Everything starts from Menghualu

Chapter 520: Court Meeting
"Is that so? Then I understand, ma'am. I don't want to get involved in the past, after all, it's something that has already happened. But what about the future? I still have to take care of it."

"I hope you can understand me, Madam. After all, this is human nature, isn't it?" Qiu Yuan said
"Haha, I knew it. You suddenly brought up these things out of the blue. There must be something wrong. Okay, I just understand what you mean. I will pay attention to it in the future. Is that okay?" Nihuang said
"Haha, Madam, don't be angry. This is my bottom line and principle. As long as it doesn't involve this, I can listen to you about everything else." Qiu Yuan said with a smile

Nihuang nodded after hearing this. Just when she wanted to say something, the hot water was brought in and she could only swallow her words back.

"Okay, Madam, the hot water is here. Do you want to drink it first, you or me? Actually, I would rather we drink it together. What do you think?" Qiu Yuan said with a smile.

"I don't think it's a big deal. I'll go first. Let me make it clear, you are not allowed to do anything stupid, otherwise you will have to sleep in another room today." Nihuang said with a serious face.

"No, Madam, are you serious? You are being too cruel, aren't you? How can this be possible? This, this, this, okay, I'll go out, I'll go out first, okay?" Qiu Yuan said directly
After he finished speaking, he pushed the door open and walked out. After he left, Nihuang began to take a bath. In fact, she was not really unwilling to do so.

It was just that she couldn't accept it for a moment. After all, this was her own room, and she was somewhat uncomfortable. Because of this discomfort, she washed very quickly.

Without being as careful as before, Qiu Yuan was able to return to the room quickly. As soon as he entered the room, he was attracted by his wife. After all, it was a different feeling to see a beauty coming out of the bath.

After feeling the burning gaze, Nihuang felt somewhat uncomfortable, so she said, "I'll have someone come in to change the water, you should go wash up too."

"Okay, okay, actually there's no need to go through so much trouble. I can just use this to wash it." Qiu Yuan said with a smile

"No, I'll ask someone to change it. It will be quick anyway. Please wait a moment." Nihuang said hurriedly
After hearing this, Qiu Yuan knew that his wife was a little nervous, so he did not insist, but waited until the water was changed before taking off his clothes and entering the bathtub.

"Madam, actually, I don't mind at all. You and I are husband and wife, there's no need to be like this. I always feel that there is some distance between you and me. Is it because of him?" Qiu Yuan suddenly said
"Ah? What did you say? I didn't hear clearly?" Ni Huang said in a daze.

"Nothing, I just feel a little emotional. Okay, Madam, I'm done. This is your boudoir. A night of spring is worth a thousand gold. We can't waste this good time." Qiu Yuan said
Nihuang was still immersed in Qiu Yuan's question just now, so she didn't respond. Qiu Yuan didn't care either. He just thought that his wife was shy, so he did it himself.

By the time Nihuang reacted, Qiu Yuan had already completed all the preparations for the war. The battle was about to break out and would not end until three o'clock in the morning.

"Madam, you don't have to go to court, so just sleep a little longer. You don't have to get up with me." Qiu Yuan said with a distressed look on his face.

"Well, I am a martial artist after all, not that delicate. This is your first day in court as a civil servant, how can I sleep well?"

"This situation has never happened since His Majesty ascended the throne. I think today's morning court will be turbulent. You must be careful and don't embarrass yourself," Nihuang said.
"Haha, don't worry, ma'am. I know what I'm doing. There won't be any problem." Qiu Yuan said with a smile

"Okay, I'm relieved that you're prepared. Well, it's almost time for you to go out." Nihuang helped Qiu Yuan straighten his clothes, and then said

Qiu Yuan took the opportunity to kiss his wife, then pushed the door open and walked out. Nihuang looked at his departing back, her face full of worry. She knew very well what her husband would face.

But he couldn't help with this step, he had to rely on himself. In fact, Qiu Yuan also knew the importance of today, so he naturally didn't dare to relax at all.

When he appeared at the palace gate in a purple robe of a civil servant, he naturally attracted the attention of everyone present. There were looks of disdain, mockery, and so on.

