Emperor Wen stood up from the dragon throne and slowly walked towards the virtuous king. His steps seemed a little heavy. His eyes revealed a kind of firmness and determination, but also a hint of helplessness.
When he reached the virtuous king, Emperor Wen stopped and stretched out his right hand, holding a golden imperial edict. This imperial edict exuded a solemn and awe-inspiring aura, as if carrying the weight of the entire country.
Emperor Wen handed the imperial edict to the virtuous prince. His voice was deep and powerful. "I have thought it over again and again, and I feel that it is most appropriate for you to deliver this imperial edict to the Duke's Mansion! As the representative of the royal family, your personal visit will show the ministers how much I value the An family!"
The virtuous king took the imperial edict, his hands trembling slightly, as if he sensed the importance and pressure of the task. However, a hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes, and his lips moved, as if he was about to speak but stopped.
Emperor Wen was keenly aware of the peculiarities of the virtuous prince. He frowned slightly and asked with concern, "Shiyou, what do you want to say? Feel free to speak!"
The virtuous king took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and then carefully considered his words, saying, "Your Majesty, Li Mingfu's power is now at its peak and growing stronger day by day. Your Majesty should be wary of the rise of foreign relatives, lest they control the court and undermine the foundation of the country!"
Emperor Wen heaved a long sigh after hearing the virtuous prince's words. A trace of worry and helplessness crossed his face. He knew the virtuous prince's words were true. However, completely eradicating the Li family was no easy task and required a long-term plan.
Emperor Wen patted the virtuous prince on the shoulder and said earnestly, "I certainly wish to completely eliminate the Li family, but this matter is of grave importance and involves so many people that we cannot rush it! We must proceed with caution and choose the right moment. However, you have a long-standing friendship with the An family, so you could spend more time with them. Through them, perhaps we can find some breakthroughs."
The virtuous prince bowed his head respectfully and replied, "I will obey the imperial edict!" He understood Emperor Wen's intentions and felt the weight of his responsibility. He decided to follow Emperor Wen's instructions and maintain close contact with the An family to jointly address the current situation.
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