Empress: Your Majesty, please respect yourself, I don't want to be promoted

Lu Chen, who had just taken a sip of water, choked when he heard this and coughed several times in a row.

Jiang Chengwan's words... were no different from rubbing salt into his wounds.

Recalling the experience a year ago when he tried to commit suicide and was dismissed from office, but failed, and instead became more and more self-defeating, he became so heartbroken that he couldn't breathe.

The path to immortality that was once within reach is now an unattainable dream.

It’s comparable to missing [-] billion!

How could he not be heartbroken?

"Lord Governor!"

"Huaiyu!"

Seeing Lu Chen being choked, Chai Hongyu and Fu Hua reacted the fastest and rushed directly in front of him. One helped him straighten his back and the other helped him soothe his chest while spiritual energy poured into his body.

"Are you OK?"

The two pairs of catkins caressed each other back and forth, and Jiang Chengwan's face, who had just reacted with eagerness, suddenly turned cold.

The fist hardened all of a sudden.

The people around them looked at them from time to time, and saw two peerless beauties touching Lu Chen. The latter was enjoying the blessings of the whole family, and their eyes suddenly looked straight, filled with envy.

Damn it, which young man is so shameless, in public...

However, just for a moment, after seeing Lu Chen's appearance clearly, a rather tall man in the crowd suddenly opened his eyes wide with surprise, and blurted out:

"Eh? Master Lu!"

This exclamation instantly attracted everyone's attention.

Lu Chen, who had recovered at the speed of light, was startled. After signaling that he was fine and telling Chai Hongyu and Fu Hua not to be so nervous, he raised his head and looked at the man who had revealed his identity.

"you are?"

Seeing Lu Chen looking at him, the man didn't care whether he was embarrassed or not. He stood up and walked over, bowed to Lu Chen, and then said excitedly: "Little Zhao Dahu, pay your respects to Mr. Lu."

Zhao Dahu?

Lu Chen thought about it for a while and had a vague impression, but he couldn't remember it for a while.

At this time, Zhao Dahu said again: "A year ago, I was drafted by the imperial court to serve in the Wuji Palace. I had the honor to say a few words to you, Mr. Lu. Do you remember it, Mr. Lu?"

After such a reminder, Lu Chen quickly recalled it.

"It is you."

He smiled and quickly found the outline in his memory from the man in front of him.

"We haven't seen each other for a year, why have you grown so much?"

No wonder he couldn't remember it. Zhao Dahu was really far away from the person he was when he was in Wuji Palace. He had changed too much.

"hey-hey..."

Zhao Dahu scratched his head.

"It's thanks to you, Mr. Lu, that my family's life is better."

After a pause, he noticed Jiang Chengwan and others beside him, and said in a nonchalant manner: "These three are your concubines, right? I wonder which one is Mrs. Lu?"

As soon as these words came out, the surrounding air suddenly condensed.

The next second, three eyes fell on Lu Chen at the same time.

In an instant, the awkward atmosphere quickly spread.

Chapter 256 Indispensable

In Zhao Dahu's view, it was normal for a high-ranking man like Lu Chen to have ten or eight women. Even if all of them were as beautiful as gods, he took it for granted.

After all, it was their blessing to be favored by Lu Chen, the great master of Qingtian.

Not only did he think so, but almost all the people who had received Lu Chen's favor also thought so. So when he saw Lu Chen sitting together with three peerless beauties, he subconsciously felt that Lu Chen was rarely free. Take your wife out for a walk.

He was not aware of the extremely awkward atmosphere between Lu Chen and the three women.

"Forehead..."

Lu Chen's face was covered with black lines. He touched his nose out of habit and was about to explain.

However, at this moment, Chai Hongyu suddenly stood up.

"Madam is taking care of things at home and can't leave. Today, only my three sisters will accompany my husband to relax."

As soon as these words came out, Lu Chen couldn't help but be startled.

Not only him, Jiang Chengwan and Fu Hua were also stunned, looking at Chai Hongyu in surprise, as if they couldn't figure out why Mao Chai Hongyu said this.

Lu Chen was clearly not married yet, he didn't even have a fiancée, so where could he have a concubine?

Does saying this to an outsider have any meaning or effect?

However, although they were confused, they made a tacit agreement not to break up the situation. After reacting, they began to think about it.

Zhao Dahu, who knew nothing about this, didn't think much about it. After knowing that the three beautiful women in front of him were Lu Chen's concubines, he still bowed to them respectfully, with nothing but respect in his eyes. , without a trace of impurities.

Lu Chen: "..."

He turned his head subtly and glanced at Chai Hongyu, who had made his own decision.

