A dream ends life

"The water level of Xunjiang River is unstable. It is the rainy season now. Your Majesty and the Queen Mother are concerned about the people of Xunjiang River. They cannot eat or sleep at night. Today, I want to discuss countermeasures with all officials. As officials of Dongyong, please express your opinions, share your worries, and solve the problems for the people!"

Yu Luohan stated the purpose of the palace banquet in a calm and intimidating voice.

There was silence for a while. Yu Luohan and the Wu family's faction naturally knew the inside story and they all supported Yu Luohan.

Those silent officials felt that they were being played around like fools and were thinking about what to do next.

The wife of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery said, "Although these are the official affairs of the previous dynasty, the Empress Dowager has lost her appetite since she found out, and her heart is on Xunjiang River. The expenses of the harem have been reduced by half, and she only hopes to do her best for the people. This is really a blessing for Dongyong and the people!"

With the wife of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery taking the lead, more and more people echoed her, and all the ladies in the court supported her.

The wife of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery even criticized them: "Although we are women, we also have a strong patriotic ambition. As the children of Dongyong, we should fulfill our duties. Those ignorant people cannot understand the righteousness of this. They are ashamed of the people and shame us!"

Everyone looked at Su Ci again, and the criticism turned around. Some felt that those words made sense, and Su Ci was too ignorant! How could the wife of the prince be loyal to the emperor and patriotic!

Su Ci listened and nodded, agreeing with what the Crown Prince's Consort said. At the same time, she looked at the ladies who had just spoken.

"The wife of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery and the Crown Prince's Consort are worthy of being members of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's Mansion. Their loyalty, bravery and righteousness are the role models of our generation. They are truly the pillars of the Dongyong State!"

"The flooding of Xunjiang River has been a problem that Dongyong has not been able to solve for a hundred years. It must not be a difficult task for the two female heroes. Why not let the Duke of Zhongyong's Mansion take care of the flood control of Xunjiang River? This will not only relieve your majesty's worries, but also promote the reputation of the Duke of Zhongyong and benefit the people. Isn't it wonderful to kill several birds with one stone?"

"Madam Taifu's words make sense. I agree!" Dali Temple Minister Gu Qi said loudly.

Gu Qi is in his thirties, with a fair complexion, regular features and no beard.

There was a smile on his face as he spoke. He had always disliked the family of Marquis Zhongyong. Now that he had the opportunity today, how could he let them go? He would not feel relieved unless he stepped on them a few times!

The enemy of my enemy is my friend, and Su Ci never refuses an olive branch from the enemy of her enemy. She nodded slightly to Gu Qi, and the two of them greeted each other.

Yu Luohan's face was extremely dark. Looking at Gu Qi and Su Ci flirting with each other, he almost wanted to chop Gu Qi with a knife.

The wife of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery and the Crown Prince's Consort were dumbfounded. How did this suddenly become their family's matter? The key was that they could do it by paying money!

Marquis Zhongyong rolled his eyes and said, "I am willing to do something for the people of Xunjiang, but I can't do anything without rice. Why don't we all brainstorm and overcome this difficulty? It will also show that the king and his subjects of Dongyong are of one mind and are in the same boat."

After all the talk, he just didn't want to pay the money and wanted to take power. Su Ci felt that the three words "Loyal and Brave Marquis" were blasphemed by Wu Wenhua, and the Wu family's shamelessness was refreshed.

None of the court officials spoke. Finally, Yu Luohan looked at Su Ci and motioned for her to speak.

Su Ci lowered her eyes, pretending not to see anything. Even though they spoke better than they sang, it would not be such a good idea if she really asked them to pay the money.

She wanted to see who else, apart from Yu Luohan, the bootlicker, was willing to let the Wu family scheme against them.

An honest official could not come up with much money even if he emptied his family's coffers, and it was even more difficult for corrupt officials to come up with money. How could the money they had extorted at the risk of being beheaded be taken out by the Wu family with just one word?

You have to think carefully about whether to take it, how to take it, and how much to take! The corrupt officials' money is not blown away by the wind!

Seeing the situation becoming increasingly quiet, the eldest princess chuckled.

"I haven't been back to the capital for a long time, but I don't know when the Dongyong royal family fell to the point of asking officials for money. Emperor, is this the way to govern a country that you have learned?"

After saying that, he glanced at Yu Luohan inconspicuously.

Xiao Jinchen pursed his lips tightly, with unclear emotions in his eyes. Yu Luohan and Wu Peiyi's faces both turned gloomy.

The Grand Princess wasn't talking to Xiao Jinchen at all; she was clearly slapping her and Yu Luohan in the face.

She thought she was treating this sister-in-law who was married to a foreign clan with respect and courtesy, but this person was too ungrateful. She didn't even see him at her birthday party. Not only did he enter the palace today, but he also blatantly slapped her in the face.

This is Dongyong. She is the most noble woman in Dongyong. As a married woman, the eldest princess should look at her face! She is really giving her face!

"My sister has been in Northern Yan for many years, so she doesn't know much about the political situation in Dongyong. I invite you to the banquet today just to chat about family matters. I hope you will try a few more glasses of Dongyong's fine wine."

The eldest princess laughed. This sister-in-law didn't do well. How did she get to such a high position? Such a fool would not have a high chance of surviving in the harem!

As a person in a higher position, she can't even hide her emotions, but she can still become the Queen Mother of Dongyong. It seems that Yu Luohan has made an indelible contribution!

He gave Su Ci a sympathetic look. With such a treacherous man who was a traitor, Su Ci was just taking revenge on them, and they deserved it!

Since a mutually beneficial relationship has been achieved, she doesn't mind showing more goodwill to Su Ci.

Thinking of this, the eldest princess suddenly changed her expression, "It seems that I, a married woman from outside, don't know how to read people's faces and have displeased the Queen Mother. Although Dongyong's wine is delicious, we in Beiyan can still drink it. I, an outsider, will not annoy others here. Please forgive me, Queen Mother!"

The eldest princess stood up and made a gesture to go out, which made the court officials present have their own thoughts.

Gu Qi, the Minister of the Dali Temple, stood up and clasped his fists towards the Grand Princess: "Grand Princess, you helped Dong Yong and Bei Yan to make peace with each other and protect our two countries from the suffering of war. You are a meritorious official of Dong Yong. The late emperor personally issued an imperial decree to make you the Grand Princess. If anyone dares to say that you are an outsider, the people of Dong Yong will not agree."

As soon as Gu Qi finished speaking, some ministers echoed him and persuaded the Grand Princess to come down, and also gave her some flattery!

Even the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery came forward with a smug look on his face and spoke humbly to the Grand Princess.

Wu Peiyi clenched her fists tightly as if she was so angry. It was really aggrieved for her to be the queen mother!

Su Ci wanted to laugh as she watched from the side. Wu Peiyi was indeed very stupid. Although the eldest princess was a daughter who married out and had been away from the court of Dongyong for almost twenty years, she was not someone she could afford to offend.

Not to mention the Grand Princess's identity and her good reputation among the people, just the cavalry in her command gave her the confidence to say what she just said.

There may not be any benefit in winning over the Grand Princess, but the consequences of offending her are immeasurable.

All the forces were hiding in the dark, eyeing the throne of the young emperor. Wu Peiyi had offended the eldest princess, so wasn't she afraid of being lured away by others? How foolish!

Set your eyes on Yu Luohan.

A god-like opponent in front and a pig-like teammate behind! Yu Luohan, how are you going to turn the tide?