Reminded by Shi Minghua, Zhao Cheng stayed by Zhao Hu's side and talked to him for a long time, recounting some of the things they had experienced together from five years ago to the present.
But Zhao Hu still did not react.
This made Zhao Cheng feel very frustrated.
What's wrong?
Isn't me the person you care about most?
Before I got married, we spent a lot of time together. Although you stood by my side when I was drinking and eating meat, you stood guard outside the door when I stayed overnight in brothels, and I hid behind you when there was danger, we still got along quite well, didn't we?
We're inseparable!
Zhao Cheng tried hard to recall more things, and suddenly thought of Zhao Hu's past, and suddenly realized that he might be wrong.
He doesn't care about me the most.
It's my dad!
Zhao Cheng hurried back to his room to discuss returning to Yanchuan with Yuan Yun, but upon entering, he saw Yuan Xiuzheng playing with Zhao Changli.
"His Majesty."
Yuan Xiu held the child up in both hands and asked, "Have your guards woken up?"
"not yet."
"That's perfect, you and your elder sister can stay in the palace for the Spring Festival!"
"Your Majesty..." Zhao Cheng glanced at Yuan Yun and said, "I was just about to tell you that we plan to set off back to Yanchuan in the next couple of days."
Yuan Xiu paused for a moment, then hugged Zhao Changli tightly and asked doubtfully, "Aren't you afraid that Zhao Hu will get hurt on the road?"
Zhao Cheng said, "His injuries are healing, so a slight bump is fine. It's just that if we don't leave soon, we won't make it home for the festival. We promised Father when we left."
Yuan Xiu looked at Yuan Yun and asked, "Elder sister, what do you mean?"
Yuan Yun smiled and said, "Little brother, this was something we agreed on before we came."
“Phew…” Yuan Xiu said regretfully, “Alright, it’s just that I’m reluctant to part with Changli. I don’t know when we’ll see each other again.”
Yuan Yun walked to Yuan Xiu's side, rested her head on his shoulder, and looked at Zhao Changli and said, "If you miss me and Changli, just write a letter. I'll try to bring Changli to see you once every year or two."
Yuan Xiu said, "Royal sister, you must keep your word!"
"When has your sister ever lied to you?"
"That's true..."
Yuan Xiu hugged Zhao Changli tightly and then suddenly sighed.
Yuan Yun asked suspiciously, "Why are you sighing for no reason?"
"I don't know." Yuan Xiu shook his head and said dejectedly, "It just feels like I'll never see you guys again."
Yuan Yun said, "It's easy to have this feeling when you're far apart, as if every parting is the last time you see each other. Don't overthink it. You're still young. Take good care of yourself. Changli will be enjoying a good life with you in the future."
"That's right!" Yuan Xiu lifted Zhao Changli high again and laughed, "From now on, I will give Changli all the best things in the world!"
As he spoke, Yuan Xiu glanced at Zhao Cheng and said, "You, as the father, are getting a free ride."
"Thank you for your great favor, Your Majesty!" Zhao Cheng curled his lips, thinking to himself, "What are you pretending to be so great about? In the future, whatever good things you have, you'll still have to spend my money to buy them."
Yuan Xiu asked, "Are you sure which day you're leaving?"
Zhao Cheng said, "We'll pack for a day tomorrow and leave the day after."
"Alright, I will host a banquet for you tomorrow night."
"Your Majesty, there is something else I need to tell you." Zhao Cheng walked to Yuan Xiu's side, took his son, and handed him to Yuan Yun.
Yuan Xiu laughed and said, "What is it? Are you going to invest in my new Imperial Palace?"
Zhao Cheng: "..."
What's going on with this emperor?
Are they obsessed with money?
Zhao Cheng said softly, "Although Chen Jiudao and Tulip are ruthless, the most formidable person that night at Mujing Bay was actually a man named Luo Ying. If he cannot serve His Majesty, then he will be a scourge to His Majesty!"
"Zhao Cheng, how dare you!" Yuan Xiu suddenly roared in anger.
Yuan Yun quickly turned her back to Zhao Changli, scolding, "Keep your voices down, you're scaring the child!"
Yuan Xiu quickly pulled Zhao Cheng aside, lowered his voice, and said angrily, "Zhao Cheng, you're pushing your luck."
Zhao Cheng said, "I can invest money in Yuxin Palace. Yes, invest in Yuxin Palace!"
Yuan Xiu said with a dark face, "Do you think I'm your weapon? I'm not an assassin organization; how could I be swayed by money?"
Zhao Cheng chuckled and said, "This matter is beneficial to me, but it is also beneficial to His Majesty!"
Yuan Xiu said, "What benefit is there? Luo Ying is a Grandmaster, a Grandmaster of the Great Jing. If we fight with the Southern Zhou, Luo Ying will be an indispensable force for the Great Jing! If that's the case, then Grandmasters who are not useful to me must be killed. Does that mean I should kill Yang Taozhi first?"
Zhao Cheng said, "That's my sworn sister, your relative, and someone who's definitely His Majesty's woman!"
"roll!"
"His Majesty……"
"Stop talking!"
Yuan Xiu leaned close to Zhao Cheng, staring at him, and said, "The Left Prime Minister is, after all, a key minister of the state. Killing two of his experts is enough. If this matter continues, it will be seen as me showing favoritism towards the Right Prime Minister's office. You remember this: this matter ends here, and never mention it again!"
"yes……"
"I am very pleased that you just said you would invest in the Imperial Palace for me."
Zhao Cheng exclaimed in surprise, "When did I say that??"
"You also have children to raise, so don't spend too much. Just give a token amount of two million taels. Add that to the previous amount, and it will be ten million taels in total. Remember to send it over as soon as you get back."
Yuan Xiu deliberately raised his voice and said with a smile, "Royal sister, brother-in-law is too kind. He begged to contribute to the construction of my new imperial palace. I'm embarrassed!"
Zhao Cheng's face darkened instantly.
"Brother-in-law..."
"Don't call me brother-in-law, I'm scared!"
"Haha, my brother-in-law is so funny!!"
You're kidding me!
Zhao Cheng was completely devastated.
This trip has cost ten million taels of silver!
Yuan Xiu, are you a money-devouring beast?
Zhao Cheng looked at Yuan Yun and said leisurely, "Madam, how about we leave tomorrow..."
In mid-December, light snow fell in Changsui City, and Zhao Cheng, Yuan Yun, and their group embarked on their journey back to Yanchuan.
If all goes well, I should be able to get back before the Spring Festival.
Zhao Cheng walked ahead of the group for a while, then saw Zhao Yan pull his horse back and stop, staring intently at Changsui City.
Zhao Cheng rode over and asked, "What are you looking at?"
Zhao Yan said, "I wonder where she went?"
Zhao Cheng smiled and said, "If she doesn't return to the Left Prime Minister's residence, then she will definitely be yours."
Zhao Yan asked, "How do you know?"
Zhao Cheng said, "Don't you trust your older brother? I have some experience with women."
Zhao Yan asked doubtfully, "According to the information we've gathered, she shouldn't be at the Left Prime Minister's residence. Why hasn't she come looking for me?"
How do you know she didn't come looking for you?
Zhao Cheng looked around and smiled, "She might be hiding in the shadows, secretly watching you."
"Huh?" Zhao Yan also looked around.
"I was just guessing." Zhao Cheng turned his horse around and caught up with the group, saying, "Just be natural, do your best, and I believe she will appear when things are in the right place."
"Big brother, how come you're even more confident than me?" Zhao Yan caught up with him, scratching the back of his head.
Zhao Cheng punched his younger brother in the chest and laughed, "Because I have faith in you."
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