Huangfu Huimin agreed and said, "That's right. For other people, having the emperor as a friend would be a life of luxury. But for us, I have to worry about you all day long. Tsk tsk tsk!"
Han Jincheng knew Huangfu Huimin was joking with him, but he didn't get angry. He even said confidently, "I've already given you free access to my huge Forbidden Palace, and you still think it's not enough. Aren't you too greedy?"
Huangfu Huimin was slightly stunned when he heard this, and then he grabbed Chen Mo, who was standing aside with his head down looking at the floor, and said, "Chen Mo, listen to this, is this what your master said a human being?"
"Master Huimin, you're joking." Regardless of whether it was a joke or not, as a subject, Chen Mo knew what to say and what not to say. Although Han Jincheng appeared to be a very reasonable and sincere person, he was just as suspicious as any other emperor. Therefore, Chen Mo tried his best to play the role of a half-deaf, half-mute imperial guard.
Huangfu Huimin gently pushed Chen Mo aside and said seriously, "I'm not joking. I don't ask for much. I just want a lifelong partner. Your Majesty, you see, I'm still single. For your Majesty, I haven't even considered my own lifelong affairs. In the future, Your Majesty, won't you give me a gentle and virtuous wife?"
Han Jincheng thought he was going to say something, but it turned out he was complaining about how he had delayed his marriage. Judging from Huangfu Huimin's personality, he might already have a woman he liked. "There are many beautiful women in Nanyue, but I wonder which family has caught the eye of Master Huangfu?"
Huangfu Huimin coughed lightly and said, "Not yet. When the time comes, just remember to help me support the scene and boost the momentum." He said this lightly. Yes, South Vietnam didn't have it yet, but that didn't mean there weren't other places. He had gone out before because he wanted to meet that interesting girl. If he hadn't heard about the life-breathing Gu and the living dead on the way, he would probably have figured out by now whether he was really attracted to her.
Han Jincheng smiled and said, "If I don't agree to such a simple request, will you beat me down today?"
"You are the true dragon emperor, how dare I act rashly? I am just venting my anger on your Concubine De." After saying that, Huangfu Huimin made a few gestures with his hands, baring his teeth and showing his claws, without any gentlemanly demeanor of a young master from an aristocratic family.
Han Jincheng's eyes changed and he warned, "You dare."
Huangfu Huimin was not afraid at all. She straightened her back and said righteously, "I dare not!"
Han Jincheng was just bluffing; there was no way he was truly angry. However, after this little fight with Huangfu Huimin, the resentment and anger in his heart had subsided considerably. "Alright, I'm much calmer now. Let's stop talking about these trivial things and talk about serious matters. You came here before the time came, so it must be more than just a joke. Is there any news from outside the palace?"
"What's happening outside the palace is just the usual stuff, nothing new. But inside, it seems like things are about to change." Huangfu Huimin had come unexpectedly today because she was worried about Han Jincheng's safety in the Forbidden Palace. It wasn't that he was a master of clairvoyance, but simply because he'd seen and heard some people in the city. But since nothing seemed amiss, he felt relieved.
Huangfu Huimin had high hopes for Han Jincheng. The Huangfu family had always maintained a neutral stance and a place in the secular world, refusing to liaise with the Nanyue court. Over the centuries, Nanyue had undergone numerous dynasties. If the Huangfu family continued to act as they had in the past after the Gu worm's discovery, they would likely be labeled traitors by the court within a matter of decades.
Han Jincheng knew that Huangfu Huimin was worried about him, and his expression softened. "Although Han Chongguang has now withdrawn from the court, Lin Yang, as his eyes, ears, and mouth, has become a major concern for me."
Speaking of Lin Yang, apart from other things, Huangfu Huimin was very interested in a recent incident: "This Lord Lin is also a powerful character. After knowing that his son died, he was not sad at all. Instead, he was thinking about how to use Lin Feng's affairs to put the blame on Shi Zairong. If you don't know, you would really think that he has no relationship with Lin Feng at all."
"The Lin and Xiahou families are birds of a feather. However, the contributions of our predecessors cannot be ignored. What I'm worried about now is that they've secretly joined forces..." Before Han Jincheng could finish his words, Huangfu Huimin interrupted him, "Then you don't have to worry about it now. They've already joined forces. I don't believe you couldn't see it. You should have noticed it when they poisoned you. Once your good cousin gets pregnant, it will be your death."
"Yes, I'm afraid they won't be able to restrain themselves before the fruit is ripe. It's just a child, it's too easy to find someone who can control him."
How could he not know what Huangfu Huimin was trying to remind him of? He had always thought that Han Chongguang was, after all, his father's brother and uncle, and he wouldn't be so reckless as to ignore their family ties. But who knew? He was still too young. In the face of the temptation of power, how many people could truly maintain their sanity?
"I can only count on my hands the number of people I trust right now. There are simply too few people I can use. It's really difficult to compete with these old foxes."
Although they didn't want to attack Han Jincheng, the fact was that they couldn't help but admit it: "Forget about comparing strength, you and I combined can't compare to Han Chongguang in terms of cunning. Now Shi Zairong has become a thorn in their side, a thorn in their flesh, and they must remove him. You can protect him for a while, but not forever. Do you need my help?"
Han Jincheng glanced at Huangfu Huimin, thought for a moment, and said, "...He and your eldest daughter are quite compatible. I'll have someone send him a letter mixed in with the memorials later. Since everyone doesn't want to see him, then let them have their wish."
As soon as he saw Huangfu Huimin, Han Jincheng had already made up his mind. With his current strength, it was really difficult for him to go against those old foxes. So, it would be better to let Shi Zairong die.
Huangfu Huimin had no other opinions on this proposal and said, "I will tell Huijue about this and ask her to make preparations and assist."
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