Chapter 419: Anyone who dares to persuade me to take a concubine will be dismissed

Golden Palace.

Xiao Chengjin sat on the dragon throne and glanced at the ministers.

"Sir Wu, I have received news that Prince Beiyu and his men will arrive in the capital before sunset. Please make arrangements at the post station."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lord Wu stepped out of the group and said, "I obey your order."

Xiao Chengjin nodded slightly, "My dear ministers, do you have anything to report?"

If you have something to say, please say it quickly.

It's okay, I'll go back and have breakfast.

Several ministers looked at each other, seeming to want to speak but stopping themselves.

They gathered together two days ago to discuss: a man from an ordinary family can have three wives and four concubines and have many children, let alone a king of a country.

The emperor can abolish the harem, but the positions of the four concubines must be...

Xiao Chengjin looked at these ministers with a smile on his lips.

Haha, you want to do something weird, right?

Come on, I'll take it.

Just as Chief Steward Lin took his breath and shouted, "If you have something to report, please come forward. If not, please dismiss the court," a minister named Liu stood up.

"Your Majesty, I have something to report."

"Approved." Xiao Chengjin stared at Lord Liu, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.

The Liu family's daughter seems to have just come of age...

So, are you trying to persuade me to take a concubine?

Lord Liu secretly gave a look to several adults saying "look at me" and then started to make trouble.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me for my bold advice. You and the Empress have been married for a long time, but you have no children."

"I believe that for the sake of the country, His Majesty should take a concubine into the palace to continue his lineage."

When these words were spoken, some ministers became excited.

Without waiting for Xiao Chengjin to express his opinion, they all stepped out and knelt, "We sincerely ask the Emperor to take a concubine."

"I implore the Emperor to take a concubine and continue his lineage."

Seeing this, Lord Liu continued, "I support the emperor in abolishing the harem, but for the sake of the country, the positions of the four concubines..."

Before he could finish his words, he heard an extremely cold voice from above.

"My dear Liu, you mean that I...'can't', right?" Xiao Chengjin stared at Lord Liu with a gloomy face.

Haha, are you still thinking about the position of the Four Concubines?

That’s a nice thought!

When Lord Liu saw that Xiao Chengjin had misinterpreted his words, he quickly explained, "Your Majesty, that's not what I meant."

"Your humble servant, your humble servant is only concerned about the country and the people!"

The little phoenix that flew back from the father-in-law's residence was standing on the roof waiting for Xiao Chengjin to leave the court.

When it heard the words "I implore the emperor to take a concubine", it immediately got furious.

The dog official actually encouraged the dog man to take a concubine and even implied that the sister could not have children...

Thinking of this, the little phoenix flew into the Golden Palace angrily and kicked Lord Liu who was standing in the center of the palace.

“Ouch…”

Lord Liu, who was kicked, wailed and fell to the ground with a thud.

The little phoenix landed in front of him and cursed angrily, "You bastard, if I hear you say that the Queen can't have children again, I will burn your house down."

Xiao Chengjin looked at the cursing little phoenix, and a smile flashed in his eyes.

Xiaofeng, well done.

Lord Liu shrank back in fear when he saw the little phoenix trying to spit fire.

"Your Majesty, I was wrong. Just pretend I said nothing!"

If he really pissed off this little phoenix, it might actually burn down his house.

Thinking of this possibility, Lord Liu said to Xiao Feng with a flattering look: "Xiao Fenghuang, you misunderstood. I did not say that the Queen cannot have children."

The little phoenix snorted coldly, "You're smart."

"Master Feng tells you that it's Queen Sister's business that she has no children. It has nothing to do with my sister." The little phoenix said, pointing at Xiao Chengjin with its wings.

After hearing what Xiao Fenghuang said, everyone looked at Xiao Chengjin with strange eyes.

What does this mean, Little Phoenix?

Could it be that the emperor is really...not capable?

Xiao Chengjin: "......"

Xiaofeng, what you said may easily lead to misunderstanding, you know.

Manager Lin looked at the expressions of the crowd and knew that they had misunderstood something.

"My Lords, please don't believe everything you hear."

"The Emperor is in very good health."

Upon hearing this, all the ministers fell silent as a chicken.

Manager Lin, what do you mean by this?

We didn't say anything!

Xiao Chengjin stood up and said with a cold and handsome face: "My dear ministers, I will have an heir. It is only a matter of time."

"I hope what happened today will be the last time."

"If anyone dares to persuade me to take a concubine again, I will resign."

The ministers looked at each other, and no one dared to speak.

Some ministers even cursed in their hearts: They have been thinking about sending their daughters to the palace all day long, and now they have angered the emperor!

"Dismiss the court." Xiao Chengjin glanced at the ministers coldly, then left with a flick of his sleeves.

All the ministers knelt on the ground and shouted in unison: "Your humble servants respectfully bid farewell to the emperor. Long live the emperor." At the same time, they all breathed a sigh of relief.

The little phoenix looked at Xiao Chengjin's departing back and his eyes rolled.

"Bah!" It spat at Lord Liu and flew away.

Lord Liu wiped the saliva that splashed on his face.

Phew, luckily it’s not flames…

After Fu Yunheng retired and returned to his hometown, his son Fu Yuzhi took over the position of Grand Censor.

Of course, this was all arranged by Xiao Chengjin.

Today is Fu Yuzhi's first day in court. Seeing this scene, he couldn't help but chuckle.

"My Lords, as far as I know, the Emperor advocates monogamy, so let's put this matter of taking a concubine aside!"

After Fu Yuzhi finished speaking, he gave them a look that said "be careful or you'll get into trouble."

The ministers came to their senses and quickly agreed, "Master Fu is absolutely right."

At this moment, the ministers suddenly discovered a problem: the position of Prime Minister, the head of all officials, was vacant...

This discovery made them secretly happy.

Alas, I don’t know who the emperor plans to promote as prime minister?

Xiao Chengjin walked out of the Golden Palace and went to the front to wait for Xiao Fenghuang.

After the little phoenix flew to his side, he praised it: "Xiaofeng, you did a good job."

Little Phoenix snorted coldly, "They can say bad things about you, but they can't say bad things about my sister."

"Besides, it's all because you're not motivated enough." Little Phoenix said, looking at Xiao Chengjin with contempt.

Having a child is so difficult.

What use are you to me?

Xiao Chengjin coughed lightly, "Don't worry, Xiaofeng, you will become an uncle soon."

Alas, I still have to work hard!

By the way, when you have time, go and ask my father-in-law for advice.