allonlinenovel Chapter 356 The Queen's Arrival 7
Chapter 356 The Queen's Arrival 7
Xuanyuan Che nodded slightly, his face solemn: "My dear minister, what you said is very true. I also feel that this matter is of great importance. However, I firmly believe that when God wants to give a person a great responsibility, he must first make his heart and mind suffer and his muscles and bones work hard. Although I was frightened, fortunately, God has blessed me and I am fine.
As for the celestial phenomena, I believe that they are a test for me and our great country, and we should be more diligent to respond to the will of heaven. "
The other Lord Li asked boldly, with a gleam of curiosity in his eyes.
"Your Majesty, I dare to say that the matter of the 'thunder from the sky' has spread among the people. They say that the evil concubine has seduced the emperor, and the people are in a panic. The rumors are spreading everywhere, and I am afraid that people are uneasy."
Xuanyuan Che felt annoyed. This kid Li was really asking for trouble. He even dared to frame his beloved. After this incident was over, he would definitely teach him a lesson.
However, Xuanyuan Che did not show anything on his face, but smiled slightly.
“Rumors are just rumors after all and cannot be trusted.
As the Son of Heaven, I should set an example, not believe in evil spirits, and not be afraid of what others say.
I will take this incident as a lesson, pay more attention to people's livelihood, open up channels for communication, let the people live and work in peace and contentment, and bring the people of the world together.
In this way, the rumors will be dispelled by themselves.”
As soon as these words were spoken, the court fell silent, and then a chorus of approval was heard.
Some thoughtful officials nodded secretly, thinking in their hearts how to use this opportunity to gain more benefits for themselves.
At this critical moment, more people choose to remain silent and wait and see.
The court meeting continued, Xuanyuan Che discussed state affairs with his ministers, and the bizarre incident of "being struck by lightning" was gradually overshadowed by more important national affairs.
However, the incident of the evil concubine still became a topic of conversation in the harem and among the people.
After the court session, Xuanyuan Che ran to Qingrou Palace to see Cheng Yurou. Rouer had been wronged yesterday.
Cheng Yurou was crying. She had worked so hard to climb to her current position, but now it was in jeopardy. She was really scared.
Especially the way the palace maids and eunuchs looked at her as if she was a monster, as if she would eat them, made Cheng Yurou feel very uncomfortable.
"Your Majesty, you are here. Rou'er is so sad."
Xuanyuan Che hugged Cheng Yurou and comforted her softly.
"Don't be afraid, I'm here, no one can bully you."
Cheng Yurou didn’t see the hint of surprise that flashed across Xuanyuan Che’s face when he saw the paleness on Cheng Yurou’s face. She was still covered in bruises yesterday, so how could she be healed so quickly today?
Thinking of the evil concubine that the court officials talked about, his heart trembled. This couldn't be true.
Thinking of Cheng Yurou's gentleness and kindness, Xuanyuan Che put aside his doubts.
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Not long after, Xuanyuan City returned and the imperial palace held a banquet to commend the God of War and many soldiers.
At the banquet, the lights were bright, the sounds of stringed instruments were melodious, and all the ministers gathered together to celebrate the triumph of Xuanyuan City and its soldiers.
Xuanyuan Che sat high on the dragon throne. Next to him was Nan Xi, who was dressed in gorgeous clothes. At this moment, Xuanyuan Che still had some sense of propriety and did not let his beloved Cheng Yurou appear.
Xuanyuan Che's eyes kept glancing towards the Prime Minister's position, with secret expectations in his heart.
Prime Minister He, who is over 70 years old, is now sitting at the head of the ministers, holding a wine glass, smiling, and chatting happily with the people around him.
Xuanyuan Che's eyes revealed a bit of eagerness and anticipation. He was well aware of the prime minister's status and influence in the court, and he hoped that he could stand up at this moment and propose a plan for rewarding the God of War Xuanyuan Cheng that was neither dignified nor too luxurious.
