I am a living immortal.

Chen Dong's arrival sparked a flurry of discussion in the capital, with people openly and covertly scrutinizing this young man, who was only fourteen or fifteen years old. Chen Dong remained unfazed by these scrutiny, even occasionally exchanging glances or exchanging insults.

Chen Dong was able to appear fearless and even showed a certain amount of prickliness, but the Tianshi who followed him was already sweating profusely, as if he had just been pulled out of the water, and was not as natural as those cavalrymen.

This was indeed the case. Among the people in the Tianshi Division, the special one was the Supervisor, not them. Being watched by these civil servants would definitely not be a pleasant feeling, after all, they also belonged to the civil service system.

It’s not right to help now, and it’s not right not to help either.

dilemma.

Chen Dong glanced at them and thought that these people were really useless. He still had to rely on himself for everything.

Then a group of people gathered around to watch. Chen Dong and a group of civil servants exchanged glances, and the atmosphere was chaotic. Chen Dong felt that these old men were xenophobic, pedantic, and condescending, while these civil servants thought Chen Dong was just an ignorant child.

Both sides have their own goals.

Most of these civil servants were neither high nor low, their bosses long gone, while these guys were just using the big guns to make their presence felt. They didn't necessarily have any opinions about Chen Dong, but if their boss didn't like him, then they didn't like him either. It was a matter of faction.

Chen Dongmo's counterattack was completely passive.

No matter who comes, whoever criticizes me, I will criticize him back, which perfectly demonstrates the arrogance of young people who look down on others.

Its purpose is to prepare for what comes next.

Just looking at the three dukes and nine ministers at the beginning, you can tell that the official position given by the emperor this time must be very high, otherwise he would not have looked at them with such a scrutinizing look.

Anyway, this farce happened as soon as we arrived at the city gate.

The emperor, sitting in the hall at the moment, laughed twice. It was interesting, really interesting. Beneath him, two people stood bowing, one with a look of helplessness on his face, the other with indignation. One was the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty, the other the Imperial Censor, both of whom were among the Three Dukes.

But they could only stand with their heads bowed in front of the emperor.

It was completely different from when he met Su Can. The emperor's smile quickly faded, and he looked at the two of them: "If you have any opinions on my decision, please tell me so that I can hear them."

Despite the immense pressure, he still had to say, "Your Majesty, please reconsider. This decision is unprecedented and requires careful consideration. That stranger has no achievements, no foundation, and no experience, yet he has taken on such a huge responsibility. Regardless of whether he is willing or not, this is tantamount to nonsense!"

The Prime Minister spoke from the heart, and despite the mounting pressure, a drop of sweat trickled down his forehead, yet he managed to finish his words. The emperor's heart was unpredictable, but he had to be responsible to the Han.

However, after all this talk, the emperor didn't seem to listen. Instead, he asked calmly, "Do you also think this is unprecedented?"

"What?" The prime minister looked up.

However, the emperor had already shifted his gaze to the person beside him: "You, mean the same thing."

The Imperial Censor raised his head and said, "Yes, the Prime Minister and I agree. Furthermore, the Prime Minister's words are too euphemistic, and he is unworthy of them. If Your Majesty insists on having his own way..."

"What will you do if I insist on having my own way? Will you risk your life to advise me?" The emperor looked at Youyou with great interest. Although there was a hint of sarcasm in his words, there was also some seriousness in them.

"Perhaps not." The Imperial Censor, a young man with a naive mind, said it bluntly. Although he did not raise his head, the slight straightening of his back indicated that if the emperor really wanted to do so, then he would do as the emperor said.

The atmosphere on the scene froze for a moment.

The Prime Minister sighed. This guy doesn't know how to be tactful. You know, when His Majesty was fighting wars, you didn't even know where to pee. If it was truly the Emperor's decision, even if a hundred ministers died in front of him, it would be useless.

When the prime minister was about to smooth things over.

The emperor wasn't truly angry. After all, he'd chosen the Imperial Censor, and he knew his temper. If he was someone who easily compromised, how could he possibly inspect and supervise all officials? To say he was incorrigible would be an exaggeration, but he certainly had a hard temper. It would be strange if he wasn't.

"Okay, okay, I'm here to discuss with you, not to quarrel with you. It's useless for you to be stubborn. The Supervisor also agrees with this decision. Why don't you go and talk to him." The emperor was ready to find a teammate for himself, so he said this and deliberately waved his hand to signal the other party to go and talk.

But the Imperial Censor wasn't stupid; he was just stubborn, not foolish. Going to the Heavenly Supervisor was simply out of the question. Su Can was a man who dreaded trouble. He wasn't afraid of not being able to convince the other party, but the prerequisite for persuading the other party was to be able to see him.

As soon as you had this thought, he probably noticed it. From now on, you won't see him again. Besides, Su Can's agreement is probably not a delaying tactic used by the emperor.

On the other hand, even His Majesty, who is so decisive, has to resort to delaying tactics, which is enough to show how outrageous this decision is.

The Chief Censor just stood there stubbornly, not saying anything. The Prime Minister kept sighing beside him, and the Emperor sat there indifferent.

Then he slammed the table and said, "Okay, let's take a look at that person first and then discuss it."

The emperor took a half step back, and the two men were not foolish enough to press the issue any further. If they didn't understand the situation, they would be truly foolish. So, the two men once again nodded their heads in agreement with the proposal, looking like they were sitting in the court, asking questions, and making decisions. They didn't even look like they were being forced to make a fatal remonstration.

Chen Dong hadn't expected that after just scolding everyone at the city gate, he would soon face them face to face. He was still a little nervous and excited. To be honest, the change brought about by strength is really huge. Before, let alone meeting the civil and military officials of the court, even meeting the local officials might not be so calm.

Following the eunuchs who were guiding him through the deep palace, the red walls, yellow tiles, and dragon carvings evoked a sense of nobility and grandeur. Yet, it was still somewhat different from what Chen Dong had imagined. After all, his appetite had been whetted along the way. He had thought he would see something similar, if not heavenly, but the truth was, this palace was rather mediocre.

It’s not that it’s bad, but it’s not as good as I imagined.

But Chen Dong quickly dismissed this idea. The deeper he delved, the more he felt an inexplicable charm hidden within, a flavor that could not be compared or described by any amount of jewels or gems.

This was actually the emperor's preference. A minister had once suggested rebuilding it, which would have been a very easy feat for the Han Dynasty at the time. However, this decision was rejected by the emperor.

Compared with newly built palaces, he appreciates the sense of historical sedimentation more.

Therefore, this palace has continued to this day. When you step inside, you can feel the rise and fall of the thousand-year-old royal city.