Inside the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
Emperor Liang had not yet arrived, and the courtiers were in groups, chatting animatedly.
"A big event happened in the palace last night. Did you hear about it?"
"Tsk, tsk, what a crime! Miss Cheng has such a beautiful heart, she should have been a perfect match for His Highness the Crown Prince! I didn't expect that the fourth prince would show up halfway..."
"I heard that Miss Cheng was bullied badly by him last night! Through the door, you could hear Miss Cheng crying heartbrokenly."
"Huh? This is so pitiful! It's really the behavior of an animal!"
"You don't know yet! The most beastly thing is that the Fourth Prince insists that it was Miss Cheng who seduced him first!"
"Yes, yes, and the fourth prince is so shameless that he asked the Holy Father for a marriage!"
"What? So shameless? Tsk, tsk, tsk..."
"Shh! Keep your voice down! No matter what, the fourth prince is still a prince!"
"Haha, who in the whole world takes him as a prince seriously? It's just Miss Cheng, a young girl in her prime, who has been tainted..."
Several people gathered in a group and were talking happily, but suddenly they all shut up in unison.
I saw a long-faced man in his early forties walking up with a deep frown and a pale complexion.
"Ahem."
The person who took the lead in chatting just now was a little embarrassed and followed the long-faced man over.
"Prime Minister, don't be too angry!"
"Although the Fourth Prince insists that it was your wife who was at fault first."
"But anyone with a discerning eye can see what the truth is!"
"Don't worry, Prime Minister, we all support you!"
Prime Minister Cheng Xun had no expression on his face and glanced at the man lightly.
This man's name is Zhang Yuandao, a newly promoted minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, and he has little interaction with Cheng Xun on weekdays.
"Don't worry about my family affairs, Mr. Laozhang!"
"Master Zhang, if you have such leisure, you might as well make more suggestions for His Majesty and think about how to quickly replenish the treasury!"
Zhang Yuandao received the prince's order today and originally planned to relieve the anger in Cheng Xun's heart.
Unexpectedly, I had a hot face and a cold butt, and I was asking for trouble, so I could only leave in despair.
Although Cheng Xun didn't pay much attention to Zhang Yuandao.
However, these remarks did make Cheng Xun even more upset.
Cheng Xun is the prime minister of Daliang and the pillar of the country.
Over the years, he has worked hard and dedicated himself to the country, the country, and the country.
However, Cheng Xun is a man and a father!
His daughter was bullied and even slandered for no reason.
This makes Cheng Xun simply unable to sit idly by!
Susu grew up in the palm of his hand. Although he was a little arrogant, he was not a bad boy by nature.
Unexpectedly, she would suffer such an unreasonable disaster and even have to marry the person who started the whole thing.
This made Cheng Xun sleepless all night!
Over the years, he has been doing his job and keeping a low profile.
But today, Cheng Xun finally made up his mind.
This time, for the sake of my daughter, even if I disobey the Holy Order, I will still do whatever it takes!
"Your Majesty, your Majesty, arrived -"
A loud and sharp announcement resounded throughout the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
"Greetings to Your Majesty!"
"Long live your Majesty——"
"Long live--"
"Long live—"
The ministers shouted long live, and Emperor Liang held his head high and sat on the dragon throne.
"My beloved lords, please get back on your feet!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
As soon as Emperor Liang sat down, Jiang Tian, Minister of War, stepped forward quickly.
"Your Majesty!"
"The war in the northwest has come to an end, and the general will set off to return to Beijing with his army today!"
"It's expected to arrive in half a month!"
"Okay!" After hearing such good news, Emperor Liang couldn't help but feel refreshed.
In recent years, the forces of the Northern Yuan Dynasty have become increasingly rampant and have frequently invaded the northwestern border of Daliang, disturbing the people and making them miserable.
It was unbearable, so General Hufu Xu Rong personally led the troops, and the vanguard general Cheng Tianlin charged into the battle.
Liang Jun defeated the Bei Yuan army with a thunderous momentum.
For the whole country of Daliang, this is a great and happy event worth being proud of!
However, behind the war, there must be huge financial support.
Liu Delin, the Minister of Household Affairs, took a step forward and frowned: "Your Majesty, Daliang has suffered from droughts and locust plagues in recent years, which has consumed a lot of financial resources."
"This battle with Bei Yuan will require almost all the efforts of the whole country!"
"Please ask Your Majesty to issue an order to collect taxes and replenish the national treasury quickly!"
When Emperor Liang heard this, he frowned deeply.
It is not an act of a wise king to increase taxes on the people.
It's just that Daliang still has money. If the treasury is empty, no matter what, it will only be tied up and difficult to move...
Emperor Liang turned his attention to Cheng Xun: "Prime Minister, what do you think of this matter?"
Cheng Xun was thinking about how to speak to Emperor Liang, but when Emperor Liang mentioned state affairs, his face immediately turned serious.
"I think that imposing taxes will only increase the burden on the people!"
"Not a recipe for filling the treasury!"
"However, please ask Your Majesty, Rong Chen, to think twice about what to do specifically before reporting to Your Majesty!"
Emperor Liang nodded and said: "The Prime Minister understands the great righteousness, and it is better to consider the matter of replenishing the national treasury in the long term."
"Since the victory in the northwest war is great, I would like to take this opportunity to announce some good news to all my dear friends..."
Cheng Xun's heart tightened.
I originally thought that after Zao Chao retreated, I would find Emperor Liang alone to discuss the matter.
Now, now, I have to raise it directly in the court!
"Your Majesty, please forgive me for the death penalty!"
Cheng Xun suddenly took a step forward and knelt down in front of Emperor Liang.
Before he could open his mouth to speak, he heard a burst of noise coming from outside the gate of Taihe Hall.
"Father!"
"My son is late!"
The ministers followed the sound and saw Song Huan walking quickly into the Hall of Supreme Harmony, taking three steps at a time and then two steps at a time.
As soon as Song Huan appeared, all the courtiers couldn't help but start whispering among themselves.
"This fourth prince is so ridiculous!"
"Even if he is late for morning court, if the eldest daughter of the Cheng family marries him, she will be like a flower stuck in cow dung..."
Seeing Song Huan appear, Prince Song Yu's eyes flashed with fierceness.
This conspicuous bag actually has the guts to come to court!
I'm not afraid of being eaten alive by the Prime Minister!
Seeing Cheng Xun looking at Song Huan with extremely cold eyes, Song Yu was even more proud, showing an expression of waiting for a good show.
Looking at the slightly embarrassed Song Huan, Emperor Liang was very dissatisfied.
"Fourth Prince, have I told you before?"
"If you are late for the court again, you don't have to come!"
I have been famous all my life, but why did I give birth to such a ridiculous son?
Sure enough, the mud still can't hold up the wall!
Facing Emperor Liang's sullenness and reprimand, everyone looked expectantly, waiting to see Song Huan's joke.
Unexpectedly, Song Huan was not frightened at all, but looked calm and composed.
"Father, please don't be angry yet!"
"The reason why I came late is because I have to do something big in the court today!"
With that said, Song Huan changed his pace and stopped in front of Cheng Xun.
He took out the wooden box containing the hairpin and held it in front of Cheng Xun's eyes.
"Your Majesty, Prime Minister, this is the king's wish!"
"I hope that the Prime Minister can marry Su Su to this king as his wife!"
