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His Majesty clearly wanted to rush over and grab the mischievous empress and spank her, but he still sat on top of her with a straight face.

He felt really unhappy.

He glanced at Xiao Ruyue with the intention of "you'll know when you get back tonight".

Xiao Ruyue replied him with a look of confidence and sat down as if nothing had happened.

Fang Weiyong looked at the Little Demon Empress's and the Little Demon Empress's eyes, and pretended that he did not see them. He cleared his throat and announced the start of the banquet.

Yuwen He took the initiative to raise his wine cup, and the others followed suit.

First, the officials drank a cup together, and then the three Imperial Guards began to toast the Emperor.

Xiao Ruyue also drank happily like the others, but what was in her cup was not wine, but specially brewed sweet water.

The Jonglin banquet was a very important occasion, and the ladies had already prepared everything well and meticulously. During the banquet, there would inevitably be kings who would say a few official words, and old men who would come out to show off. Naturally, Xiao Ruyue and the others, who were usually the top three in the new subject, would inevitably socialize with a bunch of old men.

Cui Jingxuan was really not good with words, his personality was old-fashioned and serious, easily offending others. That old-fashioned Old Qiu was about to get angry after being said a few words, so Xiao Ruyue quickly interrupted, calming the flames of war.

Cui Jingxuan still wanted to say something, but when Xiao Ruyue stepped on his foot, he immediately shouted "Ah!" and immediately shut her mouth.

After the previous incident, Du Ziheng's attitude towards him had become much calmer. However, it was rare to see him again, he had a lot of things he wanted to say to Xiao Ruyue, but the situation was not right, so he could only put it aside.

During the banquet, Xiao Ruyue and the other two had learnt quite a lot from the old officials, other than the stubborn old man who always relied on his seniority to talk.

Although Xiao Jingyu was young, he was still an example for Du Ziheng and Cui Jingxuan. To be able to rely on his own abilities at such a young age, wasn't this something that anyone could do?

As a result, Du Ziheng and Cui Jingxuan liked to chat with Xiao Jingyu the most, and they respected and feared Yue Xiang the most.

On the contrary, Xiao Ruyue became the most idle person, talking to this lord and chatting with him.

The Wang Shangshu of the Ministry of Work was tasting the wine when he suddenly praised, "The empress has managed the imperial harem well. Even the culinary skills of the imperial chef seem to have improved a lot."

Being praised like that, Xiao Ruyue didn't know if she should be happy or not.

What was wrong with a foreign delegate suddenly saying this? But it also seemed to be logical.

Yuwen He squinted, but saw that Wang Shangshu's face was normal, as though he had said something very normal.

When the other adults heard Wang Shangshu's words, they all agreed. "The taste of this dish is indeed a little different. Did the empress change the chef?"

Xiao Ruyue raised her eyebrows, and looked at Yuwen He. The two of them understood each other.

Yuwen He revealed a slight smile, and said: "The empress has just recovered from her illness, if there's anything wrong with it, everyone can say whatever you want."

Almost all of the officials were praising him.

Xiao Ruyue could see that the stubborn old man Minister Qiu's lips were touching each other, he did not make a sound, but the words on his lips, was most likely said "It's just seeking fame." It meant …

Xiao Ruyue couldn't help but curl the corner of her mouth: If a person hates it when they don't like you, then no matter what you do, it would be wrong.

For example, this Minister Qiu.

It was because she had blocked his grandson's daughter's Queen's Dream that everything she did was wrong.

Xiao Ruyue suddenly regretted it a little, regretted not scolding the beauty before she was locked in the cold palace.

This Minister Qiu already hated her so much that if she knew that his darling granddaughter had been sent to the cold palace by her, she would definitely want to skin her alive!

Thinking about how Minister Qiu would jump up and scold him after getting angry, Xiao Ruyue immediately lost the mood to eat.

It was true.

Every word that Cui Jingxuan said to the Minister Qiu was stung, but the moment he spoke to Xiao Jingyu, it was as if he had become a completely different person.

Was this simply because Minister Qiu was a person who was extremely loathsome?

Xiao Ruyue thought about it, she believed more in the latter.

There was talk and food at the Jonlin banquet, and the monarch and his subjects were surprisingly harmonious.

Xiao Ruyue also felt a sense of substitution.

Looking at how Du Ziheng spoke frankly with his understanding of the Nation of China, she deeply felt that Yuwen He had found a very reliable talent.

Cui Jingxuan was strict and strict, making him a good judge of punishment. I believe Yuwen He already had a plan in mind.

The Minister of Industry, Master Wang, and Xiao Ruyue spoke a few words, as if they had found a good friend, and the conversation could not stop.

However, her grandmother's family was passed down to the most famous craftsman in Western Xia. Although she wasn't really proficient in craftsmanship, she was still slightly knowledgeable about various water conservancy projects.

As if digging out a precious jade, the Wang Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry continuously praised, "A good seedling, a good seedling. At such a young age, you are diligent and willing to learn. In the future, you will definitely be able to do a great thing." As he said that, he placed one hand on Xiao Ruyue's shoulder.

