Chapter 98 The Dog Emperor Still Hasn’t Changed

"I'll find a way." Su Jinshi murmured.

But Shen Shilang heard it clearly, and the corners of his lips couldn't help but curl up.

The next day was the first time that Shen Shilang attended court in his new capacity as General Zhongwu and Prince's Junior Tutor.

It is no exaggeration to describe the speed at which Shen Shilang was promoted as a meteoric rise to the top.

Su Jinshi didn't know whether Shen Shilang would face more compliments or more ridicule when he went to court today.

She just hopes that Shen Shilang gets what he wants.

Because Shen Shilang's residence was far away from the palace and the morning court session was early.

So before dawn, Shen Shilang put on his new court robes and set out.

He was worried that when he was not at home, radical people would climb over the wall and destroy and hurt Youmi.

Unless he was taking Youmi to a crowded place, Shen Shilang never locked Youmi up at home.

Before leaving, he specifically instructed Youmi, "When I'm not at home, if someone breaks in, you don't need to watch the house, just run away immediately, and come back when I come back, understand?"

"Woof!"

"Don't let others hurt you." Shen Shilang said again.

"Woof!"

Now Youmi grows like a wolf, tall and strong.

But no matter how old the child is, in the eyes of his old father Shen Shilang, he is still a child.

He doesn't need Youmi to fight with others just to protect his house.

Those who have lost their minds, armed with knives and sticks, are no match for them even with rice.

Su Jinshi said: "I will come back from time to time to see Youmi."

Su Jinshi was worried about Shen Shilang's situation when he went to court, and he was also worried that Youmi was not safe at home.

Shen Shilang nodded, "I'm going to the palace. The journey is quite long. You can take a rest for a while."

"I'm already up, I can't fall asleep any more." Su Jinshi simply made himself a cup of American coffee, "You're going to court today, your status is different, I have to follow you to see."

Otherwise, Su Jinshi would usually get up and watch the live broadcast of the morning court when it was time to go to court.

It was too early in the morning, the moon had not yet set.

The light outside depends entirely on the faint moonlight in the sky.

Shen Shilang cleaned the stains on the gate while the neighbors were asleep at night, but there was still some smell.

At this moment, the doors of every house in the alley were closed. Turning out of the alley, the bluestone slabs looked even more pale under the moonlight.

The shops on both sides that were bustling during the day were also closed.

The street was so quiet that the only sound that could be heard was Shen Shilang's footsteps.

Shen Shilang didn't even have a donkey, so he had to walk to court.

According to Shen Shilang, his salary is low now, so he can save as much as possible.

However, judging by Shen Shilang's current rate of promotion and his attitude towards becoming a treacherous official, he will probably become rich soon.

When Shen Shilang arrived at the palace gate, it was already dawn.

There were already many ministers waiting at the door to attend court.

Some rode horses, some rode in carriages, and some rode in sedan chairs.

Shen Shilang is really unique in that he comes here with his legs bent.

Someone saw this and asked sarcastically, "Did Lord Shen come here on foot?"

Shen Shilang cupped his hands and said, "That's right."

"Lord Shen is now very successful, how come he doesn't even have a carriage? At worst, he can just ride a donkey!" The speaker was a former colleague of Shen Shilang in the Hanlin Academy.

"That's right." Zhang Shijiang said at the side, "Sir Shen, do you still want to create an image of a clean and honest person?"

If treacherous ministers are treated like this, who would believe them when they pretend to be honest?

Shen Shilang smiled and said, "No, it's just that I was just promoted and my salary hasn't come down yet. With my previous meager salary, I really don't have enough money to buy a donkey, let alone a carriage. You two should know how much the salary of the Hanlin Academy is."

Zhang Shijiang and Liu Shidu understood it at the first moment. Shen Shilang was mocking them for having low official positions and earning little!

Listen, Shen Shilang used to call himself a humble official in front of them.

Now he calls himself this official!

Shen Shilang bowed to the two of them, then walked in with his head held high.

"Hmph! The villain is succeeding!" Zhang Shijiang swung his sleeves in anger.

"I wonder how long he can be so arrogant! It is really despicable for a villain to step on his benefactor to get to the top!" Liu Shidu said angrily.

Please...collect 6...9...books...!

Shen Shilang stopped and turned around with a cold expression on his face. "Liu Shidu, please be careful with your words. I am doing this for Daxi and for Your Majesty, and I am following the laws of Daxi!"

"Just because they have done me a favor, do I have to protect them no matter how big their mistakes are?" Shen Shilang bowed high towards the palace, "I am only loyal to Da Xi and the Lord of Da Xi in my life. I don't have any benefactors or relatives in my heart. I hope Liu Shidu can do the same and not put anyone above Da Xi."

"You!" Liu Shidu suddenly became nervous and frightened.

Shen Shilang's words reminded him that he could not bring up the matter of Wei Zhaoxian in front of the palace gate.

"Don't slander me!" Liu Shidu hurriedly defended himself, "I naturally put Da Xi and His Majesty first! I just... just..."

"I know that you just can't stand me, a villain." Shen Shilang smiled slightly, "For your majesty, I am willing to do this."

After saying that, Shen Shilang turned around and left again.

Everything that happened in front of the palace gate naturally reached the ears of Emperor Jiacheng.

Emperor Jiacheng has always been proud of his psychic hearing and vision, and nothing can be hidden from him.

Hearing what Shen Shilang said, Emperor Jiacheng smiled slightly, "I really didn't misjudge him."

"But Liu Shidu still feels that Wei Zhaoxian is wronged, which shows how many people in the court support Wei Zhaoxian. Even the lowly officials feel sorry for him." Emperor Jiacheng's face turned cold, still not satisfied. "That's why I have been looking for a chance to get rid of Wei Zhaoxian! If he continues to control the Northwest Army, I'm afraid that the officials of Daxi will not see me in the future."

"What about Liu Shidu..." asked Grand Tutor Liu.

How could Emperor Jiacheng forgive him given his narrow-mindedness?

"If I punish him for this matter, it would show that I am narrow-minded." Emperor Jiacheng said coldly.

Grand Tutor Liu thought that Emperor Jiacheng had changed since he successfully got rid of Wei Zhaoxian.

Unexpectedly, Emperor Jiacheng said immediately afterwards: "I will find a reason to demote him later."

Master Liu: “…”

The dog emperor hasn't changed.

Shen Shilang stood still in the hall, and many ministers came to chat with him.

With the previous experience outside the palace gate, everyone knew that Shen Shilang was a very good talker.

They were not afraid of offending Shen Shilang, but they were afraid that Shen Shilang would bring up Emperor Jiacheng again. Who could withstand that?

When Emperor Jiacheng arrived, everyone stood in line and bowed to him before the morning court officially began.

"Have you heard that the two rivers are suffering from severe floods? And the northwest is also suffering from drought. It has not rained for a long time. The farmers in the fields have died of drought. The people are suffering terribly." Emperor Jiacheng said, "Do you have any solutions?"

For a moment, everyone looked at each other in silence.

What can be done about this? (End of this chapter)