You're Not A Lord Of The Apocalypse Chapter 662: False Accusations and Flimsy Arguments - Novel Cool

Chapter 662: False Accusations and Flimsy Arguments

Chapter 662: False Accusations and Flimsy Arguments

"Yawn~ Didn't you all resign? Why are you here today for court?" Qin Muye sat on the dragon throne, yawning and speaking with a bored expression.

He had come to court, naturally, because he had learned that these people had ill intentions. These days, Qin Muye had been dealing with similar intelligence, which was placed on the desks of various non-human noble families.

Therefore, the non-human noble families had planned a surprise attack, intending to accuse Qin Muye of neglecting his duties, living a dissolute life, and other such crimes.

However, they were caught off guard when Qin Muye actually showed up.

"Your Majesty jests. This old minister must still dedicate myself to the Great Qian. What I said the other day was just a joke," the Snake People's Chief Minister responded dismissively, then quickly changed the subject. "I have heard that Your Majesty has been indulging in beauty and spending all day in the harem, neglecting state affairs. This is truly unacceptable!"

"Ah, this..." Qin Muye thought that if they were going to frame him, they should at least come up with something more practical.

"You have a point. Here's what I propose: each of your families should offer a legitimate daughter, one who is fair-skinned, beautiful, and elegant," Qin Muye said offhandedly. Being a tyrant was no big deal for him.

While being a wise and virtuous ruler might be a stretch, being a tyrant or a derelict ruler was as easy as pie for him.

This sudden shift in logic left the civil and military officials of the non-human races momentarily stunned. You really dare to suggest this?

"Your Majesty, this is absolutely unacceptable. This is—"

"Don't give me this. I'll be blunt: are you going to comply or not? If not, we'll adjourn the court. No need to beat around the bush," Qin Muye interrupted the censor, who was a human but loyal to the Chief Minister, and thus felt compelled to speak up for him.

"You... Your Majesty, such behavior is not befitting of a ruler!!!" The censor was trembling with anger.

"What? Are you planning to depose me?" Qin Muye was utterly unbridled. After all, he wasn't really an emperor by profession, so he didn't need to follow the rules.

With those words, the entire Golden Hall fell silent. Deposing the emperor was something they dared not do, as it would affect the nation's fortune.

The non-human races could indirectly cause the Qian Emperor to fall from grace through human intermediaries, but they dared not directly depose him. The former was indirect involvement and wouldn't be punished by the nation's fortune, but the latter was different. There were no humans in high positions, so if they were to depose the emperor, they would have to do it themselves, and they were afraid of being struck dead by the nation's fortune. Even a dying camel is still bigger than a horse.

"Your Majesty's words are wise. How dare such a person with such absurd ideas hold a high position in the court? Take him out to the Meridian Gate and behead him, exterminate his three clans," the Snake People's Chief Minister said calmly. To him, these humans were expendable, and their deaths were inconsequential. It would also help to quell Qin Muye's anger.

This new Qian Emperor had an eccentric temperament and acted without any sense of propriety. However, for the non-human noble families, there was a significant advantage: they could easily tarnish his reputation from all angles, and he seemed to have no interest in power, spending his days in a daze.

He was much better than the previous Qian Emperor, as long as he didn't interfere with their power. The non-human officials didn't mind Qin Muye's antics as long as they didn't affect their authority.

Their previous actions were merely to give him a warning.

"Very well, since none of you have objected to offering your legitimate daughters, it's settled. By the way, remember to bring them this afternoon. I won't be lenient if any are missing."

"Remember, they must be legitimate daughters!"

Qin Muye got up and left slowly, but the ministers were left in a daze. When did they agree to this? The topic shift was too abrupt.

"Your Majesty, please wait. This is absolutely unacceptable. If Your Majesty has a need, you could select three thousand beautiful women from the common people to fill the harem, thus—"

"That's not a good idea. What good are common women? The Chief Minister said I indulge in beauty and neglect state affairs. I need the daughters of your noble families, carefully raised to guide me back to the right path. Common women would only be preoccupied with gaining your favor, unlike the noble daughters who understand great righteousness."

Qin Muye cut the other person off. He could play the game of false accusations and flimsy arguments just as well.

