Ji Yingying turned around, intending to appease Fang Yulan, but saw that Fang Yulan was furious and that her eldest brother was still kneeling on the ground. She immediately felt uneasy and quickly said, "Mother, I'm hungry. I'll go back first."
After saying that, he turned and ran.
Back at the Four Seasons Courtyard, Ji Yingying took advantage of the remaining time to write out a list.
When it got dark, Ji Yingying climbed over the wall and went directly to Lord Gongsun's residence.
Rong Yi followed along. When she arrived at Lord Gongsun's residence, she hurriedly went inside to inform the people that they had already sneaked in.
Lord Gongsun had already transferred all the guards in his household, so Ji Yingying entered Lord Gongsun's study without any trouble and placed the list of those who had embezzled and accepted bribes on his desk.
[I thought it would be very difficult, but I didn't expect Lord Gongsun to have so few guards. If a thief comes, he'll probably steal everything.]
[Sigh, this list... I bet there'll be some drama tomorrow. Do you think the emperor will give me a reward when he goes to confiscate property?]
[They don't even know you provided this list, how can you reward them?]
[Yes, I am a hero who does good deeds anonymously. Now that it's over, should I say: Thank you everyone?]
"Come on, go back now. Granny Xia has prepared some wontons for you."
【Yes, I'm going back.】 Ji Yingying climbed over the wall and left again. After she left, Rong Yi immediately came out, asked for a copy of the list, and then asked him to write a memorial to the throne.
Tomorrow we have to put on a show for Ji Yingying. Lord Gongsun gets a headache just looking at that list. He's not good at acting!
The next day, Ji Yingying got up early; she wanted to watch a show.
Upon arriving at the main hall, Lord Gongsun was already there.
[Oh wow, you're here so early? Looks like this list is very important.]
The ministers couldn't help but nod secretly. Rong had already gone to confiscate their property early last night. Today, the Ministry of Revenue probably wouldn't even be able to hold court. They heard that boxes of gold and silver were being moved to the Ministry of Revenue.
The national treasury is likely to become rich.
"His Majesty has arrived!"
After bowing with "Long live the Emperor!", Lord Gongsun immediately stepped forward to report the list. Then everyone wanted to put on a show, and the first few stepped forward to say things like "Let's fight!"
He looked absolutely indignant!
[Xiangxiang, I feel like these people are so fake. They're not like this before.]
Those who had stepped forward dared not move, fearing she might notice something.
【Hey girl, they're already exaggerating. Come on, let Xiangxiang show you some gossip, something different.】
Tell me, what's the juicy gossip?
The minister before you went to a shop after court yesterday and met a man who told him that if he deposited three hundred taels of silver with him, he could get three thousand taels next month. He thought it was a great deal, so he actually deposited three hundred taels.
[What? He's brainless! How did someone like that get to that position?]
Even a lowly ninth-rank official wouldn't dare let him sit there, yet he's allowed to discuss state affairs in the Hall of Diligent Governance?
No, he was poor and had no money.
[That shouldn't be the case. His salary isn't enough to cover his expenses. Besides, once someone becomes an official, which one doesn't embezzle or run a business? They're not making money.]
The ministers exclaimed, "Oh dear, we wouldn't dare to embezzle, otherwise you would have sent us to jail long ago!"
Since Ji Yingying became an official, the court has seen countless changes in personnel and countless executions. Even the emperor's harem has lost many princes and princesses, not to mention the concubines.
The autumn imperial examinations are being held earlier these days, otherwise the court won't have many people to use.
He has nothing. His family only owns two shops, which were part of his wife's dowry. But recently, his son was lured into gambling and lost a large sum of money. Now, they're struggling to make ends meet and even food is becoming a problem.
[Is it like that Lord Hu's son, whose wife crippled him because of her care?]
No, he was set up. It's easy to handle; just find the culprit, and the matter will be resolved.
Who designed this? What's the child's character like? If they're good, we can try to help.
[He's quite good, just like the son of the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel—well-behaved. It's a pity, though; these kinds of kids can't outsmart those spoiled brats. After all, these kids care about their reputation, while those spoiled brats don't.]
This was done by Lord Hu's son.
Oh dear, I forgot to remind Lord Hu last time to go home and discipline his son. If all else fails, perhaps he should just have another one.
Lord Hu, standing in the corner, was dumbfounded. His son had actually done such a thing. It seemed that the beating he received last night was too lenient.
"Your Majesty, I have failed in my duty to educate my son. I am willing to resign my post and return home to teach him."
[This... Lord Hu actually knows his son is a scoundrel?]
[It seems so, host. You don't need to get involved. Beating up his son won't do any good. You should intervene in time and also keep an eye on his wife, otherwise... his life will be over.]
【That's true, tomorrow's my day off. Even though I can go out and about on days off, I've never really done it. Tomorrow I plan to go shopping; I want to buy clothes, shoes, bags, and eat something delicious.】
Okay, tomorrow's a day off. Xiangxiang wants to go out and eat some melons too.
Ministers: ...Okay, understood. Let's go to the streets to enjoy the melons tomorrow!
“Hu Aiqing, you should have another child. Send this one to the estate to grow corn. As for your wife… after she gives birth, let your mother raise it for you.”
Lord Hu was mortified. He was already quite old, and his mother was too frail to walk. How could she possibly take care of his child?
"Yes, Your Majesty. I will send the rebellious son to the estate today. As for the lady, I will explain the situation and also go to Lord Song's house to apologize."
"good"
Is that all?
Yes, it's quite simple.
After the morning court session ended, Ji Yingying was about to leave the palace when the Empress summoned her, so she had no choice but to go to the inner palace.
"Your Majesty, I greet you. May Your Majesty enjoy boundless blessings and peace." After speaking, his gaze was fixed on the round table in front of the Empress.
A whole table full of dishes.
"Please rise, Ji San. Come to my palace. This was prepared by me this morning. Please have a taste."
"Hey~" Ji Yingying responded happily.
[Oh my, the Empress is such a kind person! She's prepared so much delicious food for me. I've decided that from now on, the Empress will be the most important person in my heart.]
The Empress was delighted to hear this. Because of Ning Qingran, she was destined to be unable to have children, but she liked little girls, especially soft and fragrant ones like this.
[Host, don't think I don't know. Your rankings are indiscriminate; your heart is like a durian, with many tiny points.]
So what? They're all in my heart, they're all my beloved.
[That sounds so awful.]
A palace maid came in to report that Consort Shu, Consort Lin, Noble Lady Tong, and Consort Xi had arrived.
"Please come in quickly."
Four beauties entered at once, and Ji Yingying was stunned. One was classically elegant, one was gentle and graceful, one was lively and bright, and one was elegant and noble.
[My goodness, the emperor knows how to enjoy life! They're all stunning beauties.]
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