On the other side, in the Imperial Study.
Seeing Yuzhu leave, Qin Yu snorted disdainfully and then gave instructions to Anfu.
"Go find Consort Jing right now and tell her to come to the Imperial Study at 9:00 AM tomorrow and wait for me. After court, I will favor her."
As he spoke, Qin Yu sneered. This time, I will not only get rid of Jia Zhengjin, but I will also squeeze him dry!
Seeing the wicked smile on Qin Yu's face, how could An Fu not understand?
He quickly bowed and agreed with a mischievous grin.
"Your Majesty is wise! This old servant will take care of it immediately!"
Anfu relayed these words to Sima Jing and then hurriedly left.
Standing behind Sima Jing, Ru Yan curled her lip in disdain and muttered something.
"This tyrant is utterly incompetent! He actually made the Empress wait for him in the Imperial Study after court. He can't wait even a moment longer!"
Sima Jing straightened her clothes, curled her lips into a disdainful smile, and sighed softly.
"Aren't all men like this? Well, it's better this way, at least it saves him from going after that bitch Zhao Lan again!"
"That's right, Her Majesty's figure and appearance are both first-rate, far surpassing the Empress's. That tyrant must have grown tired of her and remembered Her Majesty's goodness, which is why he was in such a hurry to summon Her Majesty!"
Ruyan quickly spoke up, flattering Sima Jing.
The Prime Minister's Residence.
Sima Lie was sitting cross-legged, playing chess with Qiu Beiming, subtly hinting at matters of national importance.
"What should we do if this foolish ruler delays in issuing the order?"
As he spoke, Sima Lie placed a piece on the board, his face showing worry.
After all, he had made a promise to all the officials that if the peace talks failed, Youzhou would inevitably fall.
His hard work will also be destroyed.
Qiu Beiming calmly picked up a black piece, curled his lips into a cold snort.
"Your Excellency, rest assured, Consort Jing possesses the Northern Darkness Sect's secret medicine—'Raozhirou.' Once that tyrannical emperor is drugged, he will surely be completely obedient to us."
Sima Lie stroked his beard and nodded.
"I hope so!"
Just then, Jia Zhengjin arrived in a hurry, led by the butler.
Sima Yi glanced at him subtly and said calmly.
"Why aren't you patrolling the palace properly? What are you doing outside the palace?"
"Your Excellency, you are unaware of the truth, but today, while on patrol, I saw that tyrannical emperor go to Qingyun Temple. When he came out, he was groping two Taoist nuns!"
Jia Zhengjin quickly cupped his hands and bowed respectfully.
Upon hearing this, Sima Lie couldn't help but show disdain and sneer.
"The Qingyun Temple, which the late emperor used to study the way to immortality, has been turned into a place of debauchery by that tyrannical ruler. How absurd!"
Qiu Beiming placed a piece, his eyes revealing deep disdain.
"It's one thing to frequent brothels and drink wine, but now he's even going so far as to lay his hands on Daoist nuns. He's become so licentious. This boy is nothing to fear!"
"However, I think that Liu Caiqing is quite scheming. This matter may have been done by Liu Caiqing on purpose. After the new emperor passed away, the position of Grand Preceptor has been vacant. As a woman, Liu Caiqing is not qualified to take on the important task of Grand Preceptor. Therefore, she thought of currying favor with the tyrannical emperor and taking this opportunity to ascend to the position of Grand Preceptor."
Upon hearing this, Sima Lie nodded thoughtfully and responded in agreement.
“That makes sense. That tyrannical emperor only cares about women and acts without any sense of order. It is quite possible that he would promote her to the position of Grand Tutor.”
As if he had thought of something, Sima Lie stroked his beard, a hint of worry showing in his shrewd eyes.
He shook his head and sighed.
"Now all the factions in the court know that the tyrant is a womanizer and they all want to use the beauty trap to restrain him. It seems that we should ask Consort Jing to intensify her efforts."
"However, that tyrannical emperor is capricious, so it would be safer to send a few more in!"
Upon hearing this, Qiu Beiming chuckled sinisterly.
"Your Excellency, rest assured, I have already made arrangements for this matter. The two beauties I personally trained will soon be ready to graduate. Their looks and figures are in no way inferior to the number one courtesan."
"Furthermore, they have studied the unique seductive arts of the Northern Darkness Sect. After a while, we will send them into the palace, and that tyrannical emperor will surely be completely bewitched!"
Sima Lie and Qiu Beiming exchanged a glance and burst into laughter.
Only Jia Zhengjin was extremely envious.
Sima Jing alone had already captivated him, so he even wanted to send women to the tyrannical emperor.
What virtue or ability does that foolish emperor possess to have such good fortune with women!
Jia Zhengjin's eyes turned red with jealousy, but he was helpless.
The next morning at court, Qin Yu yawned and lay casually on the dragon throne.
"If you have something to report, speak now; otherwise, the court is adjourned!"
After a few days of relative calm, the officials were all eager to put on a good show in court and try to curry favor with Sima Lie.
Before the officials could even speak, Qin Yu spotted an empty seat with his sharp eyes.
He subconsciously frowned and questioned the officials.
"Why does Lord Jia, as the Imperial Tutor, not attend court?"
Upon hearing this, Sima Lie snorted coldly and spoke in a low voice.
"Your Majesty is unaware of the truth. Lord Jia is a man who values his reputation above all else. Your Majesty beat Lord Jia in front of all the civil and military officials, causing him to lose all face. Lord Jia is currently on a hunger strike at his residence to demonstrate his resolve. We urge Your Majesty to visit Lord Jia's residence and persuade him!"
A hunger strike to demonstrate resolve?
It seems this is another foolish move by that old scoundrel Sima!
The purpose was to give him a taste of his own medicine.
Qin Yu cursed inwardly, his expression growing even colder.
He slammed his hand on the dragon throne, stared intently at Sima Lie, and questioned him through gritted teeth.
"Does the Prime Minister mean that I should personally go to his door to apologize and beg him to come back?"
Meeting Qin Yu's gaze, Sima Lie remained unfazed and let out a cold laugh.
"Your Majesty is mistaken. I merely did not wish to dishearten the senior officials of the court!"
Upon hearing this, the civil and military officials behind him echoed his sentiments.
"Yes, Your Majesty, Lord Jia is, after all, the Imperial Tutor and has been kind enough to teach you. It is only right and proper that Your Majesty should try to persuade him!"
"Your Majesty, we urge you to visit the Jia residence and persuade Lord Jia to attend court!"
...
Qin Yu's gaze swept across the faces of the civil and military officials, and his anger surged upwards.
Meanwhile, in the Imperial Study.
As agreed, Sima Jing arrived at the Imperial Study early in the morning.
After entering the room and passing the screen, a large bathtub comes into view.
It was filled with milky white bathwater, with a layer of bright red petals floating on top.
The air around was still filled with a misty haze.
Seeing the scene before her, a hint of disdain flashed in Sima Jing's eyes.
Needless to say, this is another new trick devised by a tyrannical ruler.
She snorted and walked forward, reaching out to splash some bathwater.
The aroma immediately filled my nostrils.
Since the goal is to please a foolish ruler, it is only natural to carry it out to the end.
Very well, let's grant that tyrant's wish!
Sima Jing curled her lips, placed her hand on her shoulder, and took off her already thin gauze dress.
Her smooth, flawless back was immediately revealed, and her beautiful legs were slender and straight.
She stepped onto the low stool and then slowly immersed her delicate feet into the bathwater.
A moment later, she lay comfortably in the bathtub and closed her eyes in enjoyment.
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