The emperor frowned and glanced at Zhao Lide with some disgust.
This old guy is over fifty years old, why is he still so surprised? It's really annoying, I have to think of a way to scold him.
Zhao Lide did not see the emperor's gaze and looked at Yu Xiheng with pride.
Yu Xiheng smiled slightly at him, but there was something meaningful in that smile.
Zhao Lide had seen this guy laugh many times, and had been fooled many times, so he almost subconsciously felt a chill running down his spine and became alert all over.
"My uncle is a generous person. A few days ago, he spent a lot of money to send the former imperial censor abroad to recuperate. He also spent a lot of money to redeem the courtesan and free her. He also purchased real estate and fertile land for many students who have obtained academic qualifications. He loves the people like his own children. My uncle, my uncle, will definitely not turn a blind eye to the envoy from Nanluo Kingdom who has no idea of his coming."
Yu Xiheng paused for a moment, looked at Zhao Lide's slowly widening eyes, and continued:
"My uncle is so generous to the people, why not also be generous to the Ministry of Household Affairs?"
As soon as he finished speaking, an angry voice sounded next to him: "Yu Xiheng, how dare you investigate me——"
The emperor yelled impatiently, "Shut up!"
Zhao Lide's old face turned blue and red from holding back, and he closed his mouth angrily.
Winning over the fresh blood that has just been injected into the court, you will know what is going on if you think about it with your toes.
Seeing the emperor's majestic and scrutinizing face, Zhao Lide started to sweat.
These things were all done by him in private. Who knew Yu Xiheng could find out.
Whether this matter is big or small depends on what the person in charge thinks.
If the emperor has doubts in his heart, it is not impossible to punish him for forming a clique for personal gain.
Zhao Lide was panicking and quickly expressed his sincerity to the emperor, "Your Majesty, I just saw that these students were in trouble, so I helped them. I have absolutely no other intention!"
He quietly raised his head, glanced at the emperor who was still expressionless, and said with determination, "I am willing to spend all my savings over the years to hold a grand banquet, just to leave a good impression on the envoys of Nanluo Kingdom. Nip the possibility of harming Jiang Guo in the bud!"
After a moment of silence in the room, it was Yu Xiheng's gentle and gentle voice that was the first to break the silence.
"Your Excellency, my uncle, loves the people as much as his sons, and I am convinced by my subordinates."
Zhao Lide's face turned even darker after hearing this.
It's so expensive to get a compliment from you, Yu Xiheng!
The Prime Minister on the side also echoed with a smile, but the Emperor, who is the leader, has not expressed his position yet, so he doesn't know what he is thinking.
Before the emperor said anything, Zhao Lide had been feeling uneasy and couldn't help but speculate on the emperor's thoughts.
In fact, the emperor was so happy right now that someone gave him a pillow when he fell asleep!
He was still worrying about finding a reason to scold this old guy just now! Unexpectedly, his beloved would give him a chance.
Not only did he scold Zhao Lide, but he could also get something out of him. The emperor was in a much better mood.
So, half an hour later, several ministers came out of the imperial study room refreshed. In sharp contrast to them was Zhao Lide, who was scolded bloody.
Zhao Lide's face was so gloomy that he almost dripped with ink. He walked to Yu Xiheng and squeezed out a sentence through his teeth.
"Yu Xiheng, you are very good, I remember-"
Yu Xiheng's eyes were bent, and it was obvious to the naked eye that he was in a good mood. He even joked, "How many times have I said this to you, Mr. Guojiu? Your memory is not good as you get older. If you have this in mind, you might as well remember more about the sufferings of the people. Always remember what it means to be a low-ranking official."
The Prime Minister interjected, "That's right, there is a wife who is worried about us. You always say that if the wife knows that we, Xiheng, are going back, how will you explain it?"
King Yi spoke unceremoniously, "Besides, you are old and yellow, and the folds on your face can kill flies. What you say is disgusting!"
The three of them walked away together, and from time to time they could still be heard chatting.
Prime Minister: "Your Highness King Yi, that's not how old people are treated..."
"Whatever, does the old guy understand when I scold him..."
Zhao Lide: "......"
Damn it! Anyone who plays well with Yu Xiheng should be damned!
He is going crazy!
Zhao Lide returned to his house angrily, but the carriage suddenly broke down halfway. He had no choice but to get down and take two steps.
Unexpectedly, he bumped into a smelly girl.
Before he could object to the unpleasant smell on the girl's body, the girl held her nose and stood further away, her eyes filled with disgust.
"You're so shameless, you're so old and you're bumping into me."
Zhao Lide's eyes widened, and his suppressed emotions broke out at this moment. He pulled the girl and scolded her until she ran away crying.
Zhao Lide finally returned home with a sigh of relief.
In the Xuanping Hou Mansion, Su Mingliang was asking Lin Shijin to talk. She listened most of the time while Lin Shijin was bragging.
Hearing his mother's praise, Lin Shijin was in high spirits, "When I was in a college abroad, my masters all praised me for my extraordinary talent..."
Su Minglian seemed to have seen her son rise to great heights, and she also followed the chicken and dog to ascend to heaven.
She wiped her tears and was extremely excited. When she was about to say something, she heard a whimpering sound coming from outside the door.
Immediately, the girl's face was full of tears, and a strange smell came over her body.
Su Minglian held her breath and looked stiff.
Did this damn kid fall into a manure pit or something?
Lin Shijin stood up with disgust in his eyes, stayed far away from them, and watched with his nose covered.
"Mom...there's an old guy scolding me! I'm going to poison him to death!"
Lin Xuanwei cried, pulling Su Minglian's clothes while crying, "Mom, help me!"
Su Minglian's face turned purple from holding back, then she pushed Lin Xuanwei a little further, and then took a big breath.
"What's with this smell on you?"
Lin Xuanwei was startled for a moment, then smelled herself, but didn't smell anything.
But she felt extremely wronged, "I, I threw swill and feces at the door of Princess Yu Guan Juan's house two days ago, and then the Ninth Princess asked me to wipe it..."
After she said this, Lin Shijin covered his nose and moved further away.
Su Minglian almost suffocated.
Why is this damn kid so worthless?
"Okay, okay, don't cry. I've already planned this. Go back and quickly shower and change clothes. It smells terrible!"
Lin Xuanwei left in tears. Before leaving, she repeatedly told Su Minglian to avenge her.
After she left, Su Minglian quickly asked someone to open the window for ventilation.
Lin Shijin waited for the smell to dissipate before sitting over and accusing him as soon as he opened his mouth.
"My sister has only been back in Beijing for less than a month, and she has already made enemies with many young ladies. It's really mindless."
Su Minglian sighed, "She is still your sister after all, you have to help her..."
Lin Shijin looked a little arrogant, "Of course, I now know a brother. He is the eldest grandson of the Zhao family. Brother Zhao told me that based on our friendship, if my sister marries him, she will definitely be promised the position of his wife. of!"
