It is said that a country cannot be without a king for a day.

But in Yulong Kingdom, one can do without a king, but cannot do without the Nine Thousand Year Old King Raoan.

During the days when Su Changzhao and Yu Jiuchen were missing, a new disturbance arose in the court.

With no leader, some court officials pointed the finger at the Censorate, claiming that they suspected it had ulterior motives. They were just short of saying that Su Changzhao had murdered the emperor and was preparing to ascend the throne himself and change the dynasty.

Although these rumors were all dispelled after Su Changzhao and Yu Jiuchen returned to Beijing in time, they still inevitably led to thunderous accountability from the Supervisory Yuan afterwards.

Those who have "spoken nonsense" and slandered the Supervisory Yuan will be dismissed from office at the very least, and their entire families will be exiled to the border.

You are allowed to take the blame, but I am not allowed to fight back? That doesn't make sense.

Since Su Changzhao is in that position, he must shoulder the heavy responsibility.

There is no absolute right or wrong in the world, it’s just a matter of different standpoints.

She didn't think that what her subordinates did was excessive.

In the treacherous court, if you are kind to your enemies, you will be doomed in the next moment. She knows all this clearly.

After a purge, the court returned to its former "tranquility".

Su Changzhao is still the Nine Thousand Year Old Man who can cover the sky with one hand, the Prince Raoan who is as wealthy as a country, and the President of the Supervisory Council who can make the whole government and the public tremble with just a wave of his folding fan.

But at this moment——

suck…

suck…

Looking at the four handsome young men, kneeling in front of him with red eyes.

The corners of Su Changzhao's mouth twitched constantly.

They are the original owner's four most capable men, the Four Ghosts of the Overwatch Council.

The one who wears a red headband with tiger teeth is called Qingya, also known as the Green Ghost.

The second one from the left to the right, with a flute on his waist and an unusually white face, is called Xue Chen, also known as the Snow Ghost.

The third one, who was smiling all the time and had Buddhist beads tied around his wrist, was called Chang Le, also known as the ghost killer.

The last one is Li Xing, who has facial paralysis for many years. If he doesn’t move, people will mistake him for a wax figure. He is nicknamed the Cold Ghost.

With her modern aesthetic sense, Su Changzhao can say responsibly that if these four people were brought back to her era, their looks would definitely beat those of the idols, and if they debuted as a group, they would definitely become extremely popular.

But now, these four people were kneeling in front of Su Changzhao, with red eyes and sniffing.

This would never happen in front of others.

"Please punish us severely, Your Majesty!" the four of them said in unison again.

Su Changzhao: “…”

The four of them failed to find Su Changzhao in time, causing her to be injured, so after they finished the dispute in the court, they came together to ask for punishment.

But what Su Changzhao wanted to say was.

You guys are really awesome~

She had actually just made it very clear that it was not their fault, but these four guys just stayed here and refused to go anywhere.

He also said that he would not leave unless the penalty was reduced.

Su Changzhao was so frustrated that he could only sigh and ask, "Are you willing to accept any punishment you may receive?"

Su Changzhao asked in the original owner's cold tone.

The four people on the opposite side had been begging for a long time. Seeing that Su Changzhao finally gave in, they all showed joy on their faces and nodded solemnly.

Seeing this, Su Changzhao was speechless.

This is how he became like this because of the inhuman treatment he received from the original owner.

When they heard that they were being punished, the four of them were so happy?

In line with the humanitarian spirit of correcting mistakes when answering questions correctly and straightening crooked seedlings when they grow crooked, Su Changzhao shook the folding fan in his hand and said.

"Then... from today on, the four of you will take turns washing the feet of the other three people every day. You must obey absolutely, do your best, and accomplish your mission."

"Ah?" Qingya was the most outgoing of the four people. When he heard Su Changzhao's punishment, his jaw almost dropped. "Wash... wash your feet?"

He thought he had heard wrongly and looked at the other three.

But the other three, except Li Xing, were also confused.

It was Li Xing who took the lead and bowed: "I obey your command."

Seeing this, the other three followed suit.

Finally, after sending the person away, Su Changzhao began to get down to business.

I had a lot of trouble to invite Xiao Qinsu back, but I haven't taken care of her during this period and I don't know how she is getting along with the Dog Emperor.

And there is another reason why Su Changzhao must go to the palace today.

That is tonight. The first female protagonist of the original novel, the future queen of the Dog Emperor, Tang Fengjian, will explore the treasure house at midnight.

In the original novel, Tang Fengjian would be discovered when leaving the treasure house and would be rescued by the Dog Emperor while escaping.

Given that the plots of the previous two harem heroines had deviations.

Fu Ningshuang is still unknown and no one cares about her.

Xiao Qinsu was brought back, but she did not make a vow of eternal love to the dog emperor. The cardamom was so precious that she might not be willing to give it to him with both hands.

