40 Rotting (1/2)

The emperor hunting down a tiger got spread throughout the camp very fast, showing his capability. Ever since his return, all the ministers was showing up to congratulate him, and comparing him to the previous emperors, and came to a conclusion: You are in the same group as them.

Though this couldn't really be counted as boot licking, the ministers of this country has been educated to love the country and always will expect something out of the emperor. Also these ministers that are able to be at their position today, would have fought in the court for a few decades, surely they know what and what not to say. JI Wu Jiu is strong in both literature and martial skills, full of talent, also very mature for his age, definitely a good exemplary emperor. They definitely have to be on his good side.

Always hearing good things about him, he also didn't think too much about it anymore. Ye Xiu Ming, that old fart also headed towards him, and forcing himself to praise the emperor as well. Ji Wu Jiu answered half heartedly. Ye Xiu Ming is his teacher, no matter how much he dislikes him, he still have to give him some face. This was also what made JI Wu Jiu different: In the court, no matter who also he can scold, only Ye Xiu Ming he can't if not he will be placed with a title of not respecting his teacher, and will give a new gossip topic for the ministers.

That is why he can only scold his granddaughter.

After the words of praise, Ye Xiu Ming, finally asked about Ye Zhen Zhen's condition.

”The empress hurt her calf, the imperial doctors checked, and already joined back the leg, and she is resting now. If teacher is worried, you can go have a look. Her father must be worried too, ask him to go together as well”

”I humble thank your majesty graces”

This was really counted as a grace, in normal circumstances the empress should not be allowed to meet any ministers at court, not even her father.

That is why when Ye Zhen Zhen saw her father and grandfather, she was very happy, and hurriedly let them forgo the greetings and shoo-ed everyone else out, the three of them sat down to chat.

This year Ye Xiu Ming is already 60 over years old, healthy, lively, and a very experienced background, giving of a very strong and powerful image. Though in comparison to Ye Kang Le, his son who appears to be much more humble and easy to approach.

The both of them asked her about her injury in detail and gave a few advices. Ye Kang Le, seeing that his beloved daughter got hurt, was also feeling down, thinking about what happened scared him as well, lucky the emperor was there in time.

After a little small talk, Ye Xiu Ming suddenly got serious and asked Ye Zhen Zhen ”yesterday the emperor during the morning court, mentioned that you gave the idea for the water reservoir?”

Ye Zhen Zhen surprised ” What idea?”

”The one that asked the farmers to be free from tax instead of getting money from the treasury”

”Yes, there is such a thing, what happened?”

Ye Xiu Ming let out a deep breath and said ”Zhen Zhen ah.. you got tricked… I got tricked as well..”