"Okay, but we're not going out to enjoy the scenery this time. You can't be childish, and you can't play around too much."
Zhou Beichen looked at his daughter seriously. Zhou Zhaonuan thought about it, nodded quickly, and raised both hands to promise.
"Nuannuan knows that she will never play around and delay Daddy's important matters."
Even though her heart knot was not untied, the little girl recovered quickly thanks to Zhou Beichen's comfort and Zhou Zeyun's presence whenever she had time.
In just three days, he was already full of energy. Seeing his sister climbing up the tree to pick fruits, Zhou Zeyun twitched the corners of his mouth and roared.
"Nuannuan, what are you doing? If you want to eat fruit, just ask someone to pick it for you. Why bother running up there yourself?"
Zhou Zhaonuan sat on a tree branch, leisurely took a fruit, and rolled his eyes at Zhou Zeyun.
"Brother, you don't know, this thing, you have to get it yourself, it's comfortable to use, the same goes for eating it."
Zhou Zeyun turned his eyes slightly and said nothing. On the other side, Deshun came hurriedly. When he saw Zhou Zhaonuan running up the tree, he was also shocked. He hurriedly bowed to Zhou Zhaonuan and Zhou Zeyun.
"Your Highness Prince Yan, Princess Chang'an, the Emperor just told you to pack your things quickly. This happened suddenly, and the Emperor wants to leave today."
When Zhou Zhaonuan heard this, the little guy blinked his eyes, jumped off the tree and disappeared.
Qianyuan Hall.
The King of Qi stood below, and a secret letter from Doctor Zhong was quietly placed on the imperial desk. The general content of the letter was that it would take at least two years for Prime Minister Li to bring all the troops to the capital one by one per day. Moreover, in the last three years, Prime Minister Li also raised a group of death squads in a particularly secluded courtyard outside the capital.
He also contacted ministers privately. Du Ruolan was especially so. In recent days, she often went in and out of the residences of high-ranking officials in the court to communicate and talk with them.
"My Royal Brother is going here to see how many of Prime Minister Li's minions there are in the court."
With a "bang", Zhou Beichen's palm hit the table hard, causing the table to shake three times.
His cold smile was extremely creepy.
"I really want to see how many people have been secretly in close contact with Prime Minister Li over the past few years. And as for Du Ruolan, I want to see what she is up to. I don't understand why Grand Tutor Du, who has always been honest, would have such a daughter."
The Prince of Qi echoed, "This Du Ruolan doesn't look like Grand Tutor Du's biological daughter at all. But my royal brother, there's no need to be too anxious. After all, Prime Minister Li's troops haven't gathered yet, so he probably won't dare to usurp the throne for a while."
"That's right."
Zhou Beichen ordered Deshun to bring a white dove and spoke solemnly to King Qi.
"This pigeon can travel 1,500 miles a day. Keep it. If anything happens in the capital, report it to me as quickly as possible. I've raised it since it was young, feeding it special food. It can find me wherever I am."
The King of Qi put the pigeon away with a smile and was about to go back to the palace to pack up when he suddenly heard something.
"Remember, you must keep an eye on Prime Minister Li for me. Otherwise, when I come back, you will be the only one to blame."
The King of Qi couldn't help but shudder. He had long known and understood his brother's decisiveness, but his brother had always treated him differently.
He didn't know what others were like, but no matter what, he would never betray his royal brother in this life.
The King of Qi knelt respectfully and said, "I understand. I will definitely live up to your expectations."
Nodding faintly, Zhou Beichen stood up and went to change his clothes. During this tour, he also wanted to see how many of the local officials were Prime Minister Li's men.
After arranging all matters in the palace, Zhou Beichen, Zhou Zhaonuan and others got off the carriage near an inn in the evening of that day.
"Dad, this place is quite wealthy. Look at these streets. They are quite prosperous."
This place is called Zou County, and Zhou Beichen is also satisfied. "This place is not bad. At least, there are no floods or droughts. I am quite relieved."
Over there, Shen Nian'an had just come down with Zhou Zeyun. They looked at each other and walked inside.
"Brother Hu, please don't leave. Just stay with Xin'er for one night, okay? You don't know, my father will never let me marry you. He said your family has no power and influence, and we are not a good match."
As soon as they walked up to the waiter, they saw a man and a woman pulling each other. Even in a country with open-minded customs, it was bound to attract criticism.
Especially the woman was pulling the man's arm tightly, looking reluctant to let go.
The man had a pointed face and monkey cheeks, but he had a good mouth. Seeing that the woman was so reluctant to let go, he squatted down and spoke with a deep and miserable look on his face.
"Xin'er, it's not that I don't want to accompany you. You know, our family is just a small one. We are definitely not worthy of your Gao family. Your father is the county magistrate, but my father is nothing. My father is just a commoner. Xin'er, if you really have me in your heart, then let me go. You are a phoenix flower, I can't afford you."
Upon hearing this, Gao Xiner gripped Hu Shuo's arm even tighter, tears streaming down her face. "Brother Hu Shuo, you know, although my father is a bit stubborn, he's wholeheartedly working for the people. From this point of view, he has good intentions. Listen to me, as long as you stop going to the casino and idling around from now on, and study hard, take the imperial examinations, and strive for a good future for yourself, my father will definitely agree."
When Hu heard this, his brows slightly frowned. What a joke! It was because he had no family background that he had to cast a wide net to catch fish. He finally met such a rich, powerful and stupid woman. He thought he had won. Unexpectedly, County Magistrate Gao refused to give in and said that Gao Xiner must be with him, so he severed the father-daughter relationship with her.
He took Gao Xiner's hand away without leaving a trace, and Hu Shuo acted like a victim again.
"Xin'er, I'm sorry. I've let you down on this matter. You know, my family is poor, and I've had very little education since I was little. To expect me to pass the imperial examinations in three years is simply unrealistic. Dear Xin'er, just forget about me, a person who has no ambition."
After Hu Shuo finished speaking, he left in a huff. Seeing her beloved like this, Gao Xiner felt more bitter than eating coptis chinensis. She hurriedly chased after him, took out a few pieces of silver from her pocket and gave them to Hu Shuo, speaking with concern.
"Brother Hu, it's okay. You're out of money again, right? You must be exhausted from studying so hard late into the night. Take this money and buy yourself a chicken. I'll get you some more tomorrow."
Hu Shuo's mind suddenly brightened, but his face was still full of pain. He kept making excuses, "Xin'er, no, your father will be angry if he finds out. Besides, I've already taken a lot of money from you. I can't accept it."
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