Chapter 180 Father's Dignity
He was in a very calm mood. He was already past the age of expecting fatherly love, not to mention that there were no fathers and sons in the royal family.
The staff member opened the door of his study, holding a chessboard. "Your Highness, how about a game?"
The second prince smiled when he saw him.
"I knew you would come."
The staff member also smiled: "Well, I know you are waiting for me."
The second prince's heart gradually warmed up. The two of them sat face to face, and such companionship was warm enough for him.
"Will you blame me?" the Second Prince suddenly asked, "You had a bright future ahead of you, but it was all out of selfishness that I forced you to stay here."
The aide was slightly stunned and shook his head: "Your Highness knows my temper. If it is not my will, I would rather die with honor."
The Second Prince asked, "Why? Are you sympathizing with me?"
The staff looked at him helplessly and said, "Your Highness, I am an ordinary citizen, and I want to sympathize with a prince who has imperial power. Isn't it a bit too arrogant of me?"
The second prince curled the corners of his lips, and his fair face showed a hint of pure joy.
He looked at the young man's slender fingers. The young man had a gentle personality, but his chess style was fierce. Every move was full of murderous intent, which made people feel pressured.
"It's often said that one can judge a person by his chess skills. Your chess style is different from your personality." The second prince said casually.
The aide nodded slightly. "My mother told me, as the eldest son, that I should be friendly to my brothers and sisters; my teacher told me, as a scholar, that I should be polite and abide by the rules. That's how I developed my current personality. But sometimes I also want to let loose. Playing chess won't undermine my scholarly etiquette, nor will it undermine my brother's dignity. It's perfect."
The second prince raised the corner of his lip, "Your parents and relatives are all very good."
The staff member glanced at him and said in a gloomy tone, "It's good now, but it may not be the same in the future."
The second prince felt guilty and touched his nose, then made another wrong move, which allowed his staff to take advantage of the situation without any hesitation, causing him to lose most of his territory.
Second Prince: “…”
There is a charcoal fire burning in the study, making the room warm. There is a cup of hot tea and a chess board at hand. That's all.
A knock on the door broke the quiet moment.
A guard hurried in and said, "Your Highness, this is bad. Eunuch Yuanbao...is gone."
The Second Prince's expression suddenly changed, and he was filled with astonishment: "What did you say? How could it be gone?"
Yuanbao was a servant of the late Empress Yan Ning. After the late Empress passed away, he served the Second Prince. The Second Prince lost his mother at a young age, and his father was almost nonexistent. The Duke of Zhenguo was a military commander who had no idea how to take care of a child. The Second Prince was practically raised by Yuanbao.
It was Yuanbao who accompanied the second prince through the times when he missed his mother.
But Yuanbao just went out of the house to buy some things, and he disappeared.
The second prince soon saw the body of Eunuch Yuanbao. He looked intact, with only a thin red mark on his neck.
But the second prince knew that it was this thin red mark that cost him his life.
The Second Prince's face was filled with pain, and his staff held his hand worriedly.
The staff asked, "Did he do it?"
The second prince nodded and sat down in the chair tiredly.
"He's warning me," the Second Prince said hoarsely. "This time it's too much. He's angry. He's warning me not to think I can cover up everything."
This was a challenge to Emperor Qianyuan's dignity as an emperor and a father. The Second Prince quietly controlled the palace, which made Emperor Qianyuan very dissatisfied.
Although he had to compromise and issued an edict to appoint the second prince as the crown prince, he was still angry in his heart, especially after what happened with Concubine Lan.
So he used this method to save his dignity and also to warn him not to be too complacent, because he would still be the emperor!
The second prince took a deep breath and held the aide's hand tightly. His hand dug into the aide's skin and even drew blood.
The staff member let him hold his hand, his eyes full of heartache.
The battle between father and son finally came to an end.
There is no winner in this round.
Lu Chenyang didn’t know what was happening in the capital. The news from the capital was still on the way, and he was currently treating people to a meal.
Lu Chenyang had several goals for this dinner, the first being to collect food. The refugees in Anzhou couldn't wait, so he had to buy food as quickly as possible and at the cheapest price. So Lu Chenyang came out to accompany the guests again.
The second reason was to keep in touch. After all, the New Year was approaching, and his territory had expanded a little, and he had more talents under him. He should get to know these people so that it would be more convenient to do things in the future.
The third is to announce to everyone that the court will soon send a governor, and he will also set a set of rules for everyone's future actions.
This banquet was held in Yanquan County. After all, this was where he started, and he also hoped to bring those who came later to see the current situation in Yanquan County.
How should I put it? It's a bit like showing off one's own excellent works.
Everyone cooperated very well and praised Lu Chenyang sincerely. After all, Yanquan County is now a completely different place than it used to be.
It is no longer difficult to enter Yanquan County. Lu Chenyang has been repairing the road. Now the official road in Lingnan has been built very flat and easy to walk on.
This was not just in Yanquan County, but in the entire Lingnan area. This was something that was almost impossible in any other state, but it was accomplished in Lingnan, a place known for its poverty.
There are almost no beggars in the city, and everyone has a bright smile on their face, which is a kind of vitality that can be seen at a glance.
It is hard to imagine that this city had just experienced a great war half a year ago.
The streets are clean and prosperous, with many shops and hawking sounds can be heard along the streets.
One difference is that in Yanquan County, children are rarely seen on the streets during the day. However, those who know Lu Chenyang know this is because all children of school age are sent to school. Yanquan County has the highest number of children in school, accounting for over 80%.
This is an almost terrifying number.
With his own efforts, Lu Chenyang transformed this poor, violent and chaotic place into the prosperous place it is today.
What a terrifying ability!
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