Chapter 66 The dream of promotion is shattered
[Host, the duration of this mission is very long. The host will stay in this small world and grow.]

[So host, don't worry, you can wait until you grow up before doing the strategy mission. 】

"Damn it, I really don't know why you came here so early, are you drinking milk?"

[Oh, the host can now rest assured and wait for the baby to grow up. ]

"I've been waiting for you, you big-headed ghost! I'm mad at you, get out of here right now!"

【Good host. 】

"It's really unlucky. Not only do I have to deal with a useless system, but I also have to deal with this pair of useless parents."

Xu Yaoyao had fallen asleep and was woken up by the conversation between Xu Ruyu and the system.

Hahaha, I'm dying of laughter, these two are simply a pair of funny people.

However, she carefully recalled the conversation between Xu Ruyu and the system, wondering what that more powerful force was.

Could it be her divine power?
Logically speaking, this is just a world in a book, and her powerful divine power should have no effect.

But before that, she did use her divine power twice. What was going on?
Also, will the plot really never be put back on track?

It would be great if that were true, maybe all of them, the cannon fodder, wouldn’t have to die!
In the imperial study room.

Emperor Mingde was discussing with the Minister of Personnel Yu about promotions after the New Year when the Crown Prince suddenly arrived.

After the prince saluted Emperor Mingde, he glanced at Lord Yu.

Upon seeing this, Emperor Mingde guessed that the prince had something to report, so he asked Lord Yu to go back first, saying that he would consider the promotion list again.

After Lord Yu left, the prince walked up to Emperor Mingde to report.

"Father, I have already found out something about the prince consort keeping a mistress."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Mingde's face became more dignified. He looked at the prince and asked, "What did you find out?"

The prince replied, "I have found out that the prince consort has been keeping the concubine for eighteen years and has five children with her. The eldest son is the same age as my cousin Han Yue, and the youngest daughter was born on the same day as my cousin Yaoyao."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Mingde was so angry that he threw the teacup in front of him.

"What a great Xu Jinhuai, what a great prince consort."

"How dare you use affection as a disguise to deceive us for eighteen years!"

"He is really good and cruel!"

The more Emperor Mingde thought about it, the angrier he became. He felt sorry for Princess Chaoyang and gnashed his teeth as he said, "I must punish him severely this time and let him know the price of deceiving and betraying Qing'er!"

Upon seeing this, the prince quickly advised, "Father, calm down."

"In our Fusu, whether it is keeping a concubine or having children with a concubine, it is not against the law."

"Besides, the son-in-law has been an official in the court for more than ten years. He is now in a high position and has close relationships with many important officials in the court. If he is severely punished by the emperor without any crime, he may be blocked and criticized by the officials, saying that the emperor is showing favoritism for my aunt."

Emperor Mingde naturally knew that what the prince said made sense, but he was still very angry.

He said angrily: "Are you going to let me watch your aunt suffer?"

Thinking of Princess Chaoyang, Emperor Mingde's tone softened a little, "Fortunately Qing'er didn't know about this, otherwise she would be so sad."

The prince thought about it and reported: "I'm afraid my aunt already knows about this."

"What do you mean?" Emperor Mingde suddenly looked at the prince and asked.

The prince replied, "When I sent people to investigate, I found that Aunt's secret guards had been keeping an eye on the concubine's house. I guess Aunt might have some plans of her own."

"If that's the case, you might as well let your aunt handle it herself. After all, this is your family affair."

"However, I will also send someone to keep an eye on it. If there is something that aunt cannot solve, I will lend a hand. What do you think, father?" The anger on Emperor Mingde's face finally dissipated. He looked at the prince in front of him and felt that he was acting more thoroughly and prudently.

"In that case, let's do as the prince says. If we act rashly, we might disrupt your aunt's plan." Emperor Mingde said thoughtfully.

"Yes, I will arrange it right away." After the prince said this, he went straight to the imperial study.

Emperor Mingde raised his hand, and Eunuch Qiao quickly added new teacups.

No wonder the emperor made the prince consort stand for a whole day and night on New Year's Eve. It turned out that he wanted to help Princess Chaoyang vent her anger.

This prince consort really deserves it.
After Emperor Mingde finished his tea and was about to review the memorials, he saw the promotion list.

He snorted coldly, picked up the list, and directly crossed out Xu Jinhuai's name.

Still want a promotion? Forget it in this life!

The first morning court session after the New Year.

The ministers arrived earlier than before.

Especially those officials who had not committed any major offenses in the six years in office were all smiling.

Xu Jinhuai was naturally among them. He greeted everyone he saw with a smile and was obviously much more enthusiastic than usual.

After finally waiting for the time to enter the palace, Xu Jinhuai could not wait to enter the Golden Throne Hall and wait in his seat.

Because he was always thinking about promotion, Xu Jinhuai couldn't listen to other discussions at all. It was not until Emperor Mingde ordered the announcement of the list of officials to be promoted this year that Xu Jinhuai instantly became alert.

First, it’s not his name.

The second one is not his name.

The third one is still not his name.

Even after all the officials who met the promotion requirements had been announced and expressed their gratitude, Xu Jinhuai's name was still not on the list.

Xu Jinhuai was completely stunned.

How could it not be?

Lord Yu had clearly told him that his name was on the promotion list?

What exactly is going on?

Did I miss his name?
This shouldn't be possible, right? After all, there are only a few adults who meet the requirements for promotion.

Xu Jinhuai couldn't figure it out.
He waited in a daze until the court session ended. When he saw Lord Yu leaving the Golden Palace, he quickly chased after him.

"Master Yu, what's going on? Didn't you say that my name was on the list of promotions this year?"

Lord Yu was just about to say that his name was crossed out by the emperor himself when he saw Eunuch Qiao standing not far away, looking at him meaningfully.

It is a crime to leak the promotion list in advance, and Mr. Yu is afraid that Eunuch Qiao will hear it.

He quickly took away Xu Jinhuai's hand and said, "What is the Prince Consort talking about? Why can't I understand? When did I tell you about the promotion list?"

In order to make Eunuch Qiao believe that he was not on the list of early promotion, Lord Yu acted very sincerely, and the look he gave Xu Jinhuai was full of doubt and confusion.

Xu Jinhuai looked at Lord Yu's reaction. It didn't seem like he was trying to shirk responsibility, but rather that he really didn't remember what he said when he was drinking that day.

He thought carefully about what happened that day and realized that Lord Yu was indeed already drunk when he talked about the promotion list.

Could it be that what Master Yu said that day was all drunken talk? Was it not true at all?
Oh my God, how could this be!

Then hasn't he been happy for nothing these days?
Xu Jinhuai really couldn't accept such a blow. He felt dizzy and almost fainted.

(End of this chapter)