Chapter 79 The Emperor's Intention

Yuan Buyi looked at Jiang Chen with a solemn expression, his eyes hesitant.

Jiang Chen smiled kindly and said, "Speak frankly, my dear minister. You are a loyal subject of Great Wei. Even if there are improper words, I will forgive you!"

A look of gratitude appeared in Yuan Buyi's eyes. After hesitating for a few seconds, he said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, although the Lishan Imperial Palace is nominally under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Revenue, officials from all six ministries have intervened in the construction process. If we really investigate carefully, I am afraid that many people will be implicated!"

Jiang Chen had expected this and said calmly, "I have the courage to cut off my own wrist. Are you willing to help me?"

Yuan Buyi was excited when he heard this and immediately knelt down, firmly saying, "This old minister is willing to do everything in my power to help Your Majesty achieve your wish!"

"Good!"

"Minister Yuan is worthy of the name of a loyal minister!"

As Jiang Chen spoke, he waved his hand, signaling the personal eunuch to step forward.

"Feng Jin, bring the seal. I want to issue an imperial decree to appoint Yuan Buyi as the Imperial Inspector, to supervise disaster relief and thoroughly investigate the Lishan Imperial Palace!"

Feng Jin was overjoyed when he heard this and ran towards the bookcase behind the screen.

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His Majesty is willing to thoroughly investigate corruption. It seems that he has really changed!

Yuan Buyi was filled with excitement, crying with joy and said, "This subject thanks His Majesty for your holy grace!"

Jiang Chen was a little emotional, took a few steps forward, and helped the old man up from the ground.

"Minister Yuan, you don't need to be like this. In the future, there will be many places where I will need your help!"

"Go back first and write the memorial for disaster relief. The investigation of the Lishan Imperial Palace can be put on hold for a while. Focus on disaster relief first."

"Yes!"

Yuan Buyi bowed and left excitedly.

At this time, only Xu Changqing was left in the hall.

He still had that indifferent expression, looking at Jiang Chen with calm and cold eyes, exuding a sense of alienation.

Jiang Chen touched his nose awkwardly when he saw this.

He understood why Consort Shu insisted on coming.

With Xu Changqing's cold and unyielding temper, it would be difficult to resolve his knot without someone to mediate.

Thinking of this, Jiang Chen turned his head and said to Consort Shu behind the screen:

"My dear consort, come out. Let's chat with Minister Xu."

My dear consort? Chat?

Could it be... Little sister?

No, impossible!

This bastard emperor has always hated their siblings, so how could he bring little sister to the Hall of Diligent Governance?

Xu Changqing denied it in his heart, but his tiger eyes uncontrollably looked at the screen behind Jiang Chen.

"Big brother!"

"We haven't seen each other for a long time, how have you been lately?"

A familiar voice rang out, and Xu Changqing was stunned immediately, his tiger eyes widened instantly.

Seeing this, a look of emotion appeared on Consort Shu's face, but it quickly disappeared as she winked at her brother.

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Big brother, don't be stubborn, don't give His Majesty a bad look.

Xu Changqing understood, but he couldn't bring himself to do it.

This bastard emperor has made his little sister suffer so much. How could he, as her big brother, endure it?

"Uh, brother-in-law..." Jiang Chen said.

Xu Changqing had a strange expression on his face and said lightly, "Your Majesty, you should just call me a treacherous minister. It sounds more pleasing to the ear."

Jiang Chen rubbed his forehead awkwardly. It seemed that his brother-in-law had a deep resentment towards him.

However, the original owner in his memories looked down on the Xu family, and his attitude was not only bad, but he also often beat and scolded the two siblings.

It was normal for Xu Changqing to be resentful.

Consort Shu's delicate body trembled and she immediately knelt down, begging Jiang Chen for forgiveness.

"Your Majesty, my big brother is stubborn by nature and is not deliberately offending you. I hope you will be merciful and not punish him."

Jiang Chen sighed and helped her up with a look of pity: "We are all family, so how could I be angry over such a small matter?"

Hearing this, Consort Shu's beautiful eyes turned slightly red, and she secretly looked at Xu Changqing with gratitude.

Xu Changqing's expression also softened, and he stared at Jiang Chen, unable to understand how such words could come out of his mouth.

