oked at the Third Prince, who began counting on his fingers. He then looked at the Crown Prince, who pretended to swat at mosquitoes" 。Suddenly, a name popped into White Butler's mind—Twenty-Nine. 。"...Chapter Twenty-Six
Five New Nobles
Every time there's a war, they demand a lot of things. It's always "we need this" and "we need that." Without these bureaucrats to negotiate, they'd really think all these things just appear out of thin air! It takes them, with their endless chatter and negotiations, to get everything we need. You warriors, what would you do without them How could you afford a war Would anyone even be willing to fight you You're clueless.
Seeing Wang be about to roll up his sleeves and fight Li, the Emperor spoke up just in time…
"Your esteemed officials..." Wang and Li bowed their heads, listening attentively to the Emperor's teachings.
"I know you, my loyal ministers, have dedicated yourselves to the prosperity of the nation and worked tirelessly for me. I have wise advisors and capable warriors as my trusted lieutenants, and with your dedication to serving the country, I am deeply pleased." The emperor spoke slowly, ensuring each word reached the ears of his ministers.
"Long live the Emperor, long live the Emperor, long live the Emperor..." The minister's heart was filled with joy...
The emperor's words touched their hearts, how could they not be happy
This is like your work being recognized by your leader, even if they don't pay you, you would still feel that the boss is actually a pretty good person besides not paying you...
The emperor shifted the topic, "Crown Prince, what are your thoughts on your fourth younger brother's petition"
The named prince immediately stepped forward: "Your Majesty, this son has heard that the bandits are extremely difficult to deal with. Although my fourth brother is skilled in naval warfare, he finds it hard to contend against the low morale of his soldiers. This son suggests sending a general with military prestige and three hundred elite soldiers to support my fourth brother on the front lines. With a single decisive blow, we can defeat these bandits and ensure my fourth brother's early triumph."
The Prince's faction immediately chimed in, "What His Highness says is true. With a limited amount of military resources for three hundred elite soldiers, it is hard to send them into battle. The morale of the Four Princes' troops is high, and they are certainly capable of crushing their enemies like bamboo. What a brilliant plan!"
"I believe that the Prince's words are brilliant and exceptional. The people of the small islands in Minnan will surely be grateful to Your Majesty, to the Prince, and to the Fourth Prince."
"I am fortunate to agree with the prince's words. I hope that Your Majesty will protect the safety of the people on the small islands in Minnan and the soldiers at the front, so they can return to land and reunite as soon as possible."
"Subject..."
The Crown Prince's idea was a compromise, aligning with the Emperor's wishes. Three hundred elite soldiers also satisfied the Fourth Prince's request while not costing too much silver and could increase their chances of victory. It was a low-investment, high-yield strategy—why not do it
"Now then, my loyal ministers, who is most fit to lead three hundred elite soldiers to battle"
The court fell silent, all eyes turned to the Fifth Prince...
When a true war god appears, one can conquer hundreds. But no one would dare say: "Fifth King, you go..."
But unexpectedly, the Fifth Prince came forward and bowed, saying, "Father, your son wishes to serve."
To the delight of all, everyone rejoices!
But, the Emperor remained silent, neither agreeing nor disagreeing, just leaving the Fifth Prince hanging.
What's going on here...
Each minister looked at the emperor with eager anticipation, wishing they could answer for him...
The Emperor also wanted to agree, but please excuse him, he's not in the right state of mind at the moment...
He was staring intently at the five-fingered mark on the Fifth Prince's face...and then...
He was delighted... Oh, is there still anyone in the world who dares to fight my fifth son! This emperor must bestow upon her ancestors eighteen generations of rewards, giving her ten thousand taels of gold and so on...
If Chen Zixuan in slumber knew the emperor's thoughts at this moment, she would surely gallop to the palace to receive her reward. Unfortunately, the emperor didn't say this on his face, so Chen Zixuan missed a great opportunity to become a wealthy landowner...
