At this time, Yao Jinzhong stepped forward, bowed, and said, "Your Majesty, Prime Minister Xie just arrived in the capital last night. I believe he must be tired from the journey and is resting in his palace."
When the King of Chu heard this, he spoke in a sarcastic tone.
"Humph! As the Prime Minister, the head of all officials, he has a heavy responsibility. He should understand the principle of hard work and merit, and that capable people should be given more work. There are so many matters piling up in the court, each and every one of them waiting to be dealt with. Yet, he's already absent from the morning court after returning to the capital?"
The corners of the ministers' mouths twitched.
Your Majesty, you seem a little angry this morning.
Did Prime Minister Xie offend His Majesty?
Only Yao Jinzhong silently lowered his head even lower, thinking to himself: Your Majesty is taking this opportunity to attack.
Thinking about this morning, while Your Majesty was still in the beauty's bed, he was informed by the people sent by Prime Minister Xie that the princess had worked very hard last night to expand the royal family of Great Chu, and that His Majesty would be requested to take over for one day of the morning court.
He said that the princess would come to court after she had rested well.
When the King of Chu heard this, he immediately understood.
This guy Xie Yunqi actually dared to eat meat as soon as he came back, and even forced him, the emperor, to work.
Is this what a subject should do?
The King of Chu was holding his breath.
He swept his gaze over the crowd with authority, "Great Chu cannot be without a Prime Minister! Pass on my order to go to Prime Minister Xie's residence and check on him. If he's awake, have him come to court immediately; if he's still not awake, wake him up! How can the affairs of state be delayed because of one person's comfort?"
Yao Jinzhong quickly responded, "I obey your order!"
However, when he walked out of the palace, he did not go to the direction of the Prime Minister's Mansion, but to the Princess's Mansion.
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