So it is hard to say whether Tang Fengjian can be successfully rescued by the Dog Emperor tonight.

The key point is that once people find out that Tang Fengjian has impure motives for the marriage, he will definitely be accused of deceiving the emperor, and then the case will be brought up to Yulong Kingdom and Fenglai Kingdom. It is possible that the dog emperor will lose the sharp sword of Fenglai Kingdom.

This would be very detrimental to his future ambition to unify the seven kingdoms.

Su Changzhao is still waiting for his glorious retirement and to live in the countryside as a rich man with a lover. She absolutely cannot let the plot have any fatal deviation.

·

So after nightfall.

In the Qunfang Palace, which was used to receive envoys from the Fenglai Kingdom, a little palace maid appeared silently.

Yes, she is Su Changzhao in disguise.

What could be more effective than spying on the other party right under their noses?

Su Changzhao has made up his mind.

We must protect the heroine Tang Fengjian tonight, at least keep her safe and not discovered by the imperial city guards.

As long as your identity is not exposed, everything else can be remedied.

Perhaps it was the first time he had done such a thing, and Su Changzhao was not yet used to it.

She was so focused on seeing Tang Fengjian that she completely forgot that she was just a little palace maid.

“…Hey, I’m talking to you!”

Suddenly a long face filled the field of vision.

Su Changzhao was startled by the other party, and belatedly pointed at himself, "You...are you calling me a servant?"

"I've been calling you for a long time, but I thought you were deaf!" The long-faced eunuch raised his index finger and cursed in a sarcastic tone.

"Yes, yes, I know I was wrong, please don't be angry."

"Well, if you weren't good-looking and I wasn't short of manpower, I wouldn't bother talking to you."

Su Changzhao: “…” Then why don’t you just go away? Why are you still wasting time here?

In order not to arouse suspicion, Su Changzhao still supported the other party and said, "The butler is right."

"Yes." Seeing that she admitted her mistake in a good manner, the long-faced eunuch immediately said seriously: "Come with me."

"..." When Su Changzhao heard that he was going to be taken away, he froze in place.

The long-faced eunuch turned around and took a few steps. Seeing that she hadn't caught up, he immediately turned around and shouted, "Go!"

“……”Su Changzhao saw that there was no one around and was about to knock him out.

By chance, someone came at this time, and he seemed to be the subordinate of the long-faced eunuch.

Seeing that it was not possible to take action, Su Changzhao had to be taken away.

Fortunately, there are still two hours before Tang Fengjian takes action, so he can just find an opportunity to slip back.

As he was thinking, the long-faced eunuch in front of him suddenly turned around and asked, "What's your name?"

I didn't expect the long-faced eunuch to be so alert.

Su Changzhao thought that he asked this question to verify his identity, so he made up the name of a palace maid he had heard a few days ago.

"Replying to the steward, this servant's name is Xiao Chang."

But the long-faced eunuch frowned upon hearing this and said, "What little Chang'e? From today on, you will be called Chang'e."

Chang'e?!

Su Changzhao was shocked.

Although she didn't say it out loud, the shock on her face still made the long-faced eunuch unhappy.

He said arrogantly, "Why, is it not possible?"

Su Changzhao quickly forced a smile and said, "No, I'm just afraid that I can't bear this name."

Chang'e is just a random name? Brother, are you educated?

"What are you talking about? The higher-ups need you. Remember, from now on you are called Chang'e. Come with me!"

“…”

On the way.

Su Changzhao cursed all his ancestors in his heart.

As we got further and further away from the Palace of Flowers, the surrounding scenery became more and more familiar.

She recognized it immediately.

Isn’t this the way to the Imperial Study?

This eunuch actually wanted to take her to the imperial study? What was going on!

It was because of the eunuch that he was so talkative and kept complaining all the way.

Su Changzhao then found out that Xiaolu, the palace maid on duty that night, had fallen into the pond and drowned.

Most of the palace maids around Yu Jiuchen are pretty, so when there is a shortage of people, they try to find people with this image.

But Xiao Lu died suddenly, and for fear of angering the emperor, the long-faced eunuch had to look for a maid in the palace who met the requirements.

Coincidentally, he fell in love with Su Changzhao in disguise at first sight.

Although it was a disguise, for the sake of naturalness, some of the original appearance was retained.

Su Changzhao was born extremely beautiful, so even if she only looked like her original appearance, it would be enough to make her an elite lady.

She went to the imperial study at this time, which was equivalent to a temporary dispatch.

After listening to the long-faced eunuch's instructions seven or eight times, Su Changzhao finally stepped into the door of the imperial study.

The guard at the door didn't move, and didn't even look at her.

If it were any other time, they would definitely bow to her and call her "Prince" in unison.

Like a little transparent person, he came in humbly.

She found Yu Jiuchen reviewing memorials at his desk.

During the days he was away, memorials piled up, and Su Changzhao himself had other things to do.

So during this period of time, Yu Jiuchen was the only one handling government affairs.

