Allure of a Country Maiden
Chapter 1105 - 112_1

Chapter 1105: Chapter 112_1

The current officials have already assumed their duties. If someone is dispatched, there arises a major problem of who would take up his original position. That’s why this spring-central examination’s talent recruitment is extremely important.

The Imperial Court is in desperate need of talents!

After everyone else retired, the Emperor then opened his mouth and said:

"These are the topics for this year’s imperial examination given by the ministers of the Hanlin Academy. Take them and check them out. Then come up with a topic for me." The Emperor handed him a stack of papers.

The imperial examination is usually personally set by the Emperor, but the Emperor would also seek the opinions of some knowledgeable officials with political foresight. Then, combining their suggestions, he would incorporate his ideas into the examination’s topics.

Shangguan Xuanyi took the papers, flipped through each one, noted the contents on the paper, and then put the stack back on the table, "I see. If there’s nothing else, this minister will take leave."

"Also, Xuwen County will be subdued soon. Who do you think should be appointed as the county magistrate? How about Shen Zixuan?"

"That’s fine." Shangguan Xuanyi thought for a while and replied.

"By the way, I have already named my several golden grandsons: Eldest: Shangguan Muchen, Second: Shangguan Yunnuan, Third: Shangguan Huaimo, Fourth: Shangguan Ranqing. Aren’t they nice?"

"This minister thanks the Emperor for the bestowed names on behalf of the children!" Shangguan Xuanyi heard the names the Emperor gave to his children and curled his lips, not finding them impressive. If he got to pick names, they would certainly be a hundred times better!

"No need for thanks, I know you are not pleased at all! How do you plan to organize the Full Moon Feast for my golden grandsons? It should not be handled casually, it must be grand!"

He knew I would not be pleased yet he insisted on naming them. Isn’t this intentionally upsetting me! Shangguan Xuanyi complained in his mind before replying:

"Hold it at the Four Seasons Restaurant, with the finest banquet. Would the Emperor like to sponsor it?"

Holding the Full Moon Feast at Four Seasons Restaurant was Xiao’er’s idea, so he naturally supported it wholeheartedly.

"That’s good then, the cost will be covered by me!" The Emperor had never eaten a banquet at a restaurant before, so he couldn’t miss this opportunity!

Who in the world could suddenly become the grandfather of four children? These children were simply bringing great honor to him. What’s the big deal about splurging for the Full Moon Feast? He still had more rewards left. The imperial edict of naming will be delivered later along with the rewards.

"At that time, the Empress, the Empress Dowager, and I will attend, be ready."

During the last conversation with Prince An, he mentioned how stunning the wedding of the Eastern Jin Dynasty’s grandson and the first son of Marquis Shengping was. He had always wanted to witness such event, but never got the chance. Now it’s his golden grandsons’ Full Moon Feast, how could he not attend!

Hearing these words, Shangguan Xuanyi’s face darkened instantly, "The Emperor’s safety is connected to the happiness of all the people. Please think carefully before acting. Furthermore, Four Seasons Restaurant is small, how could it accommodate you all, these great Buddhas? I will send a table of banquet to the Imperial Grandmother, the Emperor, and the Empress in the palace."

The Emperor, Empress, and the Empress Dowager attending the Full Moon Feast was a big problem, particularly in terms of safety. Shangguan Xuanyi did not want it to be too troublesome.

"Nonsense! Can’t I even go for a Full Moon Feast? I haven’t got a chance to go anywhere except this Imperial Palace these years, while you brothers wander around freely, living a carefree life, leaving me and the Empress trapped in this deep palace dealing with state affairs every day. I’m tired of approving the memorials to the point of throwing up! Can’t I even go to a Full Moon Feast?"