He knew that everyone present, including Prince Yu and his followers, were waiting to see him make a fool of himself, but he didn't care because the opinions of outsiders were not important to him.

He was soon invited into a side hall to wait, and this was also a special treatment for officials above the third rank, allowing them to have a place to shelter from the wind and rain, so that they would not have to suffer with those outside.

The ministers in the side hall gathered in groups of three or five, forming small circles, and Qiu Yuan was naturally isolated here. He sat alone in a corner, watching everything in front of him.

He didn't feel embarrassed at all. Instead, he felt very relaxed. No one paid any attention to him, so he could take a good rest. After all, he was extremely tired last night.

What he didn't know was that the people in other small circles were also paying attention to his reaction, but they were soon disappointed, after all, Qiu Yuan didn't react at all.

Soon it was time for court session and all the ministers began to enter the hall one by one. Because the eunuchs had reminded them in advance, Qiu Yuan did not stand in the wrong position.

However, his murderous aura made him out of tune with the ministers around him, just like a tiger among a flock of sheep, looking awkward no matter how you looked at him.

Fortunately, Emperor Liang arrived not long after. Naturally, all the ministers had to bow and pay their respects. Then the same old routine followed: they stood up to report matters if there were any, and dismissed the court if there were none.

The first ones to step forward were naturally the ministers of various ministries, and they reported all the major events in the world, such as disasters in various places, projects, and all kinds of news.

Everything changed when they arrived at the Ministry of Rites. Qiu Yuan, who had been drowsy, suddenly became alert because Chen Yuanzhi actually reported him in class.

"Your Majesty, I think that Qiu Yuan, a military commander, is not capable of taking on the heavy responsibility of the Ministry of Justice, so I beg Your Majesty to revoke your order." Chen Yuanzhi bowed and said

Before Emperor Liang could say anything, all the ministers from the Crown Prince's party stood up to second the motion. Emperor Liang understood what was going on and glared at the Crown Prince fiercely.

"Haha, I really didn't expect that the appointment of just an assistant minister of the Ministry of Justice would actually attract such strong opposition. Well, since you all oppose it so much." "Then let me ask you a question, Lord Qiu, did you hear what the ministers said clearly? Do you have any explanation for what they said?" Emperor Liang asked directly

After hearing this, Qiu Yuan naturally bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I have nothing to explain. Lord Chen is right. I really know nothing about the affairs of the Ministry of Justice."

Everyone was confused after hearing this. What did Qiu Yuan mean? Did he not want this position? So he just gave up?

At this time, not only the ministers thought so, but even Emperor Liang thought so too. So at this time, Emperor Liang had a solemn expression, but he did not say a word. However, the meaning in his eyes was very simple, he was waiting for an explanation.

"Your Majesty, as everyone knows, I am a military officer by birth. I am not very good at criminal law. However, I think I have a decent understanding. I can learn from you for a while." Qiu Yuan said
After hearing this, Emperor Liang felt much better, but Chen Yuanzhi did not intend to let him go. After all, once the arrow is shot, there is no turning back.

"Minister Qiu, it's easy for you to say that you should take your time to learn. The position of the Minister of Justice is so important that you can't take your time to learn. Minister Qiu, I advise you to resign from His Majesty as soon as possible."

"Don't make a fool of yourself and lose face. Since you are a military commander, you should lead the troops in battle. The Ministry of Justice is not a place for teaching and educating people." Chen Yuan said straightly

After hearing this, Qiu Yuan did not speak for a while. It was not that he did not know what to say, but he paused deliberately to allow others to strengthen their memory.

The reason why he did this was clear just by looking at the face of Emperor Liang. When others said it was His Majesty, even the prince couldn't help cursing in his heart.

This Chen Yuanzhi is really a stubborn old man, how can he say such a thing? Qiu Yuan, a military commander, was appointed as the Minister of Justice, which was the will of His Majesty. Isn't it just scolding His Majesty for being incompetent?
At this time, Chen Yuanzhi had obviously reacted, but just as he had thought before, he was now in a difficult situation and could no longer care about so many things.

