But in the middle of the night, there was a sudden sound of ghost screaming outside.
Gu Yunni was very annoyed. She got out of bed and walked out cursing.
"Is this ever going to end? Can't we just confront them head-on? You have to bring a bunch of little brats over here. I'll take some and you'll look for some!"
Her face turned ashen.
Sheng Mingyu and Imperial Master Ben were also standing outside, and were startled when they heard Gu Yunni's shouting.
Gu Yunni has always been calm, but she must be very angry today.
"Yun Ni, the Imperial Master has already taken care of it. These little devils will be recaptured soon. If you're really too tired, go back to your room and rest. He still hasn't revealed his whereabouts, but I'll ask the Imperial Master to think of a way to keep the city undisturbed."
Sheng Mingyu comforted Gu Yunni.
He had already arranged everything. This guy was indeed a bit annoying. He had just fallen asleep when he was woken up.
Fortunately, the people had long been accustomed to this kind of strange sight and did not react too much.
"Coward!"
Gu Yunni just complained, turned around and went back to the room, fell on the bed and covered herself with the quilt.
"Your Highness, this..."
The governor ran out in a daze, pointed outside, and looked at Sheng Mingyu. He really couldn't understand the situation.
Didn't they say the problem was solved? Why does it keep happening again and again?
"Keep sending people around the city and try to find him. Isn't there a portrait?"
"yes."
Sheng Mingyu didn't say much, and the governor didn't dare to ask more questions.
It seems that he needs to work harder. He can't stand being woken up in the middle of his sleep.
At this time, the Kyoto court was in chaos.
"Your Majesty! Isn't His Royal Highness disobeying orders? Annual dam repairs have long been a rule. Doesn't His Royal Highness's unauthorized changes seem arbitrary?"
His Majesty made the decision first and then explained it to the ministers. These people were very angry.
Although it was talking about Sheng Mingyu, which sentence was not referring to the emperor?
"This is the decision I made. I think it's very good. At least it saves a lot of money every year. Whether it's used in the army or in Kyoto, it's better than spending it in Jiangnan."
The emperor sat quietly on the throne, watching the people below quarreling. He would only say a few words when there was a need for him to step in.
"But ministers need the dam repaired every year to feel at ease. A sudden change in the rules might make this minister uncomfortable, as this is a rotating position after all."
"Yes, Your Majesty, please think twice before you act! If you send another letter now, I think you can still stop it. His Royal Highness will not act so quickly."
Their thoughts were written on their faces, and they didn't feel embarrassed when they said this.
"Oh? Why do you ministers feel uneasy? I thought you would be at ease as long as I was here. Is there another explanation? Could you please tell me what is so special about the Jiangnan Dam renovation?"
The emperor played dumb and looked confused.
He dared to ask this because he was sure that they would not tell the truth.
"This... Your Majesty..."
Sure enough, the emperor's question left them stunned. They looked at each other and looked ahead with embarrassment.
"Actually, there's nothing special about it. It's just that the rules have always been like this. Sudden changes can make people feel uneasy. Why don't you reconsider it, Your Majesty? There's still room for revision."
"Yeah! It's such a tiring job going south every year to build mountain dams. How could it be special? It's just that it's been going on for so long that it's become a habit in everyone's mind."
The prime minister was the smartest one, and his expression did not change from beginning to end.
He answered whatever the emperor asked, but his answers were irrelevant to the question.
"So that's what you mean. However, I think as long as I sit in the upper hand, the ministers should feel at ease. After all, a country can't rely solely on dams, it should rely on its people. Do you want to let the dam sit on the throne?"
The emperor looked at everyone with a calm expression on his face.
Since no one is willing to break their own window paper, then he won't break it either.
Isn't it just a traffic jam? Let's see who feels worse?
"I remember that when His Royal Highness was about to go to Jiangnan, the Second Prince fully supported him. Why don't you tell me what is so good about His Royal Highness's idea? Anyway, I think it is good. I wonder if the Second Prince can see through it?"
There was no response from the audience, so the emperor had to choose someone to ask questions.
There's no way to get over this matter, so it's better to find a scapegoat for Sheng Mingyu.
As expected, the second prince looked at his father in confusion.
Is Father crazy? Does he have to put himself first?
"Your Majesty, you must be joking. How could I possibly know what His Royal Highness was thinking? At the time, I only thought His Royal Highness was smart and would be of greater use in Jiangnan. I never expected him to make such a decision."
He smiled awkwardly and answered stubbornly.
After saying this, he looked at the ministers below and winked at them wildly.
He really knew nothing, or he just got the news this morning.
I was just about to go back and question Sheng Mingyu, why did he involve myself in this?
"It seems that the Second Prince and I are not on the same page. Forget it. You all don't understand why His Royal Highness made such a decision, so don't ask any more questions. Just choose to support us. Dismiss!"
The emperor looked disappointed, shook his head and left.
Only the second prince was left standing alone in the hall, and the looks from those below him were like nails pinning him to the spot.
"I didn't expect the Second Prince to be so understanding and righteous. He only thinks about the people all day long. When does he ever think about the ministers below? This way, you can have more supporters around you."
"Yes! Why didn't I see that the Second Prince would do things for the people before? I thought he was also a selfish person. Now it seems that my eyes are defective."
Seeing that there were no powerful people in the hall, this group of people started to speak out harshly.
Sheng Mingyu's move cut off all their sources of income.
Since Sheng Mingyu is on the Second Prince's side, they will of course get angry at the Second Prince.
"My Lords, I have misunderstood you. I truly do not know why His Royal Highness suddenly made such a decision. If I have the chance, I will definitely ask His Royal Highness and make the decision for you."
The second prince put on a smile and kept bending over to explain, but he hated Sheng Mingyu in his heart.
As a prince, when had he ever been so humiliated?
Seeing that these ministers did not say anything, he could only turn his gaze to the prime minister.
"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, you must understand that I am not that kind of person, right? How could I possibly make such a decision? We have the same thoughts. If we can make money, of course we should make it together!"
When will Sheng Mingyu come back? He really wanted to tear him into pieces.
"Second Prince, please don't embarrass me. How can I know what you are thinking? I am not a worm in your stomach. You should do what you want to do. It is best to take care of yourself."
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