Empress, please have some self-respect. I am not your husband.

After leaving the teahouse, Lu Feng first went to Chu Hongyan's business association, took a few bottles of strong liquor, and then returned home with Lu Xueyi.

After a tedious day, Lu Feng changed into his official robes early the next morning to prepare for court.

Even Lu Xueyi couldn't help but glance at him a few more times, feeling that something was off about him, given his official third-rank court robes.

Lu Feng smiled and asked, "What's wrong?"

“Nothing…” Lu Xueyi looked away, paused, and then said, “Master’s… attire is… peculiar.”

"After all, we're now considered officials, so let's just consider it as adapting to local customs."

Lu Feng spoke leisurely, and the two arrived at the palace gate in no time. Officials who were preparing to attend court had already gathered in front of the palace gate.

Everyone was somewhat surprised to see her appear with Lu Xueyi. One official, who loved gossip, couldn't help but ask, "Lord Lu, who is this young lady?"

The news that he was taken to a carriage by Chu Hongyan a while ago has already spread. Many officials are secretly speculating whether this rising star of the court has become the prey of Princess Hongyan.

After all, Lu Feng's face is indeed strikingly handsome.

Now that Lu Feng has appeared with a stunning beauty whose looks are no less than Chu Hongyan's, it has certainly aroused the curiosity of many people.

Lu Feng calmly replied, "My lords, there's no need to be surprised. This is my bodyguard. His Majesty has already granted me permission to bring her into the palace."

The officials clicked their tongues in amazement. It was good to be favored by His Majesty. Even going to court was protected by guards. This must be the first person to do this.

The palace gates opened, and Lu Feng entered with a group of officials, with Lu Xueyi following closely beside her.

Upon entering the palace, just before reaching the main hall, Lu Feng summoned a young eunuch and instructed him to lead Lu Xueyi to wait outside the hall. Only then did he enter the main hall with a group of ministers.

When Her Majesty the Empress appeared, the day's court session began again.

It was all the same old stuff, and Lu Feng was getting a little sleepy listening to it.

Ye Bingyun glanced at him, her expression somewhat troubled, but she still spoke up: "Gentlemen, if you have something to say, please speak; otherwise, the court may adjourn."

Upon hearing the pre-arranged code, Lu Feng snapped out of his daze, coughed, and stepped forward: "Your Majesty, I have something to report."

The other officials looked at him curiously, wondering what kind of trouble this guy was up to now.

Her Majesty the Empress pursed her lips: "Speak."

Lu Feng suppressed a smile and said, "Your Majesty, I have been worried about the affairs of the country recently and have discovered a major problem in our dynasty. As your subject, I dare to offer my advice and earnestly request Your Majesty to take a concubine."

The courtiers stared wide-eyed, never expecting that Lu Feng was referring to this matter.

The current emperor has been on the throne for two years, but has not yet taken any concubines or established an empress. This has always been a concern for the ministers, but in the past, whenever this matter was brought up, His Majesty the emperor would refuse on the grounds of national turmoil.

No matter how much the ministers tried to persuade them, they remained unmoved, and the matter was delayed again and again.

Lu Feng's sudden appearance reminded them of this incident, and some officials from the Ministry of Rites looked at Lu Feng with great satisfaction.

He immediately stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, Lord Lu is right. Our Qian Kingdom is still stable. Your Majesty should consider taking a concubine and establishing an empress. If a prince is born soon, our great Qian Kingdom will have a successor."

"Yes, Your Majesty, the matter of taking a concubine and establishing an empress cannot be delayed any longer."

Seeing so many ministers responding to Lu Feng's words, Ye Bingyun was speechless. She knew that most of these ministers were cooperating with Lu Feng at this moment for their own benefit.

After all, when the emperor took concubines, he initially chose them from the daughters of these ministers.

If one were to enter the palace as a concubine and give birth to a prince, one would instantly rise to the status of a member of the imperial family. Therefore, everyone was extremely eager to participate.

Ye Bingyun, cooperating with Lu Feng, said coldly, "The matter of taking a concubine can be discussed later. At present, the most important thing is to develop national strength and military equipment."

"Your Majesty, this matter cannot be delayed. Without an heir apparent, the foundation of our Qian Kingdom will be unstable," Lu Feng persisted.

Seeing that he was so fearless, the ministers all echoed his sentiments.

Everyone chimed in with their own advice, but after a few minutes Ye Bingyun suddenly slammed her hand on the dragon throne: "Enough!"

The ministers were startled and immediately fell silent. Then they saw His Majesty the Emperor display a pained, troubled, and helpless expression.

Then he sighed and said, "Do you think I don't want to take concubines? But I can't!"

Ye Bingyun closed her eyes with a pained expression. In fact, she was in great pain, having to admit to having kidney deficiency in front of a group of men.

This is really too difficult.

So much so that Her Majesty the Empress was so angry that she wanted to punch Lu Feng flat below.

The ministers were dumbfounded. What did they mean by "no"?

Lu Feng feigned surprise and asked, "Why does Your Majesty say this?"

Ye Bingyun opened her eyes and waved her hand: "Enough, now that things have come to this, I can no longer hide it from you, my ministers. I am actually incapable."

The officials reacted in shock, their faces filled with horror. The Minister of Rites stared wide-eyed: "Your Majesty, could it be that you are incapable of human relations? Isn't this a eunuch?"

Ye Bingyun was furious. She glared at the Minister of Rites and said, "Nonsense! What do you mean by 'unable to practice human relations'? I'm just impotent! I'm not a eunuch!"

Lu Feng almost couldn't hold back his laughter, and coughed before saying, "Your Majesty understands. You indulged in too much pleasure before, and now you're weak, right?"

The ministers gasped and looked at Lu Feng.

You're really fearless, daring to say something like that to my face.

Ye Bingyun gave a curt "hmm".

Upon hearing His Majesty the Emperor's admission, the ministers became anxious.

"How can this be possible?"

"Yes, didn't His Majesty consult the imperial physician?"

……

Listening to the concerned words of her ministers, Ye Bingyun gritted her teeth and said, "The imperial physicians have already made a diagnosis, and there is no cure for the time being."

He stared intently at Lu Feng, urging him to speak quickly.

The play was almost over. Lu Feng raised his head and said, "I see. Your Majesty need not worry. I can solve Your Majesty's problem."

Ye Bingyun quickly asked, "Do you have a way to treat this?"

"of course."

Lu Feng proudly declared, "Your Majesty, I possess a wine that, once drunk by a man, instantly makes him vigorous and capable of sleeping with eight women in one night. Your Majesty, once you drink it, I guarantee your virility will be restored!"

An official, both surprised and delighted, asked, "Lord Lu, is what you're saying true?"

"Yeah, one drink and you can sleep with eight women in one night? Is this wine or an aphrodisiac?"

"Are you kidding me?"

Lu Feng chuckled: "Gentlemen, how could I, Lu Feng, dare to deceive the Emperor? If you do not believe me, I will bring the wine to His Majesty tomorrow and present it to him. Once His Majesty has tasted it, you will know how effective it is."

Ye Bingyun feigned great joy: "My dear minister, you actually possess such divine wine? You must bring it tomorrow so I can try it. If it works, I will reward you handsomely!"