Qingyun Weiyang

Yun Jin flicked the teapot lightly, seemingly drinking tea calmly, but in fact, she saw everyone's demeanor and behavior.It has to be said that this Lanqing is very different, she is calm from the beginning to the end, and she can handle Yun Jin's deliberate difficulties with ease.Not to mention that she answered fluently, even if the answer was hard to tell, it was enough for Yun Jin to stay.

Of course, the others are not bad either. Liu Cen seems to have a flamboyant personality and doesn't know how to hide it. This temperament can't go far in the officialdom, but he is the kind of person who will not easily show double-mindedness. Regardless of the climate, it can be used or not.

That Lin Zirui is low-key and introverted, has a calm personality, and writes well. It is said that she passed the martial arts test with ease. I don't know how she will respond to today's palace test.Just now she was furious, except for Nalan who was calm and composed, Lin Zirui's face remained unchanged.

The other two are ladies of great families, and they are also talented, but the art industry is not all-in-one business, and today this business topic is rarely studied by women.This is not the final decision to be selected as the Commander, but Yunjin wants to learn more about the methods of these people, that is to say, the result is not important to whom she chooses.

When the incense was gone, the eunuch yelled, "It's time, ladies and gentlemen, please answer the questions one by one."

"To the Empress Dowager, my daughter feels that although this tax law is safe, it still uses the notation method of the Qing Dynasty in the early years. It should be replaced by my Ji Dynasty notation method. The world has been unified. The Queen Mother is regent of the world. You should be respected and changed." Liu Cen replied.

This flattery is really slippery, Huairou cast a glance at Yunjin, thinking.The queen mother doesn't like this set, and it looks like she will definitely be eliminated.

Yun Jin just drank tea calmly and remained unmoved. Seeing that Yun Jin didn't respond, the eunuch shouted, "Next."

"I feel that Patriarch Nalan's bookkeeping is quite organized, and the taxation law is in accordance with the laws of our court. However, this book is probably suitable for business people to read. It may be difficult for ordinary people to understand the reasoning behind it." Lin Zirui's words made Yun Jin shook his head slightly, and asked with interest, "Then do you think it's good or not?"

"Returning to the Queen Mother, what suits our dynasty's tax laws is a good account book. The Nalan family is as rich as a country, and taxes are an important source of treasury. Observing the law is the foundation of loyalty to the emperor and patriotism. way."

This Lin Zirui really did two things, Na Lanqing felt that her answer was impeccable, it was embarrassing for her, this girl answered so perfectly, how could she answer in a way that would not be inferior to her, without any loopholes, and still let her know? Is Yunjin satisfied?

"Well said." There were not many words in four short words. Yun Jin's reticence made it difficult to understand her thoughts, but compared to the previous silence, it was obviously a high praise.

"Please ask the female officer to answer the question clearly."

Following the order of the eunuch, Yun Jin moved his eyes to Nalan Qing, and even Lin Zirui wanted to know how this strongest opponent would answer.

"The Empress Dowager." After Nalan Qing calmly saluted, the corners of her lips slightly raised, "As Ms. Lin said, taxation is the way that businessmen must abide by, and it is actually a mutual benefit for the country and businessmen. It is good to say that the law is good, but fortunately it does not evade taxes, and it is reasonable to say that it is not good, because it still has loopholes for businessmen. This kind of loophole does not seem to be troublesome, but what the Queen Mother needs is applicable to countless treasuries every year. The general tax law for merchants, the Nalan family's method can be applied to the Nalan family, but if it is to be implemented nationwide, it needs to be supplemented by a strict supervision system, which is really not easy, that is to say, it is not easy to use."

The people present looked at each other in blank dismay, this person dared to say that the tax law written by Patriarch Nalan was useless...

Yun Jin raised her eyebrows slightly, she was well-founded, she did not leak anything, she dared to criticize Nalan Qing directly, she was really not afraid of offending others.

What kind of expression would Nalan Qing have when he heard her words?Thinking of this, Yun Jin smiled, she calmly put down the cup in her hand, and said lightly, "It's pretty pertinent."

"The queen mother laughed."

