The Disabled Tyrant’s Pet Palm Fish [Transmigration] - Chap 150

Chap 150
Mu TianChi was shocked for a moment. It wasn’t because Li Yu was bold enough to mention the
nation. Instead it was because of the– last trial.

What did last mean?

Although Xiao Yu never mentioned himself why he remained by Mu TianChi’s side, through
Liao Kong’s wise words, Mu TianChi already realized that Xiao Yu needed to pass the heavenly
tribulations.

The last time when he was tested, Xiao Yu wasn’t successful because of the bandits.

Mu TianChi thought naturally, since this was the last trial, after the heavenly tribulations ended,
would Xiao Yu leave him?

Currently he was already the Crown Prince, with both sons and a daughter. In the eyes of an
outsider, his life was practically perfect. He was very afraid that this perfection would make the
carp demon feel like he had stayed enough by Mu TianChi’s side and that it was now time to
leave. Yet Mu TianChi had grown to care more and more about Xiao Yu by the day. There was
no way he could accept Xiao Yu’s departure, unless he were dead.

Everytime he mentioned this, Xiao Yu always stammered vaguely without elaboration.
Therefore, Mu TianChi was willing to use any plans necessary to bind this fish to his side.

He knew that Xiao Yu was kind hearted, even willing to help Piao Xue and Liang-shi. There was
no way for Mu TianChi to believe that fish had stayed by his side for this long only to gain
power over his nation.

Xiao Yu was not like other people.

If Xiao Yu really wanted to discuss conditions with him, why not pick a time when he’d have
trouble choosing. That way, no matter what reason, he’d have to agree. Instead, Xiao Yu picked
a time where he had no worries and brought this up carelessly and hastily. If Mu TianChi was
crafty and evil, he could easily deceive the other. Or he could simply decline, what can Xiao Yu
do about that?
–was the clever Xiao Yu not aware of all this?

Actually Xiao Yu didn’t even need to ask, Mu TianChi had already planned to give Xiao Yu the
power of a regent ruler after he ascended the throne. He knew that Xiao Yu often wanted to do a
little something, and also had the ability to do it; yet the fish was restrained by the label of
wangfei and taizi-fei all this time. Also, the fish didn’t want to create a misunderstanding with
him.

But how could that be possible. When the Imperial Physician was detoxing him of the poison,
Mu TianChi was unconscious for a period of time. Coincidentally, in his sleep, he remembered
some old events of the past.

His mutism, his Crown Prince position, even his life, were all closely connected to Xiao Yu’s
assistance. If the title of regent was not enough and Xiao Yu wanted even more, when Mu
TianChi could afford to give it, he definitely wouldn’t be stingy.

Instead of really wanting the nation, Xiao Yu’s tone sounded more like a tentative test.

Mu TianChi saw through the truth of this matter and felt that it was extremely likely that this test
was related to the last heavenly tribulation.

Could it be that if he answered something, Xiao Yu would immediately turn and leave him?

This wasn’t impossible!

With the successful birth of Snow Bao, Mu TianChi felt more uneasy. He definitely can’t make a
single mistake here. He’d rather not answer than give the wrong answer!

Mu TianChi said with a clenched jaw: “Let me consider it some more and then give you an
answer.”

Li Yu, who had been waiting for the standard answer this whole time: ???

Huh? Didn’t the Crown Prince say he’d give Li Yu whatever he wanted just now?

Li Yu couldn’t help but pout. If men were reliable, then pigs can fly!
On one hand, he was surprised that the Crown Prince also knew how to say pretty words to keep
him hanging. On the other hand, he knew that his own request was actually a bit too much.

The nation wasn’t any casual thing. Some people can throw away their mother and father, sons
and daughter for power over the nation. Some people can even give up their own lives. This was
how important power over the nation was. And it was considered the Crown Prince’s family
property. Who was he to ask the Crown Prince to share his family’s property?

Li Yu silently called himself stupid. How could he have gotten so befuddled by the Crown
Prince’s pampering, to indulge in such wild fantasies. Why did he forget that there were some
bottom lines that couldn’t be touched? This extremely stupid question, really placed both himself
and the Crown Prince in an awkward state.

“I’m sorry, I…… shouldn’t have asked this. Just pretend I never mentioned it.” Li Yu said.

He wouldn’t dislike the Crown Prince because of this. In the end, he was the one who didn’t
handle this situation well. He had already made it to the last main mission. How can completing
it be this easy? After a slight disappointment, he’ll get over it.

And plus, the Crown Prince didn’t exactly refuse. He said he needed to consider it. If it were
anyone else who asked, the Crown Prince definitely would have become hostile already.

