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The Emperor seemed to have guessed what the Prince Zhan was thinking, and looked at him cunningly, ”I believe Chu Xiuhan has heard about the engagement between Nangong Waner and the Emperor, and has had a smooth life. He should have caused you to suffer, shouldn't I have added some bricks and tiles to his love?” The Emperor couldn't hold in his mischievous laughter as he silently cursed.
The empress dowager was also very satisfied. It seemed that the Prince Zhan was going to attend the banquet, so the empress dowager naturally had her own plans. When she heard that the Prince Zhan was going to attend the banquet, even if her heart was at peace, she couldn't help but say a few words of concern when she saw that the Prince Zhan was slightly thin. Her Majesty looked at Prince Zhan with eyes full of love and pity.
”This prince has nothing to do, so I thank the empress dowager for her care. It's just that I've worked hard for a few days, so I'll be better after resting for a few days.” The Prince Zhan responded perfunctorily to the Empress Dowager.
This one is old and isn't very interested in food. If you do a meritorious deed at the border, this one will be bestowed upon you. After returning to the palace, this one ordered Eunuch Hai to take over the manor for you.
”Many thanks for the empress dowager's gift.” Prince Zhan thought that Nangong Waner was very picky with his food, these cooks would definitely make Nangong Waner happy, so when he thought about it this way, his tone of voice became a little relaxed and happy.
When the empress dowager and emperor heard this, they were a little doubtful. The Prince Zhan was truly temperamental.
Not long after, the empress dowager chattered a few more words with the Prince Zhan, such as ”don't tire yourself out, and pay attention to rest”, which was answered very calmly by the Prince Zhan. Then, the empress dowager returned to the empress dowager's chambers due to her exhaustion.
After the empress dowager left, the emperor began to discuss national affairs with the Prince Zhan very seriously. The latter didn't continue to be perfunctory and spoke to the emperor very professionally.
”This time, when Prince Zhan went to investigate the border, did he manage to find any connections?” The Emperor and the Prince Zhan sat opposite each other at a tea table.
”I sent out scouts to investigate, and they reported that the border turmoil was caused by Feng and A Qi who were supporting it from behind. The survivors from the previous dynasty also stirred up this mess, and I went out to look for Su Xiangxiang, but Su Xiangxiang did not know anything about it. However, Zi Ye found out that there was a movement from the previous dynasty.” After Prince Zhan finished speaking, he also lowered his head and took a sip of tea.
”Your Majesty, Su Xiangxiang is just a puppet created by a remnant of the previous dynasty, waiting for the country to recover and gather all of the people, in reality, she does not hold power. I have watched over her for two years, and think that there is no need to waste any more strength on her.” The Prince Zhan raised another point of view.
The Emperor blinked and rubbed his chin, ”Prince Zhan, Su Xiangxiang is a woman that all men of the Tian Sheng desire. We will take the money from the national treasury to seduce you, why don't you have any feelings of gratitude? The Emperor blinked his eyes, and rubbed his chin,” Prince Zhan, Su Xiangxiang is a woman that all men of the Tian Sheng desire, we will take the money from the national treasury, why don't you have any feelings of gratitude? After the Emperor finished speaking, he pulled at Prince Zhan's sleeve to complain.
Prince Zhan avoided it with disdain.
Prince Zhan: ”...”
Prince Zhan could not be bothered with the Emperor's lack of interest and continued, ”The ten city lords of the border cities may have been captured, so they are temporarily needed to reign at the border. Thus, I have only dispersed their money to provide them with rewards and construction of the border territories, which can be considered as a warning. Old General Wen will keep an eye on Wind Nation and Qi Nation for me. After I finish dealing with them, he will bring people back to report to me. ”
This time, he actually returned to Shangjing City without finishing his business. ”Why did Prince Zhan come back before finishing his business?”
Prince Zhan said lightly, ”I'm back to take care of some matters.”
The emperor was even more curious now. ”What is it?”
Prince Zhan continued lightly, ”No comment.”
The Emperor: ”...”