[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-peasant-woman-s-decreed-life-as-a-wife":3,"chapter-peasant-woman-s-decreed-life-as-a-wife-peasant-woman-s-decreed-life-as-a-wife-chapter-2105":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Peasant Woman's Decreed Life as a Wife",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1410217,1863,"Chapter 2105: 2102: Forcing an Answer","peasant-woman-s-decreed-life-as-a-wife-chapter-2105",2105,"\u003Cp>Chapter 2105: Chapter 2102: Forcing an Answer\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emperor Xuanming, being so astute, naturally saw that Chu Heng offered these two items today mainly to balance Beirong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was delighted to personally test the effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shouted for He Dequan to personally fetch some water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He first dabbed some ink on his hand, then took the soap and slowly washed it off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Emperor Xuanming’s hands cleaned, He Dequan hurriedly handed over a handkerchief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emperor Xuanming was extremely pleased: “Beloved official, well done!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go, light this candle too. Today I shall use this candle to review the documents.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These words were certainly in praise of Chu Heng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While He Dequan was shocked, he couldn’t help but marvel that Lord Chu was indeed remarkable, always able to help the Emperor solve pressing problems. Which ruler wouldn’t like such a subject?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consort Deng recently wanted to speak ill of Lord Chu to the Emperor, but she might be disappointed this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Heng left the Imperial Study an hour later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And shortly after he departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Zhong and others, along with the Minister of Works and the Minister of Revenue, were summoned into the palace, their discussions unknown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And when Elder Zhong and others left the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there were astute officials, they would notice that simultaneously, Emperor Xuanming transferred some officials from the Ministry of Works, who left with two instructions, secretly heading to Beirong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minister Qi and Grand Tutor Deng were accompanying the Beirong Prince, drinking in a restaurant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their minds were clearly elsewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both had informants, naturally aware of Chu Heng’s entry into the palace today, followed by Elder Zhong and other Imperial Loyalist Faction members entering as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, neither of them was summoned to the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn’t even know what decision the Emperor had made.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding such major political matters, they had always been involved in the past, but today, they were excluded, leaving both a bit discontent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, Minister Qi was worried whether his progress on the Beirong issue was too slow, causing the Emperor’s dissatisfaction and thus the cold treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grand Tutor Deng felt even more uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He relied on the Emperor’s favor for his current position. Ultimately, he had little actual power, mostly just cooperating with the Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, the Emperor doesn’t even call him to discuss major political affairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that his previous actions truly made the Emperor hold a grudge against him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two were quite like kindred spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grand Tutor Deng, not willing to accept this, looked at the Beirong Prince, smiled, and raised his glass: “Prince, I toast to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re so familiar now, there’s no need for formalities. What does the Prince think about trade relations between the two countries?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was forcing the Beirong Prince to express his stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minister Qi naturally didn’t want to fall behind. If they could get the Beirong Prince to cooperate and stabilize the Northern Region’s affairs, the credit would be his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Prince, you understand the current situation well. Surely you’re not willing to let others reap the benefits of your labor?” Minister Qi’s words were heavily implied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s been so long already.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beirong hadn’t sent anyone to fetch the Beirong Prince back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knows how the remaining Princes and lords in the Beirong imperial court might divide his resources and power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Beirong Prince’s complexion wasn’t great, with dark circles under his eyes, barely concealed despite efforts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing their words, he lowered his head, a shadow flickering in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how he verbally denied these words, reality forced him to face them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What the two lords spoke is absolutely right. This prince is naturally willing to cultivate peace with Great Chu.”\u003C\u002Fp>",617,"2026-06-05T23:54:41.335Z",1,"novelbin.me","179d5955acef3efb8a0746921db7083300a0bea51abec5b7424bcbb220c05c42","peasant-woman-s-decreed-life-as-a-wife-chapter-2106","peasant-woman-s-decreed-life-as-a-wife-chapter-2104",2499,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fpeasant-woman-s-decreed-life-as-a-wife-cover.jpg"]