What's wrong with me, a powerful minister, supporting a few female officials?

Chapter 171 A Secret Meeting with a Thousand-Household Commander: The Empress Eavesdropped!
Hearing Ding Yu say this, Su Mo finally realized that before artificial cultivation, pearls were always a hard currency, even harder than gold!

Pearls can be cultured in both freshwater and seawater.

The method is very simple.

Simply insert the shell's core.

Pearl oysters and triangular sail mussels are the best species.

It just so happens that my third uncle is in Taihe County, buying up seafood on a large scale and refining MSG. Let's have him try farming seawater pearls!
Now that the ocean is unpolluted, near-shore aquaculture is feasible.

In addition, in his own territory of Lone Peak Mountain, the hot spring water gathers at the foot of the mountain to form a sizable pond.

The pond water has a constant temperature of 20 to 30 degrees Celsius, which is just right for the growth of freshwater mussels.

After three to five years of cultivation, pearls can be produced in large quantities.

If something really bad happens in the future, it will be convenient to run away with Pearl.

Hmm, I should go to the market when I have time to see what kind of oysters are suitable for pearl farming!

Su Mo took out two five-tael gold ingots and handed them to Ding Yu.

Ding Yu was instructed to purchase some household items and rent a house nearby to settle his wife and daughter.

I don't need to go back to Tianchang County, and that scoundrel Ding Yu certainly won't go back either.

Ding Yu's house was rented before. He was a guy who couldn't tolerate any flaws in numbers, so naturally he couldn't be corrupt. Where would he get the money to buy property in Shenjing?

After Ding Yu left.

Su Mo took out the booklet again, turned to the latest page, recalled the key points and precautions of pearl cultivation, and wrote them down.

Then he carefully hid the booklet back in the shelf.

……

Just as Su Mo was pondering how to cultivate pearls.

The Empress, who had just ordered Nangong Sheyue to send the silver to the Imperial Treasury, had not yet had time to change out of her everyday clothes when she heard a eunuch report that Wang Hao, the Grand Secretary of the Jianji Hall and Minister of Revenue, had come to request an audience!

The Empress frowned immediately.

King Xuanhao has come to pay his respects!
Wang Hao strode into the Lizheng Hall with lightning speed: "Your subject pays his respects to Your Majesty!"

"Rise, my subject!" The Empress nodded to Wang Hao. "What brings you to see me, Minister Wang?"

Wang Hao said in a deep voice, "I have just received news that His Majesty has sent silver to the Ministry of Revenue and the national treasury."

He paused slightly: "Did this silver come from the liberalized regulations of Tianchang County?"

Leng Liuxi smiled: "It is precisely what was obtained from those open regulations."

“I made a promise to Minister Wang that the silver obtained through regulations would be split equally between the Ministry of Revenue and the Imperial Treasury.”

Wang Hao frowned and hesitated for a moment: "Please forgive my rudeness."

"May I ask Your Majesty, how much silver was transported from Tianchang County to the capital this time?"

Leng Liuxi said calmly, "A total of 110,000 taels of silver and copper coins were transported from Tianchang County."

Wang Hao gasped in shock!
Earlier, someone from the Ministry of Finance reported that His Majesty had sent over ten thousand taels of silver, which was the proceeds from the opening up of commerce in Tianchang County. This gave Wang Hao quite a fright!

Even he, the Minister of Revenue, never expected this.

For a merchant class in just one county to obtain such a huge amount of silver!
Don't be fooled by the fact that it's over ten thousand taels of silver; to the Ministry of Revenue, it may seem like nothing.

The problem is that the Ministry of Revenue is currently running a deficit, and more than ten thousand taels of silver is a serious matter.

Especially if this policy is promoted nationwide in the future, it will be incredible!

He rushed to find the Sage, not because he was frightened by the large amount of silver.

I heard that only three carts carrying silver entered the Ministry of Revenue's treasury, while a full ten carts went to the inner treasury!

The Ministry of Revenue manages all expenditures of the empire, while the Imperial Treasury is used only by the Emperor. How could the Imperial Treasury receive more silver than the national treasury?
Wang Hao came to see the Empress without hesitation!
Upon hearing that the total amount was 110,000 taels of silver, Wang Hao took a deep breath and looked intently at the Empress: "Your subject is foolish and ignorant."

