bullyxtreme Chapter 297 Mission
Chapter 297 Mission
Chapter 297 The Mission
About half a month later, Guang Xingchen reported back to Zheng Xun.
After receiving Zheng Xun's order, he didn't dare to delay for a moment and immediately sent someone to fetch his daughter back, as Zheng Xun had instructed.
At this point, the team was already on its way back.
Zheng Xun gazed at him silently for a long time.
The late emperor's power...
She chuckled inwardly.
"Guang Xingchen, you are now my person, and so is your daughter. Do you understand?"
Guang Xingchen lowered his head even further: "Your Majesty, I understand."
He was apprehensive and confused, not understanding why the princess had suddenly spoken to him in a warning.
The princess of today is not as easily fooled as the late emperor. If he disobeys, she has a thousand ways to make him die.
Although he was unwilling, he dared not disobey the princess's order.
"I don't ask much of you. Just keep your mouth shut, is that possible?"
Zheng Xun's tone was relatively mild, but Guang Xingchen dared not be negligent in the slightest.
At the same time, Zheng Xun's thoughts echoed in his mind.
It's alright if I can't do it. It's been a long time since I've used my sword. Some fools might even think my blade has become dull.
"Princess, rest assured! Your humble servant knows nothing."
Zheng Xun nodded in satisfaction: "I trust you, my lord."
After the reprimand was over, Zheng Xun had no interest in keeping him around.
During this period, she met with several people left behind by the late emperor in her spare time.
There aren't many people, and even fewer that need to be used.
They're either unreliable or utterly hopeless.
Zheng Xun had to face the reality that he had overestimated the late emperor.
That old dog is a complete idiot!
She had no doubt that if he hadn't been born into royalty and had the title of emperor, he might not have even had the ability to do evil in his life.
Zheng Xun had a headache for two days, and then he suddenly thought of the two scholars from Liuhe Academy in Fuzhou.
After observing her for a period of time, the two men remained respectful to her and offered incense to her at home every day without fail.
Uh……
This statement may sound strange, but it does prove that the two are quite sincere.
If she broadens her perspective, why should she be fixated on those few misfits left behind by the late emperor?
With so many devoted followers in Fuzhou, why not make the most of them!
No sooner said than done, Zheng Xun immediately sent two secret letters to Feng Lian and his companion in Fuzhou.
With the matter settled, Zheng Xun looked up at Zhicheng and asked, "Where is Father Emperor right now?"
Zhicheng's face twitched: "Your Highness, the Emperor is... playing mahjong."
Zheng Xun: ?
What did he say her diligent father was doing?
Zheng Xun, refusing to believe it, turned on the live stream.
"Hu!"
In the light screen, the emperor, beaming with joy, pushed over the cards in front of him, stretched out his hand, and happily gestured for the others to take the silver.
"The Emperor always wins, it's so boring." Consort Shu pouted, pushed over the cards in front of her, counted the few silver ingots left, and looked as dejected as a wilted little flower that had lost its water.
The emperor raised an eyebrow: "Consort Shu can't accept defeat? Your title certainly suits you."
Consort Shu stared wide-eyed in disbelief, turning to Consort De: "Sister! Look at him~"
Consort De generously gave her half of the silver in front of her, saying, "I'll help you win it back."
At this card table, only the Emperor and Consort De know how to count cards; the remaining Consort Shu and Consort Chun are destined to lose.
The emperor raised an eyebrow: "Then let's wait until next time. It's time for dinner."
Consort Shu became interested: "Consort Chun, what are you preparing to eat today?"
"Pot, are you coming?"
"Come!"
Zheng Xun looked at the light screen and rubbed his eyes.
No!
Isn't the emperor always busy?
Isn't he just like her, a "roll king"?
Has he really fallen so low?
Zheng Xun suppressed the wildly upturned corners of his mouth and couldn't help but give a thumbs up: Consort Chun did a great job!
She coughed lightly, suppressing a laugh that was about to escape her lips: "Zhicheng, has Father been like this lately?"
"That's right. The Emperor said he wanted to cultivate his character and spend his days in the inner palace with Consort Chun, and occasionally he would go out of the palace to play."
Zheng Xun turned off the light screen, and the smile on his lips gradually faded.
Her beloved father was a man of deep thoughts, and no matter how much he showed her affection, she always suspected that he had ulterior motives.
Because she was well aware of the allure of the aura surrounding her and the future she understood to the Great Yong Dynasty, she saw everyone as a thief trying to steal her treasures.
How could a self-disciplined person like the emperor simply relinquish his duties?
Just as Zheng Xun couldn't let go of power, so too could the emperor.
Knowing her wariness, he complied with Consort Chun's request and tried his best to adapt to the days of lying down.
Isn't this a way of showing her: Look, I'll give you whatever you want, so go ahead and do it.
Sometimes Zheng Xun also feels that he is sick.
No, she is indeed sick.
She was full of suspicion and power-hungry; she couldn't let go of these feelings, and she couldn't change them.
She only gives her trust to those who will not threaten her position.
She judged others by her own standards and felt that the emperor must have had his doubts and suspicions about her as well.
But he let go, she couldn't.
She closed her eyes: "It's rare that Father Emperor is in such a good mood. Arrange for more people to keep him company. Isn't Qin Yue quite free? Let him come to the palace more often to play chess and go fishing with Father Emperor."
Zhicheng smiled and flattered, "The Emperor will surely be pleased to know that the princess is so filial."
Zheng Xun remained noncommittal: "Second sister, you should be arriving in the capital soon, right?"
"We should be able to arrive in about three days."
"Let the Crown Prince go and greet him." Zheng Xun put down his vermilion brush.
Inside the imperial study, the fragrance of sandalwood permeated the paper and ink as memorials were presented and then sent out.
The eunuch guarding the gate outside pricked up his ears, waiting for instructions from inside.
The room was quiet, and the faint sounds were not clear.
They muttered to themselves every day.
The Emperor was already extremely diligent in his duties, but Princess Yuanjia was even more so.
Each day, the palace guards changed twice, and the princess showed no signs of fatigue until late at night.
The same is true today.
However, what they didn't know was that even after leaving the Imperial Study, Zheng Xun did not rest.
Back at Mingzhu Pavilion, she still needs to cultivate her supernatural abilities and internal strength.
……
The following day, a grand court assembly took place.
The most important issue today is to select a candidate to serve as envoy to the Brown Kingdom.
The summer festival of the Brown Kingdom is approaching, and Dayong sends envoys there every year, and this year is no exception.
However, since the envoy from the Brown Kingdom suffered such a great loss in Dayong last time, the Brown Kingdom will certainly not let the envoy from Dayong return easily this time.
"If any of you gentlemen have a preferred candidate, please feel free to recommend him."
After Zheng Xun raised this topic, the court fell silent.
This……
If it weren't for deep-seated hatred, who would recommend other ministers to their deaths?
Even if there wasn't much of a grudge to begin with, this recommendation will inevitably create enmity.
Zheng Xun anticipated this scene and, without urging anyone, listlessly turned on the live stream screen.
The scene under the sky is over at the mine, where the second and third princes sit facing each other.
The second prince personally poured tea for the third prince, his tone relaxed: "What brings you here, third brother? How is Father's health? There are many matters to attend to in court; with you gone, will Yuanjia be able to manage?"