Chapter 568 The Wife of the God of War, Li Rong?
The Golden Palace was completely silent.
The officials below the steps tensed up, and Xiao Yuanshan's gaze, like a blade tempered with ice, scraped inch by inch over the suddenly appearing emperor.
When his gaze fell upon the Emperor's face, he suddenly chuckled, stepped forward, turned to the side, and clasped his hands in a fist salute: "Your Majesty's good health is truly a blessing for all the people."
Immediately afterwards, all the ministers below followed Xiao Yuanshan, kneeling and shouting in unison.
"Your Majesty's good health is a blessing for all the people and for the entire dynasty!"
Jiang Nuanzhi glanced at the emperor before her without showing any emotion. Although he was still smiling, his hands, hidden beneath his wide sleeves, were gripping the armrests of the dragon throne tightly, his fingertips drained of color from the force.
Clearly, the emperor understood better than she did that in the court today, the ministers were all acting according to Xiao Yuanshan's wishes. Even with his current demeanor, the people were even more afraid of the regent.
The Emperor's eyes were dark and unfathomable, but the smile on his lips remained unchanged. He said with a smile, "My beloved ministers, please rise! I have been seriously ill these past few days, and I am very grateful to my Imperial Uncle for leading you all in sharing my burdens. It is time to reward you for your contributions. What reward would you like, Imperial Uncle?"
Xiao Yuanshan raised his eyebrows almost imperceptibly, and clasped his hands in a gesture of respect with a calm expression: "His Majesty is seriously ill, and this is simply my duty. I dare not ask for any reward."
Then, he changed the subject: "If Your Majesty really wants to reward us, it would be better to open the national treasury for disaster relief. If the disaster victims are properly comforted, I would be most pleased."
Jiang Nuanzhi was in a daze when she heard those words and even felt like laughing.
With his righteous and awe-inspiring demeanor, if Jiang Nuanzhi hadn't known that he had secretly increased the taxes of the Great Wilderness and forcibly conscripted soldiers to mine gold for him, she might have actually believed his lies.
Subconsciously observing the expressions on the faces of the officials, I have to say that those who can become officials are all cunning old foxes; their expressions at this moment are just right.
The Grand Secretary Zhang, whom I saw at the Regent's Palace, was truly exceptional.
One second his face showed the joy of learning that the Emperor had recovered from his serious illness, and the next second it showed the relief of hearing that the Prince had shown compassion for the disaster victims.
It has to be said that, judging from the current situation, Jiang Nuanzhi feels that the Emperor is more suited to be the Emperor.
A man like Xiao Yuanshan is driven by emotion, and his actions are entirely based on personal whims, as can be seen from his attitude towards the princess. He has no moral bottom line; he can even turn people into monsters and torture Li Rong's former subordinates, demonstrating his twisted psychology. If he were to take power, the consequences would be unimaginable.
As for the Emperor, he had no feelings.
Although it's annoying, the emperor's suppression of human desires and lack of morality can sometimes not be considered a bad thing.
Amidst a whirlwind of thoughts, she looked at the Emperor, wanting to see how he would react.
However, the Emperor seemed completely unsurprised by Xiao Yuanshan's reply. He simply smiled and nodded, showering Xiao Yuanshan with praise: "It is my good fortune that my Imperial Uncle is like this. If all the ministers of my Great Jing were like my Imperial Uncle, there would surely be peace and prosperity for all generations."
The ministers immediately showered him with flattery.
Jiang Nuanzhi was stunned. Just when she thought everyone was going to continue flattering her, the Emperor suddenly changed his tone.
"Now that I am fully recovered, Imperial Uncle can relax a bit. I have just heard about the disaster. Qian Guoshu, it is essential to open the national treasury now, as disaster relief funds are indispensable. In addition, let's temporarily put the repairs of the imperial mausoleums on hold, and use the funds intended for their maintenance for disaster relief as well. The disaster has been fierce, and I am deeply worried. Our ancestors must have been just as worried and wouldn't blame us. What do you say, Imperial Uncle?"
As he continued, the Emperor suddenly looked at Xiao Yuanshan.
These words silenced the surroundings once more. The officials tensed again, naturally sensing the undercurrent of tension between the Emperor and the Regent.
The matter of the imperial mausoleum actually stems from the leaking rainwater at the mausoleum of the Grand Empress Dowager. The Grand Empress Dowager was the Regent's mother. It is indeed an imperial mausoleum, and now the Emperor wants to shelve it...
This is a tricky matter, and obviously no one dares to speak up at this time. They are all playing dumb, hoping that no one will notice.
“Your Majesty, now that the national treasury has been opened, the imperial mausoleum cannot be left unrepaired. The imperial mausoleum concerns the face of the royal family, and I believe it should be properly repaired,” said Marquis Xie, stepping forward and clasping his hands in greeting.
He still looked dissatisfied; clearly, he felt wronged on behalf of his master.
The Emperor's eyes churned with dark emotions, and he sighed, "What you say is right. It must be repaired properly. However, how can the face of the royal family be more important than the lives of the people? I think my uncle shares the same view as me."
Xiao Yuanshan slightly lifted his eyelids, his voice suddenly becoming three degrees deeper: "Your Majesty is wise."
Xie Hou frowned, wanting to say something, but the next second, Xiao Yuanshan glanced at him, and he shut up on his own, reluctantly returning to his place.
"Your Majesty, are you truly well?" Xiao Yuanshan suddenly said with a half-smile, "Your Majesty was previously unconscious, and your ministers and I were extremely worried. Now that we see Your Majesty in good health, the heavy weight on our hearts has finally been lifted."
The Emperor raised an eyebrow and smiled, “Uncle, you are too worried. Thanks to Physician Jiang, I am able to stand here in front of you ministers. Physician Jiang is also a meritorious official of our Great Jing Dynasty.”
Upon hearing this, almost all the ministers turned their attention to Jiang Nuanzhi.
Jiang Nuanzhi's heart skipped a beat. She was watching the show, but how did it suddenly turn to her? She cursed the emperor several times in her heart, but on the surface, she just humbly lowered her head, trying to minimize her presence.
That damned emperor clearly has no good intentions!
They brazenly put her out as a target in the imperial court; are they afraid she won't die?
How can a dying man still be so restless?
The emperor's illness is still not cured. He says he's cured, but what will happen to me if he actually dies later?
What if others actually believe that he cured himself and try to kill him?
Putting aside other things, what should she do when everyone comes to ask her for information?
Now, Jiang Nuanzhi could feel the gazes fixed on her, almost as if they were staring holes through her.
Especially Xie Hou, whose eyes were practically bulging out of their sockets as he stared at her with fiery eyes.
Jiang Nuanzhi wanted to roll her eyes at this moment.
But the Emperor had no intention of letting her off the hook. Instead, he smiled and added, "Physician Jiang has just arrived in the capital. You ministers are not familiar with her yet, are you? Let me introduce her to you. This Physician Jiang is currently serving as the Imperial Physician. She is the wife of the former God of War, Li Rong."
The Emperor's words were like a boulder thrown into a calm pond, instantly creating ripples all around.
Mars?
Li Rong!!?
His wife! ! !
These words are clear when separated, but they don't make sense when put together.
Li Rong was already a criminal slave, so why would the emperor still call him a god of war?
Also, isn't he dead?
The deceased war god actually had a wife?
Moreover, his wife has now become a close advisor to the emperor.
What does Your Majesty mean by this?
(End of this chapter)
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