391. The Governor: The Female Lead’s Setup
Translator: Guy Gone Bad
Because after several rounds of torture, the assassin confessed, saying that he took the order from Su Bei.
Which aroused uproar, and Su Bei’s OS was, can you make the setup more obvious?
Does the original owner look like he couldn’t afford keeping some men of sacrifice? Who would keep such unqualified men of sacrifice who could even betray his own master?
But there was no way. The flames of war came down on him.
Su Bei did not defend himself, but asked, “What does Your Majesty want?”
Feng Jinghuang’s eyes slightly darkened, and she said word by word, “Assassinating me is a capital crime! All the nine generations of your family will be implicated!”
Su Bei said with a regrettable tone, “But I don’t have nine generations.”
Then Feng Jinghuang stressed every single word, “Then you represent all!”
Su Bei was very calm, totally having no sense of tension, “Does Your Majesty really think it’s me?”
Feng Jinghuang still had a little brain, she avoided his question, “The assassin has already confessed, it’s not something I can decide.”
Su Bei pondered a little, “so Your Majesty only believes the assassin’s one side story, right?”
Feng Jinghuang tightened her palms, “What else should I listen to?”
Su Bei replied, “Absolutely my words.”
Feng Jinghuang looked at Su Bei, like she wanted to say, I have never seen such a brazen person.
But she didn’t, just gritted her teeth and said, “What do you have to defend yourself?”
Su Bei answered, “I have never sent anyone trying to assassinate Your Majesty. If I really want to do that, I will do it myself and success rate will be much higher, maybe no one could find it it’s me.”
Feng Jinghuang pounded the table, “Su Bei! That is outrageous!”
Su Bei said calmly, “I am just trying to defend myself.”
Feng Jinghuang got so mad, “Imperial uncle, what do you say?”
Feng Qianjue threw an eye at Su Bei, “Maybe Your Majesty can leave him to me to interrogate.”
Feng Jinghuang thought that he would take on her side, but he didn’t.
She really didn’t want to hand Su Bei over to him, but on the thought of what Feng Qianjue had promised her, she could only agree.
Feng Qianjued asked Su Bei with a shallow smile, “What does Governor Su think?”
Su Bei said, “I believe that Prince Zhennan will prove my innocence.”
Not knowing why, Feng Jinghuang always felt that she got fooled by those two people.
Feng Qianjue’s smile grew bigger, although he had no idea why Su Bei so trusted him, he was happy.
748, “Captivating bar increased by 5%, current progress 54%.”
This matter just ended without an end. Do you think Feng Jinghuang didn’t want to kill Su Bei directly?
Of course! But she was also afraid of the forces in Su Bei’s hands.
She was afraid that when she put Su Bei to death, Su Bei would directly use his forces to seize her throne.
As for Feng Qianjue, even with the jade pendant, she kind of didn’t trust him.
Later, the autumn hunting was over, and everyone went back to the capital.
Now Su Bei directly quit from attending the morning audience, his reason was that before his name was cleared, he wouldn’t attend it.
But the fact was he just wanted to sleep in.
The morning audience in ancient times was really early, so he could not stand it.
As for the things that he needed to deal with, all of them were shifted onto Feng Jinghuang.
Whether she’d process them or not was not his concerns.
No one didn’t know Su Bei was on purpose, but no one dare say anything, only guessing if he was expressing his dissatisfaction towards His Majesty!
Even Feng Jinghuang herself also thought so.
She thought that Su Bei was trying to give her some pressure, so she couldn’t do anything with him.
392. The Governor: Hand Over the Military Power
Translator: Guy Gone Bad
In this regard, Su Bei could only say that people who may contend for power and profit were all so complicated.
Feng Qianjue kept coming to Su Bei’s mansion using the excuse of investigating him.
But eight or nine out ten times, he was sleeping.
That made Feng Qianjue more and more curious. If it hadn’t been he wasn’t feeling well, how could he be so drowsy all day?
One day, Feng Qianjue used force to dig Su Bei out of his bed and directly asked the imperial doctor to get him diagnosed.
Su Bei had no choice but could only let it be.
But the thing was the imperial doctor couldn’t find anything wrong.
Sure enough, he only said Su Bei’s physical condition was not bad.
But Feng Qianjue still couldn’t get over it.
