Changan divided the brewed tea into two portions, gave one to Bei Mingxuan, and took one for herself. "Daughter-in-law, serve tea to the emperor. I wish him good health and success."
The emperor took it and took a sip. "Good, good tea. Slightly sweet, not sour or sweet. Add the flavor of Da Hong Pao and it has a unique taste."
Chang'an glanced at Bei Mingxuan beside him and said, "Father, how about you try the Ninth Prince's cup?"
The emperor's eyes were filled with a deep smile, "Hmm?"
He looked at Chang'an with curiosity, "This, this isn't tea, it's wine. But why does it have a sweet and sour taste?"
"Father, please stop praising me." The Crown Prince said with envy, "My son's saliva is almost flowing out."
The eldest prince echoed, "That's right, father."
The Fourth Prince smiled, with obvious doubt in his eyes, and immense regret in his heart, hating himself for not taking Chang'an into his own hands earlier.
The Chang'an at this moment was a Chang'an he had never known before. "At this moment, I am even more curious about how Chang'an managed to pour tea and wine from the same container."
"Yes, what the fourth brother said is exactly what I am wondering about right now. And the taste of this tea. I have tried brewing tea with the water of no hatred before, but the taste is not like what you are brewing now. Don't keep me in suspense, tell me quickly."
"The rootless water I just used for Father was made by Chang'an soaking tangerine peel in it beforehand, so after boiling it, it tasted slightly sweet. As for the one the prince presented to Father, it was made by boiling green plums and wine together. The silver pot Chang'an prepared was actually split in two."
As he spoke, he handed the east and west courses to the emperor. "Since ancient times, serving tea has always been just about tea, and it has never changed. Chang'an is thinking of trying a new way, wouldn't it be interesting?"
The most important thing is that Chang'an wants the emperor to remember Chang'an.
The royal family has so many descendants, so if your father gets blinded and his mind gets muddled, he might forget Chang'an completely."
"How dare you, little girl, say that my eyes are blurry and my mind is muddled?" The emperor said with a fierce face, "Tell me, why do you want me to remember you?"
"Give me a great reward!" Chang'an looked calm, as if it was his due.
"Hahaha." The emperor was delighted. "Xuan'er, you finally brought home a happy person."
"I feel the same way." Bei Mingxuan looked at Chang'an with eyes full of love, "I would also like to thank you, father, for granting me the marriage."
The emperor looked at everyone happily and said, "Let me guess what reward you want. Well, you three, tell me what Chang'an wants."
The prince said, "I don't know."
The Fourth Prince said, "I don't understand, I should ask my ninth brother."
"I believe Chang'an should have no shortage of things," the eldest prince said, hinting, "The Southern Emperor has already appointed Chang'an as the crown prince of the Southern Kingdom. He will be the future ruler of the country, and he also possesses the Qilin military talisman... I simply cannot imagine why my sister-in-law, who can now be said to have the power to call the wind and rain, would still ask for a reward from the emperor."
Following the eldest prince's words, the originally relaxed atmosphere suddenly became a little depressing.
The palace was very quiet. The emperor turned his gaze towards Chang'an with a hint of thought. "Your elder brother is right. Chang'an, now whatever you want is within your reach."
Changan pretended to be confused, his face looked bewildered, "Brother, Changan is stupid, how come he can have everything he wants just because he became the crown prince of the Southern Kingdom and has the Qilin military token?
In Chang'an's view, those are also external things.
The Emperor is the Emperor, and no one else can replace him. Even if the Crown Prince ascends the throne in the future, the Emperor will still be the Emperor, and this will never change. Many things can only be granted with the Emperor's approval."
"It can only be done with the Emperor's approval, that's natural." The eldest prince was delighted, thinking that because of Chang'an's words, he could make some insinuations. "However, the Crown Prince is the future King, so shouldn't he have everything he wants? If you don't believe me, ask the Crown Prince.
Our Crown Prince wants to have his way, and no one dares to disobey him except our father."
"Brother, you're joking." The prince noticed that the emperor's expression was a little grim, and immediately said, "Brother, if you think the position of crown prince is good, how about I give up my position to you and let you try?
But my eldest brother felt that the position of crown prince was not as comfortable as you said. He had to be strict with himself and walk on thin ice all the time.
After all, he is the chief among the princes, so he needs to think twice before speaking or doing anything.
Otherwise, I would lose face for my father and the royal family."
"Your Highness is right." The Emperor was extremely pleased with the Crown Prince's words. "My Lord, your words today are truly unworthy of your position as the eldest brother."
The eldest prince lowered his head, thinking to himself that the prince's mind was now clear, "Father is right, it is my son who is pedantic."
The emperor looked at everyone with a smile in his eyes. He certainly knew what was behind the eldest prince's words, but since it was not something related to Shangenji, he would not take it too seriously.
"I don't know what Chang'an thinks of the Qilin Military Talisman." asked the prince.
"What's your opinion?" Chang'an looked at the prince, "What can I have an opinion about? He's just a burden.
Chang'an was still thinking about when he would go to the South to see my grandfather, and then return the Qilin Military Token and the position of crown prince to my grandfather.
How could a woman from Chang'an have the ability to govern a country and maintain peace? "
"I'm surprised by what you said." Bei Ming Ye, who had been silent all this time, said jokingly, "Chang'an, you might want to think about it carefully. Perhaps your grandfather gave you these things just for your husband, Ninth Brother, and not for you.
Perhaps the Southern Emperor is planning to assist Ninth Brother. Most importantly, Ninth Brother is not only your husband but also the Ninth Prince of Shu State. If the time comes, it wouldn't be impossible for the Southern Emperor to unify the two countries into one."
Bei Mingxuan was horrified when he heard this and immediately knelt down, "Father, your Highness's words have frightened me."
"Although Ninth Brother is apprehensive, Fourth Brother's words do make sense." The eldest prince said, looking at the Crown Prince. "I wonder what the Crown Prince thinks?"
"That's true." The prince thought for a moment, "but my ninth brother usually just loves drinking and doesn't care about government affairs at all. Is he capable of taking on this responsibility?
Besides, you and I all know that he is a loner. Apart from General Qingfeng, Ninth Brother never gets close to anyone.
With so many people here, it's hard for Ninth Brother to even say a word, but if there's wine, it's a different story."
"Father, Crown Prince, my brothers, please stop joking with me." Bei Mingxuan knelt on the ground facing the emperor, "To be honest, I just hope to live a peaceful and carefree life in this life.
I can't do anything else that requires effort. Let's not talk about the distant future. Let's just talk about Mr. Qingfeng and the prince. Let's see who lives a more carefree life?
Of course it’s Mr. Qingfeng, he is truly enviable.”
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