"Perhaps I am truly getting old; I feel my health is declining, which is why I hastily summoned you here to discuss further plans. I am now willing but unable to govern the court; everything in the court still depends on the Prime Minister to keep things under control!"
After speaking so much in one breath, Emperor Xingchang's voice became somewhat hoarse.
If it weren't for the morning court session, he certainly wouldn't have forced himself to come this far.
Bai Yuanshan naturally understood the meaning behind Emperor Xingchang's words. The current situation was precarious. In just a short time, Li Chang'an had acquired astonishing power behind him. Moreover, he still held military power. How could he not be feared?
Moreover, the young crown prince is still very young. If Li Chang'an truly harbors rebellious intentions, he could easily manipulate events in Sheng Nan Kingdom.
"Your Majesty, how is the young crown prince doing these days? Shouldn't we consider letting him learn horseback riding and archery?"
Seeing Emperor Xingchang's frail appearance, Bai Yuanshan couldn't help but ask another question.
It's always best to make plans for some things in advance.
"No need for now, Sheng'er isn't in the palace..."
Emperor Xingchang couldn't help but sigh at the thought that his only precious son was still being controlled by Li Chang'an.
Although Li Chang'an claimed it was for the better upbringing of the young crown prince, Emperor Xingchang ultimately felt very uneasy without his son by his side.
Now, Li Chang'an controls the very lifeblood of the Shengnan Kingdom!
"Why isn't the young prince in the palace? What happened?"
Bai Yuanshan's expression changed, and then he heard Emperor Xingchang tell him about how Li Chang'an had forcibly taken the young crown prince out of the palace to personally teach him.
"Hmph, this is utterly outrageous! Aren't all the Grand Tutors and Preceptors in the Crown Prince's residence far more learned than her? Do they really need her to teach them?"
After listening to Emperor Xingchang's account, Bai Yuanshan slammed his fist on the table in anger, looking indignant. He felt that Li Chang'an was incredibly audacious.
"Rest assured, this old minister will certainly live up to everyone's expectations and will always be loyal to Your Majesty!"
Bai Yuanshan rose and bowed respectfully to Emperor Xingchang, each word he uttered uttered with unwavering resolve.
"Then I'll leave it to the Prime Minister..."
A dark and ambiguous look flashed in Emperor Xingchang's eyes before he spoke calmly.
"Your Majesty, I dare not presume. To serve Your Majesty with all my heart is my lifelong wish. It is getting late, you should rest well. I shall take my leave."
After saying that, Bai Yuanshan quietly left the Imperial Study.
A cool breeze blew against his face, making him feel exceptionally refreshed. Bai Yuanshan narrowed his eyes slightly, a hint of murderous intent flashing in his sharp gaze.
The next day.
Inside the general's mansion, Li Chang'an remained secluded in his courtyard, refusing to come out.
The inexplicable conflict with Feng Beichuan yesterday left her in a very bad mood. She barely ate anything, couldn't concentrate on her books, and didn't fall asleep until late at night.
What's even worse is that after I fall asleep, that guy's face appears even in my dreams!
Li Chang'an felt extremely confused and wondered if he was possessed by an evil spirit.
Just as he was feeling bored, Li Chang'an casually flipped through a few books on the table and happened to see a copy of the Analects. He then suddenly realized that ever since he brought Li Changsheng to the General's Mansion, Li Chang'an hadn't really read any books.
What should we do?
I didn't bring him here to let him waste his time and energy!
Thinking of this, Li Chang'an got up and went outside to check on Li Changsheng's room next door, but found no one there. After going outside, he looked at the maid who was sweeping the courtyard and asked, "Where did Changsheng go?"
The maid thought for a moment, then said, "She ran out of the courtyard after eating; she probably went somewhere to play."
Li Chang'an frowned slightly and nodded before walking out of the courtyard to find Li Changsheng.
After searching around, they finally learned from a servant that Li Changsheng had gone to play in the small garden in the backyard with Qin Yubao and his two children.
At this very moment, Li Changsheng and Qin Yubao were having a great time playing in the small garden.
Because Qin Xiashi happened to be out of the manor today, Qin Yubao had the opportunity to play with this older brother alone. Otherwise, Qin Xiashi would never have allowed him to have too much contact with Li Changsheng on ordinary days.
In Qin Xia's words, after all, he is the Crown Prince, and commoners like them are not worthy to play with the Crown Prince.
But Qin Yubao, a little boy of only three years old, had no concept of social hierarchy. He was overjoyed to have finally found a playmate and was looking forward to the day when he could catch crickets with his older brother.
The general's mansion's small garden is indeed a great place to play. There are plenty of crickets for them to catch, as well as small swings and a small pond where they can feed the fish.
After catching crickets, the two children got tired and started playing on the swings.
Because Li Changsheng was the older brother, he let Qin Yubao sit on the swing and slowly pushed him from behind.
"Brother Changsheng, push it a little higher!"
"Okay, then you'd better hold on tight!"
Li Changsheng nodded, and then Qin Yubao gripped the swing ropes tightly with both hands. Li Changsheng then gave a strong push, and the swing immediately swung high into the air.
Wow! That's so tall! Brother Chang Sheng is amazing!
Qin Yubao chuckled. He swung high in the air, feeling like a little bird that could fly.
The two children were having a great time, enjoying their time to the fullest, unaware that someone was angrily rushing towards them.
Qin Xia was hurrying towards the small garden. She had just finished her business and returned early, but she couldn't find Qin Yubao. She searched frantically and found out that Qin Yubao was in the small garden with Li Changsheng!
Thinking of Li Changsheng's noisy behavior that day, Qin Xia's brows furrowed even more. She would never allow her Bao Ge to fool around with that spoiled brat.
"Oh, oh, oh, flying, flying!"
From afar, they could hear laughter and chatter coming from the small garden. Qin Xia's face grew increasingly grim, and she quickened her pace.
After entering, Qin Xiashi saw from afar that Li Changsheng was pushing Qin Yubao, who was sitting on the swing, very high.
This is unacceptable!
Qin Xia's expression immediately changed, and she rushed over to try to stop the two children from doing such a dangerous thing.
The key issue is that there wasn't even a maidservant watching over them. If something happened, there wouldn't be anyone to handle it.
"Stop! You all need to stop right now!"
Qin Xia was furious. She was convinced that Li Changsheng, that brat, must have been the one who suggested playing with something so dangerous.
The two children were still engrossed in playing until Qin Xiashi approached them angrily, at which point they realized something was wrong.
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