Chapter 168 It's Clearly Father's Partiality

Jiang Feng looked at King Yong and asked, "King Yong, why are you unwilling to open up trade?"

"I remember that the wife you married was the princess of Dayue Kingdom."

Prince Yong shook his head slightly, looking serious.

"Father, you are joking. How can your son be so confused about public and private matters? Shangguanxi is Shangguanxi, and Dayue is Dayue."

"That is why I strongly oppose mutual trade."

Jiang Feng didn't expect that King Yong could say such a thing.

Just as he was about to nod his approval, a crisp sound suddenly rang in his ears.

【Come on, your reluctance to open up trade is out of selfishness! 】

[You are clearly worried that after the mutual trade, the exchanges between the two countries will become closer, and you are afraid that the attack on the Great Moon Kingdom will be hindered. ]

[I also want to take this opportunity to put my aunt down and watch her cry and beg you.]

[It's all out of selfishness, yet you still say it so righteously! ]

After Jiang Feng heard this, the corners of his mouth froze on his face.

What? Attack the Great Moon Kingdom?

Why attack the Great Moon Kingdom?

Shangguan Sui was so angry that he waved his fists.

[Prince Yong is a warmonger, just like He Tian! ]

[In the original book, after He Tian seized power, he did not kill King Yong because their political views were the same and they both intended to send troops to Dayue.]

[King Yong also personally led an army to attack the Kingdom of Dayue, but of course he failed.]

[However, He Tian and King Yong refused to obey and sent troops every few months, causing great suffering to the people of Xia and Dayue...]

After Jiang Feng heard this, the smile on his face disappeared instantly.

He was strongly opposed to war. War consumes manpower and material resources and is even worse for the people.

It is better to recuperate and let the people live and work in peace.

Unless the enemy invades, he will never mobilize troops.

I never thought that King Yong would be so warlike!

His decision to choose the seventh prince to inherit the throne was indeed correct!

Jiang Feng glanced at King Yong with cold eyes and said in a calm voice, "I know, please sit down."

King Yong was somewhat confused about Jiang Feng's sudden change.

Did the emperor smile at him just now?

Why did your expression suddenly change?

No one is talking. What's going on?

Prince Yong suddenly became anxious and said, "Father, I haven't finished speaking yet!"

Jiang Feng waved his hands, his expression very cold.

"That's enough."

He didn't want to continue listening to his nonsense and lies here!

Upon hearing this, Prince Yong's expression stiffened instantly and he clenched his right fist tightly.

Reluctantly, he sat back in his seat.

Jiang Feng turned to look at the Seventh Prince and asked, "Tell me, why do you support mutual trade?"

The Seventh Prince bowed and said, "Father, opening up trade will allow the people to trade freely and increase their income, and the government will also be able to collect commercial taxes. This will be good for both the people and the country."

Shangguan Sui nodded vigorously upon hearing this.

[After the two countries open up trade, Xia's herbs and minerals will surely be very popular in Dayue, and Dayue's grain and silk can also be sold to Xia. ]

【This is a good thing for the people of both countries. It benefits both the country and the people, so why not do it? 】

After listening to what they said, Jiang Feng couldn't help but feel a little shaken.

He originally did not want to wage war against foreign countries, nor did he want to have external exchanges.

I think the Xia Kingdom just needs to keep safe.

But after hearing what the Seventh Prince and Shunshun said, it does make some sense.

Increasing exchanges between the two peoples is good for both the people and the country.

Why not?

Jiang Feng laughed loudly and exclaimed: "What the Seventh Prince said makes sense!"

When King Yong heard Jiang Feng's praise, his face became even uglier.

He just knew... that his father was partial to the Seventh Prince!

Jiang Feng glanced at the ministers sitting below the stage.

"Regarding border trade, do you have any opinions?"

Several ministers immediately shook their heads and replied in unison: "We have no opinion."

In fact, they have always been in favor of mutual trade.

But every time the emperor mentioned this matter, he would get very angry and lose his temper.

So they didn't dare to express any opinions.

I don't know what happened today? The emperor is in such a good mood?!

The ministers glanced at Shangguan Sui beside Jiang Feng.

Could it be... because of Princess Yuzhen?

After all, the Seventh Prince had mentioned the benefits of mutual trade before, but the Emperor had always ignored him...

But today I suddenly seem to be able to listen to it...

It's really strange...

But as long as the emperor agrees to mutual trade, it will be fine!

This will be of great benefit to both Dayue Kingdom and Xia Kingdom!

Jiang Feng was in a good mood when he saw everyone's reaction, and he immediately ordered the banquet to begin!

Not only did I cure my physical illness today, but I also handled government affairs smoothly. How great!

Shangguan Sui was also very happy and clapped his hands happily beside him.

[Yeah, yeah! Let me try the food at the Xia Kingdom Palace! ]

Seeing this, Jiang Feng couldn't help but reach out and rub Shangguan Sui's hair.

I can't help but sigh, how could the Emperor of Dayue be so blessed...

Why can’t Suishun be his daughter?

But it doesn’t matter, Sui Sui is now a princess of the Xia Kingdom anyway!

Prince Yong was very absent-minded throughout the banquet.

I was so depressed that I couldn't eat anything.

After the banquet, he left with a cold face.

However, he did not return to Prince Yong's Mansion, but went directly to Fenglin Tower.

As soon as Prince Yong entered the room, he rushed to the table and threw all the teapots, bowls and cups on the table to the ground!

He threw the things and started to curse angrily, his voice almost roaring.

"Damn it! Damn it! Damn it all!"

"Father clearly disapproved of mutual trade before, why did he suddenly approve of it today? And he slapped me in the face in front of all the ministers!"

"What are the benefits of mutual trade? Why can't I see it? It's obvious that father favors the seventh prince!"

What's the point of trade? We should just send troops to Dayue Kingdom and take all their things!

Yunniang was standing nearby. She heard his angry curse and quickly understood what had happened.

She immediately walked to Prince Yong's side and stretched out her slender white hand to touch his chest.

She coaxed him softly, "My Lord, please stop being angry."

"You are the emperor's eldest son, and you are diligent and steady. To be honest, the throne should be yours."

Upon hearing this, Prince Yong immediately held Yunniang's hand and sighed, "In this world, Yunniang is the only one who understands me..."

"That bitch Shangguan Xi is not even half as good as you..."

When Yunniang heard this, a smile immediately appeared in her eyes.

She loved to hear Prince Yong praising her and scolding Shangguan Xi. It just felt so good to her.

Prince Yong pulled Yunniang to sit down at the table, frowning and saying, "It seems that father is now partial to the seventh child..."

Maybe the throne will be given to him.

Yunniang pursed her lips and said angrily: "This is the emperor's fault. As a parent, you should treat your children equally. How can you be so partial?"

When Prince Yong heard this, his face became even gloomier.

Thinking about what I've experienced over the years, I became furious.