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In the early years of the Yuan Dynasty, as Lou Yu began to stabilize the realm, he found himself burdened with a multitude of affairs that had accumulated over decades.
Lou Yu had spent several days in the imperial study, inundated with petitions that arrived in a steady stream. His pace in reviewing them could never match the speed at which officials submitted them. He could not entrust this task to Lou Yan, as he felt uneasy about it.
At that moment, he suddenly recalled a conversation he had with Ye Chen regarding a play script. Although it was merely a script, it contained insights into the divisions of positions within the Three Departments and Six Ministries, particularly concerning the Imperial Examination system. Lou Yu thought this might be an opportunity to alter the current desolate and broken situation.
Thus, in July of the first year of Zhao Yuan, Great Founder Lou Yu established the Imperial Examination System, announcing it to the world. From the counties to the capital, candidates with talent were invited to participate in the examinations and gain opportunities for official positions.
This move garnered widespread praise across the realm. Although it disrupted the interests of powerful families, Lou Yu was a ruler who had seized power through bloodshed; who would dare to challenge him?
In August of the first year of Zhao Yuan, there was an increase in palace maids coming and going, including Kun Ze. Especially in Yangxin Palace, one could hardly lift their eyes without seeing a flurry of youthful figures. Consequently, his imperial study and Yangxin Palace became places where Lou Yan could intervene at will.
Lou Yu had executed several audacious Kun Ze, which finally brought some semblance of order to Xin Xiang within the palace. However, Lou Yan grew bolder still, even bringing several children of ministers' families into the harem without his consent.
"Elder Sister, what is the meaning of this?" Lou Yu asked softly as he sipped his tea, his gaze dark and fixed intently on Lou Yan.
Lou Yan sat across from him with a smile on her face, pointing at a row of Kun Ze standing before them. "Ah Yu, these are all carefully selected Kun Ze for you by Elder Sister. Why not choose a few to enrich your harem?"
Lou Yu slowly raised his eyes to survey them.
These Kun Ze evoked a sense of familiarity in him. Who were they imitating? Or were they deliberately dressed this way? Lou Yu's heart already understood.
He suddenly slammed his teacup down on the table with force. Lou Yan froze instantly, while the Kun Ze were so frightened that they immediately knelt on the ground, hands pressed against it, faces buried low and not daring to look up.
"Elder Sister, I have said before that my harem does not require your interference. Changyu Princess should spare some effort," he declared sternly.
Lou Yan thought Lou Yu was merely throwing a tantrum and quickly composed herself, saying, "Ah Yu, you..."
“Changyu Princess, it would be better for you to call me Your Majesty. There is a distinction between ruler and subject, and we must not lose our manners, lest we become the subject of ridicule.”
Lou Yu did not wait for her to finish speaking; he coldly interjected, catching Lou Yan off guard and leaving her embarrassed.
Who didn’t know that she was the only blood relative of the current Emperor, and a favored one at that? Given their blood ties, Lou Yu had been close to her since childhood. She never expected that the current Lou Yu could be so indifferent. It seemed that no matter who ascended to that supreme position, they would become unapproachable.
Lou Yan stood in shock for a long while before slowly rising. She bowed to Lou Yu and said, “Your Majesty, I beg your pardon.”
At this moment, Lou Yu intended to teach Lou Yan a lesson; otherwise, she might continuously find ways to send people into his harem in the future.
After a brief pause, he allowed Lou Yan to rise before waving his sleeve and striding away.
Recently, affairs in the palace had entered a steady routine. With the operation of the cabinet established by Lou Yu, a group of people assisted him in reviewing memorials, significantly easing his burden.
That day, after finishing his review of the memorials, Lou Yu walked slowly to the top of the stone steps. He raised his eyes and took in the bustling scene of the entire capital. The night market was ablaze with lights and filled with lively chatter, more spectacular than the bonfires in the Military Camp, bringing him a sense of peace.
This was the peaceful world he had created. He had done it!
As the exhilaration in his heart subsided, Lou Yu lowered his gaze, wondering how Ye Chen was faring at that moment.
Lou Yu gently closed his eyes, recalling the image of that young man wielding a silver spear in the Military Camp, shouting boisterously. He probably never imagined that one day he would ascend to this lofty position and become a beast trapped within the shackles of imperial power.
The streets of Jiangnan were undoubtedly prosperous; without a curfew, pedestrians flowed in and out from morning till night.
Early that morning, vendors at the market began calling out their wares, their shouts intertwining in a lively chorus.
Among the thronging crowd was a horse-drawn carriage moving at a steady pace. The carriage bore the distinct mark of the Ming Family merchant group. Why would a Ming Family carriage be here in the chaotic East Market so early in the morning?
In an instant, everyone couldn’t help but steal glances at this carriage.
After enduring the dreadful Rain Dew Period, Ming Xiting finally grasped the bizarre worldview of this place. Ultimately, he could no longer bear it and decided to seek out Ye Chen; he desperately needed comfort at that moment.
Ye Chen had told him that he had been in this world for nearly ten years and had yet to find a way back home, so he constantly advised Ming Xiting to accept his situation.
Ming Xiting was not in the mood to listen to such words and immediately burst into tears. It was only after he had cried himself out that Ye Chen took his pulse.
His legs still felt weak, and early in the morning, he had Su Ye help him go find Ye Chen. Seeing that his young master was finally willing to seek medical attention, Su Ye was thrilled and quickly took him away.
Ming Xiting sat in the luxurious carriage, but his mood was far from good. Despite the numerous wool cushions inside, the ride was still bumpy, a stark contrast to his own long Rolls-Royce Phantom.
Dazed, Ming Xiting stepped down from the carriage and saw Ye Chen's son standing in front of Yangsheng Hall, looking utterly wronged as a man tormented him.
At that moment, the little guy had red eyes and a pouted mouth, crying incessantly while staring at the candied hawthorn in the man's hand, his face full of grievance.
Who was this man? How could he snatch food from a child?
Lou Yu had secretly arrived in Jiangnan, planning to stay quietly for a few days to see how Ye Chen was doing before continuing his undercover visits to other counties.
However, upon reaching Yangsheng Hall, which had been scouted out by his informants as Ye Chen's residence, he found himself unable to step inside.
After hesitating for a long time, he decided that he would just stand outside and take a distant look at Ye Chen to confirm that he was well before leaving. Just then, he noticed a small boy who barely reached his waist standing in front of him. The child tugged at his clothing and asked brightly, "Uncle, are you here to see a doctor?"
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