Chapter 353 Xu Yan
"If General Xu is not capable, then withdraw as soon as possible!" Emperor Jiancheng was furious. The Xu family has been becoming more and more rampant in recent years, and he has long wanted to take the opportunity to suppress the other party.
This time, General Xu’s failure to report grassland movements in a timely manner gave him a good opportunity!
The memorial was thrown onto the clean floor of the hall. Duke Xu picked it up silently, and after seeing the contents, he had an idea.
"Your Majesty, perhaps the truth is not as Prince Huai said. General Xu also wants to investigate it thoroughly before he dares to report it to the court!"
The memorial was circulated, and others also learned about what had happened recently on the grassland.
Seeing that it was a woman in power, these people's originally frowned brows suddenly relaxed and didn't take it seriously.
"Your Majesty, this may be a good thing for Nanxia!" An official from the Xu family also said.
"Yeah, what use can a woman have? Has she ever been to the battlefield? Maybe she would want to surrender when she hears about fighting!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the serious court burst into laughter!
Emperor Jiancheng couldn't help but laugh a little, but his expression quickly turned serious again, and he was angry that this person had disrupted his plans.
He shouted, "Enough!"
No one dared to speak again.
"Duke Xu, I order you to investigate the matter within twenty days. Can you do it?"
Duke Xu was heartbroken. Twenty days would take more than half a month to reach Jicheng, and only five days were given for the inspection.
Besides, what is there to investigate in this matter? Isn't it just that the Khan of the royal court has been replaced? He is just a baby. I don't know why the emperor would care about him.
But he still agreed reluctantly.
If General Xu could send back the news in time, we wouldn't be in such a passive position now.
After returning home from court, Duke Xu immediately called for his eldest son, Xu Yan, who looked gentle and refined, with a very gentle expression, but had never held any position in the court.
Asking means you are not interested.
But Duke Xu was not confident in handing this matter over to others, and General Xu might not be willing to listen to others.
"Father, if you have something to say, just say it directly."
Xu Yan was dressed in white, and even though he was already forty-seven years old, he still looked very dashing.
Duke Xu explained what had happened in the court today. "We only have five days to get to Jicheng. You must work with General Xu to find out what happened at the royal court. If there's nothing unusual, that's great. But if you find anything amiss, write to me immediately!"
Xu Yan was impatient with these things: "Father, can't you send your second and third brothers?"
They are eager to show their abilities.
Duke Xu glared at him: "If they leave, will there be any peace?"
As long as one of them goes, the other will definitely sneak away. In order to grab the credit, who knows what trouble might happen.
Duke Xu didn't want to add to the chaos.
Xu Yan took a deep breath and said, "For the last time, after returning from Youzhou, I will go to Yangzhou to live for a while."
Duke Xu immediately smiled and said, "Okay, okay, you can go wherever you want then."
Xu Yan has always been smart. If this matter is handed over to him, he will definitely be able to investigate it thoroughly, so Duke Xu will be relieved.
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The home of the Minister of Personnel.
Dai Zeng and his son Dai Kun also discussed the change in the emperor's attitude at court today. They both noticed that the Xu family was no longer favored by the emperor as before.
This also indirectly reflects that the eldest prince's status is in danger!
"In the future, have less contact with the eldest prince!" Dai Zeng said directly.
"Son, I understand, but I heard that the Queen has been summoning Yinlan into the palace frequently recently, and she also brought Sisi with her." Dai Kun frowned.
"I will tell your mother to try not to let them enter the palace again in the future. Let's avoid it for now!"
Dai Zeng stroked his beard, with a trace of unremovable sadness between his brows.
Dai Kun's expression was also not good. He always felt that things would only get more chaotic in the future. The inexplicable premonition had prevented him from getting a good rest for several days.
knock--
Dai Yinlan shouted from outside the door, "Father, brother, I'm here to bring you the tranquilizing soup!"
The father and son looked at each other, calmed down, and smiled kindly at Dai Yinlan who walked in.
Dai Yinlan also had a gentle smile on her lips. Although she had been ridiculed since returning to Beijing, her family and relatives treated her very well.
Maybe because she is old, she doesn’t care about other people’s opinions. As long as the people she cares about are safe and sound, she is satisfied.
The only thing that bothered me recently was the Queen's interest in Sisi.
"Father, this is the new prescription sent by Madam Zhu. I heard that it has a very good calming effect. I specially stewed the soup for you today, one cup for each of you. You are not allowed to refuse!" Dai Yinlan placed two bowls of soup in front of the two of them respectively. Facing her father and elder brother who looked a little distressed, she spoke seriously.
Dai Zeng and Dai Kun looked at each other helplessly, held their breath, and drank it all in one gulp!
Then his eyes lit up.
Not as bitter as before.
Dai Yinlan smiled and said, "How is it? Doesn't it taste good?"
Dai Kun nodded and praised: "My little sister's craftsmanship is really good!"
Dai Yinlan smiled and said, "No, it's all because of Madam Zhu's recipe and the high-quality ingredients!"
Dai Zeng's eyebrows flickered. "I heard your business with Madam Zhu is going very well now?"
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