The Prodigal Son

Su Yu retorted that Song Zhuo's suggestion was absurd!

But Zhao Luan actually approved this absurd suggestion!

A group of ministers, led by Lü Chunqiu and Su Yu, vehemently opposed the proposal.

The Imperial Censor Cui Xu even publicly denounced Song Zhuo for being a sycophant and obsequious sycophant, and even brought up the old grievances about the long-staple cotton incident.

Even so, they did not change Zhao Luan's decision.

As the court session ended, a piece of news spread like wildfire.

Because of Qin Yu's merits, Empress Zhao Luan of Daming appointed Qin Yu as Attendant Gentleman and concurrently as Gentleman of the Six Ministries of War, Personnel, Revenue, Rites, Justice, and Works.

Qin Yu was so overjoyed that he became dizzy and fainted in court. He was rushed to the Imperial Hospital for treatment.

Imperial Medical Academy.

Qin Yu lay there, utterly despondent, cursing the female demon in his heart.

And Song Zhuo too!

You're the prime minister, the mentor of that female demon!

The female demon is acting recklessly, and instead of trying to stop her, you're adding fuel to the fire?

This is such a big deal, and you're treating it like a child's game!

There isn't a single officer or civil official in the entire court who can fight!

So many people, yet they couldn't persuade the crazy, eccentric she-devil!

I don't want to be an official at all!

Seven titles for traditional Chinese medicine practitioners?

I can be a doctor seven times a night, but I can't have seven different doctor titles!

I don't care who it is!

I'm not going to put up with this!

I'll just pretend to be sick!

If the imperial court wants to issue salaries, I'll take them!

Asking me to do anything? No way!

Just as Qin Yu was cursing wildly in his heart, a voice suddenly came from outside.

"His Majesty has arrived!"

Upon hearing this voice, Qin Yu tilted his head and simply pretended to be dead.

Soon, Zhao Luan entered, accompanied by the two generals, Heng and Ha.

"Everyone, step back!"

Zhao Luan waved his hand, signaling the imperial physicians to leave.

The group dared not delay and quickly left the room.

Zhao Luan raised her leg and gently kicked Qin Yu. "Stop pretending! Get up!"

Qin Yu ignored him and continued to play dead.

"You dare to deceive the emperor, huh?"

Zhao Luan narrowed her eyes and immediately ordered, "Yun Ying, drag him away and beat him again..."

Qin Yu's heart skipped a beat, and he stood up abruptly, his face full of indignation. "Your Majesty, you can't do this! Yes, I offended Your Majesty in a moment of madness, but I have also rendered meritorious service to the court and offered suggestions. Even if you want to punish me, you don't have to do it this way, do you?"

This is not how you hold a grudge!

Even an emperor can't be this capricious!

Looking at Qin Yu, who was full of resentment, Zhao Luan couldn't help but feel secretly disappointed.

After a moment of silence, Zhao Luan gestured for Shangguan Youyi and Yun Ying to leave.

"You think I just want to punish you?"

Zhao Luan stared intently at Qin Yu.

Qin Yu secretly curled his lip and asked in return, "Could it be that His Majesty really intends to groom me?"

"I really do have this plan!"

Zhao Luan raised an eyebrow and said, "However, right now, what I need most is for you to serve as the Grand Chamberlain!"

Ok?

Qin Yu frowned.

What does she mean by that?

Could it be that she's craving a man and wants him to keep her company?

Surely not?

As an empress, wouldn't it be easy for her to find a few male concubines?

Why must you look for yourself?

Just because I used Monkey Stealing Peaches and Dragon Claw Hand on her?

Qin Yu thought about it for a long time but still couldn't figure it out, so he shook his head and said, "This humble subject does not understand Your Majesty's meaning."

"I won't tell you; figure it out yourself!"

Zhao Luan's gaze was deep. "If you really can't figure it out, go ask Lord Xue or Prime Minister Song!"

Qin Yu, feeling frustrated and looking at Zhao Luan with a bitter expression, asked, "May I ask, what good does my exhaustion do for Your Majesty?"

"If you consider this tiring, then what am I?"

Zhao Luan snorted coldly, "The position of Six Ministries Secretary is merely a nominal post! However, I would be even happier if you were willing to learn the affairs of the Six Ministries!"

