Rebirth of the High Family's Beloved

After walking with Yan Tonglin for a while, Jin Yao came running over.

"Aci, Aci, His Majesty is looking for you."

Hearing this, Yan Tonglin quickly waved his hand to Yan Ci, "You should go back soon. I will also tell your mother about your stay in the palace. She has been missing you these days. If there is anything, remember to send a letter home."

Yan Ci nodded and followed Jin Yao back to Mingyi Palace.

Emperor Tianqing was very satisfied with today's court meeting because Yan Ci helped Emperor Tianqing shut up all the officials, especially Prime Minister Xiao Chengzhang, at the court meeting.

Xiao Chengzhang was a veteran of two dynasties, and even Emperor Tianqing had to give him some face. He stood up to offer suggestions, but Emperor Tianqing had to take the situation in the court into consideration and could not directly respond.

But Yan Ci was different, she was just a newly appointed female official.

Firstly, there is no need to consider Xiao Chengzhang's face. Even if Xiao Chengzhang is offended completely, Xiao Chengzhang will only be dissatisfied with Yan Ci, and cannot blame Emperor Tianqing for it.

Secondly, Yan Ci is a woman, so even if she said something wrong, it is understandable.

But what Yan Ci said was far beyond Emperor Tianqing's expectations.

Those words left the usually eloquent Prime Minister Xiao speechless, and he felt more and more that letting Yan Ci go to court was the right decision.

At this moment, Emperor Tianqing saw Yan Ci entering Mingyi Palace. He couldn't hide the smile on his face, and his hearty laughter echoed throughout the Mingyi Palace.

"Yan Ci, what you said today was so great! You have such great talent, it's a pity that you were born a woman."

Emperor Tianqing couldn't help but think that if Yan Ci was a man, he might be able to compete with Xiao Chengzhang.

Yan Ci naturally heard the hidden meaning in Emperor Tianqing's words.

Obviously her behavior met Emperor Tianqing's expectations, otherwise, what would greet her would not be praise, but perhaps imprisonment.

After the experience of living in the imperial prison, Yan Ci never wanted to revisit the place again. She was still deeply impressed by the damp and moldy smell in the prison.

Yan Ci understood that as an emperor, he had to maintain a balance in the court, and since she was summoned into the palace by Emperor Tianqing, it was natural for her to be the instigator of this disaster.

However, Yan Ci was secretly glad that he was not the one to be killed to scare the monkeys.

If the emperor wants to accomplish something, he must engage in a battle of wits and courage with his officials. If the emperor is strong and his ministers are weak, then there is naturally nothing to say. Of course, the emperor has the final say and the ministers just have to listen.

But in today's Daxing Kingdom, the Emperor Tianqing is an emperor in a peaceful era. Since he ascended the throne at the age of 24, the country has been peaceful and the people have been safe. Although he has experienced natural disasters and man-made disasters, they have never shaken the foundation of the country.

This led to Emperor Tianqing's kind character.

It is a good thing for a ruler to be kind to the people, but it is a huge disadvantage for national change.

Reform requires swift and decisive measures and prompt and resolute decision-making, both of which Emperor Tianqing possessed.

However, Emperor Tianqing knew very well that the reform of the national system would be beneficial to Daxing State, so even though its implementation might encounter various obstacles, he was willing to give it a try.

Choosing Yan Ci was his beginning.

Unexpectedly, the first battle was a success.

Emperor Tianqing looked at Yan Ci's expression, which was neither happy nor angry, and his admiration for him increased even more.

Yan Tonglin's lukewarm and ambivalent temper has given rise to such an outspoken daughter.

As for Emperor Tianqing's praise, Yan Ci hoped that it could be accompanied by something practical. What's the use of just praising with words? It can't be eaten or spent as money.

Since His Majesty does not offer the reward actively, then she can just ask for it herself. After all, what is in her hands is the most real.

Yan Ci immediately knelt down and saluted, saying, "Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. Does Your Majesty have any reward?"