"Tianchang County sent 110,000 taels of silver. According to the previous agreement between the Ministry of Revenue and His Majesty, the Ministry of Revenue should receive 55,000 taels of silver."

"How come I heard from the Ministry of Finance that only a little over ten thousand taels were deposited into the treasury?"

Leng Liuxi said calmly, "Minister Wang, you are unaware of this."

"Of the 110,000 taels of silver, more than 70,000 taels were obtained by merchants in violation of regulations during a strict investigation by Tianchang County."

"The remaining 30,000 or so are the silver sold under open regulations."

"I had someone calculate it specifically to ensure there were no errors or omissions, and the silver sent to the Ministry of Revenue was exactly the same, down to the last penny."

"If you do not believe me, I can show you the account books sent from Tianchang County."

Wang Hao stared at the Empress in disbelief.

I never expected it to be for such a reason!
After a long pause, he let out a heavy snort: "Your Majesty's intentions, I dare not agree!"

"This fine, in the final analysis, is still a result of regulating this matter; how can it be separated into different parts!"

As a Grand Secretary of the Jianji Hall and Minister of Revenue, Wang Hao was known for his integrity and uprightness.

As long as they are in the right, such upright officials are not afraid of the Empress's power and may even dare to reprimand the Emperor to his face!
The positions of Minister of Personnel and Minister of Revenue are of paramount importance. Without such official prestige, how can one gain the respect of all officials?

The Empress was not angry. She waved her hand and said, "The fines and the money from sales should not be confused."

Wang Hao's expression changed slightly, and he was about to retort when the Empress suddenly said, "I know the Ministry of Revenue has its difficulties, but the Imperial Treasury is no different."

The Empress sighed: "My dear minister, do you know that the palace is short of funds? In order to save on candle expenses, many palaces are pitch black after nightfall."

Wang Hao remained silent.

Leng Liuxi's tone softened slightly: "Besides, the fines are only a temporary income, but the money from selling the regulations is a continuous source of income..."

Wang Hao was taken aback upon hearing this.

How can the money from selling regulations be so endless?
I couldn't help but ask, "Are there still many merchants in Tianchang County who haven't yet purchased the required ritual items?"

Leng Liuxi shook her head: "That's not it."

"However, the regulations granted to merchants by Tianchang County have a limited term, and they need to pay a renewal fee upon expiration in order to continue to enjoy the corresponding regulations!"

Wang Hao stared in disbelief at the Empress.

Can this still be done?

There's no reason in this world to keep buying things that don't belong to you!
Leng Liuxi felt secretly pleased when she saw Wang Hao's bewildered expression.

My membership system idea is really effective; even an old fox like Wang Hao was intimidated!
Royal power +1! Ministerial power -1!

Leng Liuxi suppressed her smugness and said calmly, "Those merchants are cunning and treacherous; they only buy six-month contracts and the lowest-grade products."

"Once the imperial decree is delivered, we will purchase higher-level memberships, and the silver earned will increase exponentially!"

Wang Hao remained completely bewildered!

I feel like my brain isn't working properly!
Why has the emperor, who used to threaten court officials with the Embroidered Uniform Guard at the drop of a hat, suddenly started playing power games?
There's also a feeling of being intellectually outmatched.

Is it...

Was it the same person behind the scenes who devised the plan last time?

Damn it!
Who on earth is this guy, so powerful?
It's astonishing that he could make a sage who always revered force, considered himself wise, but was actually impulsive, listen to his every word!
Just like before, the court officials used a little trick to get the Empress to severely punish the arrogant personal female official, so that the other female officials would no longer dare to speak nonsense.

Wang Hao immediately became alert.

The Empress does seem to have undergone quite a few changes during this period.

Hmm... not so easy to fool anymore!

Leng Liuxi had no idea what Wang Hao thought of her.

He even thoughtfully calculated the accounts for the Minister of Revenue: "In this way, Tianchang County will receive 200,000 taels of silver annually!"

“If this policy is extended to the ten counties of the capital, it can generate an additional one million taels of silver annually, from which the Ministry of Revenue can receive one million taels.”

The Empress smiled and said, "Does Minister Wang still think that a mere 70,000 taels of silver is too much?"

Wang Hao remained silent for a long time before finally taking a deep breath: "Your Majesty, may I have a look at the account books sent by Tianchang County?"

