Chapter 371: Favored Consort
Han Ruzi slept late and rose early, left several orders for Prince Donghai, then went directly to the Hall of Diligent Administration to handle court affairs with the Chancellor and others. Shen Mingzhi tentatively made arrangements for two officials according to his own judgment, and the Emperor expressed approval for both.
The Emperor’s only requirement for the Chancellor was to stabilize the court ministers and regional officials – for now, he didn’t need them to accomplish anything, just not to cause trouble.
Han Ruzi returned to the Weary Marquis’s residence for lunch. After the meal, Zhang Youcai stepped forward and asked, “Should we send the Gentle Consort back to the palace this afternoon?”
The palace consorts took turns coming to the Weary Marquis’s residence to serve the Emperor, each for three days. Gentle Consort Deng Yun’s time was up.
Han Ruzi hesitated for a moment. “Let her stay one more day.”
“Yes.” Zhang Youcai agreed respectfully, but couldn’t help showing a trace of dissatisfaction on his face.
Han Ruzi raised his hand and tapped the eunuch’s forehead, laughing. “Mind your own business.”
Zhang Youcai cried out and covered his head, but became even bolder. “Your Majesty, with so many consorts, why… why… must you favor the Gentle Consort? She killed the chickens and ducks in the residence – shouldn’t she be punished?”
“Do you really want to know what We are thinking?”