Chapter 275: Indeed, indeed, I was lectured by the Emperor for over an hour

Lu Yuan's words left the people present a bit dazed.

This??

What does this mean?

The so-called imperial edict and tiger tally are just the Emperor's orders.

Generally speaking, to carry out such a large-scale military operation, the Emperor must appoint some people to be in charge.

Of course, normally speaking, these are the people from the Ministry of War.

So everyone came early; if the Emperor intended to add someone else, they'd be waiting for that person to arrive.

Or put another way, anyone here who hasn't been summoned by the Emperor should just grab their stuff and leave right now.

After all, this kind of large-scale military operation also requires secrecy.

But generally speaking, it's just these people.

So, since everyone came early, now we just go through the procedure.

Take out the imperial edict and the tiger tally, have everyone kneel to receive the edict, etc.

But what the heck is it that Lord Lu doesn't have the tiger tally or imperial edict?

Why is he missing these two things?

Everyone stared at Lu Yuan with a dazed look, and Lu Yuan likewise looked around at these people with a dazed look.

Huh?

Soon, Kang Linfei, having regained his composure, looked at Lu Yuan somewhat astonished and said:

"Lord Lu, the tiger tally and imperial edict are……"

Next, Kang Linfei explained to Lu Yuan why these two items are needed.

After hearing that, Lu Yuan finally realized, oh, right, there's also this matter.

After Kang Linfei finished speaking, he looked at Lu Yuan somewhat dazedly and said:

"So, Lord Lu… will the Emperor send someone with the edict and tiger tally shortly, or should we go elsewhere to await the edict?"

After Kang Linfei finished speaking, Lu Yuan blinked and said:

"Hmm… I haven't yet mentioned this to the Emperor, so the Emperor doesn't know about it.

So I'll go tell the Emperor now, request the edict and tiger tally, and you wait here a moment.

I'll be right back."

Having said that, Lu Yuan immediately stood up and walked toward the outside.

All present: "?????"

Everyone is now full of question marks.

No…… not……

This…… this Lord Lu…… is playing what kind of game?!!

Is there anyone who can explain what Lord Lu is playing at?!!!

Such a big matter…… and Lord Lu hasn't even told the Emperor?

No…… more accurately speaking……

To mobilize tens of thousands of people, counting logistical units and various rear personnel, even a war of over a hundred thousand.

It involves spending millions in military funds, lasting half a year or even longer, requiring coordination among all departments.

Such a matter can be said to be a top-tier major affair of the entire Great Zhou Dynasty.

So the Emperor basically has no idea at all??

The Ministry of War folks are full of question marks, this……

Is this a joke?

However, after thinking it over, the Ministry of War people didn't say much either.

Anyway…… Lord Lu's relationship with the Emperor is extraordinary, and furthermore, Lord Lu's relationship with Prince Lie is also excellent to an extreme degree.

Back then, Prince Lie didn't beat up Kang Linfei because of Lord Lu's affair?

The Ministry of War people didn't think much of it, merely feeling that this matter should have been Lord Lu privately communicating with the higher-ups beforehand.

It must have already been discussed, so Lord Lu today directly summoned the Cabinet and the Ministry of War.

Although Lord Lu is currently a big shot in front of the Emperor, he rarely appears in court; as a first-time official, there are always things he doesn't know or understand.

That's still normal.

The Ministry of War people think that way, but Kang Linfei is completely not of that opinion.

Kang Linfei thinks a lot, pondering a lot.

But thousands of words boil down to one sentence.

You damn horse!!!

You said you understood, didn't you!!!

You said you got it, didn't you!!!

You said you wanted to keep a low profile, to think things through from the Emperor's perspective, didn't you!!

You understood nothing!!!

You understood jack shit!!!

You damn horse, for such a big matter, you say summon the Cabinet, summon the Ministry of War, and the Emperor doesn't even know!!

You damn horse!!

You really damn horse want to die, you!!

……

Lu Yuan left the Inner Cabinet and went straight to Chonghua Hall.

The Inner Cabinet and Chonghua Hall are not far apart, only a few hundred meters; Lu Yuan jogged all the way and arrived inside Chonghua Hall.

On the way, Lu Yuan saw many eunuchs transporting some fresh seafood inside.

Hmm, it looks like my wife again prepared a lot of tasty food for me at noon today~

Hurry up and finish discussing the matter, so I can go eat a big crab~

After swallowing, Lu Yuan arrived at Chonghua Hall.

At this moment, Lu Yuan saw his second wife, as usual, sitting upright on the throne, looking at the memorial before him.

