I've waited for you for a thousand years, and I've lived this life just to meet you

Nanny Liu, who was standing beside Empress Dowager Wei, couldn't help but look puzzled as she watched the Emperor and the Empress walk out of Yongshou Palace.

She lowered her head slightly and whispered to Queen Dowager Wei, "Queen Dowager, I just checked the Queen's belly and I think she's pregnant with twins."

"Oh?" Queen Dowager Wei was stunned. She carefully recalled the scene when she saw Su Yuer's belly and realized that she didn't notice it.

Since Aunt Liu said so, she must have her reasons. Queen Mother Wei excitedly grabbed Aunt Liu's hand and asked anxiously, "Really? Are you sure? This is such a great joy!"

Madam Liu nodded and replied affirmatively, "Yes, Your Majesty, it does look like you are pregnant with twins. However, the specific situation still requires the diagnosis of the imperial physician."

"Twins? How could I not tell? Quick! Go to the Imperial Hospital and ask the imperial physician to go to Fengluan Palace to check the Queen's pulse!" Queen Mother Wei was very excited. They were twins, how adorable!

Nanny Liu looked at the Empress Dowager with joy in her eyes. She responded and went to the Imperial Hospital.

On the other side, Xiao Mohan supported Su Yu'er all the way back to Fengluan Palace. He looked at Su Yu'er gently and asked with concern: "Madam, how are you feeling? Are you feeling unwell?"

Su Yu'er smiled slightly and shook her head: "Husband, I'm fine, just a little tired. Don't worry."

Xiao Mohan patted her hand gently and comforted her, "Madam, you should have a good rest first. Your husband has to go to the Imperial Study to handle government affairs. I have been away for a while and a lot of things have piled up."

Su Yu'er nodded and said understandingly, "Okay! Husband, go and get busy. Don't be too tired."

Xiao Mohan gently stroked her belly and was about to speak when suddenly he felt a light kick on his palm.

He immediately placed both palms on her belly, and then felt two more gentle kicks. "This naughty little thing, not even born yet, dares to kick your father." Xiao Mohan said in a feigned anger, but his face was filled with a happy smile.

Su Yuer looked at his innocent and lovely appearance and couldn't help laughing.

Xiao Mohan squatted down, leaned close to her belly, and said gently, "Little one, your mother will have to rest soon. You must be obedient and don't disturb her, okay?" After that, he gently patted her belly. This scene was full of warmth and touching, and it moved people.

He stood up, his expression becoming serious, and said, "The end of the year is approaching, and there are many matters to attend to, especially the King of Qi's affairs, which I must handle personally."

"Husband, you can go about your business without worry! Remember to bring Ye Bing with you and protect yourself." Su Yu'er knew very well that if the problem of King Qi was not solved, it would bring huge hidden dangers.

Xiao Mohan raised his hand, gently stroked Su Yuer's face, nodded to show his agreement, then touched her belly, and finally turned and left Fengluan Palace.

imperial study room

At this moment, several people who stayed in the capital are already here.

Xiao Mohan walked straight to the dragon table and sat down. When the Minister of War Lu Wenhao, the Minister of Justice Jiang Zhongyan, and the Dali Temple Su Ninghan saw the emperor, they knelt down and saluted, shouting in unison.

"Your Majesty, I bow to you and respectfully welcome you back to the capital."

Xiao Mohan sat in front of the dragon table and said, "Everyone, get up!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty." They stood up and stood in an orderly and respectful manner.

"I went to Hanyu Academy. You all handled all the affairs in the court and the capital well.

I presume that Ningyuan County Magistrate Zhang Hui has already entered the Dali Temple."

They were very clear about this and had to obey the emperor's orders in everything.

Since the new emperor came to power, he has dealt with things ruthlessly, and they have all experienced this.

Zhang Hui from Ningyuan County and all the participants have been taken to the Dali Temple.

Lu Wenhao stepped forward first and said respectfully, "When the emperor left the capital, all matters were instructed by him. We, the humble servants, will act in accordance with his wishes."

Jiang Zhongyan immediately responded, "It is the responsibility of these humble officials and others to complete the tasks entrusted by the Emperor."

Xiao Mohan listened to their words without saying much, and said firmly: "Okay, I still have something to discuss with you."

"Yes." They responded in unison.

"I have gained a lot from this trip! Now that the world is at peace and the people have no worries about food and clothing, the issue of taxation has become an important issue.

The original intention of paying taxes per head was good, but when the problem of limited land and large population arose, it became unfair. It was also extremely unfair to the court, which led to a significant reduction in its tax revenue.

Land tax reform will be the biggest challenge.

The court will be good only when the people live well.

By collecting taxes based on land ownership, not only will the court's tax revenue increase, but the population and the amount of arable land will also increase! Those hidden populations will also be exposed. This will not only help the court's agriculture, but also help the court to check the population."

Lian Xianzhi, the Minister of Revenue, immediately understood the emperor's meaning and asked, "Your Majesty, do you want to reform the tax system?"