However, the prime minister seemed unaware of the emperor's subtle thoughts and still sat quietly.
When the banquet reached its climax, Xuanyuan Che finally couldn't hold back and coughed lightly, attracting the attention of the whole audience.
"My dear ministers, today our Xuanyuan City soldiers have returned victoriously, which is a great honor for our dynasty. I am very pleased and would like to reward the God of War Xuanyuan City and his brave men generously."
Xuanyuan Che's words were full of majesty and generosity. "But I also know that a country needs to be frugal in order to maintain long-term stability. Therefore, I hope that everyone can discuss the matter of rewards together."
Having said that, Xuanyuan Che's gaze fell on the prime minister again, his eyes full of expectation and encouragement.
Upon seeing this, the prime minister smiled slightly, slowly stood up, saluted Xuanyuan Che, and turned to face the ministers.
"Your Majesty is wise and knows that the way to govern a country lies in the way of balance. I believe that the reward for the God of War Xuanyuan City should be based on the principle of offsetting merits and demerits and clearly distinguishing rewards and punishments."
The prime minister's voice was clear and powerful, echoing throughout the banquet. "Our dynasty has a vast territory, but the fertile land is limited. If we give the most fertile land to the God of War, although it would show the emperor's great favor, it would probably cause dissatisfaction among other generals and local officials, and would also be detrimental to the long-term stability of the country."
The Prime Minister paused for a moment, looked around, and seeing that everyone was listening attentively, he continued, "Therefore, I suggest that we choose a strategically important but underdeveloped place on the border and grant it to the God of War as a fiefdom.
This way, we can both honor the war god's merits and encourage him to continue to guard the borders and expand territory for our dynasty; at the same time, we can also avoid the various drawbacks caused by overly luxurious rewards."
Upon hearing this, Xuanyuan Che showed a satisfied smile on his face.
The prime minister was indeed a man of foresight. This move was both reasonable and demonstrated his wisdom and frugality.
So he nodded happily, announced that he would adopt the prime minister's suggestion, and personally issued an edict for Xuanyuan City, officially announcing its fiefdom.
The banquet continued and the atmosphere became more lively.
Xuanyuan Cheng had no objection, and he accepted it calmly. Now that he had a fiefdom, he could no longer return to the capital at will.
Nan Xi had already started discussing with Xiaoying at this moment that this God of War Prince Xuanyuan Cheng was actually that Junior Brother Qingquan.
Nan Xi became a little interested. She would not make a mistake. This person not only looked similar to her, but his aura could not be concealed either.
"Master, I didn't expect that Junior Brother is here too. Let's kill Xuanyuan Che and let Junior Brother take over."
Nan Xi touched her chin and shook her head.
"No, Junior Brother has no memories, I don't know if he will help us. Besides, Yu'er must succeed to the throne in a fair and just manner."
Nan Xi looked at Xuanyuan Che who was sitting in the main seat. The luck of this Human Emperor was still there, and Xuanyuan City was not able to contend with it.
Xuanyuan Cheng also noticed Nan Xi's gaze. He had seen this queen before, but why did he feel a sense of closeness this time?
He was always calm and composed, but there was a voice in his heart that urged him to get closer to the queen.
Xuanyuan Cheng was shocked. Did he have any feelings for his sister-in-law? He asked himself and felt that it was not the case. He was very sure that he did not like the queen, but felt a sense of intimacy.
"What is that? Could it be the affection between family members?"
Xuanyuan Cheng was shocked by his own thought. For a member of the royal family, family affection is the most luxurious emotion.
Xuanyuan Cheng smiled self-deprecatingly, stopped looking at Nan Xi, raised his glass and started drinking.
Nan Xi left the banquet on the grounds that she couldn't hold her liquor. There were mostly cold dishes on the banquet, and nothing delicious, so she might as well go back to the palace and sleep.