My Husband Is Not Easy To Mess With. - Chapter 33: It's Time to Act

Chapter 33: It’s Time to Act

Nie Yao acted in court as if he couldn’t hear any criticism.

Especially concerning his corruption.

Not only did he not reflect, but he also brazenly stated: all that money was obtained through his own ability, he simply loved money, and without money, he couldn’t sleep at night.

Civil officials: ???

Who cares if you can’t sleep!

You broke the law, and you still think you’re right!

The civil officials were filled with righteous indignation, all believing that Nie Yao was a cancer to Great Yu and must be removed.

But a person holding military power couldn’t just be removed. Didn’t they see that he still had ten thousand men stationed in the capital? What if he, in a fit of anger, decided to destroy everything along with himself?

The civil officials were deeply worried.

From time to time, someone would look anxiously toward the Chancellor.

“Minister Nie.”

Du Sui-lan called Nie Yao. Nie Yao looked up, and through eye contact, the two completed an exchange of information.

Du Sui-lan, taking advantage of the fact that no one dared to look up, smiled openly at Nie Yao.

While smiling, he said, “Minister Nie is a loyal subject of Great Yu, why would you knowingly break the law? This is not good.”

Before the civil officials could act.

Du Sui-lan penalized Nie Yao three months’ salary.

This punishment was nothing to others, but for Nie Yao, who had the persona of a money-grubber, it was very severe.

Thus, he immediately exploded.

He furiously kicked and broke a column behind him, which other officials often used to gently knock their heads against (in frustration/grief).

One support for the main hall was broken.

But the building didn’t collapse.

Nie Yao sneered: “It seems this broken place wasn’t built strong enough to break so easily. Your Majesty, the Ministry of Works’ capability is lacking. Why not hand over the subsequent repairs to your subject.”

Is he sick?

How could a normal person do something so outrageous? This Nie Yao is simply inhumane!

The civil officials on the right were indignant.

Even the military officials on the left were surprised this time, staring dumbfounded at the broken column on the ground.

Could they fix this thing?

Probably not.

Speaking of which, their Lord usually wouldn’t even dare to break a bowl, so what was wrong with him today?

It’s too wasteful, Lord!

This is not your usual style!

The military officials worried that their boss had gone crazy from having his salary deducted. They gathered to discuss quietly whether to pool some money for Nie Yao, lest their lives also become difficult.

“Good.”

Du Sui-lan was still smiling.

He knew Nie Yao wasn’t such a short-tempered person, but whether that kick just now was acting or had another purpose, he couldn’t quite figure out~

Du Sui-lan: “Then hand this matter over to my dear Minister Nie.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty.”

The two of them settled it just like that.

Anyone who dared to stand up to dissuade them was met with a threatening glare from Nie Yao.

This court session couldn’t continue!

Many officials who couldn’t stand Nie Yao were inwardly grief-stricken, having thought that with the new Emperor’s accession, the court would welcome a new era.

It turned out to be this!

Another court session ended amidst squabbling.

Right after it ended, the little eunuch by Du Sui-lan’s side came to fetch him.

There was no soft sedan chair this time.

Nie Yao was puzzled, thinking his act of kicking the column had scared his future wife.

Just as he was feeling guilty, he saw Du Sui-lan waiting for him around the corner.

“Minister Nie~”

Du Sui-lan waved everyone away and fluttered into Nie Yao’s arms like a little butterfly, “I love you so much today too! Brother Yao, momo~”

He kissed Nie Yao’s lips several times.

Hugging his waist, he looked up happily, “Brother Yao, you also want to destroy this place! I’m so touched. How can you be so good, Brother Yao~”

His lips were so soft…

“Ahem, you know?” As expected of Little Lan-lan, he knew the true purpose without him even saying anything.

Nie Yao wrapped his arms around his future wife.

He said, “Actually, I’ve saved a sum of money to marry a wife. I’ve already written to my father to send the money over. Where do you want to build the Imperial City? As soon as the money arrives, I’ll find people to do it.”

Du Sui-lan thought it was already very thoughtful of him to sense his aversion to the deep palace, but he didn’t expect another surprise after this.

The person already suffering from late-stage love-sickness was utterly beyond saving.

“Then how much money do you have, Brother Yao? Can you tell me? So I can arrange for people to make a budget.”

Du Sui-lan didn’t have the virtuous idea of building a small palace to save money for his husband, or secretly funding the project himself.

His husband’s money, if he didn’t spend it, was he going to save it for someone else to spend?

No way!

Du Sui-lan was determined to spend all of Nie Yao’s savings, even thinking that if it wasn’t enough, he would tell his husband to find a way to gather more.

He certainly wouldn’t compromise and live in a small palace.

“Ahem,”

Nie Yao coughed, looked around to ensure there was no one nearby, and then whispered a number into Du Sui-lan’s ear.

“So much? Is it all for me?”

Du Sui-lan’s eyes curved in a smile, clearly satisfied with the number he mentioned.

However, after saying that, he didn’t forget to pretend to be courteous, “Brother Yao, do you want to keep a little for yourself?”

“No need.”

Nie Yao said he didn’t spend much silver in his daily life and didn’t need to save any private money.

He squeezed his future wife’s cheek, “That was meant for you anyway. Go spend it, don’t save. If it’s not enough, Sun Ji should be sending me another eighty million taels in a few days, and I’ll send it all to you.”

“It’s enough, Brother Yao.”

Du Sui-lan wrapped his arms around Nie Yao’s neck and jumped onto him. Nie Yao was afraid he would fall, so he quickly supported the two soft areas with his hands.

Because the touch was so good, his ear tips reddened a bit.

Du Sui-lan: “Brother Yao, is that your betrothal gift to me?”

“Mmm… you could say that.” Facing his immensely rich future wife, Nie Yao’s confidence was slightly lacking. “Is it really enough? Don’t be polite with me. If you—mmph…”

Du Sui-lan also copied him, pinching his lips so Nie Yao couldn’t speak.

He hummed twice.

Swinging his legs proudly, “I won’t be polite with my husband! Brother Yao, when you give me a gift, you’ll definitely give a perfect one. If I’m polite, wouldn’t that mean I’m treating you as an outsider? I am Brother Yao’s inside man!” (Inner person/wife)

His words were very persuasive.

Nie Yao was relieved.

Du Sui-lan: “The new palace is not only our future love nest, but also a symbol of your feelings for me, Brother Yao. I’m so happy you like me this much!”

“I will definitely have the palace built to be comfortable and beautiful, one that we and our children will both love!”

He was really persistent about having a child.

Nie Yao helplessly told him again, “Raising a child is very hard. Don’t make a decision easily just because you think I want one. This isn’t just about you; both of us need to be prepared.”

“I am ready!”

Du Sui-lan felt that having a child was easy to raise.

He had been prepared for a long time.

He even told Nie Yao not to be a drag, saying he could definitely give birth to a beautiful and smart little baby that everyone would love!

Nie Yao choked, not understanding how he would be a drag.

Nie Yao: “My intelligence should be pretty good?”

“But Brother Yao, you’re lazy!” Du Sui-lan said angrily, hitting the nail on the head, “If there were a capable older brother above you, Brother Yao, you would definitely become a lazy bum again!”

Nie Yao was unable to refute.

He sighed and apologized: “I’m sorry, I might really hold you back.”