Jiang Chen struck while the iron was hot and said, "Brother-in-law, I intend to send you to the Wei River to assist in disaster relief and to wipe out the bandits along the way. Once you have enough military merits, I will officially promote you to marshal and share my worries!"

Xu Changqing's eyes lit up. Sharing the worries of the emperor was the duty of a subject.

Previously, His Majesty had listened to the slander of the bewitching concubine and relied on treacherous ministers, leaving him with no place to use his abilities.

If he could seize this opportunity and obtain the position of marshal, he would no longer be suppressed by the treacherous ministers who respected the Mei family.

"Brother-in-law, what do you think?"

Jiang Chen asked again when he didn't get an answer.

Xu Changqing frowned, doubtfully saying, "Your Majesty, this matter is of great importance. Although you said so, the Minister of Revenue may not agree, right?"

Hearing this.

A cold light flashed in Jiang Chen's eyes.

Even Xu Changqing was so afraid of Mei Wenshi.

Did that mean that every decision I made in the future had to be approved by this old thing?

An uncomfortable feeling welled up in his heart, and Jiang Chen said immediately:

"Do I need his approval?"

"To be honest, I am very dissatisfied with the overbearing style of the Mei family. Promoting you and Yuan Buyi is to suppress powerful ministers!"

Xu Changqing's expression was no longer calm. He looked straight at Jiang Chen's stern eyes. The emperor's change was too great, almost like a different person!

A moment of silence.

Jiang Chen stood with his hands down, his eyes bright, "Xu Changqing, I will ask you one last time, are you willing to assist me?"

A trace of hesitation appeared on Xu Changqing's refined face, hesitating whether to believe the bastard emperor in front of him.

At this time, Consort Shu cast a glance at him, full of entreaty. If her brother was willing to let go of his knot and wholeheartedly serve His Majesty, it would naturally be the result she most wanted.

Xu Changqing felt the hope of his little sister, and his eyes flickered.

He cupped his hands and said to Jiang Chen, "If Your Majesty is consistent in words and deeds, this subject will naturally go through fire and water for you!"

Jiang Chen smiled with satisfaction and walked over to help Xu Changqing up.

"Trust me, I will never break my word!"

Xu Changqing breathed a sigh of relief. For an emperor to be so courteous to his subordinates was enough to prove his sincerity.

But what exactly happened to His Majesty that turned him from a foolish ruler into an enlightened one?

He had doubts in his heart, but he chose to believe.

A moment later, Xu Changqing prepared to leave.

Consort Shu saw him off all the way.

The two walked along the corridor of the Hall of Diligent Governance, while the servants waited outside the hall.

Xu Changqing murmured in confusion, "Why has His Majesty changed so much, and why did he suddenly want to reuse our Xu family..."

Consort Shu lowered her voice and said, "Big brother, His Majesty was with, with..."

A blush appeared on her pretty face, and Consort Shu was too embarrassed to continue.

Xu Changqing looked at his shy sister and had a guess, surprised:

"Little sister, you and His Majesty..."

Consort Shu's face turned even redder. She didn't say a word, but only nodded slightly.

Xu Changqing suddenly understood why His Majesty had treated little sister so affectionately just now.

He immediately said, "Alas, it would be good if His Majesty sincerely repented. If he is as muddleheaded as before, I will really fall out with him!"

Consort Shu's pretty face turned pale, and she said angrily, "Big brother, how dare you say that?!"

He knew that he had spoken out of turn and wisely kept silent.

At the entrance of the hall, he reluctantly exhorted, "Now that His Majesty has awakened, big brother will do his best to assist him. The Mei family is powerful, and Consort Mei is not an easy person to get along with. Little sister, you must protect yourself."

Xiao Shufei obediently agreed.

"Also, His Majesty has no children yet. If you can give birth to the eldest son..."

Xiao Shufei naturally understood what Xu Changqing meant.

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A mother relies on her son's nobility. Whoever can take the lead in continuing the bloodline for His Majesty, the position of empress and crown prince will be just around the corner.

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Hall of Diligent Governance.

Jiang Chen was at his desk reviewing memorials when he suddenly smelled a captivating fragrance.

"Your Majesty, this concubine has stewed bird's nest. Would you like some?"

A gentle and soft voice poured into Jiang Chen's ears, causing a burst of numbness to surge through his hand holding the pen.

This voice, it's Consort Mei?!