Reborn Empress: The World Originally Belonged to Her

"Someone, bring out the ink jade painting that I recently acquired here."

As soon as Prime Minister Xu said this, his servants hurriedly went to the study and brought out the ink jade painting. This ink jade painting was something the Prime Minister had gone to great lengths to obtain. Why would the Prime Minister suddenly bring out the ink fish painting? Could it be that he wants to…

"The master has brought out the ink jade painting you requested. What are your plans next?"

Then Prime Minister Xu instructed the servant in front of him to prepare a sedan chair. Although the servant did not understand the purpose, he still prepared the sedan chair as Prime Minister Xu instructed.

Finally, Prime Minister Xu had already prepared a sedan chair and headed to the residence of the Minister of War.

At this time, in the Ministry of War's residence, the Minister of War was constantly cursing Kong Hong.

"Do you know that this princess is someone you absolutely cannot offend? Yet you had the audacity to curse her today. What's more, the princess didn't make things difficult for Father. Why did you do this?"

The Minister of War kept questioning Kong Hong, but Kong Hong remained silent.

“In the past, it was clearly you who insisted on entering the princess’s residence, which is why your father agreed to let you go. After you went in, you didn’t stay by the princess’s side properly. Instead, you caused such trouble. Do you know that your future path will be very difficult?”

Although Shangguan Mufeng was expelled from the princess's residence by Qin Yu, Qin Yu secured an official position for him, and more importantly, this position offered limitless prospects.

"Father, haven't you always had a problem with this princess? Why do you seem to have a different opinion about her now? And you used to berate her, so why are you doing this now..."

Before Kong Hong could finish speaking, the Minister of War slapped him across the face. The slap caused the Minister of War great pain, and Kong Hong was also somewhat shocked.

"Why can't you understand what your father means?" Well, things have already developed to this point, and even if you have other ideas, there's nothing you can do about it now.

Suddenly, the steward reported that Prime Minister Xu had arrived at the Ministry of War's residence. Upon hearing this, Kong Hong was puzzled. Why would Prime Minister Xu come here all of a sudden? Was he perhaps here to watch a show? After all, this prime minister was a two-faced person.

The Minister of War was also somewhat surprised at that moment.

After thinking it over for a while, he told Kong Hong to go back to his room first. Then the Minister of War went back to his room, lay down on his bed, and told the steward that he was not in sight.

"Tell this Prime Minister that I am ill from anger and cannot see anyone. Let this Prime Minister Xu go back first."

Prime Minister Xu, who had been waiting outside, was naturally shocked upon hearing this news.

He never expected that the Minister of War would actually fall ill from anger; it was truly a shock to him.

He inquired about the Minister of War's health with concern, and the steward naturally relayed this information to Prime Minister Xu. "The doctor has already examined the master's health and said that with proper care, the master's health will recover to its former state, so you don't need to worry too much."

If the Minister of War was already ill, then Prime Minister Xu could come to see him later. In any case, this matter was not urgent. The most pressing matter was to summon the other officials in the court.

After Prime Minister Xu left, the steward told the Minister of War about it. The Minister of War was relieved to hear this. He had not wanted to attend court for some time and used his illness as an excuse to request that he not attend court for a while. Qin Yanling agreed to this.

When Prime Minister Xu returned home, Xu Jinxin was surprised to see him and the things he was carrying. She asked him why he had brought so many things back.

"I only went to visit an official, but the official was sick, so Father brought all these things back."

Upon hearing this, Xu Jinxin finally understood. She then inquired which official the Prime Minister had visited and was somewhat surprised to learn that it was the Minister of War.

"Father, don't I remember that the relationship between you and the Minister of War wasn't very good? Why are you going to see the Minister of War now?"

Qin Yu looked at Prime Minister Xu with a puzzled expression, and Prime Minister Xu then told Xu Jinxin, "A young lady shouldn't concern herself with such matters. These are all matters of the court. You just need to stay at home and behave yourself."

When Xu Jinxin heard what Prime Minister Xu said, although she wanted to say more, she knew that no matter how much she said, it would be of no use.

"By the way, Father, I remember the day when the envoys from the neighboring country came to pay tribute. I wonder if I will be able to attend the banquet when they come to pay tribute."

Unexpectedly, Prime Minister Xu told Xu Jinxin directly that it was impossible for her to go, since there were officials from the court and Qin Yu and others present at the banquet, and the rest of the people could not attend.

Xu Jinxin's eyes showed a hint of disappointment. She hadn't seen Leng Xiucheng for a long time and wondered how he was doing.

More importantly, during this period of time, I heard that Leng Xiucheng was getting married.

"You've been confined for quite some time now, and your confinement is lifted from today. But first, I want to tell you to keep your distance from Leng Xiucheng. Also, it seems that Leng Xiucheng is going to marry the daughter of Lord Li."

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At that moment, a thin layer of mist covered Xu Jinxin's eyes. The man who used to speak to her gently was now going to marry another girl. How could Xu Jinxin not be sad?

Xu Jinxin then arrived at the Grand Tutor's mansion and happened to see Leng Xiucheng. The two looked at each other and were speechless for a moment.

"I heard that Brother Leng is getting married, is that right?"

"What are you saying? How could Brother Leng possibly clarify? Brother Leng has already refused."

As for Leng Xiucheng, he did not want to marry the girl in Lord Li's family. Since he did not like her, marrying her would be useless and would only cause her suffering, so why bother?

"You've gotten a bit thinner since I last saw you. I heard you were put in solitary confinement by the Prime Minister, but are you doing alright?"

Leng Xiucheng questioned Xu Jinxin, whose eyes were misty with tears, making her look pitiful.