What Shangguan Xuanyi detested the most was the Emperor lamenting like a woman confined to the deep palace in front of him about how he, the Emperor, is trapped in the Imperial Palace for the sake of all the people, etc. He quickly said, "If the Emperor could grace Four Seasons Restaurant and attend the children’s Full Moon Banquet, it would certainly bring glory to the Four Seasons Restaurant. If my Princess knew about it, I’m sure she would warmly welcome it."

Shangguan Xuanyi was right. The Emperor personally dining at the Four Seasons Restaurant was a great honor for them! It would be a fantastic advertisement!

Once this advertisement is publicized, who in the Imperial City would not want to have their child’s Full Moon Banquet at the Four Seasons Restaurant?

The Emperor’s grandchildren held their Full Moon Feast at the Four Seasons Restaurant, and the Emperor, Empress, and Empress Dowager all attended in person!

This is the best use of celebrity effect in advertising!

After returning to his mansion, Shangguan Xuanyi received the imperial edict for the naming, along with lots of rewards. There were gifts for the children, for Xiao’er, but none for Shangguan Xuanyi.

Xiao’er expressed her gratitude. After seeing off the eunuch who delivered the imperial edict, she looked at the names written on the edict: Shangguan Muchen, Shangguan Yunnuan, Shangguan Huaimo, Shangguan Ranqing

"Father chose very pretty names. From now on, elder Brother will be called ’Rooftop’, sister will be called ’Nuannuan’, third brother will be called ’Ink’, and younger sister will be called ’Qingqing’!"

Shangguan Xuanyi: "..."

Shangguan Xuanyi was dumbfounded by the name ’Rooftop’ and finally asked, "Why is our eldest brother being called ’Rooftop’?"

Xiao’er: "Don’t you think it’s special? ’Chen’ has the meaning of a building, doesn’t it? Rooftop is so down to earth!"

Shangguan Xuanyi looked up to the sky in speechlessness. ’Chen’ also represented the pivot of the stars, so why not name him ’Starry Sky’? It was all his father’s fault for having no knack for naming. If their eldest brother wanted to blame someone, he should blame their royal grandfather!

As for ’Ink’, Shangguan Xuanyi didn’t inquire further. He will tell his kids in the future that their imperial grandfather hoped they could have a lot of ink in their stomach!

Shangguan Xuanyi mentioned that the Emperor, Empress and Empress Dowager would all be attending their children’s Full Moon Feast at the Four Seasons Restaurant. Xiao’er was indeed overjoyed to hear this: "The Emperor and the Empress are willing to personally attend the Full Moon Banquet of our children at the restaurant? This is such wonderful news."

"The cost for the banquet will be covered by the emperor. I remember the most expensive banquet at Four Seasons Restaurant was 1,000 taels per table, right? Di’t 1,000 taels per table seem a little cheap? We have four kids celebrating their full month, can we make it 4,000 taels per table?"

Xiao’er: "..."

Where on earth did the Emperor offend this man? He’s trying to bankrupt him! Xiao’er thought to herself.

However, there’s nothing wrong with this idea of bankrupting the Emperor!

"Let me think. I need to come up with some more luxurious dishes. I will make sure the Emperor feels that this 4,000 taels per table is absolutely worth it!"

"Just make the dishes look nice and extravagant with lots of vegetable and fruit decorations. More importantly, the names of the dishes need to sound grand and expensive." Shangguan Xuanyi added.

"Brother Shangguan, I was planning to prepare a hundred tables, but should we make it two hundred instead?"

"It’s more joyful to celebrate together, two hundred tables are not enough. We have four children, we should have at least four hundred tables! Otherwise, we would not be doing justice to our four children."

Xiao’er nodded seriously: "You’re right, having too few tables might upset the Emperor. He might think we’re being stingy!"

"How many dishes should we prepare per table? Will ten be too few given that it’s a 4,000 taels per table banquet?"

"That’s too few, prepare more green vegetables as dishes, make it 19 in total for a long-lasting prosperity! What a wonderful symbol!"

And so the two chatted merrily, bouncing ideas off each other.

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