The Deng Family and others were discussing the reassignnt of Chu Heng.
However, this matter was not discussed for long, as all attention quickly turned to King of Huainan’s visit to the capital.
King of Huainan rode a fine horse, accompanied by dozens of trusted aides, riding side by side with the Beirong Prince, with Prince Rong accompanying them, entering the capital.
The roadsides of the capital were filled with commoners watching the spectacle.
The Beirong Prince, once again entering the capital, had beside him a subordinate who was highly proficient in Great Chu’s official language.
"Lord Rong, I wonder when I will be able to et with Prince Qi?" The Beirong Prince blatantly showed no regard for Prince Rong, making his closer affiliations clear at a glance.
Li Chongjin’s expression remained unchanged.
"Soon I will escort the Prince to the post station to rest, and after that, the Prince is free to arrange etings with whover he wishes."
The Beirong Prince seed very interested in his lack of resistance: "Oh? Is that so? Then could Lord Rong help convey to Prince Qi that I am waiting for him at the post station?"
"If the Prince insists, I will arrange for the servants at the post station to help convey the ssage." Li Chongjin’s voice remained steady despite the probing.
Neither did he get angry nor feel a sense of crisis competing with Prince Qi.
His reaction was so composed that the Beirong Prince couldn’t determine if he was truly uninterested in that position, or if he simply disregarded him and others.
Obviously, the Beirong Prince, as an heir, would not believe that a prince, especially a competitive one, would not desire that position.
The Beirong Prince smiled and said no more.
Though middle-aged, King of Huainan was in good spirits, clad in battle-hardened armor, exuding an aura of authority, clearly soone who walked off the battlefield.
He appeared stern, and Prince Rong was even more reticent.
It wasn’t until they reached the post station that the Beirong Prince was taken inside to rest.
Only then did Prince Rong speak: "Prince, the Emperor is already waiting in the palace."
"I shall proceed to the palace to pay my respects imdiately." King of Huainan remained expressionless, cupped his hands, and followed the officials from the Ministry of Rites into the palace.
Prince Rong also needed to enter the palace to report the news.
Upon entering the palace, he received a ssage.
The servant attending him was uncharacteristically silent.
While on the way, King of Huainan suddenly asked, "Does the Prince have sothing on his mind?"
Prince Rong raised his gaze, looking at him expressionlessly: "What does Uncle Wang an?"
Although King of Huainan was not part of the Imperial Family, as the only King of Different Surna, it was acceptable for Prince Rong to address him as Uncle Wang.
Before entering the palace, all of King of Huainan’s weapons had been taken away. His hand hesitatingly touched the sword hilt, then his sleeve, gently shook his head, and said calmly: "No, I just saw the Prince seed preoccupied, so I asked out of concern."
"Is Uncle Wang trying to understand the current situation in the capital?" Prince Rong raised an eyebrow, unreservedly broaching such a secretive topic.
King of Huainan was taken aback for a mont, then smiled slightly: "The Prince has grown up, able to speak his mind directly to , I am very pleased."
Prince Rong remained expressionless, indifferent to his words, but a hint of sarcasm flashed in his eyes, saying coldly: "Don’t overthink it, I didn’t intend to have a chat or catch up with you."
"But since you have just returned to the capital and know nothing, I can kindly remind you."
"Today’s capital is not as peaceful as it once was, even the always steady Lord Chu has been affected."
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