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This is the true thought of Chen You at this moment.
Indeed, three women make a scene, and there aren't even three yet.
Su Niantang, seeing the gazes of the two, quickly covered her flushed face and returned to her room.
Chen You looked at Yi Tsuhua, his eyes shifting.
"Look at the mess you've caused!"
Yi Tsuhua rolled her eyes, as if to say, "It's not my fault!"
Lin Jiang, with a gloomy face, found Ergou.
"Ergou!"
Ergou looked at the cold-faced Chen You and felt a shiver run down his spine.
"Uh... Sir, this is a misunderstanding. That little while is roughly equal to a moment, a moment is about half an hour, half an hour is equivalent to an hour. So isn't that more than an hour..."
"Good job, Ergou! You've rounded up well. Today I'll give you some extra lessons. Let’s talk about physics!"
"Physics? What physics?"
"Mechanics! The action of force is mutual!"
"Ah, Sir, I was wrong..."
Ergou's cries echoed for a long time!
After dealing with Ergou, Chen You's anger subsided, leaving only Ergou gently rubbing his sore backside.
"Sir, could you be a bit gentler next time?"
"Do you dare to do it again?"
Chen You said fiercely.
Ergou shook his head repeatedly.
"I won't, sir!"
Chen You looked at Ergou, gently patting his head as he spoke softly.
"Ergou, if you speak out of turn again, I'll teach you philosophy!"
"Sir, what is philosophy?"
"Philosophy? Some people are dead, yet they still live on; others are alive, but they have already died!"
"In other words, some haven't been spanked yet, but their behinds are already aching!"
Ergou rubbed his sore backside and asked quietly, "Ah! Sir, I really won't do it again next time. Can I skip this philosophy lesson?"
Chen You said nothing and walked out of Yi Tsuhua's courtyard.
A gentle breeze, occasional misunderstandings, and fleeting moments of intimacy with Yi Tsuhua.
In this remote Sang Village, Chen You found a sense of peace for the first time.
Is there anything wrong with Sang Village? Where the heart finds peace is home!
As he stepped along the village path, Chen You forgot the bloodshed of his past and the conflicts of the present.
For a moment, Chen You wished he could be just an ordinary person from Sang Village.
Born here, die here.
At this moment, within the Great Xia Imperial Palace.
The New Emperor sat calmly on the couch in the study.
On the table lay a thick stack of memorials from the officials of the day.
He casually picked one up, glanced through it briefly, and then tossed it to the floor.
Then he randomly selected another, took a quick look, and threw it aside as well.
By now, a thin layer of memorials had accumulated on the ground.
The content was surprisingly consistent; all were urging the New Emperor to abolish the Former Emperor's He Dong Salt Quota.
"Worthless, a bunch of worthless fools. Can none of my officials think of a solution? Must we abolish the Former Emperor's system? The esteemed court officials are not even as capable as a mere eunuch. What use do I have for you all in Great Xia?"
The New Emperor was furious. Even though he had already found an answer from Chen You, and despite the urgency of the matter, he was unwilling to adopt Chen You's suggestion.
He did not believe that none of his court could come up with an idea.
However, the reality was that all the memorials submitted by his officials were about how to abolish the Former Emperor's system.
This made him very angry—he had no choice but to be angry.
He did not want to lose to Chen You like this, yet he found himself unable to surpass Chen You.
Not even with a single suggestion.
In his heart, if he acknowledged Chen You even once, then he would be no different from his father; they would both be mere puppet emperors controlled by eunuchs.
This was something he could not accept.
“Chen You! Why won’t you kneel at my feet? Do you insist on being that powerful official for all eternity?”
In the imperial study, the New Emperor vented his dissatisfaction without restraint.
The numerous palace maids and servants fell silent, not daring to make a sound.
“A report, Your Majesty! The Duke of Defense wishes to see you. Please decide, Your Majesty.”
A eunuch trembled as he knelt on the ground, waiting for the New Emperor’s command.
The New Emperor suppressed his rage, his expression returning to calm indifference.
