At this moment, the officials of the Prime Minister's party were standing below with joy on their faces. They were secretly glad that Kang Peiyi was finally dead!

This was undoubtedly a heavy blow to the Third Prince's faction. With the departure of Kang Peiyi, the Third Prince's faction lost an important supporter and counselor, and its power was severely weakened.

Officials from the Prime Minister's party saw an opportunity to expand their influence and further consolidate their position.

This news made them extremely excited, as if victory was already in sight. They hoped that the Prime Minister would seize this rare opportunity and use his own people to take over the position of Minister of Revenue!

Emperor Wen glanced at the officials below with cold eyes, and then announced in a low and majestic voice: "The position of Minister of Revenue will be held by Xia Qingsong! Court is adjourned!" After that, he turned and left.

Upon hearing this decision, Prime Minister Li Mingfu was filled with confusion and bewilderment. He frowned, wondering: Xia Qingsong? Who is he? Why have I never heard of him?

He was very confused by this unfamiliar name and couldn't help but start to wonder if he had missed some important information! Who was this person?

The other officials also looked at each other in confusion. They whispered to each other, trying to get some clues from each other, but the result was the same: no one knew who Xia Qingsong was.

Xiao Jinghan lowered his head, his lips slightly raised, revealing a barely perceptible smile. Emperor Wen chose to promote a local official with no background to be the Minister of Revenue. This way, this person would not collude with any forces and would only be loyal to Emperor Wen wholeheartedly.

In official circles, loyalty is often more important than ability. Only absolute loyalty could convince Emperor Wen to trust such an important position to someone. And Xia Qingsong undoubtedly became the most suitable candidate in Emperor Wen's mind.

After the court session, Luo Cheng walked ahead, pursing his lips, a look of helplessness and heartache on his face. He secretly calculated that the cost of this meal at Tianxianglou would probably cost him several months' salary.

As he walked slowly, he sighed secretly, feeling that his life seemed to be getting more and more difficult.

The monthly salary is not much to begin with, and we have to deal with various expenses. Now, we have to add this hefty dinner expense, which really makes people feel stressed.

Lang Ming and Lu Zheng accompanied the virtuous king, and the three of them followed behind, chatting and laughing. The virtuous king was in a good mood and talked about trivial matters with the two of them, and the atmosphere was relaxed and happy.

After they left the palace, Wu'an Prince Xiao Jinghan was standing in front of the carriage. Seeing them emerge, he stepped forward to greet them, bowed, and said with a smile, "Wise Prince! I heard that you two had plans to go drinking today. I wonder if you would be honored to join us?"

Upon hearing this, the virtuous king immediately became interested, his eyes flashing with excitement. He laughed heartily, saying repeatedly, "Haha, the King of Wu'an also has such a refined taste? Of course, I welcome it with all my heart!"

Lang Ming and Lu Zheng, standing by, also smiled and expressed their agreement. They were looking forward to drinking and having fun with Prince Wu'an; after all, such opportunities were rare.

However, Luo Cheng suddenly stopped and reached out to touch the purse at his waist. His face turned pale in an instant, and he cried out inwardly: It's over! It's over! What should I do now?

I'm afraid I'll be detained at Tianxianglou today to wash dishes! Thinking of this, he couldn't help but regret his previous impulsive behavior. Why did he force himself to treat Lang Ming and Lu Zheng to a drink?

At this moment, Xiao Jinghan and the Xian Wang got on the car and told Wen Fu, "Go to Tianxiang Tower!"

The two of them sat in the carriage. Xiao Jinghan lifted the carriage curtain. He looked at Luo Cheng and asked with a smile on his face, "Lord Luo, I just heard from the virtuous king that you are hosting today. Can I go?"

Luo Cheng showed an awkward look on his face, but soon recovered. He forced a smile and said, "It is my honor to have Prince Wu'an go!"

Xiao Jinghan smiled, a hint of deep meaning flashed in his eyes, and then he lowered the curtain of the carriage.

Luo Cheng secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that his behavior just now was a bit out of control, but fortunately, he was not discovered by King Wu'an. He was secretly glad in his heart, but at the same time, he also felt an inexplicable pressure.

Watching the carriage from Prince Wu'an's mansion gradually disappear into the distance, Lu Zheng approached Luo Cheng, put his arm around his shoulder, and whispered in a low voice, "Don't worry! Prince Xian and Prince Wu'an are both very good people! Besides, His Majesty won't blame us for making friends. You don't have to worry about it!"

Hearing this, Luo Cheng couldn't help but frown, secretly complaining in his heart: I'm not worried about this! You don't understand my feelings at all! I'm just worried that I don't have enough money for food, big brother!

At this moment, Lang Ming hurried over and shouted to the two of them, "What are you dawdling for? Come and get in a carriage with me!" As he said that, he pulled the two of them towards his carriage.

When the three of them arrived at Tianxiang Tower, Prince Xian and Prince Wu'an were already waiting for them in the private room on the second floor.

After entering the private room, everyone exchanged some pleasantries and began to sit down. After everyone was seated, the waiter respectfully handed the menu to Xiao Jinghan.

Xiao Jinghan raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and said to the waiter with a chuckle, "It's Lord Luo who's treating us today, so you should hand the menu to Lord Luo." After that, Xiao Jinghan handed the menu to Luo Cheng.

Luo Cheng took the menu nervously, opened it and took a look, and couldn't help but gasp.

My goodness, the prices here are ridiculous! Just a plate of stir-fried greens costs as much as a roast chicken outside!

How could he order food? Luo Cheng looked at the menu, cold sweat on his forehead. If he added the wine money, this... Luo Cheng secretly groaned in his heart.

Xiao Jinghan noticed Luo Cheng's predicament. He smiled slightly, turned around and whispered to Wen Fu beside him, "Go to Zuiyue Tower and ask Shopkeeper Bai for ten jars of Zui Liunian. Put it on my account."

When Lang Ming and Lu Zheng heard this, their eyes suddenly lit up and they almost drooled.

Zui Liu Nian is a rare and valuable wine, even if you have money you may not be able to buy it, but Xiao Jinghan actually asked for ten jars at once! This made the two of them very excited, and they secretly felt fortunate to have lunch with the virtuous king today.

Most importantly, this Zui Liu Nian is good for men's health. It not only strengthens the body, but also nourishes the kidneys and yang energy. Even if you drink too much, you won't wake up with a headache the next day. Instead, you will feel refreshed and full of energy. It can be said that this wine is a blessing for men!

Lu Zheng whispered to Luo Cheng, "You're in for a treat! These ten jars of wine from King Wu'an are worth your annual salary! You should order some more side dishes, and don't be too stingy!" He showed an envious expression as he spoke.