kvmb Chapter 246 Yuan Qi, courtesy name Yu'an
Chapter 246 Yuan Qi, courtesy name Yu'an
"I respect your choice."
A hint of surprise flashed across Fang Yu'an's eyes, and then he looked directly at Emperor Yuan with deep eyes.
"I once heard my life story from Master Xiao Jiang and thought I was dreaming. Your Majesty... do you really want to take me under your wing?"
"If I didn't want to recognize you, you wouldn't be standing here today."
Seeing that Emperor Yuan's expression did not seem fake, Fang Yu'an stared at him in silence for a while, then turned to look at the woman.
"Mother, do you wish your son to recognize him?"
The woman nodded repeatedly, "Of course I am willing. Your Majesty is not at fault in this matter. When Your Majesty wanted to dismiss everyone in the backyard, I was truly happy."
At first, she dreamed of leaving home, marrying into a good family, becoming the wife, having two children, and living a happy life.
But... she didn't expect that she was already pregnant with His Majesty's dragon seed at that time.
No one can be blamed for this, it can only be said that it was fate.
Fang Yu'an smiled slightly. He knew that His Majesty valued him to some extent, otherwise he would not have brought the Empress and his three legitimate children to see him.
He smiled gently and said, "If mother is willing, son is willing too."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present smiled.
Emperor Yuan smiled, but at the same time, he felt relieved. Previously, he had clearly sensed that Fang Yu'an was reluctant to acknowledge him.
The Empress said with a smile, "In that case, let's have the Imperial Observatory choose an auspicious day as soon as possible to hold the ancestral recognition ceremony."
Upon hearing this, Fang Yu'an immediately bowed to the Empress and said, "Your Majesty, I don't want anything too grand. A simple meal for the family will do."
"No, wouldn't that be unfair to you and your son?" The queen disagreed.
"Please make it happen, my queen!"
The Empress looked embarrassed. Logically speaking, he was the Majesty's true eldest son, so this was really unfair to him.
Since the child born to Concubine Wan died at birth, it was not recorded in the Imperial Book of Rites and was not included in the ranking.
Prince Huan is not Emperor Yuan's biological son.
Therefore, Fang Yu'an was Emperor Yuan's eldest son. But in fact, he was only a few months older than the crown prince.
Seeing that one person was making things difficult for another and was determined to do so, Emperor Yuan said, "The ancestral recognition ceremony can be simplified as you wish, but you must inform all civil and military officials that you must also take my royal family surname."
"it is good."
"So, from today on, your name will be Yuan Qi, and your courtesy name will be Yu An."
Fang Yu'an, now Yuan Qi, bowed in thanks, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."
Hearing Yuan Qi's address, Emperor Yuan frowned fiercely.
But before he could open his mouth to remind him, the Third Prince patted Yuan Qi on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Why are you still calling him Your Majesty? Now it's time to change to calling him Father."
Yuan Qi's face flushed red as soon as he said this. He opened his mouth, but couldn't utter those two words.
Emperor Yuan was suddenly hurt.
The Empress smiled and smoothed things over. "This happened suddenly, and Yuan Qi feels shy. It's normal for him to have trouble changing his words. Don't worry, just take your time."
Yuan Qi nodded softly.
The Third Prince thought of something and said, "Father, I suddenly thought of something. What is his ranking?
If he is older than Prince Huan, wouldn't I be the fourth in command? Wouldn't that be a complete mess?"
Emperor Yuan: “…”
Everyone present looked at each other in bewilderment. This was indeed a huge problem. Everyone was used to the rankings, and it was difficult to change.
Emperor Yuan lowered his eyes and pondered for a moment, "I need to discuss this matter with all the civil and military officials."
"Father, I don't want to be the fourth prince!" the third prince said hurriedly.
***
Wenyuan Pavilion.
With the help of Xu Zheng, Jiang Yueyang worked hard for a few days and finally finished all the work except the New Year greeting cards.
She put down her pen, stretched, and began to think about the official position in the Supervisory Office.
[Xiaogua, what official position do you think I should establish?]
System: [First, the Chief Secretary is confirmed. Second, it depends on whether you want the Deputy Chief Secretary position.]
Jiang Yueyang thought for a moment, "Yes, I can't handle too much work. Then... I'll hire two more deacons, two investigators, two accountants, two bookkeepers, and a few clerks."
【Why is "Deacon" so special?】
【I like. 】
system:【……】
The system asked: [I can guess the responsibilities of other official positions, but what does "Sidu" do?]
[I work in finance.]
【All right. 】
Jiang Yueyang picked up his pen and listed these official positions, saying as he wrote: [Local supervisory offices will no longer have director and deputy director positions, but will add an inspector historian. Other official positions will remain unchanged, and the number of official positions will be reduced to one. The number of clerks can be increased or decreased depending on the situation.]
After finishing writing, Jiang Yueyang nodded with satisfaction.
The system curiously asked: [Host, do you have a candidate in mind for the Supervisory Department official?]
I'm hoping Bai Ze will switch over, and then I'll add my brother, Wen Jinnian, and He Jing. Um...that idiot Third Prince is also among my candidates.
[Is the Third Prince capable of this?] The system expressed doubt.
[It's okay. I'm just keeping him under my nose as a filler. I'll replace him when I find another candidate.]
System: […Is this appropriate?]
【It's appropriate! The Supervisory Commission should be filled by the most capable.】
【But this is far from enough! 】
Jiang Yueyang chuckled, "Little melon, help me pick some suitable people."
Upon hearing this, the system took the opportunity to make its own request, "Then the host must promise to treat me better in the future. I didn't say those things that criticized you on purpose."
[Okay!] Jiang Yueyang agreed immediately, [As long as it's not too much, I'll pretend I didn't hear it.]
【It’s a deal! 】
【I will never change in this life! 】
Jiang Yueyang's credit is still very trustworthy in the system, so he began to screen candidates.
Soon, the system completed the screening.
The system said: [The top ten candidates for the imperial examination currently have no bad behavior and their loyalty is very good.
In addition, the second son of Kong Jijiu, the second son of Zuo Xiang, the second son of Su Guogong, the youngest son of Xie Xu, the youngest son of Yingguogong, the left assistant minister of the Ministry of Justice, Qin Shi, Cui Yuan...]
After the system finished reading, Jiang Yueyang secretly counted and felt that the candidates should be enough, and he could just select more later.
But... there is still a very serious problem that needs to be solved.
The system hesitated, "Host, these people are the sons of important officials in the imperial court. Aren't you afraid that the emperor will suspect you of forming a clique for personal gain?"
[I'm afraid~ But someone without power and influence is not qualified to do the work of the Supervisory Department. ]
【What should we do? 】
Jiang Yueyang: [This is what I think. I'll submit the list and let His Majesty choose someone from it. He'll definitely trust the person he chooses, right?]
The system nodded thoughtfully, "This is the only solution."
Seeing the system agree, Jiang Yueyang made the final decision: "It's decided. I'll present the list to His Majesty tomorrow. Now, get off work and go home!"
At this time in Huaqing Palace, the chief officials of the three provinces and six ministries were urgently summoned here by Emperor Yuan.
Except for Kong Jijiu and Jiang Shangshu, the others do not know Yuan Qi's identity as a prince for the time being.
"I have summoned you all here today because I have something to tell you." Emperor Yuan glanced at the ministers, who all looked puzzled. "The examinee, Fang Yu'an, is my prince."
When these words were spoken, those who had not known about it in advance widened their eyes in shock.
The Right Prime Minister was the first to react, stepping out and saying, "The royal family cannot afford to be careless. Your Majesty, are you sure you are not mistaken?"