The Prodigal Son

The next morning, the old tailor asked his apprentice to bring the newly made cheongsam to Qin Yu.

After inspecting the cheongsam, Qin Yu immediately took it and rushed to the palace.

Last night, he still couldn't take that final step with Luo Qingyi.

It wasn't that Luo Qingyi wouldn't let him do as he pleased; it was mainly because the pain in his lower abdomen dampened his enthusiasm, and he didn't dare to be too unrestrained for the time being.

However, he stripped Luo Qingyi naked and let her sleep with him.

Anyway, this is a good start!

There's plenty of time!

I've lived two lives!

Be optimistic when you should!

Anyway, the old man no longer cares about his affairs. As long as his health improves, he can live a decadent life anytime!

Qin Yu entered the palace, and after some wandering, he was led by a eunuch to Zhao Luan's bedroom.

"Has anything major happened in court today?"

On the way, Qin Yu asked the eunuch again.

"Physician Qin is truly a master strategist; a major event really did occur in the court today!"

The eunuch, all smiles, flattered Qin Yu and continued, "At today's court assembly, Prime Minister Song resigned, citing his unbearable health, and recommended Gao Yi as prime minister..."

Despite fierce opposition from some in the court, Zhao Luan ultimately decided to reinstate Gao Yi as prime minister and concurrently serve as minister of the Ministry of Revenue.

Du Zhiwen, the former Minister of Revenue, was reassigned as Minister of Personnel.

The imperial court has already sent someone to Fengzhou to deliver the imperial edict.

Got it!

The imperial decree has been sent, so the matter is considered settled.

"By the way, how is His Majesty's mood today?"

Qin Yu then inquired with the eunuch.

He also wanted Zhao Luan to try on this cheongsam today!

If the female demon is in a bad mood because of Song Zhuo's resignation as prime minister, then he'd better be careful.

"This servant does not serve His Majesty, so I am not very clear."

The eunuch smiled obsequiously, "Perhaps Physician Qin could ask the people serving His Majesty."

"All right!"

Qin Yu did not make things difficult for the eunuch.

Led by the eunuch, Qin Yu arrived outside Zhao Luan's palace.

Upon seeing Yun Ying, Qin Yu eagerly approached her, asking, "How is Your Majesty's mood today?"

"Go ask His Majesty yourself!"

Yun Ying glared at Qin Yu with annoyance, wanting to pin him to the ground and beat him up.

It was this bastard who gave His Majesty the terrible idea that helped him overcome his fear.

Her Majesty managed to overcome her fear, but she had been soaking in the cold water for too long and hadn't felt well for the past two days.

If His Majesty hadn't forbidden her and Shangguan Youyi from revealing her situation to others, she would have loved to punch Qin Yu in the lower abdomen a few times and let him taste the same feeling!

Meeting Yun Ying's gaze, Qin Yu felt a surge of displeasure.

I didn't do anything to her, so who is she giving me attitude to?

No wonder she trained this girl!

Just like the female demon, she's unpredictable and capricious!

Inside the palace.

Upon learning that Qin Yu was requesting an audience, Zhao Luan, who had been reclining on the soft couch in her bedchamber reviewing memorials, immediately forced herself to sit up despite her discomfort.

Qin Yu handed the cloth bag containing the cheongsam to Shangguan Youyi, then bowed to Zhao Luan and said, "Your humble servant Qin Yu greets Your Majesty."

"Rise!"

Zhao Luan glanced at the cloth bag in Shangguan Youyi's hand, then her gaze fell on the radiant Qin Yu. "Looks like you're living a pretty comfortable life!"

"Isn't this all thanks to His Majesty's good fortune?"

Qin Yu chuckled, "Your Majesty looks quite well!"

Hearing Qin Yu's words, Shangguan Youyi couldn't help but lower her head and chuckle to herself.

His Majesty is in so much pain that he feels uncomfortable all over, yet he looks quite well?

He really tried to flatter someone but ended up doing the opposite.

"well enough!"

