I am a corrupt official, but they say I am a loyal minister!

The big dynasty party ended with joyful birthday celebrations.

On the second day of the Lunar New Year, Lin Beifan had no time to spare, because civil and military officials from all over the dynasty came to pay Lin Beifan New Year greetings.

The first person to arrive was Gao Tianyao, the Minister of Civil Affairs.

Among the civil and military officials, he had the worst relationship with Lin Beifan. They had been fighting since Lin Beifan first entered the officialdom until now. He only stopped for a moment when he learned that Lin Beifan became the prime minister.

However, no matter how bad your relationship with Lin Beifan is, no matter how unwilling you are, you still have to come over to pay New Year greetings and do the right etiquette. This is an unspoken rule in officialdom.

If you don't do it, it means you are ignorant and will be annoying.

Even if Lin Beifan wears small shoes, it will be even more troublesome.

Gao Tianyao, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, led the officials of the Ministry of Personnel to visit the house to pay New Year's greetings

"I wish the Prime Minister a happy new year and all the best! Lin

Beifan cupped his hands and said with a smile:"Colleagues, you're welcome!" I would also like to wish you all good health in the new year, may all your wishes come true, and may you be promoted step by step!"

"Thank you, Prime Minister!"Officials from the Ministry of Personnel said in unison again.

Next came officials from the Ministry of Punishment, officials from the Ministry of Rites, officials from the Ministry of Works, officials from the Ministry of Households, officials from the Ministry of War, officials from the Six Gates system, officials from the Beijing Government Office system, officials from the Imperial College... all of them It’s time to visit Lin Beifan to pay New Year’s greetings!

One after another, there is an endless stream and they can’t stop.

In addition to officials, there are also some aristocratic families, well-known businessmen, literati and scholars, etc., who also come to pay Lin Beifan New Year’s greetings.

Almost all the people on the threshold of Lin Mansion are It was going to be flattened.

Of course, Lin Beifan's gifts were also received mercilessly.

Four or five rooms were specially set aside to store New Year's gifts, but they couldn't even fit them in. He was busy until the sixth day of the lunar month, when Lin Beifan had some time for himself.

I couldn't help but shake my head and sigh:"The Chinese New Year is really tiring, even more tiring than dealing with official documents and state affairs!"

"Sir, who made you the prime minister and marshal of the dynasty now?"Master Li covered his mouth and smiled.

"Yes, these are all etiquette and unavoidable!"Mo Rushuang also laughed.

Lin Beifan lay comfortably on the rocking chair, rocked it creakingly, and hummed:"I don't care about anything anymore! It’s a rare holiday, I want to take a few days off! No matter who comes, accept the gift and send the person away!"

But at this moment, a sharp voice came in

"Your Majesty is here!"

"Your Majesty is here?"Lin Beifan immediately jumped up from the rocking chair.

"His Majesty?"Master Li and Mo Rushuang looked at each other, very surprised, with disbelief in their eyes.

"Has the Empress Sister come to Lin Mansion?"The little princess rushed over from the kitchen.

Other people in the mansion also heard the sound, and they were all frightened!

Everyone ran out of the yard and took a look, and found that the empress was slowly coming under the escort of everyone, full of majesty.

The Empress' arrival is no small matter. Lin Beifan immediately led everyone to pay their respects.

"Farewell to Your Majesty, long live my emperor!"

"Lin Aiqing, and everyone, there is no need to be polite!"The empress stretched out her hand, with a faint smile on her beautiful face. She seemed to be in a good mood.

Lin Beifan asked in confusion:"Your Majesty, why are you here?"

The empress sighed:"During the New Year and the holidays, I was alone in the palace and felt a little lonely, so I went out for a walk to wish you a happy New Year and seek good luck!"

Everyone was shocked!

The empress came to pay New Year's greetings to officials. This is the first time in history!

What does it mean?

It means that the empress is very fond of Lin Beifan!

This is the only one in the whole dynasty!

Lin Beifan was even more surprised:"Your Majesty is here to visit. My honor! But your Majesty's arrival was so sudden, I was not prepared at all! I have neglected Your Majesty, what should I do?"

"Where do you need to prepare? The empress said angrily:"My beloved, you have resorted to all kinds of tricks just to be lazy. Have you done many things to neglect me?" I don’t even bother to talk to you!"

Lin Beifan was so embarrassed!

How could you say such a thing?

It's so embarrassing!

Lin Beifan had to change the topic:"Your Majesty, it's cold outside, let's go inside quickly!""

"That’s fine!"The empress smiled and shouted at the people behind her, leaving only a eunuch and a palace maid to accompany her.

Accompanied by Lin Beifan, the empress walked into the room, looked around, and said with a smile:"Ai Qing, it's been almost two years. Now, you have become the prime minister and general marshal of the army, and you are still a prince with a high and powerful position, but you still have so few people here! You’re not short of money, why don’t you hire more people?"

"Yes, sister empress! Lin Beifan worked hard and didn't hire one more person in the past two years! Living here, you have to do your own things a lot of the time. It’s not like a high official’s home at all!"The little princess complained.

The empress was full of approval, but she said reproachfully:"Yes, among all the civil and military officials in the dynasty, Lin Aiqing has the highest position, but lives the simplest life. I can't stand it anymore! Lin

Beifan smiled bitterly:"Your Majesty, since I can handle many things by myself, there is no need to hire more people!""

