Located in the far west, Xinjiang has a harsh climate, with most of the year spent in freezing temperatures.
At this time, western Xinjiang is experiencing the coldest period of the year. At this time, Kadan is probably too busy to do anything but appease its people, distribute food, and ensure people's livelihood.
Only after spring arrives in April or May, when the ice and snow melt and the land thaws, will he have time to handle domestic affairs and then lead the well-rested Western Frontier Heavy Cavalry Regiment to Jinxi.
So if you calculate the time, it will be around June or July.
After listening to Jing Zhe's analysis, Emperor An nodded in agreement.
"June or July..."
Emperor An sighed, "Very well, very well! Let them enjoy their freedom for another six months!"
No matter what, Prince Jin was still Emperor An's younger brother, and deep in Emperor An's heart, there was always a trace of pity for him.
At this moment, Emperor An said to Jing Zhe, "Actually, the thing I'm most worried about is this: only by dealing with the Prince of Jin can we guarantee the stability of An Kingdom!"
After he finished speaking, Emperor An suddenly asked, "Jing Zhe, what do you think of the Crown Prince and the Prince of Xiang?"
"..."
Jing Zhe was taken aback by Emperor An's sudden question and paused for a moment before replying, "Your Majesty, I have not had much contact with the Prince of Xiang, so I dare not comment on him. However, I have had more contact with His Highness the Crown Prince, especially after our trip to Jinxi before the New Year, so I know him fairly well."
His Highness the Crown Prince is kind-hearted and resourceful, a fact that can be gleaned from the words of the common people.
Emperor An nodded in agreement.
"Just as I thought, Mo Yan and Mo Wu's personalities are very similar to mine and the Prince of Jin back then. One of them is good at developing and maintaining the status quo, while the other is good at expanding territory. However, I value Crown Prince Mo Yan the most."
"..."
Jing Zhe nodded but did not speak.
He also knew that, as a subject, it was inappropriate for him to interrupt on the topic of the crown prince.
Emperor An continued, "That's why I was so anxious to ask you about Jinxi. In my view, the biggest source of instability in Anguo is Prince Jin. As long as the Jinxi matter is handled well, Anguo can enjoy long-term stability domestically. With the cooperation with Yueyao Kingdom achieved, Anguo's external situation will also become more stable. Only in this way can I dare to hand over the throne to Moyan. That's why I'm in such a hurry..."
"..."
After a moment of silence, Jing Zhe looked up at Emperor An and said, "Your Majesty is currently in the prime of your life. Isn't it a bit too early for His Highness the Crown Prince to ascend the throne?"
Su Moyan is a very gentle person and treats Jing Zhe well. The two get along quite harmoniously, but this is only Su Moyan as the crown prince and Jing Zhe, not the emperor Su Moyan and Jing Zhe.
Once Su Moyan ascends to the throne, his mindset will definitely be very different from before. Who can guarantee that he will still be the same when he is with me?
Jing Zhe was unaware of the situation and did not want to gamble; he believed that Emperor An's reign would be the most beneficial for him.
To everyone's surprise, Emperor An burst into laughter after hearing this.
"What a young and strong man!"
After laughing, Emperor An said, "I do hope to be young and strong, preferably forever, so that I can remain emperor and watch An Kingdom prosper."
After speaking, Emperor An's voice lowered: "But birth, aging, sickness and death are the fate that no one can escape. I am now past the age of knowing one's destiny and can take things in stride. That's why I need to take advantage of my still relatively good health to handle things well, so that I can rest assured when I hand over the throne to Mo Yan."
"What if His Majesty could live to be a hundred years old?"
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Emperor An was taken aback, then patted Jing Zhe on the shoulder and laughed, "I'm content that you have such a sentiment. I know you're capable, but fate is hard to defy, so there's no need to force it!"
"..."
Jing Zhe opened his mouth, but ultimately didn't reveal the matter of the Immortal Transformation Pill. He felt that this wasn't the right time.
Andy didn't take his words to heart and continued, "By the way, since the matter in Jinxi won't be resolved for another six months, what about opening a branch office of the newspaper..."
"Your Majesty, after the New Year, I will recruit a new batch of staff for the newspaper and then I can take the others to various places! Anyway, Kadan will definitely notify me in advance when he finishes his affairs in the Western Frontier, and I will be able to rush back to Jingzhou in time!"
Emperor Andi nodded, agreeing that there was no problem.
After speaking with Jing Zhe for a while, he said, "Alright, go to Fuchen Palace and check on Mo Chen!"
Emperor An had already accepted the relationship between Jing Zhe and Su Mochen, so he did not try to hide it.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Jing Zhe nodded and then withdrew.
...
As he walked, Jing Zhe was still thinking about what had just happened.
Judging from Emperor An's words, he was willing but unable to seize the throne.
He wanted to continue in this position, but he knew he couldn't defy the natural laws of birth, aging, sickness, and death. So, if I gave him a Transcendent Pill, he would probably be willing to continue holding the throne forever, right?
However, everyone has selfish motives.
Emperor An had two sons and a daughter. He and his daughter both took the Immortal Transformation Pill, which could prolong their lives. At first, they might not have thought much of it, but what would he think when his two sons also grew old?
Will he ask me to give his two sons more Immortal Transformation Pills? Should I give them to him or not? If I do, will this kind of situation become common in the future? If I don't give them, what will they think?
Therefore, this problem was somewhat tricky. After much consideration, Jing Zhe did not immediately give away the Immortal Transformation Pill.
What are you thinking about?
Jing Zhe suddenly looked up and realized that Su Mochen had already come to his side. It turned out that he had unknowingly walked to the outside of the Imperial Garden next to Fuchen Palace and happened to run into Su Mochen.
"Uh... so Senior Sister is here!"
After a moment of surprise, Jing Zhe smiled.
"What senior sister!"
After hearing this, Su Mochen glared at Jing Zhe with displeasure.
"hey-hey."
Jing Zhe just grinned foolishly, while glancing at Gui Zhi, the light bulb next to him, out of the corner of his eye.
"Guizhi isn't an outsider, what doesn't she know? What are you afraid of in front of her?"
Guizhi immediately chimed in, "Yes, President Jing! I discovered your relationship with His Highness back in Yongzhou. Why are you still afraid of me?"
Jing Zhe smiled and scratched his head, without saying a word.
At this moment, Su Mochen noticed that Jing Zhe looked worried. After thinking for a moment, he said to Guizhi, "Guizhi, go and feed Hei'er something."
Hei'er is the dog that Su Mochen raised. She originally named the dog "Zhe'er" to spite Jing Zhe, but after she and Jing Zhe established a relationship, she changed the name to Hei'er.
"Your Highness, wasn't it just fed?"
"Then give them some water."
"They've been given water too!"
"Then—beat it up, knock all its food and water out, and feed it again!"
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