章 553: More and More Play-acting

  After Su Ying had eaten her fill, a palace maid brought hot water for her to clean her hands. Only then did Su Ying turn to look at the Minister of Justice.

 "Why are you sneaking glances at me?" Su Ying shot back at him.

 As soon as she finished speaking, the Minister of Justice felt a chill down his spine. The Emperor was looking at him as if he wanted to devour him!

 "Your lowly official… lowly official dares not…" 

 "Don't tell me you want me to take over this mess for you? Minister of Justice, your scheming is so obvious that even the dogs in the latrine can smell your intention."

 The Minister of Justice's face turned bright red, but he still persisted.

 Xiao Jin took a sip of tea and told the palace maids to remove the barbecue rack.

 "Previously, when all the ministers said that the Empress was taking too much control, why did you keep mum?"