Chapter Entering the Palace

The next day, Lu Yaoyao had breakfast and set off for the capital.

As soon as he entered the city gate, he met King Jin.

It turned out that he knew that she was going to the capital today, so she was waiting to accompany him to the palace to see the saint.

In the Imperial Study Room, Emperor Hongwen had just finished his morning court. The focus of today's court discussion was how to deal with those big and small aristocratic families and businessmen who were struggling to make money for the country.

Today's Emperor Hongwen is more majestic than before, and few officials in the court dare to stand up and speak out against him, especially those officials from aristocratic families who can be said to have their tail between their legs now.

Although Emperor Hongwen was the emperor in the past, he had no military power and was just a toothless tiger. However, with the fall of Zhen Guogong, Emperor Hongwen almost took back most of his military power.

Especially in the capital city, all the military power is in his hands, and with the recent downfall of Zhen Guogong, many generals who were originally neutral or did not take Emperor Hongwen too seriously have also become honest.

All those who should hand over power have been handed over, otherwise they will be loyal to the emperor honestly.

It can be said that the current Emperor Hongwen can be regarded as a real emperor.

Everyone in the court knew his attitude towards the aristocratic family. He had ordered Duke Zhen Guo to take action several times before, but Duke Zhen Guo didn't know why he didn't take action.

Now that there is no Zhen Guo Gong to stop him, who knows if Emperor Hongwen will get angry and swing his butcher knife directly at them?

When the time comes, there will be no place to cry.

So just stay patiently.

Moreover, this time, not all of the aristocratic families were people who wanted to enrich the country, but there were still many smart people who understood that the Duke of Zhen was beginning to decline, and even if he had the power to back up, he would not be able to sustain it for long.

Therefore, there are still many people who started to regress early, and only those who still hold on to illusions continue to step on the wrong side.

Nowadays, most people do not speak up, and Emperor Hongwen has become more assertive. He dare not speak up if he wants to, and people who have nothing to do with him will not interfere.

As a direct result, the decision made at the court today became the final word of Emperor Hongwen.

"I have never felt so comfortable."

In the Imperial Study Room, Emperor Hongwen's face was full of pride and joy. The anger he had been holding in for so many years was finally released. This feeling couldn't be more comfortable.

"People from these aristocratic families are most attuned to the situation. Yesterday, the person in charge of the Luo family went to the princess's villa overnight. Yi Laonu saw that he must have received some news and went to ask the princess for help."

Hearing this, Emperor Hongwen's eyes narrowed slightly, but he soon relaxed and said, "The Luo family is quite good this time, and Yao Yao also said good things about them several times in front of me."

"Since she wants to protect her, I will give her this face. The Luo family will not deal with it this time."

"Anyway, Ryo and the others won't be able to cause any trouble in the future."

"Yes."

Wang De also nodded repeatedly.

Not long after, a servant came from outside to report that Princess Wanfu and His Highness Prince Jin wanted to see him.

"Hey, I just mentioned her, and here she is, and she's here with her, please come in quickly."

Wang De quickly smiled and turned around to invite him.

"I have met the emperor."

The two of them entered the royal study and saluted together.

"No gift, no gift, why are you two here together?"

"When I entered the palace just now, I happened to meet the ministers who were retiring from the court. In twos and threes, I heard some things about His Majesty's desire to clean up the aristocratic family."

"No, I'm here to ask for a favor from His Majesty."

Lu Yaoyao didn't intend to be secretive, and explained the purpose of his visit as soon as he opened his mouth.

"The Luo family?"

Emperor Hongwen smiled slightly, and then said: "I just talked about this matter with Wang De. The Luo family has done a good job this time. In total, it has contributed to the country and is not included in the deal."

He didn't say anything to give Lu Yaoyao face, mainly because he had some words that he couldn't say clearly.

If he said it openly and people knew about it, I'm afraid Lu Yaoyao would have a headache by then.

He still kept in mind that his daughter didn't like trouble.

"The emperor is wise. I told Mr. Luo yesterday that he was worried for nothing. Our emperor is so wise. He will definitely not forget his achievements."

As soon as she said this, Emperor Hongwen laughed loudly and pointed at her.

"Stop flattering me. It's rare for you to come to the palace once. Today, you and Prince Jin will stay with me for lunch."

"Okay, but my daughter is very picky. Can the food in your imperial kitchen be good?"

"It's really hard to say."

Emperor Hongwen, who had always been confident, suddenly became a little unconfident.

When it comes to Beijing cuisine, it can be said that no one can compare with Lu Yaoyao.

He has also eaten the food at Baizhenlou a few times, which is indeed much better than the one in the Imperial Kitchen. He has also eaten the hot pot at Lu Yaoyao Villa.

That's something even the imperial dining room can't match.

"Haha, I'm just kidding, the things in this palace are all good, and there are many ingredients that I haven't gotten yet."

This is true at all. This is ancient times, and transportation is not convenient.

And Dongzhou Capital is located inland, so there are not many opportunities to eat seafood.

Ordinary people can only occasionally buy some dry goods from some merchants, and the quality is still very average.

Really high-quality or top-quality dried seafood can only be tasted in the palace.

Lu Yaoyao, who liked seafood in her previous life, suffered a lot after coming to Dongzhou.

"But, can I order my own food or cook it myself?"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Hongwen, King Jin and Wang De were all stunned.

After a while, Emperor Hongwen shook his head and said, "You are the princess, and you can live in a villa. What are you doing in the palace with so many servants watching?"

"You can order food, but you don't have to worry about making it yourself. If you want to eat something in particular and are worried that the chef can't do it well, I will ask Wang De to fetch you some good ingredients and bring them back later."

"Okay, this relationship is good. I will have to take a good look at it later. Your Majesty won't feel bad, right?"

Emperor Hongwen laughed again.

There is never a shortage of ingredients in his palace.

What can Dongzhou say? Although there were times in the past when there were famines among the people, most of the time during the years when he was the emperor, things were going smoothly in Dongzhou.

It is relatively prosperous and prosperous, and the people are living well, not to mention places like the imperial palace.

They chatted for a while first. Emperor Hongwen asked Wang De to take Lu Yaoyao to the imperial kitchen to look at the ingredients. When Lu Yaoyao left, he looked at King Jin and started talking again, about what Duke Zhen Guo said.

Please ask King Jin if he has any direction.

However, King Jin did not express his thoughts yesterday.

"Not yet. After all, so many years have passed, and many things still need to be sorted out first."

"Is the Emperor anxious to deal with Duke Zhenguo?"

Hearing this, Emperor Hongwen nodded unequivocally and said, "I have been aggrieved for so many years and finally captured him. I am a little anxious, but what you said is also very important. He has become like this now."

"Then let's put him under house arrest first and then take it easy."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Chapter completed!