Teasing the First Dragon at the Start

Everyone quickly bowed and said, "Your humble servants pay their respects to Your Majesty."

Zhengjie spread her arms, her wide sleeves creating a gust of wind, and slowly sat down on the dragon throne.

A bright smile graced her lips, clearly indicating some joyous occasion. She was usually quite serious and rarely smiled. And perhaps it was just my imagination.

Zhengjie's appearance is becoming more and more charming. Compared to her former cold and domineering demeanor, she now seems to have a touch of maternal feeling.

On her fair and pretty face, there was a faint smile. Her red lips parted slightly as she said, "Gentlemen, news came from Han today that smallpox has been completely eradicated. What could have affected the entire Central Plains and caused hundreds of thousands or even millions of casualties has resulted in fewer than two thousand casualties. Bai Su is now on her way back to Xianyang."

hiss! ! !

Everyone gasped in shock.

Although they weren't too surprised by Bai Su's cure of smallpox, the impressive achievement still left them in awe and momentarily stunned.

After all, for thousands of years, smallpox has been almost indistinguishable from a natural disaster for the people of the Central Plains.

Every time smallpox ravaged the city, a once prosperous city might end up with very few survivors, and people would have to set up altars and beg the heavens to withdraw their punishment.

But now, Bai Su is emulating Shennong, who tasted hundreds of herbs, and has defeated smallpox head-on for the first time, single-handedly defeating an invincible natural disaster.

Such a person's achievements in conquering nature are enough to be deified and enshrined in temples, making him almost indistinguishable from Shennong, who tasted hundreds of herbs, and Yu the Great, who controlled the floods.

Not to mention the imperial court, Bai Su's reputation among the common people at this time is probably almost equivalent to that of a saint.

"Lord Bai truly deserves to be called the number one talent in Xianyang!" Wang Jian immediately stepped forward and couldn't help but say with a smile.

Old fox!

Sycophant!

They have absolutely no morals.

Everyone couldn't help but curse inwardly, then stepped forward, cupped their hands, and said, "Sir, you are truly exceptionally talented."

"Truly a sage reborn, bringing great prosperity to the nation!"

"As the saying goes, wise rulers produce sages and virtuous men. It is precisely because of His Majesty's virtuous rule and enlightened governance that talented individuals like Lord Bai have emerged."

"..."

These officials are all seasoned veterans of the bureaucracy, and they are naturally adept at reading people and situations.

Although they outwardly showed disdain for Wang Jian's flattery, their actions betrayed their true feelings.

After all, everyone knows that Bai Su holds a very important position in His Majesty's heart, and it would not be an exaggeration to describe him as His right-hand man.

Right now, His Majesty is in high spirits, and Bai Su has performed such a great service. They can take the opportunity to flatter him, win his favor, and strengthen their relationship with Bai Su. Why not?

Zheng Jie smiled without saying a word.

Although she usually disliked sycophants, she couldn't help but feel a surge of joy when these people praised her man.

It's like having your carefully chosen toy appreciated; you can't help but smile slightly.

Cao Shen, Xiahou Ying, and the others were also filled with excitement.

After all, they were all disciples of Bai Su, and in many people's eyes, they could be considered Bai Su's former students and followers.

As the saying goes, "When one person attains enlightenment, even his chickens and dogs ascend to heaven."

Now that Bai Su has made outstanding contributions and is highly regarded by His Majesty, those of them who are his followers will naturally also receive their share of benefits.

While everyone was flattering her, Liu Ji's delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly, and her large, almond-shaped eyes gave her a strange look at the woman in front of her.

"Big sister, what's wrong?"

Seeing Liu Ji's reaction, Cao Jian was puzzled and couldn't help but ask a question.

"No...it's nothing."

Liu Ji shook his head slightly, then looked back at Zheng Jie.

To be precise, it was Zheng Jie's hand that was placed on her lower abdomen.

She wondered if it was just her imagination, but she felt that the maternal instincts in His Majesty's unintentional glances seemed to be growing stronger.

Could it be... that Her Majesty is pregnant?

But how could that be possible?

Your Majesty lives in the deep palace year-round, without a single man by your side, so how could you possibly be pregnant?

and many more……

There seems to be one man who can frequently enter the inner palace without arousing suspicion.

A figure in white appeared in Liu Ji's mind. A thin layer of cold sweat broke out on her forehead. She subconsciously swallowed and said nervously, "No...no way."

Chapter 271 Your Majesty, May I Touch Your Belly?

Outside Xianyang City.

An unassuming yet remarkably familiar carriage was slowly making its way down the street toward the city.

Bai Su asked with a somewhat strange expression, "Why are you looking at me like that?"

Inside the carriage, Mo Xun was biting her lip, her almond-shaped eyes filled with resentment as she stared intently at him. Her silence sent a chill down his spine.

She bit her lip lightly, her expression hesitant, and said, "Well... um, as a high-ranking official, you bear the responsibilities of His Majesty. How can you fool around with disreputable women?"

Bai Su was taken aback and couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time, "When did I ever fool around with promiscuous women?"