Leng Liuxi instructed the official in charge of censors to send the account books to Wang Hao.

He even had a eunuch deliver brocade cushions.

Wang Hao did not sit down, but instead looked through the ledgers with a serious expression, calculating with his fingers as he did so.

After a full incense stick's time, he carefully reviewed the account books once, and finally looked up at the Empress with a somewhat hesitant expression: "With such a huge amount of silver obtained from opening up regulations, won't it be seen as a case of humanity competing with the people for profit?"

He still valued his official reputation.

At his level, there's not much room for advancement.

All they seek is a clean reputation and an upright name!
Leng Liuxi smiled and said, "I think 'competing with the rich for profit' is more appropriate!"

“Minister Wang has reviewed the account books and should know that this policy does not involve ordinary people. Even merchants should act according to their means, and the court will not force them.”

"The imperial court was in dire financial straits, and wealthy merchants, driven by their patriotism, voluntarily contributed silver to support the court in order to alleviate its difficulties."

Wang Hao fell silent again.

Despite the power struggle between the emperor and his ministers, both sides actually wanted the court to prosper!

After all, power originates from the Great Wu; the two sides are only vying for the initiative.

After pondering for a long time, he finally said, "I believe that implementing this policy in ten counties at the same time is too risky!"

"It should be feasible to implement this in two or three counties simultaneously!"

“However…” Wang Hao looked directly at the Empress, his gaze firm, “The national treasury and the imperial treasury are different after all, and the silver obtained cannot be divided equally!”

"The Ministry of Revenue must have at least 90% of it!"

The Empress frowned, her voice turning cold: "This plan was my idea. Minister Wang's demand for 90% of the profits is a bit excessive, isn't it?"

Wang Hao remained silent.

The sage is treating himself like a fool.

Anyone with a discerning eye can tell that this plan was devised by someone behind the scenes.

However, the court officials were unaware of that person's identity!

He said stiffly, "The Ministry of Revenue and the national treasury are used to pay hundreds of millions of people across the country for disaster relief, military pay for soldiers on the nine borders, and salaries for civil and military officials."

"The Emperor's inner treasury is solely for His Majesty's use; how can it be treated the same as other treasuries!"

Empress: "Sixty percent!"

Wang Hao sighed deeply: "The national treasury is empty, and my abilities are limited. Despite my best efforts to maintain the operation of the court, it is still difficult to continue!"

The Empress's face darkened: "At most 70%!"

Wang Hao's face flushed red, and he stiffened his neck: "At least 80%!"

"Otherwise, if people find out, I will have no face to continue serving as Minister of Revenue. Your Majesty should choose another capable person!"

Seeing Wang Hao's lack of understanding, the Empress was instantly enraged, and her pretty face involuntarily darkened!

I've already made so many concessions, yet Wang Hao still doesn't appreciate it!

Just as I was about to reprimand him, saying, "If you don't want to do it, then don't do it. Do you think I'm afraid of your threats?"

The words were on the tip of her tongue, but somehow Su Mo's face reappeared in her mind's eye.

Su Mo once said, "There are no eternal enemies, only eternal interests!"
He was once just a low-ranking officer in the Embroidered Uniform Guard, yet he managed to win the sincere respect of arrogant nobles like Zhang Xuzu.

Such skillful maneuvering is truly admirable!
Even she, the empress, couldn't control Su Mo; instead, she was controlled by him.

The Empress was truly unconvinced.

If he can't control Su Mo, surely he can control Wang Hao?

From Wang Hao's perspective, he argued his case logically and fought for the Ministry of Revenue to take the initiative in managing finances, and he certainly did nothing wrong.

If it were Su Mo, how would he persuade Wang Hao?

The Empress frowned slightly, deep in thought.

Wang Hao was astonished to see that the Empress did not get angry.

Normally, if he were to contradict her like this, the Empress would be furious and reprimand him.

He then withdrew, refusing to cooperate with the implementation of this method!

Once the Empress realized that without the support of the Cabinet and the Ministry of Revenue, her regulations would not be able to be implemented!

In this way, the Ministry of Revenue naturally gained absolute initiative.

Ultimately, the Ministry of Revenue decided how much of the young empress's funds would be allocated to the imperial treasury.
Leng Liuxi frowned and pondered for a long time before her expression softened.

“What Minister Wang said makes sense.”

