Empress: Your Majesty, please respect yourself, I don't want to be promoted

In Zhao Dahu's view, it was normal for a high-ranking man like Lu Chen to have ten or eight women. Even if all of them were as beautiful as gods, he took it for granted.

After all, it was their blessing to be favored by Lu Chen, the great master of Qingtian.

Not only did he think so, but almost all the people who had received Lu Chen's favor also thought so. So when he saw Lu Chen sitting together with three peerless beauties, he subconsciously felt that Lu Chen was rarely free. Take your wife out for a walk.

He was not aware of the extremely awkward atmosphere between Lu Chen and the three women.

"Forehead"

Lu Chen's face was covered with black lines. He touched his nose out of habit and was about to explain.

However, at this moment, Chai Hongyu suddenly stood up.

"Madam is taking care of things at home and can't leave. Today, only my three sisters will accompany my husband to relax."

As soon as these words came out, Lu Chen couldn't help but be startled.

Not only him, Jiang Chengwan and Fu Hua were also stunned, looking at Chai Hongyu in surprise, as if they couldn't figure out why Mao Chai Hongyu said this.

Lu Chen was clearly not married yet, he didn't even have a fiancée, so where could he have a concubine?

Does saying this to an outsider have any meaning or effect?

However, although they were confused, they made a tacit agreement not to break up the situation. After reacting, they began to think about it.

Zhao Dahu, who knew nothing about this, didn't think much about it. After knowing that the three beautiful women in front of him were Lu Chen's concubines, he still bowed to them respectfully, with nothing but respect in his eyes. , without a trace of impurities.

Lu Chen: "..."

He turned his head subtly and glanced at Chai Hongyu, who had made his own decision.

Of course, it would be too much to undermine him at this time, so he just shook his head, and then responded to Zhao Dahu's greetings naturally.

Facing the common people, he almost never puts on the airs of being a superior. It can almost be said that in such a large court, he is the most close to the people and is deeply loved by the people.

At the same time, people around him quickly noticed something strange here.

"Master Lu?"

Some diners stood up immediately and gathered around.

"Is this Mr. Lu, the current minister of the Ministry of Industry?"

Naturally, there would not be only one person named Lu in such a large court, but the title "Lord Lu" had a different meaning in the hearts of ordinary people. Therefore, when they saw Zhao Dahu being so respectful to Lu Chen, everyone looked at Lu Chen. His eyes gradually became eager.

Zhao Dahu laughed, and before Lu Chen could respond, he said loudly:

"It is Mr. Lu who has been thinking about us ordinary people and working for our welfare since he took office. He is the biggest Qingtian Master in our Great Xia Dynasty!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes suddenly became extremely fanatical.

"It's really Mr. Lu!"

The next second, everyone lowered their bodies, knelt on their knees, and bowed deeply to Lu Chen from the bottom of their hearts.

"The grassroots people have met Mr. Lu!"

"Meet Mr. Lu!"

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Over the past year, Lu Chen has done countless practical things for the people. Since he took power, the suggestions he has put forward and the policies he has implemented have all been beneficial to the country and the people. The lives of the people in the capital are obviously much better, even better than The times of all kings from the founding of the country to the present have been much easier.

Lu Chen's policy strategy was not only to make the cake bigger, but also to break the monopoly of powerful families bit by bit, and to regulate resources through various means, which continuously reduced the strength and influence of various ethnic groups in the capital.

The two general strategies are implemented at the same time, and the results will be immediate.

The only flaw is that the Sili region is the center of the world where the most powerful families, the oldest aristocratic families, the most influential sects and other powerful forces in the world are gathered. Most of the forces are alienated from the imperial court, and even more so. He hated Lu Chen deeply.

It's just that this flaw is a great benefit to Lu Chen who wants to be killed.

Of course, ordinary people naturally don't understand that. Under the constant propaganda from thoughtful people, they only know that it was Lu Chen, a father-in-law who devoted himself to the people, who brought them a good life.

Who wouldn’t love such a good official?

More and more people noticed the commotion in the small noodle shop. After learning that it was Mr. Lu who was dining in the shop, the surrounding pedestrians also started shouting.

Seeing the scene in front of him, and feeling the people's heartfelt love for Lu Chen, Jiang Chengwan looked at Lu Chen, who had just made his mark and became the Minister of Humerus in just one year. The coldness and majesty of the past were no longer in his eyes, replaced by An indescribable softness.

Yes, with such a minister, who can not love him?

Fu Hua and Chai Hongyu silently walked to Lu Chen's side. As he felt the overwhelming public opinion, they quietly refined their spiritual power and arranged defensive spells around him to ensure his absolute safety.

No matter what time, they will never let up.

Seeing more and more people gathering and bowing down one after another, Lu Chen was helpless and felt a little heavy inexplicably.

Now that he was recognized, Lu Chen naturally couldn't stay here for long, so after responding to the enthusiasm of the people, he quickly left the West City under the escort of Chai Hongyu and Fu Hua.

