Splendid Phoenix Journey: The Arrogant Princess

Chapter 203 The Emperor's Envy and Helplessness
The steps he took stopped, and he turned to look at the shadow behind him.He frowned indistinctly, and then his face returned to his usual indifference and alienation.

"Prepare the carriage and enter the palace."

Glancing at the direction in which Shen Wanyu disappeared, he withdrew his gaze with some reluctance, turned and walked towards the courtyard where he lived.

Half an hour later, the emperor in a bright yellow dragon robe sat in front of the table in the imperial study.His face was heavy, and there was a touch of anger between his brows.There seemed to be a storm brewing in the dark eyes, and there was a low pressure in the air of the whole person.

Chu Mohan walked in with the emperor's confidant father-in-law, and saw the emperor sitting there with a serious face.When he saw him coming, his complexion improved a little, and he pointed to the seat beside him for him to sit down.

After he took his seat, the emperor waved his hand and told the maids and eunuchs who were serving in the imperial study room to go down.Only the confidant father-in-law was left behind.

After Chu Mohan sat down, he slightly raised his eyebrows and looked at the dignified emperor.

"Your majesty, why did you call me into the palace today?"

The emperor sighed when he heard the words, and asked his confidant father-in-law to hand him an open letter on the table.

Chu Mohan took the letter and looked down for a while.His pretty brows frowned, he closed the letter and returned it to the emperor's confidant father-in-law.

"This is an urgent letter sent by Border Gate yesterday. King Jing has colluded with Nanli Country to take down Border Gate. Then he will gather soldiers and attack the next city all the way to Kyoto. I really regret it. Back then, Brother Gu Nian Love just expelled him from the capital, and he was never allowed to set foot in the capital without the emperor's order. If I had known it would bring Dakun this catastrophe, I should have killed him."

Chu Mohan slightly lowered his eyes, King Jing is actually the emperor's youngest brother.It's just that something happened that year, and the emperor expelled him from Kyoto in a rage.He was not allowed to enter Kyoto without his summons, but he retained his throne out of brotherhood.Although he is at the border, there is nothing missing that should be given to him, so that he can live a comfortable and prosperous life.

It's just that no one knows what happened back then, but everyone knows King Jing's ambition.So at the beginning, many ministers reported to the emperor and killed King Jing.

"It's useless to say these things now. Since King Jing has colluded with Nanli Kingdom, then he has no way to turn back. He will definitely use up everything to fight this time. And we can only fight. Once the border is missed, Then Dakun will be in danger. Nanli soldiers are strong and strong, and their warriors are brave and good at fighting. They are best at fighting on horseback, and their combat effectiveness will be weakened without horses.”

Chu Mohan had already fought against the soldiers stationed at the border of Nanli Kingdom several times, and he was very clear about their advantages.He suffered from this many times, and later he summed it up after a few times.In the next few battles, they never lost again.

The emperor's frown relaxed, and he put the letter in his hand on the table.Sighing, his eyes fell on the candlesticks placed on the table.

"Prince Jing really disappointed me. I asked myself that I didn't treat him badly. What I got was that he colluded with other countries and wanted to rebel. Zhen, your father and King Jing were originally the best among the many princes. It's a pity that a battle for the position has ruined everything. Only your father has no idea about the position, and he is the only one who lives the most carefree life."

As if remembering something, the emperor's eyes flashed with nostalgia, disappointment, and envy mixed together.

Chu Mohan just lowered his head and drank his tea, listening quietly.He knew that the emperor is now because of King Jing's affairs, which brought back memories of the past.All he could do was listen.

After a long time, the emperor came out of the memory.He raised his head to look at Chu Mohan who was quietly sitting aside, and smiled slightly.A complicated light flashed in the dark eyes, and the eyes were full of kindness.

"King Han has educated you very well. You are a general just like him. I am very relieved that you will lead the army this time."

Chu Mohan raised his head, looking at the emperor, he raised the corner of his mouth: "I will definitely not let the emperor down."

Seeing his confident look, the emperor laughed loudly: "Okay, if you return to me in triumph, I will definitely reward you with a big gift."

After talking about major national affairs, the emperor beckoned him to sit beside him.

"Mo Han, when will your royal father and queen mother come back? They have been out for a long time to visit mountains and rivers, don't they miss Shu? Play chess and chat with him. Now that he is not here, there is no one to accompany me to pass the boring time."

When Chu Mohan heard the emperor's words, the corner of his mouth twitched indistinctly.Everyone in Dakun knew that King Han was a general.He doesn't understand the art of chess at all, but the emperor just likes to play chess with him.Thinking of my father's expression of relief every time he came back from the palace.He couldn't help but want to laugh in his heart, his fearless father was most afraid of playing chess with the emperor.

