Mu Run blushed. When did this guy learn to say such sweet nothings?
...
The person kneeling on the ground was Wu Zhe, the governor of Chongyang Prefecture.
Fu Yunchen looked at Wu Zhe with indifferent eyes, showing no emotion, and uttered five words that terrified Wu Zhe: "You truly deserve to die!"
"Your Majesty, please forgive me." Wu Zhe kowtowed repeatedly.
Mu Run felt a pang of pity.
However, since Fu Yunchen was dealing with the situation, she couldn't interfere, so she obediently remained on the sidelines.
Fu Yunchen said, "Under your administration, Chongyang Prefecture is a chaotic mess, and its officials deserve to die."
Wu Zhe was terrified, his face turning deathly pale.
He knew what Fu Yunchen was talking about, but he was originally just a steward of Bianyun Village. He was suddenly transferred to be the governor, so he was naturally suppressed by the local tyrants. He had the title of governor but no real power.
Over the years, local officials have been levying exorbitant taxes on the people under various pretexts, especially on those from the Central and Northern Jin Dynasty who came to Chongyang Prefecture. Even when he tried to intervene, they only paid lip service and ignored him completely.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I have failed in your trust. I will go back and commit suicide."
Fu Yunchen looked at Wu Zhe and suddenly felt his clothes being tugged from behind. He knew without thinking who it was. He reached back and grabbed Mu Run's hand, kneading it between his fingertips.
"Considering that you have not made any great contributions over the past few years, you have still worked hard. Your death sentence can be waived. From this day forward, you will be dismissed from your post as governor and return to Bianyun Village to continue serving as your steward."
As soon as he finished speaking, Wu Zhe suddenly raised his head, seemingly unable to believe what Fu Yunchen had said.
"You've worked hard," Fu Yunchen said again.
Suddenly, tears welled up in Wu Zhe's dark circles. "Thank you for your mercy, Your Majesty."
Mu Run emerged from behind Fu Yunchen, looked at Wu Zhe, and, remembering something, asked, "Are you Wu Qingqing's father?"
"Yes, yes, yes, Wu Qingqing is my second daughter." Wu Zhe immediately changed his address to a subservient one, fearing that Fu Yunchen might think he still coveted the position of governor.
"I like that girl Wu Qingqing."
Thinking of his child, Wu Zhe smiled with relief. "Thank you for your kind words, Your Highness."
"Hehe, go back now, Qingqing misses you so much," Mu Run said with a smile.
"Yes! I'll take my leave now." Wu Zhe bowed to Fu Yunchen and Mu Run again.
After Wu Zhe left, Mu Run looked at Fu Yunchen and asked, "Why did you suddenly dismiss him?"
Fu Yunchen smiled, a smile that looked somewhat eerie. "Spring cleaning."
Mu Run felt a little sorry for the person who had offended him.
...
A month later, the leaders of all the halls in Bianyun Village gathered at the prefectural governor's office in Chongyang Prefecture.
The main hall of the government office—
Bai Shalu casually sat down on a chair, with a cup of brewed tea on the tea table beside him.
He couldn't attend Fu Yunchen and Mu Run's wedding ceremony because of family matters. If he doesn't show up at the Empress's coronation ceremony, he won't be able to follow Fu Yunchen anymore.
However, the fact that Fu Yunchen did not ascend the throne as emperor, but instead created a female emperor, was truly astonishing and left people speechless.
Yan Zhengkun was the most popular among these hall masters; he had good relationships with everyone.
As soon as he entered, he saw Bai Shalu drinking tea, so he walked over to him, clasped his hands in a fist and bowed, "Master Bai, it's been a while, you've lost a lot of weight."
The current Bai Shalu has lost his former frivolousness and become calm and composed.
Anyone who sees him now knows that he must have gone through a lot of ups and downs during his disappearance.
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