Chapter 303 Princess, why don’t you wait until we die before telling us this?

[Although the Southern Kingdom was also facing severe internal and external troubles after Brother Dijiang ascended the throne, because Brother Dijiang led the army in person and lived and ate with the soldiers, he boosted the morale of the soldiers to a certain extent. Our Western Chu was weak and backward, so it was destroyed by the Southern Kingdom.]

[How miserable! ]

[My brothers died in battle, or had their legs chopped off. My father was not spared either, as he also had his legs chopped off.]

Jiujiu hid behind the dragon throne, eating walnuts and muttering to himself.

Emperor Zhaoning wanted to bring Jiujiu to court to hear her voice, but it was not convenient for him to bring a girl like Jiujiu into such a serious place as the court. He could only let Jiujiu hide behind his dragon throne.

This way, he can hear his inner voice without causing trouble.

Fuan is also taking care of Jiujiu.

Fuan also helped Jiujiu peel walnuts to eat.

But Fu'an was worried that the noise would be too loud and might be heard by the ministers of the previous dynasty, who would say that it was inappropriate for the emperor to bring the princess to court, so he peeled the clothes very carefully, trying not to make any noise.

That's like being a thief.

Jiujiu looked at it, covered her mouth and smiled, then rummaged around in her sleeves and pulled out the imperial seal.

Then, she took a few walnuts from Fu'an's hand and smashed them with the jade seal carved with a real dragon.

Fu An looked at the imperial seal with a trembling heart, and said in panic: "My little ancestor! You can't do that. That is the imperial seal."

"Nothing is impossible!"

Nine-nine smashed.

It was quite a big noise.

I guess the people in front heard it too.

However, Emperor Zhaoning and his ministers, who were sitting on the dragon throne, acted as if they did not hear anything. They did not question or ask any further questions about the noise Jiujiu made.

Why?

They are busy.

Busy being shocked, pondering, horrified, unbelievable, and unable to accept.

Because they also heard Jiujiu’s thoughts just now.

As for the reason why he heard it, it was probably because when Emperor Zhaoning listened to Jiujiu's voice, he thought to himself that he hoped that all the court officials could hear Jiujiu's crucial voice.

Then, his wish came true.

The court officials were surprised by the princess's thoughts that suddenly came into their ears.

But seeing that everyone had the same expression, I guess they all heard it, including the emperor, who acted as if he was used to it.

They don't need to be shocked for too long, and there is no need to speak out and seek death.

The court officials all chose to accept tacitly and shut up.

Then I began to think, how could Western Chu be in danger of national destruction?

It was brought by that kid Dijiang.

Is this true or false?

It seems that the Emperor is particularly serious today. He hid the princess behind the dragon throne and listened to her thoughts. The princess's words should not be false.

It's true.

Western Chu was really in danger of national destruction.

If they had known this, they should not have offended that kid Dijiang.

When Emperor Jiang came to Western Chu as a hostage, he should have been worshipped as an ancestor and never made an enemy of him.

Others thought that when Di Jiang came to Western Chu as a hostage, he should have been killed directly to eliminate future troubles forever.

Emperor Zhaoning sat on the throne and looking at the expressions of his ministers, he knew what they were thinking.

He had thought about what they had thought about for nearly ten years, but it was meaningless.

Some things cannot be explained in a few words. Some people cannot be killed just by saying so.

Things have come to this point. Instead of waiting for the event, why not think carefully about how to deal with it?

Emperor Zhaoning coughed and said, "My dear ministers, please tell me what you think of Emperor Jiang's ascension to the throne?"

"After Emperor Jiang takes power, will he attack us, Xi Chu?"

Most of the officials had serious expressions and did not speak.

There were also a few ministers who had severely offended Di Jiang in private, and were also worried about Jiujiu's words that Di Jiang would destroy Western Chu. They were already thinking about how to avoid disaster.

Or, resign and return home?

Sometimes, it is wise to retreat from the current situation.

At least you can save your life.

Thinking of this, the ministers stood up together as if they had discussed it beforehand, covered their chests, and resigned from their posts on the grounds that they were suddenly unwell and were not fit to discuss state affairs anymore.

At this moment, Jiujiu, who was hiding behind the dragon throne, patted the dust on his hands while peeling walnuts, and started muttering again.

[Resign? Why did these people resign? ]

[Are they so scared? Tsk! Cowards.]

[Don't worry! Brother Dijiang will not attack Xichu. ]

[Now Brother Dijiang regards Xichu as his hometown. He has been very grateful to Xichu for giving him a decent life when he was in trouble and allowing him to study in the study room. ]

[Brother Dijiang knows how to be grateful. He will never do anything to Xichu. Xichu is safe.]

[No matter where Brother Dijiang stands, or how powerful an emperor he becomes, Jiujiu dares to say this.]

Several officials who proposed to resign: "..."

Princess, why don’t you wait until we die before telling us this?

We have all offered to resign, you said.

Once these words are spoken, they are like water poured out.

Can it be taken back?

cannot.

Several ministers felt a little regretful. They said they had resigned too early and too quickly. They really hoped that the emperor would not agree.

After all, being an official is still a good thing. It is respectable, has status and money. Unless it is absolutely necessary, it is best not to resign and live a carefree life.

However, Emperor Zhaoning glanced at the person who said he wanted to resign with disappointment, and said only one word, "Yes!"

People like this who only care about their own interests instead of the interests of the country can withdraw if they want. Western Chu will not suffer any loss.

Several officials who proposed to resign were on the verge of tears.

They didn't hear clearly what was discussed at the court meeting.

After the court session ended, they were reluctant to leave the court. They were still expecting Emperor Zhaoning to politely ask them to stay. Even if it was just one sentence, they would be able to take this opportunity and stay shamelessly.

Unfortunately, their expectations were dashed.

Emperor Zhaoning did not try to keep him.

What they got in return for their eager anticipation were only strange looks and mocking words from others.

"These people are really shameful."

"When you bullied the Southern Kingdom's hostage, you didn't consider the consequences. Now that there is a little bit of unfavorable news for Western Chu, you want to resign and retire. You don't even think about Western Chu. It's really short-sighted and disgusting."

"Get out of here now, get out of here as soon as possible."

"Still hoping that the emperor will keep you? Impossible."

"After Gu Ciyue's reforms, the power of the aristocratic families was weakened, and talents poured in. Now, Western Chu is not short of talents."

After hearing these words, several officials who had resigned from their posts felt so ashamed that they could not even raise their heads.

But there was nothing to say.

What they say is all true.

After Emperor Zhaoning retired from court, he found Jiujiu hiding behind the dragon throne, cracking walnuts.

Facts once again proved that everything Jiujiu had said in her heart back then was true, Dijiang would really ascend the throne and Western Chu would really be in danger of national destruction.