"Just then..."

Mo Xun parted her lips slightly, intending to curse Bai Su, "You shameless bastard! Yesterday you were doing such shameless things with that woman of unknown origin!"

But the words caught in her throat.

After all, if Bai Su asked her how she knew, she couldn't very well say that she had peeked through the door, could she? She simply couldn't bring herself to say something so shameful.

After hesitating for a long time, she changed her words and said, "It's that painter. Her background is unknown. Although it was the first time she met you, she was very attentive. She doesn't look like a proper woman at all."

"Your Excellency summoned her so openly; what if she harbors ill intentions? Your Excellency cannot be careless and be misled by a momentary attraction to beauty..."

Looking at the serious-looking girl in front of her, Bai Su felt a mix of amusement and exasperation.

Ji Liang is his woman, and the couple hasn't seen each other for a long time. Isn't it normal for her to be more attentive?

However, seeing the girl's worried gaze, and considering that Ji Liang's identity was rather special and needed to be kept secret, Bai Su could only nod.

Seeing Bai Su's obedient attitude, Ji Liang's resentment lessened somewhat.

She bit her lip lightly and whispered, "I know that as the Grand Master of Ceremonies, you bear a heavy responsibility and are under great pressure. You need to relax, but you should not go looking for those immoral women."

Bai Su scratched her cheek, somewhat puzzled as to what she was up to, and couldn't help but ask, "So, you mean..."

Mo Xun lowered her head, her long black hair obscuring her eyes, making it impossible to see her expression. Only her slightly flushed cheeks and alluring lips could be vaguely seen.

She parted her lips slightly and said in a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz, "Actually..."

Bai Su was taken aback: "What?"

Mo Xun placed her slender hands on her lap, slightly clenching the dress on her legs. After struggling for a long time, she raised her head, revealing a shy and pretty face: "Actually... I can do it."

The soft glow of the sunset shone through the gaps in the curtains, falling like a veil over the girl.

Her clear eyes, trembling eyelashes, clenched little hands, and earnest and adorable appearance made one's heart flutter.

Seeing Bai Su staring straight at him, Mo Xun felt his chest pounding wildly, as if his heart was about to jump out of his mouth.

"My lord, we have arrived at the Imperial Residence."

Just then, the driver's voice came from outside.

Mo Xun's courage, which she had mustered, deflated like a punctured balloon. She hurriedly clutched the books in her arms and said, "M-Master, I'll be going now."

"Hey, you..."

Bai Su was taken aback and subconsciously reached out to call out to her.

Upon hearing Bai Su's words, the girl panicked even more, quickening her pace and disappearing from sight in an instant.

"I just wanted to say that you lost your wallet, why are you running so fast?"

Bai Su looked at the purse that the Giant had accidentally left on the ground and couldn't help but smile: "She really is a serious and adorable girl that makes you want to tease her."

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.......

Inside the Xianyang Palace.

Looking at Bai Su in front of her, Zheng Jie's phoenix eyes softened with tenderness: "You're back."

Bai Su smiled and cupped his hands, saying, "Your Majesty, I have not failed in my mission."

The young man in front of her was much younger than her, but for some reason, she felt a sense of attachment and an impulse to lie in his arms forever.

Zhengjie picked up the teapot and poured Bai Su a cup of hot tea, while asking, "You've worked hard these past few days."

Looking at the stunningly beautiful face so close to her, Bai Su smiled and said, "I was very tired, but as soon as I saw Your Majesty, all my fatigue vanished instantly."

The Empress couldn't help but roll her eyes: "Don't say such things to young girls in front of me. You glib and sycophantic minister, you never tell the truth. I'd never believe you."

Although she looked disdainful, her eyes were full of joy, clearly enjoying Bai Su's cheesy pickup lines.

Seeing this, Bai Su intensified his efforts: "Your Majesty is an honest man and never lies. Who wouldn't be amazed by such a stunning beauty as Your Majesty? Her features are exquisite, her beauty is unparalleled, her skin is as smooth as ice and her bones as white as jade, and she stands tall and graceful..."

"Stop, stop, stop! You scoundrel, don't try to fool me..."

The Empress's delicate ears turned slightly red. She brushed a strand of hair between her brows to hide her flushed cheeks: "You have been gone for several months. You must have encountered many things. Tell me about them."

"It's like this..."

Bai Su briefly recounted to Sister Zheng the various things she had encountered in the area.

Of course, he omitted the details of flirting with his subordinates and having a secret rendezvous with Ji Liang while on business trips.

Zheng Jie's delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly: "These damned gentry and nobles are truly deserving of death. They actually joined forces with the remnants of the Six Kingdoms, intending to overthrow the Great Xia."

Bai Su said, "There's nothing we can do. Wherever these arrows pass, they reveal the truth. Wherever the official roads are open, that's where the imperial decrees are governed."

"In the past, the court's control was limited to the prefectures and counties, while the countryside was mostly controlled by various gentry and the nobles of the former six kingdoms."

"They annexed land, monopolized commerce, and kept slaves in the area. They were like kings who came and went, but the gentry remained constant."