Wearing a book, hooking him up

The seventh year of Chongwu.

Su Jingyao has already firmly grasped the harem in her hands. Not only does she hold power, she also has Jun Zechen's unreserved love.

Su Jingyao's doubts about Jun Zechen were like a fog that never diminished.

In her opinion, she should have been treading on thin ice to please the emperor, but now it seemed like the opposite had happened.

In the past few years, she has been cautiously testing Jun Zechen's bottom line step by step, but found that Jun Zechen seemed to have no bottom line towards her.

......

After Su Jingyao summoned several female officials to discuss palace affairs in Kunning Palace today, she walked towards Qianqing Palace.

In the imperial study room.

As Su Jingyao came in, she waved her hand casually with a calm attitude.

Upon seeing this, the serving palace maids immediately understood what he meant and retreated respectfully.

She walked straight up to Jun Zechen and saw that he was frowning with a focused and serious look, as if he had encountered an extremely difficult problem.

She rarely saw him like this. In the past, he was always confident and calm, as if all problems could be easily solved.

"Your Majesty, have you encountered something that cannot be solved?"

Su Jingyao tilted her head slightly and asked softly, with concern in her eyes.

Jun Zechen put down the memorial in his hand, a gentle smile instantly appeared on his face, and he stretched out his hands and held the person on his lap.

"It's not a problem, it just takes some time."

"I believe in Your Majesty. Your Majesty can do anything."

Su Jingyao said in a tender voice, with the corners of her mouth raised.

"Flatterer." Jun Zechen chuckled and scratched her nose.

Su Jingyao smiled playfully, raised her eyebrows, and had a lively look in her eyes. As long as he liked to hear it, that was fine.

Jun Zechen picked up the memorial that had just been placed on the table and opened it. "Jiaojiao, can you take a look?"

Su Jingyao was shocked and turned to look at Jun Zechen with some disbelief in her eyes.

Is he serious? Let her read the memorial?

"Your Majesty, have you forgotten that the harem cannot interfere in government affairs?"

"It's just the two of us here, so it's okay."

Jun Zechen looked relaxed and didn't seem to care.

Su Jingyao's courage has indeed grown thanks to Jun Zechen in the past two years.

She used to think that Jun Zechen's kindness to her was unreal, and that he was probably flattering her or trying to use the Su family for something.

But later on, thinking carefully, Jun Zechen was in power, so there was really no need for that.

I could only suppress the doubts in my heart, and my courage grew day by day.

If Jun Zechen had really been lying to her, Su Jingyao would also feel that she had made a profit. How valuable was she that an emperor of a country would accommodate her without any bottom line?

Su Jingyao leaned on Jun Zechen, no longer hesitating, her eyes fell on the memorial.

After seeing the content clearly, her expression suddenly became serious and her brows unconsciously frowned.

"There's a drought in the Northwest? And it's so severe!"

"Yes, Jiaojiao, what do you think?"

When such a natural disaster occurs, we naturally have to find ways to provide disaster relief. It is easy to say that when one side is in trouble, all sides will come to its aid, but it is not that simple.

In modern times, disaster relief is full of twists and turns, and there are people who make money from national disasters, not to mention in ancient times.

"Of course we need disaster relief, but it's very difficult in the remote northwest."

Jun Zechen put the memorial down, reached out and picked up a scroll next to it, and Su Jingyao helped him open it.

"This is the latest map of the dynasty drawn by the Military Affairs Department. The territory of the dynasty is vast now, and the customs and habits of each place are different. Even if we have a lot of historical experience in disaster relief, it is not easy to implement it in reality."

Jun Zechen moved his finger on the map with a serious expression.

"The northwest is a barren land with low grain production and natural disasters. It is also far away from Kyoto. If I want to know the situation there, I have to wait for ten days or half a month."

"Even if the surrounding cities that can provide disaster relief have surplus food, they are unwilling to do things that have no benefits. The emperor is far away. Even if I issue an order to provide disaster relief, if they pretend to obey but secretly disobey, it will be difficult for me to control them."

"So Your Majesty needs to send a trusted official to the disaster area to supervise in person? Your Majesty is worried about who can take on this important task?"

Su Jingyao looked focused and analyzed carefully.

"Jiaojiao is smart." Jun Zechen's mouth curled up slightly, his eyes full of admiration.

In the previous life, I sent people from the Ye family, so I have to rethink the selection in this life.

"......"

Afterwards, Jun Zechen narrowed his eyes slightly, with a focused look, and began to analyze the situation in the court in detail to Su Jingyao.