When the surroundings calmed down completely, Lu Chen felt a little heavy.

To be honest, he didn't dare to face those extremely enthusiastic people.

Those eager and fanatical eyes made him a little uncomfortable.

After all, he knows better than anyone else that although he has done some practical things, he has almost offended the privileged class of Daxia. Among those wealthy families, there are many big families with strong foundations, forcing them to a point of no return. , the backlash must be extremely strong, and not even the Empress or even the Holy King Cangming may be able to withstand it.

That is the power that may change the day!

He was a favored minister who was very popular for a while. Facing this huge wave, it was hard to say what the final outcome would be.

Of course, if he is killed, if there is a chance, he may backhand and take away the enemies before ascending. It is best to die together with those moths that are eating away at the foundation of the empire before ascending.

But no matter what, he cannot always hold a high position and benefit the world as the people hope.

All he could do was arrange everything as much as possible.

That is to say, in preparation before ascension, try not to let people get lost, and let a series of policies that benefit the people continue.

Simply put, just do it with a clear conscience.

Therefore, he is destined to be unable to respond to the expectations of the people.

And somehow, he always felt that since those people were forced to this point, it was almost time for them to fight to the death with him.

After being silent for so long, he was probably gathering strength.

If you don't take action, that's it. Once you take action, it will be a one-hit kill.

If you die, I will die. This irreconcilable contradiction will eventually come to an end.

"really."

Walking on the somewhat dull streets of Dongcheng, Jiang Chengwan suddenly spoke.

"Now Daxia, or in other words, my people in Daxia, can no longer live without you, Lu Qing."

The crisp voice brought Lu Chen back to his senses instantly.

Before Lu Chen could respond, Fu Hua and Chai Hongyu behind him nodded in agreement.

As if recalling the scene where the people loved Lu Chen from the bottom of their hearts just now, a smile filled their faces.

However, after Lu Chen came to his senses, he shook his head.

"In this world, no one is indispensable except Your Majesty."

He had his hands behind his back and his voice was a little low.

"Now that various restructuring policies have been gradually implemented, the Tiangong Department, the Ministry of Industry, the Tiance Mansion and other yamen have been able to operate independently, and the restructuring of other ministries has also been on track. Even without me, Lu Huaiyu, the court can still operate normally. As long as Your Majesty continues on this path unswervingly, and as long as His Royal Highness the Holy King supports Your Majesty, the prosperous age Your Majesty pursues will surely come as expected."

Hearing this, Jiang Chengwan was slightly startled.

The next second, there was an inexplicable uneasiness in her heart.

Then her fragrant shoulders trembled slightly and her red lips pursed.

"Why do you say that……"

Fu Hua and Chai Hongyu's expressions tightened at the same time, and the smiles on their faces disappeared almost instantly, replaced by solemn expressions.

Lu Chen shrugged his shoulders pretending to be relaxed.

"Nothing, Wei Chen just wants to say that in today's court, Wei Chen is not as important as your Majesty thinks. Your Majesty should not care too much about Wei Chen."

These words were not considered perfunctory to Jiang Chengwan.

After all, he has always been self-aware and knows that the most important thing to Daxia now is actually not him, but Saint King Cangming who has the power of a saint.

The power and support of the Holy King are the source of the Queen's supreme imperial power.

Any policy that is not endorsed by absolute power can be manipulated at will by those powerful men who are like wolves and tigers, and those who are beneficial will be followed and those who are disadvantageous will be discarded.

Without the unconditional support of the Holy King, how could he have carried out drastic reforms in the court in such a short period of time.

But now, he has done what he can do, has made almost all the preparations that should be made, and has shown his value. Even if it suddenly becomes cold, as long as the repressive power of the Holy Realm is still there, the Holy King supports the empress to continue to implement the new policy. By the way, if we use his death to make some articles and remove obstacles, the heyday will not be far away.

Therefore, the Holy King is the real key.

On this point, Lu Chen unknowingly reached an agreement with the chief minister, Yan Songyan Ge Lao, the head of the civil service who now nominally represents the interests of civil servants.

Lu Chen's words instantly caused the three women to fall into silence.

Chai Hongyu looked deeply at Lu Chen, and a look of confusion gradually appeared on her beautiful little face. Then she opened her mouth, but nothing came out, as if she was hesitant to speak.

Fu Huan frowned tightly and clenched her fists inexplicably.

Both Jiang Chengwan and Fu Hua were extremely smart people. Lu Chen's words made them keenly feel something strange.

"I don't agree with what Lu Qing said."

Jiang Chengwan suddenly took a deep breath, stared at Lu Chen, and said in a deep voice:

"Indeed, the imperial court has now found its direction. Maybe it will be okay for you, Lu Qing, to retreat bravely. You may not be indispensable to the imperial court or the people of the world, but... to a certain person, you are unique and indispensable. The presence."