Tang Zhuyun was no longer surprised by those who impeached her.
Whatever, she's definitely constantly poking at the lungs of those stubborn old folks anyway.
If they hadn't allowed Emperor Wen to have a harem, they probably would have died of resentment.
People need to vent their frustrations.
Tang Zhuyun's principle is: you say your piece, I'll do mine.
I will resolutely defend your right to speak, but I will not change my mind.
She would even approve some of these memorials, saying, "The suggestion is excellent."
Don't mention it again.
She's even come to enjoy it—I love the way you can't stand me, but can't really kill me.
However, Tang Zhuyun was unhappy when Yanran was the one being impeached.
The impeachment was launched against Yanran for running a "zoo," which was deemed too extravagant.
Tang Zhuyun: Yanran doesn't have any other expensive hobbies, so what's wrong with raising a few animals?
Why don't these people impeach him? Emperor Wen even has a black leopard!
It's clearly a case of picking on the weak.
Yanran looked up and saw that Tang Zhuyun's face was displeased.
She leaned closer to take a look, then burst into laughter. "Mother, don't take them to heart. Come, come, may I approve this memorial?"
"What's wrong with that?" Tang Zhuyun handed her the vermilion brush.
They insult you, you insult them back!
"Remember, in your father's voice."
"I know." Yanran smiled mischievously and wrote down a few large characters.
"Her father is me! I spoiled her!"
Tang Zhuyun: "..."
Yanran looked at the words and burst into laughter.
My father is the emperor, what are you going to do about it?!
If you have any objections, keep them to yourself!
Tang Zhuyun couldn't help but laugh.
Ren Yingying laughed heartily upon seeing this, giving Yanran a thumbs up. "I think you can not only teach riding and archery at the academy, but also teach how to argue with people."
Yanran said smugly, "Let's teach together."
Tang Zhuyun: "... You two are truly birds of a feather."
Xiu'er has been staying at the Earl of Liyang's residence with Guagua these past few days; otherwise, she would definitely have come over too.
However, Tang Zhuyun also found enjoyment in this matter.
She would pick out the memorials impeaching her and her daughter and work with Yanran to review them.
Emperor Wen was reviewing serious memorials beside him, while the mother and daughter sat nearby, heads bowed, whispering and occasionally bursting into laughter.
Emperor Wen occasionally looked up, his face beaming with affection.
"It'll be better when Wuji and the Wuji grow up," Yanran said.
"Um?"
"That way, the censors will have more targets to criticize, instead of all ganging up on us, hehe."
Tang Zhuyun: "Your brothers thank you!"
Why aren't they cursing my brother anymore?
Tang Zhuyun: "Can you please let your brother go?"
He just achieved great merit in Linlin fight against the Tatars, and now they're impeaching him? Are they tired of living?
If Emperor Wen is displeased, he might even have people executed.
That was his beloved eldest son.
Everyone says fathers and sons are enemies, but this father and son are not.
Emperor Wen never shied away from or concealed his opinion, and proudly declared that Linlin was his most outstanding and favorite son.
Yanran said, "I miss my brother. The New Year is almost here, and he's all alone in Liaodong, feeling so miserable..."
"How about you go keep him company?" Tang Zhuyun asked, narrowing her eyes.
Yanran was delighted and slapped her thigh, saying, "That's exactly what I was thinking, Mother!"
"Dream on!"
A bucket of cold water was poured over her, Yanran wilted.
The Empress Dowager is getting worse and worse.
Emperor Wen looked up from the pile of memorials and smiled, "The Nanyue delegation will arrive in the capital tomorrow. You can go and see the rare and exotic animals."
"Alright, alright," Yanran said, "I'll take Jiaojiao with me."
We also need to call Cui Xiaoqiu.
Tang Zhuyun said, "You can go find Xiu'er and Yingying. They love lively gatherings and have definitely booked seats long ago."
"Then, Mother, you should come along too."
Tang Zhuyun laughed and said, "What would it look like if I went?"
My identity doesn't allow it.
It's really inappropriate for an empress to be watching the scenery from the restaurants on both sides of the street.
Emperor Wen said, "Go ahead, they can go, one more won't make a difference. Just go out incognito. If you're late, eat there and wait for me to come and get you."
Tang Zhuyun was indeed itching to make a move.
Since entering the palace, she hasn't left the palace except for Nanxing gave birth!
She wanted to go back to her parents' home.
If the empress were to visit her family, the scale of the event would be enormous, causing hardship and wasting resources, which is completely unnecessary.
She secretly went back to her parents' home, then went to see the festivities, and on her way back to the palace, she brought Emperor Wen some of his favorite street food.
And so it was decided happily.
Emperor Wen was only worried about her safety, so he summoned the head of the secret guards and gave him a long lecture.
Yanran patted her chest and said, "Father, I'm here for you, don't worry."
Emperor Wen made thorough arrangements, so there were really no security issues.
But unexpected situations can occur, just like eating and drinking.
It's back again.
When Tang Zhuyun went out, she not only took Yanran with her, but also a string of small radishes.
The wet nurses, each holding one, crowded together to watch from the restaurant window.
Outside, it was bustling with activity. Drums and gongs cleared the way, and all sorts of animals that I had never seen before were being driven by people, passing by downstairs in a long, winding procession.
For example, elephants, peacocks...
The startled peacock even spread its tail feathers, eliciting gasps from the crowd.
Only Wuxian turned his head away and even reached out to cover Guagua's eyes. "Butt, Guagua doesn't want to see."
Guagua, in his eagerness, kicked his legs and stretched his neck in his wet nurse's arms, shouting, "I want to see your bottom too! I love to see it!"
Tigers' backsides are nothing new, but I've never seen a peacock's backside before!
Wu Yu then exclaimed to Yanran, "Cousin, so this is what they mean by 'the elephant in the parable of the blind men and the elephant'?"
Yanran glared at him. "The atmosphere is so nice, why are you talking about studying!"
Wu Yu: "..."
Cui Xiaoqiu smiled slightly and pointed behind her, saying, "Yanran, look, there's a tiger in the cage."
Yanran immediately became excited. "Where? Where is it? Let me see."
Wu Yu blushed with anger.
However, he quickly calmed down.
It's alright, he's young, he has plenty of time!
Wuxian saw Guagua looking at the peacock, he frowned and reluctantly looked down as well.
It's as if if he helps look at these ugly things, Guagua will see less of them.
However, he simply couldn't bear to look at it; it was so ugly he couldn't understand what those cheering people were so excited about.
Wuxian, bored, shifted his gaze to the back.
His brain structure may be different from that of ordinary people, and his eyesight is also exceptionally good.
"Mother!" Wuxian suddenly called out.
Tang Zhuyun was discussing the attire of women from Nanyue with Ren Yingying when she heard this. She responded gently, "What's Wuxian?"
"Mother!" Wuxian called out, pointing downstairs.
"Mother is here." Tang Zhuyun came over and took him from the wet nurse. "Mother is here."