Su Changzhao approached quietly and saw two dark shadows in Yu Jiuchen's eyes. He knew that he must not have had a good rest in the past few days.

[Alas, being an emperor is not easy. ]

After sighing in his heart, Yu Jiuchen immediately raised his handsome face from the pile of memorials.

When he discovered that there was no one else in the hall except a little palace maid he didn't know.

I can't help but feel suspicious.

He seemed to have heard Su Changzhao's voice just now.

Did I hear it wrong?

After watching for a while and seeing no movement, he continued to bury his head.

until--

"You cross!"

"Poor, haha!"

"Harry Potter flies on a broomstick!"

"And my broom only cleans up the garbage!"

"What is it? It's the Happy Planet!"

Hearing these familiar yet alternative lyrics.

Yu Jiuchen looked up again!

Unfortunately, when he looked over, he could only see the unfamiliar little maid standing there obediently.

His head was half lowered, and his facial features were not particularly outstanding, at most they were delicate and clean.

The key is that she is a woman.

No matter from which aspect, it has nothing to do with Su Changzhao.

Seeing this, Yu Jiuchen couldn't help but pinch his nose.

I thought it must be because I had been working so hard these days that I was hallucinating.

I couldn't help but think of what Su Changzhao had said in his heart.

[Don't work if you're tired. If you don't know how to balance work and rest, it's no wonder that emperors since ancient times have all died young. ]

Oh.

Yu Jiuchen smiled inwardly.

At first, I thought what Su Changzhao said was unpleasant to hear.

But now that I think about it, it does make some sense.

It seems that I need to take a proper rest and not force myself all the time. Otherwise, I might die prematurely.

Just when I made up my mind, the next second——

[Why is the dog emperor rubbing his temple all the time? Is he tired? ]

"!!"

Yu Jiuchen immediately turned his head and looked at the only living person in the hall besides himself.

[Huh? Why is he looking at me suddenly? Could it be that the pure-hearted male protagonist has finally come to his senses? ]

Stallion, dog emperor...

Originally, Yu Jiuchen thought that his abilities could finally be used on people other than Su Changzhao.

You can hear these familiar words, plus the alternative songs you heard before...

Looking at the ordinary and pretty little palace maid in front of him, Yu Jiuchen narrowed his eyes.

Su Changzhao, you are exposed!

·

But the problem now is.

Why did Su Changzhao disguise himself as a palace maid to get close to him?

What on earth does she want to do?

Su Changzhao saw that Yu Jiuchen seemed a little tired, in order to play the role of a qualified palace maid.

She immediately went over and made him a cup of tea.

Yu Jiuchen remained calm and watched her slowly tilt the teapot in her hand.

The amber tea poured down from the spout of the pot into the cup.

When the teacup was gradually filled, he asked, "I haven't seen you before, what's your name?"

"..." Su Changzhao put down the teapot, took a small step back, lowered his head and replied softly: "Your Majesty, this servant..." He opened his mouth twice and finally uttered the two difficult words, "Chang'e."

puff!

Yu Jiuchen just took a sip of tea and almost spit it out.

“Ahem…”

"His Majesty?"

"Hmm...not a bad name."

Su Changzhao was speechless: [Are you serious? ]

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your praise." [The dog emperor is really good at lying with his eyes open. ]

Yu Jiuchen, who heard Su Changzhao's thoughts clearly: "..."

"Where is Xiaolu who was on duty before?" he asked.

Su Changzhao: [Xiaolu slipped and fell into the pond and drowned, but the long-faced eunuch repeatedly told me not to tell anyone about it, so forget it, I'll just make up a random excuse.]

"Xiao Lu was seriously injured and needed to recuperate, so Eunuch Cao temporarily assigned this servant to take over."

Yu Jiuchen nodded, as if he understood, "So that's how it is. I see that you are quiet and smart. From today on, Xiaolu doesn't have to come. You will serve me instead."

"..."Su Changzhao was stunned for a moment.

[What? You want me to serve you? Could it be that the dog emperor really likes this little maid? ]

"Hmm?" Yu Jiuchen suddenly glanced at her, as if waiting for her response.

Su Changzhao immediately reacted and knelt to thank His Majesty for his grace: "I thank Your Majesty for your appreciation. I will do my best to serve Your Majesty in the future."

"Um."

Yu Jiuchen groaned.

Keep calm on the outside, but don't be too happy on the inside.

Although he knew that Su Changzhao was acting, he still felt very happy to hear her say such words in person.

As if he had finally caught the opportunity, Yu Jiuchen began to order Su Changzhao around.

"Come and give me a shoulder massage."

"Yes." Su Changzhao didn't think too much and walked forward directly.

The little hand tapped Yu Jiuchen's shoulder again and again.

"Yeah, comfortable."

Seeing how he was enjoying it so much, Su Changzhao didn't know how many times he rolled his eyes behind his back.