After the little girl finished speaking, she looked at Xuan Di with starry eyes, and Huo Chengche and Emperor Chongjin's cold gazes also fell threateningly on Xuan Di.
Xuan Di raised an eyebrow leisurely, and under his little sister's expectant gaze, his smile was wicked, "Brother will take you to catch human traffickers!"
As he spoke, Xuandi glanced at Huo Chengche.
With just one glance, Huo Chengche knew that this bastard was plotting to drag him down with him.
Huo Chengche pursed his lips, but thinking that he could stay by the little boy's side, he went along with Xuan Di's wishes and said to Emperor Chongjin.
“Father, this matter was originally ordered by your son to be handled by the Prefect of the Capital, but the Prefect of the Capital has been busy these days and I’m afraid he can’t handle it. It would be better to hand it over to your son and Xuandi, which will also be a good opportunity for them to gain experience.”
Emperor Chongjin frowned. In the past, he would never have agreed to such a thing. His son was the dignified Crown Prince Dayi. Why would he need to personally handle such a trivial matter?
However, now that he sees Xuandi as quick-witted and resilient in small matters, and decisive and capable in important ones, he also feels that boys shouldn't be kept confined in the palace all the time.
After a moment's thought, he waved his hand and said, "Alright, go ahead. You're all grown up now, and I won't restrict you in any way, but your studies can't be neglected."
Huo Chengche was taken aback when he saw that Emperor Chongjin had agreed so readily, before he lowered his brows and responded with a soft "yes".
Upon hearing this, Xuan Di's smile became even brighter and more irritating as he realized that the young prince had been dragged into the mess. Of course, with Crown Prince Huo Chengche standing in front of him, he could go ahead and cause as much trouble as he wanted!
Anyway, if they cause trouble, people will definitely not dare to make a fuss because of the Crown Prince. If they make a big fuss and the palace finds out, Huo Chengche will definitely be the first to be reprimanded.
Huo Chengche knew perfectly well what Xuandi was laughing about. With a dark expression, he simply stared at the happy, sweet smile on the face of the chubby little dumpling in his arms, ignoring Xuandi.
Emperor Chongjin looked at Xuandi's smug smile and became increasingly annoyed.
To prevent his son from getting too close to him and being led astray, Emperor Chongjin did not hesitate to express his gratitude to Xuandi. "By the way, Xuandi just brought your tiger to Gantai Palace and told me about Che'er's 'good deed.' I was too busy being angry at the time to reward you."
Xuan Di: ...
Upon hearing this, Huo Chengche shot a sharp glare at him.
He said that no sooner had he returned to the palace than Emperor Chongjin crossed most of the inner palace from Gantai Palace to Shouci Palace.
Such a "minor matter" would not be something any foolish servant would dare to report to Emperor Chongjin. It must have been that the rumors had gotten out of control and that Emperor Chongjin "accidentally" overheard them.
When a son commits a crime, the parents are always the last to know; this law has remained unchanged since ancient times.
Huo Chengche was still thinking of going back to investigate which fool had sent the message to the emperor. It must have been some concubine in the harem who wanted to harm him and had been placed by Emperor Chongjin's side.
He never expected that this was all a scheme by Xuandi to trick him! How wonderful! Before he could even "accidentally" let the Prince of Hengchang know that Xuandi had sneaked into the capital, this bastard had already come to complain about him!
Xuan Di looked at Huo Chengche's dark and deep gaze fixed on him, and for no reason, he felt a shiver run down his spine. This little prince with sesame seeds inside was going to be very difficult to deal with!
Emperor Chongjin was very satisfied with the current situation.
Xuan Di glanced at Emperor Chongjin, who was watching from the sidelines, and smiled like an old fox. He clenched his teeth and said through gritted teeth, "Your Majesty, there is absolutely no need for this!"
Emperor Chongjin's smile grew even more benevolent as he waved his hand dismissively, "Hey, why are you being so polite with me, my dear nephew? You deserve credit for being the first to report this. Dejiang, go back and pick out some good things for the Fifth Prince; reward him handsomely!"
The schadenfreude in his tone was practically overflowing.
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