In Love With My Fierce Farming Wife!
Chapter 1030 Schemes

Chapter 1030: Chapter 1030 Schemes

No wonder His Majesty was unwilling to further expand the Imperial Harem by taking in more concubines for her sake.

The ministers were suddenly enlightened!

The Left Deputy and the First Prime Minister exchanged a glance, seeing surprise in each other’s eyes. They hurried forward and simultaneously knelt in reverence.

Speaking of the Empress, although she had rushed to join His Majesty on his ascension and sat beside him on that throne, the ministers were not fond of her.

A country lass from a remote hamlet, even if she had taken the Empress’s seat, was likely seen as yesterday’s wilted flowers, her spring glory gone. How could she continue to monopolize the emperor’s affection?

The longer she sat in her position, the longer these ministers had been mocking her!

It is said, the higher you stand, the harder you fall!

The ministers were all waiting for the day she would come crashing down from the heights!

Little did they expect that for her sake, His Majesty would be unwilling even to select Show-Girls. Think of their prestigious families, which had existed for centuries; which of those families didn’t have a few eligible daughters to send into the palace to consolidate power? If those daughters were fruitful and bore His Majesty a few children, continuing the incense, it would be even more perfect.

But now, after seeing the Empress, they quickly dismissed the plans they had initially in mind.

Indeed, the Empress was too dazzling. Standing before her, the noble daughters from their homes seemed a world of difference, making it difficult for anyone to entertain other thoughts.

Such an Empress, who embodies both beauty and wisdom, and has the capability herself, seemed to require a long-term plan for anyone thinking of bringing her down.

All the ministers were turning their own calculations in their hearts while respectfully approaching to pay their respects.

"The Empress is feeling unwell; I will take her back. Dismiss yourselves if you have no other matters!"

Qin Yi’s eyes held only Su Pan’er, and with a casual wave, he supported her as they slowly walked back, not sparing a glance for the others.

Su Pan’er smiled slightly, gave a gentle nod to the ministers, and then left, poised and graceful, leaning on His Majesty.

"Your Majesty, am I disturbing you from attending state affairs?"

"Not at all. The pressing matters have already been taken care of by me."

Qin Yi was getting better at telling white lies. Seeing disbelief on Su Pan’er’s face, he quickly changed the subject, "By the way, this year’s Autumn Imperial Civil Service Examination is imminent, and your brother Su Ke is on the list of examinees. However, it is unknown how he will fare."

"Ke’er is taking part too? That child is always so diligent. I hope he achieves good results."

Su Pan’er immediately became enthusiastic, "Didn’t I entrust Ke’er with some matters a few days ago? I just don’t know if it will interfere with his study time. No, I must send word to put aside those trivial matters for now, so he can focus on the examination first."

This was because Su Pan’er had entrusted Su Ke with some investigative tasks.

"What is the matter?"

Qin Yi asked in surprise, since when had Pan’er started keeping things from him.

"Just some minor things... I thought His Majesty you are busy every day, so I didn’t want to bother you with these trifles and asked Ke’er to check it out,"

Su Pan’er hurriedly explained.

"Hmm, many official positions in the court are currently pending, and this Autumn Examination will select talents to fill the vacancies. Actually, by my will, Ke’er could have directly entered the Hanlin Academy without undergoing the examination. But Ke’er, this boy, has high aspirations; he refused any special treatment, wanting to test his abilities. I think it’s good he has ambition, so I granted his request."

"Right! If he wants to try, let him have a go at it!"

Su Pan’er’s eyebrows and eyes were smiling, showing her exceptional happiness.

Seeing her brothers from her maiden family bring honor to herself was something she couldn’t help but be happy about.

There are many in this world who are born with a golden spoon in their mouths, ushered into a life where countless assets and endless glory and riches await their enjoyment. This aura might envelop them for their entire lives.

One couldn’t say that Su Ke was born with a golden spoon in his mouth, yet as long as Su Pan’er remained seated in her position at the Imperial Harem’s Palace even for another day, he, as the Uncle-in-law, would be like one of those rich children born with a golden spoon, even if he failed the Autumn Imperial Civil Service Examination, he could still enter the Hanlin Imperial Academy and lead a successful life.

Yet there are those who could rely on their looks to get by, but he insisted on relying on his own abilities.

Su Ke wanted to try his luck at the Imperial examinations, and Su Pan’er naturally would not stop him.

Her smile carried a touch of melancholy, "Time passes so quickly. It feels like only yesterday that the little boy who used to run around behind me has grown up all of a sudden!"

"He’s grown up, indeed. In another year or two, who knows, you might have children surrounding you, calling you ’Auntie’."

Qin Yi deeply agreed.

Leading Su Pan’er into Qu He Garden by the Qinxin Lake, they walked and talked together, paying no attention to the scenery on either side, until an abruptly tender greeting disrupted Su Pan’er’s thoughts.

"Your servant, Liu Xuan’er, greets His Majesty. Long Live, Long Live, Long Live His Majesty!"

Liu Xuan’er was kneeling by the Qinxin Lake, her voice filled with a sense of grievance and vulnerability, evoking a desire to protect her in the onlooker.

Qin Yi stood firm, taking a moment to look Liu Xuan’er up and down, as the smile fell from his face.

Then he scolded, "Who are you? Why are you kneeling here?"

"To reply to His Majesty, I am the concubine that you recently bestowed the title of ’Changzai.’ It is, it is..."

Liu Xuan’er hesitated, lifting her head to sneak a quick glance at Su Pan’er, then quickly looked away in panic. She fiddled with the hem of her skirt, shaking her head hurriedly.

"No, the fault lies with this servant for committing a wrongdoing and deserving punishment, it has nothing to do with the managing maid."

Although she didn’t say much, her every move spoke volumes.

Su Pan’er found it rather amusing; indeed, Liu Xuan’er was no simple character!

Before she had left, she had instructed Jiu Lan to handle the matter. Unexpectedly, after her visit to the Purple Zen Hall and return, Liu Xuan’er was still kneeling there.

What is this intention?

"Your Majesty, this Lady Liu Changzai was sent into the Imperial Palace by the Liu Family," said Su Pan’er, a sneer forming at the corner of her mouth: "As for why she is here, I too would like to know. After all, as the chief of the six palaces, it is my duty to manage the concubines of the Imperial Harem well and ensure Your Majesty has no worries. Yet today, I have troubled Your Majesty, and for this, I am at fault."

She even gave a slight curtsy as she spoke.

So it was a woman sent into the palace by the Liu Family!

The realization dawned on Qin Yi!

The Liu Family had chosen to align with Qin Zitong back in the day, after he ascended the throne, and in consideration of Liu Yankang being Su Pan’er’s biological father, he had been lenient towards the Liu Family. Unexpectedly, they were inviting their downfall by daring to send a daughter into the Imperial Palace. Were they tired of living?

"Empress, why speak such foolish words? As the saying goes, ’Even dragons have different offspring.’ If occasionally someone misbehaves and offends you, you may deal with it as you see fit, without informing me. After all, this is the Imperial Palace, where should we let a single bad apple spoil the bunch?"

Qin Yi gave Liu Xuan’er a sidelong glance, his face showing indifference.

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