ch 3 : first problem
After the First and Second Princes left, Ming lay down on the sofa and sat on the ceiling for nearly two hours. He thought for a long time and tried to arrange his priorities, and what he came up with were two things that he has to start with ,First : knowing why he moved to this body, and second : knowing how to return to his home. It may be common in stories of reincarnated people for the first priority to be returning to their world, without discussion, but Ming thought differently. Returning now may be dangerous, he does not know. How did he get here in the first place and , whether it's safe to try to get back without having the full picture , in addition to the possibility that one of his students would have been stuck in a similar coffin like him and move on to this era. He can't just return and leave of his student behind him. He is a competent and compassionate teacher above all , and he doesn't see that the situation is that Dangerous yet, he is a professor of history and has moved to his favorite era, specifically in the body of his favorite emperor. He could not have worn a better body than this... Well, members may wonder what happened to the true owner of the emperor's body and how his absence might affect the history, But Ming never cared about that. For some reason, it seemed as if history would not change no matter what happened. Why? who knows
After making up his mind, Ming gets up from his place, goes to the mirrors to see fix his scattered view, and then he got out of his room with dignity, followed by a number of guardians and servants after greeting him .
("The first step in my plan must be to know the year we are in now, the political and economic situation of the country, and its connection with the most important events that will happen soon, to prepare myself and protect my secret, if... My destination is the government meeting hall, the throne room!" ")
His thoughts were interrupted by a luxurious procession that was passing close to them. It consisted of a large number of decorated maids and some guards around it. The procession stopped in the presence of the Emperor and everyone bowed on their knees before him. A blonde woman descended from the huge seats that the procession was carrying and bowed before the Emperor. With kindness and a big smile,
"Greetings, Great Dragon of the Jin Dynasty, Emperor Jin Xi Roku"
"...You are the clingy woman from this morning😑 .....What a coincidence"
"That's right, Your Majesty, to meet someone so quickly, it must be fate 😘."
"Or maybe bad luck." (He said it in a whisper without anyone hearing him)
"Did you say something, Your Majesty?"
"Please leave"
"Excuse me...!?!" "
"Guards, take her."
"Hey, hey!"
After the fourth concubine left, the Emperor continued on his way to the throne room. He turned left and right and tried to observe his surroundings, the maids who were doing their work, the men servants who were treated like slaves, and that guard who fell asleep while standing up (I will order them to give him a warning later). After walking and observing, a sight caught his attention. A kind of stranger, an adult man, or more likely a tall young man, with clothes that looked luxurious but were scattered, running after a butterfly in the middle of the actual imperial garden between the Emperor's Pavilion and the Throne Hall. The young man was running spontaneously and non-committal, but for some reason... he seems..... cringe ??...a big man with long, messy black hair running awkwardly after a butterfly , with those dark circles around his eyes and messy hair.....completely inappropriate.
The Emperor stood for a while to stare at this strange view , then he bent down to the level of the old servant and asked with suspicion and astonishment.
" old Servant Yuung, this person...?!.🤨"
"aahhmm.... Your Majesty the Emperor, this person is your son, the Ninth Prince, you see… He is a person.... A unique one ...…."
"You mean a weirdo... right? 😑"
"Yes....you can say that too...he's a freak...he's been around for a long time and rarely comes out, so you don't remember him clearly "
"Oh, .. fine fine.....it doesn't matter..."
The Ninth Prince notices the presence of the Emperor and his old servant nearby, so he reluctantly stops follow the butterfly, and approaches them with a respectful bow.
"This son is greeting the imperial father."
Ming (Emperor): ...Is the butterfly that interesting ? "
The prince flinched at his father's words for a moment, then regained his balance and answered hesitantly, as if he were in trouble
"No...it's just...well...I need the butterfly...to conduct special research...it's about...."
"Yeah yeah.., it doesn't matter... Good luck in catching the butterfly "
Said The Emperor before giving a small wave then turned around and continued on his way to the throne room.
After arriving at his destination, Ming sits on the throne of the Emperor Jin Xi Roku with all dignity, and while he is immersed in that great feeling of sitting in his favorite place, One of a Ministers said attracting the emperor's attention .
"your majesty all the misters are here and ready to start the meeting "
"Yes, well, well... Ahem, Ahem... Ministers, express your opinions before your ruler now."
One of the old ministers took a step in front of the row of ministers, bowed respectfully to the Emperor, and then said:
"Your Majesty the Emperor, the economic and political conditions have been in good shape recently. The peasants have enjoyed a bountiful harvest, the population's taxes are sufficient for the treasury although it is a bit low , and the border situation with neighboring countries is good and balanced ."
"Good, is that all ?..."
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", yes, that's all your majesty."
"This is very good. Any other news?"
