Chapter 188 This is a man's hand

For a while, the court was in chaos, and many difficult cases were solved for no reason.

Chu Chengye was happy to see this scene. He had absolute control in the competition for the Ningzhou Maritime Customs, and now, he has completely kept himself out of it and has become a complete beneficiary.

Seeing that things have developed to a white-hot stage, Chu Chengye took the opportunity to eliminate many of Chu Huaian's party members.

When the rest of them were secretly rejoicing that they were about to get what they wanted, Chu Chengye suddenly appointed Song Geng, who was previously only a minor official who had nothing to do with him, as the Maritime Customs.

Many ministers in the court immediately submitted their opinions and criticized Song Geng again and again, but Chu Chengye could not see what those people were thinking. He tactfully pushed the matter aside again and again, saying that a god had appeared in Song Geng's dream in the middle of the night and asked him to take the post of the Maritime Customs, otherwise the Southern Qi would be destroyed.

Chu Chengye's words were completely nonsensical. He never believed in gods, and he just wanted to shut those people up.

If those court officials submitted their opinions again, Chu Chengye would say, "Do you want us Southern Qi to be destroyed?"

No one dared to take the blame. Secondly, Song Geng was indeed the best candidate for the Ningzhou Maritime Customs.

He was from the capital, and was demoted to Ningzhou. He had some roots and connections in the capital, and those people would not say much because of their past friendship.

Song Geng has worked in Ningzhou for many years and knows everything about Ningzhou. He will not let others find too many faults in his work.

After this incident, Chu Huaian lost a lot of his wings, but Chu Huaian still did not make any moves. Instead, he became more calm. It is hard to tell what impact this incident has on Chu Huaian.

But Chu Chengye can see that Chu Huaian has not given up anything, and even his desire has become stronger. But he hides it very well. He seems to be waiting for an opportunity.

Since Chu Chengye took back the wine industry and opened the Ningzhou trading port, the treasury has become more and more sufficient.

Chu Chengye was always concerned about the war at the border. He did not want to let down the soldiers at the border, so he ordered the Ministry of Revenue to allocate more money to reward the soldiers fighting outside.

The war in the south was victorious, and the soldiers returned to the court. Southern Qi took back a city that had previously belonged to it.

Chu Chengye happily rewarded every soldier in the army.

The general who led the troops presented the letter of surrender to Chu Chengye in the court.

"I'm not lying to the emperor. Some time ago, we suffered repeated setbacks when fighting the enemy and were almost defeated. The emperor approved a lot of silver to the front line and dispatched more soldiers, which turned the situation around."

"Originally, the enemy wanted to fight us to the death, but the emperor ordered the opening of the Ningzhou trading port. The enemy suddenly changed their minds and voluntarily submitted to Southern Qi."

The general knelt on the ground and said loudly: "Your Majesty is wise and mighty. Please bless Southern Qi to recover its territory. Southern Qi will prosper for ten thousand years."

The important court officials knelt in unison and said: "Your Majesty is wise and mighty! Southern Qi will prosper for ten thousand years!"

Chu Chengye laughed twice after hearing the general's words.

"That's also your credit. Pass on my order. Everyone in the army will be rewarded."

After the court session, Chu Huaian ran to Cheng Jin's Chunhe Palace. He walked so fast that even Wei An beside him couldn't keep up.

Seeing Chu Chengye's fast pace, Wei An couldn't help but remind him: "Your Majesty, slow down, be careful and don't fall."

Chu Chengye glared at Wei An with a smile, "When did you become so nagging? Am I that stupid?"

Wei An smiled and pretended to hit his own mouth, "I spoke out of turn, but I saw that Your Majesty was so happy that he was about to fly, so I couldn't help but remind you."

Chu Chengye said: "You are so brave. Who did you learn this from? How dare you tease me?"

Wei An smiled but did not explain: "Your Majesty, don't worry. I have already inquired about it. The Royal Concubine has not left the palace. She has woken up now. I guess she is basking in the sun in the yard now."

In fact, Wei An didn't say it, but Chu Chengye knew that he learned it from Cheng Jin. Only Cheng Jin dared to treat him like this.

Irritable and disrespectful.

Hearing Wei An mention Cheng Jin, Chu Chengye couldn't help but soften his expression, "I know."

When they arrived at Chunhe Palace, Cheng Jin was indeed sitting outside in the sun.

She leaned against a chair, her body completely relaxed, not like she was sitting on a chair, but rather paralyzed on a chair.

Cheng Jin tilted her head back, but her face was covered with a storybook, covering her face so tightly that it was impossible to tell whether she was awake or asleep.

Seeing Cheng Jin's look, Chu Chengye unconsciously curled his lips and smiled slightly, and took a few steps forward.

When the palace maids working in the palace came to see Chu Chengye, they immediately knelt on the ground to salute. Chu Chengye was afraid of disturbing Cheng Jin, so he made a gesture to let her go.

Chu Chengye quietly walked to the side of Cheng Jin.

Cheng Jin, who was resting with her eyes closed, noticed that there was a person standing in front of her, blocking her from the sun. Cheng Jin felt a chill.

Cheng Jin raised her hand without taking off her book, and said lazily, "Cuizhu, stop blocking me from the sun."

Chu Chengye withdrew his body upon hearing the voice.

The warm sun shone on Cheng Jin again.

Cheng Jin yawned comfortably, and she raised her hand and touched the back of her hand, which was slightly cool. Cheng Jin asked in confusion, "Cuizhu, you haven't left yet?"

Chu Chengye did not say anything.

Cheng Jin didn't care, just moved her body, she smiled and said, "It's okay now, help me massage my shoulders, my shoulders hurt just now, I'll help you massage them later."

Chu Chengye didn't explain, he walked to the back of Cheng Jin's chair, he put his hand on Cheng Jin's shoulder and moved gently.

Cheng Jin sighed comfortably, "It's comfortable."

After massaging for a while, Cheng Jin suddenly raised her hand and touched her shoulder, "Here, here."

It happened that the two hands touched each other, Cheng Jin couldn't help but be naughty, she directly raised her hand and grabbed "Cuizhu", smiling naughtily, "Cuizhu, your hands are so small? So soft?"

The more Cheng Jin touched, the more she said something was wrong. How could Cuizhu's hands suddenly become so big?

There were still a lot of thin threads on the fingertips.

Cheng Jin knew something was wrong, this joint was obviously a man's hand.

Cheng Jin immediately raised her hand and lifted the notebook covering her face, trying to take her hand back.

At the moment when Cheng Jin wanted to take back her hand, the person behind her suddenly held it tightly, making her unable to move at all.

Cheng Jin stood up in panic and wanted to see who it was, but turned around and met a pair of smiling eyes.

Chu Chengye?

Cheng Jin let down her guard and turned her head to see Cuizhu, who should have been behind her, standing not far away with an aunt's smile on her face.

Cheng Jin said to Chu Chengye: "You walk silently, it's scary."

Chu Chengye stood beside Cheng Jin and smiled: "There is a sound, but you didn't hear it."

Cheng Jin did not continue the topic. Cuizhu was quite considerate and moved a chair for Chu Chengye and placed it next to Cheng Jin.

"Why are you here suddenly?"