"Father, these are some matters and regulations that the Ministry of Rites is preparing for the second half of the year. If there are no problems, I will proceed accordingly."

Mu Anjin placed the memorial on the emperor's desk with both hands.

The emperor lay mostly on the dragon throne, his face pale, his expression gloomy, and his brows furrowed.

She lazily lifted her eyelids to glance at him, and whispered, "Put it somewhere."

Mu Anjin stepped forward and placed the memorial down, but did not leave in a hurry.

"Father must be tired. I have acquired some female healers from foreign lands who are excellent at relieving fatigue. I will have them delivered to you immediately."

The emperor finally opened all his eyes and looked at him: "A female physician? That's quite rare."

Mu Anjin continued, "The female physician's skills are no worse than those in the Imperial Hospital, and she is well-versed in relieving fatigue. Father, you can give her a try."

A slight smile finally appeared on the emperor's sullen face: "Alright, bring it here to take a look."

"yes."

Before long, several female physicians gracefully arrived. Although they wore the dark blue uniforms of the palace, their clothes were as thin as cicada wings, and their skin was faintly visible with every movement.

Before the emperor could speak, Mu Anjin said he had something to attend to and took his leave.

On the dragon throne, the emperor looked down at the several beautiful and graceful female physicians below, and his previous frustration and fatigue vanished instantly.

"An Jin said you are experts at relieving fatigue. I have a persistent headache, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Do you have any good remedies?"

One of the female doctors brushed a stray hair behind her ear, placed her slender fingers on her waist, and said softly, "Since ancient times, it has been inconvenient for outsiders to be present when doctors are treating patients."

The emperor stared at her small, delicate face for a long time, unable to look away. She was indeed very different from the women of the Great Qi Dynasty, possessing a unique charm.

"Yes, yes, you may all leave. Xiao Ningzi, please stay."

An Ning, who had been dozing off, suddenly opened her eyes wide: Huh? Why? I don't want to watch the old emperor flirting with the female physician.

With these women dressed like that, nobody would believe they're legitimate female doctors.

Soon, only the Emperor, Xiao Ningzi, and those coquettish female physicians remained in the Yangju Palace.

Anning tried her best not to look in that direction, but the incessant taunting voices still reached her ears, making her feel nauseous.

Finally, the emperor realized that Xiao Ningzi's presence was becoming an eyesore, so he mercifully ordered her to leave as well.

~~

Half a month later, an envoy from the Tianlan Kingdom suddenly arrived.

In the hall, the emperor looked at Mu Anjin with an unusually kind expression: "Anjin has always been in charge of the Ministry of Rites. Whether it is the sacrificial rites at the beginning of the year or the ceremonies at the end of the year, everything is well-organized. This time, you will be in charge again."

Mu Anjin nodded in agreement: "Yes, Father."

The ministers behind him exchanged bewildered glances. Mu Anyu's case had only been concluded a few days ago, and he had been imprisoned in the imperial prison for life. And now, not long after, a new talent had emerged in the court.

As for how Mu Anjin rose to power so quickly in such a short period of time, it was all thanks to those female doctors and his extraordinary ability to read people's expressions and demeanor.

"Does my esteemed minister have any other matters to report?"

The Minister of Works glanced at the emperor and then stepped forward, saying, "Your Majesty, I have a memorial to present."

The emperor waved his hand: "Minister Xue, stay. Everyone else, leave."

"yes."

During this conversation, the Emperor did not keep anyone behind; Eunuch Wu and An Ning were both turned away and left outside.

An Ning didn't react much, but Eunuch Wu looked like he had something on his mind.

He turned to look at Anning and gently patted her shoulder: "Have you been to the Ministry of Works since you came to the palace? If you have nothing to do, go to the Ministry of Works more often."

An Ning was completely baffled: "Ministry of Works?"