Traveling through the emperor, overthrowing the empress dowager at the beginning

noon.

Ye Chen woke up from his deep sleep and stretched out on the dragon bed.

Then he sat up and had someone put the dragon robe on him.

"Your Majesty, lunch is ready. Also, Guard Shen has sent over the exam papers. The Queen Mother has said that she has someone copy them, and she will review them with Your Majesty."

Cheng'en walked forward and bowed to Ye Chen.

Hearing this, Ye Chen slightly curled the corners of his mouth.

It seemed that Su Mengjiao was unwilling to be ordered around by him, and she always tried to find ways to interfere in the exam.

But the result will not change.

After all, he is the one who will have to do the Golden Bottle Lottery in the end.

"There's no rush to review the exam papers. I'll have my meal first."

Ye Chen sat behind the dragon table and spoke to Cheng En in a calm tone.

You have to wait until after dinner to work.

"Your Majesty, there is one more thing. Someone in the palace came today to report that Yang Dechang and Cao Chang seemed to have said something when they visited the Minister of War. However, they both spoke in low voices, so others didn't hear clearly."

When the eunuchs started serving the dishes, Chen En stepped forward again and said.

"Ah."

Ye Chen narrowed his eyes slightly, thinking to himself that Yang Dechang was indeed cunning.

If this guy had talked to Cao Chang in the Secretariat, Ye Chen would definitely have been able to get clearer information.

Even every word Yang Dechang said would be relayed to Ye Chen by someone.

But after the two men left the Secretariat, they naturally could not be accompanied by too many eunuchs and palace maids, and the content of their conversation was not easy to be overheard by outsiders.

"These two old guys, I want to see what conspiracy they have."

Ye Chen's eyes were cold and sharp, and then he picked up the chopsticks.

Even though he knew that Yang Dechang and Cao Chang were causing trouble, he was still able to remain calm.

It's nothing more than a battle of moves and counter moves.

"When I gather an army of tens of thousands, I will replace that old man Cao Chang!"

Ye Chen thought to himself while eating.

The reason why he cares about the conspiracy of Cao Chang and Yang Dechang now is that Cao Chang controls 100,000 troops on the border.

But if he has an elite army at his disposal, what is there for him to be afraid of?

Directly cut off the military power in Cao Chang's hands. At that time, even if he still has some conspiracy, it can only be a small-scale one.

"Yan'er's business really needs to be expanded throughout Dayu as soon as possible. Only after we get enough money and food can we build a new army!"

Ye Chen has made up his mind to recruit new troops as soon as possible.

"Your Majesty, Madam Xue is here."

Cheng'en suddenly came up again.

"Let her in."

Ye Chen had only eaten half of his meal when he waved his hand.

Soon, Madam Xue walked into the Yangxin Palace.

At this time, Madam Xue was wearing a snow-white brocade palace dress, which outlined her perfect body curves and exuded a noble and charming temperament.

When Mrs. Xue saw Ye Chen who was having a meal, her eyes lit up and she bowed respectfully to Ye Chen.

"Greetings to Your Majesty."

"Your Majesty, long live long live long live."

"Get up."

Ye Chen knocked on the table with his chopsticks.

"Thank you for your kindness. Please allow Madam Xue to have dinner with me."

Upon hearing this, Madam Xue was overjoyed.

"it is good!"

Cheng'en immediately had a table brought over.

Madam Xue sat behind the table, and several eunuchs brought plates and placed the delicacies on the table.

Without exception, Ye Chen had tasted all of these delicacies.

"Your Majesty, I came here today to listen to your new music, not to eat for free."

Mrs. Xue still had to maintain a certain degree of reserve. She picked up the silver chopsticks and ate the dishes bit by bit. After chewing slowly, the bottom of the big bowl of braised pork could be seen in an instant.

"Madam Xue, didn't I already have someone teach your chef a few tricks? Why are you still coming here to eat for free?"

Ye Chen looked at Mrs. Xue who was eating with hearty appetite and asked with some doubt in his heart.

"Your Majesty, my chefs can only make a few dishes, and I'm tired of them."

Mrs. Xue pouted her lips, and a look of dissatisfaction flashed in her bright eyes.

Seeing this, Ye Chen couldn't help but smile.

Mrs. Xue had a temperament that could make people happy. Sometimes Ye Chen even felt that there was a hint of clear stupidity in Mrs. Xue's beautiful eyes.

She is graceful, charming, and a little silly, which gives Ye Chen a different feeling from other women.

As long as he gets along with Madam Xue, Ye Chen will not be depressed even if he encounters troubles.

"Madam Xue, please play the flute for me after dinner. Let me see your flute skills."

Ye Chen wiped his mouth with a towel and said.

"Your Majesty, I obey your command."

Madam Xue did not object to Ye Chen's request.

"Your Majesty, just playing the flute is meaningless."

Before Madam Xue could finish her words, she was interrupted by Ye Chen.

"No suona allowed."

"Oh."

Madam Xue lowered her eyes slightly, feeling a little depressed.

"Then your majesty, I have recently gained some insights into the art of drumming. How about I play for you?"

Madam Xue asked again with some anticipation.

"That's fine, but don't make too much noise."

"it is good."

In the Yangxin Palace, bursts of gentle drumbeats soon came.

Ye Chen had to admit that Madam Xue was really good at music.

After a while, they should be able to play together with different instruments. By then, Mrs. Xue will be able to form a band.

Not to mention, watching a stunning beauty like Madam Xue personally play the flute and drums for him is definitely a pleasant thing.

Before, Madam Xue’s identity was too special, so Ye Chen was reluctant to let her come to Yangxin Palace to perform, but today Madam Xue actually came by herself.

This made Ye Chen feel that he had to cultivate Madam Xue's habit of playing music in Yangxin Palace.

In this way, he can hear the lazy sound of heaven that only exists in later generations at any time, which is definitely a pleasure for him.

And delicious food is just a means, it is not enough by itself.

Ye Chen looked at Madam Xue who was playing the flute and drums diligently, and couldn't help but narrow his eyes as he pondered what methods he could use to seduce Madam Xue.

At this time, Na Cheng'en placed dozens of test papers in front of him.

His attention immediately shifted to the test papers, and he began to carefully browse through them one by one.