Book 15: Chapter 65

Book 15: Chapter 65

I was the only member among the four members of Liu Shan Men with his head up.

Who let him in? Who permitted him to enter late? thundered His Majesty.

Your Majesty, it is not their fault. Does your subject not have a golden token to come and go without notification? They let your subject through as soon as they saw it.Folloow current novÊls on nov/3lb((in).(co/m)

Before the angry monarch could order the confiscation of my token, I held my hands up in a salute and conveyed, Congratulations, Your Majesty.

His Majesty stopped mid motion, then frowned. What is the congratulation for?

Would you permit your subject to explain?

His Majesty looked to his confounded vassals, then grumbled, St-st-step forward to speak.

His Majesty was genuinely angry; listen to him stutter. I jogged towards him, looked around to warn everyone not to eavesdrop, then, with a serious expression and soft voice, inquired, Have you had breakfast, Your Majesty.

Cut the nonsense. Explain the congratulation.

Hehe, nothing. I was just worried you felt embarrassed after losing your temper and would confiscate my token, so I wanted to give you an olive branch.

You give me an olive branch?! Am I at fault? Return to your line. Ill have you punished for insolence.

Hey, hey, hey, this is called beating the cook after you have had your meal. You did not speak this way when you asked your subject to complete a task. You were so courteous then.

I was courteous, but did you complete the task? His Majesty paused for a second, then asked, Have you taken one of my sons on as a pupil?

No.

Then what are you wasting my breath for?

It will be soon. Your subject is nearly done thinking about it. Please grant him a few more days.

Pointing at me, His Majesty ranted, Ming Feizhen, I dont like scolding you, but can you not be punctual for once? Is it so hard to attend court?

But I havent asked anything yet.

Your subject will answer everything in his capacity without withholding anything.

Boss stepped on my heel.

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I glanced to my right to see Boss grouch through her clenched teeth, You think were playing around here?! Whats the point of speaking first?

I am trying to make you look good.

Boss was about to pinch me when His Majesty voiced, It is a rare occasion for Duke Ming to take the initiative to bravely speak first. I dont want to get in your way of doing your part for the nation, either. Where did we leave off last meeting?

Someone replied, We left off at Hanlin Academys Academician Lin reporting the militarys Attendant Gentleman.

His Majesty wagged his hand. L-lets move on from that. Anything else?

A general stepped out. Cavalry General also reported Ministry of Rites Attendant Gentleman Zhang.

His Majesty pushed aside one matter after another because it was just case after case of the civil servants and military members reporting each other. The Imperial Censor couldnt even step in with the pace they blasted each other.

An elder suggested, Your Majesty, we cannot just leave so many matters unresolved. How about we seek a neutral partys opinion?

His Majesty was relieved to hear an alternative line for a change. Preceptor Jiang, who do you suggest I listen to?

The new second place in the imperial exams. Did he not offer to help you?

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