Ming Dynasty: I, Yan Maoqing, am truly radiating auspicious energy!

Chapter 260 I won't help anyone, I'll only help the wall! [Seeking monthly votes]

In front of Huang Jin, Zhu Houcong carefully removed the seal from the memorial box as if he were unwrapping a precious gift.

He then placed the box neatly on the imperial desk, opened it gently, and used only his thumbs and forefingers to pinch out the memorial.

Then it was slowly opened and laid out on the imperial desk.

He then smoothed it out with his arm, making the memorial even flatter...

"..."

Huang Jin finally realized that Zhu Houcong's behavior at this moment was a bit excessive.

Although this matter was of great importance to Zhu Houcong and even to the entire Ming Dynasty, Zhu Houcong was the emperor, and there was really no need for him to go to such lengths.

Fortunately, there are no outsiders here.

Zhu Houcong's delighted voice followed immediately:
"Huang Ban, you must frame this memorial properly and hang it where I can see it as soon as I open my eyes."

"The slaves obey the order."

Huang Jin bowed and replied, thinking to himself that the Emperor had indeed retained a bit of a childlike heart.

In this way, Guo Xun, Zhou Shangwen, and Yan Song, who jointly submitted this memorial, as well as those mentioned in the memorial, will also benefit from Yan Maoqing's influence, since their signatures and names are on the memorial.

These court officials rarely had the opportunity to come into the emperor's sight.

If one can be seen by the emperor the moment he opens his eyes, then one will be remembered by the emperor from time to time, and as long as one is still useful, one is destined not to be buried...

Just as Huang Jin was thinking this.

"call--!"

Suddenly, I heard a heavy, long inhale.

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Huang Jin snapped out of his daze and quickly looked up at Zhu Houcong.

Zhu Houcong, who was reviewing this memorial that was sure to be flawless, suddenly turned pale for some reason. His smug expression froze on his face, and his chest heaved like a bellows.

This is……

Huang Jin was puzzled. Could it be that something had really gone wrong, and the news reported in the memorial was not good news?

But this should never happen. Both he and the Emperor had thought about this matter countless times and couldn't imagine any possibility of an unexpected turn of events.

Even the people of Anda's side will probably try to remain restrained.

After all, this matter is not only beneficial to the Ming Dynasty, but also of great benefit to Anda's troops.

Given time, it's not impossible that he could replace the little prince and sit on the throne of the real Mongol Khan... Anda must have such ambitions!
next moment.

"It's backwards!!!!"

A deafening roar that nearly lifted the ceiling suddenly erupted, and Zhu Houcong abruptly stood up, roaring as he overturned the imperial desk in front of him with a loud crash.

The memorial itself flew far away and crashed to the ground, tearing open a large gash and almost splitting it in two.

"???!!!"

Huang Jin was both shocked and frightened. He didn't dare to say another word and immediately used his Iron Knee Kung Fu to kneel on the ground, trying to save as much breathing as possible.

This is a huge thing, it must be something really serious!

Yan Maoqing!
It must be Yan Maoqing again!

Could it be that the Emperor and he ultimately underestimated Yan Maoqing this time?

Wherever Yan Maoqing is, even in matters that have been settled, this smoking thing can still cause trouble.

only……

Hasn't His Majesty already gotten used to it to some extent, making it difficult for Yan Maoqing to anger him anymore?

Moreover, although Yan Maoqing often did things that greatly angered the Emperor, wasn't he usually still somewhat principled in his actions, at least in important matters? Otherwise, the Emperor certainly wouldn't have repeatedly promoted him, increased his power, and entrusted him with these important tasks after repeatedly provoking him to fury...

This is outrageous!

Zhu Houcong was clearly furious to the extreme; his roaring voice even trembled, and each word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth.
"That scoundrel who's emitting green smoke! I've been lenient with him time and time again, but he's taken my mercy for indulgence and has grown increasingly audacious, now daring to openly defy Heaven!"

"If he is lucky enough to die on the grasslands this time, then it will be a blessing from heaven!"

"If he dares to come back alive..."

Zhu Houcong did not say what he was about to say, but Huang Jin sensed a chill running down his spine.

This time, Yan Maoqing was definitely not alright. He felt that Zhu Houcong's next words must have included the phrase "life is worse than death".

But... the vast grasslands?

Why did he die on the grasslands? What exactly did Yan Maoqing do? Did he leave the pass and enter the grasslands?

But what could he possibly do in the vast grasslands?

Huang Jin couldn't help but recall Yan Maoqing's previous mission to Anda.

That time, relying on his ingenious scheme, he not only forced Anda to make huge concessions, but also sent a hostage to the Ming Dynasty, and it seems that he also extorted a large sum of money from Anda.

Could it be that Yan Maoqing went to see Anda in private again and demanded a bribe from him?

If that were the case, the Emperor should not be so indignant.

After all, the emperor has always been tolerant of loyal ministers, turning a blind eye to corruption, bribery, and the misappropriation of people's property, and sometimes even protecting them.

If Yan Maoqing could extort money from Anda without affecting the Emperor's grand plan, then...

The Emperor would probably not only not blame him, but would likely even have a slight appreciation for Yan Maoqing, and might even let him pocket all the money for his own enrichment.

"Hoo-ho-!"

Zhu Houcong breathed heavily, and after a long time he finally recovered, his body swaying uncontrollably.

"emperor!"

Huang Jin dared not delay, so he immediately got up and rushed forward to carefully help him up.

"I am unharmed!"

Zhu Houcong forcefully shoved him aside, then raised his hand to steady himself against the wall behind him that bore the inscription "Diligent in Governance and Close to the Virtuous," and roared with bloodshot eyes,

"Huang Jin, draft an imperial edict immediately!"

"Order Zhou Shangwen to spare no effort to bring back Yan Maoqing and his Heroic Battalion, and then immediately bring Yan Maoqing back to the capital and deliver him before me!"

"Furthermore, tell Zhou Shangwen that if, by the time my imperial edict arrives, Yan Maoqing has already engaged in battle with Anda..."

At this point, Zhu Houcong paused again for no apparent reason, his face contorting as if he too was caught in an extremely difficult struggle.

"To fight against Anda?"

Upon hearing these five words, Huang Jin's heart clenched violently, and he felt as if blood was being squeezed out of his heart, and his limbs and bones almost burst.

Yan Maoqing was there to oversee the tribute exchange, so why did he end up fighting with Anda?

Could it be that Yan Maoqing left the pass and entered the grasslands just to do this?!

next moment.

He finally saw Zhu Houcong clutch his chest with his other hand, his expression one of extreme pain, and he continued the conversation in an extremely somber tone:

"...Then Zhou Shangwen was ordered to seize the opportunity to assassinate Yan Maoqing with a hidden arrow, leave his Hero Battalion on the grasslands, and immediately lead his own troops back to the border town without delay!"

"Warn him not to think that I am unaware of the roles he, Guo Xun, and Yan Song played in this matter!"

(End of this chapter)