The Empress traveled through time and space, and she fought for supremacy in the troubled times

Chapter 282 Private Visit on Weibo

The tenth year of Yongding, spring.

New year, new atmosphere.

As the number of ships dispatched to the sea continued to increase, and they were even divided into several teams, to this day, we have successfully established peaceful coexistence relations with six overseas countries.

Along the coastal areas, customs have already been completed and trade exchanges are becoming more frequent.

And because there were too many foreigners pouring into Anguo, which caused some inconvenience, controls were implemented this year and only those who met the requirements could enter.

However, even after adding so many conditions, it still couldn't stop their enthusiasm to come.

However, after a new rule was added that anyone who violated the laws of Anguo would be immediately sent back to their country after the punishment was carried out and would be forbidden to set foot in Anguo territory for the rest of their lives, the foreigners coming to Anguo became much more obedient.

It is March, and almost three years have passed since the Imperial College began recruiting child prodigies. The number of children who have been sent there one after another has reached two or three hundred.

Among them, there are some children who are pretty good in all aspects, but none of them quite meet Yun Zhi's expectations.

If they were ministers, they might be excellent, but they would be a little short of being emperors.

If Yunzhi can't find someone who meets her expectations in the end, she can only pick the tallest one from the short ones.

In the imperial study room.

Yun Zhi had a rare moment of free time today. She was lazily leaning on the back of her chair, reading a book of anecdotes in her hand.

The warm spring sun shone through the carved window lattices, falling on her like broken gold, making her look softer.

There was no other noise in the room except the sound of Yunzhi flipping through the pages of a book.

There was a creaky sound of the door opening.

A female official walked in with small steps, "Your Majesty, Prime Minister Liu requests an audience."

Yun Zhi remained in her original position and continued flipping through the book.

"Let her in." Yun Zhi said without raising her head.

After Liu Anruo came in, he bowed respectfully, "Your Majesty, may you be well and safe."

Yun Zhi then put down the book in her hand, sat up straight, and looked at her calmly, "My dear Liu, what's the matter?"

"Your Majesty, the nursery and orphanage in the imperial city have been completed. I wonder when they will be put into use?" Liu Anruo asked.

"Let's say three days from now. Have all the relevant personnel arrangements been made?"

Liu Anruo replied, "Your Majesty, everything is ready, just waiting for your order."

Yun Zhi nodded slightly, "Then let's do it in three days."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will take my leave now."

Seeing Liu Anruo leaving in a hurry, Yun Zhi called her.

"Lord Liu, are you busy today?"

Liu Anruo shook her head. "No, this is the only major event today. The others are just trivial matters that are not important."

"Then please spare some time in the afternoon to go out for a stroll with me, my dear Liu."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Yun Zhi waved her hand and said, "Go and get busy."

afternoon.

Liu Anruo originally thought that Yun Zhi's intention of accompanying her out for a stroll meant taking a walk in the Imperial Garden, but she didn't expect it to mean leaving the palace.

She looked down at the official uniform she was still wearing and Yun Zhi's casual clothes, "Your Majesty, are you going on an incognito visit?"

There was a hint of uncertainty in his tone.

Yun Zhi nodded slightly and looked at her jokingly, "Lord Liu, do you think I asked you to accompany me to the Imperial Garden? I believe I am more familiar with this place than you are, and I don't need Lord Liu to match me."

Liu Anruo's ears turned red, and he quickly said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I was mistaken. How about I go back and change my clothes?"

After all, this outfit is really eye-catching when worn outside.

There is a big difference in height between the two of them. Yunzhi is half a head taller than her, so she obviously cannot wear Yunzhi's clothes.

"It's too troublesome to go back and forth. Let's go directly to the Lin family's clothing store and buy a set there before going to the street."

Liu Anruo responded, "Yes, Your Majesty."

Soon, the two of them arrived at the Lin family's clothing store in a carriage.

Hearing the voice, the shopkeeper quickly raised his head and the first person he saw was Liu Anruo wearing court robes.

The shopkeeper was startled and hurried around the counter to salute Liu Anruo. When he got closer and saw the person standing next to Liu Anruo, his eyes widened.

He had seen Yunzhi before.

Although there were people in the palace who made clothes specifically for Yunzhi, when Lin Xuehai was still alive, he would instruct him to bring people into the palace every year to measure Yunzhi's size and make new clothes.

Later, even after Lin Xuehai and Zhang Lanyu passed away, this became a habit of the Lin family, and they would still send people to the palace every year to make new clothes for Yunzhi.

Seeing the shopkeeper about to kneel down, Yun Zhi coughed lightly.

The shopkeeper understood immediately. He straightened up and put on a smile. "Please come in, my dear guests. What kind of clothes would you like?"

Seeing such a fawning shopkeeper, the waiters in the store were a little shocked.

Even if I met Prime Minister Liu, it wouldn't be like this.

There were a few court ladies who had met Yun Zhi, but seeing how she was dressed, they were tactful and did not come forward to disturb her. They just nodded slightly at her.

Liu Anruo glanced at Yun Zhi and casually pointed at a simple and elegant dress, "Let's take that one."

Soon, Liu Anruo changed his clothes, and the shopkeeper enthusiastically escorted them out of the store.

The Lin family's clothing store is located in a busy city. As soon as you step out of the store, you can hear shouting and bargaining.

Looking at the unfamiliar road in front of them, Yun Zhi said softly, "An Ruo, lead the way. This is the first time I've had a good look at this imperial city in all these years."

Yun Zhi said this with a faint smile on her face, "I don't even recognize him anymore."

Since ascending the throne, Yun Zhi has never taken a good look at this city again.

Even when he came out once or twice, it was always because he had something to do and he returned to the palace after he was done.

It's been seventeen years, and things have changed so much that she can't even find the way.

Liu Anruo nodded, "Okay, then I'll take you to see it."

Look, this imperial city has become so prosperous and bustling because of you.