northernbook Chapter 218 After the Banquet
Chapter 218 After the Banquet
These rose balls are made to be eaten in one bite. Jia Hu ate two in a row, but felt a little too sweet. He then ate some fruit and wild vegetables to cleanse his palate.
I don't know about others, but Jia Hu is quite satisfied.
Jia Hu had almost finished eating and began to observe his surroundings. It should be about time, right? When will the Emperor begin his interrogation?
Jia Hu was quite interested in watching it; he could learn something from this live version of officialdom struggles.
Jia Hu observed that the ministers and the emperor were all leisurely eating and chatting, a harmonious scene between the ruler and his subjects.
Jia Hu believed that the Emperor would definitely arrange for someone to conduct a secret investigation before his arrival; this was something he was certain to do.
Is the calm tonight the calm before the storm, or is it because everyone in Jinan Prefecture is honest and upright, and all the officials are good?
This is a bit hard to believe, but he believes that there must be good officials who are incorruptible and wholeheartedly care about the people.
However, there is also a saying that goes, "A clean prefect can earn 100,000 taels of silver in three years."
The emperor was eating and chatting with the ministers next to him when he glanced over and saw his newly adopted grandson, whose eyes were darting around, seemingly lost in thought.
The Emperor found it somewhat amusing; after all, he was still a child, unable to hide his thoughts.
He was satisfied with what his secret guards had brought him. If the water was too clear, there would be no fish. He could completely control who could be used and who had to be killed.
Judging from the look in this kid's eyes, he's clearly bored and just wants to watch a show; I'm afraid I can't satisfy him.
He didn't intend to reveal what he had found out at tonight's dinner, or to talk about killing anyone.
He won't stay in Jinan for just a day or two. If he stays too long, those who can't hold back will show their faces, and then we'll deal with them all at once.
When the meal was almost finished, the Emperor said, "The young prince is too young; let him go back and rest."
When the young imperial grandson was about to leave, the ministers naturally followed suit and all ordered their grandsons to be sent back first.
Jia Hu waited all night but didn't see what he wanted to see, and felt a little bored.
Now clear out all their children. Are they going to watch dancing and drinking?
Jia Daishan: "You two go back first. Remember what your grandfather told you before: stay in the house and don't go out anywhere."
Jia Daishan looked at his grandson with a bored and helpless expression.
Where did this love of joining in the fun come from? It must be from his eldest son!
"Alright, alright, you two should go back now! I think His Majesty intends to stay here for a few more days. I'll find time to take you out for some fun, so your trip won't be in vain."
Jia Daihua also said.
Tonight, the Emperor did not discuss any political affairs concerning Jinan Prefecture at the banquet. He only asked a few questions about the lives of the common people and did not delve into the topic before changing the subject.
Judging from this, the Emperor probably wants to stay in Jinan Prefecture for a couple more days.
The children left, presumably after being told beforehand. They all behaved themselves and went back to their own yards, without saying they wanted to gather together to play.
Jia Hu and Jia Zhen wanted to send the young prince back first, and Situ Minghe wanted to invite them to go to his place together.
My uncle will definitely be back very late, and I'll be bored by myself. But before he left, my uncle specifically told me not to wander off.
Seeing the young prince's conflicted expression, Jia Hu laughed and said, "After riding in carriages and sleeping in tents for so many days, you must really miss sleeping in a bed. Let's all get a good rest tonight, and we can play together again tomorrow."