After hearing Zhou Quan's words, Xiao Jingyun let out another long sigh, "We can only wait and see, but I'm worried that some people won't be able to wait."
"Alas."
Looking at Xiao Jingyun, who was sighing with emotion, Zhou Quan remained composed. "As for me, I think you might as well cut the Gordian knot. Since the Emperor wishes to abdicate, why not conclude this matter as soon as possible."
As long as you ascend to the throne, won't all problems be solved?
A single remark awakened the dreamer. Xiao Jingyun slapped the table, "That's right, I should have a good talk with my father."
Xiao Jingyun couldn't even wait for lunch and hurried to see his old father again.
Seeing his son return, Xiao An smiled, which further indicated that his son had finally come to his senses.
"Jingyun, why are you in such a hurry to see me? Is there something else?"
Xiao Jingyun bowed, "Your Majesty, the Great Tu Kingdom and the Great Lin Kingdom have just retreated, and Jizhou City is still unstable. Zhu Meng in the Great Lin Kingdom is still harbors ill intentions. I, I want to go on an expedition again."
Hearing his words, Xiao An smiled slightly and waved his hand, "A crown prince of a nation, why would he go on an expedition every other day? Feel free to send troops if you wish, but you cannot go out yourself anymore."
Hearing his words, Xiao Jingyun was secretly pleased. His father had fallen for his trap.
"But Your Majesty, you are enough in Wannian City."
So that's how it is. Xiao An immediately understood his son's intentions.
He was impatient to ascend the throne.
"Jingyun, your intentions are very clear. I have also said that I will abdicate the throne to you, but the time is not yet ripe. As you said, Zhu Peng in the Great Lin Kingdom is still coveting us."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingyun realized that his father had seen through his plan.
"Your Majesty, your son has no such intention. It is just that the border is unstable, and your son cannot sleep or eat peacefully!"
Hearing this, Xiao An nodded slightly, "Your intentions are very clear. I will make appropriate arrangements. You will come tomorrow morning at the scheduled time."
With that, he waved his hand, and Xiao Jingyun bowed and withdrew.
After watching Xiao Jingyun walk away, Xiao An turned to Bai Han and said.
"Starting tomorrow, I want Jingyun to oversee the government. What do you think?"
Hearing him, Bai Han clasped his hands in a salute, "Your Majesty is wise. Letting the Crown Prince oversee the government will allow him to gain experience in advance."
Xiao An nodded and stood up, "Yes, to gain experience in advance. By the way, what has Jingfeng been doing these days? She's been back for several days and hasn't come to pay her respects."
"Your Majesty, should I send someone to deliver a message?"
Xiao An waved his hand, "No need to send a message. If she doesn't come, she doesn't come. She'll have to get married sooner or later. Forget it, forget it." Su Dan Novels
In the blink of an eye, a day passed. In the evening, the village of Heitou suddenly became lively. The first to get busy were Liu Ce and Liu Tie.
Upon receiving a pigeon from Liu Kai, stating that Liu Rumei's entire family had been detained by the Emperor, this was unbearable. The crowd was immediately outraged.
Liu Ce frowned and looked at Liu Tie, "This time, we must go back."
Liu Tie nodded, "Yes, we are working hard for him here, and yet he treats our Lord and Miss like this."
Liu Ce had already thought of a plan, "I think it's better this way. We'll go and discuss with Chen Xiaobei about transporting supplies down the mountain. Let him be responsible, and we will lead the Liu family guards back to the capital."
The two discussed and then went together to find Chen Xiaobei.
It was dinnertime, and the villagers were gathered in twos and threes, some bringing wine from home, drinking and chatting, relaxing their minds.
Chen Xiaobei was eating with Huang Ying and Cui Hongyu, along with Shen Ziyan.
The Lotus Sect Leader's injuries had also mostly healed, and he joined them for dinner that night.
Although there were only two large pots of dishes, everyone ate happily, chatting and laughing.
Seeing Liu Ce and Liu Tie arrive, Chen Xiaobei smiled and invited them, "You've come at the right time, sit down and eat with us."
Liu Ce, however, waved his hand and said solemnly, "Brother Xiaobei, there's something urgent to tell you. We're returning to the capital tonight."
Chen Xiaobei was stunned upon hearing this.
"Steward Liu, it's already dark. You're leaving. Has something urgent happened?"
Liu Tie said with a grave expression, "Yes, news came from the capital that my Lord and Miss have both been imprisoned by the Emperor. My Lord has been thrown into prison."
Chen Xiaobei knew what it meant to be thrown into prison.
"But didn't they say why?"
Liu Tie shook his head, "That's right, Feng Xiaoyue has arrived in the capital. You don't need to worry."
"It's just that Prime Minister Feng Zheng has also been expelled back to his hometown by the Emperor. I'm afraid that Feng Xiaoyue's case for vindicating her father will have to wait a while."
Hearing these words, everyone present was stunned.
The Lotus Sect Leader was hot-tempered and spoke directly, "How could this happen? Isn't Miss Liu with the Crown Prince? Is this something even the Crown Prince can't control?"
Liu Ce shook his head, "It's useless. The Crown Prince has repeatedly sought an audience with the Emperor, but to no avail!"
The Lotus Sect Leader slammed the table in anger, "This is too much! This is a foolish ruler. Has he forgotten when Marquis Liu Xiangnan fought for the Xiao family through thick and thin?"
Liu Tie clasped his hands in a salute to the Lotus Sect Leader, "Sect Leader, please calm your anger. This is not something we can decide. Steward Liu and I must return to the capital overnight. Take care, everyone."
"No, I'm going too."
The Lotus Sect Leader stood up with a jolt.
"Since your efforts to find the Crown Prince were fruitless, let's go find the Princess. After all, I am the Princess's master. If the Emperor doesn't even give me this face, then we'll just kill him. Why should we protect such a dog emperor?"
Seeing the agitated Lotus Sect Leader, Chen Xiaobei quickly stood up, "Senior Sister, please don't rush. Let's discuss this slowly."
"Oh, what's there to discuss? Let's all go to the capital. Miss Liu has been immensely kind to us. How can we stand by and do nothing?"
Huang Ying also stood up.
Chen Xiaobei knew that Liu Rumei had been incredibly kind to their entire Heitou Village.
However, no matter how kind she was, they couldn't just go and kill the Emperor. That would be rebellion.
Chen Xiaobei looked at Liu Ce, and the two exchanged bitter smiles. With the hot-tempered Lotus Sect Leader around, this was a typical case of accomplishing nothing and spoiling everything.
At this moment, Shen Ziyan, who had been silent, spoke, "Senior Sister, don't worry. These words are just for us to say here. If you really go to Wannian City, please don't say such things."
Cui Hongyu quickly stood up and tugged at Huang Ying, "Sister Huang Ying, they say that misfortune comes from the mouth. Be careful not to give anyone a handle."
After the persuasion of the two, the agitated emotions of the Lotus Sect Leader and Huang Ying gradually subsided.
Huang Ying looked at Chen Xiaobei, "Brother Xiaobei, what do you think we should do?"