Every time, before Lu Yin made a decision, he would carefully consider it, and this time was no exception.
"Ah, that’s what you’re worried about. That’s true. Your worry is not without reason. Let me think about what to do!" Hu Xiao said in distress as she spread out her hands.
What Lu Yin said was right, the merchant guild had East Court Kingdom, he was just a foreigner, why would he cause such trouble here?
Even if Hu Xiao was willing to let him handle it, the others might not listen to his orders!
In the quiet Imperial Study, Ah Qi kneeled on the ground, his hands cupped in front of him as he reported in detail to Qin Shuo about his situation outside.
"Why did he go out again, and why is he still going to Lu Yin’s place?!" Qin Shuo frowned. He expressed his strong dissatisfaction with Hu Xiao’s actions.
It was not a big deal if she went out alone. The important thing was, she had sneaked out to see Lu Yin.
A hint of jealousy flashed through his heart as countless thoughts flashed through his mind. What were these two gathering together for?
Whenever she had something on her mind, Hu Xiao would never discuss it with him. She would always ask another man for an idea, which would infuriate him.
"Your majesty, the Empress seems to have gone for the imperial examination." The Ah Qi added. In reality, he could not see what Hu Xiao was doing inside the room. He could only guess.
"Greetings Empress." At this moment, a sharp voice came from outside the door.
Qin Shuo was startled. He was at Lu Yin’s place just now, how did he enter the palace so quickly?
Then, he waved his hand, signalling the Ah Qi to leave the place quickly.
Just as Ah Qi’s figure disappeared from the Imperial Study realm, Hu Xiao broke through the door and entered the room. She looked at Qin Shuo who was at the desk in front of her as she sized him up, and only spoke after a long time.
"Oh, shut the door. I thought there was someone inside!" The reason she came in so quickly was to see if Qin Shuo was speaking about love behind her back with other women.
Qin Shuo snorted, and said: "Didn’t you see whether or not there was anyone else!"
Only the officials of the Xu Prefecture would set fire to the city and forbid all sorts of people from lighting lanterns. He had run out to meet other men. Was he not allowed to joke around with concubines here?
These words, Qin Shuo would naturally not say them out loud, as he was afraid that he would anger Hu Xiao.
"This commoner pays his respects to the Emperor." At this time, Lu Yin came in. He and Hu Xiao stood shoulder to shoulder and respectfully bowed to Qin Shuo.
Hearing his voice, Qin Shuo was stunned. Why did this man come as well, the two of them had come back together, could it be that Xiaoxiao was afraid that he did not know that the two of them had gone out to play around?
"Stand up!" Qin Shuo said indifferently. He looked at Lu Yin with a suspicious gaze as his gaze roamed around, sizing him up from top to bottom.
Just then, Hu Xiao directly pulled Lu Yin’s sleeves, and the two of them arrived in front of Qin Shuo, and after standing there, Hu Xiao said: "Qin Shuo, I thought about it carefully, and wanted to hand over the matters of the merchant guild to Lu Yin, but, Lu Yin is a man of the North Qiang, he has neither status nor position, I’m afraid I cannot control him."
Hu Xiao told them the truth, for her to do so, the starting point was good. After Qin Shuo heard this, he was initially angry, but why would he leave Xiaoxiao in Lu Yin’s charge?
After a long time, he finally calmed down. He thought, "Xiao-Xiao has been with me for so long, but she has never done anything to let me down. I want to believe in Xiao-Xiao."
Moreover, Xiao Xiao gave the matter of the merchant guild to Lu Yin. From this, it could be seen that Lu Yin’s body was definitely shining with a light that he couldn’t see.
I can’t see him as a love rival!
"Xiao-Xiao, are you saying that I should give him an official job?" Qin Shuo touched his chin. If Hu Xiao agreed, then it was okay.
People from other nations have worked in East Court since ancient times.
"No, I mean, give him the authority to manage the company on behalf of the country." Hu Xiao said solemnly, she was not willing to give Lu Yin up to her country.
"Sure!" Qin Shuo decisively agreed. His gaze swept past Hu Xiao, and finally stopped on Lu Yin’s body, "Lu Yin, you must report to us about the matters regarding the merchant guild. Listen clearly, report to us alone."
Hearing that, Hu Xiao’s face revealed a brilliant smile, it was great, she knew Qin Shuo would agree to her suggestion.
"Great, Qin Shuo, you did well!" Hu Xiao patted Qin Shuo’s shoulder, she was extremely excited.
Outside, Xue Mier was shouting, but a eunuch was blocking her from entering the room.
"Dog slave, get out of the way. This consort has matters to discuss with the emperor." Xue Mier’s eyes widened as she angrily said, "This damn eunuch, could it be that he has eaten the heart of a bear and has the guts to stop her?"
The eunuchs’ faces were deathly pale, and they were unable to speak of their sufferings. The Emperor had long ago said that other than the Empress, no other woman was allowed to step into the Imperial Study.
The emperor’s words were like an imperial edict, how could the eunuchs dare to disobey!
"Empress, this is the emperor’s order. This servant has no choice!" The eunuchs were on the verge of kneeling down to plead for mercy. Their feet felt as if they were stuck in glue, unable to move at all.
"This concubine doesn’t care. Today, this concubine must see the emperor. Quickly go in and report." Xue Mier said angrily, it was just a meeting, why so difficult? Why did she reject it without even reporting?
Something was not right. Could this group of eunuchs have been transgender and dared to go against him?
"Empress, Empress is also inside. You ..." Halfway through her words, the eunuch stopped talking, not continuing any further.
"The empress is here too. That’s good. This consort wants to see the emperor even more." Xue Mier said excitedly. She thought that maybe the Queen would help her.
While you were speaking, the door opened, and an impatient Hu Xiao entered.
Xue Mier, do you think this is a market? Hu Xiao stepped out of the door and closed it behind him.
Hearing Hu Xiao’s voice, Xue Mier was elated. She took a few steps forward and said with a sincere voice, "Empress, Empress Sis, I have urgent matters to attend to with the emperor. Please feel free to let me in!"
Her attitude was in stark contrast to her earlier arrogant attitude. She spoke in a low voice, an anxious expression on her face.
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"Why are you looking for him? Just speak directly to me. " Hu Xiao crossed her arms across her chest, and said with a teasing tone.
To a certain extent, she could represent Qin Shuo and had a certain right to speak.
In the house, only Lu Yin and Qin Shuo were left. The two of them looked at each other, and then heard Lu Yin ask, "Your majesty, this commoner has a question, why would you agree to this matter?"
Lu Yin asked gently. This question went around in his mind for a long time, but he still didn’t get an answer.
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