MTL - After I was Exiled, I Became a Noble Minister-Chapter 242 242nd

On New Year's Eve, officials of the fourth grade and above bring their families to the palace to meet and participate in the annual palace banquet.

This is the first time for Mu Wanqing to participate. She specially asked the emperor for two maids in the palace, one is the etiquette mama.

A nanny is proficient in pharmacology and can make a good herbal diet.

She promised to give them old age, and they did their best to teach her and the Mu clan.

Etiquette, you may not use it, but you know it.

Du Shaoxuan also went to the palace for an interview, so he deliberately walked around to pick her up.

He was stunned when he saw Mu Wanqing's makeup, "You don't wear women's clothes?"

Mu Wanqing has two sets of clothes to choose from, the palace dress of the Qingping county lord, and the grand dress of the second-rank officials.

Compared with the cumbersome layers of the palace dress, the pearl jewelry weighing more than ten pounds, the official dress is lighter, she naturally chose the latter.

Well, definitely not trying to show off.

“Doesn’t it look good?”

In Du Shaoxuan's eyes, she is the most beautiful girl in the world.

"It's very beautiful, you wear the majesty of this set of dresses, you are full of heroism, and the beauty is beyond gender."

Mu Zicheng, who is a wallflower: ...I didn't expect you to be such a young master Du.

The corners of Mu Wanqing's mouth were slightly raised, so he could speak.

She put on a light and warm fiery red fox fur, her cheeks were condensed, her nose was white, her eyes were picturesque, "Let's go."

Goose feather-like snowflakes fluttering, covered in silver, like a beautiful fairy tale, Mu Wanqing lifted the curtain of the car and glanced at it, beauty is beautiful, but in this weather, eat at home The steaming hot pot is comfortable.

Du Shaoxuan seemed to see what she was thinking, "Once a year, once a year, it will pass."

"Will no one report a fake?" Mu Wanqing said that if she really didn't want to go out in the snow, she wouldn't be able to eat well.

Du Shaoxuan explained softly, "Unless it is really sick, no one wants to miss the palace banquet. There will be various rewards at the palace banquet, and it is a big sin to find out that it is a big sin to pretend to be sick and deceive the saint."

If you get the blue eyes above at the palace banquet, it will be a great blessing.

Only Mu Wanqing is not uncommon.

Mu Wanqing asked curiously, "What reward?"

Du Shaoxuan grew up in the palace and is familiar with everything in the palace, "For example, officials who performed well this year can get a good luck, this is the honor that the civil and military of the Manchu Dynasty want. As for Female relatives, those who stand out can get a good marriage."

After all, that was the face of the emperor.

Mu Wanqing suddenly realized that there are quite a lot of tricks. "Then I can get a good luck this year." Things don't matter, but honor must be there.

She said it with great certainty, and Du Shaoxuan nodded, "Yes, it must be yours."

The corners of the driver's mouth twitched, one dared to say, the other dared to believe, did the county magistrate of Qingping forget that she had only returned to Beijing for a few months? Not eligible.

The gate of the palace was blocked with a row of carriages, and only after a strict inspection could they enter.

Du Shaoxuan stuck his head out and glanced at it, and the Imperial Guard immediately invited him to go there first, and let him go after a little inspection.

Across the central axis is the inner palace. Horses and carriages are prohibited. Officials get off and walk.

Du Shaoxuan was no exception, jumped off the carriage briskly, turned around and carefully helped Mu Wanqing down.

A painting umbrella was firmly supported on top of her head, blocking the wind and snow, and the two walked slowly side by side.

Wherever they went, countless people watched, very curious.

Most people know Du Shaoxuan, he is a powerful man who is hot with moxibustion. He is the best husband-in-law in countless people's hearts.

Everyone's impression of him is that he is arrogant, indifferent and difficult to get close to, so when he sees the way he takes care of the women around him, he is dumbfounded.

Several female relatives couldn't help but discuss, "The woman brought by the King of Xiliang is his family? Why didn't you hear that he was married?"

However, some people didn't react, "Ah, this is the official uniform? How did the King of Xiliang let her wear this kind of clothes? I don't know how, this is a palace banquet, aren't you afraid of the emperor's sin? Ah, did I say something wrong?"

"This is a second-grade dress, only second-grade officials are qualified to wear it."

"The King of Xiliang is a first-rank nobility, how can there be a second-rank official uniform..."

Suddenly, the daughter-in-law of the right servant of the Ministry of Housing widened her eyes, "She is not... Is she the head of Qingping County? Isn't she?"

Her mother was from a good background, and she was shrewd and capable, "It's her, the Minister of the Ministry of Housing who just took office, your father's immediate boss."

My husband missed this opportunity, drinking boring wine at home, and spraying Mu Wanqing's blood on his head, but it didn't change the result.

No offensive power."

"Don't look at her softness and weakness, but she has a scheming, how many women can become six ministers in their teens?"

"She's really not the emperor..." Some people gossip secretly.

