Chapter 186: Qianlou Supervisor
The emperor nodded and said, "That's very good."
Then he said, "Come here, pass on the imperial decree. Zhen Leshan is appointed Minister of Revenue, and Prince Shou'an is appointed Right Vice Minister of Revenue. They are to take up their posts immediately."
After finishing his explanation, the emperor said, "I have decided to send troops to attack Nanli. This time, I will definitely defeat Nanli in one battle.
Their country will be destroyed, their clan will be annihilated, and their ancestral temples and altars will be destroyed."
Over the past year, these Nanli spies have been causing trouble, and the court officials have long wanted to beat them up.
Now, hearing that the emperor had finally given the order to send troops, they all said in unison:
"Your Majesty is wise."
Seeing no one objected, the emperor cleared his throat and continued:
"I know that you, my dear ministers, have long harbored this intention, but the army in the southern border is internally unstable.
I have already sent the Prince of Qin and the Duke of Zhenguo to the south to reorganize the army. Once they are reorganized, we can immediately launch an attack on Nanli."
Song Yinian said, "Your Majesty is very far-sighted and thoughtful, which is beyond the reach of us."
Fan Yong frowned and said, "No wonder I haven't seen His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin during this period."
The Minister of Works, Xiang Jingyang, lowered his head and smiled.
After the morning court session ended, the emperor summoned Prince Consort Zhen and Li Huaiyu to the Taiji Palace for an audience.
"I intend to use military force against Nanli, but the Ministry of Revenue is facing serious problems. I need the two of you to work together to rectify and improve the Ministry as soon as possible.
Don't affect the progress of the army's deployment."
Zhen Leshan and Li Huaiyu quickly nodded in response.
Afterwards, Feng Shenyu took the two of them to a side hall of the Taiji Palace and explained in detail the current situation of the Ministry of Revenue.
After the two of them understood what was going on, they immediately got up and went to the Ministry of Revenue.
After Feng Shenyu came out of the west side hall, he saw Li Yueyao sitting in the main hall.
"Your Majesty, the money building is given to you. What should I do?" Li Yueyao asked.
The emperor looked at the newly replaced eunuch at the door and turned to Qian Lou helplessly:
"Do you have the right person?"
"Your Majesty, Wang Yin has been demoted to the Imperial Kitchen..."
Upon hearing this, Li Yueyao clapped her hands and said, "Oh, how could I have forgotten about him?"
When the emperor heard this, he remembered that Wang Yin was his former eunuch in charge of writing. Because he offended the imperial concubine Shangguan, he was demoted to the Shangshenjian.
"Come here, call Wang Yin."
Not long after, a eunuch about the same age as Qian Lou appeared at the gate of Taiji Palace.
Wang Yin is of medium build, with a round face and a fair complexion. He looks very cheerful.
"This servant pays homage to His Majesty, Her Royal Highness the Grand Princess."
"Get up," said the emperor.
After Wang Yin stood up, he glanced at Qian Lou, then lowered his head and looked at the ground.
Li Yueyao said, "Little Yinzi, raise your head."
Wang Yin looked up at Li Yueyao.
"Oh, you must have eaten a lot since you went to the Imperial Kitchen. Look how much fatter you've become."
Wang Yin felt embarrassed after hearing this, and his round pale face instantly turned red.
Li Yueyao smiled and said, "Qian Lou will follow His Majesty in the future and replace Sun Fu. You will follow me for the time being.
When the affairs in the capital are settled, you can return to serve His Majesty."
"Yes."
Wang Yin lowered his head and said softly after hearing this.
"By the way, besides Qian Lou, you, Jixiang, and Ruyi are His Majesty's personal eunuchs. Where are these two?"
After hearing this, Wang Yin looked up at the emperor and didn't dare to speak.
It was Qian Lou who replied, "Jixiang is sweeping the Imperial Garden, and Ruyi is training animals in the zoo."
Li Yueyao's eyes widened when she heard this: "My goodness, this animal training park is not for ordinary people to go.
Why is he doing this?
After hearing this question, the emperor was so embarrassed that he almost crawled into the ground.
"Well... Imperial Concubine... Shangguan said he was good at taming animals, so he went to the animal taming park..." Qian Lou replied.
After hearing this, Li Yueyao glared at the emperor.
The emperor flattered, "Aunt, wasn't I deceived by Shangguan at that time..."