They’ve only been together officially for a little over 2 years anyways. Perhaps in 2 more years,
or perhaps when they were older, the Crown Prince would give the answer to his
‘consideration’?

The villain bosses were all gone now. As Taizi-fei, no one dared to target Li Yu anyways. Even
if the amazing carp demon needed to transform once every day, it didn’t make that much
difference!

Li Yu comforted himself in a timely manner. His mental state was very stable. Although he
didn’t receive the answer he wanted, he was still affectionate and intimate with the Crown
Prince.

Because of this, Mu TianChi became more confident that deliberately delaying and not speaking
the truth was the correct plan.
Otherwise, perhaps this fish would just dust off and run off, leaving behind him and their sons
and daughter.

Because of his response, he can feel that Xiao Yu was somewhat disappointed. However, no
worries. He’d naturally make it up to Xiao Yu in other areas.

Unable to complete the main mission, Li Yu turned his complete focus on constructing the
Women’s Association. Of course this was ancient times. This concept was slightly hard to
understand. Li Yu changed the name slightly and called it a Woman’s Assistance Group. The
first step he needed was to gain the Emperor’s support and build an office in the Imperial City. If
the operation was successful, then the office can expand elsewhere.

Since he conducted the opinion poll, Li Yu became even more confident. The Crown Prince gave
him a crafty idea. The concept of women remaining faithful to a deceased husband was a deep
rooted ideology. If he wanted to change this mindset, it’s not enough to rely on the common
people. It’s best to obtain the government officials support as well. Then it’d be more
convincing.

Li Yu thought about this and felt it was very reasonable. However, how was he supposed to get
government officials to answer the questionnaire as well?

The Crown Prince gave Taizi-fei an ambiguous smile and then glanced down at his own legs.

Li Yu’s face instantly flushed red: You already have sons and a daughter, why are you starting
again!

Taizi-fei grumbled, but he still went over and sat down.

The Crown Prince embraced Taizi-fei, content and satisfied. Snow Bao’s one month banquet had
just passed. It wasn’t good to suggest another banquet immediately. This was what was causing
Li Yu issues. It was too hard to find a good excuse. Li Yu was just guessing what the Crown
Prince would say. Unexpectedly, the Crown Prince directly ordered the officials from the 6
ministries to all report to the Crown Prince’s estate.

Li Yu: ???

Alright, his hubby the Crown Prince had special privileges…
Because the Crown Prince personally oversaw this, the officials answered the questionnaires to
their utmost. Li Yu didn’t really do anything and his task was completed.

At first he thought that there would be many amongst these government officials who would not
approve of widows remarrying. However, the reality was exactly the opposite. Li Yu pondered
carefully for a moment. This was probably because the government officials were wise and
experienced and knew that there were no benefits for widows to remain faithful to the memory of
their deceased husbands; it was only in respect to the government that’s all.

Li Yu organized everyone’s answers and wrote out a persuasive paper, listing his arguments one
by one. He originally wanted the Crown Prince to put forth the suggestion for him in front of the
Emperor. However, the Crown Prince said: since this is your idea, it’s better for you to speak
directly with father.

Li Yu started to panic. Didn’t the Crown Prince say he was going to help! Did he want to help Li
Yu into a pit of fire!

Plus, he was Taizi-fei, not a government official. Wouldn’t he get scolded for going to court?

However, Li Yu really did want to build the women’s association. It wasn’t just casual talk.

The Crown Prince went to court. Li Yu followed closely behind him.

QQ. He felt like the Imperial Censorate and some of the older government officials were
practically stabbing holes inside him with their eye daggers.

Seeing Li Yu, the Emperor looked towards the Crown Prince with a face full of bewilderment.

Mu TianChi said with a curve to his lips: “Father, Taizi-fei has a report he wants to present to
you. I feel like since he is a member of the royal family, he should have the qualifications to
report directly to you.”

Which family’s young wife would randomly hand the Emperor a memo?

The Emperor was somewhat flabbergasted. However, he recalled the ideas that Li Yu had come
up with in the West Frontier to exterminate the locust plague. The Emperor was someone who
appreciated genius, therefore he permitted it in the end.
Li Yu handed the report that he compiled to the Emperor.

The Emperor looked through it and then said with a smile: “This was a continued tradition
leftover from the previous dynasty. I do not have an official response to you right now, however,
since you gathered this much information, I will consider it carefully. An assistance group does
have certain merits. I will leave it to you to make arrangements. Just draft a detailed plan and
give it to me……”

That’s it?

Li Yu was secretly delighted. Wasn’t he too lucky? He thought he needed a serious discussion of
morality and ethics to successfully persuade the Emperor. Yet the Emperor approved it just like
this!

