northernbook Chapter 235: Me again?
Chapter 235: Me again?
At dinner time, Jiang Yueyang successfully ate the grilled lamb chops and sweet and sour pork with pineapple that she had been craving for.
Also, the sweet and sour pork with pineapple was a great success tonight.
Originally, these two dishes were not available tonight, but Minister Jiang specifically asked someone to go to the kitchen and ask the chef to make more.
He also asked them to make two servings of sweet and sour pork with pineapple, one for his daughter and one for himself, and no one should snatch it from anyone else.
Both father and daughter like sweet and slightly spicy food, and pineapple sweet and sour pork is absolutely perfect for them.
After eating and drinking, Jiang Yueyang asked Qingming to deliver a letter to Ye Wuhen.
I don’t know if something happened, but Ye Wuhen hasn’t come yet.
It was not until she was about to go to bed that Ye Wuhen appeared on the roof of Lanyue Pavilion.
Then, under the clear and sharp gaze, he jumped down.
Ye Wuhen swaggered into Jiang Yueyang's room in front of Qingming, and poured himself a cup of tea.
Jiang Yueyang came out of the inner room neatly dressed and saw him sitting on a stool with his legs crossed, staring at Qingming.
"What's the matter with you calling me here?" Ye Wuhen spoke first.
It was already late, so Jiang Yueyang didn't waste any time and just took out a ring and handed it to him.
"Space Ring."
Ye Wuhen stood up quickly, ran over, and finally picked up the space ring and said with surprise, "Is it for me?"
"Um... I just thought it would be inconvenient for me to go out and buy things myself every time, so it would be more convenient to leave this for you."
Ye Wuhen immediately revealed a disappointed expression, "So it's not for me?"
"This thing is more expensive than you can imagine. I can't give it away for free. If you pay for it, I can buy one for you."
"How many?"
Jiang Yueyang raised three fingers.
"Three hundred thousand?"
Jiang Yueyang shook his head and said, "Make a bold guess!"
"Thirty...million?"
Seeing that she didn't speak, Ye Wuhen swallowed and said, "Three hundred million?"
"correct."
Ye Wuhen frowned, "Why is it so expensive?"
"The item itself is only 30,000, but there's an additional technology tax."
“What a pit.”
Jiang Yueyang raised an eyebrow at him, "So, do you want to buy it?"
Ye Wuhen thought about it and chuckled, "Forget it, aren't you leaving this thing with me temporarily? Lend it to me."
"Row."
Hearing this, Ye Wuhen immediately put on the ring.
Then, with a thought, he saw the scene inside the space ring.
At this time, a lot of things were already placed in the space ring.
There were tons of potatoes, corn, sweet potatoes, sweet potato sprouts, a variety of fruits and a bunch of peppers.
Ye Wuhen suddenly raised his eyes and looked at Jiang Yueyang, "Those peppers..."
"You can consider it as a friendly donation, or as payment for helping me."
"Jiang Yueyang..." Ye Wuhen pretended to give her a big hug.
Jiang Yueyang reached out to stop him from getting closer, "Don't be sentimental, it's too corny."
"As a stranger in a foreign land, you can always trust me."
Jiang Yueyang hummed softly, "By the way, give me an address and I'll send someone to pick it up from your place."
"Huaxia Grocery Store on Changle Street."
***
The next day, in the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
Emperor Yuan sat there with a bad look on his face, and it was obvious that he was worried about the Empress's health.
Jiang Yueyang subconsciously looked at where Guo Yuan was standing, and it was just as she expected.
Yuanzheng Guo did not come to court today. He must be in the Imperial Hospital or Ning'an Palace.
The Minister of Rites stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, will you grant the requests of the many foreign nations to present their gifts?"
"Do they have any other requests besides offering gifts?"
"They hope to exchange and learn with our Great Xia, and ideally, to have their students enter the Imperial Academy. To this end, they can offer invaluable treasures."
Emperor Yuan glanced at all the civil and military officials, and finally his eyes fell on Kong Jijiu.
"What do you think, Mr. Kong?"
Kong Jijiu stepped forward and replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, I think this is inappropriate. Our Imperial Academy is a place where we cultivate the pillars of our nation. If we rashly allow foreign students to enter, we may cause trouble."
However, if the refusal is too abrupt, it will not be conducive to diplomacy."
Emperor Yuan nodded slightly. "I share this concern. Do you have any ideas for a solution that would satisfy both of us?"
Bai Ze stepped out and saluted, saying, "Your Majesty, I have a plan. We can first set up an examination. If foreign students can pass, they can enter the Imperial Academy to study. If they cannot pass, then there is nothing we can do."
If there were foreign students who passed the exam, the Imperial College would set aside a separate classroom for them to study.
As for what to teach, it is entirely up to us.
In addition, a deadline should be set for exchange and learning.
This way we can obtain precious treasures and demonstrate the magnanimity and tolerance of our dynasty."
A glint of appreciation flashed in Emperor Yuan's eyes. "Qing Bai, this is a very good idea. Let's do it this way."
The Minister of the Ministry of Rites agreed.
Just in case, Emperor Yuan looked at Jiang Yueyang who was staring at Bai Ze.
"At that time, the Minister of the Honglu Temple, Bai Qing, and Jiang Yueyang will receive the foreign envoys together."
"Me again?" Jiang Yueyang blurted out.
By the time she realized her work attitude was inappropriate, it was too late to undo the damage.
"It can't be you?" Emperor Yuan asked back.
"That's not what I meant. It's just..." Jiang Yueyang hesitated, "It's just... isn't that the job of the Honglu Temple? I'm just a library editor... I don't know how to receive envoys."
"If you don't understand, just learn. The Minister of the Ministry of Rites will not be stingy with his teachings."
"But I don't want to learn!" Jiang Yueyang muttered unhappily in her heart, "The more I know, the more I have to do."
Emperor Yuan: “…”
All the civil and military officials nodded in agreement. What he said was true. The capable ones always work harder.
System: [Host, your career has been booming lately! I bet it won't be long before you'll be able to climb over your father's head and run wild.]
Minister Jiang: “…”
In the past, Emperor Yuan and all the civil and military officials would definitely not agree with what the system said now, and would think that he was being arrogant.
But now they feel that this is not impossible.
Emperor Yuan asked seriously, "Jiang Yueyang, can you handle the reception of foreign envoys?"
Jiang Yueyang snorted inwardly, "Can I still say no?"
She was dissatisfied in her heart, but on the surface she put on a fake smile and said, "I obey your command."
Emperor Yuan curled his lips in satisfaction and then picked up a memorial on the table.
"Inspector Yan has submitted a memorial requesting the court to appoint a new Luoyang County Magistrate as soon as possible. Do you have any suitable candidates?"