The next day, the morning court session began.
All the court officials gathered in the main hall.
"My esteemed ministers, I have received a memorial from Xin Yancheng these past few days!"
"New Face City is currently suffering a disaster."
"A new animal has emerged, posing a serious threat to growing crops!"
“They eat rice every day, and although the people catch them every day, they reproduce very quickly! Within a few days, they multiply into many.”
"If this continues, this year's rice harvest will likely be significantly reduced!"
"This will seriously affect this year's rice harvest!"
"Therefore, I intend to send someone to handle this matter. My esteemed ministers, do you have any recommendations?"
Ye Qianqian sat obediently to one side.
But I know what I'm doing.
[Tsk tsk tsk, it seems Father already has someone he wants to send over!]
This is just a preliminary step to draw out the real talent!
Needless to say, this person must be my second brother!
"Very good, second brother. This means that Father is going to groom you as the new emperor!"
If you handle this matter well, your father will value you even more!
[Then the throne will be yours, although I know you don't actually crave it that much!]
[This is because Father Emperor cannot live to be a hundred years old; he will pass away one day!]
This empire must be inherited!
Ye Ling: ……
That sounds so awkward.
King Cheng immediately stepped forward and spoke.
"Your Majesty, I believe that since the Second Prince has come of age, he can be sent to Xinyan City to handle this matter."
Prince Ji also stepped forward and spoke.
"Your Majesty, I agree with Third Uncle's opinion!"
"His Highness the Second Prince has now come of age, and it is time for him to share the Emperor's burdens!"
Even the king stepped forward and spoke.
"Your Majesty, I also agree with my elder brother's opinion."
"I request Your Majesty to send Ye Mu to Xinyan City to handle this matter!"
The other ministers heard this.
I understand now.
The Emperor must have already spoken with the princes.
Today is not a day to discuss things with them.
Instead, they were formally notified.
Ye Qianqian was observing everyone's expressions.
[Alright, Father has finished speaking. Who agrees? Who disagrees?]
Ye Ling continued.
"Gentlemen, are there any other candidates you would recommend?"
Everyone shook their heads.
"Please, Your Majesty, send the Second Prince to share your burdens!"
Ye Ling nodded.
"Since all of you ministers agree, then—Ye Mu!"
"Your subject is here!"
"Go to Xinyan City and handle this matter. If you fail to handle it well, do not return to see me!"
"Your subject understands!"
"Alright, that's enough for now. My esteemed ministers, is there anything else you wish to report?"
Everyone shook their heads.
"Ye Mu, come with me."
"yes!"
"Court adjourned!"
The civil and military officials all knelt down.
"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"
Ye Mu quickly followed Ye Ling to the rear of the palace.
Ye Ling asked Ye Mu.
"Do you have any solutions for the insect plague in Xinyan City?"
"Father, I want to visit Xinyan City first before making a decision!"
"But rest assured, Father! Your son will handle this matter well and will not disappoint you!"
Ye Ling nodded.
"The entire court is watching you now. Although they seem to support you, only a few truly do!"
"If you do this well, you will win people's hearts!"
"Yes!" Ye Mu nodded.
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