Ji Xiaolan: From the Start, I Embezzle Just a Little

"Your Majesty, there is a severe drought in Yunnan and Guizhou, and the officials are lining their own pockets. All officials under the governor must be executed!"

"Your Majesty, the officials in Kertar launched an unauthorized campaign and suffered a crushing defeat. Everyone ranked above captain must have their entire clans executed!"

"Your Majesty, the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang wrote a treasonous poem. His entire clan must be executed!"

"Your Majesty, Heshen has embezzled countless sums. He must be dismissed and executed!"

"Your Majesty, abdicate!"

"You traitorous rebels! Guards..."

"Your Majesty, abdicate!"

The civil and military officials roared in unison. Their voices echoed through the vast Hall of Heavenly Purity, making one's scalp prickle.

Qianlong's face twisted with fury as he stared at the assembled officials. Suddenly, he realized there was not a single loyal confidant left in his vast court. Only fear remained in his eyes.

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.