The Husband I Snatched Is Not Right!

Chapter 489 - 486: I’m Back, Kid!

Thunder rumbled outside the house.

His brows were smooth, his long eyelashes cast butterfly-wing-like shadows under the lamp, his knuckles were distinct, and his wrist bone seemed as if carved from snow, pleasing to the eye.

Yu Tingwan held an empty jade cup, sat before him, waiting to drink.

"Everyone else grows old, only you remain youthful and robust."

Wei Zhao raised his eyebrow, the corner of his lips slightly lifted.

"I don’t really care about youthfulness.’

"But I admit to being robust."

Three words and you’re talking smut, aren’t you?

How can you call Qingya indecent?

Yu Tingwan glared at him.

"Speak properly."

"That one in the palace gathered everyone, except for Zhu Wei whom I haven’t heard of, all the officials were clearly arranged by the Grand Tutor, showing that the Dog Emperor has a plan in mind, yet he insists the Grand Tutor speak, what is the purpose of that?"

She was perplexed: "Is it just to watch the Grand Tutor scold people?"

Wei Zhao was amused by her.

His shoulders shivered lightly, letting out a suppressed laugh.

"He is indeed mentally ill, but not to that extent."

After three boils, the fragrance of tea filled the air, and he poured the tea soup into the empty cup in the young lady’s hand.

Wei Zhao spoke warmly: "Although the emperor’s power is supreme, he always maintains a surface harmony with officials, he wouldn’t do the offending things."

"During Yang Changzheng’s term, building dikes and canals was no small project, it involved a lot, not something he could achieve alone. The money he took from me, a lot ended up in his pocket. I’m afraid there were people in the Ministry of Revenue helping to forge accounts."

"The tofu construction project certainly involved the Ministry of Industry."

"Before starting construction, the Ministry of Rites had to pray to the river god."

One could say, to some extent, all Six Ministries were involved.

"Even if those Chiefs of Staff were clean-handed, could they not see Yang Changzheng was profiting from it? There is suspicion of shielding among them."

Emperor Ying knew everything from start to finish.

But who dared to question him?

Wei Zhao: "The Dog Emperor hated Yang Changzheng to the bone, but after imprisoning him, there was no follow-up. The Six Ministries were considered Yang Changzheng’s territory, he is heavily guarded, how could he be at ease? He wanted to reorganize and establish authority, but had always struggled to find the opportunity."

In recent days, the matter of dikes and canals has been brought up, and the public is filled with complaints. At this time, reopening Yang Changzheng’s corruption case, the involved officials will not be spared. The public, lacking insight into the intricate details, merely sees the emperor as a wise ruler, having given a satisfactory account.

But according to Emperor Ying’s style, he would not completely uproot all Six Ministries.

The implications are extensive, and it would inevitably cause Gu Fuju to be ostracized in the court.

At this critical juncture.

Without considering the flood victims, Emperor Ying is still achieving three goals with one stone.

In the bone, the blood is probably cold.

Yu Tingwan pondered deeply.

"Indeed, with Yang Changzheng in prison, court officials turned into mutes, no one demanding a thorough investigation of the Six Ministries, or reorganization of the court."

But soon: "What about He Xuran?"

Isn’t he the upright Imperial Censor?

Wei Zhao: "It’s clear the Dog Emperor was waiting for someone to bring it up, he wouldn’t stupidly turn into the executioner."

Gu Fuju obviously didn’t want to do it either.

But ever since he entered the palace, the eunuch deliberately mentioned Zhu Wei, which was clearly Emperor Ying’s intention.

Wei Zhao: "Yang Changzheng is a discarded piece, the disaster in the affected area is enough to cause the court endless trouble, someone must take over the reorganization of the Six Ministries, and Emperor Ying took the opportunity to promote someone."

To count it, it’s achieving four goals with one stone.

Yu Tingwan: ..."So it’s hard on the Grand Tutor then."

"Not necessarily."

"Bao Pu sent a message saying the master was scolding quite comfortably."

Yu Tingwan: ...

"The Dog Emperor devised countless schemes, but he missed one."

Yu Tingwan: "What is it?"

