After being reborn, I was won over by the heartfelt words of my loyal bodyguard.

Chapter 151: Radiating Brilliance

General Su and Shangguan Mufeng started fighting, and the civil and military officials around them came to watch the show. Gan Luo looked at these people with a hint of coldness in his eyes.

Gan Luo had been thinking that he usually didn't see this group of officials because he was busy with other things, but he didn't expect that when there was a show, this group of officials would be more enthusiastic than anyone else.

"I didn't expect all the officials to have arrived here. Do you all want to see the heroic figures of General Su and Young Master Shangguan?"

These officials hadn't expected Gan Luo to ask such a question. They all looked at each other, completely at a loss for words.

Their expressions changed slightly, and their hands were sweating a little, because they could all understand the meaning behind Gan Luo's words.

"Your Highness, what are you saying? We simply feel that General Su and Shangguan Guangze are both rather young and impetuous. Since they are young, then..."

"Official Li's words are completely irrelevant; they truly make me feel as if he is just going through the motions."

For some reason, they felt as if Gan Luo was targeting them. The officials suddenly knelt down, while Shangguan Nantian stood there watching his son.

"I was just joking. Why is Official Li taking it so seriously? Official Li, you should get up, lest the ministers in the court think I am bullying you."

Gan Yanling remained quietly to the side. It must be said that his elder sister was indeed quite formidable, daring to confront even these officials. However, Gan Yanling dared not do so. Although Gan Yanling was a monarch, there were some things that he ultimately had to do with what others had done for him.

Gan Luo then turned his attention to Gan Yanling and used his mind-reading ability to see what Gan Yanling was thinking. He was surprised to find that Gan Yanling, as a monarch, was constrained by the ministers in the court at every turn.

It seems we must find some time to properly rectify the atmosphere within the court, as extravagance and waste have become rampant.

Moreover, according to Gan Luo's investigation, the national treasury seems to be empty at present. If a drought were to occur, wouldn't there be no way to come up with money for disaster relief?

Gan Luo walked directly up to Gan Yanling and asked him questions.

"I, the Emperor, would like to ask you something."

Gan Yanling, unsure of what Gan Luo intended to ask, looked up at Gan Luo earnestly inquiring. "I don't know what Sister Huang intends to ask, but as long as I can answer you, I will."

For some reason, Gan Yanling felt that Gan Luo's attitude towards him had changed slightly, and this change was for the better. He was no longer as indifferent as before, although Gan Luo was still expressionless.

"Has His Majesty personally examined the remaining silver in the national treasury, or rather, the accounts of the treasury?"

Although Gan Luo had indeed confiscated the property of the Minister of Revenue, it does not mean that only the Minister of Revenue's family was corrupt.

The officials present all looked at Gan Luo upon hearing his words, wondering if he was planning to audit the accounts again. Fine beads of sweat appeared on their foreheads, and their eyes darted around nervously.

"Is this princess planning to launch another investigation? If she does, many officials will definitely be implicated."

The duel between General Su and Shangguan Mufeng has ended, and now Shangguan Mufeng has the upper hand.

However, anyone with discerning eyes can see that General Su appointed Shangguan Mufeng, but Shangguan Mufeng is capable of comparing himself to General Su.

Gan Luo was quite satisfied. Now that the martial arts skills had been tested, the next step was to assess the candidate's literary skills and insightful abilities. If he was capable, he would be qualified for the position.

In the past, one had to take the imperial examination to become an official in the court, but now they only use internal selection, so they naturally have to be more careful.

In fact, Gan Yanling was more interested in knowing why the officials in the court would recommend Shangguan Mufeng to become a military general.

Although the positions of military officers are indeed vacant, there is absolutely no need for them among the soldiers. If he hadn't been forced into such a predicament, Gan Yanling would never have paid any attention to this matter.

Unexpectedly, among the officials questioning Shangguan Mufeng this time was the Grand Tutor, and Gan Luo turned his attention to the Grand Tutor.

If this Grand Tutor dares to do anything at this critical juncture, Gan Luo will make him pay the price.

At this moment, the Grand Tutor felt that someone was watching him. Unexpectedly, when he turned his head, he saw Gan Luo's gaze. The Grand Tutor was startled and took a few steps back.

He almost fell to the ground, but fortunately he was caught by a palace maid. Gan Yanling then asked the Grand Tutor.

"Grand Tutor, what's wrong with you? How did you manage to fall right here? Could it be..."

"It is highly likely that the Grand Tutor's health is not what it is now, which is why he fell to the ground. Perhaps we should invite the Grand Tutor to return to his residence and rest properly. What do you think?"

From Gan Luo's words, Xu Taifu could tell that Gan Luo clearly wanted him to leave.

"Princess, Your Majesty, I was just a little unsteady on my feet. Your Majesty need not worry too much."

As for the Grand Tutor, there was absolutely no way he would go back. After all, the Grand Tutor only had eyes for Shangguan Mufeng, who was clearly Gan Luo's male favorite. And now that Shangguan Mufeng was able to serve as an official in the court, Gan Luo must have been behind it. The Grand Tutor would definitely go back and have someone investigate.

More importantly, the investigation results clearly showed that Shangguan Nantian had no intention of letting Shangguan Mufeng become an official in the court, so why did he suddenly agree to it?

Where exactly did Shangguan Mufeng go during this past month? And why does he know martial arts? Was he taught by a reclusive master, and who exactly is this reclusive master?

Lin Fengmian turned his gaze to Gan Luo, seemingly somewhat worried about him.

Because Gan Luo has now attracted the hostility of many people in the court, these people might take action against him.

It seems he'll have to be extra careful these next few days.