TFWYH – Chapter 623 Speed ​​of Promotion

The Emperor was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter. The more he looked at Ling Yu, the more satisfied he became.

“You are truly filial. I have always worried about Noble Consort Su Qing. With this, I can finally rest easy.”

For the stability of the court and the harmony of the harem, he owed Su Qing far too much.

Many times, when he visited the noble consort, he would think to himself: if one day he was gone, what would become of her?

She was still so young and had neither son nor daughter to rely upon.

The Empress and the First Prince both regarded her as a thorn in their side. The Third Prince had his own biological mother and was not especially close to her either.

The Emperor could guarantee one thing—once he kicked the bucket, Su Qing would definitely suffer.

At best, she might merely be forced to accompany him in death as a burial sacrifice.

At worst, the Empress might torment her to death and have her corpse discarded in the wilderness.

One reason he had delayed naming a Crown Prince for so long was because none of his descendants were truly exceptional.

The second reason… was Su Qing.

But now things were different.

An outstanding successor had appeared, and Su Qing’s future was secured as well.

How could the Emperor not be pleased?

At this moment, it felt as though every burden on his shoulders had finally been lifted, leaving him incomparably relaxed.

However, the moment he thought of Tang Wan, his good mood vanished again.

Tang Wan’s status was simply too low.

Yet she was also Su Qing’s adopted daughter.

That made it difficult for him to persuade Ling Yu to divorce her and marry someone else.

What should he do?

As the Emperor pondered this matter, his expression once again became conflicted.

Ling Yu… found it rather amusing.

Having accompanied the Emperor for several years in his previous life, he naturally knew exactly what the Emperor was thinking.

In truth, the Emperor needn’t worry about this problem at all.

His wife’s identity might actually be even more noble than imagined.

And Tang Wan’s maternal family probably wouldn’t even care about making her Empress.

Of course, since nothing was certain yet, he wouldn’t tell the Emperor any of this.

Nor did he want Tang Wan’s family to come looking for her.

At present, Tang Wan’s background appeared rather complicated. He only had a vague suspicion in his heart.

What Ling Yu didn’t know was that the more he wished to avoid something happening, the more likely it was to happen.

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Another month passed, and the New Year arrived.

Because Minister Wang had privately embezzled items from the national treasury, he was sentenced to public execution by beheading.

All the adult males in his family met the same fate.

Those who were underage, along with the female relatives, were all exiled to the frontier regions.

As for the vacant position of Minister of Revenue, the Emperor waved his hand grandly and directly appointed Ling Yu to replace him.

This move absolutely stunned the entire court.

In fact, not only within their lifetimes—but in the entire history of the dynasty—there had never been anyone promoted this quickly.

He became a fifth-rank official immediately after earning the title of top scholar.

Less than a month later, he was directly promoted to the third rank.

Dear Heavenly Emperor above, please stop this madness—we’re all about to have heart attacks from shock!

Still, everyone gradually realized one thing:

Ling Yu enjoyed extraordinary imperial favor.

He was the newest and brightest among the rising elite.

As a result, even more invitations began flooding into the Ling residence—oh no, now it should be called the Minister’s residence.

Tang Wan: ?

What the hell was this nonsense?

Did they think she had nothing better to do?

Doctor Li had already arrived in the capital, and her little medical clinic would be opening within the next few days. Who had time to attend all these ridiculous banquets?

Tang Wan ignored every invitation outright and spent her days running around outside.

She was busy buying servants!

Her husband was now a third-rank official, so naturally they needed more servants to attend to the entire household.

As for Doctor Li, Tang Wan directly settled him into their home.

Jiang Shi was even less willing to attend such banquets.

The moment she showed her face outside, wouldn’t Gu Yanshuang recognize her immediately?

Nope!

Not going!

Not even if someone beat her to death!

Ling Yue was no different.

Banquets?

What kind of nonsense was that?

Was it more enjoyable than making money?

Did it feel as satisfying as counting silver?

No?

Then why bother going?

Not happening!

This young lady was busy!

This time, when Doctor Li came to the capital, he also brought along a familiar face—

Gesang!