I Am A Corrupt Official, Yet They Say I Am A Loyal Minister!

sed in imperial robes and felt a sense of inferiority.

She bowed slightly: “This commoner Li Shi Shi greets Your Majesty, long live Your Majesty!”

Xiao Cui and Dali also bowed with her.

“Everyone, please rise!” The empress extended her hand and smiled at Lin Beifan, “Such a beautiful and charming wife! Sir Lin, you’re so lucky!”

“Thank you for Your Majesty’s compliments, being able to marry Shi Shi is also my good fortune!” Lin Beifan smiled.

Li Shi Shi felt at ease seeing Lin Beifan’s joking with the empress and officials.

Especially when she heard Lin Beifan admit to being with her in front of the empress and officials, she was filled with sweetness.

The empress looked around and asked in confusion, “Is this all the people in your household, sir?”

“Yes, Your Majesty, they’re all here!” Lin Beifan introduced, “This is my beloved wife, Li Shi Shi, and these two are the housekeeper and maid named Dali and Xiao Cui, they’re all very close family!”

“Why don’t you invite more people?” the empress asked.

Lin Beifan sighed, “With all due respect, Your Majesty, we couldn’t afford it before! Although we have some money now, I’m used to living a simple life, and a few people are enough for us to be self-sufficient, so we didn’t bother!”

The empress felt sorry again, “You’ve worked hard, sir.
How about I arrange some palace maids and guards for you?”

The officials were confused again!

Damn it! Hasn’t she given enough favor? Now she’s even sending people! Your Majesty, can’t you act more dignified?

Lin Beifan felt flattered, “Your Majesty, I appreciate your kindness, but really, there’s no need!”

As someone who could run away at any time, how could he bring more people?

Plus, they belonged to the empress, so he dared not accept them!

The empress persisted, “Are you sure? The ones I arrange for you will be the best palace maids and the most excellent guards! Don’t worry, their wages will be paid by the Imperial Household Department, so you won’t have to pay a penny!”

The officials could not hold back and stood up one after another.
“Your Majesty, since we’re already at sir Lin’s mansion, let’s finish the search and go back to the court meeting!”

“Yes, Your Majesty, this is a major matter! Let’s not worry about other trivial matters!”

“Your Majesty, please prioritize national affairs!”

… The empress was very unhappy.
She just wanted to reward Lin Beifan with something to win him over, why was it so difficult?

She waved her hand helplessly, “Go ahead and search! But be careful, don’t mess around and don’t break anything here, understood?”

“Yes, Your Majesty!” The officials followed the order and rushed in.
Yao Zheng was also a little uneasy, so he went with them to search.