The news that Qiuqiu had gone to the Grand Secretary's house to ask for money had spread throughout the court by the time the next day's court session.
The Emperor looked at his ministers with satisfaction and said, "Have you all heard? The Grand Secretary, of noble character, took the lead in donating tens of millions of taels of silver. My dear ministers, shall you also contribute? I urge you all to generously donate! Let us all do our part for the people in the disaster area!"
After the emperor finished speaking, all the ministers lowered their heads.
The Emperor: "What? You're broke again?"
The ministers murmured among themselves, "Your Majesty, we really have no money!"
The Emperor: "Very well! You all just wait!"
The emperor angrily turned and left.
The Emperor wondered: What magic does Qiuqiu possess? She has a way to persuade these old folks that even I can't convince.
After the court session, everyone gathered around the Grand Secretary and joked with him.
"The Grand Secretary is indeed generous, donating so much money all at once. He is truly admirable!"
"What did that little fellow say to you that made the Grand Secretary so generous?"
"The Grand Secretary is working for the country and the people, and sharing His Majesty's burdens!"
The Grand Secretary, annoyed by their teasing, said, "Don't laugh at me like this. Wait until that little brat comes knocking on your door, then you'll be crying!"
The Grand Secretary turned and left.
The others burst into laughter.
"I never expected that the Grand Secretary, who is usually so stingy and miserly, would donate so much money all at once!"
"They've really impressed us!"
"He also said that when that kid came looking for us, he scared us to tears. I think he was the one who scared us to tears, hahaha!"
Everyone burst into laughter.
Keeping her promise, Qiuqiu did not file a complaint against the Grand Secretary and remained silent about his affairs.
As an ancient god who has lived for tens of thousands of years, he has long seen through the corruption of the human world.
What official isn't corrupt? This little scare will probably prevent him from going too far in the future. Forgive and forget.
Therefore, Chiu Chiu let the person go.
To express his gratitude to Qiuqiu, the Emperor specially ordered the imperial chef to prepare a feast and invited Qiuqiu to the banquet.
When Chiu Chiu saw the table full of delicious food, her eyes lit up.
The Emperor: "Chirp chirp, please have your meal!"
This was the first time the Emperor had ever used the word "please" to a child. Even with royal children, he always maintained a stern demeanor.
Only in front of Qiuqiu does the Emperor act like a kind father.
Chuchu: "Thank you!"
After the eunuch served the emperor some food, Qiuqiu couldn't wait to use a spoon to eat.
He took big bites of the delicious food and savored it slowly.
The spiritual energy in his body gradually recovered.
Delicious food seems to be a source of spiritual energy restoration.
The tastier the food that Chiu Chiu eats, the faster her spiritual energy returns.
This is so delicious! I want to eat more!
The emperor heard this and smiled.
Children's minds are simple.
However, the emperor's expression changed when he heard these words.
Everyone says the food at the General of the Cavalry's residence is even better than what you get in the imperial palace. Is that true?
[Perhaps even the Emperor doesn't know? That General of the Cavalry is actually a treacherous minister. I wonder if the Emperor should take this opportunity to deal with him.]
Your Majesty: The General of the Cavalry is a treacherous minister? The food in his residence is even better than what my imperial chefs cook?
Was the General of the Cavalry, whom he had always trusted, not loyal to him? What exactly happened?
The Emperor couldn't ask Qiuqiu directly, so he said gradually, "Everyone says the Imperial Chef's food is excellent, but the food at the General of the Cavalry's house seems even better. Qiuqiu, would you like to try it?"
Chirp chirp nodded happily: "I want to go, I want to go!"
The Emperor said, "Very well! Let's go tomorrow! And while you're at it, help me get some disaster relief funds! Today, Qiuqiu, take my imperial chef with you!"
Chirp waved its hand.
The Emperor: "What? Do you think the General of the Cavalry's chef is better?"
Chuchu said without any hesitation, "Mmm."
The Emperor said, "Very well! If you can secure the disaster relief funds, I will reward you with his cook!"
Chuchu chuckled.
[I not only want the disaster relief funds, I want him to be bankrupt! I despise treacherous officials the most!]
The emperor smiled slightly upon hearing this, thinking to himself, "If he really is a treacherous minister, it would be quite good to confiscate all his wealth and put it into the national treasury."
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