Imperceptibly, Feng Qianjue found himself too concerned about Su Bei.
748, “Captivating bar increased by 5%, current progress 59%.”
Su Bei propping up his head while watching Feng Qianjue making tea so proficiently, “Do you have something to say?”
Feng Qianjue asked Su Bei, “What do you expect me to find out?”
Su Bei yawned. “Isn’t it obvious? I am not the one who tried to assassinate His Majesty!”
Feng Qianjue said meaningfully, “but His Majesty said it’s you.”
Su Bei had a twitch of his mouth corner, “I know, but His Majesty also agreed to let you investigate this case!”
Feng Qianjue pushed a cup of tea before Su Bei, “Then what chips do you have to let me find out it’s someone else?”
Su Bei picked up the tea cup, blew it and drank a mouthful. “What do you want?”
Feng Qianjue pressed Su Bei’s wrist, drew close to him and said word by word, “I want the military power in your hands.”
Without even thinking, Su Bei felt out the token and threw it to him, “Grab it and get lost!”
Feng Qianjue held the token while staring at Su Bei. His tone was not so pleasant, but there was no trace of reluctance.
Like he didn’t give it a sh*t to the military power at all. How is that possible? “So you just offered it to me like this?”
Su Bei lifted his eyelids, “You really talk too much.”
748, “Captivating bar increased by 5%, current progress 64%.”
Feng Qianjue tightened his hand holding the token, saying with a smile, “Since you are so sincere, I have no reason to be hard on you, right?”
Su Bei kept yawning, he got up and said, “I’m sleepy.”
Feng Qianjue was so helpless, “Didn’t you just wake up?”
Su Bei lied through his teeth, “No, you remember it wrong.”
Feng Qianjue said receptively, “All right, take it as I remember it wrong.”
After getting out of Su Bei’s mansion, Feng Qianjue went to see Feng Jinghuang.
He told Feng Jinghuang, “Su Bei handed over his military power.”
Feng Jinghuang banged on the table while springing up, “Really? Su Bei handed over his military power?”
Feng Qianjue played with the token, “Why should I lie to you?”
Feng Jinghuang couldn’t believe that Su Bei just handed over his military power like that.
She reached out her hand for the token, but was avoided by Feng Qianjue.
Feng Jinghuang gnashed her teeth, “What do you mean?”
Feng Qianjue gave a smile, “Su Bei handed it over to me. I should be the one asking that.”
Feng Jinghuang wide opened her eyes, “How dare you!”
Feng Qianjue said disapprovingly, “Oh?”
Then stuffed the token into his sleeves, “I just want to inform Your Majesty Su Bei has lost half of his forces.”
Feng Jinghuang said sulkily, “All thanks to you, imperial uncle.”
393. Su Bei Made People Both Liked Him and Hated Him
Translator: Guy Gone Bad
After Feng Qianjue left, Feng Jinghuang paced back and forth, feeling that things were kind of losing control.
It seemed that since Su Bei had changed, everything went so unsmooth, was she really not Su Bei’s match?
And, as she remembered, her imperial uncle was not like now.
It was clear that he had favored her most at the time.
If it hadn’t been for him, how could she have persisted to this day?
The next day, on the morning court, Su Bei was still absent.
Before, Su Bei was in control of the whole court, Feng Jinghuang had a big problem of that but could do nothing. But now since he had ignored things in the court, Feng Jinghuang kind of had no confidence.
Not knowing why, maybe she was afraid that Su Bei might have some other evil plan, or those officials would think she wasn’t good enough when processing those state affairs like Su Bei.
Seeing that she was a little absent-minded, the prime minister deliberately raised his voice to call her, “Your Majesty, what do you think?”
Feng Jinghuang then got back to her sense and gave a smile, “Prime minister, can you repeat it. I got a little absent-minded.”
Sure as expected, many people showed obvious dissatisfaction in their eyes, which made Feng Jinghuang quite upset and she couldn’t reveal it.
Although the prime minister felt helpless, but he still repeated, “Many refugees fled into the capital, they’d cause riots if we can’t handle it properly. So I think we can handle it according to the method Governor Su has ever adopted last time.”
The words Governor Su stimulated Feng Jinghuang, so she said using an unpleasant tone, “His method is too cruel, any how those refugees are also my people, how can we forcibly expel them like that?”