He tapped his fingers on the map, analyzing in depth the current topography and culture of the dynasty, and explained in detail how he implemented policies based on local conditions.

Su Jingyao listened quietly and seriously.

In fact, she had never thought about getting involved in court affairs in the feudal dynasty before, because Su Jingyao knew that her abilities were limited. She never thought that she could compare with those princes who had received imperial education since childhood. Even Xingxing, who was only seven years old now, might have a clearer understanding of the court than her.

As the daughter of the Su family, Su Jingyao naturally had many opportunities to study. However, her father would still deliberately avoid talking about state affairs in front of her and her mother, so the situation in the court could only be obtained through occasional letters from her father and brother.

She also has a very clear understanding of herself. If she forces her way into a field that she is not familiar with, Su Jingyao does not have enough confidence to ensure her success.

But now...is Jun Zechen teaching her?

She is a very ambitious person. If the opportunity is so obvious in front of her, she will not refuse it.

So at this moment, Su Jingyao listened very carefully.

The ninth year of Chongwu.

Jun Zechen's imperial study now has a new owner without anyone noticing.

Su Jingyao would often bring the affairs of the harem to the Qianqing Palace to handle, and would only return to the Kunning Palace when meeting with female officials.

There are not many concubines in the harem, and Su Jingyao has carefully trained a number of capable female officials, so handling harem affairs is relatively easy. It only takes about an hour to check them all every day.

Most of the time, she would stay in the imperial study, sitting next to Jun Zechen, listening attentively to him talking about the factions and families in the court, as well as the implicit expressions of some officials when they submitted memorials.

For example, some memorials seemed to be flattering a certain senior official, but in fact they were complaining to Jun Zechen; some memorials seemed to be seeking the welfare of the people, but in fact they were hiding private interests.

Last night, Jun Zechen kept Su Jingyao awake until late at night. After she fell asleep in the bedroom of the Qianqing Palace, she woke up slowly at the end of the Si hour.

After getting up, she was wearing a comfortable silk waist-length dress, as smooth as flowing water. Her long hair was not tied up, but fell naturally behind her like black brocade.

She walked through a small door and went straight to the imperial study.

Su Jingyao, who had just woken up, was still a little confused, her eyes were hazy, her steps were unsteady, and she walked directly to Jun Zechen and sat down.

Without saying a word, she hugged his waist, rested her head gently on Jun Zechen's shoulder, and called softly, "Husband."

The voice was a little bit naive and dependent.

Jun Zechen naturally put his left hand around her waist, his movements were skillful and gentle.

He had waited for four years to be called husband.

"It's almost time for lunch. If Jiaojiao doesn't wake up, I will come and help you get up myself. Why didn't Miaoxia do your makeup?" Jun Zechen teased.

"You can't wear a belt if your waist is too lazy, and you can't wear a crown if your head is too lazy. Is that not okay?"

Su Jingyao winked playfully, and raised the corners of her mouth, revealing a lovely smile.

"Jiaojiao is relaxed and at ease, unlike me. I have to get up early in the morning and not only have to attend court, but also have piles of memorials waiting for me after court."

Jun Zechen sighed slightly, pretending to be in hardship.

"Able people should do more work."

Su Jingyao smiled sweetly, her eyes full of cunning.

Jun Zechen pinched the soft flesh on her waist with a hint of joking.

"I have taught Jiaojiao for such a long time, Jiaojiao, do you want me to see the results too?"

Su Jingyao was originally leaning on his shoulder, but when she heard his words, her eyes instantly became firm and her mind became much clearer.

What does he mean?

Su Jingyao was filled with doubts and speculations.

"How does Your Majesty want to see it?" Su Jingyao asked tentatively.

Jun Zechen chuckled and handed the brush in his right hand to Su Jingyao, "Let me see it?"

When Su Jingyao saw the brush in front of her, she blinked and was stunned. She didn't react for a moment.

but......

Su Jingyao's heart suddenly started beating uncontrollably, as if it was about to jump out of her chest.

She didn't know whether it was because of Jun Zechen's unbridled indulgence of her or because she might be able to obtain true rights like the Wu and Lu families, and not be a vassal of others.

The thought made her breathing quicken.

She was originally leaning on Jun Zechen, and slowly stood up. Even though she was extremely shocked in her heart, she looked as if she didn't care, and calmly took the brush.

"Then let the husband see the results of your teaching."

Su Jingyao picked up a memorial, read its contents attentively, and fell into deep thought.

After a moment, she began to write and review, her strokes smooth and confident.

