The emperor didn't care about Bai Chi's rudeness. In fact, he had been staring at Xie Yunxiao since the two of them entered the door. His eyes showed that he wanted to have him dragged away and beheaded immediately!
Xie Yunxiao lowered his head, facing the emperor's creepy gaze and the frightening low pressure, and gripped the incandescent cane tightly, acting as a cane holder.
The eunuch outside the door brought the brazier and tea to Bai Chi without any instructions, and then quietly retreated.
Xie Yunxiao discovered that the brazier was placed right where Bai Chi's injured ankle was.
There was a moment of silence in the imperial study, and it was the prince who stepped forward and helped to resolve the situation.
"Is the Emperor's uncle also concerned about Boss Liu? Or does the Emperor's uncle want to try some of Boss Liu's dim sum?"
"The dim sum is fine. Although the ones he makes are novel, a dim sum chef can make them with a little practice. I'm just curious about how he makes the wine."
Bai Chi touched his chin and pondered, then turned with a smile to look at the emperor with a sullen face above him.
"Royal brother, since the man has been captured, why don't you torture him first and ask him how he made the wine? If we can master the winemaking recipe, the national treasury will surely be even more abundant."
After hearing the younger brother's voice, the emperor's dark complexion indeed improved a lot, and even the low pressure in the imperial study disappeared at once.
Xie Yunxiao breathed a sigh of relief, and his understanding of the emperor's preference for Achi became even deeper.
"Chi'er is right. I am discussing this matter with the Crown Prince and the two ministers. The south is very humid, and there is a great demand for wine. It is also a rich land. If we could find wine brewed by the court, we would definitely make a lot of money."
Fighting a war requires more than just soldiers and generals; food and pay are also essential.
During these three years, Xie Yunxiao was able to fight at the border without worry, and the supply of food and military pay in the rear was never delayed.
The aftermath of the rumbling treasury is that now that the war is over, the large amount of captured spoils and compensation paid to the enemy countries have almost filled the treasury again, and everyone still feels uneasy.
"Your Majesty, you are truly clever. I've tried that wine, and it's truly delicious. Most importantly, it's comparable to the tribute wine from the Western Regions. If we could brew it ourselves, even if we couldn't sell it for much, it would at least stop the Western Regions from constantly fooling us with those jars of wine."
The emperor laughed a few times: "Chi'er is right, I think so too."
Then he looked at the Minister of Revenue and the Minister of Justice.
"Then it's settled. Let someone find out how the wine is made. Remember to spare his life. We'll make a judgment next year after the wine is made."
Bai Chi also added: "As for the dim sum, I won't mention the ones he's made yet. From now on, every time he makes a new dim sum, I'll give him a delicious meal."
The two ministers quickly agreed, but the prime minister seemed to have a different opinion: "Your Majesty, the master said..."
As soon as he started to speak, he was interrupted by the emperor waving his hand.
"I don't believe in ghosts and gods. Rather than saying he's possessed by a ghost, I believe he's just using ghosts and gods to achieve his own goals."
After all, Boss Liu originally wanted to use the stories of ghosts and gods to poison the people of the capital.
Even Bai Chi was a little surprised by the emperor's attitude.
After making the decision, the emperor directly drove away several ministers, leaving only the prince and Bai Chi Xie Yunxiao.
As soon as the door of the imperial study was closed, the emperor's expression immediately darkened.
"Chi'er, do you know what you're doing? There are so many noble ladies in the capital, and you actually chose a man?"
At the end of his speech, even his voice rose. He couldn't bear to be angry with his younger brother, so he could only glare at Xie Yunxiao.
Bai Chi was about to say something, but Xie Yunxiao was faster than him. He lifted his clothes and knelt down.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I was deluded and seduced Ah Chi. I accept the punishment."
The emperor was so angry that he slammed the table: "You still know that it was you who seduced Chi'er, you are so bold!"
He was just worried about not being able to find a reason to scold someone. After all, the prince came back the day before yesterday and told him that it was Prince Xian who overpowered the person first.
But this is not important. What is important is that Xie Yunxiao stood up and took the blame!
Just as he was about to continue cursing, Xie Yunxiao took out the military token that he had prepared long ago from his arms.
"Your Majesty, I truly love Ah Chi. Heaven and earth can bear witness to this. I am willing to stay in the capital."
The emperor held his breath in his throat. He couldn't curse out loud, and swallowing it was even worse.
Finally, he slammed the table and shouted angrily, "Prince, bring me the military token!"
The prince was also shocked that Xie Yunxiao actually took the initiative to hand over the military order. After being yelled at by his father, he hurriedly handed the military order over to his father.
But seeing that his father was furious and it was obvious that he hadn't vented his anger, he didn't dare say anything more. He just put it on the desk and stepped aside.
Xie Yunxiao also breathed a sigh of relief. The emperor's attitude meant that he would allow him to stay in the capital and stay with Achi, right?
The whole process took only a few breaths, so fast that Bai Chi didn't even have time to react. The military token was already on the table, and Xie Yunxiao was still kneeling.
"Royal brother, I have my eyes on him, why are you so angry with him?"
As he said that, he reached out and pulled Xie Yunxiao up from the ground.
The emperor felt sad when he saw her distressed look.
"Chi'er, you are still young, and I am afraid that you will be deceived."
As he said this, he glared at Xie Yunxiao again.
"This guy was in the main hall just now, claiming he was injured and unable to move, and then he personally sent the Saker Falcon to your house. It's clear he had ulterior motives!"
Bai Chi looked back innocently: "But I also fell in love with him at the city gate early in the morning, so I allowed Yun Xiao to send him here personally."
"You!" The emperor was so angry that he pointed at Bai Chi and was speechless. Then he looked at Xie Yunxiao with a moved face and became even more angry. He flicked his sleeves violently.
"Chi'er, come out with me. The general will stay here!"
This time Bai Chi followed obediently. Xie Yunxiao could only hand over the cane and then stand there watching with eager eyes.
"General."
The prince approached with a smile.
Xie Yunxiao quickly turned around and saw that although the prince was smiling, his eyes were cold and even threatening.
He was startled, thinking that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was not as kind as he looked, and he quickly bowed.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince."
The prince did not ask him to stand up, but just stood there, the smile on his face gradually fading.
"The Imperial Uncle is kind-hearted. He is also a member of the royal family. He is my father's favorite brother and my most beloved Imperial Uncle. General, do you understand?"
Xie Yunxiao nodded seriously.
"I understand. Your Highness, rest assured. I truly adore Ah Chi and will never let him suffer even a little. Whether he stays in the capital or goes to the border, I will never let Ah Chi suffer even a little bit of injustice!"
The coldness in His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's eyes lessened slightly, but he still made a sarcastic remark.
"The general's method of retreating to advance is quite clever."
"I am not retreating to advance."
The prince obviously didn't believe it, but he just turned around and flicked his sleeves.
"It'd better not be. I'm still young. Even if the general is just acting, he has to act until I die, until the emperor gets tired of it!"
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