Chapter 729 Liu Jian Resigns

After the emperor had comforted the empress and returned to the imperial study, Liu Jian asked for a meeting.

The emperor ordered wine and food to be served, and dismissed his attendants, leaving only Liu Jian by his side.

Exquisite food and wine were already placed on the table, but he had no appetite. He simply raised his hand to pour himself a full glass and drank it all in one gulp. The spicy liquid passed through his throat, but it could not dispel the gloom between his brows.

"Come, Jian'er, have a couple of drinks with father." His voice was a little hoarse, revealing fatigue and discomfort that was difficult to conceal.

Liu Jian sat down beside him silently, picked up the wine jug, filled it for him first, and then poured a glass for himself.

The father and son drank a cup together and were silent for a while.

After a long while, the emperor sighed heavily: "Jian'er, this country... will eventually be handed over to you in the future. After this incident, your father is also tired..."

Liu Jian paused holding the wine glass, raised his eyes to meet the emperor's gaze, and said calmly but firmly: "Father, I came here today to ask you a favor."

"Oh? Go ahead."

"I...want to go to the northwest." Liu Jian looked directly at his father and said clearly, "To be the King of Zhenbei. As for the crown prince position, it can be handed over to Brother Yu."

Upon hearing this, the emperor's grip on the wine glass suddenly tightened, his eyes filled with shock and confusion: "You——"

Liu Jian, however, seemed to have opened up, his tone becoming more relaxed, and he said teasingly, "Father, you don't know, but for the past three years, I've been taking Yu Ge'er with me every day. I either threw him into the streets to let him experience the hardships of life, or I pressed him down at my desk to teach him how to review memorials and analyze state affairs... This kid is very tough. After a few years of hard work, he's finally become a bit of a human being. He can even speak a few decent words and do some reliable things."

He smiled and said, "With a few more years of polishing, he will definitely be a qualified crown prince. Don't worry."

"Sister Zheng... I've missed her for three years. I heard that girl now chases after any man she likes and calls him 'Daddy'..."

His Adam's apple rolled, and he smiled self-deprecatingly, "I must go to the northwest and win back my daughter's heart."

He had never seen his daughter and didn't have much affection for her at first, but after knowing Sister Zheng's existence, he couldn't help but look at the children around him.

"Silly boy..." the emperor cursed, "Just follow your father's lead!"

There is some ability, but there is more infatuation.

The emperor ruthlessly pointed out: "You are still thinking about deceiving my daughter. You should first think about how to deceive Jiaojiao's heart."

Liu Jian: "...I am sure I can do it."

To be honest, he had no idea at all.

My sister's heart is probably harder to conquer than the Gobi Desert in the northwest.

But no matter what, he can be with them.

It's always good to be able to watch his daughter grow up and to be with his beloved, even if it's just from afar.

Liu Jian had asked himself countless times why he liked San Ya so much.

In fact, it is largely because they are the same type of people.

They all love freedom and admire the strong and open-minded.

Even if San Ya was not there, he would not be happy as the crown prince and later the emperor.

"Jian'er, you are the emperor's eldest son, and he also raised you. Tell the emperor the truth. Are you afraid that you will regret it later?"

"I'm not afraid." Liu Jian's eyes became more determined. "I chose to be the King of Zhenbei, not to sacrifice myself for my sister, but because I love freedom."

He loves Jiaojiao and also loves freedom.

When the things you love happen to come together, you will feel infinitely confident about the future.

If love is mixed with sacrifice, it is too easy to give rise to grievances and resentment.

He didn't.

He made no sacrifices.

There are only choices.

"Even if it weren't for the Queen Mother's incident, this is what I had planned."

Although the situation was different from what he expected, it was the same result.

The emperor pinched his brows and said, "You need to let your father think about it carefully."

Liu Jian, the crown prince, had done nothing wrong, so how could he be deposed?

What will others think if you are abolished?

Let’s forget about the rumors and slander, the most important thing is that it may shake the country.

The emperor thought about it over and over again, but there was no one to discuss it with.

Finally, it was decided to call Xiao Yan to the palace to discuss the matter - no one else could understand him, only Xiao Yan could.

So the next day, Xiao Yan, who had been reflecting on his mistakes for a day, was happily "released from prison".

And after chatting with Daya yesterday, he also wanted to see the emperor.

Daya's starting point, like Lu Qinniang's, is unfinished business.

The Queen's withdrawal will have a huge impact.

As this news is passed down layer by layer, I don’t know how it will be distorted.

But anyone who is not stupid would guess that the emperor's attitude towards reform has wavered.

"What do you think the prince should do about this? He insists on going to the northwest, he insists on going to the northwest, and I can't stop him." The emperor sighed, "Your good daughter has taken away my son's soul."

Xiao Yan's face was calm and unperturbed. "My daughter wouldn't dare. She has many good men around her, so she doesn't need so many souls to scare people."

The emperor cursed.

Okay, I know that your family has a daughter and hundreds of families are looking for her. Who doesn’t have a daughter?

In the future, when his Yuan Yi grows up, he will surely become famous all over the world.

"Jian'er is too young. I'm really afraid that he will regret it later and it will be too late to undo what has been done." The emperor sighed.

"Your Majesty is right."

Emperor: ???

He asked Xiao Yan to come because he had basically decided to agree to Liu Jian, but he felt uncomfortable.

He wanted to seek some comfort, but Xiao Yan meant, don't let Liu Jian go to the northwest?

OK, OK.

No matter how you look at it, she doesn't like his son.

"Xiao Yan, please do something good. Don't you want the two children to be reunited?"

"Your Majesty, that was just an accident." Xiao Yan said, "When it comes to love, it's best to let it happen naturally and not force it."

He had no objection to where Liu Jian went.

But please don't use moral blackmail on San Ya.

San Ya and Zheng Jie are living well without Liu Jian.

During these three years, Xiao Yan and San Ya exchanged letters at least once a month.

Liu Jian might not be able to help but put himself in Xiaoman's shoes, but the awkward relationship between Xiao Yan and Zhang Heyao is the most twisted part of the whole thing.

Sister Zheng grew up on horseback, loved by countless uncles and aunts, and she never lacked a father.

Xiao Yan's attitude was just one: Liu Jian could do whatever he wanted, and as a subject, he could not stop him.

But you must not let San Ya be affected after going to the Northwest.

If San Ya is willing, that is Liu Jian's ability.

If San Ya is unwilling, then no one can be of any use.

The emperor heard his attitude clearly and angrily pointed at him and said: "Your temper has not changed at all."

"Your Majesty, let's get down to business. I have something to report."

"You said—" the emperor said unhappily.

That sucks.