Let's just drift through life together in this quick transmigration story.

Chapter 728 Phoenix Returns to Its Nest (14)

Wang Shijun was drinking tea in Tingfeng Palace, thinking that if she could have one more child, her life would be complete.

I'm afraid His Majesty won't give birth with him, so we need to think of other ways to resolve this issue.

People are adaptable; there's always a way out.

It just so happens that Wang Shijun knew the secret recipe for an aphrodisiac in his earlier years, which could make people fall in love without them even realizing it.

Xiong Bufan still handed out large sticks to the ministers, hoping they would solve problems with their own strength and stop arguing in the court. Xiong Bufan liked watching the excitement and disliked listening to quarrels.

The newly recruited officials were put into their posts after a brief training.

I had heard about the practice of distributing sticks in the imperial court, but I was just not used to pointing the stick directly at my superior.

Every decision His Majesty makes is wise and brilliant. With their current strength, they should just carry them out. Other matters can be discussed later.

Xiong Bufan smiled slightly as he watched the officials adapt, and everything was back on track.

General Su and Vice Minister Zhao finally managed to control the flood and build the dam, only to find that the court was full of unfamiliar faces.

Moreover, each new face had injuries, and some were not used to it.

But upon hearing the news of Xiong Bufan's resignation and the confiscation of his property, he reluctantly accepted it, at least His Majesty had indeed found disaster relief supplies, which was enough.

Liu Tong is still clinging to her position in the imperial court, and she doesn't dare to leave even though her colleagues have undergone a major reshuffle.

Xiong Bufan: "Vice Minister of Revenue, you need to come up with some ways to make money for me. The buying and selling of officials is banned."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

To be honest, Liu Tong didn't know where she could find the money, but she had no choice but to find a way to make money.

Before a new crisis emerged, Xiong Bufan was able to live a relatively peaceful life, so watching the ministers argue and make decisions in the court every day was quite interesting.

Wang Shijun has now become a permanent resident of Xiong Bufan's palace, although he always sleeps on the couch.

After finishing his state affairs, Xiong Bufan went back to eat, sleep, and watch Wang Shijun dance. After the dance, Wang Shijun ran to Xiong Bufan eagerly and said, "Your Majesty, I would like to ask you to grant me a child?"

Xiong Bufan looked coldly at Wang Shijun, feeling that this man was insulting his profession. Considering that this man provided him with meals every day, he calmly said, "I don't buy and sell people. That's illegal."

"Your Majesty, I do not want a child born to another man. I wish to have a child for Your Majesty."

Xiong Bufan: ??? I'm good to you, and you're after my body?!

Kongkong: "Extraordinary, there's an aphrodisiac in the fragrance."

Upon hearing the words "aphrodisiac," Xiong Bufan understood immediately. He kicked Wang Shijun away, shouting, "You dare to scheme against me?"

Wang Shijun coughed up blood, not yet realizing what had happened, but she had already scrambled over, crying, "Your Majesty, I am innocent! Your Majesty!"

Xiong Bufan initially intended to leave directly, but after a moment's thought, he realized he was in his own palace and said, "Guards, drag Wang Shijun away and change the incense for me."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Wang Shijun clung to Xiong Bufan's leg, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I have my reasons, Your Majesty."

Xiong Bufan pulled his leg out and kicked him again, saying, "I hate it when people scheme against me. Drag him away."

The palace servants had long disliked the Prince, and now they didn't hold back, throwing him directly outside the hall.

The aphrodisiac incense actually had no effect on Xiong Bufan, but the whole thing was disgusting.

Xiong Bufan lay on the bed and ordered his men to throw out the couch that Wang Shijun usually used.

No wonder the emperor liked to refer to himself as "Guaren" (寡人, meaning "I, the lonely one"), because he was truly alone and had no one around him who showed him any real affection. This saddened Xiong.

Kongkong didn't know how to advise Xiong Bufan. Regardless of whether he was the emperor or not, such situations would happen around him; it's just that sometimes he wouldn't encounter them.

Xiong Bufan: "Guards, draft the decree."

Upon hearing the summons, Shangguan Yi hurried over.

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When Zhao Yuanxin heard that the emperor was going to send all the concubines to temples, he was completely unable to accept it.

What exactly did this Wang Shijun do, and why did the emperor suddenly order all his concubines to be sent to temples?

Zhao Yuanxin: "I'm going to Tingfeng Palace to ask Lord Wang what he wants to do."

"Yes."

Zhao Yuanxin made up her mind. Even if it cost her all her official rank, she would still give Wang Shijun a good scolding. This stupid, pig-like thing had actually misled the emperor into dismissing the harem.

Other men of lower rank, upon hearing the news of the emperor, spontaneously led their men to watch the spectacle, and the large group stormed into the palace of the royal attendant.

The main hall doors were closed, seemingly as if they were deliberately trying to prevent Zhao Yuanxin and his group from entering.

Zhao Yuanxin didn't hold back and directly told the servants behind him, "Men, break down the gate. I will bear all the consequences."

"Yes, Father Empress."

Cong Li and Cong Wen came out to stop them, saying, "Father, you can't say you didn't do it. His Majesty will blame you if he finds out."

Zhao Yuanxin shoved Congwen aside, saying, "I have my own arrangements for His Majesty. Break down the door for me."

"Yes!"

Cong Li and Cong Wen were quickly dragged away, and their servants, tied to large pillars, slammed them against the door again and again.

The palace doors were mostly designed for aesthetics and were not very sturdy; the servants opened them after only a few bumps.

The main hall was pitch black, with only a few small nightlights, and no one could be seen.

Zhao Yuanxin looked at the palace and became even more displeased. "Lord Wang, come out here!"

The servants went to light the lamps, and the servants of Tingfeng Palace had already been taken into custody.

Once all the lamps were lit, a young man spotted the figure of the King's attendant, exclaiming, "Father, the King's attendant is here!"

Zhao Yuanxin sensed that something was wrong with Wang Shijun, so he went over and found that Wang Shijun's face was covered in tears and there was blood at the corner of her mouth. She couldn't bring herself to curse, and just quietly asked, "What happened?"

"I've fallen out of favor, so let them laugh at me all they want."

Zhao Yuanxin felt only sorrow. "Why am I laughing at you? Did you disband the harem after His Majesty did that?"

Wang Shijun gave a self-deprecating laugh, "I didn't know, Her Majesty no longer loves me, she no longer loves me."

Zhao Yuanxin remained silent, puzzled. He didn't understand why the man's situation was so difficult.

Now, with nowhere to vent his anger and too lazy to kick someone when they're down, he said to the other young men, "Go back, all of you, go back and pack your things."

"Yes, Father Empress."

Xiong Bufan's imperial edict was issued so hastily that many people didn't even have time to react before the concubines were dismissed.

However, Zhao Yuanxin wanted to try again, so despite the dark, he went to Xiong Bufan's palace.