The beautiful and powerful minister hooked up with the crazy emperor and couldn't escape

"Oh!"

Mo Ling threw the memorial down, and the noisy ministers suddenly became as quiet as chickens. The next moment, they all knelt on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, calm down."

"How long do you plan to stop arguing? Why don't you go to the Imperial Prison and argue enough before coming back to tell me?"

For a moment, the Xuanshi Hall fell into silence and the ministers dared not breathe. At this moment, a young eunuch opened the door and dispersed the depressing atmosphere.

"Your Majesty, the Lord said it was already noon and he was worried about your health, so he prepared some food and sent it to you."

Mo Ling's expression eased a little, and he nodded and said, "Xuan."

While these ministers could finally breathe a sigh of relief, they couldn't help but feel a little curious. Although they had heard that this noble king was favored, they didn't expect him to be so favored that even the furious Majesty could calm down because of him.

When Feng Jiuqing entered with the food box, her eyes fell on Mo Ling. She glanced at the ministers kneeling on the ground and smiled, "It's hot today, so I made a cold drink for your majesty to cool down. Would you like to try it?"

The voice was clear and pleasant. Many ministers could not help but look up at Feng Jiuqing. They were all stunned for a moment. She was indeed a stunning beauty with delicate features, like a banished immortal who had fallen into the human world. It seemed like a blasphemy to look at her any longer.

Prime Minister Lu is an exception. After all, his relationship with Feng Jiuqing is not as hostile as fire and water, but they are definitely disgusted with each other.

There was another person who was different from everyone else. He was so shocked that his eyes almost popped out, and he only calmed down after Feng Jiuqing gave him a look.

Right Prime Minister Jian Han lowered his eyes. He had never thought that the favorite concubine of His Majesty, who was rumored to be so popular, would actually be the Grand Tutor! Could it be that this master and disciple were playing some fun game that he didn't know about?

But just now the Grand Tutor seemed to signal him not to reveal his identity, so Jian Han had to swallow this shocking news alone.

Mo Ling was indeed a little thirsty, so he took it and drank it, which was surprisingly refreshing. However, before he had time to talk to Feng Jiuqing, he saw the Right Prime Minister Jian Han suddenly cup his hands.

"Your Majesty, the Changning earthquake caused countless casualties among the people. Some sorcerers among the people said that it was a punishment from heaven because the evil concubine seduced the emperor." Jian Han knelt upright, neither humble nor arrogant.

“How insolent!” Mo Ling’s expression, which had relaxed due to Feng Jiuqing’s arrival, darkened again.

Many court officials gave Jian Han a thumbs up in their hearts. They knew that His Majesty doted on you, but he still said these things in front of you. He was worthy of being the right prime minister and was dedicated to the country and the people.

Feng Jiuqing was speechless. There was actually such an outrageous rumor. The earthquake was just caused by normal crustal movement. What did it have to do with him? Could it be that he had to take the blame because the earthquake happened just after he was canonized?

They really try to put all the blame on him, because he is the only person with a formal status around Mo Ling, so he deserves to take the blame?

Feng Jiuqing narrowed his eyes, raised his eyebrows and looked at Jian Han. The meaning he conveyed was simple: The evil concubine is ruining the country. Are you sure you are talking about me?

Jian Han pretended not to see it, and bowed to Mo Ling, saying, "Your Majesty, calm down. This rumor must have been instigated by someone. I see that your Majesty is extremely beautiful and has an extraordinary demeanor. She is definitely not some demon concubine."

Your Majesty, Feng Jiuqing's lips twitched. What a crappy name. But after hearing the rest of the words, he gave Jian Han a look that said, "You're a sensible boy."

But Jian Han quickly changed the subject: "I heard that your Majesty is very talented. I wonder if you have any ideas on how to provide disaster relief after the earthquake in Changning?"

Feng Jiuqing gave Jian Han a death stare where no one else could see, and then he said, "Why don't you try saying 'your Majesty' again?"

Then he looked at Mo Ling innocently and whispered, "Sir, the harem cannot interfere in government affairs."

Jian Han's mouth twitched. He didn't expect that the Grand Master would adapt well to the harem. He originally wanted Feng Jiuqing to give him some ideas for disaster relief. After all, this matter was urgent and the people of Changning couldn't wait.

"In an emergency, we have to take the necessary measures. Why don't you tell me what we can do?" Jian Han continued.

"This..." Feng Jiuqing looked at Mo Ling hesitantly. Millions of people were waiting, and Feng Jiuqing would not really not care, but his current identity did limit his ability to act.

Mo Ling's eyes darkened a little. Normally, the Right Prime Minister did not stand on anyone's side, so why did he keep holding on to Qing Qing today? Did he also have a problem with Qing Qing?

But Qingqing could indeed surprise him sometimes. Mo Ling glanced at the ministers on the ground who dared not speak, and said slowly: "If Qingqing has any opinion, you can speak up."

"Isn't this not good?"

Feng Jiuqing's eyes were full of innocence, as if he really didn't understand anything, and his voice was soft and weak: "Changning needs money and grain for disaster relief, and the officials from the Ministry of Revenue said that the national treasury is empty. Qingqing thinks that the most urgent task is to raise a batch of grain for disaster relief."

Many ministers flashed a trace of contempt in their eyes. Who wouldn't say this? Who doesn't know that they are short of money and silver now? It's true that listening to your words is like listening to your words. Yes, he is just a person who serves people with his beauty. The only thing that can be seen on his body is his good looks. I don't know why the right prime minister wants to hear his opinion.

However, they didn't expect that Feng Jiuqing's next words would give them a loud slap in the face.

"Although the treasury is empty, do you remember that when I first passed by the residence of the governor Wang in Suizhou, it was really magnificent. Your Majesty, do you think that if there were more Lord Wangs, would there be money for disaster relief? I heard that Lord Wang was sentenced to death by slicing. If Lord Wang had voluntarily handed over the debt before the crime, would your Majesty have given him a lighter sentence?"

After Feng Jiuqing finished speaking, he smiled weakly, as if he was really weak and unable to take care of himself.

Jian Han secretly gave Feng Jiuqing a thumbs up. He was worthy of being the Grand Master. He killed all the corrupt officials right away. His hatred was high. Although this method might be able to solve the current crisis, those people would probably hate Feng Jiuqing with a vengeance. If they had the chance, they would definitely seek revenge.

Mo Ling pondered for a while. Qingqing was asking him to investigate corruption and use the money of corrupt officials to provide disaster relief. This was indeed feasible, but it would be very bad for Qingqing. If he really did it according to Qingqing's method, he would probably offend most of the court.

As for those court officials, some kept silent and felt timid, while others showed no fear and looked calm. Only Prime Minister Lu felt complicated. Lu Qi dared to say such words, which was equivalent to cutting off all his escape routes. If one day the emperor's favor was no longer there, his end would be more than miserable.

But this idea is a good thing for the people of Changning, and it is indeed considering the people, just not himself.

Prime Minister Lu did not expect Lu Qi to have such a broad mind, but it was a pity that he was too young and too impatient. Although this move could solve the immediate problem, it would cause endless troubles. Prime Minister Lu felt a little regretful. If he was not Lu Qi, Prime Minister Lu would have admired him very much.