Another minister came forward and bowed
"The date of the imperial exam to recruit new talents is approaching. All we need is your approval of the content of the exam."
Ming thought with himself (So this is the period of the imperial examination, it is an examination that only takes place every 4 years, and it is an event that includes many talents every year, good information)
Then he said
"Good, bring the documents later to the study room and I will authenticate them."
" at your command your majesty." The old man bowed and returned to his place
After a series of regular conversations between the emperor and his ministers , an old minister with a majestic appearance and luxurious clothes named Ken Ji, who is called Minister Ji, came forward, and began interfering in a tone that seemed cunning.
Minister Ji: "Congratulations on your recovery, Your Majesty. This old man was really worried about you."
He said with sadness in his voice, then continued
"To dare to harm Your Majesty is unforgivable," (while turning tightly with veins protruding from his forehead)
"But this is not anyone's fault, Your Majesty. It is only due to the management's shortcomings in the palace...no one can honor it."
The Emperor analyzed: ('What is this old fox planning?' The Empress is responsible for running the palace... Wait! Did something happen to the empress? But I cannot ask directly what his purpose is.)
He massages his temples while thinking deeply and looking at minister J)
(He must be implying that he should either appoint or replace the Empress and appoint someone from his faction )
The Emperor made his decision, then said, putting on a mask of prestige and dignity :
" " .... What do you mean it's no one's fault?.... (The Emperor looked with a threating look) ..... Is trying to harm your emperor that simple if a thing to you ??! "
The minister flinched for a moment, then justified his take
"This is not my intention, Your Majesty. My intention is that what happened, although an unfortunate witness, the event should not be repeated , and we can't do a lot about it . Since the death of Her Majesty the Empress, the palace judiciary has been in chaos without supervision, and there is no loyal and trustworthy lady who can be entrusted with the influence of the harem." And the Imperial Palace." (He said in a regretful tone due to the bitterness of reality.)
(The Empress is dead?!...So we are in the period after the death of the Empress?...20 years since Jin Xi Roku ascended to the throne?!...Okay..I will act."
" you Know that I cannot appoint any of the concubines as empress, this will destabilize the political situation as they are spendthrift and blind adults."
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Of course, Your Majesty, that is why I suggest you get a new wife, from an influential noble family, and appoint her as Empress."
"Getting a new wife you say? And who should she be?"
Minister Ji: He bows to the Emperor while saying, "Therefore, I advise Your Majesty to choose from the Qi or Su family, as this old man only wants what is best for Your Majesty and the Empire."
The Emperor was a bit surprised but he is frowning on the inside: '
This impudent old man is telling me to choose one of his children.) In short, while sighing internally, he continues.
(He knows that the Ki family is one of the most powerful military sectors in the country, and they already possess a lot, and their power may be in the palace, but the Su family is a political family with wealth and a long history. It seems like an ideal choice on the surface. Here is the problem... the family is a family of fluids and cooperation, and it is led by someone. Choosing the current political factions means hostility to the rest of the factions, but...the imperial family must remain good. Then comes the Qin family, which is one of the few neutral followers that agrees with all the factions, but it is impossible for me to put the children of this fox man inside my palace.)
While he sighed deeply and leaned his back on the seat...a guard entered the hall and leaned on one leg while saying:
"Your Majesty, urgent news!!"
The Emperor and all the ministers turn to the guard who stormed the throne room
"Speak, guard."
(The Emperor said in a voice filled with awe)
Guard: Your Majesty! The first princess who was in Jiao Country has returned! "
One of the ministers spoke in a surprised but confused voice.
"The first princess! Just like that?! Without a letter or even a message?!"
The Emperor: "Calm down, Minister. ...Guard, explain."
The guard: "I do not know, Your Majesty. the princess's carriages suddenly appeared on the borders of the empire, but she asked to keep the matter secret until reaching the capital, and now she is asking for permission to enter the palace."
One of the ministers shouted, saying: "How is this possible?!...This is not her father's land , where she can enter and leave discreetly as she pleases."
The Emperor: "Your nerves, Minister, there is no doubt that they have their reasons, and this is truly the land of the her father the emperor, who is me."
He said the ten sentence in a dangerous, warning tone, identifying the severity of what that minister said
"Ar...please forgive my rude words, Your Majesty, and forgive my life." (The minister said, bowing his head and trembling with fear.)
"Go on, guard."
The Guardian: "Your Majesty...we do not have any information about the reason for the princess's return, but there is strange information recently coming from our spies in the Jiao country."
"What is this information, Guardian?
"Well...excuse me, Your Majesty, after it has been decided that...the King of Jiao State and the husband of the Second Princess...has died on the battlefield some time ago."
"..."
".....What ?!!!"