I run a training class in Shu Han

Chapter 27 Please Call Your Majesty Empress

After the court session ended, Liu Shan rested in the pavilion in the back garden.

"Your Majesty, you haven't had enough sleep for many days. Would you like to return to the inner palace to rest?"

When Liu Shan was still the crown prince, Huo Yi was his attendant, mainly responsible for guarding the crown prince's palace and handling official documents.

After Liu Shan ascended the throne, Huo Yi served as an attendant, accompanying the emperor and managing matters such as communication.

In recent days, he saw that Liu Shan was busy with the new policies, working day and night, and was very tired.

Now that the new policies have been established and the rebellion has been quelled, it's time to take a good rest.

But these things meant nothing to Liu Shan, who had a constitution that made him "like an ox or a horse".

In his original world, 996 was child's play; 007 was his main theme.

However, while managing a country and running a company are similar, the pressures they face are completely different.

Previously, it would take several months to half a year to complete a project, but now I feel completely drained after just one month.

This is something no ordinary person could do.

Liu Shan ate a few pastries and then stretched.

"You've been busy for a long time, it's time to take a good rest. Let's go back."

The eunuch immediately shouted, "Let's depart and return to the inner palace!"

Return to the harem?

After taking a few steps, Liu Shan suddenly realized what was happening, stopped, turned around, and looked puzzled.

The eunuch was equally bewildered.

Is it returning to the harem?

A moment later, Liu Shan realized that he had been busy with the training course and had unknowingly been living in the side hall for more than a month.

Those who don't know him might think he was a wise ruler who was busy with state affairs and didn't get close to women.

Only Liu Shan himself knew that, as a modern man, he somewhat rejected arranged marriages and resented treating the continuation of offspring as a major task in the relationship between men and women, as there was no joy in it at all.

Huo Yi guessed what Liu Shan was thinking and reminded him, "Your Majesty still has some important matters to attend to. Please return to the side hall first. Then, instruct the Six Ministers and the Imperial Household Department to prepare Your Majesty's bath, change of clothes, and meal."

The eunuch hesitated for a moment before obeying the order, but he was inwardly puzzled.

Since His Majesty ascended the throne, he has never favored the Empress. I fear that the inner palace is about to change.

Inside the Jiaofang Palace, Empress Zhang was handling state affairs at her desk.

The implementation of the new policies required money and grain. After Liu Shan proposed reducing the expenses of the palace in court, Empress Zhang, as the head of the harem, naturally had to consider how to cut daily expenses.

At this moment, Empress Dowager Wu walked in, and Lady Zhang immediately got up to greet her.

"Mother has arrived, and I, Yun'er, have failed to greet you properly."

"No need for such formalities."

After Zhang got up, she affectionately took Empress Wu's arm and helped her to her seat.

Empress Dowager Wu glanced at the accounts on the table and said, "His Majesty wants to reduce palace expenses to support the new policies. You must have had a hard time during this period."

"As Empress, Yun'er naturally has to share His Majesty's burdens. However, I am still inexperienced in matters of the inner palace, so I ask Mother for your guidance."

"I have only been Empress for three years and have little experience to speak of. You can make your own decision without consulting me. Remember, you are the Empress of the Great Han."

"Yes, Mother."

Although the two are not related by blood, they get along quite well.

Moreover, Wu Yi, the elder brother of Empress Wu, was highly regarded by Zhuge Liang, and Zhang was Zhang Fei's daughter, so their relationship was even closer.

"I heard that His Majesty implemented new policies in court today and pacified the southern region in an unexpected way. The ministers were all convinced and convinced, and even my brother praised His Majesty highly."

"It seems that the revival of the Han Dynasty is in sight."

Zhang had also heard some of what was happening in the court today.

"Since Your Majesty ascended the throne, you have worked tirelessly from dawn till dusk, without ever neglecting your duties. You are truly a wise ruler of our time."

Empress Dowager Wu nodded and placed her hands on Zhang's hands.

"Yun'er, the late emperor led a life of hardship and wandering. He finally established the foundation of Yizhou, but he passed away not long after, leaving behind only three sons. The royal bloodline is weak."

"Your Majesty is wise and mighty; you are from a military family, your offspring are sure to be outstanding individuals!"

Zhang's expression suddenly darkened.

"Now is a time of national crisis. Your Majesty has lofty ambitions and is busy with state affairs. If you indulge in romantic feelings for your daughter, wouldn't that cause you to neglect your duties?"

"Nonsense!" Empress Dowager Wu suddenly shouted, "These are clearly two different things."

Zhang sighed softly.

Empress Dowager Wu said softly, "I've heard that His Majesty hasn't visited the inner palace for several months. He used state affairs as an excuse before, but now that the situation is stable, let's see what excuse he has left."

