The whole family was brutally murdered? The ruthless heiress's eldest daughter went berserk aft

The old minister, relieved to receive these two words from the emperor, spoke with a sigh of relief.

"Your Majesty, Tongniu County suffered a severe flood a few days ago. The people of Tongniu County are unable to return to their homes and are living in great misery. We beseech Your Majesty to show compassion for the people and allocate funds for disaster relief."

Money, money, money! All these ministers know how to do all day long is ask me to allocate this money and that money, but they never think about my interests.

The actual summer palace was only half built; the other half remained untouched!

Those lowly people died, but there was still plenty of food left.

The Emperor thought this to himself, but dared not say it aloud. Upon exiting, he turned his gaze towards Murong Yuxuan.

The moment the Emperor saw Murong Xueyao, he almost stopped breathing.

This woman is so beautiful, she's just as good as Murong Xuewei!

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty," the old minister quickly interrupted, seeing the emperor staring intently at Murong Xueyao.

The Emperor then came to his senses. "I am also very distressed by the flood in Tongniu County, but everyone has seen that this year's harvest is indeed not very good!"

At this moment, Xiao Wanning, who was sitting to the side, spoke up, "A few days ago, something interesting happened at Prime Minister Wen's residence. Madam Murong gathered everyone to donate military funds to the army camp. I found it very interesting, and we can follow suit."

The emperor instantly became interested upon hearing this, asking, "What trick was it that left such a deep impression on my younger sister?"

Xiao Wan Ning covered her mouth and chuckled, "Speaking of which, it was Madam Murong who came up with this idea."

"Oh! It was actually Lady Murong who came up with this idea. That must be a wonderful method. My dear sister, please stop keeping me in suspense."

Xiao Wanning gave Murong Xuewei a meaningful look, "This method is fundraising. If we each contribute a little, the pressure on everyone can be shared, and it can also help the disaster victims. Why not do it!"

The Emperor laughed heartily, “Excellent, excellent! As expected of Lady Murong, this method is truly brilliant. How about this: everyone present will donate together, and I will bestow a title upon the person who donates the most!”

The Emperor's words stirred the hearts of many present. After all, it was a noble title; how could they not be tempted?

But which official in the court isn't a seasoned veteran? They all know the emperor's temperament.

Even if a title were actually bestowed, it would only be a title in name only.

For a moment, no one present spoke; they were all waiting to see if anyone else would step forward.

In the end, the emperor turned his attention to the Murong family.

"Minister Murong, your Murong family is the wealthiest in the region. Why don't you set an example for everyone?"

Murong Yuxuan remembered Murong Xuewei's words and knelt down in front of the Emperor with a thud.

He started playing the victim, "Your Majesty, you have no idea! Our Murong family is said to be the richest family in the region, but that's all an exaggeration by our rivals to frame us."

"Hey, Minister Murong, don't underestimate yourself. Everyone has witnessed the strength of the Murong family."

"Your Majesty, it's not that I don't want to give it! It's just that I really can't afford it!" Murong Yuxuan said.

“Right now, the only thing of value left in our entire Murong family is probably the mansion itself. All those antiques and paintings are being kept by the Emperor. Otherwise, we could have sold them to raise funds for disaster relief,” Murong Yuxuan said deliberately.

When the Emperor heard Murong Yuxuan mention those calligraphy and paintings, his expression became somewhat uneasy.

Now that those paintings and calligraphy are in his pocket, there's no way he can take them out again. Why is Murong Yuxuan still eyeing those paintings and calligraphy?

"My dear minister, you are mistaken. Who does not know how large the Murong family's business is? Not only in the capital, but the Murong family's business is everywhere in the entire Taichu Kingdom." The emperor continued to coax him.

Seeing that Murong Yuxuan was still unwilling to budge, Xiao Wanning said, "Young Master Murong, is it that you don't want to give it to me?"

"Princess, you are not a commoner. If you don't want to give, it's because you really don't have the money! You know we've been living in the capital for so many years, and we've been living off our savings for ages. We're broke by now." Murong Yuxuan continued to deceive her.

Xiao Wan Ning gave a cold laugh, "It is true that your family has not been doing business for many years, but as far as I know, your second uncle's family is in Jiangnan, and their business has been thriving all these years. Are you unwilling to donate a little money?"

Murong Yuxuan smiled and said, "Princess, you yourself said that's my second uncle's family. We haven't been in contact for over ten years, and our feelings have long faded. If I were to ask them for money so easily, they wouldn't give it to me!"

The emperor's patience was worn out, and he picked up the wine pot in front of him and smashed it in front of Murong Yuxuan.

"You have to pay this money today, whether you want to or not."

Murong Yuxuan was not afraid at all. "Your Majesty, are you trying to rob us? Well, even if Your Majesty wants to rob us, this humble subject cannot refuse. But right now, apart from the lives of my family of three, there is nothing else in the Murong mansion for Your Majesty to take. If Your Majesty wants our lives, then take them!"

Murong Yuxuan's words made the emperor even angrier.

"How dare you! I am the sovereign, and you are my subjects. The entire world belongs to me. Why would I need to rob it?"

The emperor angrily pointed at his ministers and said, "Do you think I need to resort to robbery?"

The ministers were so frightened that they dared not speak and knelt down in unison before the emperor.

They shouted in unison, "Your Majesty, please calm your anger!"

Murong Yuxuan and Murong Xuewei exchanged a glance. Murong Xuewei knew that refusing the Emperor would result in execution.

Seeing that the situation was about right, Murong Xuewei stepped forward.

"Your Majesty, please calm your anger. The severe flooding in Tongniu County is a natural disaster, not a man-made one. Raising funds for disaster relief is only one aspect. More importantly, we must make proper arrangements for the disaster victims as soon as possible."

The emperor was still angry, but upon hearing Murong Xuewei's voice, his anger instantly subsided by half.

"Look at her, she's so much prettier... Madam Gu speaks so well and practically. Unlike you all, all you do is try to calm down! You can't say anything useful."

The ministers shouted in unison, "Your Majesty is wise; we are foolish."

The Emperor turned to Murong Xuewei and asked softly, "I wonder what insightful opinion Madam Gu has?"

Murong Xuewei composed herself and said, "The flood in Tongniu County was caused by poor water management. It is thanks to His Majesty's ability to select a talent in this field and send him to manage the flood that this disaster can be resolved perfectly."

The Emperor clapped his hands, "Excellent, excellent, Madam Gu's idea is excellent. I wonder if there is anyone in the court who is skilled in this area."

For a moment, no one dared to speak; everyone lowered their heads, not daring to look at the Emperor.

The Emperor didn't seem to care and continued to look at Murong Xuewei. "It seems there's no one capable in the court. I wonder if Madam Gu has any recommendations?"

Seeing the Emperor's reaction, Murong Xuewei understood something.