Han Zixuan's voice was authoritative, and her aura was imposing; she commanded respect without even trying.
"The Han family is small. I am studying at the school. My master and father are both kind-hearted people."
"If anyone dares to betray my Han family, I will make them regret ever being born!"
The group was startled. Liu Hua could sense the murderous intent emanating from Han Zixuan.
They knew that the mistress was not bluffing them, but truly had the ability!
"Please rest assured, Madam!" The group bowed respectfully.
Han Zixuan then withdrew her chilling aura.
He spoke slowly, "If you do well in the Han family, I will not treat you unfairly."
"Now let's assign duties. Since you are skilled in cooking, this kitchen will be yours."
Jiang Gong, you lead Mianxu and Xiaobei to take care of the master, the lord, and Young Master An in the backyard!
"Liu Hua, you are now the steward of the Han family, and you are responsible for looking after the residence."
"Yes, Madam!" the crowd responded in unison.
After arranging everything, Han Zixuan led the men to the backyard.
If you buy servants for your household, you should naturally inform them.
"Father, I've hired some people from Qingxi to take care of your daily needs and clean the house."
"Greetings, sir! My lord!"
When Han's father saw the group bowing to him, he looked at Han Zixuan with some panic.
"Xuan'er, Father doesn't need anyone to wait on him. Father can take care of himself!"
Han Zixuan noticed his concerns and quickly stepped forward to comfort him.
"Father, you don't need to be nervous. The courtyard at home is large now."
You and Qingxi both need to take care of your health; let them do the household chores!
"Now that our Han family is doing better and better, you and Qingxi need to adapt."
Han's father nodded, feeling grateful that Xuan'er was becoming more and more filial to him!
After settling everything at home, Han Zixuan resumed her routine of going to school.
Unbeknownst to her, the two test questions she had written earlier were sent to the capital by Lin Moyan, causing a huge uproar.
As dawn broke, the sky outside the Taiji Hall was still tinged with a hazy gray-blue.
The eunuchs and palace maids were already bustling about, preparing for the court session.
As the bell tolled, ministers dressed in court robes, wearing black gauze hats, and carrying scepters, gathered towards the Taiji Hall from different directions.
With solemn expressions and steady steps, they knelt in the square in front of the palace, arranged in order of rank, awaiting orders.
Inside the Taiji Hall, incense smoke curled upwards, and the golden dragons carved on the massive pillars seemed to coil in the clouds.
The Empress, dressed in a magnificent phoenix robe and wearing a phoenix crown, sat regally on her throne.
Her Majesty the Empress was over forty-seven years old at this time. However, the years had not diminished her majesty, and her phoenix eyebrows were slightly raised.
She was dressed in a phoenix robe, her posture upright, sitting on the dragon throne. Although fine lines were visible at the corners of her eyes, they added to her composure and the aura of control that came with the passage of time.
His every gesture exuded imperial dignity, and his gaze upon his ministers commanded respect from all the officials.
When the eunuch on duty shouted "Attend court!" in a high-pitched voice, the ministers immediately kowtowed in unison.
Shouts of "Long live Her Majesty the Empress!" echoed throughout the empty hall, lingering for a long time.
Next came the reporting of government affairs. Officials from various departments stepped forward in turn, holding their tablets, and presented their prepared memorials.
Then they began to give detailed reports on the situation in various places, the progress of government affairs, and the problems they faced, etc.
Once the noise inside the hall subsided, an elderly woman with white hair, dressed in a purple court robe, strode out.
"Your Majesty, this old minister has something to report!"
Feng Wu looked up! "Grand Tutor Jiang, please speak!"
All the officials turned their gazes toward it.
"One of my students has found some solutions to the problems Your Majesty previously raised."
This old minister finds it entirely feasible and requests Your Majesty's review and decision.
Fengwu became interested. "Oh, bring it here!"
A young eunuch quickly took the memorial from Grand Tutor Jiang's hand.
