[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-time-travel-the-heroine-has-arrived":3,"chapter-time-travel-the-heroine-has-arrived-time-travel-the-heroine-has-arrived-chapter-1299":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Time Travel: The Heroine Has Arrived!",{"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},1337437,1782,"Chapter 1298: Her Royal Highness the Princess vs. Stand-in Hidden Guard (Part 24)","time-travel-the-heroine-has-arrived-chapter-1299",1299,"\u003Cp>How did this notion arise?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It turns out that the newly appointed Emperor, once the Imperial Court settled and everything was under his control, began to recruit skilled craftsmen throughout the Heavenly Dragon Dynasty to construct a magnificent palace within the Harem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initiating grand construction just after ascension and building lavish residences made many ministers worry—this is not a good omen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How many fallen emperors were led astray by extravagance!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, these ministers dared not voice such thoughts aloud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They only tactfully advised His Majesty, noting that the late emperor was always frugal, suggesting that the Emperor might follow the late emperor’s legacy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Xiao watched Minister of Revenue on the Imperial Court, showing no emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Minister of Revenue was an old man with a mustache, looking very shrewd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, to hold such a position, one couldn’t be without a sharp mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Minister of Revenue had abilities, but was very stingy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obsessed with money, he valued it above all else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The late emperor thought having such a person as Minister of Revenue might be a great idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evidence proved it was indeed a good decision; since his appointment, the national treasury had grown increasingly abundant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Xiao certainly affirmed his abilities, but sometimes felt this old fellow was quite annoying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially at such a time...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the start of the court session, the Minister of Revenue had been talking non-stop for a time equivalent to Zhan Cha!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The underlying message of his lengthy speech was—all about having no money! His Majesty, you need to be frugal!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the Emperor’s increasingly low pressure, many ministers silently took a step back, distancing themselves from this brave Minister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the saying goes, newly appointed officials burn with three fires, not to mention he was the most esteemed in Heavenly Dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he wants to build a palace, you should just let him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the Heavenly Dragon Empire is strong, the national treasury is abundant; building a palace or even another Imperial City would be no problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Xiao patiently listened for a while, realizing if he didn’t speak up, this Minister might continue for another Zhan Cha. He finally couldn’t help but interrupt him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Minister Qian, I have a few questions to ask, could you please respond.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Minister of Revenue was taken aback, not quite understanding the Emperor’s intentions, and had to bow: \"Please ask, Your Majesty; I will answer to the best of my knowledge.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are there any of my citizens who can’t eat their fill or dress warmly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minister Qian was puzzled: \"Your Majesty’s grace is widespread; the people of Heavenly Dragon are well-fed and clothed without concern.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well, I ask again, have I levied exorbitant taxes on the citizens?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minister Qian respectfully replied: \"You are kind, Your Majesty; there have been no such taxes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Further, I inquire about my national treasury income last year?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reporting to Your Majesty, it was...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minister Qian instinctively reported a series of numbers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He realized his mistake a moment later, hastily looking towards the Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Xiao regarded him with a faint smile: \"Such a vast income without major expenditure, Minister Qian, you claim there’s no money?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minister Yao’s legs instantly weakened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such words can’t be followed up!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he dared say there was no money, the Emperor could issue an order to confiscate—where did last year’s treasury income go?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minister Qian looked at the Emperor who had tempted him into this pit, feeling utterly helpless: \"Reporting to Your Majesty, this old Minister made a mistake in calculation just now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh~\" Long Xiao seemed enlightened, \"So, there is money, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minister Qian nodded with difficulty.\u003C\u002Fp>",606,"2026-06-05T20:08:58.880Z",1,"novelbin.me","f450c89ad4f022baaf42469bcf9e93617235ecdfe7301a1edeaf7ec579a8952f","time-travel-the-heroine-has-arrived-chapter-1300","time-travel-the-heroine-has-arrived-chapter-1298",1764,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftime-travel-the-heroine-has-arrived-cover.jpg"]