On that day, even Prime Minister Qin was rebuked by the emperor in the imperial court.
Just when everyone thought that the Prime Minister's residence had been rejected by the Emperor, and that the virtuous concubine in the palace might also fall out of favor, Jun Chenbi brought Qin Ge to the palace's inner treasury.
The Imperial Treasury differed from the Imperial Household Department and the National Treasury. The National Treasury was managed by the Ministry of Revenue, which was responsible for the expenditures of the entire country. The Imperial Household Department was responsible for the expenses of the concubines and servants in the palace. The Imperial Treasury, on the other hand, was the private treasury of the emperors throughout history.
Well, in other words, the Imperial Treasury was the emperor's private treasury, a place where he could openly store his personal savings.
With a golden key in hand, Eunuch Xia opened the door to the inner treasury, where a dazzling array of rare and precious treasures dazzled Qin Ge.
He took two steps forward, and next to the red coral that was as tall as two people, there was a guqin. Qin Ge reached out and plucked the strings a couple of times, and the guqin produced a clear, melodious, and ethereal sound.
"If I'm not mistaken, this is a rare and famous zither... Fuxi?"
Qin Ge turned back and asked about the jade disc.
Last time, after referring to himself as "I" in front of Jun Chenbi, Qin Ge saw that Jun Chenbi did not blame him, so he changed his way of addressing him.
After all, the title "your humble servant" was still too embarrassing for him to utter.
In any case, Qin Ge has now figured out how to get along with the emperor on a daily basis. As long as he doesn't cross his bottom line, Jun Chenbi won't hold it against him for some minor things.
As for where Jun Chenbi's bottom line lies...
Qin Ge was genuinely unaware of this at the time.
People say that tyrants are capricious and fond of killing, but it seems that this is not the case for him.
Just like last time when Qin Ge talked back to him, Jun Chenbi didn't do anything to him.
Oh, it's not like there's nothing at all...
Jun Chenbi stood behind Qin Ge, her phoenix eyes slightly turning as she glanced at the guqin: "Oh, I think so."
He didn't know if that thing was some kind of Fuxi Qin.
Qin Ge: "..."
I was speechless at his perfunctory attitude.
What does "should" mean?
Seeing Qin Ge's expression, Jun Chenbi thought for a moment and called to Eunuch Xia: "Xia Fuhai, come here and tell Consort Xian."
Eunuch Xia clapped his hands, and a young eunuch carrying a tray walked a few steps to Qin Ge, respectfully saying, "Your Majesty, this is the list of the Imperial Treasury, which records all the treasures inside."
There are dozens of booklets alone.
Qin Ge raised an eyebrow, casually picked up the top booklet, and opened it.
Eunuch Xia had already begun to introduce them to him: this is the blood coral from the East China Sea, and that is the black pearl from Nanling.
In short, all the world's rare treasures and annual tribute items are contained here.
Many of these treasures were so enviable that even Qin Ge couldn't help but be tempted. For example, there was the jade burial suit that was impervious to swords and spears, and water and fire, which would definitely be an excellent protective suit. There was also the Xuan Tie dagger that could cut through hair with a breath and slice through iron like mud...
I really want it.
Unfortunately, they were all the private possessions of tyrants.
These are all treasures he can see but cannot obtain.
With a envious look in her eyes, Qin Ge gazed at Jun Chenbi and asked, "So, Your Majesty brought me to the Imperial Treasury today to show off?"
Eunuch Xia paused for a moment, then said, "..."
Consort Xian is truly a straightforward woman, oh no, interesting.
Jun Chenbi was taken aback. "Why would you think that?"
However, he had no temper and handed the golden key to Qin Ge: "Here you go."
"For me?" Qin Ge looked at the gleaming gold key in her hand, surprised.
"Yes, this is my imperial treasury. Here's the key; you can take whatever you want from inside."
The young emperor nodded, seemingly unaware of the captivating words he had just uttered.
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