"Yes, I was able to offer incense to the Yu family woman during the Lunar New Year, but if I go again next year, the ancestral hall will probably be blown up!"
I'll have to pretend to be sick and not go this year for Chinese New Year.
The Yu family members, who had been on edge, immediately felt relieved. However, they knew it was absolutely unacceptable to have their granddaughter feign illness; this was a task the child didn't need to do.
Emperor Mingxi and his ministers felt a chill run down their spines. This served as a reminder that from now on, they would have to listen to the advice of the Junior Tutor whenever it came to matters involving her, in order to save their lives!
The two immediately replied, "Yes, we have noted it down. Keep everything simple. We'll hold a grander ceremony during the autumn harvest festival."
"My lords," the emperor said, his gaze sweeping across the room, "the excavation will be carried out by experienced farmers selected by the Hongnong Temple, who will begin at the auspicious time the day after tomorrow."
I, along with all my ministers, have come in person to demonstrate our commitment to agriculture. Are there any further objections?
Emperor Mingxi's sharp eyes were fixed on Xu Qian. He addressed the assembled officials, but his gaze was fixed solely on Xu Qian.
Xu Qian was stunned by the emperor's piercing gaze, then bowed deeply with the others. This time, his voice trembled slightly as he said, "Your Majesty is wise! Your subject... has no objection!"
The assembled officials shouted in unison, "Your Majesty is wise! We have no objections!"
As everyone walked out of the outer hall, they heard the voice of the divine artifact saying, "How can mortals bear the incense offerings of their master? Even the Heavenly Dao of this world cannot."
Even Heaven dares not question its master, yet this Xu fellow deliberately targets its master, and Little Pearl cannot swallow this insult.
My master forbids me from setting off thunder outside for fear of frightening people. But we're still in the palace; these adults are experienced and, having learned from the previous experience, they certainly won't be scared by me.
"But the emperor will surely suspect I'm hiding a lightning-attracting talisman. What if he makes things difficult for me?"
Emperor Mingxi, who hadn't gone far, stumbled and was caught by the Crown Prince with lightning speed. It was obvious without even looking that his father had been badly wronged by the Little Immortal Lord.
Emperor Mingxi: I didn't, I didn't, don't talk nonsense! (Triple denial JPG)
[That's quite possible! Maybe I should cast a lightning talisman on him and detonate it when he gets home, that way I can also cleanse the Xu family of its filth.]
As Yue Fuguang walked out of the palace, she greeted her colleagues who passed by from time to time. Today, perhaps because several officials were praising her, even those who had never spoken to her before were smiling and nodding in greeting.
On the surface, Yue Fuguang nodded back with the poise of a little adult, but in her heart, she was already chatting with the system.
"Oh? What dirty secrets does the Xu family have? Tell us quickly!"
【Master, this old Xu is truly deserving of the descriptions "a beast in human clothing," "shameless," "utterly shameless," and "bold and unscrupulous."】
Yue Fuguang nodded and commented, "Little Pearl, you've been going to school with me these past few days, and your studies haven't been in vain. You know so many four-character idioms now."
The system, with its non-existent tail wagging, initially wanted to show off, but remembering the mission, it immediately composed itself and replied, "That's right, little bead, being a divine artifact, is only slightly inferior to its master."
However, Master, Little Pearl is not wronging this old man. Don't be fooled by his seemingly upright appearance; he is actually quite shameless and despicable in private.
He's having an affair!
Upon hearing the words "incestuous relationship," the crowd scattered around, who appeared to be just passing by but were actually following her out to watch the drama unfold, felt a chill run down their spines.
I find Xu Qian utterly despicable.
Once they reach their position, they can have any beautiful woman they want, so why would they need to put their hands in their son's room?
Some people shook their heads, saying that after today's events, the Xu family's reputation was ruined!
"Incestuous relationship? A Dayuan version of Jia Zhen?"
[Yes, that's him! But the person he had an affair with wasn't his son's legal wife, but his concubine. That bastard even told the concubine that concubines were for sale, so it doesn't count as incest.]
"Little Bead, remember to throw a huge bolt of lightning on him and cripple him. I don't want to see him again tomorrow; he's an eyesore!"
【Master, you can trust Little Pearl to handle things. He'll definitely make him suffer in bed for the rest of his life. And Zhang Tingji, I've sprinkled itching powder on him; he won't have a good month. As for Huang Shouping…】
Before the system could finish speaking, a series of farting sounds came from behind. Yue Fuguang turned around and looked.
Just a few dozen meters away stood Huang Shouping, who initially looked bewildered, then his face flushed red as he covered his face with the sleeve of his official robe and hurriedly fled to a less crowded area.
Before he could go far, someone couldn't help but burst out laughing. Huang Shouping's steps became even more flustered amidst his colleagues' laughter, and he almost tripped several times.
With a smile playing on his lips, Yue Fuguang asked, "Little Pearl, did you do this?"
"Yes, it was me, Master. Isn't Little Bead great?" The voice was cheerful, with an upbeat tone that seemed to be seeking praise and compliments.
Yue Fuguang naturally wouldn't disappoint the system. After showering it with compliments, she almost scrambled the system's code, demonstrating just how profound her skills were—she simply kept them hidden all the time!
The person following behind: I've learned something! I'll try it on His Majesty next time!
How long will this condition last?
"I only gave him a small dose, just for today. As long as he doesn't eat too much, he'll be fine tomorrow. Humph, he only dares to slander his master because he's eaten too much."
And then there's Zhang Tingji. If he eats less, he might stop itching in half a month. But if he eats and drinks his fill, he won't be able to escape a month of suffering.
I hope my master won't blame me for acting on my own initiative?
Moonlight said indifferently, "I know you're just trying to protect your master, but this is a small matter. They're nothing but ants; a small punishment is perfectly acceptable."
The crowd silently lit candles for the group; they deserved it!
The reason why the Little Immortal Lord didn't attack them before was simply because he regarded them as ants and couldn't be bothered with them.
Nowadays, there are those who are not afraid of death, who bully the young and inexperienced, and act arrogantly in front of others, not knowing that a mere snap of their fingers could mean the end of their lives!
Even when they died, their emperor didn't help with the burial.
Many people secretly rejoiced that they hadn't been killed outright; it was truly a sign of the Little Immortal Lord's mercy! They would have to add two more sticks of incense when they went home to offer prayers.
"Little Pearl, tell me more about this scandal involving Xu Qian's incestuous relationship."
As Yue Fuguang boarded the carriage to return home, Yu Huaixian heard his cousin start gossiping again, and his ears perked up.
At the same time, those who were vigilant glanced around, including Shen Chunying and the others, all of whom knew that this ancestor was somewhat indifferent to the lives of others when she was enjoying her gossip.
She's offended quite a few people; what if someone stubbornly decides to attack her?
This discovery was quite significant, as a carriage was indeed following them at a leisurely pace. Having accompanied the Junior Tutor to and from court these past few days, they had become quite familiar with the people and carriages around them.
This carriage is clearly the carriage of Lord Wei of the Dali Temple.
Then look at this guy in their family, and I get it!
Shen Chunying thought back to last night when she discussed with Yu Huaixian whether or not to tell the Junior Tutor about hearing her innermost thoughts.
I remember that Yu Huaixian's gaze towards me changed instantly, from looking at an ordinary colleague to looking at one of his own.
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