Cao Min, whose courtesy name was Shenqing, entered the palace in the 19th year of Yongle.
This year was the year when the Ming Dynasty moved its capital to Beijing, and it was also the year when the Six Shang Bureau was at its most powerful.
Shang Gong Hu Shanwei, who controlled the Six Ministers, had the power to take charge of the twenty-four yamen of the inner court. He was in charge of annual production, grain production, and even internal money. The Weaving Bureau, Needlework Bureau, and Royal Horse Supervisor all followed his lead.
"From the inner court to the outer court, there is only one person who can stretch his hand so far."
The female officer leading the way looked at her and said with a smile: "It is your ability to win the favor of Hu Shang Palace."
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Xuande three years
"Sir, the front is Jinshen Hall, the sedan chair can only go here."
Cao Min nodded, stood up and got out of the sedan chair. Snow suddenly fell all over his body and accumulated a layer on his black gauze hat.
Looking up, Jinshen Hall looks particularly solemn in the snowy night, and the steps in front of the hall are covered with snow.
The New Year is approaching and it is time for the internal transport warehouses to be inventoried. A storm in the inner court is inevitable.
She took a deep breath and stepped forward. Snow fell on her shoulders and hat. The bearers and attendants behind her stayed where they were. Several long attendants followed up with umbrellas, but they did not dare to get too close.
When he reached the bottom of the steps, Cao Min stopped and straightened his clothes.
"Your Majesty—General Commander Liu Shang and Royal Horse Supervisor Cao Min have been summoned to appear before you!"
She suddenly knelt down, and her voice carried far in the snowy night.
The guards in front of the palace stood solemnly as before, and only the snowflakes fell silently.
After a while, the door opened.
It was Fan Hong, the Superintendent of Ceremonies, who came out to open the door in person.
He stood under the eaves, looked at her from a distance through the wind and snow, and said in a gentle voice, "Master Cao, come in."
Shang Gong Bureau (Blue Seal) VS Imperial Power (Zhu Pi)
Time span: Yongle 19th year to Xuande 3rd year
Events experienced: Yongle moved the capital, Han Dynasty Rebellion, Xuanzong patrolled the border, and the Queen was abolished
Intention: The storm has passed and I am safe and sound.
