Chapter 160: Haha! There Are Still Good People in the World! (1 / 2)
With the promotions announced and affairs settled, the officials were preparing to conclude the court session.
The emperor, recalling the matter of the “greedy finance clerk,” casually—he swore it was a casual remark—said, “Minister Jin, where is your wife? Have her come to the palace.”
The Minister of Works, who had been lost in thoughts of preserved meat, abruptly raised his head and looked at the emperor with shock and uncertainty. “Your Majesty… at this time of day?”
The old emperor was puzzled. “What? Does summoning your wife require me to pick an auspicious day?”
The Minister of Works spoke cautiously. “Your Majesty, I meant that it’s only just dawn…”
The emperor grew even more puzzled. “What? I not only need to pick a day but also a specific time to see your wife? Besides, it’ll be mid-morning by the time court adjourns.”
The Minister of Works mustered his courage. “Your Majesty… wouldn’t it be more appropriate to consult Her Majesty the Empress?”
The emperor waved dismissively. “Seeing your wife first won’t stop me from consulting the empress afterward. I’m not so old that I lack the energy for both.”
After speaking, the emperor noticed several officials lifting their heads, their expressions seemingly filled with shock.