043 “(Quick Travel) Meat Eating Journey” Chapter 42

Chapter 42 Ancient Prostitution Emperor (12)

The Chongde Hall was noisy. Due to the overflow of the Xun River, the thirteen prefectures of the five states in Jiangnan Province had become a marshland due to the flood.After the early morning meeting, Xiao Ye stayed in Chongde Hall and discussed countermeasures with the ministers.

It had already been dark, and butter candles as thick as an arm were burning in the palace, illuminating the entire palace as brightly as day.Xiao Ye was sitting at the top, and next to him were several ministers, then the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Household Affairs, the Imperial Servant, the General… The courtiers were sitting in a noisy manner, regardless of their rank.The eunuchs trotted around the nobles, delivering all kinds of reports to everyone who should read them.

The tea in Xiao Ye’s hand has gone cold. He is reading the letter from the magistrate of Jinzhou. Because this old man was the number one scholar in the Qingyuan period, he is used to dropping his book bag and making up the whole article. He can’t get to the point for a long time.Xiao Ye looked a little absent-mindedly.

It was already Haishi, so the man must have fallen asleep.The warm fragrance of nephrite from last night seemed to still linger in his arms. Xiao Ye just looked at that peaceful sleeping face until the golden rooster crowed, and then he reluctantly got up.It had been seven years since he realized his feelings for Ye Xuan. He had been waiting and planning for seven years.He thought he would have to wait longer, maybe God was merciful and finally allowed him to get that person.

When holding Ye Xuan in his arms, for a moment, Xiao Ye almost cried with joy.He thought that he would never let go, no matter whether she was willing or not, even if he forced her, he would still hold her tightly in his hand.Fortunately, he noticed something strange about Ye Xuan.Although she was angry and painful, she did not hate herself.If a woman doesn’t hate the man who took her, what does it mean?Xiao Ye’s heart was pounding, did it mean… that she was also interested in him?

Thinking of this, Xiao Ye’s eyebrows softened involuntarily.He was a diligent king. In the face of such a natural disaster, he should have devoted himself wholeheartedly to the government. But when he thought of the woman in Yuying Palace, he couldn’t sit still and wanted to rush out and hold Ye Xuan in his arms.

He was lost in thought when Jiang Ke coughed: “Guan family.” Seeing that Xiao Ye didn’t hear it, the old man raised his eyebrows high and shouted in a higher tone, “Guan family.” Xiao Ye shook his hand and poured half of the tea in his hand.”The official seems to have something on his mind.” Jiang Ke’s eyes were slightly sharp.

This was a very rude behavior, but Jiang Ke was a veteran of the Jing Zong Dynasty and the current prime minister.He is extremely upright and dedicated to serving the public, and is highly respected by Xiao Ye.After experiencing three messy emperors, Jiang Ke finally found someone like Xiao Ye who had the potential to be a wise emperor. Jiang Ke wished that Xiao Ye would always hold himself to the standards of a saint.Seeing that Xiao Ye was distracted at this time, his eyes immediately widened.

“Prime Minister Jiang, Prime Minister Jiang.” Wei Yuan on the side quickly smoothed things over. “It’s already Haishi. Officials have been busy all day, so it’s normal to feel tired now.” He is a good old man among the prime ministers, and he is used to taking responsibility and making peace.

“What Prime Minister Wei said is that Prime Minister Jiang is old and should take a rest early.” Upon hearing this strange voice, Xiao Ye knew it was Zheng Niankuan.Zheng Niankuan was the father-in-law of the deposed emperor Xiao Yao, and was originally supposed to be the head of the country.As a result of the Five Kings Incident, Xiao Yao died, and Zheng Niankuan’s daughter also hanged herself, allowing Xiao Ye to take advantage.He was born in a noble family, his family ancestors had the merit of serving the dragon, and he was a veteran of the Jingzong era. Xiao Ye could not do anything to him and could only let him hang around in the position of prime minister, popping up from time to time to cause trouble for him.

There are three factions among the five prime ministers in the court.Xiao Ye spent the whole day watching them fight openly and secretly with their disciples and former officials, as well as a group of nobles who were unwilling to be left alone, and a bunch of clan members who wanted to come out to make a difference.His emperor is doing better and better, but he also feels that life is getting less and less interesting.

In fact, he became the emperor just for that person.He knew that Ye Xuan wanted to be a wise king, so he tried his best to govern the country.To say how kind and tolerant he is is actually just an appearance.But Ye Xuan wanted him to do so, so he covered up his coldness and indifference, hiding all his deep thoughts in the darkness.

Finally, at the second quarter of Hai hour, Xiao Ye finally escaped from Chongde Hall.He took Gao Chengfu alone and walked to the Yuying Palace in a familiar way.

Ye Xuan didn’t sleep and heard familiar footsteps. She put down the book in her hand and said, “You’re here.” They are both smart people. Xiao Ye will come, and Ye Xuan also knows that Xiao Ye will come.”Sit down, Jiulang.” Ye Xuan poured a cup of tea for Xiao Ye. Seeing Xiao Ye’s sticky desire to come over and hug her, she did not avoid it.Letting Xiao Ye rest her chin on her shoulder, Ye Xuan said calmly, “Jiulang, do you still want to continue to be an official?”

Xiao Ye raised his head and smiled: “If you continue to do this, I can no longer hold you like this?”

Ye Xuan got angry for no reason: “Since you know this, why do you keep making the same mistakes again and again? It’s impossible for the two of us. If you don’t want to get stuck in the mud and lose your reputation, don’t come to see me again!”

“I don’t want to.”

Ye Xuan was startled: “What?”

Xiao Ye held her hand and pinched her slender fingers like green onions: “I said I didn’t want to.” He brought Ye Xuan’s hand to his lips and kissed it. His tone was understated, but revealed an irresistible stubbornness, “I only want you, and I don’t need the rest.”