Li Yu hastily gave thanks. All of the officials called out “Long live, your majesty”. Li Yu
suddenly thought of something and figured it out.

Why didn’t the officials oppose this? It’s because the Emperor wasn’t the one who came up with
this rule to have widows remain faithful. If an outdated practice can be abolished, then the
Emperor’s reputation would rise. Why wouldn’t the Emperor accept this?

And plus, even if he didn’t accept in the beginning, after seeing the attitudes of all of the
officials, the Emperor would also need to consider it prudently……

In other words, that’s why the Crown Prince wanted him to gather opinions from the government
official!

Li Yu abruptly turned around and looked at the Crown Prince. Could it be, the Crown Prince was
teaching him here?

The Crown Prince gave him a faint warm smile in return.

A hundred claws scratching in his heart, Li Yu can feel that the Crown Prince didn’t plan to
restrict him at all. He was even intentionally guiding Li Yu. Since the Crown Prince still loved
him, then why, in terms of sharing the nation, did he need to… cough cough consider it?

Li Yu really didn’t get it.
Later on, the Emperor gave an Imperial Decree, stating clearly: if one party of a married couple
dies, the other party will gain freedom. Remaining faithful is a beautiful virtue, but choosing
otherwise was no grounds for criticism either.

The Emperor’s Imperial Decree was the basis of Li Yu’s work.

Because there were too many things at the creation of the Assistance Group, Li Yu couldn’t split
his attention. He needed to find a good place and good staff. When it really opened up, he also
needed to worry if there’d be people coming to cause trouble……

Finally, the Assistance Group welcomed a woman who needed help. After her husband died, she
suffered torment from her husband’s family. She finally couldn’t take it and wanted to leave. The
elders of the husband’s family refused to let her go. The woman was desperate and responded
intensely. She had tried to end her life several times, but was always rescued at the last minute.
She heard about the newly created Assistance Group. This was her last resort.

Li Yu swiftly found Qin-shi, Xiao Luo and others and started work with this woman together.
Then with the identity of Taizi-fei and the Emperor’s edict, they appeared in front of the family
of this woman’s husband and convinced them using the carrot and stick method. The woman was
finally able to leave peacefully.

Li Yu already was mentally prepared, but now he understood the importance of patience and
attentiveness even better. After a period of time, the business of the Assistance Group began in
earnest. Those requesting assistance grew more and more. The Emperor ordered well-trained
female government officials to take over the task, allowing Li Yu to successfully withdraw to a
secondary position, only occasionally assisting in providing ideas.

The reputation of the Assistance Group grew clamorous. Later on, even Liang-shi gathered the
courage to come over with her servant……

Since there was a new road to walk, who’d be willing to stay inside a mud pit for the rest of their
life?

The Crown Prince had said it before. Liang-shi’s situation was more complicated than normal
women. Li Yu was afraid that he wouldn’t be able to convince the Emperor and dragged the
Crown Prince over for help.
Fortunately, the Emperor had written the Imperial Decree himself previously, saying that people
shouldn’t make things difficult for widows. Therefore, he also couldn’t continue to make things
difficult for Liang-shi. Not to mention, this marriage was appointed by the Emperor. Although
Liang-shi aimed to go against the Emperor’s order, wasn’t the source of Liang-shi’s pain and
suffering because of the Emperor’s appointment?

The Emperor detested Mu TianXiao(6) internally. That’s why he had completely ignored Liang-
shi. Since Liang-shi had no emotions for Mu TianXiao(6) already, the Crown Prince suggested
that the Emperor permit Liang-shi to perform the divorce ceremony with Mu TianXiao(6)’s
memorial tablet. Li Yu was completely speechless. The Crown Prince really considered all
aspects in cleaning up and getting rid of the 6th Prince here.

Nevertheless, this was the most basic and most effective method as well!

The Crown Prince’s last suggestion really suited the Emperor’s thoughts. Therefore he approved
it.

From then on, Liang-shi became free. Immediately afterwards, she kowtowed towards the
Emperor, the Crown Prince, Li Yu and such people.

“No need to thank me.” The Crown Prince said: “If it weren’t for Xiao Yu’s persistence, this day
might not have occurred.”

Liang-shi understood this and hastily kowtowed to Li Yu a few more times.

Li Yu snuck a few glances at the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince was also looking back at him.

Li Yu pondered internally. The Crown Prince even pushed all of the merits to him. This meant
that he really harbored no apprehension towards Li Yu.

“TianChi, the thing we were talking about last time, can we discuss it again?” Li Yu asked.

Guessing what Li Yu wanted to say, Mu TianChi’s expression changed abruptly: “Goodbye!”