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Chapter 6: Ascension

So that's it, so that's it!

Qin Shaoyou danced and couldn't help but say, "I finally understand!"

That plaque is a treasure.

It’s just a pity that my father did not recognize this, but the Zhou family saw its value.

The plaque was written by the King Dai, and the King Dai... was the later crown prince. The crown prince loved the taste of the food here very much, so he left behind a magic treasure. Then he died inexplicably. This person was the queen's own son. Now there are rumors in the market that the crown prince was killed by the queen. Then there are two possibilities. One is that the queen killed his own son. There is no airtight wall in this world, which triggered various rumors. Another possibility is that the crown prince died suddenly. When the queen ascended the throne, some people did not dare to object in person, but were unwilling to accept it, so they fabricated these rumors to criticize the queen, indirectly attack, and shake the queen's legitimacy.

But what about the queen... how will the queen deal with it?

Even a low-ranking genius like Deng Jian knows that the more you hit someone, the more you want to show intimacy with the person being beaten. So, as the ruthless but with infinite political wisdom in history, the only way she wants to smash rumors is to let people all over the world know that she loves this son very much and loves him endlessly. Since the queen loves the prince, how could she harm him?

This is a very simple logic.

Then... this plaque is of great use. If Qin Shaoyou hangs the plaque at this time, the rumored prince in Luoyang City also had a sudden death, which was originally full of rumors, it would probably cause a new round of discussion. What would happen if the queen learned about this news?

The first possibility is to reward Ruchun Restaurant. Because the prince likes to eat the delicious food here, he loves the house and the underworld. As a kind mother and cares about his son, he will naturally give generous rewards. When others see him, oh, the restaurant that the prince likes to eat, His Majesty attaches so much importance to, which shows that His Majesty loves the prince.

Another possibility is that in order to completely crush the rumors, the queen would even arrive here in person to remember the deceased prince. She just needs to sit here, just like the prince back then, looking at the words written by the prince himself and eating the beautiful things the prince ate back then, which is enough to show the queen's love for her flesh and blood.

So what about Ruchun Restaurant...

Qin Shaoyou was in tears. He was about to develop. That was Wu Zetian. As long as she came here and had a bite of her own dishes, if her own food was delicious and she would please her, then... the success of her is right in front of her.

To put it bluntly, the plaque is just a tool to throw bricks and jade, and hang the archway out. Then it will be a political show to smash the rumors of the traitor. The protagonist is Wu Zetian, and Ruchun Restaurant is the stage. Although he is just a passerby, it doesn't matter. Qin Shaoyou is very satisfied with such a big show, even if he just gets a lunch box.

He is a philistine, no, he is just a small ant at the bottom of this empire, with lofty ideals and saving the world. He is too far away from him. All he can do is to pick some leaks from the fingers of these noble people, so that he can ensure his glory, wealth, food and clothing, and be a shameful playboy. However... even if it is shameful, Qin Shaoyou likes it very much.

Moreover, to grasp a woman's heart, you must grasp the woman's stomach and use your own cooking skills. If you spend some time to let Wu Zetian eat the delicious food in the Spring Restaurant, maybe...

Qin Shaoyou's eyes have begun to show stars.

He was too lazy to pay attention to Deng Jian. Is he so arrogant? When I get promoted and get rich, I will give you some more colors.

"Qin Shou, Qin Shou... hurry up, find out the plaque, wipe it for a long time, hang it out, and immediately hang it on the doorstep. The glory and wealth are right in front of you, haha..."

A plaque was already hanging on the door of Ruchun Restaurant. Qin Shaoyou stood at the door and felt a lot of emotion in his heart, as if suddenly, with the prince's calligraphy, the entire Ruchun Restaurant was shining brightly.

But that guy Deng Jian still refused to leave and was still licking the plate, which was a big shame. Qin Shaoyou shook his head and held back the disgusting appearance of this guy.

In the past few days, business has not improved. This is natural. It is not a day when the freezing is not cold. Qin Shaoyou is not in a hurry. As for the plaque outside, Qin Shaoyou is not worried that the palace is kept in the dark. He is a person who has read books. Of course, he knows that in history, Wu Zetian ascended the throne and spread widely in Luoyang to consolidate his rule. It is believed that in a few days, a spy reported the news to the palace secretly.

The Zhou family came in a furious manner. This time, the head of Liu Yang was still the one who came here. He was so angry that the Zhou family originally got this plaque in order to attract the queen. Then the Zhou family's master cooked in person and showed off his unique skills. As long as he could get favor from the queen, if he had the opportunity, he would go straight to the imperial kitchen and be a chef, the Zhou family would gain great benefits from it. Now Qin Shaoyou hung the plaque, which naturally attracted Liu Yang's attention. He came in anger and angrily scolded: "If you have a plaque, you have hanged it, and this plaque is useless to us. You owe us the money you owe us to credit and repay it immediately. Otherwise, you will be able to bear it. Let's go to see the official."

