Slacking Off and Gossiping: The Court Officials Are Not Amused

Jiang Yueyang, a 21st-century office worker, died from a cerebral infarction after working overtime and staying up late. In her dying moments, she bound to a 'Gossip System'.

She then...

Chapter 215 Good Melon

[Host, you don't believe me!] The system said angrily, [I said, no corrupt official can escape my eyes!]

[It’s not that I don’t believe you, but people’s hearts are fickle. ]

The system didn't buy her explanation, "Haven't we discussed this issue before? The cases heard by the local supervisory departments need you to review them before announcing the final verdict."

[But I just suddenly realized that if that happens, I will have to work like a slave for Your Majesty forever! ]

Emperor Yuan: ...So you changed your mind just now because you didn't want to work, not because you were afraid of losing your life?

All the civil and military officials didn't understand why Lord Xiao Jiang was so resistant to being an official.

The system thought for a moment and said, "Host, isn't your brother going to be an official in the future? When you are ready to resign, you can recommend your brother to the emperor to take your place."

[But His Majesty just said that if I choose the wrong person, I will die to atone for my sin. Isn't this pushing my brother into the fire pit? ]

Upon hearing this, the system immediately shouted unhappily: [You still say you don’t disbelieve me, but I’ve already said that no corrupt official can escape my eyes! ]

Jiang Yueyang felt a little guilty, but then she thought of something and said hurriedly: [No, someone can escape your eyes! ]

【who?】

[A person with a special fate like Master Wu Nian! ]

system:【……】

The system said speechlessly: [Host, are you stupid? Even if there are people with special fates, can't you just not choose them as officials of the Supervisory Department? ]

Jiang Yueyang: [……]

Jiang Yueyang coughed awkwardly, "Xiaogua, the person who just spoke to you was not me."

[…Then who am I talking to? ]

[I don’t know, but it’s not me.]

Civil and military officials: "..."

The third prince smiled secretly with the corners of his mouth curled up. So this is how Jiang Yueyang acted like a rogue.

Emperor Yuan coughed twice in silence, "Jiang Yueyang, regarding the establishment of the Supervisory Department, please give me a detailed list of regulations. I will make a decision after discussing it with the three provinces and six ministries."

"Your Majesty, I suddenly feel that the idea of establishing an inspection department is a bit immature, otherwise..."

"Once spoken, words cannot be taken back. Forget it." Emperor Yuan interrupted her without allowing any refusal. "Listen out the rules as soon as possible."

"……promise."

Afterwards, Emperor Yuan went to discuss other matters with his court officials.

Jiang Yueyang felt that she and her father were becoming more and more like each other. They both had to endure hardships. No wonder there is a saying that goes "A good father will have a good son."

She sighed helplessly, "Little melon, I am getting further and further down the path of resigning. If the Supervisory Department is established, I will have to serve as an official for at least another three years."

[More than that, it will take at least five years.] The system added emotionlessly, [If time could go back, would you still suggest to His Majesty that an Inspectorate be established?]

Jiang Yueyang lowered her eyes and was silent for a while, [Yes. If everyone was as bad as County Magistrate Zhu, then the people would be really miserable.

Forget it, Your Majesty is right, it is hard to reverse what has been done, so let's just take it one step at a time for now. 】

[Now that you've figured it out, let's eat melons, shall we? ]

【good!】

Upon hearing this, the system immediately said: [Host, didn’t you want to hear some positive gossip before? ]

[Hmm... didn't you say there was no such melon? ]

【I just saw one that happened recently. 】

Upon hearing that today's gossip happened recently, all the civil and military officials subconsciously recalled what they had done recently.

The fifth prince glanced down at his five-month-old belly. He had been losing weight successfully recently. Were they going to tell me my inspirational story of successful weight loss?

The third prince raised his chin with pride when he thought about how he carried his grandfather on his back to the pharmacy to see a doctor. They must be saying that I am helpful!

Kong Jijiu smiled slightly and said, "I picked up a bag of gold on the road a few days ago. They will probably say that I am honest and trustworthy."

The Duke of England raised the corner of his mouth with pride. "Yesterday when I was accompanying my wife back to her parents' home, someone tried to frame my brother-in-law. Fortunately, I saw through that man's trick. They must be praising me for being smart and wise!"

Emperor Yuan felt that today's melon had nothing to do with him, and he would be thankful that they didn't say bad things about him.

This kind of good melon...is not his turn.

Everyone present had their own thoughts, but they all felt that Jiang Yueyang and the others were trying to praise themselves.

Jiang Yueyang urged: [Tell me quickly, I really want to know what the positive energy melon is like. ]

[First, let me announce today's protagonist. He is...] The system deliberately dragged out the ending sound, [He is Bai Ze...]

Upon hearing this, the people who had previously mistakenly thought it was them showed disappointed expressions.

On the other hand, Bai Ze looked confused. I don’t seem to have done anything worthy of praise recently?

Just as Jiang Yueyang was about to ask Bai Ze what he had done, the system panted and said, "Master Xiao Yixiao, the Deputy Director of the Ministry of Personnel behind Bai Ze."

Xiao Yi looked up suddenly, Me?

Jiang Yueyang looked back and saw Xiao Yi's expression. She couldn't help but frown and asked, "Xiaogua, does he have cross-eyes? Why are his eyes so wide open?"

Xiao Yi: “…”

Civil and Military Officials: Hahaha... He was so happy that he won the lottery that he didn't react for a while.

Yuanzheng Guo lowered his eyes in disappointment. It was still not my turn to eat the melon today.

By the way, it’s been a while since I went to court, right?

Why can’t Lord Xiaojiang and Xiaogua see me?

Is it because I don’t look eye-catching enough?

Thinking of this, Guo Yuanzheng slowly raised his hand and touched his cheek.

I remember there was a medical book in the library that contained a recipe for beauty and skin care. Perhaps I could...

no!

Lady Xiao Jiang's train of thought is somewhat peculiar, and ordinary methods of attracting attention do not work on her.

Well...it's better to leave some visible injuries on your body.

That’s it!

System: [Host, he does not have cross-eyes. ]

Jiang Yueyang said, "Why did he open his eyes so wide? He looked like he had seen a ghost."

[Host... can't you allow my eyes to be this big and round? ]

Jiang Yueyang: […Forget it, let’s just talk about melons. ]

The system cleared its throat and said, [The Xiao family has four siblings. Xiao Yi is the third oldest, with a married sister.

Three months ago, their mother felt that they all had their own families, so she decided to divide the property among the three brothers.

According to the order of seniority, after the brothers separated, Old Madam Xiao had to live with the eldest son.

But the three brothers are all filial children and they all hope that their mother will live with them.

So, the three brothers started a heated discussion over the custody of their mother.

Finally, they decided to take turns to invite Madam Xiao to live in their own home for a month. But...】