As soon as he said that, the corners of the young Emperor’s mouth couldn’t help but twitch.
"Youzhi! We can talk about such things privately, but in public, you should be more mindful!"
These two, not brothers by blood but kindred spirits, had navigated countless perilous days together. How many life-and-death situations had they faced? How many overt and covert attacks had they evaded?
They had even brought down nurous corrupt officials, slowly, bit by bit, filling the coffers that had beco a negative sum during the late Emperor’s reign.
Even now, the annual revenue of the National Treasury was still insufficient, year after year, to cover the shortfall.
During these years of natural and man-made disasters, if his mother hadn’t constantly sought assistance from her third brother at the Bright Moon Pavilion, having him use various pretexts to help the young Emperor, his throne would likely have been unstable long ago.
"Your Majesty, we’ve just captured so many prisoners of war from Nanjiang and killed their Great Wizard. When they co to sue for peace this ti, they will surely bring many gold and silver treasures, along with heaps of money to replenish your National Treasury. I believe your National Treasury shouldn’t be short of funds!"
Hearing this, the young Emperor rolled his eyes. "Who in this world ever complains about having too much money?"
Ji Youzhi: "..."
"Go investigate the Lu Family and the Xie Family. Get the details, especially..." What was the na of that girl with the Phoenix Destiny? He had actually forgotten it.
"Xie Pan’Er, Xie Yingying, and Lu Yunsheng!"
Xiaosuisui, counting on her little fingers, spoke the nas she had heard.
Ji Youzhi was puzzled. "How do you know their nas?"
"I saw them when I was flying with His Majesty Godfather and Feifei just now. They were fighting. Oh, right, Seventh Uncle, what does ’Yiniang’ an? What does it an for two sisters to enter the household at the sa ti? Also... OOMPH..."
The young Emperor clamped a hand over the little girl’s mouth, eting Ji Youzhi’s murderous gaze.
"Er... a misunderstanding. Youzhi, you must believe . I have never uttered such vulgar and shaless words in front of my daughter."
"Godfather, what does ’vulgar and shaful’ an?"
The young Emperor stiffened, feeling Ji Youzhi’s dagger-like glares.
"You, be quiet!"
The young Emperor helplessly scolded Xiaosuisui.
Ji Youzhi glared at him, then, barely suppressing his anger, snatched his precious girl away.
Yes, snatched. He was afraid that if his precious girl stayed with the young Emperor any longer, he wouldn’t be able to stop himself from committing regicide next ti.
"Your Majesty, Yang City is just ahead. My mother said that my eldest sister-in-law is frail and needs to rest in Yang City for a few days before we continue our journey.
Will your Imperial Carriage proceed to the capital as scheduled?
Or will you also stay in Yang City for a few days?
Perhaps depart after the Mid-Autumn Festival?"
Hearing this, the Emperor slapped his forehead. "How could I forget such an important matter? I won’t make it back to reunite with the Empress Dowager for the Mid-Autumn Festival. I must order soone to prepare a grand gift to send to the Empress Dowager."
Ji Youzhi smirked. "Does this an you also intend to stay in Yang City for the festival?"
The young Emperor glanced at him, then at Xiaosuisui. "I don’t necessarily have to stay in Yang City for the festival. How about Xiaosuisui and I return to the capital ahead of you?"
Ji Youzhi, holding Xiaosuisui, turned and walked away. "Your servant will arrange for your temporary courtyard."
The Emperor was passing through Yang City on his way back to the capital. The Prefect of Yang City knelt at the city gate for a full six hours before finally welcoming this great personage into the city.
Thanks to Ji Youzhi having soone make arrangents in advance, the Emperor did not stay at the Governnt Office this ti but instead moved into Mingyuan Mansion, the largest of its kind in Yang City.
This Mingyuan Mansion was owned by an unknown wealthy rchant, and every plant and tree within it was of the finest quality.
The rockeries and pavilions, terraces, and waterside gazebos were all sources of great admiration.
With such a place, both the Ji Family and the young Emperor settled in very comfortably.
Once everyone was settled, they each returned to their rooms to rest.
Zhu Xiuxiu called over a young maid and inquired, "Where is your Master? Where is he?"
The young maid, upon hearing this, kept her eyes lowered demurely. "This servant does not know."
Seeing that the girl wasn’t going to speak, Zhu Xiuxiu took a Token from her sleeve and placed it on the table.
The mont the young maid saw it, her expression changed, and she imdiately knelt.
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