I became the tyrant's only belief.

Chapter 44 As long as the overtime pay is enough

In the carriage, Chu Liuzheng, who was kneeling upright, tried hard to hold back a yawn, feeling unlucky.

[We all work and get the same salary, so why should I work overtime when others have a day off? Is the tyrant targeting me on purpose?]

Xiao Jingfan paused as he was turning the pages of the book and sneered in his heart.

Isn't it this woman who wants to see the scene?

I'm not happy about bringing her out!
How many people want to accompany me but don’t have the chance. This damn woman doesn’t know how to cherish me at all!
He put down the book and said, "Tea."

Chu Liuzheng immediately put away his reluctance and carefully took the freshly brewed teacup and presented it to him.

Xiao Jingfan took it and looked down at the tea bowl.

I saw a few yellow chrysanthemums floating on the water, emitting a slightly bitter herbal fragrance.

He lowered his head and took two sips. The tea was not bitter at all, but rather had a hint of sweetness, which greatly relieved the discomfort in his throat.

He looked up at Chu Liuzheng who was kneeling obediently and asked, "Why do you want to soak chrysanthemums?"

Chu Liuzheng lowered his head slightly, looking at his black shoes, "Your Majesty, I noticed that your eyes were red and you coughed twice this morning. It must be because you are too angry."

"Chrysanthemum is cool in nature and can relieve heat and toxins. When brewed with wolfberry, cassia seed, and honeysuckle, it can suppress heat and reduce dryness, clear the liver, and improve eyesight."

"You are very attentive." Xiao Jingfan felt relieved. He took another sip of tea and asked, "The honeysuckle tastes bitter, but this tea tastes sweet. What trick did you use?"

[If it’s bitter, just add sugar. What else can you do? ]

Chu Liuzheng rolled his eyes in his heart, but there was no sign of abnormality on his face.

"In reply to your Majesty, I added a small piece of roasted candy to the tea. The sweetness of the candy can neutralize the bitterness of the honeysuckle. I asked the imperial physician in advance, and the roasted candy will not destroy the medicinal properties, but will have a moisturizing effect."

Xiao Jingfan lowered his eyes and stared at the pearl flowers in her hair. Compared with her inner thoughts, the latter words were indeed more pleasant to hear.

He fiddled with the bodhi beads on his four fingers, thinking that this woman had previously revealed the spy in the Dark Guard Camp and had made another contribution. Now it was just the right time to reward her with tea, so he asked, "You have served me wholeheartedly, what reward do you want?"

Chu Liuzheng:?

[Has the stingy tyrant become rich recently? Why has he suddenly become so generous? ]

[As for rewards, of course it has to be silver, the more the better! ]

I think so, but I can’t say it literally.

Chu Liuzheng said respectfully: "It is my duty to serve Your Majesty wholeheartedly. I dare not ask for a reward."

[Oh my, my reward! Tyrant, why are you asking me? Can't you just give me some silver? Or add some monthly silver! ]

Not greedy though.

Xiao Jingfan raised the corners of his lips, drank the tea slowly, and then said: "As a ruler, you should clearly distinguish between rewards and punishments. Good work should be rewarded, but since you don't want anything..."

[Ah! Tyrant, you are such an incompetent leader! Where is your emotional intelligence? Be a little more considerate of your subordinates!] Chu Liuzheng cried in his heart, [I want a reward! !]

The smile on Xiao Jingfan's lips deepened, and he suddenly changed his words: "But I can't not reward you, so I'll just mention your monthly salary. Tell the Ministry of Internal Affairs that you will receive a third-class monthly allowance from now on."

【Huh? 】

Chu Liuzheng was touched that he didn't expect the situation to turn out so well.

[Woo woo woo, Tyrant, you finally act like a human being again! ]

[Third class, the same level as the head maids, that's ten taels!!]

[It’s exactly doubled, hahaha! I’m rich! ]

Chu Liuzheng immediately kowtowed and said, "Thank you, my Lord, for your grace."

"Stand up." Xiao Jingfan picked up the book again and said, "Add more tea."

Chu Liuzheng was willing to do this this time. [As long as I get enough overtime pay, I don't mind working like a slave! ]

Xiao Jingfan's eyes moved slightly and he glanced at the person next to him.

