And Lord Jiang, Lord Hu, and Lord Wang, weren't you showing off to each other yesterday about how the concubines in your homes could serve others?
And you, you, you guys..."
The ministers who were named one by one were furious: "Why are you dragging us into this? It's unreasonable!"
Nangong Jiu clapped her hands.
"Ah, my... There are so many wives and concubines at home, fighting over them every day, it's a chaotic scene, it's so lively.
Everyone of them is about to become a grandfather, or is already a grandfather, but they are still so shameless and don’t even give their children and grandchildren any face?
Instead of feeling ashamed, they take pride in it, showing off and competing with each other. Do they still have any shame?"
Emperor Dongling took over the conversation.
"You are officials of my Dongling. Your words and deeds represent the court.
You receive salaries from the state, but you don't think about state affairs, don't share the king's worries, and only think about things that are not acceptable.
What’s the point of me employing you and giving you high positions and generous salaries?
If you can't handle your family affairs, then just go back and deal with them like Minister Jiang did."
The hall was completely silent, and the ministers were ashamed, annoyed and afraid.
Emperor Dongling spoke again: "Princess Dingguo just returned to the capital. It's not fun without friends. Your home is lively. I'd like to ask her to visit you. Do you have any objections?"
Nangong Jiu cooperated and asked: "Grandfather, can Jiuer really visit the minister's house as a guest?"
"Why not? All under heaven belongs to the king. You can go wherever you want to play!"
The ministers looked at each other, wondering what Emperor Dongling was up to...
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