A tone devoid of emotion escaped his lips.
“The Duke of Defense? Good timing, I have matters to discuss! Please invite the Duke of Defense in.”
“Yes!”
The eunuch breathed a sigh of relief, quickly responding and heading towards the door.
“Summon the Duke of Defense to the imperial study!”
Moments later, Wei Meng entered the imperial study and bowed respectfully.
“Your Majesty!”
“Duke of Defense, no need for formalities! Someone, bring a seat!”
At the New Emperor's command, several palace attendants hurriedly brought a chair for Wei Meng.
As soon as Wei Meng sat down, he posed his question to the New Emperor.
"Your Majesty? But what is wrong with the strategy proposed by Chen You? Why must we discuss this matter again in today's court?"
The New Emperor snorted coldly.
"Proposed? I have not heard that Chen You has made any proposals!"
Wei Meng frowned slightly; the New Emperor was far too petty, and it seemed unlikely he would achieve great things.
"Then why does Your Majesty not implement this matter? Why must the officials argue in court? Moreover, all the officials' suggestions are merely to abolish the Former Emperor's system, which is truly inappropriate!"
"It is inappropriate, but must I have Chen You teach me everything in the future? If so, what use do I have for the court officials? Besides, if I follow his every word, how am I different from Retired Emperor? Is this world still mine?"
Wei Meng quickly fell silent, no longer speaking.
The issue of eunuchs interfering in politics had always been a sore spot for the Xia Dynasty.
The Old Emperor had relied on Chen You to establish his reign, which was acceptable.
However, the New Emperor could not tolerate such topics; discussing them in the palace could lead to severe punishments or even death.
No official dared to speak up for Chen You within the court.
Those who were sympathetic to Chen You had either died or been exiled long ago.
"Duke of Defense?"
The New Emperor suddenly spoke, and Wei Meng felt a premonition, quickly responding.
"I am here!"
The New Emperor's tone was flat, revealing no emotion as he spoke slowly.
"I heard that yesterday you met with Chen You again?"
Wei Meng's heart skipped a beat.
Indeed!
"Yes!"
Hearing Wei Meng's direct admission, the New Emperor's expression turned mocking.
"What is the reason, Beloved Minister? I recall stating that no one should be involved. Have you forgotten, or are you willfully disobeying?"
Wei Meng shook his head repeatedly, then knelt on one knee and replied in a low voice.
"I dare not, Your Majesty!"
The New Emperor casually toyed with the memorials on the table, seemingly indifferent.
"Oh?"
Wei Meng responded again, his demeanor extremely servile.
"Chen You possesses an item left by the Retired Emperor and has issued an edict that it may only be presented to Your Majesty ten years after your ascension!"
The New Emperor was intrigued by his words and couldn't help but look at Wei Meng.
"An item left by the Former Emperor? What is it?"
Wei Meng lowered his head even further.
"Your Majesty, the Former Emperor's edict states that it must not be disclosed to Your Majesty until ten years after your ascension! I beg Your Majesty to forgive me for not daring to defy the Retired Emperor's command!"
The New Emperor's expression grew colder as he fell silent.
After about a quarter of an hour, the New Emperor spoke softly.
“ Beloved Minister, you have worked hard for our dynasty, and I naturally trust you. Please withdraw for now! I am tired!”
Wei Meng quickly stood up and took his leave.
In the imperial study, the New Emperor murmured to himself.
“Wei Meng, oh Wei Meng! The Former Emperor's decree? Are you truly going to retrieve the Former Emperor's relics, or are you secretly protecting Chen You?”
“Are you also so ungrateful? I am in a difficult position here!”
The New Emperor's cold voice echoed in the study.
He casually picked up a Qing Ci and smashed it on the ground.
“Come in!”
A hundred Imperial Guards rushed in from outside.
“We pay our respects to Your Majesty!”
“The palace servants in the imperial study have been negligent; strip them of their positions and execute them!”
“We obey the Emperor's decree!”
The cries and wails filled the imperial study!
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