"The household registration fee should cover 80%, but..."

Wang Hao was taken aback, but could only ask in a deep voice, "May I ask what Your Majesty's conditions are?"

Leng Liuxi said slowly, "Since the Ministry of Revenue is going to withdraw 80%, Minister Wang must do his best to promote this policy in the future, so as not to disappoint me."

Wang Hao hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded: "Of course."

"However, if this law is to be implemented, it will require changes to the court's laws and regulations, and it will also involve the system of rites. The system of rites is no small matter, and it will require the consent of all the officials in the court."

Leng Liuxi smiled slightly: "With your full support, my dear minister."

"I believe that neither the cabinet ministers nor the civil and military officials should have any objections."

Wang Hao sighed inwardly.

In this way, all the pressure falls on yourself.

If anything goes wrong during the implementation process, he, as the Minister of Revenue, will certainly be the one to take the blame. However, this method can indeed greatly alleviate the predicament of the Ministry of Revenue.

Let's just take it on!
He was the Minister of Revenue and the Second Grand Secretary of the Cabinet. He served as the chief examiner for the provincial examination once and the metropolitan examination twice. He had countless students, and many officials in the court cheered for him and fought for him.

As long as we can win the support of Grand Secretary Xiao Yuan, there will be no obstacles to implementing this policy!
Thinking of this, Wang Hao could only smile wryly and say, "I will go and discuss this matter with Lord Xiao now."

"Your subject requests to take his leave."

Seeing Wang Hao leave the Lizheng Hall in a depressed mood.

The empress suddenly became smug.

Su Mo's methods of managing people are indeed effective.

Simply resorting to force will not work; a combination of kindness and severity is necessary, with the latter being the most important factor!
As long as the interests of the Ministry of Revenue and the Imperial Treasury are aligned, regardless of whether Wang Hao is one of their own, he can only stand on their side!
This way.

Wang Hao's appointment this time was supported by Yang Ji and Wang Hua, who were openly part of the emperor's faction.

Of the six cabinet ministers, half were on my side, at least on the issue of opening up regulations.

Seeing this situation, what would the civil and military officials think? Would they feel that they had completely taken control of the court?

Wasn't her imperial authority gradually established?

Su Mo also said, "Haste makes waste; governing a large country is like cooking a small fish."

You can't be impatient!

Hmm...why don't we go and see how Su Mo cooks the fresh fish?

While I'm at it, I'll also transfer Zhong Dingfang back to the capital, so that Su Mo will know how powerful I, the emperor, am!
Although Leng Liuxi had heard great scholars say similar things before, they were not as insightful as Su Mo's summary, and she had never actually cooked a small fish.

First, let Su Mo be your cooking teacher.

I'll learn how to make a living later.

Finally, there is the true art of managing people, the skill of slaying dragons, and the way to govern a country!

Cook Su Mo, this little delicacy, step by step!
The Empress is absolutely decisive and efficient.

Once the decision is made, there's no reason to delay.

Ok……

I mainly wanted to show off to Su Mo!

He had only learned a little from him, yet he had managed to subdue that old fox Wang Hao completely. How could he not show off to Su Mo?

It will disrupt your spiritual practice!

If one's Dao heart is not clear, how can one advance to the realm of divine travel in the future!
Night had fallen, and the palace was closed, but for a powerful figure like the Empress at the Infant Realm, coming and going was naturally no problem.

……

At the Su residence, Su Mo, attended by Liu Siyun and Jiang Lan, washed himself and put on his robes.

He then dismissed the two women and prepared to go out to find Commander Qianhu.

However, as soon as he stepped out of the room, he saw Lord Qianhu standing outside the door with a dark face, and he was immediately pleasantly surprised.

Before Su Mo took office as the registrar, Lin Moyin had already asked for leave and left the capital.

It's been over a month since I last saw Lord Chihō!
"Mo'er, what brings you here? I've missed you so much!"

As he spoke, Su Mo leaned forward, ready to give Lord Qianhu a warm hug.

Lin Moyin pushed him away, her pretty face turning cold: "Is the Su residence some kind of den of dragons and tigers, where I cannot come?"

Su Mo was completely bewildered, not knowing why Lord Qianhu was angry!
Before he could speak, Lin Moyin snorted again, "You've been back in the capital all day, and you haven't come to see me!"

