These memorials, no matter how they are, are nothing new and trivial matters.
Moreover, their statements were consistent, clearly indicating they were instructed by Sima Lie, which made people sleepy.
Just as he propped himself up on his arm, preparing to rest his head on it and take a nap, a voice suddenly rang out from outside the door.
"This old servant has refined a new red pill, please have Your Majesty taste it!" Hearing Anfu's voice, Qin Yu perked up considerably and quickly responded.
"Come in quickly!"
Anfu glanced around warily, and only after confirming that no one was around did he push the door open and go inside.
Anfu bowed and pulled out a stack of silver notes from his sleeve and presented them to Anfu.
"Your Majesty, these are silver notes that Wang Zhen, the head of the Eastern Depot, gave to this old servant as a bribe. This old servant presents them all to Your Majesty, and hopes Your Majesty will accept them with a smile!"
"Oh? Wang Zhen bribed you? What exactly happened?"
Qin Yu happily accepted the silver note and raised an eyebrow to ask a question.
Upon hearing this, Anfu told Qin Yu the whole story.
After listening, Qin Yu slapped the dragon throne, laughed heartily, and kept praising An Fu.
"You did a good job on this matter. I had long guessed that that old scoundrel Sima was still up to no good and would make some more moves, but I never expected him to be so impatient. Fortunately, you were quick-witted and managed to smooth things over!"
Qin Yu gave a light snort and carefully put away all the silver notes in his hand.
Hearing such praise, Anfu's face lit up with joy, and he replied humbly.
"Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. I was merely doing my duty; it's nothing to boast about!"
They managed to get away with it this time, but what about next time? And the time after that?
That old scoundrel Sima has no shortage of ambition; he probably won't give up until he achieves his goal!
Thinking of this, Qin Yu immediately came up with a plan and gave instructions to An Fu.
"By the way, place that palace maid named Qiulian next to me!"
What?
Didn't the Emperor truly repent?
Could it be that he's been seduced by beauty again and wants to continue living that decadent life?
Anfu looked alarmed and offered his advice.
"Your Majesty, you mustn't! Qiu Lian is a henchman of Prime Minister Sima. This old servant only managed to keep her away with great difficulty. You absolutely cannot keep her by your side! If Your Majesty wishes to vent your desires, this old servant will summon the concubines in the palace for Your Majesty to choose from!"
Upon hearing this, Qin Yu was slightly taken aback, and then realized what An Fu was thinking.
He shook his head, both amused and exasperated, and explained.
"Don't worry, as I said, I have already reformed and am no longer the foolish ruler who could be manipulated at will! The reason I let that spy into the palace was simply to put Sima Lie at ease!"
"If I keep all these spies out of the palace, given Sima Lie's suspicious nature, he will definitely suspect me and try every means to put people in the palace in the future. Since that's the case, we might as well do as he wants and put them out in the open. In this way, what Sima Lie sees in the future will be what I want him to see!"
After his analysis, Anfu suddenly realized the truth.
"So that's how it is! It was this old servant's ignorance!"
The Emperor's meticulous planning suggests he has truly reformed!
Anfu looked at Qin Yu with a hint of relief in his eyes.
After deceiving Sima Lie with a false image, the next step is to win over powerful ministers and secretly cultivate strength!
Thinking of this, his eyes darkened as he looked at Anfu.
"Anfu, I have great ambitions, but I have no capable people at my disposal. It's time to meet with this Duke of the State. You are in charge of arranging this matter, the sooner the better!"
Upon hearing this, Anfu frowned, looking somewhat troubled.
"Your Majesty may not know this, but the palace is now guarded entirely by Prime Minister Sima's men. In particular, there is Jia Renyi's son, Jia Zhengjin. This man commands the Embroidered Uniform Guard and is extremely obsequious to Prime Minister Sima. If Your Majesty wishes to leave the palace through his grasp, it will not be easy!"
"However, since Your Majesty has this intention, this old servant will certainly do my utmost to try!"
It seems this is the only way!
Qin Yu nodded and then spread out the Xuan paper on the table.
He pondered for a moment, then picked up his pen and began to write with great flourishes on the paper.
Before long, he finished writing the secret letter, folded the Xuan paper, sealed it in an envelope, and handed it to Anfu.
"You will nominally be developing the red pill for me, and leave the palace under the guise of purchasing medicinal herbs. No one will suspect you. When you leave the palace, hand this letter to the Duke of the Pillar State. After reading this letter, he will understand my intentions!"
Anfu knew the importance of the matter and quickly reached out to receive the secret letter.
"Your Majesty, rest assured, this old servant will certainly handle this matter properly!"
But before he could receive the secret letter, he heard a burst of lewd laughter coming from outside the door.
"Hmm...Your Majesty!"
What was originally a charming and alluring voice sounded like a deadly melody to Qin Yu's ears.
He would recognize that voice even if it turned to ashes.
It's Sima Jing!
Why did she show up at this crucial moment?!
Qin Yu's heart was in her throat. She quickly put the secret letter back and subconsciously looked up at the door.
Anfu was equally tense.
Anfu frowned and glanced at Qin Yu, his eyes almost brimming with worry.
But if I stay too long, I'm afraid Sima Jing will notice something amiss.
Anfu could only clasp his hands in apology and offer a word of advice.
"Your Majesty, please take a good look at this red pill. If you need anything, just call upon this old servant!"
After saying this, he turned around and walked out in a hurry.
When I arrived at the door, I ran into Sima Jing.
Anfu nodded and bowed repeatedly.
"This old servant greets Consort Jing. I have recently developed some Rejuvenating Pills. If Consort Jing does not mind, I will give you a few!"
Seeing his fawning manner, Sima Jing glanced at him disdainfully and responded casually.
"Let's hand it over to Ruyan later!"
Upon hearing this, Anfu quickly agreed and walked out of the room.
But he already knew Sima Jing's true colors, so how could he be at ease with Qin Yu?
Worried, he could only wait anxiously outside the door.
As soon as Sima Jing entered, she saw Qin Yu holding a brush with a serious expression, writing something furiously on the paper.
He was so engrossed in his work that he didn't even notice when she came in.
This incompetent ruler has always been lazy in his duties and neglected his studies; he has never been like this before.
Could it be that he has harbored ulterior motives and is writing some secret letter?
Upon realizing this possibility, Sima Jing's pretty face immediately turned cold. She narrowed her eyes, swayed her hips, and moved closer.
As if noticing her footsteps, Qin Yu looked up and saw her, then quickly tore off the Xuan paper in his hand and stuffed it into the drawer.
At the same time, his face was full of panic, and he greeted people with a forced laugh.
"Why didn't you announce my arrival, my beloved concubine?"
Sima Jing pouted, swaying her breasts, and went straight over to sit on Qin Yu's lap, complaining.
"Ever since the Empress entered the palace, the Emperor has devoted himself entirely to her, neglecting me. His fickle nature has truly broken my heart!"
As she spoke, she kept pressing her two soft mounds against Qin Yu's chest.
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