Upon hearing the news of her father and brother's tragic deaths, Concubine Shu could no longer remain calm and knocked over the dishes in panic.

Chu Yaoyao looked over worriedly.

[Mother, we are going to be sent to the cold palace again. Going to the cold palace is considered good. If you put on the hat of treason, you may not be able to save your life this time.]

Concubine Shu opened her lips slightly, wanting to say something.

"My beloved concubine's clothes are dirty, go back and change first."

Of course, Concubine Shu was reluctant to leave at this time, "But..."

Emperor Qixuan tried to use a gentle tone and said, "Go back. I will come to see you later."

Is Emperor Qixuan really that calm? Of course not, he is also suppressing his anger.

That was Daqi's army, his people, but... something was wrong...

He knew the Li family's loyalty best, so there was no reason for him to order their execution without any investigation.

There must be other reasons.

Yaoyao continued to recall, [In the plot, my mother was framed for the crime of murdering the crown prince and was banished to the cold palace. After the news of the Li family's treason came, my mother knelt at the gate of the cold palace for three days and three nights, hoping to ask my scumbag father to re-investigate the case.]

Chu Yaoyao looked at her adoptive father with resentful eyes.

[My scumbag dad was at Concubine Li's place at the time, enjoying the warmth and beauty of her. He didn't even remember that he had a mother.

Hundreds of people in my maternal grandfather's family were all beheaded, and my mother was so sad that her hair turned white overnight.

She wanted to go with her family, but she struggled to support Yaoyao, who was later killed. Her mother completely lost hope of living...】

The news was so shocking that neither the father nor the son noticed the inconsistency in her words - 'Yaoyao', not 'I'.

Thinking of this, Chu Yaoyao felt extremely heavy.

[According to the original plot, the news of the Li family's collusion with the enemy was reported back to the capital on the fifth day after the mother was banished to the cold palace.]

[It's a pity that the Li family was full of loyal people who loved the country. My grandfather had fought for the country all his life, but he ended up like this.]

[Humph, tyrant! Incompetent ruler! ]

Emperor Qixuan didn't care about Yaoyao's address to him. He just felt that something was wrong, and it was getting more and more wrong. How could he let Wanzhi kneel for so long?

[After Yaoyao left, my mother also hanged herself.

Since my mother has lost her title and position as a concubine, she cannot be buried in the cemetery next to the emperor's tomb, but that's okay.

After all, the tyrant father’s imperial tomb was robbed.

The gold and silver treasures buried with the deceased were looted, the coffin lid of the scumbag father was opened, and the bones were pulled out and thrown everywhere, here and there, until the wind blew away all the scum. 】

"Bang!"

"presumptuous!"

Steward Su, who was waiting on the side, knelt down tremblingly, "Your Majesty, please calm down."

Emperor Qixuan couldn't stand it anymore. The imperial mausoleum was robbed? The body was gone? It was simply... a great shame! "What is the imperial kitchen doing? There are bones in this fish. What if it gets stuck in my throat?"

Chief Steward Su lowered his head and said, "I deserve to die. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

[Hey, Tyrant Dad is sick again. How can this carp be boneless? If you are afraid of bones, don't eat it. Give it to me. I'm not afraid.]

Hearing this, Emperor Qixuan felt like a deflated balloon.

"I have no appetite. Prince, please accompany me to the Imperial Study to discuss matters."

As he said this, Emperor Qixuan picked up Yaoyao who was standing beside him and strode away.

Chu Yaoyao felt heartbroken as she watched the delicious food getting farther and farther away from her.

She thought that now that her scumbag father and mother were gone, she could have a big meal.

[You are discussing national affairs, why do you bring me along? I haven't eaten enough yet. ]

[This is my first time eating imperial cuisine? It may also be my last time. ]

Hearing this, Emperor Qixuan was so angry that he put her down and said, "You have eaten too much. I can't carry you anymore. Go by yourself."

Chu Yaoyao looked at her arms and legs, her face full of disbelief.

Emperor Qixuan, who had just taken two steps, felt like hitting someone and turned around to pick her up again.

He walked towards the imperial study angrily.

After Emperor Qixuan and the Crown Prince left the house, Steward Su stood up, wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, and quickly followed them.

While running, I thought: Oh, the emperor is becoming more and more moody. It's so difficult for me.

Imperial Study

Emperor Qixuan looked at the border position on the map with a gloomy face.

Considering that Yaoyao was still there, the prince tactfully mentioned the matter of increasing food and fodder supplies to the border.

Emperor Qixuan gave him an appreciative look and said, "That's exactly what I was thinking."

"We must guard against Xiyue's wolfish ambitions. Food and fodder at the border are a big deal."

Yaoyao, who was scribbling on paper with a pen, moved his little ears.

[Sending food and grass? Is there such a plot? ]

"In your opinion, who should be sent?" Emperor Qixuan seemed to be asking the Crown Prince, but in fact, his attention was all on Yaoyao.

[Candidate? It must be General Zhao. Not to mention Zhao Jingwu's integrity and loyalty, just look at his friendship with my grandfather's family. My uncle once saved him on the battlefield, so he will definitely not harm the Li family.]

So that's how it is. It seems this person can be used.

Emperor Qixuan and his son exchanged glances.

Looking at Yaoyao who had an expectant look on her face, the prince lowered his head and chuckled.

"I think that the allocation of military supplies is the responsibility of the Ministry of War. It would be better to let Li Yan, the head of the Treasury Department, go."

【no!】

Chu Yaoyao became anxious.

[He must not be allowed to go! Li Yan is a corrupt official. He dared to embezzle the military supplies issued by the court. The soldiers defended their country, but he drank their blood! He knew that his grandfather had noticed something, and he wished that his grandfather would die on the battlefield.]

What?!

The father and son looked at each other and saw the murderous intent in each other's eyes.

Such a person really deserves to die! "Speaking of Li Yan, humph, someone submitted a memorial yesterday, saying that he was corrupt and accepted bribes. I have already ordered someone to investigate." Emperor Qixuan handed the memorial to the prince.

The prince took it and looked at it, feeling helpless. Father, isn't this just an ordinary official's greeting? [Huh? There is such a thing? But hasn't Li Yan been arrogant for a long time? Let me see.]

Chu Yaoyao tried to stand on tiptoe and stretched her neck to look up.

But she forgot that she was illiterate here.

【Well, I don’t know him. 】

What are you reading if you can’t read? Emperor Qixuan loosened his clenched fist.

The prince, who had been avoiding Yaoyao's gaze intentionally or unintentionally, also relaxed and said righteously: "Is this true? You can only know a person's face but not his heart."

"I have another candidate, Zhao Jingwu, the Guard General."

[Yes, yes, it’s him, it has to be him. ]

[Speaking of which, the general leading the Xiyue army was also a simple-minded man. Perhaps he thought his plan was comprehensive, or perhaps he wanted to ensure victory, so he used 70% of the troops to besiege my grandfather and his men, and the rest were old, weak, sick and disabled people with little combat effectiveness.

If we send troops to attack the Xiyue military camp while they are besieging my grandfather, we will definitely catch them off guard! 】

Thinking of this, Chu Yaoyao clenched her fists with high morale.

But he soon lost his temper.

[But how should I tell my cheap father about these things? ]

Emperor Qixuan: No need to say more, I understand.

(End of this chapter)