We have fought to the Arctic Circle, and you want me to inherit the throne?

"You..." Qin Huizhi's face changed drastically and he was speechless for a while.

"What?" Li Che said aggrievedly, "I'm already about to apologize, what else does Minister Qin want me to do?"

Qin Huizhi's face darkened. "Is that an apology, Your Highness? Bringing the Imperial Guards with you is clearly a threat!"

Li Che sneered and retorted, "It's the same here. You officials from the Ministry of Rites are not showing the etiquette of a great country to the envoys. You are clearly kneeling and licking them!"

Qin Huizhi's face turned red and white, and his chest heaved violently.

The other officials from the Ministry of Rites also looked unhappy when they heard this.

They finally understood why Liu Tongxun was so angry that he fell on the bed after being told so many words by Li Che. His tongue was really too poisonous.

Finally, Emperor Qing spoke: "Alright, stop arguing!"

The two of them then withdrew their gazes from each other and returned to their respective rows.

Emperor Qing was also in a very complicated mood. Although he hated the Ministry of Rites officials' almost fawning attitude towards the envoys from various countries.

But Li Che's countermeasure went to another extreme. If he really did so, he would offend all neighboring countries.

Which Minister of the Ministry of Rites would come and beat up an envoy for no reason?

They are envoys from various countries, not your dogs...

Emperor Qing sighed slightly and said, "Let the Ministry of Rites handle this matter. We must appease the envoys from various countries."

The Minister of Rites frowned and was about to refuse.

Then he felt a warning look from the emperor on the stage.

The Minister of Rites immediately became intimidated. After all, he had just taken office and had no confidence to confront the emperor.

"Your Majesty, take the order."

Emperor Qing looked at Li Che again and said, "Prince Feng should also unload the burden of the Honglu Temple."

Upon hearing this, officials from the opposing faction were immediately filled with ecstasy.

But Li Che didn't care. These positions he held were temporary and he didn't plan to hold them forever.

"My son, I accept the decree."

Emperor Qing spoke slowly again, "I am aware of this matter. Although Prince Feng's actions were inappropriate, they were motivated by the need to maintain the stability of the imperial capital, so they are understandable.

"As for the matter of Sifang Pavilion, I will handle it properly. This matter is over now, and no one is allowed to mention it again."

Emperor Qing's words were equivalent to setting the record straight. He dismissed Li Che from his post as Minister of the Ministry of Rites and gave an explanation to the court officials.

Anyone who continues to hold onto this matter and impeach the emperor would be disrespecting the emperor.

"We obey your order." The officials said in unison.

After the discussion of the grand ceremony, the six ministries began to report on their work.

This period of time is quite difficult to endure. The mess in each department is so chaotic that it makes people drowsy just listening to it.

Li Che looked up at the emperor who was listening attentively and responding from time to time, and he was very impressed.

Putting so much work on one person will eventually overwhelm him or her.

Li Che yawned, looked at the King of Chu beside him, and whispered, "Hey, change seats?"

The King of Chu looked at him with confusion.

"I'm sleepy. I didn't get enough sleep last night. There's a pillar behind you. I can lean against it and take a nap."

The King of Chu's puzzled expression turned into surprise, and he immediately gave Li Che a caring look for the mentally retarded.

Changing sleeping positions? That's crazy!

The King of Chu refused to change, and Li Che had no choice but to endure it.

Finally, the court meeting came to an end and all departments had completed their reporting work.

Amid Huang Jin's loud shouts, the officials began to walk out in an orderly manner.

Li Che also rubbed his sore eyes and prepared to go home to catch up on his sleep.

Just then, Li Che felt someone pulling at the corner of his clothes.

He looked down and saw that it was Prince Tan who was looking at him timidly: "Sixth Brother."

Li Che smiled slightly. He had a good impression of his younger brother. When the Ten Kings were fighting the King of Qin and the King of Chu at their residence, he was the only prince who spoke up for justice.

Li Che squatted down, looked at Prince Tan at eye level, and said softly, "What's wrong?"

"Sixth brother, what gift are you planning to give to our father? Has the gift list been sent to the Ministry of Rites?"

Li Che smiled and shook his head; "It hasn't been sent up yet."

Prince Tan hesitated. "But... the Ministry of Rites sent someone to urge us to submit the gift list yesterday. Sixth Brother, didn't you know that?"

Li Che was slightly startled: "Isn't it today?"

"It was said to be today, but last night the Ministry of Rites suddenly sent someone to urge us to prepare it in advance so that it can be presented in sequence during the ceremony."

Hearing what Prince Tan said, Li Che's face turned cold and he instantly understood what was going on.

The Ministry of Rites is causing trouble again. Will it never end?

If the tiger doesn't show its power, do you really think I'm a sick cat?

"Do you know who is in charge of the gift list in the Ministry of Rites?" Li Che asked.

Prince Tan nodded and said, "Qin Huizhi."

Li Che's eyes became even colder, it was this newborn Dong Xi again.

"Sixth brother, I understand. Thank you very much."

Li Che rubbed Prince Tan's head and turned to find Li Lin.

"Fourth brother, have you submitted your gift list?"

Li Lin looked puzzled: "No, isn't it due today?"

Li Che's face turned grim: "The Ministry of Rites accepted it yesterday. Among the princes, only you and I have not handed it in."

"Thank goodness Prince Tan just told me. Otherwise, when the ceremony comes, the Ministry of Rites will say they haven't received our gift lists. Wouldn't that cause Father to misunderstand?"

Li Lin was immediately furious when he heard this: "What should we do then?"

"Let's go find Qin Huizhi!"

The two walked out. Li Che, with his sharp eyes, spotted Qin Huizhi in the crowd at a glance and reached out to grab his belt.

Qin Huizhi turned around angrily, and when he saw that it was Li Che, a hint of panic flashed in his eyes: "Prince Feng, what are you going to do?"

"Why don't you come and collect the gift list from the King of Yan and me?"

Hearing this, Qin Huizhi calmed down considerably and sneered, "Your Highnesses have all taken the initiative to present gifts, but I haven't received any from Your Highnesses. I thought Your Highnesses were not planning to present gifts to His Majesty."

Li Che suppressed his anger and said, "Then we'll hand it over now."

"No, the time is up and the gift-giving process has been arranged." Qin Huizhi looked cunning.

Li Che said nothing more and looked at Li Lin beside him.

"How do we do it?" Li Lin asked expressionlessly.

Li Che pulled the corner of his mouth and slowly uttered two words:

"Fuck him!"

Qin Huizhi's eyes widened. "What are you going to do? This is the emperor's palace, and you're going to beat me up?"

Before he finished speaking, Li Che swung his arm and punched out: "I'm hitting you!"

Before Qin Huizhi could understand the situation, he was sent flying backwards in an instant, knocking down a group of court officials.

The officials who were still walking out stopped immediately. Emperor Qing, who was sitting on the dragon throne, was getting up with the help of Huang Jin. Hearing the noise, he looked in the direction of the sound.

Li Lin was the most loyal person. With Li Che's prompting, he no longer hesitated and kicked Qin Huizhi who was lying on the ground.

This guy is really disgusting. He doesn't have any fatal means, but he keeps causing trouble for Li Che with such trivial things.

It's like a toad lying on the sole of your feet. It doesn't bite, but it's annoying.

The two men flew forward and started punching and kicking.

While beating him, he was cursing:

"Blaze you! Blaze you!"