northernbook Chapter 310 She is not a witch, she is my lucky star
Chapter 310 She is not a witch, she is my lucky star
The ministers standing in the Golden Palace, holding court tablets in their hands, were whispering to each other.
There was nothing on the golden dragon throne.
Your Majesty has not yet attended the morning court.
"Today, we must explain to His Majesty that the woman is a witch, a sorceress who is good at using witchcraft to confuse people!"
Listening to colleagues around me, talking at once.
The Dali Temple Minister laughed and said, "Oh, everyone, Lord Xia caught the culprit who tried to assassinate His Majesty right in front of everyone."
"Aren't you afraid that your words will be heard by His Majesty?"
"The hero who saved your majesty has now been demoted by you to a witch who brought disaster to the country and the people."
"Isn't this the most ridiculous thing in the world?"
After hearing the speech of the Chief Justice of the Dali Temple, some ministers with more cunning minds immediately understood that the Chief Justice of the Dali Temple has always been on the side of His Majesty.
These remarks naturally represent His Majesty.
Nowadays, there are so many people in the world who are showing off their supernatural powers. Who knows if this is a trick Xia Zhiyuan is playing in front of Your Majesty.
As long as I can please the emperor.
Then wealth, glory, and high official position in this life would be easily attainable.
One of them immediately stood up and softened his tone, as if he was trying to smooth things over.
"Mr. Dali Temple Minister is right. In the whole world, there are Taoists who still seek immortality and elixirs. Mr. Xia knows some magic and illusion... In the future, he must have received guidance from immortals!"
"In my humble opinion, this is a blessing for your Majesty and the Liang Dynasty. With this goddess, what else can you ask for?"
"This is a gift from God!"
His witty remarks were so eloquent that the other ministers in red robes were all stunned.
This guy...most likely climbed to the throne by relying on his eloquence.
"well said."
A cold female voice was heard in the silent hall.
All the ministers felt their legs go weak and they kneeled down instinctively.
"Long live my emperor! Long live!"
They spoke in unison, not daring to look up.
All he could see was a pair of black boots with a golden dragon wrapped around them stepping over the threshold, and he swallowed hard.
"What's your name, my dear?"
Zhao Changlin strode forward and sat on the golden dragon chair. She looked a little thinner, but still as precious as ever.
When the minister heard His Majesty's name being called, he looked up quickly.
"In reply to your Majesty, my surname is Cui."
"Single...Lin."
"Lin of the woods."
This was the first time that Cui Lin was called by his name by His Majesty, so he was naturally ecstatic.
"Yes, I remember it."
"My dear, what reward do you want?"
Leaning on the dragon throne, Zhao Changlin naturally understood that his actions would cause controversy among the court officials.
However, she didn't care.
As the saying goes, you have to give a sweet date before you give a slap.
She rewarded these eloquent courtiers naturally in order to curb the remarks of this group of people who were centered on their own interests, huddled together for warmth, and whose speech was growing like a snowball.
In front of her was a scale.
The weight should balance the beam.
"Your Majesty, this salary is enough for me, and I don't need any additional rewards... But, Your Majesty's mansion in Jinzhou City cannot be bought with money..."
He lifted up his scarlet robe and wiped his tears with his sleeves. His eyes were red and he was crying.
"I have old parents and young children to take care of. My only wish in life is to bring my wife, children and elders to Jinzhou City to share the happiness of family life..."
When the other ministers heard this, they looked down on him. This man was really shameless. How could it be so easy to buy a house in the imperial city?
You can't buy it even if you have money.
Is this a trivial matter worthy of being discussed in the imperial palace? How vulgar.
You actually dare to ask for help from Your Majesty? Aren't you afraid that Your Majesty will slap you in the face?
However, unexpectedly, Zhao Changlin did not interrupt, but listened quietly.
"Well, my dear, you have good intentions."
Zhao Changlin turned around, looked at the eunuch standing next to him, and gave an order.
"Little Six, after the court session, you should look for a mansion for Lord Cui."
"According to Cui Aiqing's request."
I heard your majesty's instructions.
Xiao Liuzi immediately bent down with a smile on his face.
"Yes, I will follow your Majesty's orders."
"Xiao Liuzi will definitely do it properly."
Upon hearing that the Emperor had actually ordered the chief steward to help him handle the matter, the minister immediately stopped crying and laughed.
He knocked his head to the ground with a look of loyalty on his face.
"Thank you Lord for your grace!"
The ministers who were about to report to the Emperor suddenly changed their expressions and hid their imperial tablets in their vermilion sleeves.
"My dear ministers, if you have anything else to say, please tell me all at once."
Naturally, their actions could not escape the notice of Zhao Changlin who was in a high position. Taking advantage of the victory, Zhao Changlin spoke first.
Her eyes were fixed on the ministers who had been talking excitedly just now.
As veterans in the officialdom, how could they not notice His Majesty's gaze?
This time I just felt that if I jumped out and told this matter, I would probably be skinned alive if not dead.
The so-called clear rewards and punishments means that there are rewards and punishments.
Since Your Majesty has already bestowed the reward.
Then there must be punishment.
So, the official, who was under great pressure from the Emperor's stare, walked out.
Raise your imperial scepter.
Start talking nonsense.
"Your Majesty—"
Upon hearing this, the officials who had been in collusion with each other pricked up their ears, fearing that they had missed something.
"explain."
"My dear, is there anything urgent?"
The official bowed, his face unchanged, his heart calm, and he said righteously: "Your Majesty, now that the canal is being expanded, I feel that..."
Rest your chin on the back of your fingers.
Zhao Changlin moved forward, staring at the minister's face, and made the decision in an instant.
The reward has been given.
So now, the punishment is coming.
Glancing at the golden dragon robe on Zhao Changlin, the minister paused for a moment and continued speaking.
"We should increase our manpower by recruiting a group of young and strong laborers from local government offices."
"Let Master Xia not have to work so hard."
The minister kneeling on the ground was dumbfounded, thinking to himself, it turns out that in this world, old people are the wisest.
This old fellow just kept saying that Lady Xia was a witch who brought disaster to the country and the people...!
Hear what the minister said.
Zhao Changlin laughed instead.
"That makes sense. Then I'll leave this matter to you, my dear."
"Oh, yes, the director of the Imperial Observatory."
"After the court session, come to my Qinzheng Palace."
"About this unusual astronomical phenomenon."
"I have something to say to you, my dear."
Zhao Changlin squinted his eyes and smiled. The director of the Imperial Observatory stood up and he immediately bent down.
"Yes, thank you for your mercy, Your Majesty."
"This is part of the duties of an old minister."
The emperor summoned the director of the Imperial Observatory. As to why, the ministers standing in the court had already made up their minds.
The common people are afraid of ghosts, gods, witchcraft and sorcery.
But I also believe in this conjunction of celestial phenomena.
It is a blessing for all people.
Your Majesty, you really... would go to such lengths for that woman.