After my whole family overheard my thoughts, they went berserk.

"Yes, Lord Zhao Meng, yesterday he secretly drank with the envoy from Tianling Kingdom at Wanhua Tower. The two of them got drunk and whispered to each other for two hours!"

The emperor's brow furrowed tightly.

They were whispering to each other for two hours.

He'll have to tell everyone about the movements of the Huayao Kingdom!

"Has it been verified?" the Emperor asked.

Luo Jialin said, "It's been verified. They weren't talking about politics, but private matters. Lord Zhao said that his little wife is almost ruining his health. The Tianling envoy said that there are secret recipes in Baiyu Mountain. The two of them discussed that after the tribute is over, they would sneak off to Baiyu Mountain to ask for some divine medicine!"

The Emperor's face darkened: He understood that such things should be discussed in private.

"Is there anything else?" the Empress asked again.

Luo Jialin's booklet was filled with dense writing, covering every detail, including records of some of his court officials.

"And another thing!" Luo Jialin shouted, "Yesterday, Lord Wu Lizheng went to apologize to the envoy of the Sangnan Kingdom, but was kicked out by the people from the Sangnan Kingdom's embassy. They even called him an old geezer and told him to go die!"

"Hahaha!" The Emperor couldn't help but laugh.

I never imagined that Rong Lizheng would suffer such a setback!

"Why did the envoy from Sangnan insult him?"

Luo Jialin said, "Because his son, Rong Shenjing, flirted with an envoy from Sangnan Kingdom. That envoy was a feisty man and insisted that his father personally come to apologize!"

I heard that they wanted his father to personally come and apologize, just to make him lose face.

Although these were all trivial matters, the Emperor was relieved.

In previous years, when the five kingdoms met, courtiers would always engage in underhanded tactics, making various deals behind the scenes, and some even leaked Hua Yao secrets.

Even... some envoys, instead of fulfilling their duties properly, dreamt of getting rich and smuggled medicinal herbs back to Huayao, only to lose everything and blame Huayao for it.

Now that he has two reliable assistants by his side, he can no longer let them continue to do this.

The Emperor re-examined Luo Jialin, and seeing that no one was around, he couldn't help but feel closer to him.

"You little rascal, how come you investigated so thoroughly? Is there anything in this world that you can't find out?"

Luo Jialin was already used to the emperor having two faces, one in public and one in private.

He whispered to the emperor, "Actually, this was reported by the public."

"The eyes of the masses are sharp and discerning, far more so than ours!"

Even the Emperor was curious: "You rascal, how did you do that?"

“That’s easy. When I was in the Censorate, I secretly set up a censorship team, invited elites from all walks of life, gave them the status of censors, and told them that serving the Emperor and receiving his praise would be the highest honor. I also issued a document to each of them.”

"Wow, after receiving this honor, they've become incredibly proactive. I don't even have to run errands anymore; they report things to me every day. After I get the leads, I go down to investigate and verify them, and every single one of them is accurate!"

Luo Jialin never expected that the people would be so helpful in getting things done!

Upon hearing this, the emperor descended from his throne, grabbed the man by the neck, and punched him in the chest.

"You little rascal, you're full of wisdom! How are you so talented? Who would have thought that our inspector was hiding among the masses? Hahahaha!"

In the future, those court officials will have to check if anyone is watching them when they go to the latrine.

"Cough-cough-"

Luo Jialin said somewhat awkwardly, "Your Majesty, I went a little too far..."

"How can a real man be so delicate and frail? I didn't even exert any force!" the Emperor said, his face full of black lines.

Eunuch Lu stood outside the door, looking at the two of them; they really didn't seem like a ruler and his subject.

They're like long-lost brothers.

"Well done! Keep an eye on things, and report to me immediately if anything happens!" The Emperor was overjoyed and showed great favor.

"Tell me, what reward do you desire?" the emperor asked him.

Such a wise minister, having rendered meritorious service, must be rewarded.

“This…” Rogalin found it difficult to say.

The Emperor looked at him and said, "Is there anything you can't say to me?"

Eunuch Lu: Your Majesty's words don't sound right!

"My mother is old and has been ill for a long time. However, thanks to the care of the little princess, she is now in good health and keeps urging me to get married."

“Yesterday I had a fortune teller tell me that I have homosexual tendencies. My old mother cried all night, insisting that I reveal the man I was with!”

Upon hearing this, the emperor felt a chill run down his spine.

Luo Jialin had homosexual tendencies, yet he still always got close to him.

Could he...

"This, this..." The Emperor was also embarrassed, and finally asked with trepidation, "Do you really have homosexual tendencies?"

Is that the main point Rogalin made when he said he had no will to live?

"Your humble servant absolutely did not!"

The emperor finally breathed a sigh of relief.

It’s fine if you don’t.

"These days, all sorts of people are out there telling fortunes, spouting nonsense and deceiving the elderly. I'm sending people down to rectify this and properly curb this unhealthy trend!"

Luo Jialin was on the verge of tears: That's not what he meant at all!

"Alright, I'll let you go back now. Take good care of your elderly mother at home," the Emperor said, waving his hand.

Luo Jialin said loudly, "Your Majesty, I'm afraid I can't properly comfort you about this matter!"

The emperor always felt there was something strange about his expression.

"Your mother doesn't actually think that man is me, does she?" The Emperor grew increasingly alarmed by the thought and quickly explained, "Although I have been overly affectionate towards you, that was the little princess's idea. She thinks I'm too serious and should be more approachable. I don't treat you that way!"

This is just his mother.

If the Empress finds out, it will be terrible!

Eunuch Lu chuckled to himself: This was the first time he had ever seen the Emperor in such a hurry.

"Your Majesty, don't you understand what I mean?" Luo Jialin thought the emperor understood, but it turned out the emperor didn't.

"I must go now. I must hurry back to Huayao Palace and explain to the Empress. Otherwise, if word gets to her ears, I will be in deep trouble no matter what."

The emperor avoided Rogalin as if he were a plague god.

Luo Jialin was completely bewildered: "Your Majesty, I only wish to ask you to help me find a wife!"

Isn't it because he's shy and embarrassed to be direct?

The Emperor went straight to the Huayao Palace.

"Your Majesty, what's wrong?" The Empress asked, noticing the Emperor's hurried demeanor, as if someone was chasing him.

Upon seeing the Empress, the Emperor quickly explained, "Empress, there is something I must explain to you, concerning my relationship with Minister Luo!"

Shi Miaomiao looked at the Emperor with such urgency that it had a hint of gossip about it.

Quickly bring your little ears closer to listen.

Afraid of being overheard, the Emperor whispered in the Empress's ear, "I never imagined that Minister Luo would be that kind of person!"

"What kind of person?" The Empress was completely bewildered, having no idea what he was trying to say.

I haven't seen the Emperor in ages. I'm so awkward and uncomfortable.