Zhao Luan gave a nonchalant reply, then the item fell into Shangguan Youyi's hands. Curious, she asked, "What did you give Shangguan?"

Qin Yu's lips curled up. "It's the cheongsam that I mentioned to Your Majesty a couple of days ago. Would Your Majesty like to try it on? If it doesn't fit, I'll have it taken back and altered."

Zhao Luan's phoenix eyes flickered slightly as she stared at Qin Yu with a half-smile: "If anyone's going to make changes, it should be the Imperial Wardrobe that takes it back to make them. Why are you being so eager?"

Qin Yu had anticipated Zhao Luan's response, and immediately said with a smile, "I just wanted to see how Your Majesty would look in this cheongsam."

Upon hearing Qin Yu's words, Shangguan Youyi suddenly raised her head and stared at Qin Yu in astonishment.

For a fleeting moment, Shangguan Youyi even considered kneeling down and kowtowing to Qin Yu.

He's a real man!

They dare to say anything!

He even dared to let His Majesty try on clothes for him to see?

Why didn't he say he would personally help His Majesty undress and then help His Majesty put on the clothes?

Has Qin Yu become so audacious?

A cold glint flashed in Zhao Luan's eyes, and she subconsciously clenched her fist.

Has he become arrogant, or has he lost his ability to wield a knife?

"You've gotten bolder and bolder these past few days!"

Zhao Luan's expression changed instantly, her gaze sharp as she stared at Qin Yu, "How dare you flirt with me to my face?"

Teasing?

Qin Yu secretly curled his lip.

What a huge hat!

Is this what you call flirting?

Then what about you clinging to me so tightly in the water that day, rubbing and rubbing against me?

snort!

Try this trick with me?

Today, I'm insisting that you try on a cheongsam for me to see!

Qin Yu made up his mind, but feigned a look of fear on his face: "Your Majesty, please don't misunderstand! This humble subject has absolutely no intention of flirting with Your Majesty! The reason I wanted to see how Your Majesty would look in it is because the effect of Your Majesty trying it on might very well benefit a major plan of our dynasty!"

"What grand plan?"

Zhao Luan averted her gaze, a look of confusion on her face.

"This... I'm afraid I'll disappoint Your Majesty, so I dare not speak presumptuously now."

Qin Yu feigned reluctance, saying, "Your Majesty can try it first. If it works well, I will report back to Your Majesty!"

Zhao Luan lowered her eyes and clenched her fists even tighter.

That bastard!

He was clearly negotiating with me!

Row!

You just wait!

If you disappoint me, see how I deal with you!

Thinking this through, Zhao Luan agreed, "Alright! Since you've put it that way, I'll give it a try! Shangguan, come inside with me."

"yes!"

Shangguan Youyi accepted the order and immediately carried the cloth bag containing the cheongsam into the palace, while casting an admiring glance at Qin Yu.

He is absolutely the number one person in Great Ning who dares to negotiate with His Majesty on this matter!

He has both lustful desires and the audacity to lust after other women, which is not admirable.

But to have both lustful thoughts and the audacity to lust after His Majesty is absolutely admirable!

That's a true warrior!

As Zhao Luan and Shangguan Youyi entered the inner room of the palace, Qin Yu's face immediately showed anticipation.

There was a subtle tension in me.

If the female demon is too conservative and takes her anger out on me because of this cheongsam, I'll probably be in trouble again.

Forget it, forget it!

We've come this far, there's no point in thinking about anything else.

A true warrior dares to face a bleak life and dares to look directly at dripping blood!

wait.

The long wait!

"That bastard!"

Suddenly, Zhao Luan's voice, filled with shame and indignation, came from the inner room.

What the hell!

Qin Yu suddenly shuddered.

Does the female demon really not accept this cheongsam?

In an instant, Qin Yu's mind raced, and he began to think of all sorts of excuses.

Just as Qin Yu was racking his brains for an explanation, the curtain in the inner room was suddenly lifted.

Qin Yu was stunned as he watched Zhao Luan walk out in a cheongsam...