Chapter 452 Surprise
The entire hall was so quiet that it seemed as if no one was there. The ministers looked at each other, and no one stepped forward to drive Chu Li away.
Chu Muran’s anger reached its peak. Chu Li was no longer the empress, he was the emperor. Are these people going to rebel?
He looked at the Minister of Revenue Cui Yue and others.
Several officials who betrayed Chu Li looked at each other, and then Cui Yue bravely looked at Chu Li.
"How can Princess Chuchu speak to His Majesty like this? Originally, this country belongs to His Majesty. You can't slander His Majesty just because you are dissatisfied!"
"Yes, yes!" The remaining people echoed: "How can it be like this!"
Chu Li looked at them, a smile on his lips, "Very good, you guys are very good at adapting to the situation."
Several people suddenly felt as if they were being stared at by a powerful beast from behind, and their scalps went numb and their spines went cold.
The other ministers looked at them with contempt. It was obvious that Chu Muran was now tending to use these fence-sitters.
It is estimated that soon, as long as they do not stand on Chu Muran’s side, they will be demoted or expelled from the court by him.
Chu Muran was still not satisfied with the performance of Cui Yue and his companions. Shouldn’t they defend him till death?
What's the point of just speaking lightly of Chu Li like this? Hurry up and denounce her for joining forces with foreign invaders to bully the Great Chu!
Cui Yue met Chu Muran's unhappy expression and instantly understood what he meant. He was good at observing people's expressions and knew what His Majesty wanted.
If you don’t express your opinion at this time, how can you become a first-rank official?
He gritted his teeth, suppressed his fear and looked at Chu Li, "Princess Chuchu is so treasonous that she actually joined forces with the Great Xia Kingdom to coerce Your Majesty. Is she planning a rebellion?"
Chu Li laughed, "Rebellion? I'll be the first to sacrifice you, a traitor!"
Cui Yue was so frightened that his hair stood on end. Chu Li's aura was too terrifying, and he wanted to kill him first.
Chu Li turned to look at Chu Muran, "I will temporarily give up the throne to him."
"Chu Muran, remember your promise: Muran's sincere heart is only for the people of Dachu. If you have selfish motives, you will not die well! If Daxia and Dachu fight, the people and soldiers will suffer. Why fight? It's because of your selfishness."
"After you came to power, how many good things have you done to benefit the country and the people?"
Chu Muran's chest heaved violently. Did Chu Li regret it so quickly?
The ministers all wanted to applaud. His Majesty still retains his elegance even when he is confronting others.
Mu Xinyue was so angry that she coughed violently, and Chu Muran immediately supported her.
"Mother, don't be angry because of your sister. It's not worth it."
Chu Li folded his arms and looked at Chu Muran, "I said that I can give you my throne, but can you accept it?"
She looked at Chu Muran with disgust, "You are just a kid who only knows how to complain!"
Mu Jiangge flexed his wrists and felt so good.
It’s great that the anger that had been stuck in her chest for days finally came out.
Chu Muran clenched his fists and looked at Chu Li, "Chu Li, you are going too far!"
Mu Xinyue grabbed Chu Muran and said, "Let her go."
Her daughter doesn't even recognize her, so why should she humiliate herself?
She didn't believe that Jun Ling would fall for Chu Li. So what if she was beautiful? With her strong personality, men would just avoid her.
Princess Yaohua took Chu Li's arm, snorted coldly, and walked away with Chu Li without looking back.
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After the palace banquet was over, in Anning Palace, Chu Muran asked again: "Mother, didn't my foster father say he would come to Da Chu? When will he arrive?"
Mu Xinyue frowned and asked, "What does your majesty want to see your foster father for?"
"It's nothing. I just feel more at ease when my foster father is here."
"Well, it should be here in the next few days, just wait."
"it is good!"
"Ran'er, you have also seen that it is impossible for Queen Nalan and her daughter to fall in love with our Chu family. You are not allowed to think about marriage anymore."
"Yes, mother, I understand. My sister pretended to return the throne to me just to make fun of me. I will definitely let the people and the civil and military officials see my achievements."
