Emperor Xuanming, being so astute, naturally saw that Chu Heng offered these two items today mainly to balance Beirong.
He was delighted to personally test the effects.
He shouted for He Dequan to personally fetch some water.
He first dabbed some ink on his hand, then took the soap and slowly washed it off.
Seeing Emperor Xuanming's hands cleaned, He Dequan hurriedly handed over a handkerchief.
Emperor Xuanming was extremely pleased: "Beloved official, well done!"
"Go, light this candle too. Today I shall use this candle to review the documents."
These words were certainly in praise of Chu Heng.
While He Dequan was shocked, he couldn't help but marvel that Lord Chu was indeed remarkable, always able to help the Emperor solve pressing problems. Which ruler wouldn't like such a subject?
Consort Deng recently wanted to speak ill of Lord Chu to the Emperor, but she might be disappointed this time.
Chu Heng left the Imperial Study an hour later.
And shortly after he departed.
