Chapter 43: Chapter 39: Intelligence Only Affects How Fast I Review Memorials

Shen Jingxian felt that she was really foolish, truly.

She only knew from novels that the Emperor worked hard every day reviewing memorials, but never thought that this novel was not that novel, this Emperor was not that Emperor, this country was not that country.

The discrepancies of the world were truly vast.

It was probably the difference between an emperor who could dictate everything in a time of prosperity and an emperor without real power amidst internal and external troubles.

Her old dad was naturally the former.

“Yi Fen, here you need to write that I’m doing well and the Princess is also doing well.”

Shen Jingxian: …

The Junior Minister of the Ministry of Finance wrote to ask if the Emperor’s health has been good lately, how’s his appetite? How’s the Princess’s health today? How’s her appetite?

When Shen Jingxian first saw this memorial, she was confused. What on earth is this?

Unexpectedly, the Emperor thought it quite normal and even started teaching her how to reply.

This made Shen Jingxian couldn’t help but wonder, what on earth am I?

“Yi Fen, don’t be afraid, just respond in the tone of your father the Emperor.”

No! I’m not worried about the content of the reply, Emperor Dad, do you really think there’s nothing wrong with writing memorials this way!!!

Whatever, as long as you’re happy.

Shen Jingxian responded according to the Emperor’s words, then looked at the next one.

From Governor Wei Ning: Your Majesty, you mentioned last time that the Princess likes sweets, these are local mangoes from Xiqi, they can be eaten peeled, very sweet, offered to Your Majesty.

“Yi Fen, write here that you appreciated the thought, and if the Princess likes it, send more.”

Shen Jingxian: ?

A baffled Shen Jingxian wrote as instructed, then moved to the next one.

From the Governor of the Direct Province: Your Majesty, this is the rainfall condition from June in both North and South of the Capital City for your review. Lately, there’s been excess rain, and since Your Majesty last said the Princess likes white foxes, we have made an umbrella with a dream fox design for Her Highness. We hope the Princess likes it.

“Oh? Someone, bring the umbrella for a look.”

Soon, someone presented an oil-paper umbrella, unlike freshly-made ones, it didn’t have a strong tung oil smell, instead, it had a faint floral scent, indicating it was made quite some time ago.

The size of this oil-paper umbrella was slightly smaller than usual ones, fitting perfectly in Shen Jingxian’s hand, not heavy.

A white fox was painted on the umbrella, with vibrant red eyes, full of life, and when you looked at it, it seemed to look back at you. Its fur was immaculate, lying nobly on the umbrella.

Around it were trees, flowers, grass, the entire surface was filled without an ounce of clutter.

The Little Princess standing with such an umbrella looked quite complementary.

As if only this umbrella matched the Little Princess.

“My Yi Fen is truly beautiful!”

This was the Emperor, expressing the sentiment unique to a doting father.

“Quite pretty, then I’ll accept it.”

This was Shen Jingxian, who initially found this memorial pointless, but seeing the umbrella’s beauty decided to give a proper reply.

“The umbrella is very pretty, this Princess accepts it.”

Shen Jingxian accidentally forgot to reply in the Emperor’s tone, realizing her mistake only after finishing, she hastily asked the Emperor for help.

But the Emperor glanced at it without a worry, instead feeling quite sentimental, “Duan Biao is rather lucky.”

Seeing the Emperor didn’t say anything, Shen Jingxian didn’t mind anymore.

She realized that she couldn’t view this abnormal world with normal common sense.

If even an 8-year-old Princess could approve memorials, what else couldn’t she accept!

Shen Jingxian mentally prepared herself, feeling invincible!!

Yet Shen Jingxian still overestimated herself.

From the Direct Provincial Governor: Your Majesty, may I return to the Capital City to celebrate the Princess’s birthday?

The Emperor, upon hearing this, let out a shout belonging to a doting father, “Tell him there’s no need to submit another memorial.”

Shen Jingxian wrote as instructed.

Unexpectedly, the next one was still a memorial from the Direct Provincial Governor, with the same content.

From the Direct Provincial Governor: I request to return to the Capital City on April 5th to celebrate the Princess’s birthday!

The Emperor: There’s no need for a memorial for such matters!

Shen Jingxian wrote.

Next one.

Still the Direct Provincial Governor!

“Your Majesty! I want to return on April 5th to celebrate the Princess’s birthday!!”

The Emperor got angry, “You are not allowed to come!”

Shen Jingxian, pen in hand ready to write, suddenly thought of something, then asked, “Father, is the person who wrote this memorial named Duan Hong?”

The Emperor nodded, “Yi Fen, do you remember him?”

How could Shen Jingxian not remember, Duan Hong was Duan Shaoguang’s cousin, with a rugged appearance and abundant hair, yet he favored petite girls and had frightened countless girls in the Capital.

Due to too many complaints, even though Duan Hong had commendable skills, he was still thrown out of the Capital by the Emperor.

Who knew, before Duan Hong left, Duan Shaoguang brought him into the palace to celebrate the little princess’s birthday once when she was just five, and since then, Duan Hong couldn’t be stopped.

Duan Hong once cherished his lush beard and eyebrows, but fearing he would frighten the Princess, he would groom himself well each time he entered the palace.

During Shen Jingxian’s birthday, he would always appear on time, delivering a pile of gifts to the Princess, yet saying nothing, only hiding afar watching.

That gaze was full of longing, yet somewhat fearful, which made Shen Jingxian remember.

Duan Hong seemed to really enjoy coming to celebrate her birthday, he came every year before, if he wasn’t allowed this time he’d probably be sad…

Shen Jingxian prepared to plead for Duan Hong, “Father, I really like the gifts Uncle Duan Hong sends me every year.”

So could we let him come this year too!

The Emperor reached out to rub Shen Jingxian’s little head, looking at her with a gentle smile, “No need to worry, this kid will find a way to come even if he’s not allowed. Tell him he’s not allowed to come, then he won’t submit so many memorials.”

Shen Jingxian’s eyes widened, “But wouldn’t that be defying an imperial edict?”

The Emperor smiled brightly, “I’m an enlightened Emperor, merits and faults cancel out.”

Goodness, she finally understood why despite Duan Hong achieving feats that even children knew were impressive, he never got promoted.

It turned out to be like this!

From the Emperor’s strategy: merits and faults cancel out.

Truly cunning adults!

Shen Jingxian initially had some sympathy for Duan Hong, but after approving the same memorial ten times in a row, Shen Jingxian got angry.

From the Direct Provincial Governor: I really want to return to the Capital City to celebrate the Princess’s birthday!

Shen Jingxian: Not allowed!

Now, she responded without any pressure.

There were other memorials, asking how the Princess’s appetite was, wanting to send gifts to the Princess, and even those praising the Princess’s academic achievements, giving credit to the Emperor’s excellent teaching.

The Emperor responded to them all one by one.

Yes, the Princess’s appetite is very good, she’s even gained a bit of weight. (Shen Jingxian: You’re the one who’s fat! Your whole family is fat!)

The Princess likes smaller gifts, don’t send anything too big.

I don’t deserve such credit, it’s the Empress’s excellent teaching.

…

Shen Jingxian never thought that this was the daily routine between the Emperor and his ministers.

What she imagined approving memorials would be like: ’At this moment of departure, shedding tears profusely, unable to articulate.’

What it actually was: ’Makapaka.’

Summary: A brain only slows down my speed of approving memorials.

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