Remarrying Chun Yuan

“Today, when we discuss matters in the side courtyard, we will need your presence, Madam.” Yuan Cuo briefly explained the needs of the Yan Kingdom. “I will have the people from the Court of State Ceremonies and other officials and merchants arrive before noon. Madam, there is no need to rush. If you are tired, you can rest for a while before getting up.”

His thoughtfulness was also for his own sake.

Having finally found an excuse to stay home for a day, he wanted to spend even more time with his wife.

The couple lingered together for a while, but just as they were about to take things to the next level, the chattering of their two little ones came from outside, forcing them to end the session abruptly.

"Look, the two masters are not getting along, and we servants really can't appease them." The wet nurses had no other choice but to beg Huajiao to bring the children along.

Liu Yuechu smiled and took the two little ones into her arms.

The blush on her face had not yet faded, and Yuan Cuo also straightened his clothes in a serious manner. Now that he was an important minister in the court, he could not be as casual and carefree as before.

Actually, he didn't care at all.

He had been scolded by Princess Chen, so he had no choice but to take it seriously.

The two couldn't be together to be affectionate. Liu Yuechu then remembered what Yuan Cuo had just mentioned, "The envoy from Yan is staying in our residence. Doesn't His Majesty mind?"

"Whether you mind or not, everyone is here. Besides, Yuwen Chan's men have occupied all the post stations prepared by the Court of State Ceremonial. Part of the Yan delegation is staying there, and only the envoy came back with me last night." Yuan Cuo said helplessly when he mentioned Yuwen Chan.

Although this guy joined forces with him, he was always looking for trouble and finding fault with him.

For example, in the side courtyard, he would also reserve a separate room so that he could come at any time.

He really did come secretly, whispering to himself, not wanting to disturb the palace at all, because he thought the entire Qi royal family was useless and that going through those formalities was a waste of time.

Liu Yuechu also sensed the dissatisfaction in Yuan Cuo's words, "That would require the Ministry of Revenue to come. I heard that the Ministry of Revenue has allocated the money to the Huaizhou mines and the post-war reconstruction in the west. It's uncertain whether there will be any spare money to trade with Yan."

"We can't expect the major families to pay for the repairs of the two large ships that were lost."

"We don't have any surplus grain in our household either."

Liu Yuechu had already made it clear beforehand that it was absolutely impossible for her to give money to the palace anymore.

"I won't let my wife pay any money. This time, we'll make a profit," Yuan Cuo reassured her.

"Making money is more like it, but they can't just keep taking advantage of our household!" Liu Yuechu couldn't help but purse her lips.

Yuan Cuo responded lightly, "Don't worry, I will gather the court officials to donate this time. Brother Fanzheng has impeachment memorials in his hands, and Pei Chun also has recommended officials."

"As long as you ask, the Ministry of Revenue will not dare to refuse."

He had already arranged everything in advance, and if the Ministry of Revenue dared to be dissatisfied, he would be removed from office immediately.

Moreover, Li Chengyue had already given the approximate amount of silver for ship repairs, and the Lu family army and Chen family army of the Ministry of War had also begun training their naval forces in preparation for war.

Aside from the Ministry of Rites being unrelated to this matter, Yuan Cuo had people placed in four of the six ministries.

They didn't hold high positions or hold the highest rank, but they were all troublemakers in their respective departments. If they didn't perform well enough, they could stir up a storm in the Great Qi court, and no one could expect to have a peaceful time.

Liu Yuechu stared at him blankly for a long time.

She's been busy with the children's affairs lately and knows very little about the outside world. When did Yuan Cuo manage to consolidate his power so effectively?

"If I were that person, I would also feel wary of you." She suddenly felt a little sorry for Emperor Qi Xiao.

"I am doing all this for the future of the Great Qi." Yuan Cuo was not exchanging pleasantries. "If we want the people to live in peace and prosperity and to be able to hold their heads high, we must have a strong army and no one who dares to oppose us."

"Alright, alright, whatever you say is fine." Liu Yuechu ate her breakfast slowly, waiting to go with him to see the envoy from Yan at noon.

Just then, a message came from outside that someone from the palace had arrived.

The nanny from Fukang Palace came again. "It's Her Majesty the Empress who misses the two little darlings. She asked when you would be free to bring them to the palace. She also said that the Imperial Household Department has prepared many little trinkets for them."

Liu Yuechu took the invitation and glanced at it, then couldn't help but look at Yuan Cuo.

Is His Majesty worried that his adopted son might harbor rebellious intentions, and is now letting the Empress play her role?

"Later, I will accompany my husband to meet with the envoy from the Yan Kingdom to discuss trade between the two countries. I don't know exactly when the talks will be completed. Once I have made the arrangements, I will take the children to the palace to pay my respects to the Empress."

Seeing that Yuan Cuo was also there, the old woman realized that the matter was not a hoax.

"Madam, could you please give me a rough date? Your Highness can then have the Imperial Household Department make preparations. Many of the ladies in the palace are eagerly anticipating it and have been talking about it all day long."

"Moreover, Master Liu also painted pictures for the young masters. Please come and visit when you enter the palace, and bring back the original works of the painting master."

"It's also because Her Majesty knew about it and was eager to see it; Master Liu wouldn't let outsiders examine him first."

……

Liu Yuechu rolled her eyes inwardly. Why didn't she believe there were so many friendly people in the palace?

Furthermore, she mentioned her biological father, which suggests she can't back down easily.

"Then let's do it the day after tomorrow. The day after tomorrow is exactly the fifteenth. I will also take the children to the palace to see my father."

Upon receiving the news, the nanny immediately returned to the palace to report.

Liu Yuechu sent Huajiao to deliver the gifts and also gave her a small reward. Indeed, she hadn't been around the women for a long time, and only Lin Mengyu and Huang Wanwan were by her side all day. She had even forgotten who else was in the capital.

"They say pregnancy makes you stupid for three years. I've had two, so I'll be stupid for six years. With this brain, how am I supposed to go into the palace and scheme?"

She just wanted to stay at home, look after her children and husband, and live a carefree life.

"You don't have to go if you don't want to. If you do want to go, you don't need to worry about what people in the palace say. Anyway, it won't matter what they say." Yuan Cuo only hoped that she would feel at ease.

Liu Yuechu rested her chin on his chest, "How lucky I am to have chosen such an excellent son-in-law."

Although she knew in her previous life that Yuan Cuo had made outstanding achievements and was a hero of the Great Qi, she did not know that he had such a complicated background and abilities.

Perhaps she suffered too much injustice and pain in her past life, so God specially chose someone to make it up to her.

"It's also because my wife is so capable that she paid for me to become an official. Otherwise, even with my background, I wouldn't have had the ability to climb the ranks. I'm really grateful for my wife's support." Yuan Cuo flattered her, and the two became very affectionate.

Liu Yuechu chuckled.

The wet nurses and maids were already used to the two masters showing affection anytime, anywhere.

"Oh my, saying such shameless things so early in the morning, aren't you two afraid of setting a bad example for the child?"

Huang Wanwan came in from outside and overheard the two of them talking intimately. She had received a summons from the palace early in the morning and came here specifically to ask about it.