"Qian Lou, go and call back Jixiang and Ruyi, and take them with you to serve His Majesty well." Li Yueyao said with a headache.
"Yes."
Qian Lou agreed to go down.
When Li Yueyao and Feng Shenyu left the palace, Qian Lou sent them out.
Seeing Qian Lou hesitate to speak, Li Yueyao said:
"Just say whatever you want to say. What's the point of being so hesitant?"
"Your Highness, I want to ask if I can switch with Wang Yin... I want to follow Your Highness."
Wang Yin was stunned when he heard this.
"No, why did my brother choose you as the eunuch instead of Wang Yin?"
After hearing this, Qian Lou lowered his head and said nothing.
Seeing him like this, Li Yueyao had no choice but to comfort him, "The emperor is not young anymore, and his health is not good. I feel more at ease with you by his side.
In a few years, when you have trained a suitable successor and no longer want to stay in the palace, I will take you away.
I’m afraid that’s not possible at this moment.”
Qian Lou nodded and said, "Thank you, Your Highness."
Li Yueyao waved her hand and said, "Alright, let's go back."
Qian Lou didn't move, just stood there, watching Li Yueyao's figure disappear at the end of his sight.
When she returned home, Nanny Qin was surprised to see that the person had been replaced.
After taking a closer look, he said, "Hey, isn't this Wang Yin?"
Wang Yin quickly stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Wang Yin greets Nanny Qin."
"Why did you follow me here? Where is Qianlou?" Nanny Qin asked with a smile.
"Qian Lou was left by His Majesty to serve in the imperial court, and I was replaced to serve Your Highness." Wang Yin answered cautiously.
Nanny Qin was stunned when she heard this: "Where's Sun Fu?"
Cuiwei said from the side: "Madam, you don't know yet, but Sun Fu is a spy from Nanli.
He defected from the palace yesterday, and now the Jinwu Guards are searching the entire city for him."
Cuiwei and Qianlou followed Li Yueyao into the palace yesterday, and Cuiwei was very clear about this matter.
Nanny Qin remained calm after hearing this and said to Wang Yin, "Then come with me."
Cuiwei saw this and asked, "Madam, you know about Sun Fu, why aren't you surprised?"
Nanny Qin said, "When I was working at the laundry department, I knew there was something wrong with him."
Wang Yin looked at Nanny Qin and said, "Nanny's face has recovered very well. It looks no different from before."
Nanny Qin smiled faintly and said, "The medicine your highness gave me is good."
Then he told Wang Yin: "It's different here from the palace. The rules are not that strict. You just need to listen carefully to His Highness's orders and do your work.
Your Highness's temper remains the same as always, you know."
Wang Yin nodded after hearing this: "Your Highness is the most kindhearted and never treats his servants harshly."
"However, Your Highness is pregnant now, so she still needs more careful care in her daily life," Nanny Qin instructed.
Wang Yin was shocked when he heard this.
Your Highness is not married yet, how come?
Suddenly, he remembered the Right Prime Minister who had returned to the mansion with him, and he understood.
Don't ask what you shouldn't ask, don't say what you shouldn't say, don't look at what you shouldn't look at. He has known these rules of survival and life-saving since he was a child.
Otherwise, I wouldn’t be alive today.
Being able to follow the Grand Princess of Jinyang means that I have made it through.
He knew that if he worked hard, His Highness would not treat him unfairly.
Just look at Qian Lou. He has only been with His Highness for a short time, but he is not willing to be the top eunuch in the palace.
This is generally evident.
Wang Yin suddenly felt some anticipation and longing for his future.
"Is there any news from Huai Xiucheng?" Li Yueyao asked Feng Shenyu.
"Not yet. But it will be soon."
Sure enough, not long after, Nanny Qin came to report: "General Huai wants to see you."
"Please ask him to come in."
As soon as Huai Xiucheng came in, he said, "Right Prime Minister, Your Highness, we have indeed captured Sun Fu in the utility room of Baihu Gate.
The person has been imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison in compliance with His Majesty's order, and should be being interrogated at this moment."
"White Tiger Gate?" Li Yueyao wondered.
"The Right Prime Minister is indeed as wise as a god, reminding me to search the White Tiger Gate.
I took people to find the guard. The guard cooperated and took us to search, but we found nothing.
I was about to leave when I suddenly remembered that the last time we went to Baihu Gate, they used the flags on the gate tower as a secret code.
I just wanted to go and see those flags, and guess what happened?"
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