Xiao Mohan looked at Lian Xianzhi and said, "Indeed, taxation will be the biggest obstacle to the court's reforms. There is no need to rush..."

In the imperial study, Xiao Mohan and the Minister of Justice, Jiang Zhongyan, discussed the Ningyuan County incident in detail. The ministers were shocked by this, and there was also the matter of the King of Qi. Then, they began to discuss countermeasures in detail.

Fengluan Palace.

After Xiao Mohan left, Su Yuer asked Rubing Ruxin to prepare hot water for her to take a bath.

At this time, Xia Yu walked quickly into Fengluan Palace with a medicine box, "Doctor Xia, I'm not sick, am I?" Su Yu'er was stunned when she saw him.

Xia Yu put down the medicine box and said respectfully, "Your Highness, the Queen. The Queen Mother is worried about your health and asked me to come and take your pulse."

Su Yuer understood now that Queen Mother Wei saw that her belly was a little big and she was worried!

She sat at the table and stretched out her hand. Xia Yu held her hand and felt her pulse. After a moment, he excitedly said, "Congratulations, Queen, you are pregnant with triplets, and they are very healthy."

"Triplets?" Su Yu'er stroked her belly in surprise. "I was wondering why my belly looked like it was seven or eight months old. Turns out there are three inside!"

Xia Yu smiled and explained, "Yes, Your Majesty. Generally speaking, when pregnant with twins or multiple babies, the abdomen will be more prominent than that of a pregnant woman with a single baby. This is also a normal phenomenon. Please do not worry, Your Majesty."

Su Yuer nodded, her eyes full of joy.

She gently stroked her belly, as if she could feel the beating of three little lives.

"Then Doctor Xia, what should I pay attention to next?" she asked with concern.

Xia Yu answered carefully: "Your Majesty, you need to pay special attention to rest when you are pregnant with triplets and avoid overwork."

Su Yu'er listened carefully and took notes. She said to Xia Yu gratefully, "Thank you, Doctor Xia. I will pay attention to it."

Xia Yu smiled and replied, "Your Majesty, this is what I should do."

Afterwards, Xia Yu packed up his medicine box and bowed to Su Yuer before leaving.

Xia Yu happily picked up the medicine box and said excitedly: "Your humble servant will take his leave! I have to report to the Queen Mother and make her happy." After that, he turned and left, walking quickly towards Yongshou Palace.

Su Yuer smiled, gently caressing her belly, feeling the beating of the three little lives inside, and murmured to herself, "These are three babies!"

Entering the bedroom, Rubing and Ruxin had already prepared hot water. They carefully helped Su Yuer into the warm tub.

Su Yuer sat in the bathtub, looking at her bulging belly with a happy smile on her face. She gently stroked her belly, her heart filled with anticipation for the babies.

"Will you be a boy? Or a girl? Or two boys and one girl? Or two girls and one boy?" She muttered to herself while taking a bath, constantly imagining what the children in the future would look like.

After soaking in the bathtub for a while, Su Yuer felt relaxed both physically and mentally.

Rubing and Ruxin carefully helped her out of the water, dried her body, changed her into comfortable clothes, and then walked to the inner hall together.

imperial study room

Xiao Mohan discussed with a group of ministers and asked them to leave first, leaving only the Dali Temple Minister Su Ninghan.

Xiao Mohan slowly said, "I believe you already know about my suppression of bandits in Ningyuan County."

Su Ninghan responded respectfully, "Yes, I have been informed. I have completed the interrogation of Zhang Hui and all the participants. This is the interrogation record."

Su Ninghan handed the document to Xiao Mohan.

Xiao Mohan opened the file and read it carefully. In the file, Zhang Hui confessed everything he had done, but he did not expose Prime Minister Lu and Zhang Mo.

Xiao Mohan nodded slightly and continued, "I hope you can close the case as soon as possible and give me a satisfactory answer." Then, Xiao Mohan waved his hand.

"Yes, Wei Chen is resigning."

Su Ninghan bowed and left the palace.

For a moment, Xiao Mohan was the only one left in the imperial study. He held his forehead with his right hand and pondered for a long time.

The night is like an elegant ink painting, quietly spreading across the sky. At this moment, the house is brightly lit with candles.

When De'an saw that all the court officials had left, he hurried in and respectfully asked, "Your Majesty."

Xiao Mohan was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "Go to Fengluan Palace."

De'an quickly responded, "Yes, Your Majesty."

Then, Xiao Mohan stood up and strode out of the imperial study.

De'an followed closely behind, and the group walked towards Fengluan Palace.

When he stepped into the gate of Fengluan Palace, soothing music came into his ears, calming his heart.

He followed the sound of music into the inner hall, and the scene before him made him laugh.

Su Yu'er was curled up on the sofa, with a piece of cloth spread on her bulging belly, and a mobile phone on it. Xiao Mohan tiptoed to her side and slowly squatted down.

"Madam!" he called softly, with endless tenderness in his voice.