Of course, it would be too much to undermine him at this time, so he just shook his head, and then responded to Zhao Dahu's greetings naturally.

In the face of ordinary people, he almost never puts on the airs of being a superior. It can almost be said that in such a large court, he is the most close to the people and is deeply loved by the people.

At the same time, people around him quickly noticed something strange here.

"Lord Lu?"

Some diners stood up immediately and gathered around.

"Is this Mr. Lu, the current minister of the Ministry of Industry?"

Naturally, there will not be only one person named Lu in such a large court, but the title "Lord Lu" has a different meaning in the hearts of ordinary people. Therefore, when they saw Zhao Dahu being so respectful to Lu Chen, everyone looked at Lu Chen. His eyes gradually became eager.

Zhao Dahu laughed, and before Lu Chen could respond, he said loudly:

"It is Mr. Lu who has been thinking about us ordinary people and working for our welfare since he took office. He is the biggest Qingtian Master in our Great Xia Dynasty!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes suddenly became extremely fanatical.

"It's really Mr. Lu!"

The next second, everyone lowered their bodies, knelt on their knees, and bowed deeply to Lu Chen from the bottom of their hearts.

"The grassroots people have met Mr. Lu!"

"Meet Master Lu!"

"..."

Over the past year, Lu Chen has done countless practical things for the people. Since he took power, the suggestions he has put forward and the policies he has implemented have all benefited the country and the people. The lives of the people in the capital are obviously much better, even better than The times of all kings from the founding of the country to the present have been much easier.

Lu Chen's policy strategy was not only to make the cake bigger, but also to break the monopoly of powerful families bit by bit, and to regulate resources through various means, which continuously reduced the strength and influence of various ethnic groups in the capital.

The two general strategies are implemented at the same time, and the results will be immediate.

The only flaw is that the Sili region is the center of the world where the most powerful families, the oldest aristocratic families, the most influential sects and other powerful forces in the world are gathered. Most of the forces are alienated from the imperial court, and even more so. He hated Lu Chen deeply.

It's just that this flaw is a great benefit to Lu Chen who wants to be killed.

Of course, ordinary people naturally don't understand that. Under the constant propaganda from thoughtful people, they only know that it was Lu Chen, a father-in-law who devoted himself to the people, who brought them a good life.

Who wouldn’t love such a good official?

More and more people noticed the commotion in the small noodle shop. After learning that it was Mr. Lu who was dining in the shop, the surrounding pedestrians also started shouting.

Seeing the scene in front of him, and feeling the people's heartfelt love for Lu Chen, Jiang Chengwan looked at Lu Chen, who had just become a minister of humerus in just one year. An indescribable softness.

Yes, with such a minister, who can not love him?

Fu Hua and Chai Hongyu silently walked to Lu Chen's side. As he felt the overwhelming public sentiment, they quietly refined their spiritual power and arranged defensive spells around him to ensure his absolute safety.

No matter what time, they will never let up.

Seeing more and more people gathering and bowing down one after another, Lu Chen was helpless and felt a little heavy inexplicably.

Now that he was recognized, Lu Chen naturally couldn't stay here for long, so after responding to the enthusiasm of the people, he quickly left the West City under the escort of Chai Hongyu and Fu Hua.

When the surroundings calmed down completely, Lu Chen felt a little heavy.

To be honest, he didn't dare to face those extremely enthusiastic people.

Those eager and fanatical eyes made him a little uncomfortable.

After all, he knows better than anyone else that although he has done some practical things, he has almost offended the privileged class of Daxia. Among those wealthy families, there are many big families with strong foundations, forcing them to a point of no return. , the backlash must be extremely strong, and not even the Empress or even the Holy King Cangming may be able to withstand it.

That is the power that may change the day!

He was a favored minister who was very popular for a while. Facing this huge wave, it was hard to say what the final outcome would be.

Of course, if he is killed, if there is a chance, he may backhand and take away the enemies before ascending. It is best to die together with those moths that are eating away at the foundation of the empire before ascending.

But no matter what, he cannot always hold a high position and benefit the world as the people hope.

All he could do was arrange everything as much as possible.

That is to say, in preparation before ascension, try not to let people get lost, and let a series of policies that benefit the people continue.

Simply put, just do it with a clear conscience.

Therefore, he is destined to be unable to respond to the expectations of the people.

And somehow, he always felt that since those people were forced to this point, it was almost time for them to fight to the death with him.

After being silent for so long, he was probably gathering strength.

If you don't take action, that's it. Once you take action, it will be a one-hit kill.

If you die, I will die. This irreconcilable contradiction will eventually come to an end.

"really."

Walking on the somewhat dull streets of Dongcheng, Jiang Chengwan suddenly spoke.