Su Mo finally understood why Lord Qianhu was angry, and quickly cried out in protest, "Wasn't I just about to go find you?"

"You have to go to the left post for your shift during the day!"

Lin Moyin snorted: "I'd never believe you!"

"I just can't bear to part with Liu Siyun and her beautiful maid!"

Su Mo declared righteously, "The one I miss most is Lin Moyin, the future wife of the Su family!"

"How dare Liu Siyun and the others compete for favor? They've gone too far!"

As he spoke, he pointed to the robes he was wearing: "If I wasn't going out to look for you, why would I be wearing these clothes after taking a bath?"

Su Mo looked at Lin Moyin with a face full of grief and indignation: "Do you know how much pain I endured before!"

Lin Moyin's pretty face immediately turned red.

Su Mo pressed her advantage: "For me and Mo'er, a day apart feels like three autumns!"

"Forty days have passed, but it feels like a hundred and twenty years! Come here, be a good girl and let your husband give you a kiss!"

As he spoke, he leaned in to kiss him.

Lin Moyin was caught off guard and Su Mo launched a sneak attack, causing her body to go limp instantly.

Su Mo instantly became smug.

But then I suddenly remembered that last time I was in the sedan chair, I dreamed of Lin Moyin, and it felt just like it was real.

Is this another dream?

I wasn't dreaming!
Lin Moyin was shocked.

Unexpectedly, due to a moment of carelessness, this bad guy succeeded in attacking me repeatedly in one encounter!
Lin Moyin quickly grabbed Su Mo's wrist tightly: "My lord, don't move!"

Lin Moyin glared at Su Mo with teeth itching with anger!

This infuriates the entire household!
How could I, a dignified commander of the Right Guard, be bullied by a mere squad leader!

She angrily opened her mouth and fiercely bit Su Mo's shoulder!

I can't vent my anger without biting off a piece of his flesh!
Su Mo let out a scream: "My lord!"

……

Outside the window, Empress Leng Liuxi silently flew into the Su residence, along with Nangong Sheyue, whom she had summoned to avoid suspicion.

The two stared in disbelief at the shadows that were faintly visible on the window paper in the candlelight.

The seductive music uncontrollably seeped into their ears!

The empress's originally pale face instantly turned red!

She summoned Nangong Sheyue and went to the Su residence at night to see if Su Mo had hidden the booklet back on the bookshelf. She also wanted to have a candlelit talk with Su Mo and ask him for advice on how to govern a country.

Who knew something like this would happen?

Lin Moyin, who is also a Grand Sorcerer of the Returning Aperture Realm, did something like this without setting up a soundproof array!
How shameless!
The Empress spat out a curse with a slight displeasure on her pretty face, and was about to call Nangong Sheyue to leave.

The sounds of passion in the room suddenly ceased, and Lin Moyin's surprised voice reached the Empress's ears: "My lord, where did you get so many Eastern pearls?"

The Empress immediately stopped in her tracks!

Su Mo said proudly, "It was sent by Zhong Dingfang, a centurion from Tianchang County!"

"He wants to be transferred back to Shenjing. I spoke with that cold-hearted woman, and she agreed to let him go to the Sixth Subordinate Office or the Right Subordinate Office!"

"They must be afraid that I will interfere, so they sent gold and pearls!"

Upon hearing this, Leng Liuxi's face instantly darkened.

He couldn't help but recall Su Mo's evaluation of him back then, and his teeth started to itch involuntarily.

This guy actually claims to be incredibly cunning!

This infuriates me!

He also embezzled! Doesn't he know that I hate embezzlers the most?
Nangong Sheyue's pretty face also became incredibly strange.

I simply didn't know what to say.

It's a miracle that Su Mo, who keeps courting death, hasn't had his head chopped off by the Empress yet!

Lin Moyin was somewhat suspicious: "You were the one who suggested this, so why did he give you gifts?"

Su Mo laughed and said, "You wouldn't understand."

"Saying and doing are two different things!"

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to return to the capital. How can he feel at ease if I don't give him this money? And if I don't accept it, he will feel even more uneasy!"

The empress became even angrier upon hearing this.

It's as if not taking the money is the same thing.

Hmph, if it were anyone else, I would have chopped off your head long ago!
Lin Moyin hesitated for a moment: "I think it's better to return the money."

