"Yes, let Big Brother investigate. He always loves investigating cases. Many of Xing Cao's cases were solved with Big Brother's help."
Xishan thought of his older brother who loved unique things, and felt that the candidate he had thought of on a whim was very suitable.
"Oh, really? Changxiu has this hobby?"
King Dong Yao didn't care much about his children. He always felt that his sons were mediocre, especially when compared with Sheng Jicheng, his sons seemed even more dull and unremarkable. So this was the first time he knew that his son had the hobby and skill of detecting cases.
"Yes, Father, you don't know, but my elder brother has always wanted to work in Xingcao, but he has always wanted to talk to you about it, all..."
At this point, Xishan realized that this was not the right occasion, and the person who had been preventing her elder brother from displaying his talents was kneeling below. She felt as if a cold gaze was staring at her. She glanced down and changed the subject.
"Father, let Big Brother investigate."
King Dongyao glanced hesitantly at the kneeling Sheng Jicheng, Fengming, who sat expressionlessly drinking tea, Feng Yuyun, who was sobbing softly, and finally at Xishan, who looked pleading. He lowered his head and pondered for a moment before making a decision and saying to the eunuch beside him, "Go, call the eldest prince."
The eunuch was ordered to retreat obediently.
"Princess, today's incident is indeed a huge mistake on our part. I have asked my incompetent eldest son to conduct a thorough investigation. He will definitely give you and the young prince a satisfactory answer within three days. You should not rush to leave for now."
King Dong Yao earnestly expressed his loyalty to Fengming. This time his attitude was kind and sincere, which finally made Fengming feel a little satisfied.
Xishan also quickly joined in: "Ming'er, you see Xiyun is still not feeling well, why don't you wait a few more days, let him recuperate and wait for my elder brother to find out the results of the investigation, and then make a plan."
Feng Ming was silent for a while, letting King Dong Yao calm down for a while, then he turned his gaze to Sheng Jicheng and said slowly: "But General Sheng is still kneeling. This... must be unsatisfactory, right?"
King Dongyao and Xishan both turned their eyes to Sheng Jicheng. King Dongyao hesitated again. Xishan saw this and quickly grabbed King Dongyao's sleeve and shook it, with some persuasive meaning in his eyes. King Dongyao turned his eyes away from Sheng Jicheng and took Xishan's hand: "General Sheng, you have failed in your duty to protect the three princesses and the young prince. Considering your past merits, I will temporarily hand over your military command and let you rest at home for a while to prepare for the wedding."
When Sheng Jicheng, a native of Di Sheng, heard that he was actually asked to hand over the military token, he unconsciously clenched his hands hanging at his sides into fists. His veins bulged out through the wide sleeves of his robe. If anyone saw him, they would immediately be able to tell that he was dissatisfied.
But he is not yet fully grown, his preparations are not sufficient, and he has to support this talentless old man first.
"Yes, it is my fault."
Sheng Jicheng took out the tiger talisman he carried with him, held it in both hands and presented it, and an eunuch came over to take it away and handed it to King Dong Yao.
King Dong Yao grabbed it. He hadn't touched the tiger talisman for a long time. When he touched it for the first time, he felt a sense of treasure as if he had lost it and found it again. Suddenly, he felt a little reluctant to return it to Sheng Jichen in a few days.
"Alright, stand up and leave. Stop kneeling. Go to the guesthouse and apologize to the young prince. It's not just for your dereliction of duty. You can figure out any other mistakes yourself. Without the young prince's forgiveness, I will not return this tiger talisman to you."
"Yes, I will take my leave."
Sheng Jicheng was so angry that he could hardly suppress it anymore. He just followed King Dong Yao's words and retreated. As soon as he walked out of the palace, he couldn't help but punched the pillar hard, scaring the eunuch who was accompanying him so much that he dared not even breathe.
After Sheng Jicheng left, Fengming did not plan to stay any longer. It was a pleasant surprise that he could temporarily remove Sheng Jicheng from his official position today. He now had to worry about getting Datou's military token back, and he probably would not be able to take care of the private soldiers on the border for the time being. This also created an opportunity for Ye Xuwen and others to investigate.
"Since the king has decided to handle it this way, Fengming has nothing more to say. I will bid farewell to Yuyun and wait for the eldest prince's reply."
"Don't worry, Princess. I will let Changxiu give you a satisfactory answer."
"Thank you, Your Majesty. Fengming will take his leave."
"Yuyun is leaving."
King Dong Yao watched Feng Ming and Yu Yun flick their sleeves and leave with great grace, and he unconsciously let out a breath. He felt really pressured when facing Feng Ming, more than when he faced any other adults from Daqing before. Is this really the aura of the royal family of the Celestial Empire? Can he really dream of attacking Daqing?
King Dong Yao began to have some doubts and hesitations about the bright future that Sheng Jicheng had described for him.
"Father? Father? Before my elder brother arrives, I have a few words to say. I'm afraid you'll blame me if I tell you, so I don't know whether I should say them or not..."
King Dong Yao looked at Xishan in surprise. His daughter used to be very timid and shy. When she saw him, she would only bow respectfully and never say anything. Who would have thought that today she would dare to rush to his side to dissuade him, and now she even has something to say. This is so different from her previous self.
"Tell me, I won't blame you."
Xishan timidly observed King Dongyao's expression, confirming that he looked normal and not angry. Then she spoke without stopping, "Father, I want to ask you not to rely solely on Sheng Jicheng, but also to consider the talents of my brothers!"
Huh~
Finally, he said what he had been suppressing in his heart for a long time, let out a long breath, and Xishan felt much more relaxed.
But after she finished speaking, she felt a little scared and looked at King Dong Yao timidly. She also knew how important Sheng Jicheng was in King Dong Yao's heart. He was more like his own son than his own son. He was like all his father's hopes. Now she openly disobeyed his wishes and advised him not to be so close to Sheng Jicheng. She didn't know whether he would vent his anger on her.
King Dong Yao was not angry. He didn't know why, but today he didn't like and value Sheng Jicheng as much as before. Although he still liked him, he didn't value him... blindly.
"Oh, why do you say that?"
King Dong Yao spoke in a calm tone. Xishan was certain that her father was not suppressing his anger, but was actually asking for her opinion calmly. She felt a little relieved, but at the same time she was more confused. Her father was really different today.
"Actually, I'm not the only one who feels this way. I'd venture to say that my brothers and sisters might also be feeling sad and resentful that you're looking down on them for the sake of favoring the descendant of a traitorous minister."
"So, they are dissatisfied with me?"
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