Chapter 598

News of the Huo family's affairs even reached the palace. After the morning court session that day, the emperor specially kept Huo Yue behind.

"You've found your daughter?"

Huo Yue immediately smiled and said, "Yes, she was raised very well by her adoptive parents."

The emperor looked at Huo Yue and was momentarily filled with emotion.

Although he and Huo Yue had not seen each other for several years, he never forgot to send gifts to Yunnan during festivals. As long as it was not wartime, Huo Yue would also send gifts to the capital. The two had a deep friendship.

This is why the emperor knew that the Huo family had become estranged because of the loss of their daughter.

"Now that your daughter has been found, your family can finally have some peace."

Huo Yue smiled in a somewhat simple and honest manner.

That's right.

Previously in Yunnan, Zhong Jie refused to see him, but now, the two can finally be together day and night again.

Seeing his foolish appearance, the emperor couldn't help but feel helpless.

Speaking of Huo Yue, he was a powerful and fearless warrior who guarded a region. How come he seems to turn into a simple-minded idiot in his early twenties when he talks about his wife?

Just then, a palace attendant came to report that Shen Rang had arrived.

Now that Shen Rang has bypassed the Six Ministries and entered the Ministry of Personnel directly, becoming a Vice Minister of Personnel, he is highly regarded by the Emperor. His sudden visit clearly indicates that he has something important to say.

Huo Yue took his leave.

After a while, Shen Rang came in.

After bowing to the emperor, he got straight to the point: "Your Majesty, the Ministry of Revenue has just submitted the tax revenue reports from various regions. I have compiled them and would like Your Majesty to review them."

The eunuch came over, took the memorial from his hand, and then presented it to the emperor's desk.

The tax records from various regions were complex and intricate, but Shen Rang has now compiled them into a concise document, which is clear, organized, and without any oversights.

The top scholar's calligraphy is vigorous and pleasing to the eye.

After reading it, the emperor nodded in satisfaction: "Not bad. Judging from this, all regions will enjoy favorable weather and abundant harvests."

If it were anyone else here, they would surely flatter the emperor, but it was Shen Rang here. He handed over another memorial: "Your Majesty, this is a report from the Minister of Revenue, saying that a place in Lingnan has suffered a disaster and needs the court to allocate funds for relief."

As before, a palace attendant came over and handed over the memorial.

After the emperor had looked at it, he said, "Summon the Minister of Revenue to come over in person later."

"yes."

Mentioning the Minister of Revenue, the Emperor's gaze became somewhat complicated: "Shen Qing, I heard you divorced your wife?"

“Yes,” Shen Rang said, “this is no big deal, how did His Majesty find out?”

The emperor shook his head: "You've already divorced your wife, it's not a big deal."

Divorce is different from separation. Besides, Yun Wan is the adopted daughter of the Yun family and the Crown Prince's biological daughter. With such a status, Shen Rang would definitely not divorce her unless it was a major event.

"Your wife is the daughter of Minister Yun. Since both of your families are in the court, you shouldn't make things too ugly in public."

"Your Majesty, rest assured, Minister Yun and I understand what it means to distinguish between public and private matters."

Shen Rang's words directly categorized the divorce as a private matter, and the emperor did not ask any further questions, waving him away.

Shen Rang bowed and left.

Even after leaving the Imperial Study, Shen Rang's expression remained tense.

Even after returning to his official residence, his complexion did not improve.

At this moment, Jing Yuan stepped forward and said, "Your Highness, not many families have sent marriage invitations to the Huo family. I have investigated them all."

As he spoke, Jing Yuan handed over a list.

With a single glance, Shen Rang's aura instantly diminished.

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A few days later, all the families who had sent marriage invitations to the Huo family encountered misfortunes one after another.

Either something, not a major problem, suddenly goes wrong while you're doing your job, or something unexpected happens and leaves you flustered.