The emperor was full of curiosity when he first arrived in a new place. In addition, Wang Wanru said that she was familiar with the terrain of the town, so she tried to hook the emperor up with her every day.

In fact, the reasons used are all those of little girls, such as going to see this and that.

The emperor's original random inspections of government affairs have now turned into accompanying women on tours.

"The Emperor went out again today?"

Zhao Ji hadn't seen the emperor since early morning, so he asked casually to the air in the yard.

As soon as he finished speaking, a man in black came out and said, "They went to Gusu Street today. It seems that Miss Wang has taken a fancy to a headgear!"

Zhao Ji smiled when he heard this: "They are still good at playing. Let's talk to the emperor tonight. If there is nothing to do in this town, we will set off for the next town..."

When the emperor learned what Zhao Ji said that night, his scalp suddenly went numb. It was obvious that he also knew how unreliable his behavior had been during this period.

"Stay here another day tomorrow!" The emperor found Zhao Ji and said with a smile.

Zhao Ji didn't say anything, but just looked at Wang Wanru who was hiding behind the emperor with a smile.

The emperor quickly said, "Wanru has never been far away, so she may be a little surprised for a few days, but she won't be like that again in the future."

Zhao Ji didn't say anything, just turned around and left. Instead, a vicious light flashed in Wang Wanru's lowered eyes.

After Zhao Ji disappeared from view, Wang Wanru asked innocently, "Master, who is his friend to you? Why do you seem to be afraid of him?"

Wang Wanru said this on purpose, and as expected, an unnatural look flashed across the emperor's face.

"She's just a friend. She usually disciplines me more..." As the emperor spoke, his expression became more and more ugly. It was obvious that Wang Wanru had penetrated very deeply into his heart.

Originally, after the mine incident, the relationship between the emperor and Zhao Ji had eased slightly, but it was mainly unilateral relaxation on the part of the emperor.

The shared hardships in mining affairs also made the emperor feel that Zhao Ji should not have any intention of rebellion or seizing power.

But now that Wang Wanru had instigated such discord, the emperor felt even more alienated.

When the emperor visited the prefect in disguise the next day, he found that nothing serious had happened in this town, perhaps because it was too small or because there was not much money to be made.

It was just that the prefect was a little bit arrogant. The emperor and Zhao Ji pretended to be common people who came to report a case, but the prefect left them alone for a whole incense stick of time before he yawned and came to the court.

However, he was fairly fair during the trial, except that he dozed off from time to time.

After seeing what happened to the mining inspector, this kind of thing was nothing to Zhao Ji and the emperor.

So the emperor and Zhao Ji left the next day without punishing the prefect.

After all, everyone can make mistakes and have their own personality, so the harmless personality of this prefect doesn't matter.

However, Wang Wanru didn't seem to want to leave so soon, but her opinion was useless now.

While he was pestering the emperor, Zhao Ji said directly: "If Miss Wang wants to stay here, your uncle's family happens to be here, so we can rest assured. Why don't you stay here first, and we will pick you up when we finish our business?"

When Wang Wanru heard what Zhao Ji said, she immediately became unhappy. Her goal was to follow the emperor and the others, so how could she give up just because of Zhao Ji's words?

"It's not very convenient for me to stay at my uncle's house alone, so I'd better go with you. I originally wanted to take you to see more of the nearby scenery, but now it seems that your business is more important!"

Zhao Ji also knew that this was just an excuse Wang Wanru made.

"It doesn't matter. If you want to follow me, then follow me. Anyway, we are just here to have fun, and we don't have any serious business to do!"

Although Zhao Ji said this, his eyes were actually looking at the emperor.

Of course the emperor heard that Zhao Ji was speaking sarcastically, so his eyes were very evasive at this time.

For some reason, the emperor remembered what Wang Wanru had said to him before. He felt a little guilty at first, but after thinking of what Wang Wanru said, he felt a surge of anger rising in his heart.

"Why should I listen to him?"

"Why does he mock me like this? Who is the emperor?"

"I am the emperor, but now I have to act according to the regent's wishes!"

"Wanru is right. Who is he to me? How dare he control me like this?"

The emperor lowered his head and closed his eyes, thinking so much in his mind, but when he raised his head and saw Zhao Ji's clear eyes, he could not say anything for a moment and could only hold back his resentment in his heart.

After all, the emperor is not an old fox who has been in the court for many years, so naturally he cannot hide all his expressions.

Zhao Ji took a glance, and of course the emperor could see the anger on his face.

"It doesn't matter, actually. I have something else to do. If you want to go sightseeing, I can go ahead. Of course, I will also arrange for the corresponding guards."

Zhao Ji smiled indifferently, not taking the emperor's resentment to heart at all.

It also seemed considerate to give the emperor a choice.

But in this way, the emperor couldn't help but recall what happened in the mine before.

The only time I took the initiative to go alone, I ended up in the mine. That experience left a very deep scar on me.

Therefore, the emperor now dares not make any decision on his own. The main reason is that he is afraid of causing another mining incident.

So after hearing what Zhao Ji said, he didn't dare to act rashly and a somewhat awkward smile appeared on his face.

"Let's go together. We'll have a companion!"

At this time, the emperor did not notice the disdain on Wang Wanru's face, but Zhao Ji saw that Zhao Ji and Wang Wanru looked at each other, and Wang Wanru subconsciously turned her head away.

It was obvious that Wang Wanru felt guilty about Zhao Ji, and she even dared not let Zhao Ji find out.

Zhao Ji was too lazy to expose them. He would rather read a few more memorials with that time. Recently, the neighboring country has not been very peaceful. The emperor of the neighboring country has passed away, and now the country is in chaos, with the princes fighting for power.

Originally it was none of Zhao Ji and his men’s business, but now some princes have secretly contacted Zhao Ji and his men, apparently wanting to get some help.

Zhao Ji was considering sorting out the relationship on their side. If there was a third person standing here, he would definitely be able to see the ambition in Zhao Ji's eyes.

The neighboring countries are already in such a situation. If we don't take advantage of the situation and give more to them, it would be unfair to them for handing this handle to us.

The emperor on one side is in love, while Zhao Ji on the other side is ambitious. For a moment, it really makes the third person wonder who is the one in charge of the country between the two.