Qin Yu shook his head and smiled wryly, "This humble subject is a lazy person by nature, and I really can't learn it."

"You can decide for yourself; I won't force you."

Zhao Luan, too lazy to argue, said domineeringly, "But you must report to your post in the inner palace tomorrow! Don't pretend to be sick! I believe a beating can cure all ills!"

After saying that, Zhao Luan turned and left without giving Qin Yu a chance to discuss it.

Watching Zhao Luan's retreating figure, Qin Yu couldn't help but frown.

What kind of trouble is this female demon up to?

Why did you insist on appointing me as a court attendant?

Could there really be a deeper meaning behind this?

Song Zhuo's agreement is fine.

After all, Song Zhuo was the prime minister, and he might be afraid that the Qin family would threaten his position, so he might be trying to use this to flatter and destroy him.

But why would Xue Chengdao agree with it?

Hasn't he always had a good relationship with the old man?

Could it be that he's also afraid the old man will threaten his position as Minister of War?

At this moment, Qin Yu was a little confused.

He'd only been away for two months, how could he not tell whether those old foxes in the court were friend or foe?

No!

We need to find someone to get to the bottom of this!

Qin Yu immediately left the Imperial Hospital and headed straight for the Ministry of War.

After receiving the notification, Qin met Xue Chengdao.

"I knew you'd come!"

Xue Chengdao was not surprised by Qin Yu's arrival at all, and asked with a half-smile, "Are you cursing my ancestors to the eighteenth generation right now?"

"right!"

Qin Yu readily admitted, "I not only cursed the ancestors of your Xue family for eighteen generations, but also the ancestors of the Song family for eighteen generations!"

"You little bastard, you actually dared to admit it!"

Xue Chengdao was both angry and amused. He glared at Qin Yu with wide eyes and said, "You dare to insult me ​​in front of your grandfather? Let's see if he beats you up!"

Ok?

What does he mean by that?

Could it be that appointing me as a court attendant is for my own good?

Suddenly, he remembered what Zhao Luan had told him before.

After a moment of contemplation, Qin Yu looked up and asked, "Grandpa Xue, what exactly are you up to?"

Xue Chengdao was displeased. He slowly picked up his teacup and said, "Weren't you quite enjoying yourself when you were cursing my ancestors for eighteen generations? Think about it yourself!"

"If I could figure it out myself, why would I be running around like a puppy to you?"

Qin Yu rolled his eyes, then said with a grin, "Grandpa Xue, don't force me!"

"Oh?"

Xue Chengdao laughed, "You still want to fight me head-on? What, you want to spar with me? How about I give you a handicap?"

"I don't have that ability!"

Qin Yu revealed an extremely smug smile, "At most, I'll take your grandson, who's not even sixteen yet, out drinking, gambling, and whoring! I lack everything now, except money! It might be a little difficult for me to guide someone well, but it's definitely easy to corrupt someone!"

"I……"

Xue Chengdao's old face twitched violently, and he almost jumped up and kicked the little bastard away.

That bastard!

How dare you threaten me with this?

But if that bastard really does that, my grandson will really be corrupted by him!

That's it!

Many ministers in the court couldn't figure this out.

It's really a bit much to ask a young person with little experience to think things through so thoroughly!

Thinking this, Xue Chengdao suppressed the urge to beat Qin Yu up and said irritably, "The position of Six Ministries Secretary is merely to confuse the public and reduce potentially outrageous rumors! Your only real position right now is that of Palace Attendant Secretary!"

Ok?

Is it exactly the same as what the female demon said?

"Why must I be appointed as the Palace Attendant?"

Qin Yu was puzzled.

"You're talented, famous, and come from a good family—you're the perfect candidate!"

Xue Chengli answered matter-of-factly, a mocking smile on his face, "Besides, you even used the 'monkey stealing peaches' trick on His Majesty!"

"I……"

Qin Yu's face darkened.

This can be considered an advantage?

Before Qin Yu could refute, Xue Chengdao asked again, "Are you aware of the matter of the Prince of Chengyang's heir proposing marriage to His Majesty?"

Qin Yu nodded: "I heard about it last night."

Xue Chengdao slightly raised his eyes. "If you were His Majesty, and you neither wanted to marry Zhao Yan nor push the Prince of Chengyang to the side of Chu, what would you do?"