The ministers began to speculate. Nan Su, the God of War of Yuan Kingdom, was invincible wherever he went. He wielded a spear to pierce the enemy's body, a sword to take their head, and an arrow to shoot them in the throat. Now, he was willing to relinquish his military power; it seemed utterly unreasonable. Everyone knew that in their eyes, Nan Su was almost a man without weaknesses. If there was one, it was only Nan Zhiyun, the only thing this veteran general cared about was his daughter.
"Your Majesty, please grant me permission!" Nan Su said loudly once again.
Yu Jingchen lightly tapped the dragon throne, remaining silent. Just then, someone stepped forward from the crowd—who else could it be but Luo Yuncheng?
"Your Majesty, General Nan has worked tirelessly all his life, leaving him with many ailments. The military doctor specifically reminded us that the general's body may not be able to withstand such strenuous activity again. Therefore, Your Majesty, why not grant the general's request? This would be a way to fulfill General Nan's enthusiasm and loyalty to the Yuan Kingdom." Luo Yuncheng had also distinguished himself in this campaign, serving as a strategist.
This time, he personally went to the battlefield and made outstanding contributions, so he was rewarded and appointed to an official position in the court. He was no longer just a simple scion of a noble family.
His words successfully caught Yu Jingchen's attention.
"Please grant me permission, Your Majesty!" someone else chimed in.
Yu Jingchen looked at the people kneeling on the ground, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes. Nan Su remained rooted to the spot without making any other moves.
"Let's discuss this matter later," Yu Jingchen ultimately did not give a direct answer.
People in Nansu and elsewhere knew that it was no longer appropriate to continue discussing this topic, so they tactfully stopped talking.
After the morning court session ended, Yu Jingchen returned to the Hall of Diligent Governance. Xinglai came over to ask, "Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager has summoned General Nan."
“It’s normal for the Empress Dowager to see him. Didn’t she have a chance to see him yesterday? Let’s grant her permission,” Yu Jingchen said.
“Yes… then where is Consort Shu…” Fortunately, she reminded him.
"If she wants to go later, have the palace servants take her there," Yu Jingchen continued.
"Yes," Luckily agreed.
Yu Jingchen returned to his seat and sat down. The matter in Nansu today was giving him a headache.
Xinglai could have guessed it, but...
"Have you finished the things I asked you to do before?" Yu Jingchen asked him.
Xinglai nodded slightly: "Your Majesty, I had previously thought of a few people who would be quite suitable, among whom is a man named Jiang Ji. I believe he is worth cultivating. If Your Majesty requires it, I will have someone bring his information and a picture of him to Your Majesty for your perusal." Xinglai asked.
"Okay, tomorrow then," Yu Jingchen agreed.
"Yes," Xinglai replied.
This Jiang Ji… He felt that His Majesty should be able to take a liking to him, after all, his abilities were indeed quite strong, whether in martial arts or strategy, he was among the best in the group.
"How's the investigation with Luo Yuncheng going?" Yu Jingchen changed the subject. When Nan Su requested to resign today, Luo Yuncheng suddenly jumped out, which was really quite an eyesore. He subconsciously didn't want Luo Yuncheng to have anything to do with the Nan family, especially... his relationship with Nan Zhiyun.
"..." When Xinglai heard this question, his heart skipped a beat, because during his investigation this time, he had indeed discovered many unknown things.
Seeing that Xinglai didn't answer immediately and her expression was complicated, Yu Jingchen knew there must be something wrong. And... it was related to Nan Zhiyun, wasn't it? Could his guess have actually come true?
"Luo Yuncheng likes Nan Zhiyun, doesn't he?" he asked, though his tone already implied certainty.
"Yes... Your Majesty's orders, I went down and carefully investigated Prince Yuncheng. I found that Prince Yuncheng returned to the capital this time because he heard about Consort Shu's entry into the palace..." Xinglai suddenly became a little worried about how His Majesty would react if he revealed the rest of the story.
Sure enough, Yu Jingchen's expression changed upon hearing this, though he managed to restrain himself for the time being.
"Continue," Yu Jingchen's voice had become much colder and deeper.
“…The Crown Prince Yuncheng has always had a special feeling for Consort Shu since childhood. It is because of this feeling that he chose to go on the expedition with General Nan and has been working for him all these years.” Xinglai said these words with trepidation.
Yu Jingchen's face grew increasingly cold. This guy really had some guts. Luo Yuncheng… Ha, in his memory, Luo Yuncheng seemed to have frequented the General's Mansion as a child. So he was already plotting back then? He really had a hard time.
"What does he plan to do this time he's back?" Yu Jingchen seemed to have found the key point.
But after hearing this, Xinglai lowered his head even further, unable to utter a word.
Yu Jingchen roughly guessed that there must be some things he wouldn't allow in this situation.
"Speak!" Yu Jingchen had lost his patience and shouted.
Fortunately, not daring to delay any longer, he continued, "Your Majesty, since learning that Consort Shu had entered the palace, Prince Yuncheng has been thinking of finding an opportunity to return. This return was suggested by Prince Yuncheng through General Nan. He probably hopes that... after Consort Shu leaves the palace, then..." Even without continuing, everyone understood what he meant.
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