Your Majesty said that my life is worthless, so why are you crying when I increase my troops?

"Old Sun, do you know why I arrived in Hanyang ahead of time and entered the city secretly?"

Seeing Sun Yaozu being so understanding, Geng Ruhuai was in a good mood. He gently put down the teacup in his hand and deliberately kept the other person in suspense.

Sun Yaozu was slightly startled, not daring to be negligent in the slightest. He quickly bowed and said, "Didn't your Excellency say before that only by going undercover can we truly investigate the administration of officials?"

Geng Ruhuai smiled and waved his hand upon hearing this. "Old Sun, those high-sounding words you said earlier were only enough to fool a three-year-old child."

"You don't take it seriously, do you?"

Sun Yaozu forced a smile upon hearing this. "I dare not speculate on what you are saying, Your Excellency. However, I am also completely confused at the moment. I would like to ask Your Excellency to clarify."

Geng Ruhuai laughed loudly, stood up and walked to Sun Yaozu, "Old Sun, don't be so nervous, this is a good thing, a very good thing."

"Let me congratulate you first. You are about to have a successful career and rise to the top."

"what?"

Sun Yaozu was slightly startled, raised his head in disbelief, and said with a wry smile, "Master Geng, please don't joke with me."

"I was incredibly lucky to become the magistrate of Hanyang County. I'm just a scholar. Without great merit, I'm afraid my position would have been over."

"Look at you, always so cautious." Geng Ruhuai sighed and said calmly, "How do you know that such great achievements sometimes don't belong to you?"

Sun Yaozu shook his head and said, "Master Geng, I don't have that kind of luck. Hanyang is far away from the emperor. Even if I wanted to make a contribution, I'm afraid I wouldn't have the chance."

Geng Ruhuai smiled, then suddenly stood up straight with a serious expression.

"Your Majesty's secret decree, Hanyang County Magistrate Sun Yaozu receives it."

"Ah?" Sun Yaozu was a little dumbfounded. He had been an official in the court all his life and had never thought that he would have the opportunity to receive an imperial edict.

"What? What are you still standing there for, Lord Sun? Are you not going to accept the order?"

Geng Ruhuai took out the imperial edict from his arms in a serious tone and looked Sun Yaozu up and down.

Sun Yaozu trembled all over, as if struck by lightning. He did not dare to neglect it and quickly knelt on the ground, saying in a panic: "Your Majesty, Sun Yaozu accepts the order."

Geng Ruhuai said in a deep voice, "The Emperor of Great Xia has ordered that the eldest princess, Xia Xue, disrespect her brother, have no heart for the country, and is arrogant and domineering, lacking in benevolence. I am deeply saddened, but the law of the country is ruthless. The emperor shall be punished with the same punishment as the common people. A princess of a country cannot be given an exception. Out of consideration for the majesty of the royal family, I have specially ordered the local officials to secretly address my concerns."

After the imperial edict was read, Geng Ruhuai smiled, walked forward and helped up Sun Yaozu, who was still confused.

"Lord Sun, do you understand what His Majesty means?"

Sun Yaozu was suddenly startled. He looked up in astonishment, his voice trembling, "Master Geng, are you saying... His Majesty wants me to secretly kill the princess?"

Geng Ruhuai's face was serious, and he said calmly, "Lord Sun, you need to understand His Majesty's intentions yourself. The Emperor's mind is hard to predict, and the Emperor's heart is unpredictable."

"If you understand it and handle this matter beautifully, you will be a close minister to the emperor in the future and will rise to prominence. If you understand it wrongly, I am just a messenger of the emperor's will. This matter has nothing to do with me."

"Do you understand, Master Sun?"

Sun Yaozu stood there in a daze. After a long time, he was shocked and hurriedly crawled forward on his knees. He took the imperial edict with both hands, his face excited.

"Your Majesty, Sun Yaozu receives the order."

After receiving the imperial edict, Sun Yaozu stood up and saluted Geng Ruhuai again.

"Thank you, Lord Geng, for your guidance and support today. If I have the chance, I will repay you in the future!"

Geng Ruhuai nodded in satisfaction, "Old Sun, you are so lucky. You have encountered such a rare event that only happens once in a century."

"Before the princess came to Hanyang, she had once encountered an assassination attempt. Surprisingly, she was lucky enough to escape death and actually came to Hanyang to be established as a vassal. It seems that you are destined to be an official, so you don't need to read the book!"

Hearing this, Sun Yaozu couldn't help but recall the bad luck that had happened to him and his son recently.

Now that I think about it, could these be signs of good luck?

Is the Sun family really going to become prosperous overnight?

Thinking of this, Sun Yaozu couldn't help but feel extremely excited.

"Ahem!" Geng Ruhuai coughed lightly, interrupting Sun Yaozu's fantasy.

"Master Sun, I'll be staying in Hanyang for the next while. I remember the last time I came, you chose a good place. How about this time..."

As Geng Ruhuai spoke, he winked at Sun Yaozu with an expression that showed everyone understood.

Sun Yaozu immediately understood what he meant and burst out laughing. "Master Geng, don't worry. I had already made all the arrangements before you even arrived."

"The most beautiful courtesan in Cuiwei Tower has been waiting for you this month!"

"Very good, very good!" Geng Ruhuai clapped his hands in satisfaction and said calmly, "In that case, let's not talk here any more. Let's go, Lord Sun, and let me experience the customs and practices of Hanyang."

"Master Geng, please wait a moment. I will have the sedan chair prepared."

Sun Yaozu quickly agreed and trotted out of the study.

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Zhao Hongying had a cold face, and slowly withdrew her gaze from the three big words "Cuiweixuan". She turned around and glared at Xia Mingyuan.

"Xia Mingyuan, you brought me to a place like this to do business?"

Xia Mingyuan said solemnly, "You are disrespectful. You should call me husband outside. Don't get me wrong, we didn't come to Cuiweixuan to indulge in pleasure. I'm here to discuss business!"

Zhao Hongying's face was unfriendly. "How can a grown man like you do business with Cuiweixuan?"

"This is ridiculous!"

"If you want to go, go by yourself. How can I, an innocent woman, go to a place like this with you?"

Xia Mingyuan coughed lightly and said calmly: "Well, since you don't want to go, forget it. Just wait for me outside."

"However, let's be clear in advance. If the courtesans here are too enthusiastic, I will not indulge them. Don't accuse me of personal misconduct when the time comes."

As he spoke, Xia Mingyuan raised his leg and was about to walk towards Cuiweixuan.

"Wait a moment!"

"I will go with you!"

Zhao Hongying's pretty face flushed, and she suddenly became anxious and hurriedly chased after him.

As soon as Xia Mingyuan stepped into Cuiweixuan, the madam, Madam He, came forward and said, "Oh, what a handsome young man! Are you here tonight to have some fun?"

"Come, come, come, please go upstairs and see our girl from Cuiweixuan."

As they were talking, they saw Zhao Hongying chasing after them with a red face, and ran to Xia Mingyuan in a huff.

Mother He was startled for a moment, and quickly chose to shut up, hiding aside, and looking at Xia Mingyuan and Zhao Hongying cautiously.

Judging from the situation, could it be that this man’s wife has come chasing him in?

Fortunately, she arrived in time and she had not had time to lead the man upstairs.