The empress sneered inside,"You can solve it yourself. There's no need to hire more people?

Don't you just want to run away at any time?

I don't believe it, and I can't keep you!"

"However, Sister Empress, I found that there are benefits to this!"The little princess said

"What are the benefits?"The empress asked with a smile

"Because we are all our own people living here, there are not so many rules, everyone gets along very equally, and it is very pleasant. It is much more relaxed and comfortable than I was at the palace. I like it here very much!"The little princess chuckled.

The empress thought thoughtfully:"That's true! Just like in my palace, everyone follows the rules and the hierarchy is strict. Although there are many people, I often feel lonely. I must lose something if I gain something! The empress looked around again and smiled at Lin Beifan:"Ai Qing, although you haven't hired anyone , there are more people here and it's become more lively!" The empress walked up to Master Li and praised loudly:"Miss Master, I heard that you have been here to take care of the Lin family for the past two years!" You are indispensable to Lin Aiqing's ability to concentrate on handling court matters! Thanks a lot!

Master Li was flattered:"Your Majesty, this is my duty!""

"You've done a great job. When you officially join the family, I will have a gift for you that will solve your identity and background problems and allow you to marry into the Lin Mansion with all your glory!"The empress smiled.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"Master Li was overjoyed.

What worried her most all along was the issue of identity, which often made her feel unworthy of Lin Beifan.

If the empress helped solve it, the stone in her heart could finally fall.

The empress came to the second woman , smiled and said:"Miss Rushuang, I also know you! In the past two years, you have guarded Lin Aiqing every step of the way and blocked many dangers. Thank you for your hard work! On behalf of the imperial court, I would like to thank you for your efforts!"

Mo Rushuang also felt flattered!

She was just an ordinary knight-errant, but she was remembered by the empress and thanked her in public!

"Your Majesty, this is what a daughter of the people should do, and it doesn’t feel hard at all!"

The empress said hurriedly:"I understand very well that you will never move forward for love, right?"

Mo Rushhuang blushed.

The empress came to the third person and said very sincerely:"Master Jingtai, in the past two years, you have been loyally guarding the Lin Mansion without any complaints, allowing Lin Aiqing to serve the country without any distractions. Effectiveness, you have done a great job! The old monk clasped his hands together and said with a compassionate face:"Amitabha, Your Majesty has given you too much praise. This poor monk just wants to protect my Buddha!" Master is the Buddha in my mind!"

"He is a Buddha, and you are a Buddha too!"The empress said.

Next, the empress thanked them one by one.

What is very surprising is that the empress actually knows everyone in the Lin family. Not only does she know each other

, but she can also tell each other's characteristics and contributions. The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty Among them, only Lin Beifan had such an honor.

Then, the Empress gave everyone a little benefit, which won a lot of people's hearts.

Everyone was smiling and enjoying themselves.

At this moment, a strong fragrance floated over.

The Empress cheered up:"It smells so good, it should be the smell of Buddha jumping over the wall! The little princess smiled and said:"Sister Empress, your nose is so sensitive. We are indeed doing Buddha Jumping Over the Wall and are ready to cook!" Be sure to stay for dinner later!

The empress glanced over and said,"Then it depends on whether Lin Aiqing welcomes her or not!""

"Very welcome! Lin Beifan smiled and said:"It is an honor for me to come to the Lin Mansion for dinner!" Moreover, these days, I often eat and drink in the palace, and I feel very sorry. It is time to repay His Majesty!"

Dinner time came soon, and everyone sat down one after another.

As the master of the world, the empress naturally sat at the main table.

As the master of the Lin Mansion, Lin Beifan had the obligation to accompany him, so he naturally also sat at the main table.

The two were next to each other. , Lin Beifan sat on the left and the empress on the right.

The next thing is interesting.

The little princess also sat on the main table, but on the right side of the empress.

As Lin Beifan's first woman, Li Shishi also sat on the main table. Sitting on the left side of Lin Beifan.

Mo Rushuang, Lin Beifan's second woman, was also at the main table, to the left of Li Shishi.

Except for Lin Beifan, all the tables at this table were women.

Li Yuxin also came, feeling that her status was low. Her relationship with Lin Beifan was not confirmed, so she silently sat at the second table with Dali and Xiao Cui.

At this time, the empress pointed to the seat next to the little princess and said with a smile:"Miss Yuxin, you should sit here!

Li Yuxin was immediately flattered:"Your Majesty, this...is not good, right?" The empress waved her hand:"Come here, you will have to sit here sooner or later. Don't you want to resist the order?""

"Folk girls don’t dare!"Li Yuxin sat over carefully, not daring to raise her head.

Lin Beifan looked around, good guy, these women all have some unclear relationship with him!

How did the empress arrange it so wonderfully?

A chill came from his heart. Come on, wouldn’t she have been eyeing this little piece of meat like me for a long time?

Lin Beifan started to tremble!

The empress smiled grandly and said:"Today is a family banquet. You are not welcome, just treat me as an ordinary guest!" How to get along with each other in normal times, how to get along with each other now!"

"Yes, everyone, as usual, the empress sister is very talkative!"The little princess greeted.

With the little princess's consolation, everyone finally relaxed a little.

At this moment, a woman in purple walked in. She was confused when she saw the scene, and she said with a tongue-tied mouth:"I'm here....It seems like it’s not the right time?"

"No, you came just in time!"The empress looked over with a smile.