The Hidden Beauty

Chapter 89 Reward
Since the emperor issued the order, any major case will be tried jointly by the Ministry of War, the Dali Temple, and the Governor's Office.

The Ministry of Justice is the leader, the Dali Temple is responsible for reviewing cases, and the Governor's Office has the power of supervision.

As soon as this order was issued, it was clear that the Ministry of War was the only powerful one, while the Governor's Office was on the edge.

Lu Chong suddenly became a popular figure in the court, while Meng Tingzhou's Governor's Office suddenly came to a halt.

As the governor, he stayed indoors for half a month, and his subordinates had conflicts with people from the Ministry of War several times outside, and were remonstrated by the censor.

"Your Majesty, you don't know that those people are used to bullying others by relying on the Governor's Office. Now they feel that the merger of the three departments has put them at a disadvantage. They have been making countless obstacles for the people in the Ministry of War in official matters."

"Your Majesty must strictly investigate and punish this kind of behavior."

His Majesty felt a splitting headache, and he held his forehead and looked at Lu Chong: "What do you think, Mr. Lu?"

Lu Chong has been troubled recently because of the merger of the three offices. On one hand, the people in the Governor's Office are doing whatever they want, and on the other hand, the people in the Ministry of War are complaining every day.

"Your Majesty, the merger of the three departments is a major move by the court. In theory, the Ministry of War, the Dali Temple, and the Metropolitan Government should all actively cooperate. However, I have indeed encountered some difficult problems recently."

He carefully glanced at the emperor, but could not see his expression clearly. He said, "If we follow the censor's advice and teach the governor's office a lesson, the merger of the three departments may go much more smoothly..."

With a "bang", the emperor threw the teacup in his hand directly in front of him. Seeing it shattered on the ground, Lu Chong knelt down hurriedly: "Your Majesty, please forgive me!"

The veins on His Majesty's forehead bulged, and he flew into a rage: "Useless thing! I gave you this opportunity for nothing, but you can't even handle such a small matter!"

Lu Chong was so shocked that sweat broke out on his forehead. "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I will do my best to merge the three departments. However, I have not seen the governor in the governor's mansion several times in recent days. What is the governor's intention this time? Doesn't Your Majesty understand it?"

"If I don't understand, would you still be kneeling here?" The emperor's expression turned cold. "After the merger of the three ministries, the Ministry of War is the biggest winner. But you, a loser, can't even handle his subordinates!"

"Do you think Meng Tingzhou doesn't know what his subordinates will do? I have constrained the power of the Governor's Office, and you actually want me to punish those people. Do you think I am a sieve?"

Lu Chong kowtowed heavily: "I am terrified. But the people in the Governor's Office have always only looked up to Meng Tingzhou and ignored the rest. Not to mention me, they would disdain any minister in the court."

As he said this, he winked at Song Huaizhi who was standing beside him: "Master Song, is that right?"

Song Huaizhi accepted the emperor's request and glanced at him.

The emperor was a little tired and motioned to him, "Song Qing, go ahead."

Song Huaizhi nodded: "In my humble opinion, this is an extraordinary period. No matter who goes to the Governor's Mansion, I'm afraid they won't see the Governor himself."

"I'm afraid we have to find another way and start with the people around him. For example... reward the governor's wife?"

When Lu Chong heard this, he frowned and was about to refute, but he heard the emperor laugh: "The reward is both my consolation and my hint. Song Qing's plan is very clever! Very clever!"

Lu Chong pursed his lips and glanced at Song Huai, thinking that it was indeed the case that the male favorite who came to power could understand people's hearts.

He bowed his head and said, "I dare to ask which lady did the emperor confer the title on?"

After all, Meng Tingzhou has two wives.

It would be nice to reward Liu Huining, after all, he and his father are in the same boat.

But if it was Jiang Shiwan...

This woman is not easy to deal with.

Lu Chong raised his head and met the emperor's cold eyes: "Waste, get out!"

He knew that the emperor had sinister tactics and a ruthless mind, so he dared not delay any longer and retreated hastily on his knees. "Waste! Waste!" The emperor was suddenly furious and overturned the things on the imperial desk. "The great Yan Kingdom can't even find two capable people."

Song Huaizhi knelt down and remained silent.

After venting his anger, the emperor looked at Song Huaizhi who was kneeling on the ground.

In fact, I had already planned to reward him, but I didn't expect that the person in front of me would agree with me.

Is this a coincidence, or is he just too smart?

In the Jiade Hall, His Majesty said leisurely: "Mr. Song, how did you know that I intended to confer a title on the Governor's Office?"

Song Huaizhi's expression changed: "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I can definitely figure it out."

Seeing him kowtow, the emperor waved his hand calmly: "At this point, I actually feel that you are the only one I can use. Song Qing, do you also think that I am good at playing political games?"

Song Huaizhi replied cautiously: "Your Majesty is in a high position, so he must be far-sighted when considering things. A humble person like me cannot spy on you."

He gave a very good answer, without being flattering or judgemental.

The emperor told him to leave expressionlessly.

After Song Huaizhi left, he saw Dehai instructing his subordinates: "These are bestowed by the emperor on the two wives of the governor's office. You must be alert and make no mistakes."

After seeing Song Huai, De Hai bowed: "Sir Song."

Song Huaizhi glanced at the brocade boxes and asked, "Is this for the Governor's Mansion?"

"Yes." Dehai was always polite to him, because he was the most favored person in front of the emperor. "The emperor bestowed it on the two ladies of the governor's mansion. In a few days, the emperor will invite the two ladies to the palace for a banquet on the Mid-Autumn Festival."

Song Huaizhi nodded, his eyes thoughtful.

She is going to attend a banquet in the palace during the Mid-Autumn Festival?
I wonder if her injury has healed yet?
Jiang Shiwan had already removed the gauze bandage, but his skin was still too tender to be touched.

When Pei Qing came, she was watching Ah You imitating the sound of a canary making a "beep beep" sound. Meng Shuling smiled dotingly, "Young Master, you really imitated it."

Jiang Shiwan couldn't help but laugh: "He's over a year old and still can't call people. He can only imitate the calls of birds. I'm afraid he's the only one."

Pei Qing curled the corner of his mouth and suddenly felt that the young master was quite funny.

He nodded towards Jiang Shiwan and said, "Madam, the governor wants you to go to the front hall to receive the reward and express gratitude?"

Jiang Shiwan hummed, "Me?"

"The emperor has gifted a lot of things to the Governor's Mansion, specially for the two ladies of the Governor's Mansion."

Jiang Shiwan followed him to the front hall. Meng Tingzhou and Liu Huining were already there. The eunuch in charge this time was none other than Wang Keshun, who had gone south last time. When he saw Jiang Shiwan, he smiled slightly: "Your servant Wang Keshun greets Madam. After parting at Qinhuai, Madam is still as charming as ever."

Seeing that it was him, Jiang Shiwan nodded slightly: "Eunuch Wang."

Wang Keshun then unfolded the imperial edict and began to read it.

"I have heard that the governor's wives, Liu and Jiang, are of virtuous character, well-behaved and prudent, and are the daughters of Huirou. They are gentle, bright, virtuous, and upright. They are role models for all the ministers, so I grant them this special gift..."

Seeing the rewards being delivered like a stream, Wang Keshun said with a smile: "Mid-Autumn Festival is in three days. The emperor specially invites the two ladies to the palace to attend the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet. I hope the two ladies will prepare well."

(End of this chapter)