It was handed to Fengwu, and he saw some methods written on it.
His eyes lit up with surprise, he nodded in affirmation, and repeatedly praised, "Good, good, good method."
He asked eagerly, "Grand Tutor Jiang, who wrote this?"
Bring the person before me at once. My beloved ministers, please circulate him for a while.
This is truly a remarkable method. All my esteemed ministers are welcome to offer their opinions on its feasibility.
The young eunuch took the memorial downstairs and first gave it to the eldest princess, then the second princess, and then to the various officials and ministers.
Prime Minister, Minister...
Everyone who read it was shocked. What an extraordinary person! The method described above suddenly appeared in their minds.
Grand Tutor Jiang spoke up, “Your Majesty, this person is not in the capital. She is a disciple of one of my students!”
Her name is Han Zixuan, and she is currently living far away in Mingxi County, Liuzhou.
Fengwu sighed inwardly after hearing this, feeling somewhat disappointed that he couldn't see the person immediately.
After thinking for a moment, the Empress said, "In that case, why not send someone to Liuzhou to bring them here?"
He bestowed a reward upon them and simultaneously notified the Ministry of Works to begin implementation.
The officials below glanced around nervously, and one of them stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, this law, though written above, seems feasible."
However, there is no conclusive proof that such a complicated process would be implemented.
Wouldn't it be a waste of so much manpower and resources if problems arise? I urge Your Majesty to reconsider!
These words immediately sparked a flurry of discussion in the court, like hot oil being poured into a pot, instantly causing an uproar. Some ministers nodded slightly, agreeing with the Prime Minister's opinion.
Feng Wu frowned, thinking that it made sense. "What Prime Minister An said is not without reason." It was An Yun who spoke.
Grand Tutor Jiang spoke up, "Your Majesty's memorial contains a comprehensive plan and methods, and is a wise strategy."
Repairing the river embankment, though requiring manpower, resources, and money, is but a drop in the ocean compared to the lives of the people and the foundation of the nation.
"Grand Tutor Jiang, we all know what you have said, but implementing this method will certainly not be a matter of a day or two."
"It would be best to reconsider carefully!" Prime Minister An Yun immediately said.
She could certainly see the feasibility of this method, but she disapproved that it was Grand Tutor Jiang's side that gained the Emperor's favor.
They all nodded in agreement, saying, "What the Prime Minister said is indeed reasonable."
Upon hearing this, Grand Tutor Jiang became furious and, throwing his sleeves, asked An Yun, "Then how does Prime Minister An think the matter of the river breaching its banks should be resolved?"
And what about grain production? Does the Prime Minister have some brilliant ideas?
"If the Prime Minister has a better plan than this, I, Jiang, will say no more."
Fengwu looked over with curiosity, "Minister An, what the Grand Tutor says is quite right. Do you have any other good ideas?"
An Yun was speechless for a moment, "This... Your humble servant... did not!"
Grand Tutor Jiang smiled, a smug look on his face.
Fengwu nodded. "Does anyone else have a better method than the one proposed by Grand Tutor Jiang?"
The ministers lowered their heads and remained silent. "In that case, the Ministry of Works shall carry it out."
As for the rewards for those who offered excellent advice, they will be awarded together on the day the project is completed.
He glanced at the princesses below, pondering to himself.
"The construction of the river embankment was overseen by the Second Princess."
Grand Tutor Jiang was overjoyed upon hearing this, while the Second Princess Feng Jinshu looked up in surprise at the high position.
With eager eyes, he stepped forward respectfully, saying, "Your subject obeys and will certainly not disappoint Your Majesty!"
Fengwu nodded, "Okay!"
The Third Princess, Feng Wanqing, stood to the side, her face grim. She harbored resentment, her clenched fists hanging limply at her sides.
The eunuch shouted from the side, "Speak if you have something to say, otherwise the court is adjourned!"
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