The abandoned queen is reborn: she makes the prince cry and seizes the throne!

The eunuch in front was talking about the happy words of Mid-Autumn Festival reunion, but Ning Rongzhang didn't hear a word of it. He kept thinking over and over in his mind how to explain to Ji Mengshu.

She wouldn't stop trusting him, would she?

But after all, he is the prince, and it is wrong for him to conceal his identity, but... but knowing one's mistakes can lead to improvement, so she shouldn't care too much... I thought so in my heart, but I was not sure after all. I could only think of all the possibilities in my mind.

Worst case, she distanced herself from him and there was no contact between them...

Ji Mengshu looked at the man opposite calmly. He looked shocked, but he sat there absent-mindedly, looking like he had a lot on his mind.

The latter raised his eyes to glance at her, and perhaps seeing that she did not show any expression of surprise or excitement, he became even more confused.

He never revealed his identity. Could it be that she has the ability to predict the future? No... it can't be so accurate. Could it be... Ning Rongzhang thought, Ning Er let it slip?

Not right either.

Although Ning Er looked stupid, he was still very tight-lipped. Since he was asked to follow Ji Mengshu, he was sure of this. So where did she let it slip? Or was she surprised but didn't show it like him?

Ning Rongzhang let out a deep breath and said, "Forget it, let's just focus on the palace banquet first."

The dance is over.

Everyone kept declining the offer, drinking, flattering and suspicious of the emperor. Ji Mengshu, on the other hand, concentrated on eating at his seat. He didn't eat much, but his manners were neat and no one could find fault with him.

"Your Majesty, I would like to offer a toast to you. Your Majesty is so kind and benevolent that it is an honor for our Great Dynasty." The third prince stood up to toast. Ji Mengshu glanced at Prince Changhui, Ning Rongzhang's second uncle.

"Second uncle, you are so polite. Since I have taken the throne, I must naturally work for the benefit of the people of the Dali Dynasty. No one can compare to Second uncle, who is living a comfortable life in his fiefdom!"

Ji Mengshu sneered. Ning Huaixuan had been the emperor for so many years. Under the teachings of the Grand Tutor, he did not understand the ways of an emperor, but he could speak polite words in officialdom.

"Your Majesty still treats me as your second uncle. I am extremely frightened." King Chang Hui's words were full of hidden meanings. His words made the palace banquet quieter.

"Oh? What do you mean, Second Uncle?" The attendant beside him poured wine for Ning Huaixuan, "But what did I do wrong to make Second Uncle unhappy?"

The palace banquet became quieter. Ji Mengshu sat properly. Even if she only listened, she could tell what the scene was.

Ning Huaixuan ascended the throne at a young age and was arrogant. He believed that he was the one with the true destiny and would not allow anyone to disobey his decisions. King Chang Hui's words made Ning Huaixuan feel uncomfortable.

"I dare not..."

Prince Chang Hui opened the conversation half-heartedly, and everyone understood what was going on. Ning Huaixuan drank the wine and said, "Second Uncle, what are you afraid of? I know you are dissatisfied because I stripped the titles of two princes..."

There was silence below.

"Since the founding of the Dali Dynasty, all the royal relatives have been given titles. Over the years, the fiefs of all the vassal kings combined actually account for half of the territory of the Dali Dynasty!" Ning Huaixuan continued to himself, "But I am also a person who cares about old friendships... The policy of reducing the power of the vassal kings is also agreed by Prime Minister Ji..."

What a big pot.

Ji Kang quickly bowed and said, "It is Ji Kang's responsibility to share your majesty's worries."

It was Ning Huaixuan who came up with the idea of ​​pushing the policy of weakening Pan onto a minister. Ji Mengshu was indignant below, and Jiang's mother also noticed that something was wrong with her, so she quickly patted her hands to comfort her.

Ji Kang suddenly became the target of public criticism. At the palace banquet, most people were very dissatisfied with Ji Kang. Then, looking at the relationship between the Ji family and His Majesty, the daughter of the Ji family was the future queen, so of course the Ji family would sincerely work for the royal family.

"Hmph," the older Prince Changping snorted coldly, his voice carrying a unique hoarse texture, "Your Majesty, although reducing Pan can bring temporary benefits, it is not a long-term solution after all. In the final analysis, the Dali Dynasty is facing serious external threats..."

The Queen Mother glanced at him calmly, "What does Prince Changping have to say?"

"Your Majesty, I am not worthy of your advice. Our Dali Dynasty has countless generals and soldiers, but they have been subordinate to others for many years. I think there must be someone who has enriched himself, resulting in the low military strength." Prince Changping was of noble status and had great prestige among the vassal kings.

As soon as this was said, all the princes responded, "That's right. In the final analysis, it's still because of the issue of military pay. Your Majesty doesn't look for problems in the army, but hurts us princes instead. It's really inappropriate..."

"Yes, besides, although the fiefdoms of the vassal kings are autonomous, did they not pay taxes during the conscription campaign?"

"..."

Everyone below was talking about it, and Ning Huaixuan almost couldn't hold it in. Drops of cold sweat fell on his forehead. These uncles were just like poisonous snakes, unwilling to give up even a bit of their own interests.

“How dare you!” The Queen Mother slammed the table and swept her eyes majestically over everyone present. “I am the guardian of the Dali Dynasty. Even if the Emperor cut off the fiefs of the two princes, the late Emperor would not blame me if he saw it.”

The Empress Dowager served in the Dali Dynasty for three dynasties. Although the princes were dissatisfied, they dared not say a word. With the Empress Dowager's thundering methods, it was possible that blood would be shed on the spot.

"Mother, calm down." The taciturn Princess suddenly spoke up to comfort him, "Since the national treasury is out of money, why not ask the princes to pay 30% more taxes? In this way, we won't reduce the number of princes, and the national treasury will have a source of income. Isn't this a compromise?"

Ning Rongzhang lowered his eyes and levied an additional 30% in taxes... He rubbed his fingers together subconsciously, considering silently.

Some people below complained that some fiefdoms were in remote areas and were not rich at all. It would be better for the emperor to take back the fiefdoms than to ask them to pay so much money all at once.

"Your Majesty... This year, there was an insect plague in Nanyang, and the people were suffering. I really can't take out this money——"

"Yes, Your Majesty, there is very little food in the desert west, and cattle and sheep are the livelihood of the people. It is not a good idea to conquer them..."

That being said, there are problems everywhere.

Ning Huaixuan was overwhelmed by what he heard, and slapped the table, "Alright! Today's palace banquet, let's not talk about this." The ears were quiet again, and Ning Huaixuan felt alive again. They always have this or that worry, and if everyone in the Dali Dynasty contributes a little money, how can the treasury be so empty?

The singing and dancing started again, some were happy and some were sad.

The enchanting Hu Ji was good at dancing, and the colorful clothes on her body were hung with countless bells, which sounded like countless swords and guns banging, cold and pleasant to the ears. Ji Mengshu looked at them coldly, as if he was watching a dance, but his eyes passed through the crowd and looked at Ning Rongzhang.