Yunji Palace

Gu Zezhi said: "The news from Baili City is that the governor of Baili City, Guo Yu, has been illegally minting coins and counterfeiting silver. He has murdered passing merchants and forced decent men to become prostitutes. Under the governor's tyranny, the people of Baili City have also participated in defrauding passing merchants.

His Highness ordered on the spot the extermination of the Guo family.

His Highness has also mobilized the public to offer rewards for reporting any relatives of the prefect who are hiding."

Yun Se said, "The eldest princess has done a good job. Reselect the governor of Baili City. Restore the official post station in Baili City and strengthen management."

The ministers shouted, "Your Majesty is wise..."

"Grand Minister of Agriculture Xu Ling." Yun Se called out Xu Ling's name.

"I'm here." Xu Ling stepped out.

"You are responsible for restoring the official post station in Baili City."

"I accept your order."

"Grand Tutor Gu Xiuzhi." Yun Se called out Gu Xiuzhi's name again.

"I'm here." Gu Xiuzhi stepped out.

Yun Se said solemnly, "In a place like Baili City, where the people are accustomed to deceit, you are responsible for formulating the rules. This time, no matter if you are from aristocratic or humble background, all students from the Imperial Academy can participate. We will recruit talented people and select the best candidates."

"I accept your order."

Yun Se sighed, "There will definitely be more things like this in the future. I'll pick out some good ideas and keep them in reserve."

Yun Se continued, "Gu Zezhi, the Supervisory Department is responsible for supervision. You are responsible for sending people to inspect each city."

Gu Zezhi has moved from the shadows to the open and established the Supervisory Department.

"I obey your command." Gu Zezhi said.

Yun Se was a little tired. "If there's nothing else important, let's leave the court."

Her eldest daughter wanted to overthrow everything she went to. She was ready to replace all the governors of the western cities.

When did Yunxiu become such a troublemaker, reckless and eager to make trouble? Yunse's head hurt.

She had to clean up the mess for Yunxiu.

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Before leaving the palace, Gu Xiuzhi said to Gu Zezhi, "His Majesty has sent Captain Zhong Lu with 500 garrison troops to follow the Grand Prince's troops from a distance for protection. His Majesty, after all, still cares about the mother-daughter relationship and is reluctant to use the Grand Prince as bait."

Gu Zezhi shook his head. "Your Highness is not bait, but a tabby cat that eats fish. Your Highness is surrounded by many talented people. Believe it or not, even without the garrison, Your Highness will not suffer much loss."

Gu Xiuzhi smiled with some relief, "That honest child has finally grown up."

Gu Zezhi smiled again. Honest? Cunning and cunning, that's right. The difference between the eldest prince when he was a child and when he grew up was really huge. It seemed that after being deposed, he was stimulated and his temperament changed drastically.

On this side, Gu Xiuzhi and the other two left the palace.

On the other side, Yun Se returned to Juan Shu Palace, but did not see Yi Yuan. She asked the servant, "Where is the noble servant Yi? Where did he go?"

"Your Majesty, Noble Yi has taken him to Jingming Palace."

She had already promoted Yi Yuan to the rank of noble attendant. On the day of his promotion, he showed no sign of joy and continued to serve her as usual. Yi Yuan pouted unhappily, "Now that I've been promoted, does that mean I have to live in a separate palace? I don't want to leave His Majesty."

And quite clingy.

Yun Se smiled imperceptibly and said, "Go to Jingming Palace."

In Jingming Palace, Yi Yuan was learning how to take care of a baby with the servants.

The waitress was wearing a lotus-colored long dress, was about thirty years old, and had a gentle temperament.

The attendant held the swaddled baby and coaxed him softly, "This morning the wet nurse said that the Ninth Prince was feeding too hard. Is he feeling too full?"

The attendant looked at Yi Yuan and said, "You need to pat him more and let him burp, so that he can sleep better."

"Hold him like this so he won't feel uncomfortable."

Yi Yuan asked, "What's the waiter's name?"

"Just call me Brother Wu."

"Brother Wu, do you like children very much?"

Waiter Wu said softly, "The Sixth and Seventh Princesses, I watched them grow up. Back then, I was only fifteen years old and had just entered the palace." Waiter Wu held the swaddled Ninth Prince and rocked him gently, "They were only this small."

Waiter Wu smiled again, "Your Majesty's children, look at them, they are all so lovely and beautiful."

"I want to try holding it too, is that okay?" Yi Yuan stretched out his hand. He needed to learn in advance so that he could take good care of His Majesty's new baby, his own child.

Yi Yuan took the brocade swaddling clothes, and inside was the Ninth Prince who was fast asleep. He had a chubby white face and a pink mouth, and he felt as soft as cotton when he held him.

Yi Yuan looked surprised and somewhat bewildered. Suddenly, the Ninth Prince frowned, his mouth pursed, and he burst into tears. Yi Yuan asked the waiter Wu for help, "Why are you crying? What did I do wrong?"

Waiter Wu said in a slow and gentle voice, "Hold the baby's head. He will feel uncomfortable."

Yi Yuan quickly changed his holding position and rocked the child slowly. The child hummed comfortably.

Yi Yuan was somewhat delighted, "Is this the right thing to do?"

Waiter Wu nodded.

Yun Se stepped into Jingming Palace and watched the scene quietly without asking anyone to inform him.

Waiter Wu saw His Majesty first and quickly knelt down to greet him. "Your Majesty, your servant is here to see you."

Yi Yuan hurriedly put the child into the crib and also wanted to bow. Yun Se helped Yi Yuan up and asked, "Why are you here?"

"His Majesty said that I can go anywhere in the palace." Yi Yuan buried his head in Yun Se's shoulder and acted coquettishly.

"Yes, you can go anywhere." Yun Se looked at him lovingly, and he became arrogant because of his favor.

Yun Se put her arm around Yi Yuan's waist and walked away. Waiter Wu looked at Yun Se's back and knelt down, saying, "Your Majesty, we respectfully send you off."

Waiter Wu lowered his eyes, looking somewhat dejected. He then shook his head slightly and smiled bitterly. His Majesty had never noticed him before, and he had long been accustomed to it.

It is enough for him to stay in the Princess Palace and take care of these children for His Majesty.

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