"Uncle?"
What is this for?
"Come here." Chu Dichi waved.
Chu Li hesitated for half a second, walked through the long line of servants, and arrived at the Regent's Palace for the first time in such a formal way. This palace was as simple and clean as Chu Dichi himself.
"Hand out."
"do what?"
"hand."
She raised her right hand hesitantly, and a slightly cold copper key fell into her palm.
"From now on, you will be in charge of my little treasury."
Chu Li was slightly stunned.
This is the key to the storeroom in the Prince Regent's Palace.
"Uncle, this may not be a good idea..."
"What's wrong?" Chu Dichi took her hand and said, "I'm a grown man, careless, and I don't know how to take care of the account books. Just think of it as a kindness and help me look after it."
He took her to the storeroom.
When the door was opened, I saw those golden boxes, shelves filled with rare treasures, and cabinets filled with gifts from the emperor...
There are too many to fit in and too many to even see.
This is too much!
"What do you think of this phoenix crown? Tomorrow, you will wear this... And this headpiece made of South China Sea coral will sparkle brightly under candlelight. The day after tomorrow, you will wear this... The day after tomorrow..."
Chu Dichi rummaged through the box and arranged all her jewelry.
"This is gorgeous, uncle."
"If it's not more gorgeous, how can Concubine Wen see my sincerity? Just listen to me. Come, have someone pierce this night-shining pearl and make it into a hairpin for Miss Xie."
Chu Dichi showed off his family wealth with great satisfaction.
For the first time, I felt that these mundane things had a place to be used.
All the good brocades, good headwear, and good things were given to Xiaojiu.
Chu Li looked at him busying around and couldn't help but think of what Master Guiyi said at Tianling Temple today.
The person in front of me is not my destiny...
The smile in his eyes had a hint of hidden solemnity.
"Xiaojiu, do you like it?"
"like."
"There are still many in my fiefdom. I will take you there in the future."
Chu Li pursed her lips and smiled, "Okay."
Chu Dichi walked towards her, and said in a low voice, "Then tonight...sleep in the Regent's Palace?"
Chu Li raised his eyelids and glanced at him calmly.
He immediately explained:
"The Regent's Palace is quite far from the Coral Waterside Pavilion. I'm just worried that you'll tire yourself out from running around. Besides, the Regent's Palace is so big, with so many rooms, it's not like there won't be enough space for you."
No matter what he said, he always had his own reasons.
Oh no, that's a fallacy.
"Report—"
At this time, outside the door, a guard came running in:
"Master, there is an urgent report from the palace. The Emperor requests that you come into the palace immediately to discuss matters."
"What is it?"
"fighting!"
Chu Dichi frowned slightly, and Chu Li said, "Since you have something important to do, don't delay, go to the palace and take a look."
The eighth prince had just ascended the throne and didn’t understand anything, so Chu Dichi had to make decisions on most things.
"I'm going to the palace now, will you go back tonight?"
Chu Li glared at him, "I'm talking to you about serious matters, what are you telling me?"
"This is also a serious matter."
"I won't tell you!"
"Let me make it clear first. If you go back, I will go to Coral Waterside Pavilion to find you."
"you……"
As soon as he opened his mouth, Chu Dichi quickly rushed into the palace with Chong Feng.
What's the difference between him going to the Coral Waterside Pavilion and her staying in the Regent's Palace?
"Thank you, Miss!"
A large group of servants were still kneeling in the courtyard, waiting for her orders after the Regent left.
Chu Li retracted his gaze and said in a deep voice:
"Nothing to do, just go and do your own things."
"yes!"
The servants then dispersed.
Chu Li glanced at the magnificent warehouse, closed the door, locked it, and looked at the key in his hand, feeling indescribable.
"Miss Xie, I am Li Shun, the butler of the palace. Let me take you to get familiar with the place." Butler Li, who is about fifty years old, has a gentle face and thick earlobes.
Chu Li opened his mouth, "I..."
"please."
sigh.
You haven't even gotten married yet, nor discussed marriage yet, so why are you acting like a hostess?
She had a feeling of being a fox taking advantage of the power of another.
Steward Li led the way and roughly explained the layout of the Regent's Palace: "Here is the garden... the ancestral hall... the main courtyard... the west wing, the kitchen..."
After half an hour, Chu Li got a general idea of the situation, sent him away, and walked around alone for a while.
In fact, the Regent's Palace is larger than the Coral Waterside Pavilion, but it is not as elegant as the Coral Waterside Pavilion. It is more formal and majestic, and more like the residence of a person in power.
The Coral Waterside Pavilion is like an oversized back garden, a place for relaxation and enjoyment.
She walked around for a while and then entered the ancestral hall.
——The spirit tablet of Empress Dowager Zhaoren.
This is the title of the late Queen Mother, and she is also Chu Dichi’s biological mother.
The spirit tablet was wiped clean, incense was burning continuously, the fruits were fresh, and the entire table was spotless, which showed how much Chu Dichi valued and respected his mother.
You're here anyway.
Chu Li lit three incense sticks, bowed, and was about to put them into the incense burner when he unexpectedly saw another tablet next to the tablet of Empress Dowager Zhaoren.
Carved on it is the spirit tablet of Aunt Zhu.
Aunt Zhu?
Chu Li felt a sharp pain in his brain, and a picture flashed through his mind so fast that he couldn't catch it...
She seemed to have heard of this person from Chu Dichi.
who is she?
Why is it placed together with the tablet of Empress Dowager Zhaoren?
What position does she occupy in Chu Dichi's heart?
She is just a nanny?
"Aunt Zhu..."
-
The war started.
Last night, Crown Prince Dong Ling personally led the Nanman army to raid Anping City. Although they failed to capture the city, they caught Da Chu off guard and caused heavy losses.
Prince Dongling won a great victory.
More than 300 soldiers and more than 100 civilians were captured.
"Good news!"
"Last night, our army suffered 72 casualties. The Chu army has 12 times as many casualties as us!"
Chu Yeli supported himself on the long table with both hands, looking at the flags inserted on the sand map and the strategic division of the military advisor. He was in a good mood and rubbed Linglan's face hard.
"Fifth Brother, it hurts..."
"Hahaha!"
Chu Yeli sat down, holding Linglan on his lap and playing with her long hair. "Did General Qin reply?"
Soldier report:
"Major General Qin agreed to your request for negotiation."
"Okay, take all the captured soldiers and civilians with you."
"yes!"
The two sides negotiated.
The venue was simple, but both sides brought their troops and stationed them a hundred meters away. As long as the situation changed, they could immediately send troops to take action. In the middle of the venue, a long table divided the Nanman and Da Chu.
On one side is Chu Yeli.
On one side is Qin Muyu.
"Prince Dong Ling is so despicable."
Qin Muyu's sword-holding hand was slightly stiff; he was accidentally stabbed in the raid last night.
"All is fair in war. You are too young." Chu Yeli sat back in his chair and stretched his legs. "During this negotiation, I am going to return more than 300 prisoners to you to show my benevolent policy. Even if I want to restore my country, I will never kill prisoners."
Qin Muyu looked at him coldly, feeling that he was extremely hypocritical.
"What do you want?"
Chu Yeli narrowed his eyes at him and said slowly: "I want you to write a letter to Chu Li immediately, saying that you have been captured and asking her to come and rescue you."
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