"A few days ago, I received a letter from my father, saying that my mother and concubine are visiting Lin'an County at this time. Some kind of conference will be held there. The emperor also knows that my mother and concubine are very curious about everything and like to join in the fun."

Chu Mohan couldn't help shaking his head when he thought of his playful parents, his eyes full of helplessness.It seems that he hasn't seen the two of them for a long time. Ever since his father handed over the military power to him, he and his mother have gone to visit the mountains and rivers.

"I really envy them, they live so chic and comfortable." The emperor's tone was full of undisguised envy, and he would be tired after being in a high position for a long time.

Everyone in this world envies him, but no one knows how high a position is and how much responsibility one has to bear.Because of this position, he has lost many things and paid a lot.

"The emperor can also live such a reckless life. Now the prince is married. In a few years, he should be able to inherit the throne."

In Dakun, there are many examples of the emperor voluntarily abdicating the throne to the crown prince, and going outside to live the life he wanted.

When the emperor heard Chu Mohan's words, he frowned.His eyes were slightly solemn, why didn't he want to imitate them.It's a pity that his princes don't seem to want him to get what he wants, how could he not see the open and secret struggle between them.

"There are some things we can't do if we want to. There are too many external factors hindering us. Well, let's do this today. When Mu Zhirui marries the prince, I will immediately order you to lead the troops to the border. .”

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Chu Mohan lowered his eyes slightly, replied softly, and then slowly opened his mouth: "If the emperor has nothing else to do, then I will retire first. I am about to go to war, and I have to go to the barracks."

The emperor nodded and waved his hands: "Go, it's good to boost the morale of the soldiers before going out."

Too long of peace, even if they practice every day, it still makes the soldiers lose their morale.Before going out, let him encourage them.

Chu Mohan came out of the imperial study and glanced at the blue sky.Thinking of going to war in the near future, a sense of reluctance rose in his heart.

"master."

Ying stood outside the imperial study room, and immediately walked over when he saw Chu Mohan coming out of it.

Chu Mohan withdrew his gaze, turned his head and glanced at Ying indifferently: "Let's go, go to the barracks."

After the two left, a person walked out from behind the pillars of the corridor outside the imperial study.Seeing the figures of the two walking away, then turned around and left quickly.

Behind the remote rockery, Chu Ziheng was wearing a light blue brocade robe, with delicate patterns embroidered with golden silk threads on the cuffs and collar.Around the waist is a belt with dark blue embroidered patterns on a silver and white background.A head of jet-black hair was only tied with a jade crown.A few strands of hair fell down, adding a bit of charm to his gentle and handsome face, which was a little different from usual.

He leaned lazily on the stone wall of the rockery, his dark and narrow eyes slightly closed.There was an aura of not being close to strangers all over her body, and the brows were a little more indifferent and ruthless.

"Prince, Prince Han's son has already left the imperial study and went to the barracks."

Suddenly, a nimble figure flew over from the other side of the rockery and knelt on the ground with one knee.

Those eyes that were slightly closed slowly opened, and glanced lazily at the person kneeling on the ground.

"It seems that the border father is going to send him this time. Fortunately, the more meritorious service he does, the better for us. The thing I asked you to do last time, has it been done?"

The man kneeling on the ground heard Chu Ziheng's words, and immediately replied respectfully: "It's all done for the prince."

Chu Ziheng nodded in satisfaction, he stood up straight, left the rockery and walked towards the empress dowager's bedroom.

"I haven't seen the imperial grandmother for a long time. I should go see her too. You continue to send people to monitor her. I want to know her every move."

"Yes, Prince."

The man kneeling on the ground clasped his fists and responded respectfully.Then he stood up and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

The night was getting dark, and Shen Wanyu, who was dressed in a moon-white cross-collar jacket and her hair was loose, stood quietly in the yard.She looked at the dark night sky, and the starlight in the sky indicated that tomorrow would be a sunny day.

"Miss, it's cold at night. You always wear such thin clothes and stand in the yard to be careful not to catch a cold."

Qiuzhu put the cloak in her hand over Shen Wanyu's body, frowning.No matter how many times she said it, the lady didn't seem to take these things to heart.

"Qiuzhu, Mu Zhirui is going to marry the crown prince tomorrow. Naturally, this side concubine's big wedding cannot be compared with marrying the crown prince, but she is a princess of a country after all. Compared with the emperor, she will not treat her badly. Tomorrow morning, I will I want to go to the palace to see her."

She hadn't seen Mu Zhirui since the Hundred Flowers Banquet.Maybe because Instant Messenger is an ally, she wants to send her off in person when she gets married.

"The lady should go to bed earlier, so that she can get up early tomorrow to go to the palace to see the princess."

Shen Wanyu nodded, she still has some things to ask her.

(End of this chapter)