Her face was full of a joyful expression.

When Gu Qingwan raised her head and saw her husband, she couldn't help but show an extremely joyful expression, gazing at her husband and cooing:

Come quickly, come quickly~~

Huh?

Lu Yuan raised an eyebrow curiously and said:

What is it?

When Lu Yuan arrived at Gu Qingwan's side, he then understood why his wife was so happy.

This is now the autumn harvest season, and reports of joy have come from all over the country.

The granaries and grain stores everywhere are basically overflowing.

This should be the first time such a thing has happened since Gu Qingwan ascended the throne.

It's no wonder Gu Qingwan is this happy.

Lu Yuan looked at the memorials arriving from all over, and couldn't help but smile.

While Lu Yuan was examining these memorials one by one, Gu Qingwan beside him no longer cared that there were other people in the hall.

She then immediately embraced the man right there, gave a kiss, and then gazed at Lu Yuan with a face full of love, cooing:

Older sister really loves you to death~

Lu Yuan was startled by his wife's sudden attack.

But after coming to his senses, Lu Yuan snapped, accompanied by Gu Qingwan's infinitely alluring moan, and raised an eyebrow, saying:

Why didn't you tell me, when going to the Inner Cabinet and Ministry of War to discuss the Liujin Dynasty matter, you need the tiger tally and imperial edict? It made me run a trip for nothing, and also let people talk nonsense!

This matter, Lu Yuan definitely told his wife.

It definitely can't be as others think.

Moreover, how could that be possible? The country is about to go to war; how could I not tell Gu Qingwan?

This matter definitely needs to be said.

Lu Yuan had already said it yesterday, together with the matter of Kang Linfei's reinstatement.

However, Lu Yuan could not possibly tell this matter to Kang Linfei and the people of the Ministry of War.

How to say it?

Just say that last night, during a break with His Majesty, when His Majesty was lying on me wanting more, I found a moment to say it?

So I can only bear it all myself; being a man is hard~

But how come my wife, the imperial edict for Kang Linfei's reinstatement has been issued, yet the Liujin Dynasty matter hasn't been settled?

At this moment, Gu Qingwan embraced her man and cooed:

Oh dear, older sister forgot, this morning after coming back I just finished handling Kang Linfei's matter, and then various memorials came up from below.

After older sister finished reading and became happy, she forgot the remaining matters~

Lu Yuan raised an eyebrow and said:

Then what do you say should be the punishment for you?

Gu Qingwan was startled, then her noble, mature perfect face flushed crimson, and then she gave Lu Yuan an alluring white glance, saying:

In broad daylight... last night you exhausted older sister, why are you coming again~

Lu Yuan then raised an eyebrow, amused, and said:

Oh?

Last night?

Last night you weren't constantly clinging to......

Before Lu Yuan could finish speaking, Gu Qingwan immediately interrupted him and cooed:

Come on, come on~

Older sister will do as you wish~

Right here~

On this throne~ come quickly and torment older sister~

Huh?

To be honest, Lu Yuan really didn't expect this now; it's just a little marital fun.

But looking at this incredibly tempting wife, Lu Yuan swallowed a little saliva.

And Gu Qingwan gave Lu Yuan an incredibly tempting white glance, saying:

But you must be gentle when tormenting older sister, for older sister is carrying your child~

Moreover, this matter today is also because older sister carrying your child made her slow-witted, and you also bear responsibility~

After coming to his senses, Lu Yuan blinked, then raised an eyebrow and said:

Good for you, you dare to say your man is wrong; I must now properly punish you!!

The attending Grand Eunuch, upon hearing Lu Yuan's words, knew what Lu Yuan would do next.

In the next second, the Grand Eunuch walked straight out of the room.

He showed no expression at all, and even his heart remained calm.

Composed.

This is just standard procedure.

Before this, the two of them could suddenly get aroused while eating; what is this?

About half an hour later.

Lu Yuan opened the door from inside, stepped out and immediately closed it, and just before shutting the door he pursed his lips at the wife sitting by the throne who was tidying up.

At this moment, the gorgeous Gu Qingwan gave Lu Yuan a withering look, not even glancing at him, and continued tidying up quickly.

After Lu Yuan closed the door, the Grand Eunuch beside him held up a tray with both hands, approached Lu Yuan and said respectfully:

"Lord, the Tiger Talisman has been retrieved."

Look, this is what professionalism is!

This is professionalism!

I hadn't even finished speaking to the Grand Eunuch, and he already brought the Tiger Talisman!

