My Dear Wife, Please Be Gentle!-Chapter 1241 - 1247 Too Ignorant of Good and Bad

After the new year, the old Emperor passed away, and King Qin ascended the throne, adopting "Tai Shun" as the name of his reign, and he granted amnesty to the entire nation.

As the saying goes, "A new official lights three fires," and the Emperor was no exception.

Having just ascended to the throne, King Qin urgently needed to establish his authority and grow his influence, so the originally scheduled May reporting-to-Capital was moved up by two months.

Therefore, just after Tan Shaoyin’s full-month celebration, Tan Zhenghong and Qin Longyun headed to the Capital.

In the Diligent Government Hall, the once King Qin had a private audience with Qin Longyun and Tan Zhenghong.

King Qin had managed to overthrow Prince Liang, and these two had played indispensable roles, so everyone knew that they would rise high in the future.

By this time, many people in the Capital were already trying to form good relations with these two.

Unfortunately, they could only wish.

"My dear subjects, would you be willing to stay in the Capital to serve as officials?"

Qin Longyun respectfully replied, "That would not be appropriate, and ever since my appointment, I have stayed at Ning Tian Mansion, which I have come to consider as a second home. Thus, I would prefer to stay there."

"But with your capabilities, you should not merely be a Magistrate."

"One should live freely according to their heart."

Qin Longyun made his stance clear.

The Emperor then looked at Tan Zhenghong, "And you?"

Tan Zhenghong shook his head directly, "I am merely a villager from the mountains, how could I possibly take up a court office?"

"If you are unwilling, I can’t force you. But should you ever wish to leave Ning Tian Mansion, just let me know. You can pick any official position below First Rank in the court."

This was an enormous favor and trust, Qin Longyun and Tan Zhenghong exchanged glances, already having their answer in mind.

They expressed their gratitude for the Emperor’s grace but had to decline this offer.

Watching their departing figures, the corners of the Emperor’s mouth slightly lifted.

He knew their concerns, with their achievements in assisting his rise, they could gain overwhelming power. But how many of these powerful or loyal officials could end well or have descendents who maintained their wealth and status?

It was better not to get involved in those muddy waters from the beginning.

"Your Highness, these two don’t seem to appreciate good intentions," the Grand Manager couldn’t help but complain. freёweɓnovel.com

He had never seen the Emperor be so polite to anyone else, and yet they had declined.

"Do not speak nonsense, they are my friends."

Only those who do not covet power could be his long-term friends.

Being in a high position, he had to always be cautious.

"I spoke out of turn. Just now, the Empress sent someone, saying she has prepared a few dishes and invites Your Highness for a small drink."

"Well, aren’t you going?"

The Emperor rose to leave without any hint of displeasure.

Dressed in the Dragon Robe, maintaining two friends with whom he could share his heart, and having a beloved partner, what more could he be dissatisfied with?

Outside the palace, Tan Zhenghong mounted his horse and whipped it into motion.

Qin Longyun hurried after him, "The whole world knows I’m bad at equestrian skills, yet you still show off in front of me? Are you trying to kill me?"

"Showing off what? We should hurry back, Duoer is alone making the buns and she might not manage."

Tan Zhenghong’s pace did not slow down.

Qin Longyun, with a bitter expression, could only endure the discomfort of the bumpy ride.

What could he do when his brother was such a doting husband?

Unbeknownst to them, Qiao Duo’er had already become an old lady.

Tangyuan took her pulse and asked, "Mother, how do you feel today?"

Qiao Duo’er replied with a light smile, "Everything’s fine. You are the famed Divine Doctor, how could you not see that?"

Tan Shaoyi nodded, "Then I’m relieved, mother, I’m planning to take Gang’er out for a walk, you know a lot, please guide us."

Her heart was more bitter.

If her mother’s illness had been physical, she might have had some solutions.

But her mother was suffering from a heart ailment, and all she could do was watch her weaken day by day.