Emperor Tianqing's expression of joy paused, and then he laughed even more happily, "You, you are always thinking about the reward. What, are you short of food and clothing in the palace?"

"No, that's not the case. Isn't that what your Majesty said? If you make a mistake, you should be punished. If you have a reward, you should give it to me. Your Majesty, you have praised me. If you don't give me a reward, I will feel it is not true."

Not only was Emperor Tianqing amused by Yan Ci's theory, but even Yang Zhao and Jin Yao, who were standing beside him, covered their mouths and laughed.

Yang Zhao could see that His Majesty was not angry about Lady Yan's request for a reward. Instead, he found it very interesting. This Lady Yan had indeed pleased His Majesty.

A teenage girl who not only has unique insights into political affairs, but also has a very good grasp of His Majesty's mind.

It is indeed not something that ordinary people can do to make His Majesty happy without making him feel abrupt or offensive.

Emperor Tianqing smiled and asked Yan Ci, "What reward do you want?"

Yan Ci's eyes turned and his gaze instantly fell on the writing brush, ink, paper and inkstone placed on Emperor Tianqing's desk.

"Your Majesty, please reward me with a few words."

"Character?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, your calligraphy is vigorous and powerful. I like it very much. If you can give me a few words, I will take them back and hang them up. It will also be very impressive."

Emperor Tianqing said: "Okay!"

Yang Zhao walked forward to grind the ink, and watched as Emperor Tianqing wrote four words on the paper on the table with thick ink: Female Zhuge.

I was even more amazed in my heart that His Majesty really looked at Female Official Yan in a different light.

When the ink was dry, Yang Zhao carefully folded the paper and placed it in Yan Ci's hand, "Lady Yan."

Yan Ci accepted it happily, thanked Emperor Tianqing repeatedly, and then left Mingyi Palace with satisfaction.

Watching Yan Ci leaving, Yang Zhao sighed inwardly. Lady Yan was not the first person to receive His Majesty's personal inscription. It was obvious that Lady Yan wanted more than just these few words, but His Majesty's affirmation.

Although this reward, which was neither too big nor too small, did not seem to be as tangible as real gold and silver, it invisibly increased the emperor's favorability.

She did not appear to be greedy because of asking for rewards. Instead, the emperor felt that she was tactful and straightforward.

Emperor Tianqing looked at Yang Zhao in a daze and jokingly said, "Yang Zhao, do you also want a calligraphy?"

Yang Zhao smiled widely, "How dare I? I am happy to see Lady Yan happy to receive the title from Your Majesty."

Emperor Tianqing nodded at Yang Zhao and said, "Hey, you old rascal."

Suddenly Emperor Tianqing asked, "Is Yan Ci old enough to get married?"

Yang Zhao was an intelligent man, so he naturally understood what the emperor wanted to ask.

"Yes, Miss Yan is fifteen years old, and the Yan family has not yet found a husband for her."

Emperor Tianqing looked at the blank paper on the desk, wondering what he was thinking.

After a while, he said, "This Yan Ci is indeed a rare talent, but it's a pity that she can't display her talent due to her female body. In addition, after getting married, she will devote all her attention to her children and husband, so this talent will be wasted."

Yang Zhao bowed and said, "Lady Yan is now your Majesty's imperial lady-in-waiting, so naturally, your Majesty will decide on the marriage."

Emperor Tianqing stroked his chin, "But this girl has her own ideas. Although I can make the decision for her, it's better if I give in to her wishes. If I don't give in to her wishes, I'm afraid she will even offend me."

"But, I see, she and A Yin get along very well."

Yang Zhao just listened without saying anything, knowing that His Majesty had already made up his mind, so he just listened.

Yan Ci happily brought the calligraphy back to his residence. After unfolding it and taking a look at it, he folded it up and put it in the box.

If you want something, you should always start small so as not to arouse suspicion.

Now it is just a piece of calligraphy, but in the future, she will be able to exchange it for gold and silver, a token to enter and leave the palace freely, and even an imperial decree.