The next day, Hall of Mental Cultivation
"Yang Aiqing, could you sleep well yesterday?"
Chu Jinghui sat on the high dragon chair and looked at Yang Qing with a smile on his face.
Yang Qing straightened his robes, walked out slowly, and gave Chu Jinghui the courtesy of a monarch and a minister. "Your Majesty is thinking of me, and I will sleep until dawn."
Chu Jinghui nodded. "This is so, so good! I am very happy."
Yang Qing saluted again, and when he raised his head, he received the envious light from the ministers beside him. He remained calm and accepted it calmly.
This kind of demeanor made Chu Jinghui think a little better of Yang Qing.
Relying on favor but not being arrogant, you are truly a model for being a minister!
However, Chu Jinghui just thought about it like this, and then said seriously to Yang Qing: "Yang Aiqing, I have received my reward, Northern Liang Marriage Envoy Mission will arrive at Capital City tomorrow, I thought that you have been at Yan Prefecture for several years and are quite familiar with the customs of Northern Liang. I specially appointed you as Master of Ceremonies to be responsible for receiving Marriage Envoy Mission."
"My dear, what do you think?"
Yang Qing replied calmly, "When I return to the emperor, I will definitely handle this matter properly, so as to relieve the emperor's worries and make the Northern Liang envoy blameless."
Chu Jinghui nodded and said, "In this way, the matter is settled."
"According to the order!"
Yang Qing responded and returned to the courtiers, frowning and holding his breath without saying a word.
Chu Jinghui announced his withdrawal from the court after discussing some court affairs with other courtiers.
Yang Qing walked out slowly and was concentrating on moving forward when he heard a voice coming from his side. "Lord Yang!"
Yang Qing looked up and saw that the person coming was Ministry of Rites Minister of State, Qin Weide.
"Lord Qin, is there something wrong?"
Yang Qing had no contact with this Ministry of Rites Minister of State, so when he saw him suddenly blocking his way, he couldn't help but feel doubtful.
"Lord Yang is really a good trick! Now it seems that in this court, even Chancellor Wei has to avoid the sharp edges of adults."
Qin Weide's voice was not high-pitched, but there was an extremely subtle anger in and out of his words.
Yang Qing is a thoughtful person. At first glance, Qin Weide just said these words without saying a word. After thinking about it for a while, he had the answer.
Is this Lord Qin here to accuse him of taking the credit?
"Lord Qin's implication is that he wants to take over this 'fat job' for Yang?"
Since the man named Qin had no intention of talking to him properly, he naturally had no need to talk nicely to him.
But when it comes to this "fat job", it's probably just the self-righteousness of Lord Qin in front of me!
"This matter of receiving the envoy is my duty, Ministry of Rites. Why did I ask Lord Yang to accept it this time? Shouldn't Lord Yang give me some explanation?"
Yang Qing was initially as anxious as a woman that Qin Weide was here to receive Marriage Envoy Mission, and was a little surprised.
But after he thought about it for a moment, he understood the reason.
Qin Weide is Ministry of Rites Minister of State, but this official position is not a permanent one.
In Western Chu, from the rank of prime minister below, the term of office of all officials in Beijing is five years. Once the five-year period is up, they must undergo an assessment. Those who fail the assessment will be stripped of their official positions and demoted.
And this year is the year for the major examination for those officials who have completed five years. Although Qin Weide is Ministry of Rites Minister of State, he has more than enough success but not enough merit.
So now, when he sees something that looks like he can make a contribution, he is eager to step forward and grab it, so as to gain more chips.
What's more, the marriage this time is Ministry of Rites's internal affair.
Now it was actually taken away by Yang Qing, a person who came out halfway. How could Qin Weide not feel anxious?
However, although Yang Qing has figured out the stakes here, he does not intend to let Qin Weide get involved in the marriage.
Because only he knew in his heart that the matter of marriage was far from simple as it seemed on the surface.
Therefore, although he sympathized with Qin Weide's desire for advancement, he still looked at Qin Weide solemnly.
"Yang didn't know before that this matter would fall on Yang. If Lord Qin feels that this matter is inappropriate, then he might as well complain to the emperor."
"If I can make the emperor change his mind, then Yang will give up this job and not pay any attention to it."
Listening to Yang Qing's words, Qin Weide felt a layer of cold sweat suddenly break out on his forehead.
Yes, how could he forget that this matter was in the court, but the emperor personally approved it.
And now he has come desperately to argue with Yang Qing about the rights and wrongs involved. Isn't this clearly telling Yang Qing that he is dissatisfied with the emperor's decision?
If this matter reaches the emperor, let alone his Ministry of Rites Minister of State position, it is certain that he will not be able to keep it. It is hard to say whether his life can be saved.
"This... is an official's mistake. Please Lord Yang please don't take it to heart!"
Qin Weide apologized to Yang Qing again and again.
"Lord Qin, you and I are officials in the same dynasty, how can we act so recklessly? I will pretend that Yang did not hear anything about what happened today, and Lord Qin has never met Yang. Farewell!"
Yang Qing bowed to Qin Weide, then turned and left.
But Qin Weide stood in place, not moving for a long time.
Capital City, Yang Qing mansion
"Bu Er, Northern Hawk, is there any news?"
As soon as he returned to the study, Yang Qing called Bu Er out.
"Northern Hawk? Young Master, is it possible that the Emperor really entrusts you with the matter of Marriage Envoy Mission?"
Listening to Yang Qing's words, Bu Er couldn't help but be stunned.
His young master is simply amazing. He had previously ordered someone to contact Northern Hawk in order to get the specific list of Marriage Envoy Mission in advance.
As soon as I came today, I mentioned this matter.
Yang Qing nodded, which was a response to Bu Er's speculation. "The emperor has appointed me as Master of Ceremonies, specifically responsible for Marriage Envoy Mission."
The surprise on Bu Er's face has receded and turned serious. "Northern Hawk's side has already sent a message according to previous news from within the alliance, but it's still on the way. I'm afraid it won't arrive in the next two days."
"Well... it's still a step too slow." Yang Qing nodded.
It's just that in recent days, he has been among Capital City, and facing the likes of Wei Sizhong day and night, he has been somewhat constrained.
This makes some things slower to do after all.
However, it's still not too late.
Yang Qing was silent for a while, and then explained this to Bu Er.
Bu Er listened and nodded, then calmed down his mind, helped Yang Qing remove the heavy Court Robes on his body, and put on casual clothes.
The master and servant returned to the Flower Hall for dinner together.
During the dinner, Yang Qing was about to get up to get food, but he felt a panic in his heart, stars were rising in front of his eyes, and his body was shaky.
Bu Er was shocked, and just as he was about to fly forward, he felt a figure flash before his eyes.
When he settled down again, he saw that Yang Qing had been helped to the side by someone, and Soft Couch was lying down on his upper body.
"Jiang Zhizhou? Why are you here?"
Yang Qing looked at the person coming and said softly.
Jiang Zhizhou looked back at him with a serious look. "If I don't come, are you ready to spend your life in this Capital City?"