Chapter 65

Chapter 65

Liu Family Courtyard.

No one dared to look up at Emperor Xiao Yunzhou.

After a series of changes in expression, Xiao Yunzhou finally suppressed his surprise upon hearing the princess's voice.

After all, he was the emperor, and there was nothing he hadn't seen before.

In that moment, he regained his composure.

He personally crossed over Wei Zheng, moved a reclining chair in the courtyard, and then made tea for himself, pouring a cup. He didn't forget to pour for the Liu family as well.

"Please, have a seat, all of you. What are you all staring at me for?" Emperor Xiao Yunzhou chuckled.

He suppressed the tumult in his heart, but there was still a hint of resentment in his gaze towards Wei Zheng.

It was all because of the eunuchs who misled him!

They didn't even leave him the chance to get up in the morning and put on his own shoes!

His hands were only good for writing and shooting a bow!

Xiao Yunzhou looked at Wei Zheng, who had been with him since childhood, taking care of him.

Wei Zheng: "..."

He looked bewildered.

What had he done wrong? Everything was fine, so why did he upset the emperor again?

"Enough, Wei Zheng, sit down. Don't move unless necessary."

"?!" Wei Zheng was almost about to jump in place.

Master Liu, Madam Liu, Concubine Liu who was allowed to stay at home, and Fifth Prince Cheng Qian who was specially permitted to leave the palace today, all lowered their heads, looking at their own toes.

It was as if flowers were blooming on the ground.

*Cough.*

In the end, it was Old Madam Liu who nudged Master Liu's arm.

Master Liu finally woke up as if from a dream, "Your Majesty, you honor our humble home with your presence, we are truly overwhelmed by your favor!"

As soon as he spoke, Emperor Xiao Yunzhou noticed the situation in the courtyard.

Upon closer inspection, his eyes almost hurt.

This courtyard wasn't even half the size of his study where he usually handled memorials.

There was only one well, along with a grape arbor, and two chickens.

There wasn't enough space even for a reclining chair.

Surveying the surrounding rooms, the walls were mottled, the curtains worn out, and the passageways narrow.

There were only four rooms in total.

Xiao Yunzhou took a deep breath, did the Liu family usually live here?

Master Liu was truly incorruptible!

And Concubine Liu, as a consort, didn't even take care of the household!

This was what a true upright official and consort looked like!

Xiao Yunzhou was somewhat moved, immediately waving his hand at the Liu family, "Carry on with your tasks, pay no mind to Us."

Though he said that, when Master Liu continued to stir the pot, Xiao Yunzhou stood up and followed behind him.

Master Liu: "..."

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"It's nothing, We're just observing."

[Stirring the pot, hehe, exercising hand-eye coordination~ Children who are hands-on, with all-round development in virtue, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics, and labor, is no lie.]

Xiao ChuChu irresponsibly commented in his mind.

[Back in the day, there were handicraft and art classes in elementary school, and even a big clean-up labor class... all scientifically designed educational courses.]

After finishing his meal, Emperor Xiao Yunzhou did not stay in the Liu family's courtyard. He instructed Concubine Liu to take good care of the little princess and hurried back to the imperial palace.

The first thing he did was summon the eunuch in charge.

"Starting today, tell the princes' personal eunuchs that they should wash, dress, and put on their shoes by themselves!"

The eunuch simply couldn't believe his ears.

"Also, during lunchtime, let the princes all go to the kitchen to observe."

Huh?

The eunuch looked up in confusion.

"After they have observed, let the princes help with washing and selecting vegetables, for about the time it takes an incense stick to burn."

"!!!"

What in the world?

The news spread throughout the palace that day.

Not only were the eunuchs and palace maids shocked and spreading the word, even the empress and concubines hurriedly ran to the Cining Palace, joining the empress dowager in opposition.

How could the princes wash vegetables?

What is the emperor thinking?

But the opposition was in vain.

Xiao Yunzhou waved his hand, "As concubines in the palace, you must lead by example as well. Starting today, reduce the number of palace maids and eunuchs by one third, and personally go to the kitchen to help."

The empress and concubines almost thought they had misheard.

The emperor had gone mad.

"Mother, you are of old age, so you don't have to do it," Xiao Yunzhou also knew filial piety, "just weave in the palace."

Even the empress dowager fell silent, even she had work to do?

Is the Jing Country finished?

Is the treasury out of silver?

Can't even afford eunuchs anymore?

The empress dowager was terrified.

After ten days of continuous turmoil, officials began to submit memorials of opposition.

Among them, the most severe were the Imperial Censors led by Imperial Cabinet Lord Fu Cha.

"Your Majesty, you have been neglecting your duties by studying medicine with the imperial physician in recent days."

"Why are you allowing the princes to join in the fun and neglect their studies? A nobleman stays far from the kitchen, and a prince's studies are for the sake of the country and the people!"

Xiao Yunzhou was cornered in the morning court, with almost all the ministers kneeling on the ground.

"Your Majesty, diligence leads to excellence while idleness leads to decay!"

"Each trade has its own specialization! How can the princes enter the kitchen? How can the emperor intervene in the affairs of the Imperial Academy of Medicine?!"

Each person's words were like a torrent that threatened to engulf Xiao Yunzhou.

But he held the little princess in his arms, and soon saw the iron cavalry rushing towards the court.

"Report—"

"Your Majesty, urgent news from eight hundred miles away!"

"Liu Chang from the Imperial Academy of Medicine, leading one hundred physicians from the outskirts, used the epidemic-dispersing formula drafted by Your Majesty to control the imminent outbreak of the epidemic!"

"Three thousand people infected, and one thousand two hundred have been preliminarily cured!"

The entire civil and military officials were left speechless.

What?

Physicians using whose formula?

The emperor's?!!