blueteamnovel Chapter 191 Your Highness, Do You Have Back Pain?
Chapter 191 Your Highness, Do You Have Back Pain?
"Your Highness, how is Huzhou? I haven't been there yet? I heard that the environment there is very good, and the winter is not as cold as here in Kyoto. And isn't there a famine there this time? How are the people doing? Like? Do they all have food to eat?"
After returning to Prince Zhuang's Mansion for dinner, Jiang Heyan kept pestering Gu Chen, asking him to talk about things in Huzhou, her eyes full of curiosity.
In this regard, Gu Chen also told her everything he knew about the situation as much as possible. Such as human geography, customs and habits, or the situation of this famine...
Upon hearing that Gu Chen had to deal with various matters every day, Jiang Heyan leaned gently on his shoulder and said with some distress: "Your Highness, are you very busy every day?"
Gu Chen quickly put his hands on the other person's shoulders, and then hugged the other person, "Fortunately, it's not as hard as you thought."
"That's good."
Jiang Heyan nodded comfortably, then looked up at Gu Chen, blinking shyly, "Your Highness, how are you resting now? How about we do it again..."
Be bold!
Seeing the other party's provocation, Gu Chen decisively lifted the quilt and moved forward bravely.
I'm destined to have trouble sleeping tonight....
....
The next morning, Gu Chen held on to his painful waist and got up from the bed a little tiredly. He dressed lightly so as not to disturb the sleeping people.
Last night was a long one.
Maybe it was because they hadn't seen each other for so long, but both of them almost reached their limit before they gave up.
Even though Gu Chen is a martial arts practitioner, he almost couldn't hold it.
To put it simply, I was almost drained.
Although this girl looks weak, but in comparison, she is definitely a charming and marrow-sucking monster!
The old saying is indeed true, there is no tilled soil, only tired old cows...
At some point, Jiang Heyan also woke up from her sleep.
When she saw Gu Chen touching her waist, she immediately got up from the bed, picked up a piece of light clothing and covered herself, and asked with a worried look on her face: "Your Highness, what's wrong with you? Do you have low back pain?"
Gu Chen coughed awkwardly, and then replied: "No, it's okay. I accidentally twisted it just now. It will be fine in a while."
Jiang Heyan said with concern: "Your Highness, your health is urgent! If you don't go to the morning court today, I will go to the palace and bring you a royal doctor."
Gu Chen:....
Looking at Jiang Heyan's innocent look, he didn't know whether the other party really didn't understand or was pretending not to understand.
Immediately, he explained: "It's okay, I'm fine, don't worry."
"It's really okay?" Jiang Heyan didn't believe it.
Gu Chen nodded, "Well, I just twisted it accidentally, but I have recovered now."
"Okay! Then I'll clean up and go out to make breakfast for you."
Seeing that Gu Chen was unwilling to check, Jiang Heyan couldn't force her, so she got ready to get dressed and go to the kitchen to make breakfast.
Although there are many servants in the family, Jiang Heyan still likes to cook for Gu Chen occasionally.
Because food can express her full love, and she also likes to watch His Highness finish the food she made.
"Okay." Gu Chen nodded with a smile.
Speaking of which, he hasn't tasted the food cooked by this girl for a while, and he really misses it.
....
Fengtian Palace, early morning.
After all the officials arrived, Emperor Wu slowly walked out and sat on the dragon chair. He glanced at the officials below with sharp eyes and said in a low voice: "Is there really something I want to tell you today?"
Hearing Emperor Wu's unkind tone, the officials sat upright, as if they had expected something bad to happen.
Li Guangming, the Minister of Revenue, who was standing at the front, couldn't help but glance at Gu Chen on the other side, with obvious indifference in his eyes.
"This time there was a famine in Huzhou. I proposed to send Li Hongxiong, the head of the Ministry of Household Affairs, to provide relief to the local people. However, what I didn't expect was that not only did the other party fail to help the people in Huzhou, they even joined forces with the magistrate of Qingshui County. Get up and embezzle the relief food I distributed. Trying to raise prices for personal gain."
"What do you think I should do with this person?"
Xiao Fang, the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment, came out, cupped his hands, and whispered: "Your Majesty, according to the laws of the Zhou Dynasty, if court officials embezzle food for disaster relief, they will be punished by having their cars broken apart, and all family members will be demoted to untouchables!"
Jiang Quan stepped forward and echoed: "Corruption and bribery, regardless of the life and death of the people, this person should be severely punished!"
Immediately, Emperor Wu turned to look at Li Guangming beside him, "Li Aiqing, do you have anything to say?"
Seeing Emperor Wu directly calling his name, Li Guangming immediately stood up, bowed down and saluted: "I failed to teach my son well, and this caused the people of Huzhou to suffer. I am guilty!"
Emperor Wu asked again: "Do you admit Li Hongxiong's crime or not?"
This time Li Guangming knelt directly on the ground and begged: "Your Majesty, although Li Hongxiong was at fault, the harm was not to his wife and children. I beg your Majesty to see that my old Li family has worked hard over the years, and please be lenient!"
"The old minister is willing to resign from the post of minister, but this family has left Kyoto, retired and returned to his hometown. I beg your majesty to grant your permission."
Seeing such a scene, many officials immediately stood up to plead for mercy.
"Your Majesty, Li Shangshu has been devoted to serving the country and the people these years. Please be patient."
"Your Majesty, although Li Hongxiong made a big mistake, his relatives are actually innocent. For the sake of Li Shangshu's dedicated service to the court over the years, please grant this small request."
Looking at the few officials who stood up, Emperor Wu frowned and remained silent.
He didn't really want to deal with the Li family. After all, Li Guangming held a high position and did a lot for Da Zhou.
Although he was a little confused in his old age and did some stupid things, Emperor Wu did not dare to kill powerful officials indiscriminately.
The reason why the other party was taken out to sacrifice the flag today was entirely to scare the monkeys and warn other officials not to despise the laws of the Zhou Dynasty and not to take him as the emperor seriously.
After a moment of silence, Emperor Wu dismounted and said calmly: "Li Aiqing, for the sake of everyone interceding for you, I don't have to hold you accountable. From today on, you will step down as the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. I will resign and return to my hometown."
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."
Li Guangming immediately kowtowed to the ground and said with gratitude.
After that, he slowly walked out of Fengtian Hall under the watchful eyes of all officials.
After Li Guangming left, Emperor Wu looked at everyone present again and whispered: "I have always hated people who take corruption and bribes. This time Li Hongxiong is the consequence. I hope that all of you, dear friends, will be able to understand your bottom line and understand your responsibilities! "
"I understand."
All the officials replied in unison.
Emperor Wu nodded, then stood up from the dragon throne, "Okay, that's it for today's morning exercises, let's retire from the court!"