The prime minister opened his mouth, but without saying anything against it, instead, he asked, “What does Your Majesty suggest?”
Feng Jinghuang slightly pondered a bit, “Give them food.” After a pause, she continued, “What do you say, imperial uncle?”
Feng Qianjue smiled shallowly, “As long as Your Majesty thinks it’s OK.”
When those words came into Feng Jinghuang’s ears, she thought Feng Qianjue was on her side, so she felt a lot better.
The prime minister had a little problem of it, “but that is not a long-term plan, however much food we give out, it is impossible to go on like this.”
Feng Jinghuang said impatiently, “this is some kind of expediency. We’ll discuss it after settling them down. You are dismissed!”
The prime minister watched her leave, then clapped his hands, “Your Majesty is so capricious, what to do?”
Feng Qianjue’s eyes slightly flashed,, “Prime minister, how did Governor Su settle it last time?”
The prime minister sighed, “His method was too cruel, but also the most effective.”
“Although Governor Su used force to expel those refugees, but he only expelled them to places where they can survive on their own, and also ordered the local officials to support them.”
“At first I also didn’t agree, but it’s true that it’s better for the refugees to be self-reliant than to rely on the court.”
Hearing the prime minister’s words, Feng Qianjue said with a smile, “Prime minister seems not so hostile against Governor Su?”
The prime minister snorted coldly, “I will never connive with him. I just agree with some of his practices.”
Say that finish put a hand to leave.
Feng Qianjue turned his head sideways. So that is the so-called words are but wind, right? It seemed that Su Bei made people both liked him and hated him.
Then he also left the imperial palace, instead of going back home, he went to look for Su Bei.
Because of Su Bei’s order in advance, no one tried stopped him all the way.
As usual, Su Bei still hadn’t gotten up.
When Feng Qianjue went to his room, he was still sleeping sound.
394. A Thankless Job
Translator: Guy Gone Bad
Su Bei in his sleep was like a delicate puppet, so stunningly beautiful.
If it weren’t that Feng Qianjue can hear his shallow breathing, he’d really take him as a puppet.
He approached the bedside and pinched his nose.
Su Bei frowned for having difficulty in breathing, he patted of his hand, made a turn and continued sleeping.
Feng Qianjue made a light sigh, kind of helpless, “you know the prime minister both likes you an hates you?”
Su Bei opened his eyes, turned over to look at him, “What does it have anything to do with me?”
He was here to captivate Feng Qianjue, but not the prime minister!
Feng Qianjue then told him about what had happened on the court, and then said, “What do you think of His Majesty’s decision?”
Su Bei said blandly, “As long as she thinks it’s fine.”
The original owner was willing to help her defend the kingdom, how could he say no? He would never do a thankless job!
Feng Qianjue put his doubt at the bottom of his heart, “You are really not worried.”
Su Bei got up and clapped his hands, and then the servants filed in, then, he said, “It’s not my thing, why should I care about it?”
Feng Qianjue made way to let the servant get Su Bei dressed up, “I heard that Governor Su was very conscientious before.”
Su Bei made a twitch of his mouth, “So? What did I get?”
Speaking of which, he gave Feng Qianjue a meaningful look.
Yeah, he really started to test him.
He was getting impatient with his tasks now, but he didn’t know why.
Feng Qianjue instantly knew what he was implying. Now thinking of everything, it should be that everything was within his expectations, right?
Then, what was the attitude of Su Bei against him?
Feng Qianjue said half-jokingly, “Does Governor Su so trust me?”
Su Bei threw him an inexplicit glance.
Then said, “It’s not that serious. It’s just that a lot of things are not necessary. Too tired. No better than having a sleep.”
This answer let Feng Qianjue feel kind of complicated in the heart, “Does Governor Su hold the same attitude towards everyone?”
Su Bei answered, “Certainly not.” Not everyone was his captivating object!
Feng Qianjue felt a little touched. So to Su Bei, he was still kind of different, right?
748, “Captivating bar increased by 5%, current progress 64%.”
After Su Bei got out of his bedroom, a whole table of dishes was already placed there.
He sat down at the table and asked Feng Qianjui, “Want to eat together?” This kind of life really made people degenerate easily.
His lethargy should all be due to such a luxurious life.
