The elder brother didn't care.

Even, originally because of the matter of my Biancheng, the praise of the people surpassed him, and he felt a little uncomfortable in his heart.

After the earthquake, it was not only the construction of the Princess Huanglong's house.

The elder brother also ordered someone to build two palaces for him.

They are named as praying to the heavens and comforting the hearts of the people.

The days passed in the blink of an eye.

Until the next year.

In the court meeting, I heard that there would be additional taxes and construction in the court.

Since he came to power, the national treasury's expenses have been uncontrolled.

The spending in the palace is extravagant, and there are many corrupt officials below.

In these past six months, under the elder brother's governance, people's livelihood has deteriorated, and the country's decline has turned.

The national treasury is empty, so he thinks of seizing from the people.

However, I didn't expect that after the court meeting, the Minister of the Left, Liu Shuzhi, actually approached me.

"By this spring, His Majesty has increased the corvée and taxes in various states.

"Not to mention the prosperous states and counties. Even those barren and remote areas have increased as well.

"Especially Biancheng, Princess Chang, you know about it.

"Biancheng suffered severe disasters last year, according to usual practice, it should have been tax-exempt for at least three years. But His Majesty's intention is that last year, he had already sent a lot of money, grain, and materials to Biancheng, and the disaster area recovered in an orderly manner. Why should it be tax-exempt for three years?"

When Mr. Liu said this, his face was full of helplessness and anger.

But I know why my elder brother did this.

It's nothing more than after I helped Biancheng last year, the people didn't praise him for his imperial favor, but instead praised me.

Regarding this matter, he has talked about it many times in the palace, saying that he regrets asking me to help with the disaster.

"But, Mr. Liu, you should tell His Majesty about this matter.

"At the very least, you should report to Mr. Xu. You tell me, I am just a mere woman.

"Interfering in politics is probably inappropriate."

Mr. Liu sighed.

He said, he did mention it to Mr. Xu.

But Mr. Xu said that everything should be done according to His Majesty's wishes.

Mr. Liu looked at me with hopeful eyes, saying that I am the emperor's sister, and I personally led the team to help Biancheng. There is nothing inappropriate about these words.

I know that he really had no other choice.

Since my elder brother ascended the throne last year, at first, he was still cautious under various pressures.

But later, he probably figured it out. Since he holds the imperial power in his hands, those generals, although not completely obedient to him for the time being, are still loyal to Daqi.

Otherwise, when he seized the throne, the general who held the military power would have rebelled long ago.

In this generation of the Xiao Family, he is the only healthy prince.

He is not worried that those dead or disabled brothers will take the throne.

So he settled down comfortably on the dragon throne.

And his actions became more daring and reckless.

In terms of personnel in the court, Mr. Xu is relied upon.

When someone is relied upon, there will naturally be someone sitting on the cold bench.

Mr. Liu is one who sits on the cold bench, and he also faces many obstacles in the court.

"Princess Chang, to tell the truth, since your disaster relief in Biancheng, this old man truly admires you.

"Risking the danger of a turnabout, this old man still has to say it. Looking at the current royal family, His Majesty and Princess Huanglong are extravagant and wasteful, but who truly cares about the people, this old man sees it clearly.

"Looking through the history books, there have been many women involved in politics throughout dynasties.

"Princess Chang, you have the intention, General Yan also admires you. If you can say a word for the people in the court, I think His Majesty will reconsider.

"Princess Chang, today I will also tell you the bottom line. If you want to speak in the court, I will not let any criticism affect you."

Mr. Liu's influence in the court is not as strong as Mr. Xu.

But after all, he has been entering the court for more than forty years, with a high position and great influence that is deeply rooted.

His students are not fewer than those of Mr. Xu.

I believe in his promise.

So I agreed to his request.