Wang Shangshu was a shrewd person, he had seen the empress twice before, but he wasn't sure if it was because Xiao Ruyue had disguised himself in such a clever way that he couldn't recognise him, or it was because he was too excited to realize that the handsome young man in front of him was the empress, and he was actually patting the empress's shoulder.

Will he be frightened when he finds out in the future?

Xiao Ruyue was stunned for a moment, then smiled with him, and said humbly: "I dare not accept your kindness, Master Wang."

Wang Shangshu thought that the young was being shy, and said solemnly: "Since a youth like the Flower Searcher is so talented, would you be willing to join my Ministry of Industry and take me as your master?"

This time, Xiao Ruyue was truly frightened, and she subconsciously looked at Yuwen He.

Wang Shangshu also looked towards Yuwen He's place. He seemed to have suddenly realized something and quickly knelt down. "Your Majesty, this humble subject wishes to ask Your Majesty for the permission of a creator."

Xiao Ruyue didn't know whether she should kneel down or not, and stood there blankly.

The other adults also stopped what they were doing and looked over. Even Yue Xiang, Xiao Jingyu, Du Ziheng and the others were watching quietly.

Yue Xiang and Xiao Jingyu looked at each other, a little surprised: Wang Shangshu is not a place that just anyone would take a liking to. When he picked people, it was even more difficult for him to do so than when he was in the top three.

Du Ziheng and Cui Jingxuan were both shocked, as they could not understand what was happening before them.

The king was the focus of all attention.

The hall fell silent for a moment.

After a while.

"Wang Shangshu's eyes are high on top, every time it was us who gave it to you, you push him out, and this is probably the first time you took the initiative to bring him to the Ministry of Industry." Yuwen He's tone was light and calm, no emotions could be discerned.

Wang Shangshu's heart had almost reached his throat as cold sweat seeped out of his forehead.

All the ministers present held their breaths, not daring to breathe.

Xiao Ruyue secretly broke into a cold sweat for Wang Shangshu.

"Wang Qingshui's family dotes on talent so much that they even made a request at the Qionglin banquet. Since he wants to join the Ministry of Industry, is there any reason for us not to agree?" However, Yuwen He's attitude changed drastically as he said that, and a light smile surfaced on his face, "We remember that the Water Division of the Ministry of Industry has a deficiency, and Situ Wu has filled it. Does Wang Shangshu have any objections?"

"This subject agrees."

I don't agree!

The empress was about to go crazy.

She only knew a little bit of how to shoulder such a heavy burden. She did not dare to shoulder such a burden casually!

Under the gazes of everyone, she did not dare glare at Yuwen He, but she shot a glance at him, which was enough to make her intentions clear.

However, Yuwen He's expression did not change, as if he did not care.

All of the ministers present revealed expressions of surprise. The matter of the Water Division being vacant had been going on for a long time, and the one that was lacking was not a small lack, but one of the heads of the Water Division. Wasn't it a bit too fast for a new branch scout to directly step in?

"Your Majesty, this humble subject has a copy." As expected, Minister Qiu was the first to jump out.

Yuwen He said indifferently: "If Minister Qiu feels that all of the scouts are suitable for this position, then immediately find someone that can satisfy Wang Shangshu and do your job in the future."

Minister Qiu was speechless.

Even the people in charge of the Department of the Civil Service did not dare to boast about this matter easily. One had to know that the Water Division was truly one of a thousand. It was not as if they were any random cat or dog. Otherwise, they would not have dragged it out for so long, and it would still be an empty spot.

He was naturally aware of Wang Shangshu's temperament and character, and as such, the Department of the Civil Service Grand Elder did not speak, but instead maintained his silence.

On the other hand, Wang Shangshu was secretly happy for the talent that he had gotten.

Xiao Ruyue could only hold her forehead.

Wang Shangshu kowtowed to Yuwen He heavily, "Thank you for your grace, Lord!"

Yuwen He waved his hand and said: "I am the one who should be thanking Wang Qing's family for choosing such a good talent for the nation. Get up. Both Wang Qingzhi and the flowerman have their own rewards. "

"" Xiao Ruyue was speechless.

The ministers looked at each other in dismay. This was the first time they had to leave at a Qiulin banquet. His Majesty's attitude was obviously in favor of this decision.

Just who was Situ Wu, to have such ability!

Feeling the probing gazes from all directions, Xiao Ruyue's scalp tingled. She looked in Yuwen He's direction only to see that the corners of his mouth curled up into a smile, and the smile in her eyes grew even more pronounced.

Xiao Ruyue was suddenly enlightened: she had fallen into the pit dug by the dog-emperor once again.

Can you be happy to do couples love each other! I've never seen a heartless emperor like you who repeatedly dug holes for his queen to jump into!

Xiao Ruyue's heart almost collapsed.

But in front of so many eyes, she couldn't do anything. Wang Shangshu saw that she was still standing there in a daze, so he tugged her sleeve, "Kneel down and show your gratitude."

Xiao Ruyue held back her anger and slowly knelt down to kowtow, "This humble subject thanks Your Majesty for your grace, this humble subject will definitely die to repay the grace!"

She almost squeezed the word out of her teeth.