The Tyrannical Emperor Reborn Chapter 23 Part 2

Qi Junmu's expression remained indifferent. "Imperial Mother exaggerates. If the Empress has done wrong, I will never shield or cover for her. But I must first know what has happened to so enrage Imperial Mother."

Hearing this, the Empress Dowager's mood lifted slightly. She turned to Consort Dowager Xian beside her and said in a firmer tone, "Consort Dowager Xian, you tell His Majesty what happened."

Consort Dowager Xian rose, looking somewhat embarrassed. "Your Majesty, this matter was something I discovered by accident.

The Fulang's Modern Young Husband Chapter 363 Part 2

The prefect thought about recruiting troops again, but the silver had already gone into his pocket and been spent—most of it sent to the capital as "gifts." He didn't have money to recruit soldiers and buy horses. Even if he had it, he wouldn't want to spend it!

And so the matter was delayed again and again.

Fang Zichen: "......"

This prefect—he's got some nerve, I'll give him that. Doing something this brazen and covering it up for years. And nobody said a word. Of course. Officials always look out for each other.

The Tyrannical Emperor Reborn Chapter 23 Part 1

Chapter 23

At these words from Ruan Jiqing, Qi Junmu chose to completely ignore Wen Wan and focused his attention on Consort Dowager Xian instead.

His first thought was that Qi Junyou had been sent out of the capital by him without so much as a word of notice, and now so many days had passed without a single message coming back—Consort Dowager Xian was bound to be getting restless.

Back in Emperor Jing's harem, the atmosphere had been subdued and peaceful.

The Fulang's Modern Young Husband Chapter 363 Part 1

Chapter 363 

The river channel hadn't even been dug yet, and even if the explosives were ready, there was no use for them. With Zhao Ger handling matters outside, Fang Zichen had thought he could take a few days off—but now there was no chance of that.

The backlog of official memorials had piled up like a mountain. Minor matters the deputy prefect could decide on his own, but for major issues, Fang Zichen had to make the call.

He hadn't even looked at the memorials the deputy prefect had sent over earlier.

The Tyrannical Emperor Reborn Chapter 22 Part 2

Upon learning that the Empress Dowager and Fuhua had arrived, Qi Junmu had Ruan Jiqing help him sit up and lean against the headboard.

The Empress Dowager looked at the Emperor, her eyes carrying some worry, but even more sternness.

Fuhua had already sensed some tension between the Empress Dowager and Qi Junmu last time. Now that the Emperor was ill, it was the perfect time for mother and son to mend their relationship, so she said, "Your Majesty, are you feeling better now?"

The Fulang's Modern Young Husband Chapter 362 Part 4

Lao Wang stepped forward.

Earlier, he had tried to talk sense into the old man, but the man wouldn't listen. He thought Lao Wang had been singing praises for Zhao Ger and the prefect all day; the other day, Fang Zichen and his party had gone to Lao Wang's house, and plenty of people had seen it. The old man figured Lao Wang must have taken bribes—why else would he keep sticking his neck out for them?

That day, after Fang Zichen and his people left, Shi Ger and Xiao Zhu brought out a handful of sweets. The packaging was exquisite—the oiled paper tied with a little red string, clearly not cheap.

The Tyrannical Emperor Reborn Chapter 22 Part 1

Chapter 22

No matter how much Qi Junyou loathed Qi Junzhuo, no matter how much he gnashed his teeth over that younger brother's deeds—even if he wished he could tear the man apart—the Emperor, for his part, was thoroughly pleased.

Any means would do, so long as they could keep Qi Junyou in check—that was true ability. Besides, Qi Junyou had always enjoyed a good reputation as a gentle and virtuous gentleman. Yet now, hounded relentlessly by Qi Junzhuo, he had lost all his composure and was even showing signs of turning into a shrill scold. This only proved that his so-called "gentlemanly" name was nothing but empty talk.