Qin Shaoyou looked at him calmly and said, "The plaque belongs to mine, I can hang it if I want to hang it, what does it have to do with you?"

"You, you..." Liu Yang was so angry that he came with two men, so he was so murderous and ready to take action.

But at this moment, someone slapped the table with a bang, but it was Deng Jian, a guy who ate for nothing.

Deng Jian tilted his eyes and shouted: "Who dares to make trouble here? Are you tired of living? This is the place where the old man eats for free. If Mr. Qin hurts, who will I eat? Get out immediately, otherwise I will never die."

Seeing Deng Jian’s momentum was so powerful, Liu Yang was frightened and couldn’t help but say, “Who are you?”

"Subject Deng and Jian."

A man behind him hurried forward and whispered something to Liu Yang's ear. Liu Yang's face turned blue and red, and finally glared at Qin Shaoyou unwillingly: "Let's wait and see."

"Let's wait and see." Qin Shaoyou didn't take him seriously, but his eyes fell on Deng Jian, as if he found that this guy seemed to have a shining point, so he narrowed his eyes and began to make plans in his heart.

Deng Jian glared back at him: "What are you looking at? I'm hungry again, have a meal!"

"There is no rice, there is porridge." Qin Shaoyou held his head and bargained.

"That's five bowls."

Qin Shaoyou's body was shocked and he cursed in his heart: "You scum."

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Hebi Palace Qiyun Palace.

The sandalwood beams on the cloudtops of the bedroom are made of beams, and the lights on the crystal jade bi are rising. In the middle of the bedroom, the shark silk treasure tent is embroidered with pearls and silver threads and crabapple flowers. The breeze outside the hall is moving, so the curtains are radiant. Behind this purple curtain is a vague figure. She lay behind the golden desk and used the lanterns on the desk to read something. A golden phoenix crown can be seen vaguely on her head. Every time she writes on the desk, her shoulders move slightly, and the tassels on the crown tremble slightly.

She has been sitting here for a long time, but she still maintains this position.

Outside the curtain, a pretty figure stood, and she was Shangguan Wan'er beside the empress. She stood still in a bright red official uniform. There was no expression on her pretty face, just like an ice sculpture, waiting for the empress's orders at all times.

Shangguan Wan'er was waiting for His Majesty to review the memorials as usual. His Majesty was in a bad mood recently. Shangguan Wan'er had always known His Majesty's thoughts. Now that Her Majesty's ascension to the throne is not long, everything is in vain. Although all officials praise him, there is a huge crisis behind this praise.

First, Your Majesty’s surname is Wu but not Li.

Second, Your Majesty is a woman.

During the prosperous Tang Dynasty, women's status was not low, but since Yao and Shun, there has never been a woman as the emperor. Although the empress set a precedent, it was also questioned.

A few days ago, Taifu Temple requested an investigation into the cause of the death of former crown prince Li Hong.

One month ago, the official official reported that a hen crowed in Shu, so the prefectures and counties were alarmed, and rumors spread everywhere, and some people criticized it, believing that this was because of the yin and yang imbalance and the universe was inverted.

These seemingly ordinary news seemed to be like a nightmare, lingering in the Queen's heart.

After seeing the curtain, Shangguan Wan'er's slightly tired figure, her thoughts were already drifting away, and she couldn't help but guess who was manipulating the person behind the dark waves.

"Ahem..."

A light cough came from behind the curtain.

Shangguan Wan'er withdrew her thoughts, pursed her red lips and smiled slightly, bent her body and bowed, and said, "What are your instructions?"

The person behind the curtain couldn't sit still. After a long time, she seemed to knock on the table with her fingers, making a slight sound, and then said lazyly: "Pei Zhen, the governor of Hengzhou, have you asked?"

Shangguan Wan'er said: "There has been tried by the officer and it has been proven to be a false accusation."

The curtain fell into silence only after it fell into silence.

She seemed to mention what was written on the red pen, but after half of the incense stick, she suddenly said, "But I have issued an order to ask."

A short sentence, like a thin thread, but with a bone-broken chill.

Although he took the wrong person and found that he was not verified, since he had been tortured and was allowed to regain his post, who can guarantee that he would not be resentful?

So the man behind the curtain said slowly: "You come and write the imperial edict. Let Suo Yuanli do this matter, so don't leave any future troubles."

Shangguan Wan'er sighed softly in her heart, but her pretty face still did not show any expression. She just bent down and said, "I obey the order."

"There is another thing. There is a Ruchun Restaurant in Luoyang City. Honger once used food there. She loved the wine and food there. She also left behind Mobao. Let's find out about this."
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