Chapter 959
I didn't let you lose, so don't you dare let me lose next time.
The two looked at each other.
Now, they seem not to be ruler and subject, but to be close friends who can talk about anything, just like they did many years ago.
"good!"
"Want a drink?"
"drink!"
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Unlike the relaxed atmosphere in the palace, the atmosphere in the Yunnan Prince's Mansion was even somewhat stagnant.
Zhong Jie kept glancing towards the palace, her face full of worry.
Chen Zongwen and his wife exchanged a glance.
Madam Chen said, "Your Highness, don't worry. His Majesty and the Prince have known each other since they were young. Over the years, the Prince has been fighting on the frontier, and Luoyang's support has never stopped. This is enough to show that His Majesty still trusts the Prince."
Chen Zongwen also said, "Yes, and besides, His Majesty is not a foolish person, so the Princess Consort really doesn't need to worry."
After hearing what the couple said, Zhong Jie finally felt relieved.
However, her appetite only improved slightly; her eyes still kept glancing towards the palace.
Huo Yue didn't return until late at night, reeking of alcohol that was almost suffocating, but his eyes were clear, and he didn't seem too drunk.
At that time, everyone was still waiting for him in the main hall.
Upon seeing Zhong Jie, Huo Yue strode forward: "Why aren't you resting yet at this late hour?"
"How can I sleep if you don't come back!" Zhong Jie said irritably.
Huo Yue smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm fine."
Chen Zongwen asked, "Brother Huo, how did it go? Did His Majesty accept the Tiger Tally?"
Huo Yue shook his head.
Chen Zongwen breathed a sigh of relief.
In fact, Huo Yue's visit to the palace today was not a casual decision, but rather the result of careful discussion with Chen Zongwen.
If the emperor accepts this tiger tally, he'll be in big trouble; if he doesn't, it means his peaceful days will last a little longer.
"......Very good."
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
"Alright, send a message to the Marquis's residence and tell Zhaozhao to put her mind at ease."
"Next, there is still the matter of the marriage alliance with Southern Chu to handle, and we cannot relax for a while," Huo Yue said. "Today His Majesty told me that although Southern Chu took the initiative to request a marriage alliance, it did not say whether they would send a princess or we would send one. When the Southern Chu envoy arrives, there will probably be a lot of arguments."
"By the way, speaking of this matter, we don't know much about the situation in Nan Chu. Why did you suddenly return to Luoyang?"
Huo Yue and Zhong Jie exchanged a glance and said with a smile, "It's Shu'er. That child has built a defense line on the frontier. Originally, the two of us were not planning to come back, but the situation on the frontier has stabilized, and we just received news of Zhao Zhao, so we rushed back."
Chen Zongwen and his wife nodded repeatedly: "I see."
"I never would have guessed that Young Master Huo possessed such abilities."
"We are in Luoyang now. Don't be fooled by how impatient Shu'er can be sometimes. He's all talk. In reality, he thinks things through carefully before taking any action."
Chen Zongwen smiled and said, "What a good kid! He's reliable!"
The four of them smiled at each other.
"Ah Jie, you barely ate anything just now. Now that the Prince is back, why don't you eat a little more? Or we could have a couple of drinks!"
Upon hearing this, Huo Yue also said, "Yes, yes, anyway, His Majesty is fine now. I just look blushing, but I'm actually fine. Come on, let's have a couple more drinks!"
Suddenly, the once quiet Prince's mansion became lively again.
However, none of these people were fond of extravagance, and they didn't need any delicacies to accompany their drinks; a few small dishes would suffice, so they didn't bother the servants any further.
Even though there are still many things to deal with in the future, at least for now, they can have some peace and quiet.
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