Chapter 137: Who would’ve thought! Being dirty and skipping baths had such benefits!!! (2 / 2)
The Minister of Revenue was utterly bewildered and, fearing Xu Yanmiao might overhear, lowered his voice. “I… I’ve never even met his niece!”
The Minister of Public Works sneered. “Sometimes, you don’t need to meet her. Shameless old man.”
You just wait!
The Minister of Revenue: “…”
It’s Over. The Alliance Is Broken.
The Minister of War seized the opportunity to add fuel to the fire, slyly remarking, “If we don’t go to war, how will we create the conditions to recuperate and rebuild? Let’s not forget—the reason you’re all discussing this so-called ‘recuperation’ is because the Marquis of Yongchang is out there fighting Waguo.”
This remark was mainly directed at the emperor.
Your Majesty! The only reason we can talk about how to spend the gold and silver mines is because they were seized through warfare. You can’t just discard us when it’s convenient, only to grovel when you need us!
The old emperor was just about to ponder this when…