After all, it was mutual annoyance. Otherwise, he would have nothing to do, as most of the work was done by the spirits and monsters, and Qin Muye only needed to handle the essentials.

"Your Majesty—"

"Don't call me that. It's settled. I'll be waiting for your legitimate daughters this afternoon." Qin Muye waved his hand, as if to say, "I'm not listening, I'm not listening, it's all just nonsense."

The Snake People's Chief Minister watched Qin Muye leave with a fluctuating expression. Offering legitimate daughters? This was not going to be an easy task, especially since they were not humans, and their offspring certainly wouldn't be either.

If they really sent their daughters over, they would likely be crushed to death by the nation's fortune. They could protect themselves and their clans by holding high positions, thus deceiving the nation's fortune. However, their children, who held no official positions, would truly die if they came into close contact with Qin Muye.

But refusing was not an option either. Their current status was based on their nominal role as officials of the Great Qian. The emperor's words, backed by the nation's fortune, could not be ignored. If they refused, it would surely lead to trouble and might even expose their true nature.

This was a dilemma that left them feeling utterly disgusted. Despite their formidable power, they were being controlled by a blood donor with no real strength. In the end, they had no choice but to accept it with a pinched nose.

There was a solution, though. A legitimate daughter was just a title. They could find a blood donor and adopt her as a goddaughter. This was not a big issue. Trying to confront Qin Muye and get him to cancel the order would be more problematic for the high-ranking officials. After all, the stakes were much higher.

Recognizing a blood donor as a goddaughter and sending her was a minor matter. They had many such blood donors in their households, and losing one who was merely beautiful and pleasant to the taste was not a significant loss. On the contrary, if they confronted Qin Muye, it could lead to conflicts and further damage their interests.

As long as it did not affect their interests and they continued to undermine the Great Qian's fortune, sending a few blood donors was a small price to pay for a big problem solved.

As Qin Muye left, the non-human officials exchanged glances and returned to their respective duties. The human officials, who had barely managed to enter the court, looked particularly distressed. They were now victims of an unforeseen disaster, tasked with finding fair-skinned, beautiful, and elegant legitimate daughters for Qin Muye by the afternoon.

Most of these human officials came from humble backgrounds. While their families had some resources, it was impossible to find such a daughter by the afternoon. The term "humble background" referred to families with a history of wealth and connections that allowed their children to live comfortably, not ordinary peasants, who were called "mud legs" and had no means to educate their children or enter the court.

Books, especially those required for the imperial examinations, were monopolized by the non-human noble families. Not everyone could afford to read, and even the children from humble backgrounds had to become disciples of the noble families to gain access to education.

The human officials who managed to enter the court were the most loyal lackeys of these noble families. Their abilities were less important than their willingness to do favors and their incompetence.

On the contrary, the more capable ones were often suppressed. After all, they were there to undermine the nation's fortune, not to prolong the life of the Great Qian.

"Colleagues, I know this is difficult, but the emperor's command cannot be disobeyed. Even I must return home to prepare. Please bear with it," the Snake People's Chief Minister said with a sorrowful expression, playing the role of a victim.

His words affected the human officials, filling them with righteous indignation, yet they felt helpless.

They could not seriously consider deposing the emperor. They had seen what happened to the censor who spoke up, and it was clear that the new Qian Emperor was not just a derelict ruler but a tyrant.

With no power to resist, they could only comply. Even the Chief Minister had submitted, and they had expected him to stand firm as before.

In reality, the Snake People's Chief Minister was almost laughing inside. They were disgusted, but their goal had been achieved. When it came to their emotions and interests, they would always choose the latter. Once this matter became public, it would certainly damage the Great Qian's reputation.

Currently, the entire public opinion of the Great Qian was in their hands. If not for the nation's fortune preventing them from directly controlling the emperor's public image, they wouldn't have to go through such trouble. Now, the emperor had handed them the knife.

Next, they would help the emperor search for beautiful women among the common people, further solidifying his reputation for indulgence. Then they would criticize him for neglecting state affairs and other issues, paving the way for justified uprisings across the land.

Once the Great Qian was in chaos, their goal would be within reach.

(End of Chapter)

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