"Just understand it in your heart. Don't pay attention to her. Being a good emperor is the right thing to do."
"Yes, mother." Chu Muran smiled gently.
The Queen Mother never interfered in state affairs, so she didn't know that the treasury was empty.
It doesn’t matter if he doesn’t have money for the time being. When his adoptive father comes, he will ask his adoptive father to kill Chu Li, and then all Chu Li’s money will be his.
Therefore, what does this little humiliation mean in the short term? He should look at the long term. Only by solving the problem of his sister can he sit firmly on the throne.
Three days later, Chu Muran became less and less trusting of Eunuch Li.
He promoted the person who had followed him for many years to be his confidant and promoted him to the position of Grand Chamberlain.
He sent Eunuch Li to the laundry department to do hard labor.
Eunuch Li was washing clothes while basking in the sun, smiling from time to time.
"Eunuch Li, why aren't you in a hurry at all? You used to be so glorious, but now you have fallen to this point."
Eunuch Li beat his clothes with a wooden hammer and said to the young eunuch who was being punished with him.
"Good fortune and bad fortune go hand in hand. Why are you in such a hurry? Good fortune is yet to come for our family!"
Even though Chu Muran is so proud now, he will regret it sooner or later.
He firmly believed that Chu Li would be able to drive Chu Muran out of the palace.
.....
Chu Li stays at home with her children and basks in the sun.
Bingxia put peanuts on the stove rack and said, "Master, don't worry. I feel bad for you for your mother and brother."
Huanyan smiled and placed the roasted peanuts and oranges on the plate. There must be a reason why her master was so calm.
"You don't understand, my sister-in-law is a mastermind. Everything is under control."
Princess Yaohua sat next to her and started peeling oranges.
Bingxia wondered why the princess of the Great Xia Kingdom called her master "Sister-in-law"?
Huanyan was also curious that Master Ye had passed away.
What is the relationship between Emperor Jun Ling of the Great Xia Kingdom and his master?
Chu Li ate the delicious roasted peanuts while looking into the distance.
In addition to Jun Ling, she prepared a bunch of "surprises" for Chu Muran.
He should receive them one after another in the next two days.
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In the imperial study, Chu Muran calculated how much silver was left in the national treasury.
The next time the officials were paid salaries, it was a considerable sum. It turned out that being an emperor was not an easy thing.
We cannot over-exploit the people now, but if we don't force them to pay taxes, where will we get enough money to support officials and soldiers?
Besides, it is impossible for him to live in his father's bedroom forever.
His purpose of becoming emperor was to enjoy supreme power, not to suffer.
"Your Majesty, drink the beef soup your mother prepared for you while it's hot." Mu Xinyue came in with a smile.
Nanny Sun brought him a bowl of steaming soup.
"Thank you, mother." Chu Muran helped Mu Xinyue sit down.
Then he went to drink the soup.
The confidant reported, "Your Majesty, the people are complaining that Your Majesty gives the ministers several taels of silver more in salary every month, all of which is squeezed from them."
"What!" Chu Muran put his hand on the account book, gradually exerting force.
Mu Xinyue frowned. The harem was not allowed to interfere in government affairs. She wanted to leave, but then the imperial guards came to report.
"Your Majesty, the people have blocked the palace gate, and the long line has stretched all the way to the long street. They say..."
"What?" Chu Muran was angry.
The imperial guards stammered, "They said that they wanted you to abdicate and return the throne... to your sister."
“These unruly people!” Chu Muran smashed the soup bowl next to him.
Mu Xinyue also became anxious. She calmed herself down and reminded him, "I heard that your sister was popular among the people when she was in office. Your Majesty should also start with the common people and treat them well. Instead of raising the salaries of officials, it is better to temporarily not collect taxes from the people."
Chu Muran was upset. His mother had no idea that the national treasury was empty and where the money could be obtained if not from the people.
"Pass on my oral order and let General Mu and Mu Feng go to calm the people!"
The eunuch immediately went to ask for help.
Before he could calm down, a young eunuch rushed in, crawling.
"Your Majesty, we need to rush to Lingnan, 800 miles away!"