69 My Nuo'er Has to Learn to Play With Human Lives

At the same time, in the imperial study.

The Censorate's Lord Zhang reported respectfully, "As Your Majesty has expected, that rich merchant, Ji Yongwang, just entered the capital four days ago.

"He immediately organized a banquet to welcome himself. It was such a grand scene that would outdo even a sixth-grade official."

Gu Nuo'er sat on her father's lap, swaying her fair and tender legs and stepping on the throne's armrest.

She grabbed a piece of pastry with her hands and was putting it into her mouth.

She looked at Censor Zhang with her big and watery eyes.

As Gu Yihan hugged his daughter, he sneered. "He's scared that others don't know that he bought an official position, so he made such a grand scene?"

Censor Zhang nodded and said, "After this subject's investigation, Ji Yongwang has a good relationship with Minister Sheng. However, I haven't found any evidence that Minister Sheng is watching out for him."