"Don't talk nonsense, it's impossible for the emperor to make jokes about court affairs. Remember, don't offend her and don't approach her."

When they arrived at the main hall, more eyes looked over, but Mu Wanqing didn't care, and sat down with the maid in her place.

The officials are on the left and the female family members are on the right. The lines are clear and they can see each other.

Maybe it was the order above, Mu Wanqing's position was next to Du Shaoxuan's.

Many people came to approach Du Shaoxuan, and there was an endless stream, but no one paid any attention to Mu Wanqing.

Mu Wanqing didn't care either, she took out a notebook and charcoal to sketch, and enjoyed herself.

"The queen mother is here, the emperor is here, the queen is here."

Everyone stood up and greeted.

The emperor and the queen appeared side by side with the queen mother, the eldest prince followed closely, followed by the concubines, all dressed up, surrounded by pearls and jade, extremely luxurious.

The emperor made a speech, summed up this year's achievements, looked forward to next year's prospects, and specially named and praised several officials who made great contributions.

For example, Du Shaoxuan, who eliminated the chaotic parties in the country, kept foreign enemies out of the country, and had the power to save people, should be the first credit, he has already sealed the king of Xiliang, and this time he gave him another reward Yu Ruyi and some gold and silver jewelry.

The second one was Mu Wanqing.

This is what the emperor said, "The head of Qingping County planted cotton and corn in Xiliang, vigorously supported agriculture, developed industry, and taxed 12 million taels in just one year, laying the foundation for the great victory of the Du family army. The foundation has been laid so that the people of Xiliang can live and work in peace and contentment. After returning to the capital, he earned 23 million taels of silver for the national treasury within four months.

This is the commendation ceremony. Mu Wanqing, who has adapted well, gave everyone a small bow and greeted them.

Seeing everyone's astonished expressions, she was quite nervous.

The officials knew about her achievements, but the family members and the harem were not very clear. When they heard these, their eyes were straight, and the three views were greatly impacted.

Women who have achieved this level can be said to be proud of their ancestors.

Hey, the tax alone is 12 million taels, so how much money is there? Xiliang is developed.

The Empress looked stunned, "Your Majesty, don't you hand over the taxes in Xiliang?"

If you want to add something, take out the money yourself.

The emperor said lightly, "Xiliang has been fighting, and the Du family's army has been fighting in the north and south, and all the expenses are solved by Xiliang himself. This is all the credit of the Qingping county owner. , six boxes of jewellery."

The court did not spend a penny, so poor.

Maybe they all become prisoners.

The eyes of everyone looking at Mu Wanqing are different, they are frantic, like looking at a golden doll.

A noble woman flushed with excitement, "The county magistrate of Qingping is really amazing, and she has set a good example for women in the world."

She opened up a new world and let women know that they can live like this.

On an equal footing with men.

The daughter of a cabinet scholar suddenly said, "So women can be so powerful. Your Majesty, can the imperial examination allow women to take the exam?"

The scene was quiet, everyone stared at the girl who opened her mouth, the girl blushed, but did not flinch, looking at the king.

She has been studying with her father since she was a child, and his father often said that she is far smarter than a man, and that if she were a man, she could make a fortune.

Whenever she hears this kind of words, it is especially uncomfortable, she thinks there is no hope for this life.

But she saw Mu Wanqing.

Mu Wanqing stood up without hesitation, cupped her hands at the emperor, and said with serious eyebrows, "Emperor, there is no distinction between men and women, as long as you have the ability, why should you care about gender, I think there are more like A woman like me is a blessing in the world."

So confident and so committed.

There was an uproar at the scene.

An official of the Ministry of Rites stood up with anger on his face, "Your Majesty, this is absolutely impossible. The world is upside down, the chicken Sichen is the great misfortune of the country, how can women deserve to be on an equal footing with our men? How can you talk about national affairs?"

Mu Wanqing didn't know who he was, so she said rudely, "This adult can't read, but Sichen the hen clearly said that rights and responsibilities should be clearly defined, and don't cross the line to interfere. It's your responsibility, otherwise there will be chaos."

"You don't deserve to be on an equal footing with a man? Where do you put your mother? You unfilial son who humiliates your mother who gave birth to you and raised you in public, and who doesn't even respect your own mother, how can you Is it possible to be kind to the people?"

Her mouth was so poisonous that the face of the officials of the Ministry of Rites turned green, "It's nonsense, it's two different things."

Mu Wanqing asked strangely, "What? Your mother is not a woman? Could it be that you were born by your father in October? Wow, a strange story in the world."

The official of the Ministry of Rites blushed, "You...you are insulting..."

"What is Sven? Can I eat it?" Mu Wanqing looked at him with a smile, "Sir, do you just want to cry, make trouble and hang yourself? Great, I Favorite watching this, please start your show."

She also took out a handful of melon seeds and candies, and set up a stand to watch the fun.

The seven orifices of the officials of the Ministry of Rites are angry.