Before the house is confiscated, the enemy's warehouse is emptied and exiled

After leaving the front hall, the officials did not forget to gather together.

One of them couldn't help but sighed:

"Oh, today is really tough! To be honest, it's no wonder that the king is angry.

Everyone was originally worried about the shortage of silver, but unexpectedly, General Shen would add fuel to the fire at this critical juncture.

Anyone who encountered this situation would probably be furious, right? "

Another official quickly echoed:

“Who says it’s not!

However, General Shen is a noble lady from the capital after all, so she naturally does not understand money as thoroughly as we do.

So we can't blame her entirely; she actually had good intentions and wanted to make our fortifications stronger and more complete."

At this time, Prime Minister Zhang interrupted:

"Oh... forget it, everyone, please stop discussing this.

After all, whether it is General Shen or the King, everything they do is for the prosperity and long-term stability of Lingnan.

There is no right or wrong in this matter!"

After hearing this, everyone nodded and responded in unison:

"Yes, yes, the Prime Minister is right, let's not meddle in other people's business.

We still have a lot of things to deal with in our department, so we'll leave first!"

In this way, the officials who had gathered outside the front hall gradually dispersed, and the front hall became empty.

At the same time, the atmosphere in the front hall was suffocatingly depressing. There were only two people left in the huge hall.

Xiao Heng still sat on his throne, his face gloomy and silent.

Shen Qingge stood quietly in the center of the hall, his heart full of doubts and confusion.

She really couldn't understand why Xiao Heng showed such a strange attitude, as there was clearly more than enough silver to build the city wall.

Finally, unable to suppress the doubts in his heart, Shen Qingge took the lead in breaking the awkward silence and asked softly:

"Your Majesty, I really don't understand why you would do this.

The most urgent task now is to build the city wall vigorously. Every day of delay will increase the danger.

Moreover, why do you prefer a construction method that combines brick, stone and rammed earth?

We don't lack this money at all, so there is no need to save on this expense!

Those ministers may not know the inside story, but Your Majesty should know it well!"

After hearing this, Xiao Heng blurted out almost subconsciously:

"It's you, Shen Qingge, who doesn't lack money, but it's not me, the King of Nanyue, who doesn't lack money!"

These words shocked Shen Qingge.

She widened her eyes and looked at Xiao Heng in disbelief. It took her a long time to squeeze out a sentence:

"Your Majesty, why do you have such thoughts?"

Facing Shen Qingge's questioning, Xiao Heng's expression grew increasingly gloomy. He gritted his teeth and continued:

"Is not it?

Along the way, you risked your life to cure the poison I was poisoned with; even when the guards around me were in danger, it was all thanks to you to rescue them.

Even the huge amount of treasure needed to build the palace and the wages of the workers were generously donated by you.

Tell me, how can I, the dignified King of Nanyue, still rely on you?

When Xiao Heng said this, he became obviously very excited.

His hands were shaking slightly uncontrollably, and a look of shame that was difficult to conceal flashed across his eyes.

After hearing this, Shen Qingge was completely confused, and his already restless mood became even more intense.

She really couldn't understand why she risked her life to save the person in front of her, but in the end it became a mistake?

Also, she has always regarded Yun Yi and other guards as brothers, so could this also become a problem that needs to be blamed?

Furthermore, as the king of a country, doesn’t he hope to see the simple and kind people in Lingnan live a happy and healthy life?

As for the money taken out from King Shang’s underground palace, it was originally the people’s hard-earned money. Why can’t it be used?

What kind of provocation did this high and mighty Majesty receive today to make him behave like a willful and mischievous child?

However, she strictly observed the etiquette between the monarch and her subjects, and finally she was patient and tried to keep her tone calm.

She slowly said:

"Your Majesty, you are being too harsh. Where does the idea of ​​dependence come from?

Whether it is for you or the guards around you, we have experienced countless life-and-death battles together, and it can be said that we have a deep friendship of "comrades-in-arms".

When comrades are in trouble, it is our duty to help them. This is human nature!

Besides, don’t you want the people of Lingnan to live and work in peace and contentment, and have enough food and clothing?

As long as I can do something within my ability to bring them some help, I will feel sincerely relieved and satisfied in my heart!"

However, she was completely unaware of the huge waves her righteous words had stirred up in Xiao Heng's heart.

The more righteous she acted, the more ashamed and guilty Xiao Heng felt deep down in his heart.

As the king of a country, facing the "accusation" of the woman in front of him, he was unable to refute it and felt that he was so incompetent.

Finally, this emotion accumulated in Xiao Heng's heart to the extreme, and he could no longer bear it.

He suddenly raised his hand and slammed it hard on the table in front of him:

"Stop talking!"

This sudden roar plunged the entire hall into silence again.

Immediately afterwards, Xiao Heng suddenly stood up and strode out of the hall without looking back. His resolute figure instantly disappeared from Shen Qingge's sight, leaving her standing alone in the front hall, her face full of disbelief.

Shen Qingge stared blankly at the direction where Xiao Heng left, and it took her a while to come back to her senses.

The more she thought about it, the more ridiculous she found it all, and the rage she felt grew.

She threw her sleeves indignantly and walked out of the hall in the same angry manner.

On the way out of the palace and heading towards the street, Shen Qingge, who was in a terrible mood, even ignored Yun Yi who was coming towards him with a slightly flustered look, and passed by other guards without even turning his head.

Just like that, she stepped onto the street with a heart full of anger and confusion, and her figure gradually blended into the bustling crowd.