Chapter 142: Disaster Relief Without Food but with Banknotes! (1 / 2)
The Minister of Works was startled by his daughter’s actions, his face filled with alarm.
“No, no! This simply won’t do!”
“Ahem… Little Xu!” The Minister forced a smile. “You should head back for now. You’ve worked hard lately—oh, I heard that His Majesty purchased the house you were renting and gifted it to you. Do you have any plans for furnishing it? Just let me know; I’ve got plenty of timber and craftsmen here. Don’t hold back. If it weren’t for you accompanying me today, I wouldn’t have been able to tackle this head-on and might still be drowning in worry. If you insist on being modest, I’ll have no choice but to give you silver as a token of thanks.”
Xu Yanmiao couldn’t refuse, so he cupped his hands and expressed his gratitude. Then, he quickly excused himself. “This humble official will take his leave now.”
[Hurry, hurry! If the Minister of Works suddenly changes his mind and decides to make me his son-in-law, I’m done for. I’m not ready to settle down and start a family yet! I still want to enjoy life!]
The Minister of Works also breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as Xu Yanmiao didn’t have such thoughts, it was fine. Leaving aside the fact that Bai Ze was involved—something absolutely forbidden to harbor privately, or the emperor would never stop scrutinizing their family—there was the issue of familial bonds.
If they became family, and Little Bai Ze attended court and absentmindedly thought about home matters, he’d unintentionally expose every secret of the household. Who could endure that?
After Xu Yanmiao left, the Minister of Works released his grip on his daughter’s mouth and spoke with rare seriousness. “My dear girl, remember this. Anyone else is fine, even if you wish to enter the palace. Although I would oppose it, if you were to threaten me with your life, I’d have no choice but to compromise and beg His Majesty on your behalf.”