"Wow, this Lan Qing looks very simple." Huai Rou was full of praise, Yuan Xi glanced at her, "Can you understand what she said?"

Huairou nodded slightly, "I don't understand."

"Then you still like it." Yuan Xi gave her a white look.

"It sounds very powerful." Huairou always felt that this Nalanqing had a convincing aura, but she couldn't explain why.

Yuan Xi's thoughts became deep, he really deserved to be the head of Patriarch Nalan, he hadn't fully revealed his sharpness, and had already amazed the audience.The empress dowager was still torn between her and Lin Zirui, but now she probably has a choice in her mind.

Yun Jin left without saying much, and did not announce the candidate for the commander on the spot. She would not reveal her thoughts easily, let alone allow others to guess her thoughts.

Na Lanqing's heart followed Yun Jin's, and even her eyes followed her away. Yun Jin's silence made her feel a little worried. If she lost the election, wouldn't all her plans fall through? null?She had been brewing for five years before returning to the Ji Palace!

In Yunqi Palace, there are several test questions and paintings on the table, and the answers of several female officials are still lingering in my ears.Yun Jin took away the other three, leaving only Lan Qing and Lin Zirui.

There are similarities in the two people's personalities, Lin Zirui seems to be deep but not half as deep as this Langqing, which makes Yunjin even more unclear, and it can even be said to be far-reaching.But Lanqing's background is cleaner than Lin Zirui's. Yun Jin wants to use a Lanqing with no background rather than a powerful one, so that it is easier to cultivate her confidant.

"Yuanxi, how would you choose?" Yun Jin raised her eyes, and Yuanxi was helping her sort out the books. She was shocked when she heard this, and then replied calmly, "How does this servant understand this?"

"Just from the feelings of these two people, who do you like more in your heart?"

Yunjin really asked Yuanxi this question, her answer could not affect Yunjin's decision, she knew that Yunjin already had the answer in her mind when she asked this question, and her correct answer proved that she had guessed Yunjin's mind. It's a good thing, if the answer is wrong, I'm afraid it will offend the commander in the future.

"I can't say who I like, I just look at the two people's faces." Yuan Xi avoided the answer and changed the topic skillfully.

"Yuanxi, you used to follow the late emperor, and now you follow me. You don't have to be in a hurry to do things. Now that it's just a small palace exam, why do you suddenly feel nervous?" Yun Jin remembered Yuanxi's words at that time. Response, how could she, who has always been prudent in her work, suddenly panic?

"This slave is really damned. Maybe it's because I didn't sleep well yesterday, and I was a little dazed. I also ask the empress dowager to forgive me."

"Forget it, Ai Jia just asked casually, you go down." Yun Jin raised his hand, Yuan Xi bent down and saluted, "Yes."

Yun Jin watched her fade away, and felt that Yuanxi would start to have her own thoughts at some point, and she still wanted to hide it from her like this?Is it because I am too strict now?Yun Jin sighed slightly, buried in a pile of memorials, and reviewed state affairs.

It was already evening, and Yunqi Palace turned on the lights. Yuanxi avoided the sentry post and the crowd of palace ladies, and came to a rockery in the back garden, looking around.

"Yuanxi, don't come here without any problems." Nalan Qingqing's cold voice sounded, Yuanxi turned around, and his face was still Lanqing, but the aura of the whole person was already different, that graceful figure made Yuanxi bend down and salute, "I have met Patriarch Nalan."

Nalan Qing raised his eyebrows slightly, "Excuse me, it's time to repay the favor."

"If Patriarch Nalan hadn't rescued her back then, my father and mother would have died in the hands of the bandits. The great kindness of the Nalan family will never be forgotten. I don't know what slaves and servants can do for the Patriarch."

"I want you to help me get close to the Queen Mother in the days to come, and to dispel her doubts about my identity."

Yuan Xi was embarrassed, she wanted to repay her kindness, but she didn't know what Nalan Qing's real purpose was, so how dare she agree casually, "The patriarch's kindness should be repaid as much as possible, but if you want to harm the queen mother or harm her, I'm sorry The servants can't agree, and I hope the Patriarch will forgive me."

