The most romantic little emperor

Qin Hao heard this and a deep smile appeared on his lips. That smile showed a deep understanding of Zuo Wenxuan, and also revealed an unquestionable confidence and determination. "'No destruction, no construction', this saying is very much in line with my opinion."

"Lord Zuo, since I regard you as my most trusted subordinate, I trust that you have the vision and the ability to shoulder this important responsibility."

He waved his sleeves lightly, his tone full of hope for the future and encouragement to Zuo Wenxuan: "Lord Zuo, just feel free to do it boldly."

"As long as your decrees are beneficial to the country and the people and reasonable, I will be your strongest backer and will go all out to help you implement them."

"Also, since I have decided to reform, you must hurry up and carry it out. I can't wait, and the people can't wait either! Even if the steps are too big and there are some detours in the process, I don't mind."

After that, Qin Hao granted him a special privilege. He looked at Zuo Wenxuan with a sharp gaze and said solemnly, "Lord Zuo, I grant you a special privilege. It is not limited to the reform of the Ministry of Revenue. You must work with the six ministries to start immediately. We must reform the serious problems of taxation, imperial examinations and other people's livelihoods so that the people can have a chance to recuperate and enjoy the prosperity and peace."

Zuo Wenxuan's face was filled with genuine joy, his eyes sparkled with gratitude, his voice was full of high morale, and he bowed to Qin Hao and said, "Your Majesty, I will do it right away, and try to present a preliminary plan before tomorrow's morning court session to relieve your Majesty's worries."

"Okay, I'll wait and see." Qin Hao smiled and nodded encouragingly.

"I'll take my leave!" Zuo Wenxuan bowed and his words showed the humility that a subject should have.

When he left, he had a bright smile on his face, his steps were brisk but hard to conceal, and his steadiness carried a bit of the innocence and passion that a young man should have.

"Your Majesty, these young talents are incredible. With their service, the prosperity of our Great Xia will be just around the corner." Gao Lishi flattered him with a smile.

He deeply admired Qin Hao's series of far-sighted and effective imperial techniques, and placed high hopes on Zuo Wenxuan and other emerging talents, believing that they would be able to inject fresh vitality into this devastated court.

"Haha, Lord Gao is absolutely right. However, governing a country is like cooking a fresh fish. The heat must be just right. The road ahead is long. I must proceed step by step and seek progress in stability!" Qin Hao's hearty and confident laughter echoed in the magnificent imperial study, demonstrating his ambition and calm demeanor as a wise ruler.

After saying that, he changed the subject, with a flash of curiosity and anticipation in his eyes: "By the way, has Xue Ling come? I want to meet him and see what kind of ability he has that Zuo Wenxuan admires him so much."

Gao Lishi bowed and replied, "Your Majesty, the guards have just come to report that Xue Ling is outside the palace, waiting for Your Majesty to summon him."

Qin Hao never tires of recruiting talented people. He waved his hand and said with a faint smile, "Okay, summon him immediately!"

In less than a moment, Luo Yang led a handsome scholar into the imperial study.

Xue Ling was extremely cautious. He kept his head down and remained silent all the way, not daring to look around. As soon as he came in, he knelt on the ground respectfully, with a hint of unconcealable uneasiness flashing in his eyes. His eyelids drooped, as if he had temporarily forgotten the courage to look directly at the person.

He has a slender figure, not as burly as ordinary men, which adds a bit of frail beauty to his figure, just like a handsome young man walking out of an ink painting.

After just a quick glance, Qin Hao couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

How could Xue Ling be so handsome? His face was so handsome that it was almost like a fairy in a painting, making it difficult for people to associate him with a man.

Qin Hao muttered to himself, could this guy be a homosexual?

The capital city is a place where good and bad people mix together. Among the nobles there are indeed some who have interests different from those of the mundane world. Even in previous lives, there were many such people.

Thinking of this, Qin Hao couldn't help but frown slightly, and a barely perceptible chill arose in his heart.

However, this sudden suspicion was quickly brushed off by Qin Hao, as he knew very well that one cannot judge a book by its cover.

"I, Xue Ling, pay my respects to Your Majesty." Xue Ling bowed his head and shouted with a hint of panic in his voice.

Although he tried hard to hide it, his voice had an indescribable tenderness, like that of a daughter.

Qin Hao frowned slightly, his eyes were as sharp as torches, as if he could see into the deepest secrets of people's hearts.

He has always hated those hypocrites who are men but behave like women. At this moment, his heart was filled with ripples and he began to have some doubts about Xue Ling's identity and motives.

"You, raise your head." He said coldly, with unquestionable majesty in his words.

Upon hearing this, Xue Ling lightly brushed her hair on her forehead with her fingertips. This unintentional subtle movement actually revealed some of the delicacy and flavor unique to a woman, as if inadvertently lifting the hazy veil that marked her gender boundaries.

When she slowly raised her head, a plain face came into view. It was unpolished, yet had a natural beauty.

There is both masculine heroism and feminine grace in her brows, her lips are naturally colored and her teeth are like pearls. She reminds people of the elegant gentlemen in ancient books, yet she seems to have more indescribable agility and purity than them.

Qin Hao secretly marveled in his heart, even the so-called idol and pretty boy in his previous life would be eclipsed in front of Xue Ling.

Xue Ling's eyes suddenly lit up, like the brightest stars in the night sky, and were instantly filled with astonishment. She couldn't help but exclaimed softly: "Qin... Zitian?"

The name spilled from his lips, carrying with it a hint of disbelief and deep shock.

Qin Hao raised his lips to a gentle smile, which was filled with amusement and relief. "It is me. Qin Zitian is just my pseudonym. It seems that you were also at the poetry gathering at Pingxi Lake last night?"

It was as if a huge rock was thrown into Xue Ling's heart, causing ripples and a complex interweaving of emotions, which was far more shocking than when Zuo Wenxuan and others first saw the emperor.

She never expected that the person she could not forget last night and who she wanted to get to know so much was the current emperor. What should she do?

After thinking it over again and again, Xue Ling bowed slightly, with an imperceptible tremor in his voice: "Reporting to Your Majesty, I had the honor of seeing Your Majesty drinking and writing poems by the Pingxi Lake last night. It was such a beautiful sight that is rare to see in this world."

After saying that, she lowered her eyes again, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, hiding the myriad thoughts in her eyes, as if they were somewhat shameful.

Qin Hao did not see Xue Ling's subtle movements. His voice was gentle and deep, and he said lightly: "I summoned you here this time because Zuo Wenxuan tried his best to protect you in front of me. He spoke sincerely and even guaranteed you with his own life. He vowed to protect you."

"I am asking you now, are you willing to serve as an official in the imperial court, to serve the imperial court with all your passion, and to make meritorious contributions while serving your sentence?"