The tyrant is changing the plot madly because of the fake princess's voice

The tea is fragrant and the snacks are sweet.

Jiang Yingcheng sat on the couch with two extremely thick cushions stuffed behind his back.

She swung her little feet leisurely, ate and drank, and listened to her handsome father discussing state affairs with several uncles.

Because 007 kept telling her stories about these uncles, she didn't find the scene boring.

On the contrary it's quite interesting.

[Wow, this uncle doesn’t accept bribes or form cliques for personal gain, what a good official! ]

Jiang Yanchuan looked calmly at the person the little guy was staring at, and memorized his name on the white list in his mind.

Lu Yao had gone to the palace to report early this morning, proving that the soil used by the Ministry of Works to repair the river embankment was indeed cultivated soil. The credibility of the little guy's words was raised to a higher level in his mind.

If he could prove that Liu Zhengqing had indeed sold official positions and titles, then his next plan could be carried out smoothly.

【Well? 】

Just as I was thinking about it, I suddenly heard the little guy laughing as if he heard something funny.

【Hahahahahahahahaha, really? Really? Is this uncle really so miserable? 】

The familiar tone slightly piqued Jiang Yanchuan's interest.

It must be that "Brother Tong" who has discovered some secrets of the officials and is telling them to the little one for fun.

[Is it true that this uncle was sent to sleep in the study because he had no money to buy a nice bracelet for his wife? ]

[Hmm... Father doesn't pay Uncle a salary? ]

Jiang Yanchuan: "..."

Although I don't know what the salary she means, it's probably something like salary.

This man's official position is not high, but his salary is not too low either. He should not be unable to afford even a bracelet.

The little guy's inner voice soon answered his doubts.

[Oh? Uncle's salary is all used to pay for his youngest son's tuition? Hey, Uncle's child has to go to school so early, so pitiful...]

Hu Hongyuan, Acting Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, was still talking. Jiang Yanchuan slowly turned the teacup in his hand and finally realized that something was wrong.

The little fellow seemed to feel from the bottom of his heart that going to school was a very pitiful thing.

Although the princess's talent is not as important as that of the prince's, he still wants this little girl to grow up to be the well-educated and well-mannered person he envisions.

"Your Majesty?" Hu Hongyuan spoke eloquently, but when he looked up, he found that Emperor Mingze's attention did not seem to be on him.

Jiang Yanchuan lowered his eyes slightly, and the emerald green tea surface reflected the depth in his eyes: "Continue."

Hu Hongyuan paused. He had already finished reporting everything he needed to report, and he didn't know what to say next.

Fortunately, Pu Yuanzhou, the Minister of Rites, calmly took over the conversation: "Your Majesty, on New Year's Day..."

Hu Hongyuan cast a secret glance of gratitude.

New Year's Day is the most festive day of the year, when envoys from various countries will come to the court to celebrate. It is indeed an extremely important day, but such celebrations are held every year, and the Ministry of Rites has long been familiar with all the procedures. In previous years, they would not be summoned to the imperial court for Emperor Mingze to personally inquire about it.

There would not be a princess staying around to eat and drink when summoned.

Hu Hongyuan couldn't help but complain in his heart.

Although the princess is still young, she can't...

When Hu Hongyuan was looking at it absentmindedly, he happened to meet the eyes of the little princess. The little princess smiled generously, but she could hardly hold the dessert in her mouth, so she quickly covered it with her hands.

Well, the little princess is so cute that he can't help but think of his own daughter when she was little.

The little princess is still so young, how can she decide where she should appear?

Even if the little princess's appearance today is against etiquette, it is definitely not her fault!

Hu Hongyuan thought so in his heart.

next moment--

[Hehehe, this uncle also thinks that what the uncle next to him says is boring, just like Chengcheng. Chengcheng is not the only one who thinks so.]

Hu Hongyuan: ????

If I remember correctly, the eleventh princess of Emperor Mingze had the character "Cheng" in her name.

But the little princess clearly didn’t say a word?

Could it be that I didn’t sleep well last night and I’m having auditory hallucinations today?

Not sure, he'd have to wait and see.

He lowered his head, seemingly listening carefully to the report of Minister Quan of the Ministry of Rites, but in fact he was always glancing at the little princess's face out of the corner of his eye.

To be precise, he was aiming at the little princess' mouth.

The gurgling sound continued.

[Brother Tong, your melon is too boring. ]

[Oh? You have something even better? I want to hear it! ]

Hu Hongyuan was shocked.

As expected, the little princess' mouth did not open, but her voice continued to come out one after another.

what is this?

Before he could fully digest the shock in his heart, the little princess's voice dealt him another heavy blow.

[Oh, this uncle Pu Yuanzhou secretly bought clothes and toys for his concubine's son under the pretext of shopping? ]

[He also contacted the Minister of Personnel, hoping to buy an official position for his eldest son born to a concubine? ]

Hu Hongyuan's pupils suddenly shrank and he took a deep breath.

“Cough, cough, cough, cough…”

He didn't breathe in properly and started choking and coughing instantly.

After finally stopping, the voice of Emperor Mingze came from above his head, which seemed to be a smile: "Are you okay, my dear?"

"Ahem...I am fine now. Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty."

Hu Hongyuan silently glanced at Pu Yuanzhou, who was looking worried, and thought to himself that one can never judge a person by his appearance.

Although this man was a bit older, he had always been a famous loyal man in the court. He and his wife Zhang lived in harmony with each other. Moreover, he only married one wife in his life and never took a concubine. Because of this, he also gained a lot of good reputation.

However, the little princess's voice was a little too terrible.

No matter what she just said, if it is confirmed to be true, she will lose her head!

It's really terrible.

【Ouch! 】

Hu Hongyuan quickly put away his other thoughts.

So shocked?

Is there any more shocking news?

Jiang Yingcheng swallowed the snack in his mouth with difficulty, fearing that the scene of almost falling out would happen again.

[He, he was so bold that he kept his mistress in Chunyin Lane, which was only two alleys away from his mansion! ]

Jiang Yingcheng's round little face was full of anger.

Jiang Yanchuan's knuckles tapped on the table again and again, and the small muffled sound was particularly clear in the silent environment.

Hu Hongyuan's eyes were firm and he had made up his mind. He would go to Chunyin Lane in person in the next few days to find out the situation and confirm whether what the little princess said in her heart was true.

The other officials felt a little confused as they looked at the sudden strange atmosphere.

Pu Yuanzhou, who had just finished reporting on the celebration process, was even more surprised and confused.

Could it be that there was something wrong with the content of his report?

Jiang Yingcheng suddenly stood up from the couch.

[You are a bad man. You are so kind to your concubine's child, but you go home and abuse the child born to your wife. You are a bad man! ]

Jiang Yingcheng picked up the snacks at hand and was about to throw them towards Pu Yuanzhou, but he stopped himself just before the snacks slipped out of his hand.

She glanced hesitantly at the plate on the table, which she had eaten till only one piece was left. Her expression was conflicted for a long time, and finally she stuffed the snack into her mouth viciously.

[Hmm... I'll use something else to hit you later! ]

Jiang Yanchuan: "..."

Hu Hongyuan: “…”

Pu Yuanzhou: ???