Bab 393: Beat Him At His Own Game

No matter how impulsive the Empress was, she knew that going overboard was as bad as falling short. The number of posts she sent out was actually just right. However, before anyone knew it, more than twice the number of identical posts were sent to the various ministers' residences. They were even stamped with the Empress's private seal.

What they did not know was that from the moment they walked into this restaurant, their whereabouts had already been sent to the Emperor.

The Emperor was playing chess with Premier Shen. Halfway through, an eunuch came to whisper to Eunuch De. The Emperor asked Premier Shen, "Dear Official Shen, do you think I should let the Crown Prince take care of the dam?"

Premier Shen played chess seriously. "I don't dare to influence Your Majesty's thoughts. I said that just now to anger Prime Minister Yan."

The Emperor laughed. "You're quite honest."