"You...a rebellious son!" Xiang Daguan's nose twisted in anger. He pointed at Xiang Hualian, and his fingers began to tremble.
"Daddy, I'm a woman, and should be called a rebellious girl. Don't laugh at those who dare to resist. The light they fight for can also illuminate you, even if you do nothing." Xiang Hua happily ate melon seeds snacks.
Official Xiang was so angry that he left. Xiang Hua brought all the civil and military officials to his own backyard.
They huddled together to discuss things, and the mule circled around them.
Sometimes it bites one person's clothes, sometimes it chews another person's hair, and from time to time it makes inexplicable hissing sounds.
While everyone was busy discussing important matters, they also had to be on guard against the mule's sneak attacks.
"Sir Xiang, you have many ideas. We will do whatever you say." Sima Ruhua was the first to express her opinion.
Others nodded in agreement.
Xiang Hua ate a bunch of melon seeds and asked disdainfully, "I asked you to disobey my order, do you dare?"
You old bastards, you talk better than you sing. If you betray me, the emperor will cut me into pieces.
Everyone looked grim. To be honest, they really didn't dare to do this.
But things have developed to this point. If they don't unite this time, they may never get their salaries in this life.
Thinking of this, someone finally brave enough stood up and expressed his opinion.
"I dare. At worst, I'll just have to use a knife to kill him." Lord Dongfang Buliang has become much braver since he was able to lift it.
He now has a very good relationship with his wife, thanks to the Dawei granules given by Xiang Hua.
Otherwise, he would still be an impotent loser.
"Yes, and the law does not punish everyone. I don't believe the emperor can kill us all." The more Gongsun Tudou thought about it, the more he felt that this was feasible.
Others followed suit and expressed their opinions.
"Isn't it just disobeying an imperial order? How difficult is that?"
"If you disobey an imperial order for the first time, you will do it again. It's just that the first time is more difficult."
"So, why should we disobey the order?" The atmosphere among the crowd was already right, and Sima Ruhua suddenly asked a soul-searching question.
"Ahem, this matter can be divided into three steps." Xiang Hua cleared his throat and said seriously.
"First, we will resist the emperor's order and not attend court, that is, we will go on strike. Second, we will petition together and not pay our salaries or attend court. Third, we will march in the streets to expand the impact. In the end, the emperor will definitely give in for the sake of his own reputation and the stability of the country."
Xiang Hua's words quickly attracted everyone's praise.
"Master Xiaoxiang is right. He will only be anxious if it affects the interests of the emperor."
"Okay, then I won't go to court tomorrow."
"I'm not going either. I'm going to protest in the streets."
"Expose the emperor's crimes to the world."
The civil and military officials were so enraged that they looked as if they were about to tear the emperor to pieces.
The Emperor, who was reviewing memorials in the palace, sneezed several times for no apparent reason.
Eunuch Liu hurried to light the stove.
The emperor waved his hand, "I'm fine."
He just sneezed, what could happen?
Besides, it’s March now and it would be extremely hot if the stove is lit.
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The next morning, when the emperor came to court, he always felt something was wrong.
He secretly called Eunuch Liu and said, "Eunuch Liu, take a look at the civil and military officials below. Are there any abnormalities among them?"
Eunuch Liu looked at the listless crowd, but couldn't figure out anything.
Compared to usual, these people don’t seem to be in good spirits. They probably didn’t sleep well last night.
"Your Majesty, I am an old and stupid servant and I didn't notice anything unusual."
"Oh, okay." The emperor waved his hand. Since there was nothing unusual, he would continue to attend court.
While he was in class, Eunuch Liu suddenly remembered something and whispered in his ear, "By the way, Your Majesty, I have asked for leave today."
"Oh, I understand." The emperor finally understood what was different.
He didn't hear Xiang Hua scolding him today, nor did he hear the sound of her cracking melon seeds, and the system was nowhere to be seen.
It's normal for Xiang Hua to ask for leave. Everyone has a headache or fever. He even sneezed several times yesterday.
The emperor calmed down and continued to attend court. As he was attending, the feeling that something was strange came back to him.
He pulled Eunuch Liu over again and asked, "It seems like there are fewer people in the court today."
After looking at it for a while, Eunuch Liu also discovered the problem and said, "It's true."
"Bring the roster here and see how many people have asked for leave today."
After the emperor received the roster, he took a deep breath and anger flashed in his eyes.
"Eunuch Liu, one third of the people here have asked for leave today. Are they all suffering from a cold?"
Eunuch Liu took the roster tremblingly and asked everyone for reasons to ask for leave one by one.
"Your Majesty, the reason I asked for leave is... because I couldn't get up in the morning..."
"Can't get up? If you can't get up, then don't get up! Who gave her the courage?" The emperor slammed the table, and everyone lowered their heads and stood still obediently.
"What about the others? Do they have any other reasons?" The emperor was not giving up. He thought Xiang Hua was an exception and others would not be so bold.
Eunuch Liu's words quickly shattered his fantasy. Facts proved that these civil and military officials were really courageous.
"Master Sima Ruhua said that their house caught fire last night and they are still putting out the fire today."
"Lord Dongfang Buliang said that my wife has been pregnant for a month and cannot leave home without someone."
"Master Murong Xiangcai said that there was a stalk of cilantro in the meal he had last night. He needs to calm down today."
"Shangguan Dazhuang said he was frightened by the thunder last night and needs to rest today."
"Master Wang Ergou said that the female dog at home gave birth today, and he has to help deliver the baby."
"Enough!" Veins bulged on the emperor's forehead, and he pushed all the memorials on the table to the ground.
The memorials were scattered all over the stairs and were blown all over the sky by the wind that came from nowhere.
Everyone looked at the papers flying around them and thought they were visiting their ancestors' graves.
You know what, those scattered yellow memorials blown by the wind look like burnt paper no matter how you look at them.
The emperor was furious. "Listen to what they are saying."
If Xianghua says no, she won’t come?
Sima Ruhua said the house was on fire? Then why didn't he burn to death?
Mrs. Dongfang Buliang is one month pregnant. Why is she so nervous for one month? He is so capable, why doesn't he just take paternity leave?
How could a strong man like Shangguan Dazhuang be frightened by thunder? You must be kidding!
Murong Xiangcai, humph, next time I will reward him with a cartload of coriander and let him eat as much as he wants.
Wang Ergou, do you think you are a bitch? He went to join in the fun when a bitch gave birth.
After getting angry, the emperor decided to teach these people a lesson.
It’s all his fault for being too kind in normal times. These civil and military officials actually dared to deceive him and used such despicable excuses.
"Someone come..."
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