#436 - Let him impeach you.

Sitting in the carriage,

Xu Ming had the Emperor's Sword resting on his knees.

This Emperor's Sword was golden all over, with a pale yellow pearl inlaid in the hilt.

The sword exuded a restrained aura; if you didn't draw it, you wouldn't even realize it was a celestial weapon.

Furthermore, this sword couldn't be refined by anyone.

It was inextricably linked to the destiny of the Wu Kingdom.

It could only be used with the Emperor's permission.

Xu Zheng looked at the long sword on his son's knees, swallowed hard, and didn't dare to ask any questions.

Although Xu Zheng had never seen the Emperor's Sword, if his son said it was, then it certainly was.

Otherwise, who would dare to spout nonsense?

That would be a capital offense.

But what exactly had happened inside? How did his son come out with an Emperor's Sword?

"Son, how was your time in the Northern Sea these past few days?" Xu Zheng asked with a smile, trying to get closer to his son.

Xu Ming nodded: "It was alright, just a regular diplomatic mission."

Xu Zheng leaned forward a little.

Even though there were only two people in the carriage, Xu Zheng still deliberately lowered his voice: "I heard something big happened in the Northern Sea?"

"Indeed, something big did happen, but the matter is quite complicated, and it might be difficult to explain clearly to Father," Xu Ming said.

Xu Ming's unspoken meaning was, "You really shouldn't ask too much.

Just be a wealthy gentleman in the capital, carefree all day long, drinking wine, visiting brothels, living a more joyful life than anyone else."

"Oh, is that so?" Although Xu Zheng was unlearned, he was still from an official family, so he could understand his son's subtle hints.

However, Xu Zheng still seemed somewhat unwilling to give up: "Son, tell me, what things can you tell Dad?

Dad is very curious.

When chatting with colleagues, I have to say something they don't know, otherwise Dad will lose face."

Xu Ming: "."

Xu Ming thought for a moment: "The Northern Sea is going to annex the Eastern Sea.

If nothing unexpected happens, the Northern Sea and the Eastern Sea will, within ten years, or even as soon as the Eastern Sea stabilizes, start a war against Mount Finis."

Xu Zheng: "???"

Xu Zheng just wanted to casually find out some other small things so he could show off at banquets, but son, are you giving me something so big?

In fact, what Xu Ming said would be known throughout the imperial capital before long, because the Wu Kingdom's movements couldn't be hidden, so it wasn't really a secret.

Xu Zheng said nervously: "Son, will I get into trouble if I say these things?"

Xu Ming smiled and shook his head: "No, Father can say whatever you want, brag as much as you like, just don't improvise too much, don't go too far."

"Okay, okay." Hearing his son say this, he felt relieved.

Xu Zheng then asked his son about the scenery and specialties of the Northern Sea, as well as the famous beauty races like the Clam Maidens and the Merfolk.

Xu Ming gave Xu Zheng some Northern Sea specialties, and Xu Zheng was even happier, thinking that he could not only brag but also make them envious!

Although there were also goods from the Four Seas circulating in the Wu Kingdom, could what his son personally brought back be the same as what was sold outside?

"Ming'er, are you going into the residence alone?

Your father will go for a drink first.

By the way, son, do you want to go for a drink?"

Arriving at the Qin residence, Xu Zheng was already eager to invite his colleagues to drink and brag.

"No, thank you." Xu Ming shook his head.

"Father, you can go."

"Alright, then I'll go." Xu Zheng nodded and strode forward, but after only a few steps, Xu Zheng turned around, approached Xu Ming, and coughed a few times, "Ming'er, I also heard that you helped the Dragon Queen of the Northern Sea quite a bit.

Tell me, can you help Father get a Clam Maiden or a Merfolk..."

Xu Ming smiled: "I'll have to ask Aunt about that."

Hearing that Xu Ming was going to talk to Wang Feng, Xu Zheng suddenly shuddered: "Forget it, forget it, I think Clam Maidens and Merfolk are just so-so.

Ming'er, just pretend I didn't say anything.

I'll go first.

After returning to the residence, you should rest well."

Xu Ming bowed: "Father, take care."

Xu Zheng patted his son's shoulder, turned around, and left.

Xu Ming stood up straight, looked at his father's back, and couldn't help but shake his head.

To be honest, Xu Ming thought it was good that his cheap father was like this, with nothing to worry about, having a leisurely job, and having inexhaustible money...

As long as he didn't do anything outrageous, he would basically not get into trouble.

Xu Ming withdrew his gaze and turned to return to the Xu residence.

The news of Xu Ming's return to the Xu residence spread quickly.

One by one, the maids were spreading the word in the courtyard.

Xu Ming didn't care and went directly to visit the Old Madam.

Although Xu Ming's relationship with the Old Madam wasn't very good, the Old Madam hadn't actually done anything to him, and she had indeed taken care of his mother when he went traveling.

All in all, she was just a rather snobbish Old Madam, which could be said to be a common problem in large families.

Xu Ming gave the Old Madam a night-luminescent pearl.

This night-luminescent pearl wasn't very valuable; it was used as a lamp in the Dragon Palace, but the Old Madam was still quite curious, especially when she learned that the night-luminescent pearl came from the Dragon Palace, the Old Madam was even happier.

Something used by that Dragon Queen must have an irreplaceable value.

Finally, Xu Ming visited Xu Shuiyai and Madam Wang.

The gift Xu Ming gave to Madam Wang was much more valuable; it was a sea spirit mushroom, which had the effects of beautifying the skin, maintaining youth, and increasing lifespan.

Even if Madam Wang hadn't seen it before, she knew that this thing was very precious.

Xu Ming insisted for a long time before Madam Wang accepted it.

"You are really thoughtful, child." Madam Wang sighed.

To be honest, Madam Wang felt somewhat dazed when she recalled the past.

Who could have imagined that the little brat back then could grow to such an extent today?

Madam Wang looked at Xu Ming: "This time you entered the palace, did His Majesty say anything to you?"

Xu Ming truthfully told Madam Wang what had happened.

Compared to the others in the Xu residence, Xu Ming felt that Madam Wang's vision and knowledge were really high, and she could be completely trusted.

After listening, Madam Wang frowned.

Looking at Wang Feng's expression, Xu Ming asked: "Does Madam feel that there is something inappropriate?"

"Ming'er!" Madam Wang looked directly at Xu Ming, "I will write a letter now.

Take this letter and go to the East Street of the Imperial Capital to find my elder brother."

"Madam's elder brother?" Xu Ming asked in confusion.

"Yes." Madam Wang nodded, "Have him impeach you!"

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[Is there any good software for correcting typos? I can't check for typos every time, which is really a headache.]