“Our restaurant makes a lot of money, so there’s no need for us to accept bribes. If His Majesty finds out, he might not let you off the hook.”

The Empress's heart stirred slightly upon hearing this.

Lin Moyin is much better than Su Mo. She is sensible and reasonable, and it is no wonder that she was promoted to the position of Right Commander!

She pricked up her ears, eager to hear how Su Mo would respond.

Su Mo smiled and said, "This little bit of money is nothing to my eyes."

"I've just come up with a plan that will make earning a million taels of silver a piece of cake within three to five years!"

"However, we can't refuse to accept this money!"

Lin Moyin: "Afraid that hundreds of households will feel uneasy?"

Su Mo scoffed, "What does it matter to me whether he's at ease or not!"

"I have no relation to him, so I can't help him for nothing! Refusing would be breaking the rules!"

Lin Moyin was speechless: "Just because someone is related to you doesn't mean you can help them?"

"Isn't this favoritism?"

Su Mo scoffed, "If we don't appoint people based on favoritism, does that mean we should appoint people based on distance?"

"I'm not a saint!"

“When a sage employs people, he must consider their interests and maintain checks and balances.”

"All I need to consider is whether he can bring me benefits... well, maybe one more thing: whether he will bring harm to the people!"

He sighed: "After all, the people of Dawu have already suffered enough, so much so that I can't bear to add insult to injury!"

Su Mo paused, then said, "The Empress seized power through force, without receiving proper imperial education, which is why she doesn't understand the principles behind it!"

"He seems ruthless and decisive, but he's actually just a hothead."

"It's nothing more than a lack of understanding of imperial power tactics, forcing them to use this to intimidate court officials and cover up their shortcomings! This is called being outwardly strong but inwardly weak!"

Leng Liuxi's face darkened further as she looked out the window.

Nangong Sheyue broke out in a cold sweat!

I don't know how Su Mo is in actual combat, but he used to be an invincible keyboard warrior.

I've never been afraid of anyone in online debates!
In fact, the more one learns about the affairs of the court...

With wisdom that is a thousand years ahead of the world, and by referring to various historical examples.

They really did have a pretty good grasp of the situation of the Great Wu Dynasty.

Seeing Lin Moyin's shock, Su Mo became even more smug and couldn't help but show off again, saying, "Judging officials by their corruption is wrong!"

"Judging from Zhong Dingfang, he seems to be a capable man. If he sends money, why not accept it? It will put everyone at ease."

"If he abuses his power and oppresses the people in the future, we'll find a way to have Nangong Sheyue and Leng Xixi take him down!"

Lin Moyin stared in disbelief: "This works?"

Su Mo sneered: "Why not?"

"Taking money is to give him an official position, not to guarantee his lifelong safety!"

Lin Moyin suddenly lowered her voice: "My lord, what exactly is Leng Xixi's identity?"

"She just gave it to the subordinate Six Offices and the Right Office Hundred-Household Commander like that?"

Su Mo hesitated for a moment: "I don't know either, but they are either princesses or the Empress's sisters, and they have a great influence on the Empress!"

"If you see her in the future, you must be careful!"

Lin Moyin nodded, then suddenly said, "I have been transferred to the position of Commander of the Right Guard!"

"Then he coldly said, 'Let Zhong Dingfang go to the Sixth Subordinate Office, or the Right Subordinate Office!'"

"Do you think that I, the Right Commander of the Thousand Household, might also be involved in such cold and ruthless operations?"

Upon hearing this, Su Mo was taken aback: "You went to the Right Detention Center?"

He paused slightly, then couldn't help but show a look of shock on his face: "Even Leng Xixi, the Right Commander of the Thousand Household, can operate like this?"

Lin Moyin shook her head: "The imperial decree says that it is the merit of the divine crossbow and the eight-ox crossbow that I presented."

"But I've just been promoted to commander of the Left Guard, and with just the merit of donating weapons, it might not be easy for me to be transferred to the core Fifth Guard..."

Su Mo shook her head: "Never mind!"

"Anyway, a promotion is a good thing!"

He paused, then chuckled, "Mo'er, I'm already at the peak of the Body Observation Realm, so I really can't cultivate alongside you?"

"How about? Give it a try?"

Outside the window, Leng Liuxi and Nangong Sheyue blushed again, and in unison cursed, "What a shameless scoundrel!"

(End of this chapter)