mtlumby2d Chapter 130: Drag Out and Beat
Chapter 130: Drag Out and Beat
When Xiao Xizi heard Zhao Guoan's praise, he hurriedly said, "Your Majesty is too kind. I will do my best to protect Your Majesty's safety."
Eunuch Xu looked at Xiao Xizi, his eyes full of relief and reluctance. The child he raised from childhood to adulthood was no different from his own biological child.
Then, he pulled out a thin booklet from his bosom and handed it to Xiao Xizi. "This is the martial arts secrets that Godfather has collected for you over the past two years. It's more suitable for you. You must study it carefully."
Xiao Xizi took the booklet, her eyes reddened, "Don't worry, Godfather, I will definitely not let you down."
At this time, Zhao Guoan said, "Xu De, although you have a high level of cultivation, you must know that there is always someone stronger than you. There has been no news from the hidden family for nearly twenty years. Lately, I have had a bad feeling that they will take action. The journey to Nanhu County is long, so you must be careful. Take some extra silver from my private vault with you, just in case."
Eunuch Xu was about to kneel down to express his gratitude with excitement, but Zhao Guoan was quick to reach out and hold him steady. He smiled and said, "Xu De, please stand up quickly. Why should we be so polite?"
Before he finished speaking, a eunuch hurried over to report, "Your Majesty, the Imperial Concubine and the Third Prince are here to request an audience!"
Zhao Guoan nodded slightly upon hearing this, and motioned for Eunuch Xu to leave first. He then slowly straightened his slightly wrinkled dragon robe and said, "Call them in!"
Not long after, Concubine Yin walked gracefully, leading the third prince into the hall.
When the two men came before Zhao Guoan, they knelt respectfully and saluted in unison.
After standing up, Concubine Yin looked at Zhao Guoan coquettishly, her beautiful eyes full of charm, her cherry-red lips slightly pouted, and she complained with some dissatisfaction: "Your Majesty, you haven't visited me for a long time. I have been looking forward to seeing you more often."
After saying this, she deliberately lowered her head and gently fiddled with the handkerchief in her hand, revealing her shyness.
Seeing this, Zhao Guoan quickly comforted her, "Don't blame me, my beloved concubine. I haven't been feeling well lately, and I'm afraid I'll pass my illness on to you."
Then, Zhao Guoan looked at the Third Prince, Zhao Haoli, with a smile on his face, and asked softly, "Li'er, have you mastered all the lessons the teacher has been teaching you recently?"
Zhao Haoli nodded calmly, and then answered the various questions raised by his father in an orderly manner. His answers were accurate and clear, which made people admire him.
Zhao Guoan's eyes flashed with surprise and relief, and he praised repeatedly, "Excellent! As expected of my prince, you are so smart and clever. I am so proud of you!"
After saying that, he patted the empty seat next to him affectionately and motioned Zhao Haoli to come over and sit down.
Zhao Haoli walked obediently to Zhao Guoan and sat down. His young face was filled with an innocent smile, and he looked very cute.
Zhao Guoan gazed at his adorable little son, his heart filled with joy. He truly loved this child from the bottom of his heart, not only because he was so smart, but also because his innocent appearance always made people forget their worries.
However, despite his great favor towards Zhao Haoli, Zhao Guoan knew very well that there were some things that could not be given to him easily, such as the supreme throne.
When he thought of this, Zhao Guoan couldn't help but frowned slightly.
Although Concubine Yin was charming and beautiful, and as a man, he was naturally attracted to her and loved her, she ultimately lacked the dignity and nobility that a mother of a country should have, and she was also somewhat narrow-minded and petty in her handling of matters.
The Third Prince is still young and ignorant, lacking the experience and ability to manage the empire on his own. If this vast land were rashly handed over to him, it would likely lead to numerous uncertainties and even chaos.
Therefore, even though there was no news about the crown prince at that time, Zhao Guoan understood that no matter how much he loved his youngest son, he could never let him become the heir to the throne.
Concubine Yin's beautiful eyes moved, and when she saw that Zhao Guoan's eyes were always on her son, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but rise slightly, and she was secretly happy in her heart.
She thought to herself that as long as the emperor doted on his son and the prince could not return to the palace, the throne would sooner or later become Li'er's.
At this moment, Concubine Yin's attention was suddenly attracted by Xiao Xizi standing behind Zhao Guoan.
I saw that little Xizi standing with his hands hanging down and his head lowered, which was very different from the eunuch Xu who used to serve Zhao Guoan.
Concubine Yin frowned and asked in a delicate voice, "Your Majesty, who is this? Why did you change the waiter? Where did Eunuch Xu go again?"
Zhao Guoan glanced at Concubine Yin indifferently upon hearing this, feeling somewhat displeased. What was going on with Concubine Yin today? She was asking questions one after another, which was really annoying.
However, because she was the mother of the Third Prince, Zhao Guoan patiently explained, "My beloved concubine, you may not know that I have been in poor health recently, so I sent Eunuch Xu out of the palace to find a famous doctor. He hopes that he can cure my illness as soon as possible so that I can visit your palace more often."
After saying that, Zhao Guoan coughed lightly twice, and it seemed that he was really unwell.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for loving me so much. However, I love Your Majesty so much that how could I care about this mere illness? Even if Your Majesty really passes the illness on to me, it would be my honor!" Concubine Yin looked at Zhao Guoan with a firm gaze, her words sincere and warm.
However, Zhao Guoan just frowned slightly, waved his hand and said: "I am really tired today. My beloved concubine and Li'er should go back first. When I feel better, I will come to see you." After that, he closed his eyes and leaned back on the dragon throne.
"Your Majesty, I hope you are in good health. You must have a good rest. I will take my leave now!" Zhao Haoli immediately stood up from Zhao Guoan's side and bowed respectfully.
Seeing this, even though Concubine Yin was reluctant to leave, she did not dare to say anything more. She could only slowly leave the palace with her son Zhao Haoli.
After coming out of the Third Prince's Mansion, Concubine Yin returned to her own bedroom. The smile on her face disappeared in an instant, replaced by a look of anger.
"Damn it! I finally got the chance to see the emperor, but he was sent back like this!" Concubine Yin cursed with gritted teeth, slamming the table hard.
Seeing this, the palace maids serving on the side were all trembling with fear and dared not even breathe.
One of the timid maids, so nervous that her hand trembled, accidentally knocked over the teacup in her hand. The crisp shattering sound was particularly abrupt in the silent palace.
Concubine Yin looked over at the sound, her rage instantly flaring. "Useless thing! Can't even hold a cup steady! Someone, drag this clumsy girl out and have her beaten to death!"