"It's really wise for the empress to leave you to Yunjin. Don't worry, I will not only not hurt her, but I will also guard her well..." Nalan Qing didn't finish his sentence, leaving half a sentence behind. In her heart, she still wants to get her heart, even if it is difficult in thousands of mountains and rivers, she will not give up.

Mentioning the Queen Mother's name, Nalan Qing's eyes were shining brightly. Could it be that Nalan Qing was interested in the Queen Mother?Yuan Xike had seen the love affair between the former empress and the two daughters of Princess Qinghe, so she was naturally more sensitive to this aspect.

Just why bother?With Nalan Qing's status, being a mid-level official is simply condescension, "I don't understand, the Nalan family is the richest man in the world, and the Nalan family is an imperial businessman handpicked by the queen mother. Your status is prominent, and most of you are close to you." Why do you have to go to such lengths to change your appearance and pass the imperial examination to come to her for the Queen Mother's chance?"

Nalanqing stood with his hands behind his back, raised his head slightly, and smiled happily, "I have my own plans, you don't need to worry about them."

"Yes, as long as the Queen Mother is not hurt, the servants will do their best."

The next day, the final quota for the palace examination was released, and Nalan Qing got his wish and became the commander of Yunqi Palace.Yun Jin cherished his talents, and specially appointed Lin Zirui as a scholar-official officer in Wenshu Pavilion, responsible for writing national letters, drafting documents, and revising laws, etc., with a sixth-rank official residence.

Nalan Qing belongs to the internal officials of Yunqi Palace. Although the official residence is the fifth rank, it can only be used by the Queen Mother. The Zhongling officer usually assists the Queen Mother in reviewing memorials, drafting the Queen Mother's orders, and even taking care of the Queen Mother's diet and daily life.Therefore, the residence was arranged in the palace, which Nalan Qing really wished for.

In order to take care of her, Yuan Xi even arranged her residence to be next to Yunqi Palace. In this way, Na Lanqing was on standby at any time, which of course made it easier for her to get closer to Yun Jin.

As the regent empress dowager, Yun Jin sits at court every day, and every memorial must be played in Yunqi Palace.Every day, she would accompany the seven-year-old emperor Qin Yu to review memorials and guide him to grow up.Not only that, she also has to observe the world, grasp the power of the court, and beware of one party's dominance, and the heavy state affairs often make her exhausted.

"The Empress Dowager looks very tired recently." Nalan Qinghou was outside the palace, seeing Yun Jin leaning over his desk reading a book from a distance, feeling very distressed.

"The time for unification is still short, the territory of the country has expanded, the emperor is young, and the queen mother is busy, so Lord Lan should always be by his side."

"What the palace lady said is true." Nalan Qing's eyes were clear and distant, always staying on Yun Jin.

At this time, Huairou walked by her side with soup, she took a step forward, "Wait a minute."

"What's the matter, Sir Lan?"

"Is this for the queen?"

"Yes."

Na Lanqing untied the lid of the cup, stirred it with a spoon, and found that it was a high-quality black-bone chicken soup, which contained astragalus, Codonopsis pilosula and other qi and blood nourishing herbs. She picked it up and drank it without saying a word.

???

"You???" Huairou stared at Nalan Qing with wide eyes in disbelief but couldn't say a word, even Yuan Xi was shocked.

This is what the Queen Mother drank!What, why... Huairou was almost stunned, and all the words in her heart turned into astonishment. If there are so many anecdotes in the world, this is the rarest thing she has seen since she was born, and that is this new female officer. How dare you drink the Queen Mother's soup!

As you know, Nalan put down the soup calmly and said, "Although Astragalus nourishes qi, it is not suitable to add more, and the amount of angelica and astragalus is not right. What's more, this amount should be simmered for two hours to taste just right. Too much, the astragalus has been measured, and the soup is full of medicinal herbs, how can the Queen Mother drink it?"

"Ah? This..." Huairou listened half-understood, but before she could react, Nalanqing took the cup and said, "I'll make a new bowl for the Queen Mother, and I'll make her medicinal food in the future."