Zi Yan lowered her head and said, "Her Majesty told me to wait for the Emperor here."
Qin Yu raised an eyebrow, a mischievous smile playing on his lips, and asked, "Oh? Does the Empress perhaps have something to discuss with me?"
Zi Yan nodded, lowered her head, and said:
"Your Majesty requests that His Majesty visit her palace."
Upon hearing this, Qin Yu's eyebrows twitched, and his breathing became rapid.
Could it be that Zhao Yan is going to take the initiative again this time?
Between the proactive Zhao Yan and the coy Zhao Yan, he prefers the proactive one!
Unfortunately, I only experienced it that one night.
Could it be that she suddenly had a breakthrough tonight?
That's perfect, I haven't had any meat at Shuiyunjian today.
Qin Yu said impatiently, "Quickly! Lead the way for me."
Zi Yan nodded, then stood up and led the way.
After leading Qin Yu into the palace, she turned and left.
Qin Yu, however, couldn't wait to push open the door and go inside.
A rich, fragrant aroma wafted over.
Zhao Lan was sitting at the dressing table, combing her hair.
"Your Majesty, I have arrived."
Upon seeing those alluring, undulating heart-shaped lines, Qin Yu's eyes immediately lit up. With a wicked grin, he couldn't wait to walk over.
As soon as Zhao Lan stood up to greet him, Qin Yu impatiently grabbed her and began to grope her body with his large hands.
"emperor……"
Zhao Lan panicked instantly!
How could this tyrant be so unrestrained today!
Before she could even react, Qin Yu's hot, large hand had already grabbed her high, firm spot.
Zhao Lan and Qin Yu were both stunned almost simultaneously.
One thing that struck me was how utterly reckless and unrestrained things were today!
The other person was surprised that the feel of the ball was off!
The empress before me is not Zhao Yan, but Zhao Lan!
Zhao Lan is back?
While Qin Yu was still in shock, Zhao Lan suddenly pushed Qin Yu away and broke free.
Qin Yu staggered back two steps before regaining his balance, frowned, and looked at Zhao Lan with a disgruntled expression, questioning, "What does the Empress mean by this? You invited me here, and now you're resisting. Are you trying to play me for a fool?"
Zhao Lan's face flushed slightly, and she couldn't help but spit inwardly.
What kind of nonsense is going on in this tyrant's head?
Is all you do all day long about those things under women's skirts?
Although Zhao Lan was inwardly complaining, she understood that she had important business to attend to.
After all, they still needed Qin Yu's help.
Thinking of this, Zhao Lan softened her expression and forced a smile, saying, "Your Majesty, it's still early... and I have important matters to discuss with you today."
As soon as she finished speaking, Qin Yu chuckled, found a seat, and sat down, his tone slightly dissatisfied.
"What could be more important than sleeping with me?"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Lan blushed and glared at him fiercely.
But she quickly composed herself and said seriously, "Your Majesty, have you heard that a great disaster is currently raging in the three southwestern prefectures?"
"Has a major disaster struck the three southwestern prefectures?"
Qin Yu was initially surprised, but then pretended to be indifferent. He picked up his teacup, took a sip of fragrant tea, and then said with a smirk, "So what if it's a disaster? There are disasters every year, and it's normal for some people to starve to death. As long as it doesn't disturb my life of luxury."
Zhao Lan gritted her teeth and glared at Qin Yu with a look of utter disappointment.
Sometimes she really wondered how the other party, as the ruler of a country, could say such things with a clear conscience.
Zhao Lan took a deep breath, suppressing the contempt in her heart, and walked behind Qin Yu to massage his shoulders.
"Your Majesty, you can't say that, you can't say that. As the ruler of the country, you should have the well-being of all people in your heart. The disaster in the three southwestern prefectures has created countless refugees. The most urgent task now is to provide disaster relief."
"Hmm? You, the Empress, are starting to manage state affairs?" Qin Yu pulled her into his arms and asked with a half-smile.
Zhao Lan coughed lightly to cover her embarrassment and continued, "Your Majesty, I dare not interfere in state affairs. I just want to consider things more for Your Majesty. If you order disaster relief, won't the people remember your kindness and praise Your Majesty as a sage ruler?"
After a moment of contemplation, Qin Yu suddenly looked up at her and asked with a sneer, "Does that mean I'm not a sage ruler if I don't provide disaster relief?"
Zhao Lan's pretty face turned cold. This tyrant was indeed utterly rotten and beyond redemption!
"I feel that the Empress seems to care a lot about this matter. When did the Empress start to worry about the common people?"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Lan's expression changed slightly.
She quickly explained, "Your Majesty, I just..."
"Did the Zhao family send you?"
Before Zhao Lan could finish speaking, Qin Yu interrupted her with a cold laugh.
Zhao Lan was speechless.
"Does your Zhao family really think I'm a fool? What kind of benevolence and concern for the people! It's all bullshit. You're just afraid that the disaster victims will gather and disrupt your territory in Longxi, aren't you?"
Qin Yu said with a cold smile.
Although the Zhao family was far away in Longxi, their ambitions were no less than Sima Lie's, and he knew this best.
Zhao Lan was shocked and stared at Qin Yu in disbelief.
How come this tyrannical ruler has suddenly become so quick-witted?
"You really have a clever plan. You're afraid your territory will be attacked, so you come to persuade me to provide disaster relief. You want to use my money to buy your peace. Isn't that a bit too obvious?" Qin Yu said sarcastically.
Zhao Lan felt ashamed and guilty after being told that.
It seems she was indeed a bit impatient, and this foolish emperor saw through her.
Zhao Lan gritted her teeth, pushed Qin Yu away, stood up from him, and said with pursed lips, "Your Majesty, our Zhao family would never have such a thought."
"How about this... Our Zhao family will provide the disaster relief funds, a total of two million taels. Tomorrow, the censor arranged by Longxi will meet with the Emperor at the morning court session."
"At that time, he will take the opportunity to bring up the matter of disaster relief, and all that is needed is for Your Majesty to issue an edict."
"Two million taels? My beloved concubine is truly generous."
Qin Yu gave a mocking smile, reached out and hooked Zhao Lan's sharp and beautiful chin, his eyes filled with predatory fire, but in his heart he was overjoyed.
What does it mean when someone brings you a pillow when you're sleepy?
That's it!
He was originally worried about how to casually bring up the matter of disaster relief without arousing Sima Lie's suspicion.
Well, that's good. Zhao Lan brought up the matter herself, and the Zhao family has made all the arrangements.
In this way, he could pretend that he had only reluctantly agreed to the matter because Zhao Lan had persuaded him by his pillow, which would be reasonable and would not arouse any suspicion.
"Your Majesty, will you agree or not?"
Zhao Lan stared at Qin Yu, her eyes flickering as she asked.
Qin Yu pinched her chin and said with a smile, "Since the Empress has said so, I will of course give her some face. Of course, I also have some small conditions."
Zhao Lan's heart skipped a beat. She vaguely guessed that Qin Yu's proposed condition was likely to be another shocking statement.
They might even bring up something shameful...
However, now that things have come to this, she is in a difficult position.
Therefore, she gritted her teeth and asked, forcing herself to speak, "What are the conditions?"
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