At that time, the Southern Kingdom was revitalized by the old emperor, transforming from a barren and uncivilized land into a rich and renowned country. The Zhao Kingdom gave it an unknown amount of silver.
Unfortunately, all I got in return was an ungrateful wretch.
Although they cannot directly lead troops to attack, if the other side dares to cross the line, they will fight back, and the other vassal states with their own ulterior motives will not be able to say a word against it.
In a good mood, Xuanyuan Ye suddenly felt inspired and had the peach blossom grove in the Imperial Garden decorated for him, as he wanted to drink wine.
Xuanyuan Ye is usually very self-disciplined. He knows that drinking is bad for his health, and he doesn't touch a drop of alcohol unless there is a happy occasion or a palace banquet.
When he drank, he would order the palace servants to leave.
The old emperor was incompetent and tyrannical, and had a lecherous nature. He had personally witnessed the extravagant feasts and lavish lifestyle of Xuanyuan Ye and was extremely disgusted by such displays.
Once Eunuch Chen said the arrangements were complete, Xuanyuan Ye leisurely enjoyed wine and the scenery under the peach blossoms.
until--
Xuanyuan Ye suddenly turned his head, looked in a certain direction, and his eyes sharpened: "Who?"
Eunuch Chen hadn't expected the Emperor to be so perceptive; he hadn't even had a chance to pay his respects before being discovered.
Approaching cautiously, and after kneeling to pay his respects, Eunuch Chen looked troubled: "Your Majesty, the guards have captured a woman. She... she is the princess from the Southern Kingdom who was sent there for a political marriage..."
Xuanyuan Ye paused, his hand holding the cup still.
Why is she here?
"She, she was in the cold palace and did not know that the emperor was drinking here. He said he was going to make some peach blossom cakes, so she secretly came to pick up the fallen peach blossoms."
Eunuch Chen was unsure what Xuan Yuan Ye meant. The princess was despised by the people, yet the emperor was protecting her and refusing to take her life.
After thinking it over, he came to report.
Xuanyuan Ye pondered for a moment, then said, "Let her in."
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