Soul swap tyrant always wants to have a baby

The light in Yan Ruju's eyes flickered, and Leng Qingyi almost got goosebumps at the affectionate look in her eyes.

"Then I will personally cook a few of my specialties for His Majesty to enjoy."

"My beloved concubine is also proficient in cooking."

Yan Ruju winked playfully and replied happily, "Your Majesty will know after trying it at noon. I will go back and prepare the ingredients now."

"Remember to have breakfast."

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty."

Yan Ruju's heart was filled with sweetness as she watched the emperor leave. A cold gleam flashed in her eyes as she looked at the senior palace maid who had been saying bad things about the emperor in her ear last night.

Zhongli Yuan, who was following behind Leng Qingyi, had resentment in his eyes.

How could his master be so ruthless and yet so affectionate?

Like a veteran in the love field, he fooled the imperial concubine into a daze.

When attending court, Leng Qingyi formally announced that he would trade with Beidong, and the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue would be in charge of this matter.

The Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, who was still half awake, was suddenly startled by his name and woke up immediately.

He raised his head in shock and met the emperor's eyes on the dragon throne. The trusting and determined look in his eyes touched his heart slightly.

Then he was frightened and broke out in a cold sweat. How could he dare to look directly at the emperor?

He immediately stepped out of the group and knelt on the ground: "Your humble servant obeys your command."

"Okay, after court, I'll have someone come to discuss the details with you. The first caravan will be composed of my people. If the other ministers think the profits are good, you can discuss joining us with the Right Minister. I'll have the Right Minister sort out the specific regulations in a few days."

"Your Majesty, why haven't you discussed this important matter with us?"

"I have discussed this matter with the Prime Minister and the Minister of Revenue. I don't need you to be responsible for it, so why should I discuss it with you so much?"

"Your Majesty, this is a matter concerning the relationship between our two countries. How can we be so careless?"

"Your Majesty, who is responsible for this matter in Beidong?"

"Your Majesty, although there is nothing wrong with this matter, I'm afraid it would be difficult for the Right Assistant Minister to handle it alone."

Leng Qing got a headache when he saw these ministers below who were complaining, and he really wanted to chop them all off.

"Tsk, now you know why I didn't tell you about this. If I had discussed it with you and let you make the decision, and you had said something here and there, in two years this trade route wouldn't be open, and the government decrees wouldn't be implemented because of you guys. I think you all want to be punished."

Although the emperor has done some nonsensical things these days, it has not really affected their personal interests, which has made them somewhat forget the emperor's past glorious deeds.

In short: 'Remember to eat, not to be beaten'.

"I emphasize this once, and only once. If anyone has any inappropriate intentions and dares to touch my caravan or my trade routes, I advise you to consider whether your own nine clans are worthy of my destruction."

The officials who had different opinions just now looked at each other and fell silent in an instant.

"Your Majesty, I'm afraid the Right Vice Minister alone cannot be responsible for this matter."

Leng Qing glanced at the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue who had just made his suggestion.

"What? Are you questioning my judgment? Or are you questioning the ability of my subordinates to do their job?"

"I dare not, but this matter is of great importance, so it is better to be cautious."

"You don't need to worry about this matter. The Ministry of Revenue has many important matters that need your attention. The Right Vice Minister will be in charge of the trade with Beidong. My personal guards will be more than enough to assist."

"Personal guard?"

Each of these ministers was a smart person and immediately grasped the key point of Leng Qing's words.

"The personal guards the emperor mentioned are the imperial guards?"

Leng Qing sneered and looked at the person who spoke, "Tsk, the Duke of Zhenguo's subordinates."

Ever since he almost completely took over the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, the Duke of Zhenguo has become much more obedient. He no longer handles things himself, but lets his subordinates do them instead.

It seems that he was really scared by Leng Qingyi.

"I think everyone here knows exactly who the Royal Guards are."

"Of course, it's your personal guard, Your Majesty."

"Oh, my personal guards? My personal guards weren't even visible when I was assassinated, but a concubine in the harem just called out and a bunch of them came rushing over. Are these my personal guards?"

The Duke of Zhenguo had been standing silently by the side without any reaction, but when he heard Leng Qingyi's words, the ominous premonition in his heart came back.

"Now that we've come to this, I won't beat around the bush. I'd rather not have the Imperial Guards. Even if there are honest and loyal people among them, I wouldn't dare use them again. This isn't the Imperial Guards, they are my death warrant. If I hadn't told you about the last assassination, do you really think I didn't find out anything?"

Leng Qingyi glanced coldly at the civil and military officials. The sudden pressure made the temperature in the entire Golden Palace drop a little.

Leng Qing stood up and slowly walked down from the platform, approaching the royal guards guarding the platform.

The imperial guard stepped back subconsciously, holding the hilt of his sword. He turned around and looked at the civil and military officials with a smile that was very wanton.

"This is my personal guard, what a personal guard."

Leng Qing turned around and her dragon robe rustled as she swung it. She returned to the platform with full aura and sat on the dragon throne.

"Don't worry, I will eradicate those cancers one by one, so if you are interested, come on, otherwise you will have no chance after I become stronger and bigger."

Leng Qing glanced at Zhong Lihe who was standing aside like an invisible man.

"Don't you think so, uncle?"

Zhongli He stepped out of the group, bowed, and replied respectfully, "As it should be."

"That's as it should be. Why did the Emperor's uncle return to the capital?"

"Of course it's to celebrate the Emperor's birthday."

"I seem to recall that the memorial I sent you stated that the journey was too long and there was no need to come back in person. What does it mean that the Emperor's uncle came to the capital without permission?"

Most of the ministers did not know about this and thought that the King of Qi returned to the capital with the emperor's consent.

"I believe that personally presenting the gift to His Majesty would demonstrate greater sincerity."

"So the Emperor's uncle can enter the capital without permission? Does he have nothing to fear?"

"Your Majesty, you are joking. I have nothing to do in my fiefdom. It is natural for Your Majesty to come to the capital in person to celebrate your birthday."

"Uncle, I think you've missed the point. I'm talking about the princes returning to the capital without permission. Minister of Rites, please tell me whether the princes can return to the capital without permission."

The Minister of Rites was suddenly beaded with sweat when he was called upon. He glanced at the humble Prince of Qi standing beside him, then stole a glance at the young emperor with a full-blown aura above him. He gritted his teeth and said, "Your Majesty, it is not legal for vassal princes to return to the capital without permission."

"Minister of Justice, what is the legal punishment for a vassal prince entering the capital without permission?"

The atmosphere suddenly became tense, and the Minister of Justice also understood the Minister of Rites' dilemma. After all, neither of these two people was easy to offend.

"What? The Minister of Justice doesn't even know the laws of Dongxia?"

"Your Majesty, the Prince of Qi's action is truly a desire to personally congratulate Your Majesty on her birthday. Legally, this is indeed inappropriate. However, beyond the law, there are also human feelings. Your Majesty and the Prince of Qi are, after all, uncle and nephew."

"According to what the Minister of Justice said, those rebellious princes can also march directly into the capital under the banner of family ties. This way, they can strike directly at Huanglong without having to resort to any military force."

"I have no such intention."

"Oh, what a good Minister of Justice! You dare not say that I am here to say that the princes who entered the capital without permission are plotting treason and can be executed by anyone."