Chapter 1275: Caught Off Guard!
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Records of the Human Emperor Chapter 1275: Caught Off Guard!

Chapter 1275: Caught Off Guard!

Translated by: Hypersheep325

Edited by: Michyrr

Rumble!

The court began to buzz with chatter. All the officials were stunned by Wang Chong's proposal, none having expected him to suddenly step forward and drag King Qi in with him.

"Wang Chong!"

King Song and Minister of War Zhangchou Jianqiong were also taken aback. It was obvious that Wang Chong had not discussed this move with them beforehand.

"Bastard!"

King Qi was stunned at first, but he quickly came to his senses, his face turning savage as he ground his teeth.

This matter had already been submitted to the court as a memorial. King Song, in his capacity as co-regent, had clearly already seen it. But even though the matter of He Qingrong had been leaked, King Qi was not worried. He had already planned everything out, and Minister of Rites Pei Cunyi was one of his important pieces in this plan. But he had never expected Wang Chong to unreasonably drag him into the debate.

"Wang Chong, have you lost your mind? This king is a member of the imperial household, possessing an esteemed and noble status. And you would have me oversee an irrigation project?"

King Qi was utterly furious. Their battle at the Penal Court had already caused quite a stir amongst the officials, and now, Wang Chong was attacking him in front of the entire court, even proposing that a mighty King like him should oversee an irrigation project. This was an absolute humiliation that made King Qi hate Wang Chong down to his bones.

Wang Chong glanced at Zhang Lianchong and lightly said, "Heh, I hear that King Qi has gathered talented subjects throughout the realm, and that King Qi is modest and studious, having even studied irrigation. You even invited Minister of Works Zhang Lianchong to your residence. Was King Qi not precisely discussing irrigation with Lord Zhang?"

"You!"

King Qi immediately felt stifled, and he was not the only one. A look of apprehension appeared on the face of Minister of Works Zhang Lianchong.

In today's court debate, the original

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