strictlysupreme Chapter 193 Annual Gift
Chapter 193 Annual Gift
Emperor Chengxuan had his own personnel arranged inside and outside the palace. The Empress Dowager believed that he must have known about the conversation between Gu Jinyun and herself.
The Emperor has his own considerations on whether to let Lord Chang continue to serve as the Minister of Personnel or to give the position back to Liu Lanqi.
The harem is not allowed to interfere in government affairs, so there is only so much she can say and do.
As for the last time when she took away Liu Lanqi's official position, that was also agreed with Emperor Chengxuan in advance. Otherwise, even if she was the empress dowager, she would not have the power to deprive Liu Lanqi of his official position for any reason.
Emperor Chengxuan was indeed thinking about the information he had collected over the past two days.
As a father, he naturally considers his son first.
The daughter of the Chang family is going to marry his seventh prince as his princess consort. Since the seventh prince is young, he has already lost to his other brothers in other aspects. Cultivating a good team for him and ensuring that he has the ability to protect himself in the future battle for the throne is the only thing that his father can do for him.
The position of Minister of Personnel is related to the promotion of all officials in the court, and it is a position that many people want to fight for.
Now he has flesh and blood on both sides, with his son and his son's father-in-law on both sides. No matter who he helps, he will hurt the other person.
Of course, it is impossible for him to act so impulsively on important court affairs. He not only has to consider his two sons, but also the stability of the court.
The Chang family's recent actions are indeed excessive. Their arrogance and domineering attitude are even worse than when Liu Lanqi was in power.
Neither of these two people was the candidate for the Minister of Personnel favored by Emperor Chengxuan.
Thinking of the person he wanted to arrange, Emperor Chengxuan suddenly had an idea.
Having made up his mind, Emperor Chengxuan no longer hesitated and walked faster and faster.
The weather is getting colder, and Liu Tianshu has been busy sending New Year gifts to various mansions recently.
In previous years, the Marquis' Mansion also had to send New Year gifts at this time. For all the families he had served, she knew exactly how much gift each family should give.
However, this year the Marquis' Mansion has a new relative, the Chang family. Last time, the two families had a very unpleasant quarrel in front of the Chang family's door. It is not easy to decide privately whether to give this New Year gift and how much to give.
Putting down the account book in her hand, Liu Tianshu tidied her clothes, led Tong'er and Hong'er to Canglan Courtyard of the Hou family.
The weather is too cold, so Hou has to stay in a warm room every day.
The last incident made her deeply aware of how unsuccessful she was in educating her daughter. She called her to her yard every day and told her how to survive in the capital.
Gu Jinqing was very unconvinced at first by what Hou said. The last incident really scared her. She knew that the Chang family was determined to break off the engagement with her. Only then did she realize that her impulsiveness almost ruined her marriage.
The reason why I said it was almost, is that three days had passed and the Chang family had not come to cancel the engagement. I guess it was because her eldest brother went to the palace to persuade the Queen Mother, and the Chang family did not get the royal family's consent and did not dare to come to cancel the engagement.
Gu Jinqing was relieved by the result, but he didn't dare to disobey anymore. He listened carefully to everything Hou said and took note of it.
Hou was relieved that her daughter admitted her mistakes and corrected them.
At the same time, she also regretted causing trouble in front of the Chang family's door. If Gu Jinqing married into the Chang family in the future, she didn't know how Mrs. Chang would embarrass her daughter Qing.
"Madam, Madam wants to see you."
Hearing the maid come in and report, Hou frowned slightly, but said calmly: "Please ask Madam to come in."
"Yes!"
The little maid responded respectfully, and quickly walked to the door and invited Liu Tianshu in.
"See the old lady."
After entering the door, Liu Tianshu bowed to Hou.
"Why did you come here in person in such a cold weather? If you have anything to say, just let the maids pass on the message."
Thanks to Liu Tianshu for helping her out on the road last time, Hou's face looked a little better when she saw Liu Tianshu.
"Madam, this is about the Chang family. I'm afraid the maids can't explain it clearly, so I have to go there myself."
A maid brought tea and Liu Tianshu picked up the cup and took a sip.
"We had an unpleasant incident with the Chang family a few days ago, but the engagement between the two families is still in place, so we can't completely break up. This time, I came here to ask the old lady how to prepare the Chang family's New Year gift?"
When she heard about the New Year gift, Hou couldn't help but look at Gu Jinqing beside her...