Chapter 891 - 888: Mutual Understanding Between Monarch and Minister
"There are some matters to discuss..." Dong Qingping said, glancing towards Prime Minister Lu and Lu Jinxian.
Prime Minister Lu, perceptive as ever, understood that some things couldn’t be spoken in front of him and tactfully supported himself on the table, ready to take his leave.
"Prime Minister Lu and Minister Lu need not hurry, sit!" Bai Qingyan gestured to the already standing Prime Minister Lu, signaling both him and Lu Jinxian to sit, "The four present here are ministers upon whom Bai Qingyan will rely heavily in the future; there is nothing that cannot be spoken. Only in this way... can there be mutual trust between ruler and subjects, so that we can work together to establish a strong Zhou Dynasty."
Mutual trust between ruler and subjects...
Because of these four words, Prime Minister Lu’s eyes reddened. Mutual trust between ruler and subjects is the wish of many ministers. Prime Minister Lu quickly bowed to Bai Qingyan in thanks, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your trust. I, an old minister... will exert all my abilities to support the Zhou Dynasty!"
Bai Qingyan nodded and said to Dong Qingping, "Uncle, speak..."
Dong Qingping raised his hand to touch his nose and began, "It’s like this: Minister Lu heard some rumors and was concerned that they might destabilize the Zhou Dynasty, thinking that we are family, he came to personally invite me to join him here!"
Lu Jin noticed that Dong Qingping seemed hesitant to elaborate, perhaps considering Bai Qingyan’s unmarried status, so after saluting Bai Qingyan, he spoke directly, "Your Majesty, having suffered injuries in your youth, the matter of heirs is difficult. Although Your Majesty is still young, court officials and nobles of Dadu City inevitably consider the future succession of the Zhou Dynasty leadership. Though it seems early to discuss this matter, inevitably people will have thoughts, and in the long run... it is truly detrimental to the nation!"