At this point, the only good news is that Xiao Chengshan is willing to spend all his wealth to help the refugees!
He naturally knew that Xiao Chengshan had been embezzling money over the years, but he just turned a blind eye.
But now it is too blatant, so he has no choice but to deal with Xiao Chengshan.
But now that Xiao Chengshan is willing to give away all his wealth, this matter can be let go.
What makes him most helpless now is that Xiao Chengshan actually wants to retire and return home!
How old is he? How can he be so embarrassed to retire?
Just thinking about this, he couldn't help feeling a little irritated.
Concubine Gao has been with Emperor Showa for so many years, so she can naturally see how he feels now.
Seeing this, Concubine Gao couldn't help but lower her voice, "Your Majesty, is there something bothering you?"
"I've just been a little busy lately." Emperor Showa shook his head and said nothing more.
And Concubine Gao had been with him for such a long time, how could she not see that he was deliberately concealing something?
"Your Majesty, if you are truly troubled, you can tell me. Although I cannot help Your Majesty with state affairs, I can still help share some of your burdens."
I have to say that Concubine Gao is indeed worthy of being called a traitor. She has been favored by Emperor Zhaohe for so many years.
These few short sentences went straight to the heart of Emperor Showa.
For a moment, Emperor Showa couldn't help but sigh, "That old fellow Xiao Chengshan wants to retire and return home."
"What?" Concubine Gao couldn't help but raise her voice, even her voice was filled with disbelief. "Didn't His Majesty just betroth Kangding to Xiao Fan? Why is Master Xiao retiring now?"
Although Concubine Gao lived in the deep palace for many years, she was not completely ignorant of the affairs of the previous dynasty. Now that Princess Kangding was about to go to the border, how could she not know?
Now Xiao Chengshan is going to retire and return home, how can she not be shocked?
Emperor Showa sighed and lowered his voice, "You don't understand this matter, let's talk about it later."
Concubine Gao was surprised, but she kept her mouth shut when she heard His Majesty say this.
Without further hesitation, the pair of soft and boneless hands placed on the emperor's shoulders and carefully massaged his shoulders.
Gradually, the emperor's frown relaxed a lot.
"Did you know that Kangding is also going to the border now?"
"How is this possible?" Concubine Gao cried out in surprise, and then she couldn't help but frown, "Kangding never told me about this!"
"What is she going to do in such a bitterly cold place like the border?"
Concubine Gao blurted out subconsciously, but as soon as she said it, she couldn't help but regret it in her heart.
The border is bitterly cold, but as a princess, Kangding shouldn't have said that! But her slip of the tongue just now was entirely out of her mother's worry!
The emperor naturally knew what Noble Concubine Gao was thinking. Seeing Noble Concubine Gao like this, the emperor sighed and felt helpless.
How could he not think of this?
But now Kangding's attitude is obviously determined, and he insists on going to the border with Xiao Fan.
It's not just Kangding. Even if Yan Danxin and Chen Rong asked for permission together, could he still reject it?
It would be easier to lose if Kangding was the only one who lost, but the problem is that it’s not just Kangding!
It was precisely because of this that he felt even more irritated at this moment.
If he had known this earlier, he should not have agreed to it directly!
Seeing the emperor like this, Concubine Gao suddenly had an idea and said, "Your Majesty, could this matter... be related to Xiao Fan?"
"Yes." The emperor nodded. "Xiao Fan has applied to go to the border."
Concubine Gao stood there in a daze.
So now it’s because Xiao Fan wants to go to the border that Kangding asked to go?
But this is not right!
She clearly remembered that Kang Ding really disliked Xiao Fan! Why did his attitude change so much now?
Concubine Gao is a woman herself, so she naturally understands the thoughts of girls.
What girl doesn't have feelings for love? But Kangding has always been very aloof and kept those men who pursued her at a distance.
But now, it seems that I have a different attitude towards Xiao Fan...
Could it be that the dislike Kangding showed towards Xiao Fan was just an appearance?
If you think about it carefully, it is really possible.
Back then, Xiao Fan had used every possible means to pursue Kang Ding, and there were no shortage of those sweet love poems!
Kang Ding's attitude at that time was that although he was annoyed, he never asked anyone to drive Xiao Fan away!
And now, the emperor has arranged a marriage between the two, so Kangding and Xiao Fan are now engaged...
The more Concubine Gao thought about this, the more she frowned.
The maids around Kangding were all her people. Concubine Gao naturally knew about Kangding's current condition.
Kangding has been losing his appetite recently. Could it be because of Xiao Fan?
If that's the case... then Kangding might have real feelings for Xiao Fan!
Seeing that Concubine Gao fell silent, how could Emperor Showa not know what was in Concubine Gao's mind?
For a moment, the emperor's face showed a hint of embarrassment. "Kangding is indeed grown up now and has his own ideas. Otherwise, why would he be willing to follow that boy to the border?"
Concubine Gao still frowned, "But Your Majesty, not to mention the difficult environment on the border, these Xiongnu barbarians are so fierce and vicious. I am really worried about Kangding's safety!"
How could the emperor not be worried about this matter?
Although Dayan was a powerful country, the events on the battlefield were beyond the control of the emperor.
It is naturally a good thing that Kangding wants to serve the country, but Kangding is a woman after all!
And Xiao Fan!
The talent that Xiao Fan has displayed during this period has attracted attention!
If something happens at the border as well, it will be a real loss for Dayan!
Thinking of this, he felt even more regretful.
I really shouldn't have agreed to this so readily.
But if I regret it now...
As he thought about it, he couldn't help but sigh.
The king never jokes, how could he go back on his word?
"Let's talk about this later. I'll have a good talk with that kid Xiao Fan when I get a chance." Finally, Emperor Showa spoke.
Concubine Gao also knew that this matter was not easy to handle, so she just nodded obediently and said, "Your Majesty, I will obey you."
Seeing this, Emperor Showa finally smiled.
Early the next morning.
Xiao Fan sat beside the pond, looking haggard.
He threw stones into the pond from time to time, watching the waves splashing on the surface, his mind wandering.
There were several servants standing next to Xiao Fan, and no one dared to speak.
This morning, Xiao Fan was furious. No one knew why he was angry, but it seemed like someone had stepped through the door.
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