Chapter 71: Your grandmother could be ninety! And (1 / 2)
Night. Wu Ying Palace.
The old emperor surveyed the second-rank ministers below him with a solemn expression, as if facing a matter of national extinction.
Prime Minister Dou furrowed his brows in thought, the six ministers wore distressed expressions, and the newly appointed Left Censor-in-Chief, along with the 69-year-old Right Censor-in-Chief, both had sweat beading on their foreheads. The front, rear, left, right, and central military commanders exchanged glances before the Central Commander took a bold step forward and, with an air of confidence, declared:
“Your Majesty! My eighteen adopted sons will personally guard Xiao Bai Ze’s right flank!”
Initially, “Xiao Bai Ze” was merely a private nickname, but once it became public, everything changed.
“My eighteen adopted sons, each over nine feet tall, are extraordinarily brave. The eldest possesses the strength of nine bulls and two tigers, with excellent martial prowess! I will ensure they protect Xiao Bai Ze’s safety at all costs!”
The Front Military Commander stood abruptly, snorting: “I don’t know all the details, but my 49 household guards are stationed right next to Bai Ze’s residence. They’re elite soldiers, and anyone who wants to harm him will have to get past them first! Each one is skilled in riding and archery! I’ve even equipped them with firearms. Anyone who dares attack Bai Ze will be riddled like a beehive!”
The Minister of Revenue wasted no time: “The residents near Xiao Bai Ze’s home must be relocated. The Ministry of Revenue will cover the expenses.”
The Minister of Works smiled and said: “We won’t touch Xiao Bai Ze’s house, but we can renovate, reinforce, and fortify the surrounding properties. This matter is the responsibility of the Ministry of Works, but…”