eurekapd Chapter 453 While being punished, Lord Wang received a new message from his bracelet…
Chapter 453 While being punished, Lord Wang received a new message from his bracelet…
"This [Fairyland] is amazing! In such a short time, it has developed to such an unexpected level?"
Su Zirang's eyes widened in shock, and his already large eyes almost popped out of their sockets.
"Yes, Ranran is indeed exceptionally intelligent and capable. She has managed [Fairyland] better and better, and its scale is growing larger and larger."
Yingying, the durian you recommended to your mother is absolutely delicious!
Your dad is such a conservative old man, he doesn't know how to try anything new, he absolutely refuses to take a single bite..."
Mrs. Su had already quietly eaten two large pieces of durian flesh; the entire durian had been almost completely devoured by her and Yingying.
The three men in the family all inherited their father's temperament; none of them wanted to eat it as soon as they smelled it.
"Right, right? I only fell in love with durian because Sister Bai strongly recommended it yesterday. Now the more I eat, the more delicious it is, I'm addicted!"
"Oh, Mom, tomorrow we're going to the bathhouse's buffet restaurant. They have unlimited durian there, I guarantee you can eat your fill!"
"That's fantastic! Tomorrow morning, the four of us will take a taxi there, just enough for one car!"
The family chatted happily, ate fruit and snacks, and looked forward to tomorrow.
As for Su Yingying, she quietly watched the bracelet update, eager to explore the new features as soon as possible.
And in that distant Forbidden City.
As night fell as dark as ink, enveloping the courtyard in front of the Imperial Study...
As dusk approached, Eunuch Wu brought over a dim oil lamp.
Despite his hunched back, he remained fully focused, diligently supervising Minister Wang of the Ministry of Revenue, who was being punished by the Emperor to copy documents.
This Lord Wang is truly a troublesome fellow.
Why couldn't I have just finished copying the punishment neatly and quickly?
But this Lord Wang kept getting distracted.
As I was copying, my stomach started growling, and I kept saying I was hungry;
As he copied, he started muttering to himself again, muttering to himself.
He would also turn his head from time to time to chat with Eunuch Wu.
No wonder the Emperor punished him for his gossipy nature...
After spending most of the day with him, Eunuch Wu felt completely drained, both physically and mentally exhausted, and he didn't want to deal with Lord Wang's endless chatter anymore.
Finally, just before Eunuch Wu felt his eyelids starting to droop and he was about to fall asleep standing up, Lord Wang finally finished copying the ten times the Emperor had ordered as punishment.
He slowly got up, rubbing his aching body with both hands. He felt as if all the bones in his body were falling apart, and every movement made him wince in pain.
"Eunuch Wu, I've finished writing it all. Um... it's so late, is His Majesty still in the Imperial Study?"
As Lord Wang spoke, he picked up a thick stack of his "penalty copying records".
His little eyes darted around, and he was hoping a thousand times that the emperor had already returned to the palace to rest, so that he could be spared the trouble of personally "handing in his homework".
Unfortunately, his little scheme was instantly shattered by Eunuch Wu's words.
"His Majesty said that once you, Lord Wang, have finished copying, you should personally go in and hand it over to His Majesty for inspection."
Lord Wang, please come inside with me.
Eunuch Wu completely ignored Lord Wang's aggrieved expression and relayed the Emperor's decree from when he went in to serve tea earlier, word for word.
Then he led the way and went in first to announce what was happening.
"Ah? His Majesty truly has the world at heart and works tirelessly for the country. It's so late and he's still busy with official duties in the Imperial Study..."
Along the way, Lord Wang could no longer contain his curiosity and asked a question.
"Lord Wang, His Majesty usually prefers to stay in the Imperial Study, but not entirely to handle official business. Right now, His Majesty should be reading..."
Eunuch Wu replied unhurriedly.
At this moment, Lord Wang resembled a mischievous student in class who had been called out for not paying attention and was going to the homeroom teacher's office to hand in his homework...
He nervously carried the pile of papers with crooked and messy handwriting, and waited anxiously at the door of the Imperial Study.
But just as he was eagerly waiting for Eunuch Wu to go in and report...
Suddenly, the limited edition Wonderland bracelet from Beijing that he was wearing on his wrist started buzzing and vibrated twice.
Previously, due to the great distance, those limited edition bracelets in Beijing were practically useless and had not yet received any messages.
This is the first time that after connecting to the internet, I've received the latest news simultaneously with other places.
The chubby Lord Wang instantly became as excited as a firecracker that had been lit, almost forgetting where he was at that moment.
Seeing that Eunuch Wu had not yet returned, he could not contain his curiosity and eagerly checked the message he had just received.
When he saw what appeared to be a letter slowly unfolding before his eyes, and the scene vividly unfolded before him, Lord Wang was so surprised that his eyebrows and eyes widened.
He couldn't resist reaching out to touch the enormous sheet of paper before him, and to his astonishment, he discovered—
Wherever his finger touched, it transformed into the shape of a tiny calligraphy brush, following closely with the gentle strokes of his finger!
After finally reading through the entire message, and learning that so many convenient services had been added after the update, especially the ability to order takeout, Lord Wang almost jumped for joy.
He was about to open his mouth and shout "Ooh!" when, thankfully, the last vestiges of his reason stopped him in time, and he quickly covered his mouth.
Calm down, calm down! This is outside the Emperor's study!
He's finally gotten through the punishment, so he can't let this little thing alarm the Emperor. Otherwise, he'll be in big trouble...
"Lord Wang, the Emperor summons you to have an audience with him..."
Just as his thoughts were racing, Wu Gonggong's high-pitched voice rang out.
Wang Fantong quickly suppressed his excitement, his previously wide smile instantly turning into a proper demeanor. With a hint of unease, he cautiously stepped into the imperial study.
Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of a cool figure dressed in a crimson robe, leaning against the dragon bed with his eyes slightly closed, as if he were resting.
Lord Wang felt a chill run from the soles of his feet straight to his head, and his body involuntarily trembled.
The current emperor has always been like this. He appears young and handsome, with an elegant demeanor, but in reality, his mind is as deep as an abyss. He has plenty of ways and means to deal with these officials and ministers who are like fish on a chopping board in the court...
Take Lord Wang, for example. Although he works in the Ministry of Revenue, he is a senior official of the third rank who is well-versed in finance and taxation and has a lot of experience. He is highly respected and influential among local officials.
But when facing the Emperor alone, this grown man, Lord Wang, remained as reserved as a child who had made a mistake, being extremely cautious in every move and barely daring to breathe.
His "homework" was respectfully presented to the emperor by Eunuch Wu. When he thought back to when he was punished to copy the text, his handwriting was crooked, messy, and not neat. Lord Wang's heart began to pound with anxiety.