On the contrary, whether it’s the training of the cavalry or the trade exchanges with Beirong, the Northern Region presents a great opportunity.
King Qi hesitated, "Uncle, do you an you want to go to the Northern Region to join the military camp?"
"Indeed, Your Highness need not worry. There will be protection for you in the Northern Region, not to ntion that Master Shu is there. Beirong is currently too occupied with its internal strife to engage with us. So now is a good ti for you to go." Minister Qi patted King Qi’s shoulder, "Rest assured, Your Highness. Even if Prince Rong enters the capital garrison, the capital’s guards won’t necessarily be handed over to him. With Xiao Tianhao present, eighty percent of the military force in the capital will still be under the Emperor’s control."
King Qi looked at his palm, rougher than a year ago, but he didn’t dislike it, just covering the complex emotions in his eyes.
"I understand."
"However, I’ll trouble uncle to send more people to take care of my mother." King Qi’s mood was sowhat downcast.
Minister Qi frowned upon hearing about Imperial Concubine Qi Zhao Yi living in the temple, thinking of Beauty Qi in the palace who had finally been favored. Presumably, with his support, she would soon occupy a position in the palace. By then, it would be possible to bring Qi Zhao Yi back to the palace as well.
Even if it’s unlikely, he wouldn’t say it aloud now, but instead gently comforted King Qi, "Rest assured, Your Highness. I have always urged your aunt to keep in touch with Her Ladyship, and will never let Her Ladyship suffer outside."
The next day.
King Qi entered the palace to see Emperor Xuanming.
Volunteering to go to the Northern Region to join the military camp for training.
Emperor Xuanming squinted slightly, looking at his third son, now grown, with a voice fairly gentle, "San’er, why do you want to enter the military camp? If you wish to train, you can do so at the camp outside the capital."
King Qi gently shook his head, showing no apparent desire, and softly expressed his intention, "Father, I wish to truly go to the battlefield. Without experiencing the battlefield, it’s all empty talk, and I won’t truly understand the importance of soldiers to Great Chu."
"Isn’t it said, as royal offspring, we’re born to cherish the people? I want to personally train to understand the true aning of this statent."
"You don’t fear hardship," Emperor Xuanming said with an ambiguous remark.
King Qi remained quietly kneeling, saying nothing.
"But as a prince, you don’t have to do everything personally." Emperor Xuanming stood up, hands behind his back, speaking lightly.
King Qi paused, realizing his father’s direct rejection, but didn’t show disappointnt.
"I understand."
"However, I wish to start as a regular soldier. If I can achieve success with my own military rit, I would not be ashad of my identity." King Qi said, as if throwing caution to the wind.
Emperor Xuanming suddenly looked at him with so displeasure, "Starting as a regular soldier..."
"Do you know how hard it is to advance military ranks in Great Chu?"
"I know, and I don’t wish to enjoy the fruits without effort."
"A fine stance of not wanting undue rewards." Emperor Xuanming laughed, though his eyes showed little amusent, looking towards King Qi with so disappointnt. Waving his large hand, his voice turned cold, "Very well, then you shall secretly go to the Northern Region, join the military camp, and whatever achievents you accomplish will be your own affair."
"...I understand, thank you, Father, for fulfilling this." King Qi rose and exited the palace as Emperor Xuanming turned his back.
Emperor Xuanming sat on the Dragon Throne, tapping the table with his hand,
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