Chapter 999: Chapter 959: One Part in Ten Tax

It turned out, in his excitement just now, he had accidentally splashed water on the other person.

At this moment, Leng Yu’s thin gauzy dress was completely soaked through.

The ensuing scene, well, we won’t detail everything here. After all, the data used by my dear readers isn’t free, so let’s just imagine it in our minds.

In short, Lin Yi instinctively pulled a "February 2 Dragon Raising Its Head" move.

But that wasn’t the most awkward part; the most awkward part was that Lin Yi was in the middle of taking a bath.

Because of this, through the clear water...

It was evident from how Leng Yu’s pretty face was flushed red, even to the tips of her ears.

"Th-this. Why did you come here? You wait outside for me, I’m almost done."

Facing Leng Yu, Lin Yi naturally wouldn’t address himself as the royal "we," but used the more personal "I."

However, even though Lin Yi said that, Leng Yu, who was already soaked, didn’t leave. Instead, she shyly continued to gently scrub his back:

"No need, Brother Lin Yi. Today is the day of your coronation, you must bathe well.

If others didn’t serve you properly, then I shall personally attend to you.

And I think I can be a bit more meticulous than others."

By the end, she was almost whispering like a mosquito, and if Lin Yi hadn’t had good ears, he wouldn’t have heard her at all.

In short, if it weren’t for some deity of harmony watching over this scene, there might have been at least a hundred thousand words to write here.

To Lin Yi, this was a torturous yet tantalizing feeling, leaving him quite at a loss for a moment.

Fortunately, this ordeal didn’t last too long.

After bathing for almost a quarter of an hour, a eunuch hurriedly came in.

Because time was tight, and every second today had its special purpose.

Precisely because of this, there wasn’t much time left for Lin Yi, just like this bath that could only last a quarter of an hour, before moving on to the next step.

This finally allowed Lin Yi to let out a long sigh of relief.

However, just as Lin Yi was sighing with relief, Leng Yu’s next words made him uncomfortable again instantly.

It turned out the girl had personally handed him a towel and even offered to help him get dressed.

How could Lin Yi handle this?

But no matter how he tried to talk her out of it, the girl was unmoved.

In the end, with no choice, Lin Yi could only grit his teeth and let her do it.

The process itself naturally doesn’t need further elaboration.

It’s just that throughout the process, Lin Yi appeared uncomfortably awkward, while Leng Yu, in contrast, seemed as if it was perfectly normal.

Even when she was drying his hair, it seemed so natural.

This couldn’t help but make Lin Yi a bit helpless, not expecting the girl to be such a cheeky monkey.

"Alright, Brother Lin Yi, you look really handsome in this outfit."

In the end, the girl teased him again, making Lin Yi want to flee even quicker, awkwardly bidding a farewell before leaving the palace with the eunuch.

Watching Lin Yi hastily leave, Leng Yu’s lips curled into a satisfied and mischievous smile.

The smile blossomed on her charming face, making her look both adorable and captivating.

Outside the palace, the subsequent series of processes just felt like a hassle to Lin Yi.

The layers of ceremony were nothing short of downright annoying.

In short, by the end of the day’s proceedings, even someone as tough as Lin Yi felt quite exhausted.

Fortunately, today’s ceremonies went smoothly without any mishaps.

During this time, not only was the ceremony conducted, but nearly all the citizens of Capital City came to witness the event.

Seeing the vast sea of people below, Lin Yi felt a surge of emotions.

This was the first time in his life he had witnessed such a scene. Although in the 21st century, he had been the CEO of a large conglomerate with hundreds of thousands of employees and had hosted massive meetings, it truly felt like small potatoes compared to today.

At least when hosting meetings before, the employees wouldn’t kneel to him.

But today, while ascending the altar for the sacrificial ceremony, the countless citizens below knelt in rows, practically everyone bowing to him.

The feeling was indescribable.

In short, the impact it had on Lin Yi was unprecedented.

It was at that moment Lin Yi also felt the heavy responsibilities on his shoulders, the sense of duty, the national responsibility.

For the first time in history, he felt such an overflowing confidence.

Alongside the coronation ceremony, Lin Yi announced the establishment of the Dayou Daily.

During this coronation ceremony, while speaking to the citizens below, Lin Yi directly announced this, stating that the court would launch the Dayou Daily, and that any changes in court affairs would be published for all to know.

This move, naturally, first left everyone below stunned, and then led to an uproarious praise.

No one had expected that citizens would have the right to know the court’s major affairs. Such a thing was unimaginable before and was groundbreaking for Lin Yi.

This directly raised his prestige considerably.

At least, the citizens attending the ceremony today already raised Lin Yi’s status in their hearts.

Truth be told, who became the king didn’t really concern the citizens; after all, whoever sat on the throne didn’t really benefit them.

But this time was different. Lin Yi announced he would discuss national affairs with them, meaning King Zaiyou saw them as individuals worth considering.

And that wasn’t all. After announcing this decree, Lin Yi immediately announced a second one: from this day, from the moment of his ascension, the original tax rate of four-tenths would be formally reduced to one-tenth!

This news immediately made the entire crowd explode, leaving everyone stunned for a good two minutes, not a sound coming from them, the huge plaza as silent as a pin drop. Such an event was unprecedented.

After being stunned for nearly two minutes, someone...

[To be continued...]