"Sound the drums! Grant the title of Fifth Prince to..."
"This son does not need a title, all rewards shall be given to the three hundred valiant generals. This son only wants the Stone Lily flower from the islands of Minnan." Ruitian Ling spoke each word slowly and deliberately.
The emperor frowned, his heart ached, but he still agreed.
The ministers were stunned...
Anyone with a modicum of sense knows that the Emperor considers the Stone Lily to be his lifeblood…
"Stone Lily Isn't that a rare treasure"
"Stone Orchid The Emperor has searched for it for many years to no avail, yet the Fifth Prince found it"
"The Emperor actually parted ways No way…"
How did the Fifth King know there were Lithospermum flowers on the Minnan island
"The power of the Fifth Lord is truly overwhelming..."
"The Fifth King is filial, and the Stone Orchid has miraculous healing properties."
"What good is that, even the Divine Physician said the Fifth Prince's poison has no cure."
"This isn't something suitable for Empress Ying, is it"
"If the Fifth Prince spoke it aloud, wouldn't he be afraid that someone would come and snatch it"
“......”
The Fifth Lord turned his head and swept a glance over the crowd. All sound ceased. Every minister lowered their heads, pretending to be innocent...
The Fifth King exuded an aura of power. "Hmph, this king dares to say it because I have the ability to protect it."
Okay, we overthought it...
After court, the Emperor kept several princes.
"Ling'er, your complexion looks good today," the Emperor said in a cheerful mood. The matter of Shirui flower had been temporarily put aside.
"Thank you, father," Rui Tianling said coldly, glancing at Huang Gonggong.
Huang Gonggong silently looked at his shoe tip, I didn't say anything...
As expected, the emperor continued...
“I hear that a remarkable woman has arrived at Ling'er’s residence. When will you bring her into the palace for my father to see” The Emperor wore a facade of benevolence, but his heart was plotting schemes...
Rui Tian Ling felt a numbness on his scalp. Every time the Emperor plotted against him, he would call him "Ling'er," "Ling'er." Such a feminine name, do you have the guts to say it out loud! He was a man! A pure man! Okay
"Even though his face looked calm and composed, there was a chill in his voice as he said: "My son fears he might offend your majesty's eyes with this woman. She is willful and unruly, beyond teaching."
When Chen Zixuan woke up, he sneezed. "Damn it, who's cursing me!"
The Emperor was delighted: “This is excellent. We might as well set a date for the wedding…”
"Father, you need not worry, your son has his own plans." Before the Emperor could finish his words, Rui Tianling dropped the sentence and left.
The Emperor exploded on his dragon throne, "Damn it! Do you know who I am Your father! You're being disrespectful! I don't even know who taught you this!"
"Oh…Your Majesty, it's my fault as a father for not teaching him well… Your Majesty…"
The Emperor was furious, and the Crown Prince and others naturally had to appease him. There's no way around it, men going through menopause just have a lot of nonsense.
Isn't Ruitianling's bad temper a result of being favored by the Emperor What can you do to him
They say they're arrogant because they have the ability and charisma. Do you
If there isn't one, don't force it.
Then finally, the Emperor became angry at himself and then lashed out at others...
"My Lady, the Falcon has delivered an urgent message…" Yàn'er rushed in from outside, after dismissing those around her she handed a bamboo tube to the woman inside the moon-silk tent...
A delicate hand, with distinct knuckles, reached out from under the moon-silk canopy. It took the bamboo tube and opened it slowly...
"Impossible, this is absolutely impossible!" A woman's angry voice rang out from within the moon-silk tent.
"My Lady..." Wan'er knelt on the ground.
The woman in the moon-silk curtain threw a note to Wan'er.
Wan'er picked up the note, only to see it read: Five new nobles.is servant can't say..." Wan'er began to probe the Sixth Prince."There's nothing we can't say to each other, Wan'er. You know my mother passed away early, and Empress Ying has always been kind to me....