If his officials had the same awareness, how could there be so many parasites in the country? Then why would they worry about the people not having a stable life and the country not being prosperous?
"Master, we are almost at Prince Shun's Mansion." Zhou Yuande knocked on the carriage to remind him.

Hearing this, Xiao Jingfan raised his hand and opened the window on his side. Xie Hui, who was riding beside him, came over immediately and said, "Master, shall I go and notify the Shun County Prince's Mansion to welcome you?"

"No need." Xiao Jingfan glanced at the azure sky, his eyes flashing coldly, "I am going on a tour incognito, I don't want to cause too much noise, so I'll go like this."

"Yes." Xie Hui accepted the order and at the same time lit a candle for Prince Shun in his heart.

Your Majesty is obviously looking for trouble. I don't know how Prince Shun provoked Your Majesty.

Chu Liuzheng also sensed a strong intention to stir up trouble from the tyrant's words. She quietly opened the system and planned to take a look at the situation in Prince Shun's mansion first.

【There are so many guests! 】

[Hmm? Prince Shun wants to sever the father-son relationship with the Dian Gong Prince, and expel him from the clan. Funny! Is the Dian Gong Prince courting death again? ]

Cut off ties?

Xiao Jingfan's eyes lit up and he pricked up his ears silently.

Chu Liuzheng thought he was concentrating on reading the book and quickly scrolled down to read the details.

[Tsk tsk, he is indeed a man who can successfully survive under the tyrant's butcher knife. Shun Junwang's move of cutting off the firewood from under the cauldron is ruthless. Let the crazy prince choose between power and status or beauty. ]

[Do I even need to choose? With the selfishness of the Dian Gong prince, he would definitely choose power and status.]

[Oh, excellent. Adults don't make choices, they want everything, and give you the best. Do you really think that your two capable half-brothers are vegetarians? I don't know how many times I have put on you in front of Shunjun Wang. If it weren't for Shunjun Wang's wife's pressure and effort, you, a fool, would have been abandoned long ago. ]

[Hmm... He's not completely stupid yet. He knows how to play the emotional card. Unfortunately, Prince Shun is determined. The emotional card is useless.]

[These two half-brothers are so quick to get the news. Are they here just to show off or just to watch the fun? ]

[Unfortunately, the Princess of Shun County came and sent the two away, so the eye drops were not applied. ]

[Oh, this beating is comparable to the one my mother gave me with a carrying pole. The crazy prince is quite tough. His face was twisted in pain but he didn’t say a word.]

[Tsk tsk, it turns out that Prince Shun is using this trick of suffering and letting the Dian Gong Prince go. ]

Chu Liuzheng was a little disappointed. He glanced down out of habit, and the disappointment immediately disappeared.

[Miss Zhu is here! Miss Zhu is going to look for the Crazy Prince! Miss Zhu... Holy shit!!]

Xiao Jingfan, who was eavesdropping, was so frightened that he exerted force and pinched the page, leaving several folds.

Just eat melon, why are you screaming suddenly?
My hands almost shook and I tore the book!
This is a unique copy!!

He raised his eyes unhappily and looked at the person beside him.

The woman knelt upright on the cushion beside the small stove. From Xiao Jingfan's perspective, he could only see half of her beautiful profile.

The sunlight shone through the glazed windows on the top of the carriage, like a beam of light shining on the woman.

Under the yellowish halo, the woman's fair skin exudes a warm luster like jade, the corners of her eyes are slightly upturned, her red lips are full and raised, and the fine fuzz on her cheeks adds a bit of childishness to the woman.

Because he saw something surprising, his eyes blinked faster than usual, and his long, curly eyelashes fluttered like butterflies.

Perhaps it was because she was a little hot sitting by the stove, a blush appeared on the woman's cheeks, like a new peach in March, or as if peach blossoms were just blooming, pure and beautiful.

His eyes paused slightly, and Xiao Jingfan's hand holding the book unconsciously tightened a little, and a hint of darkness appeared in his eyes.

It seems that this woman has more than just beautiful hands.

if……

(End of this chapter)