748, “Such an excuse!”
Su Bei retorted, “As an electronic product, what right do you have to comment on me?”
748 was silent for a moment. “Host, this is person abuse.”
Su Bei said disapprovingly, “So? Bite me!”
748 felt that he should not indulge the host, so he instantly filled Su Bei’s mind with high-energy footage of horror films.
In the eyes of Feng Qianjue, it was like Su Bei who was slowly enjoying the food suddenly turned pale, hands shaking, chopsticks falling to the ground.
Su Bei growled in his mind, “You damn silly system! You’re poisonous!”
748, “This is the system’s punishment for the host’s personal abuse.”
Su Bei only wished he could drag the system out and gave him a good beating.
748 seemed to guess what Su Bei was thinking, “Who called me dad before?”
Su Bei immediately held the fire, like nothing had happened.
Feng Qianjue frowned slightly, “Governor Su, are you feeling uncomfortable?”
395. The Truth
Translator: Guy Gone Bad
Su Bei tried to ease down and asked the servant to change another pair of chopsticks, “Yeah, I’m fine.”
Feng Qianjue already put in in his heart imperceptibly.
He accompanied Su Bei to finish the meal before leaving.
After he left, the one in the dark appeared in front of Su Bei, “My lord, I have found something.”
Su Bei propped his head with his hands and started to feel drowsy again, “Just say it.”
Then he asked 748, “88, did you do something to me?”
748 replied, “That’s the sequela of antivirus.”
Su Bei silently rolled a white eye, he was not the one who got a virus. Why?
He heard the man tell the story.
The Feng Qianjue’s mother had been supposed to be killed after being found out that she got the late emperor cuckolded.
But at that time, Feng Qianjue was capable enough to negotiate with the late emperor at such a young age.
Finally, his mother had been only thrown into the cold palace.
And it was also because of this matter, Feng Qianjue had been conferred a title and received his fief.
So the late emperor asked Feng Qianjue’s three promises using a jade pendant.
That was, whoever held the jade pendant, Feng Qianjian must accomplish three things for him.
The later story was that the jade pendant fell into Feng Jinghuang’s hands.
So the reason that Feng Qianjue helped her was probably because of that jade pendant.
748 asked Su Bei, “What is the host going to do?”
Su Bei felt that 748 was still that 748, still so mechanical but noisy, “I just want to sleep but do not want to use my brain, thank you.”
After a long time, 748 asked, “Why does the host check these?”
Su Bei slightly pondered a bit, “Maybe too idle.”
748 had nothing to say, but Su Bei was satisfied.
A few days later, the refugees outside the city gate rioted.
It was said that the food and porridge granted by the court were taken away by local ruffians and rascals and some people with ulterior motives who pretended to be the refugees.
This allowed the real refugees to continue to starve.
When you’re hungry enough, you can do anything.
On the court, Feng Jinghuang felt like being scorched. How would she have ever expected this?
Glancing at her courtiers, she asked, “Do you have any good suggestions?”
Someone said, “We should send the army to put an end to the riot.”
The prime minister immediately objected, “That is not appropriate. With so many refugees gathered here, repression will not work, but it will only arouse public indignation.”
Feng Jinghuang was kind of angry, “Prime minister, do you have a better solution?”
The prime minister pondered a bit and shook his head, “I’m afraid not for now.”
Feng Jinghuang got even angrier. The whole room of courtiers, no one had a solution?
Suddenly, her eyes fell on Feng Qianjue, “Imperial uncle, do you have any better idea?”
With her eyes full of expectations, as if Feng Qianjue was a life-saving straw.
However, Feng Qianjue just said faintly, “No.”
Feng Jinghuang’s eyes dimmed down, completely having no idea what to do.
After the court was dismissed, Feng Jinghuang asked Feng Qianjue to stay.
Inside the imperial study, Feng Jinghuang asked him, “You really have no better idea?”
Feng Qianjue smiled, “Is this the last request?”
Feng Jinghuang got choked on his words. She felt he looked way too strange now.
She opened her mouth and asked, “Do you really have to be like this?”
Feng Qianjue smiled, “Didn’t Your Majesty treat me like that first?”
Pupils contracted, Feng Jinghuang was wondering if her imperial uncle was blaming her for using the jade pendant to threaten him.