"If Your Majesty remains obstinate, I will personally seek justice for you."

Upon hearing this, Zhang immediately became nervous.

"Mother, His Majesty is currently prioritizing state affairs, and we as wives should be more understanding."

"You're just too soft-hearted, letting him bully you. Although the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics, this concerns the royal bloodline and is a matter for the harem. I will stand up for you."

At this moment, a palace attendant came to report the good news.

"Your Majesty, His Majesty is preparing to move to the Jiaofang Palace. Please make the preparations quickly."

"Really?" Empress Dowager Wu was somewhat surprised.

Has this kid suddenly become enlightened?

"Just now, the eunuch conveyed that His Majesty intends to return to the inner palace and has ordered the Six Departments to prepare for bathing and changing clothes."

"Alright, you may leave!"

Empress Dowager Wu held Zhang's hand and said with a smile, "Since His Majesty is preparing to come to Jiaofang Palace, you should make good preparations. I will not stay long, so as not to be an eyesore."

"Mother……"

Zhang's pretty face flushed red, and she shyly tugged at the Empress Dowager's sleeve.

Inside the side hall, Liu Shan bathed and changed his clothes, then ate a meal, and lay on his side reading through memorials.

These are all memorials sent from the Prime Minister's office that have already been reviewed and require the Emperor's final approval.

Given the capabilities of the Prime Minister's office, these memorials were handled exceptionally well. The purpose of giving them to Liu Shan for final review was primarily to teach him how to manage state affairs.

"Your Majesty, it is already past 5 PM."

Huo Yi reminded him.

"Would you like to go to the Empress's Palace, or...?"

Liu Shan looked up at the window; dusk was approaching. He said, "Let's have our meal first."

He originally intended to take a short rest, but he ended up flipping through a book of memorials and it was already dusk.

Huo Yi hesitated for a moment, then quickly ordered someone to prepare a meal.

After dinner, Liu Shan was a little tired, so he took a nap in the side hall.

I don't know how much time passed, but I was suddenly awakened by the eunuch.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, the Empress has arrived!"

"What's she doing here?"

Liu Shan rubbed his eyes and said seriously.

Fearing that he had disturbed Liu Shan, the eunuch immediately knelt down on the ground.

"Your Majesty, I know my fault. However, Her Majesty the Empress has been waiting outside the palace for more than half an hour. No matter how I try to persuade her, Her Majesty insists that she must see Your Majesty today."

Liu Shan quickly raised his hand to signal him to get up.

It's no big deal, why are you kneeling down and begging for forgiveness at the drop of a hat?

He acted like a gangster, ready to kill at any moment.

"Please invite the Empress in."

After the eunuch announced her arrival, Zhang Shi entered shortly afterward.

Her face was carefully made up, but the makeup was not heavy, giving her an elegant and dignified appearance.

She has a very pretty face, but she is also very serious.

Judging from Liu Shan's years of experience in observing people's expressions and moods, this girl must be angry.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects." Lady Zhang knelt before Liu Shan.

This startled Liu Shan, who hurriedly said, "No need for formalities, please rise, please rise!"

Although Zhang straightened up, her knees remained on the ground, standing proudly like a red plum blossom.

"Your Majesty, why is this?"

"Your Majesty is asking a question you already know the answer to," Zhang said calmly.

This left Liu Shan even more confused.

"Your Majesty, I entered the palace three years ago and served as the Crown Princess for three years. Now I am the Empress. May I ask, Your Majesty, what have I done wrong?"

"Probably not!" Liu Shan said after thinking for a moment.

He had only been in this world for a short time and knew little about the affairs of the harem.

"Does Your Majesty feel that my background is inappropriate?"

"Your father and the late emperor were sworn brothers; there was no one closer than them."

"Is it because I am ugly?"

"No, you are beautiful..."

"I have been in charge of the harem, I have done nothing wrong, my background is decent, and I am not ugly. Why does Your Majesty humiliate me like this?"

What?

When did I humiliate you?

"His Majesty sent word that he was coming to Jiaofang Palace. I waited for a long time but did not see His Majesty. After sending someone to inquire, I learned that His Majesty was reviewing memorials in a side hall. Even if he was tired, he would not come to my Jiaofang Palace."

"If you didn't want to come, why send the order? Isn't that an insult to me?"

"If Your Majesty feels I am unworthy of the position of Empress, then you may order my removal. But as long as I remain Empress, Your Majesty must not humiliate me."

Liu Shan was somewhat confused at this moment, as he had never given such an order.

But seeing that Zhang seemed to have a thousand grievances, I couldn't help but feel sorry for her.

"Yun'er, I didn't..."

"Please address Your Majesty as Empress!"