The news that the Emperor was going to personally lead the expedition quickly spread throughout the country. The entire court hoped that the Emperor would reconsider, but the Fourth Prince ignored it all.
When the news reached the Northwest, the soldiers there were all in high spirits, waiting for the Emperor's arrival.
The next day, the Thirteenth Prince came to the Hall of Mental Cultivation again. "Your Majesty, I heard that you are going to the Northwest battlefield. Your subject would like to accompany you." The Fourth Prince had anticipated that the Thirteenth Prince would bring up this matter again and had already made up his mind not to let him go.
"Thirteenth Brother, I have already said that you should not think about going back to the battlefield until your injuries are healed. You should go back!" The Fourth Prince was reviewing the memorials without even raising his head. He wanted the Thirteenth Prince to back down.
The Thirteenth Prince was not about to leave so easily. "Your Majesty, you are personally leading the expedition, what are my little injuries? Please let me accompany you!"
Seeing that Thirteenth Brother was so difficult to deal with, Fourth Prince had no choice but to say, "Thirteenth Brother, it's not that I don't want you to go. I have a more important task for you."
Thirteen was puzzled. Was there something more important? "Thirteen, I will definitely be unable to attend to matters in the palace during my trip. The affairs of the court will depend on you!" Thirteen was always meticulous. He felt at ease entrusting the affairs of the court to him and Qin Mo.
Thirteen thought this was Fourth Master's reason for obstructing him, so he refused and insisted on going to the Northwest.
"Thirteen! Do you know that the political situation in the court is unstable right now? Longkodo has many cronies. I have already appointed Qin Mo as the Left Grand Secretary. I want you to assist him and manage the court well for me!" the Fourth Prince said solemnly.
"Your Majesty, I obey!" Seeing the Fourth Prince's firm attitude, Thirteen dared not refuse any longer. However, he had always been by his elder brother's side when he went to war in the past. This time, he was not by his side, and he did not know if the Fourth Prince could take good care of himself.
"Your Majesty, you can entrust the affairs of the palace to your younger brother. I will do my best and not let you down." Although Thirteen really wanted to accompany Fourth Prince to the Northwest battlefield, the affairs of the court were indeed very important. Since Fourth Prince had said so, Thirteen felt that he should follow Fourth Prince's arrangements.
The two men exchanged a smile. "Thirteen, why don't you have a drink with me?" The two brothers hadn't sat down and had a proper chat in a long time. They thought back to when they weren't emperors, they used to spend almost every day together.
Thirteen readily agreed, and Fourth Master ordered wine and dishes to be prepared, and the two began to chat.
"Thirteen, do you remember when we fought side by side on the battlefield?" Fourth Master said wistfully, holding his wine glass.
"Of course I remember. Back then, Father Emperor entrusted us with important responsibilities. We were afraid of failing his expectations, so we didn't dare to slack off in the slightest." Thirteen took a sip of wine, and thinking of the past, he couldn't help but feel a little sad and desolate.
"I still remember when you took a sword for me," the Fourth Prince said.
I made a strategic mistake back then and almost got surrounded and wiped out. Luckily, my thirteenth brother came to my rescue with his men. During the escape, my thirteenth brother took a sword for me. Fortunately, I was healed in time, otherwise I would never forgive myself for the rest of my life.
Thirteen laughed loudly, "Those are all things of the past. My brother is alive and well now! We went through battles and struggles for the throne together. We went through so much together. Thinking about it now, I am filled with emotion!"
"Your Majesty, I offer you a toast, wishing you victory over the Xiongnu and a triumphant return!" Since Thirteen could not accompany him, he could only silently pray for Fourth Prince in his heart.
Fourth Master smiled and raised his wine glass. "Thank you for your kind words!"
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