After she finished writing, she showed the memorial to Jun Zechen with a somewhat boastful look in her eyes, "How is it?"

Jun Zechen took the memorial, looked at it carefully, a satisfied smile appeared on his face, and his eyes were full of admiration.

"Very good. I am lucky to have Jiaojiao to share my worries with me."

From that day on, Su Jingyao would hide Jun Zechen from time to time to review memorials.

The ministers in the court were very smart and soon discovered that the handwriting on the memorial was wrong.

Memorials to His Majesty came in like snowflakes, all of them earnest and full of concern and doubt about His Majesty's favor for the Queen.

However, all these memorials were ruthlessly rejected by Jun Zechen.

But power is a very tempting thing. Many ministers have seen the Queen's unique and unshakable position in His Majesty's heart.

Some ministers were dissatisfied, but some...

He actually started contacting her privately, with different thoughts in mind.

Some were demoted for corruption, and with a fawning and pleading look on their faces, they hoped that the Queen would let His Majesty go easy on them.

There are also some who have never been promoted by His Majesty and want to enter the center of power through the Queen to show their ambitions.

Su Jingyao always had a faint smile on her face when it came to these ministers who came to join her, and she never refused any of them.

Loyal ministers have their own ways of using loyal ministers, and treacherous ministers have their own ways of using treacherous ministers. This is what Jun Zechen taught her.

So, Su Jingyao developed her own power in the court.

The twelfth year of Chongwu.

Jun Zechen looked solemn, standing tall in the court, glancing majestically at all the civil and military officials.

Anshun stood aside and read aloud:

"I am entrusted with the will of heaven and rule the four seas. Empress Su is virtuous, wise, and has assisted me in governing the country, and has made great contributions to the country.

Today you are honored as the Queen of Heaven, the mother of the world. You rule the universe with me and benefit all living things.

Admire this. "

As soon as this summons was issued, the ministers standing on Su Jingyao's side in the court showed excitement. They knelt down without hesitation and congratulated in unison.

Many old ministers frowned and looked gloomy, wanting to stop it, but Queen Su had the strong support of the Su family behind her, and the unreserved love of His Majesty, so they could only grit their teeth and do nothing.

Jun Zechen held Su Jingyao's hand and sat on the dragon and phoenix chairs that symbolized power.

There was a pearl curtain in front of Su Jingyao's phoenix chair, preventing the ministers from peeking at the Queen's face.

Su Jingyao could look down at the ministers below by lowering her head slightly. Even because she was at the highest point in the palace, she could directly see the vast world outside from the gate of Taiji Hall.

Her chest heaved violently, and an indescribable sense of pride suddenly surged in her heart.

Did Wu Zetian feel the same way when she first stepped into the imperial court from being a woman in the harem and became the "two saints ruling the court" with Li Zhi?

Su Jingyao tightly grasped the phoenix head on the handle of the phoenix chair with her left hand, and the touch made her heart tremble.

It turns out this is what it feels like to be at the pinnacle of power, as if you can hold the whole world in your hands.

Su Jingyao actually didn't understand why Jun Zechen would do this for her.

Jun Zechen was a wise ruler. After he became emperor, he expanded the territory, reformed politics, and made outstanding achievements.

Su Jingyao has learned a lot about modern history and knows that Li Zhi also made great contributions. However, after he promoted his queen to the throne, no one in the world would remember Li Zhi's contributions. Even when the Tang Dynasty under Li Zhi's rule reached the largest territory, how many people knew about it? People only knew that Li Zhi was Wu Zetian's second husband.

So Su Jingyao didn't understand Jun Zechen. Wasn't he afraid that the prosperous world he created would be destroyed in her hands? Wasn't he afraid that his love for her would make future generations forget all his achievements?

Facing such a Jun Zechen, Su Jingyao felt that her always cold heart was being warmed up little by little.

She was afraid that she would fall in love with him, and she was also afraid that she would be betrayed by him after falling in love with him.

After Su Jingyao's first court session, Jun Zechen took her back to the Qianqing Palace.

Seeing that she didn't seem to relax yet and was even stiff, Jun Zechen asked, "Are you happy?"

Su Jingyao's heart still seems to be filled with excitement.

She had never thought that she would be able to enter the court as a woman in this feudal society, but Jun Zechen brought everything she dared not hope for to her.

She suddenly faced Jun Zechen, stood on tiptoe, put her arms around Jun Zechen's neck, and a bright smile appeared on her face, "Very!"

Jun Zechen also smiled, hugged her waist tightly and held her in his arms.

Jiaojiao, is this the equality you want?