Truly befitting someone who works before the Emperor, this is professionalism, having keen insight~

After Lu Yuan picked up the Tiger Talisman and slipped it into his pocket, he looked at the Grand Eunuch and said:

"Go back in after five minutes, get the Imperial Edict, then hurry and deliver it to the Cabinet; I'll be waiting for you on the second floor."

The Grand Eunuch quickly bowed and nodded, saying:

"All right, all right, Lord, you go ahead first; I'll be right there."

Lu Yuan nodded, then headed back.

After Lu Yuan left, the Grand Eunuch finally breathed a sigh of relief, then hurried to the corner of Chunghua Hall and called out:

"All right, all right, everyone come up."

After the Grand Eunuch said that, a line of palace maids and eunuchs quickly came out.

The leading eunuch, bowing and scraping, approached the Grand Eunuch and asked curiously:

"Godfather~ is the Lord again discussing some big matter with the Emperor, not even letting us wait in front of the main hall?"

The Grand Eunuch, without changing expression, said:

"I guess it's about the Gilded Dynasty; haven't you seen the godfather personally activating the Tiger Talisman?"

Every time Lu Yuan does that with the Emperor, the Grand Eunuch has to think up something, come up with reasons to help give excuses.

Although, I could blow my beard and glare, but I don't have a beard.

Anyway, I can furrow my brows and stare, saying there's nothing to worry about, don't pry.

But if we always do this, not finding a proper reason to speak of, it really wouldn't look good if it got out.

Fortunately, this time the Gilded Dynasty matter provides cover, so Lu Yuan being alone with the Emperor for over half an hour can be explained.

Thinking of this, the Grand Eunuch also sighed.

You say… you say… why can't the Lord and the Emperor hold back…

Often it's just in broad daylight that they suddenly get aroused……

These two are really into it……

The poor thing is me, always outside trying to come up with reasons.

I'm having a hard time!

It's too hard!

……

Lu Yuan, strolling along while smoking, returned to the second floor of the Cabinet.

At this moment, everyone was waiting.

After Lu Yuan returned, he glanced at the people inside and smiled, saying:

"Soon, the Tiger Talisman has been retrieved; the Imperial Edict will arrive shortly."

Saying this, Lu Yuan placed the Tiger Talisman at the center of the table.

After saying that, Lu Yuan sat back in his seat, smoking, waiting for the Grand Eunuch to deliver the Imperial Edict.

Meanwhile, Kang Linfei, sitting beside Lu Yuan, looked at his appearance, fell silent for a moment, then suddenly said:

"Lord Lu, you've been scolded by the Emperor for such a long time, right?"

Huh?

Lu Yuan stared at Kang Linfei, bewildered.

This…… why would you say that?

The people from the Ministry of War nearby also looked at Kang Linfei, confused, not knowing why he said that.

At this moment, Kang Linfei seemed like a time-traveling sage who sees through everything, wise-faced, and began his reasoning:

"The Emperor dotes on Lord Lu extremely, even to the point of indulgence.

Before, no matter what, as long as you, Lord, said something, the Emperor would agree immediately; but this time it was forty to fifty minutes.

I suppose this time, Lord, you were reprimanded by the Emperor?

Lord, you really went too far this time!

You've completely crossed the line!"

Kang Linfei felt his analysis was absolutely correct!

Not a single bit wrong!!

Just think, how much the Emperor doted on Lu Yuan before?

Basically speaking, as far as Lu Yuan is concerned, whatever he wants to do, as long as it's not excessive, it gets approved right away.

Take his own reinstatement this time as an example; it's exactly like that.

That night, Lu Yuan went to seek him, and the imperial edict came down at eight o'clock the next morning.

I wouldn't be surprised if His Majesty had someone dispatched to handle this matter as soon as he got up early in the morning.

But this time.

Lu Yuan was gone for forty-five minutes, counting the round trip and time for other matters, he dawdled a bit.

Lu Yuan was definitely lectured by His Majesty for over half an hour straight!

And after Kang Linfei finished speaking, those people sitting opposite from the Ministry of War blinked, then also chimed in:

"Exactly, exactly...

My lord, you really went a bit overboard this time; before you act next time, you really ought to think it through carefully."

At this moment, Lu Yuan stared at Kang Linfei with a bewildered expression.

"This... this old man thinks too much, doesn't he?"

And Kang Linfei, full of confidence, looked at Lu Yuan and said:

"How about it, Lord Lu—could what I said possibly be wrong?!"

Lu Yuan blinked, then broke into a grin and said:

"Indeed, indeed, I was lectured by His Majesty for over half an hour."

Good grief, I almost got sat to death by my own wife.

(End of chapter)