Ever since October began, Zi Shou had been all smiles every day.
This was happiness from the bottom of his heart.
In the first settlement period after he declared war on all the kingdoms, his foolishness value had shot straight into four digits. Had the Yue people not suddenly submitted, that number would probably have climbed even higher.
For the first time, Zi Shou felt this world's kindness, so he chose to share it with the consorts of his Imperial Harem.
Sharing was naturally better with more people; he couldn't leave a single one out. Even the leftover points could buy a whole pile of little pills.
Just then, a eunuch called from outside the hall, "Your Majesty, the Minister of Revenue and the Minister of War request an audience!"
He might as well see them. It was a good chance to take a break. Zi Shou said, "Let them in."
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
Before long, Lu Xiong and Fei Zhong entered the hall.
Judging by Fei Zhong's miserable expression, Lu Xiong had clearly dragged him here against his will. Poor fellow.
Zi Shou said, "Minister Lu, Minister Fei, we have been sovereign and subjects for over ten years. There is no need for such formalities."
"Propriety cannot be abandoned!"
Lu Xiong shook his head solemnly, his expression utterly serious. Though he was old enough to be King Zhou's grandfather, he had never dreamed of throwing his weight around on account of his age. The proprieties between sovereign and subject could not be abandoned.
Deeply regretful, Zi Shou went straight to business. "What brings the two of you here together?"
Lu Xiong said to Zi Shou, "The feudal lords throughout the realm harbor disloyal intentions. Your Majesty has declared war on all the kingdoms, and even if it costs me