Wei Zhao smiled: "Zhu Wei... is he really still working for him?"

Exciting.

Yu Tingwan was excited.

"One of yours?"

Wei Zhao shook his head.

Yu Tingwan continued to be excited.

"The Grand Tutor’s then?"

Wei Zhao shook his head.

She kept guessing.

"Xiao Huaian’s or Ying Fuyan’s?"

Anyway, they’re all our people.

Wei Zhao continued shaking his head.

"Caw!"

A bird called outside.

It was the crow thrown out by Ying Fuyan, then returned to Duke Shun Mansion.

It was raining outside.

Fu Meng was hiding inside to avoid the rain.

But the crow was very excited.

It finally came back to live!

It suddenly plunged into Fu Meng’s room.

Fu Meng was lying asleep, the crow approached the tiger’s ear and harshly shouted a sentence.

"You little bastard!"

Fu Meng: ??

Before it opened its eyes, it heard the brazen crow’s voice.

"I, your father, am back!"

Wei Zhao suddenly had a headache.

But he thought, the crow probably couldn’t be stuffed back to Ying Fuyan’s side.

Yu Tingwan was stifling laughter but did not forget the main issue.

"Why are you shaking your head, just say it."

Wei Zhao languidly, then sighed: "It’s Ying Zhi’s."

Before Ying Zhi’s legs had issues, he secretly saved Zhu Wei’s life.

Yu Tingwan nearly spit out the tea in her mouth.

"He’s quite capable then."

This was Yu Tingwan’s acknowledgment.

But in the next breath.

Yu Tingwan: "Did Ying Zhi also sleep with Zhu Wei?"

————

For several days.

Throughout Da Jin.

In teahouses and taverns, small groups of people huddle together, ears perked up, exchanging words.

"Have you heard the news? Emergency reports are coming in from all over, the Holy Emperor is so anxious that he vomited blood."

"The Holy Emperor was in recovery, but now how can he take care of that? It’s said he hasn’t slept for several days. His heart is with the world! A blessing to all people."

"Indeed, the court is discussing proper solutions, opening the treasury for disaster relief silver, let alone sending many officials to combat the disaster."

The people grew more excited as they talked.

Yet in the crowd, a Wei Family Army from a smithy always emerges to pour cold water.

"Really? Does the treasury have money?"

An auntie carrying a basket told him: "Young man, your news is not up to date. All Six Ministries have begun to investigate, a lot of officials have been found taking kickbacks these days, boxes and boxes of silver have been carried out of their mansions, all for disaster relief grain."

The surrounding people nodded in agreement, once again sighing in amazement.

"With such a court, why wouldn’t we live a good life?"

The Wei Family Army dressed in coarse cloth: "Have you asked Duke Shun Mansion?"

"Wh—what?"

Wei Family Army: "The money embezzled by those ministers, most of it was from General Wei. Now that it’s been carried out, shouldn’t it be returned to its rightful owner?"

It seemed quite reasonable.

A woman countered: "The General has always done good deeds, he would naturally agree."

The auntie: "That’s right, there should be priority for the refugees."

She changed the subject.

"However, the court should give them an IOU."

Elsewhere, people were still debating.

"Why is the treasury always empty? We work hard every year, tighten our belts to make a living, and still have to pay money and grain."

"The court has its difficulties too, there are many places where money is needed. Not to mention, the expenses for the imperial examinations are no small amount."

The crowd expressed their understanding.

Everyone wants to have a scholar from their family.

Someone shouted.

"That’s right. The harem needs to support concubines and princesses as well, their clothing, food, and usage are also not a small expense."

"What?"

Someone was dissatisfied.

"That also comes from the treasury?"

"The Holy Emperor uses our money to support women?"

"In that case, could it be that the palaces and mausoleums are also taken from the treasury? Right, the Yangxin Hall was burned, I heard it needs to be rebuilt."

The crowd began to curse.

"Pah, I said, why the treasury is always empty,"

"Benefits are not for us, yet taxes are our responsibility?"

"The Crown Prince’s funeral is said to be extraordinarily grand. The amount of burial items is countless."

The Wei Family Army echoed: "Yes! Not only do we support women, but we also support the dead."