At those words, a flicker of delighted surprise flashed deep in Zhen Yi's eyes, but he quickly suppressed it and nodded repeatedly. "More than enough, more than enough!"
War was always the greatest drain on resources, but it was also the fastest way to amass wealth. The spoils plundered from the Wuhuan and Goguryeo were staggering!
With so much wealth going toward military expenditure, how could it possibly be insufficient?
"Then see to it as soon as possible."
Liu Xie said no more. Having given his instructions, he was about to dismiss court when Dong Zhong stepped forward.
"Your Majesty, I have a matter to report."
Dong Zhong bowed slightly to Liu Xie, then said, "Your Majesty, several months have passed since we last petitioned you to expand the imperial harem."
"Yet although countless women of respectable backgrounds have been recommended to the palace during these months, Your Majesty has taken not a single one."
"Your Majesty's lack of an heir concerns the foundations of Great Han. We are deeply worried and implore Your Majesty to expand the imperial harem as soon as possible!"
Having finished speaking, Dong Zhong bowed his head deeply to the floor.
Over these past few months, their Great Aristocratic Families had recommended goodness knew how many women to the palace, yet not one had been selected.
They could not help suspecting that the Son of Heaven was doing this deliberately.
Chapter 362: Lü Lingqi Is Pregnant!
Hearing that this was once again about expanding the imperial harem, a flicker of displeasure crossed Liu Xie's eyes, but he still chose to answer Dong Zhong patiently.
"I have been busy with affairs of state and have had no time to attend to this. Besides, selecting imperial consorts is entirely the Empress's responsibility. I have never involved myself."