"Master Chen, what you said is wrong. When Daliang was first founded, the six ministers were all military generals. What's going on? Master Chen, are you saying that they are not competent?" Qiu Yuan said
"You, how can this be compared? How can the beginning of the country be compared with the present?" Chen Yuanzhi said

"Why not? Lord Chen, weren't those generals who founded the country military commanders? Don't they need time to learn?" Qiu Yuan asked
"You, you, you are just making up excuses, you are just quibbling!" Chen Yuanzhi said angrily

"Master Chen, I don't think I am the first one to make a specious argument. Master Chen, is it your own opinion or the opinion of the person behind you that you submitted today?"

"Are you dissatisfied with His Majesty's arrangement, or is someone else dissatisfied? Or are you all dissatisfied?" Qiu Yuan pressed on and said directly.

After hearing this, Chen Yuanzhi's face suddenly turned red, but he could not utter a word. In the end, he was so angry that he fell to the ground. It was unknown whether he was really fainting or pretending.

When Emperor Liang saw that the man was lying on the ground, he naturally said, "Quick, send Chen Aiqing to the Imperial Hospital and let the imperial physician take a good look at him. Make sure he is cured!"

Since the golden words had been spoken, naturally no one dared to delay, so soon, Chen Yuanzhi, who had fainted on the ground, was carried away.

"Alright, let's leave it at that regarding Lord Qiu. Don't mention it again. Alright, today has been such a commotion, I guess there's nothing else to do. Let's go." Emperor Liang said directly
The prince was naturally very dissatisfied after hearing this, but he knew that his father was already very angry, so he naturally did not dare to step forward to stop him.

He could only feel a little depressed. He looked at Qiu Yuan fiercely before turning around and leaving.

When the prince's party saw that the prince had left, they naturally would not stay long. After they all left, the atmosphere in the court became much better, and Prince Yu even responded to Qiu Yuan in a low voice.

Faced with Prince Yu's goodwill, Qiu Yuan did not reject him but smiled back. Everything was said without words. In this way, Qiu Yuan passed the first hurdle on his road to becoming a minister.

Because of the big incident today, Qiu Yuan went straight back to the palace and didn't go anywhere. As soon as he came back, he heard about something.

"Hmm? Madam, have you heard about it? This news came so fast?" Qiu Yuan said with a smile

"Haha, you made the Minister of Rites faint on the spot. Such a big thing must have spread a long time ago. I think he has to know about it." Qiu Yuan said
"These are just small matters, nothing to worry about." Qiu Yuan said
"Hmph, you're so proud after I said a few words to you. Let me tell you, I've already sent someone to Prince Yu's Mansion. I plan to go there quietly tomorrow as you said." Nihuang said
"Oh? Madam, have you finished it? Great, great, that's great. Today's events will make people more convinced of our goal."

"I really want to thank His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. If it weren't for his behavior today, it would be difficult for His Majesty to believe our play." Qiu Yuan said
"Yes, this happened at the right time today, but after doing this, what should we do?" Nihuang asked
"Madam, we'll talk about the rest later. What we need to do now is to get this done first. If the effect is good, we don't need to do anything else." Qiu Yuan said
After hearing this, Nihuang was a little surprised at first, but soon seemed to have thought of something and stopped asking. Qiu Yuan knew at a glance that his wife had already guessed it.

"Madam, should we go back? I'm fine with staying in the palace all the time, but I'm just worried about my parents." Qiu Yuan said with a smile

"Okay, I got it. I'll ask them to get ready and we'll be leaving soon." Ni Huang said
Qiu Yuan nodded after hearing this, but didn't say anything. Soon Mu Qing received the news and rushed over. As soon as she came in, she said, "Sister, brother-in-law, I heard that you are going back? Why are you in such a hurry?"

"Mu Qing, don't blame your sister for this. It was my fault. If you want to blame someone, blame me. After all, we are newlyweds, and this is your sister's family home."

"It's not even been a month since the wedding and the bride is already going back to her parents' home. What about our family's reputation? I don't really care about this, but my parents do."

"Don't worry, we can come back often in the future, but we are newlyweds after all, so we can't stay here for too long." Qiu Yuan said directly
After hearing this, Mu Qing knew that it made sense. It was indeed not suitable for his sister to live in the palace at this time, and it would not be good for his sister's reputation.

(End of this chapter)