The capital city, the imperial palace.
"Your Majesty, the Imperial Preceptor has gone on a journey around the world, and his return date is uncertain."
"What a coincidence! Chenyi, what do you think?"
Emperor Huiwu tossed the memorial in his hand aside, somewhat annoyed.
These imperial censors are just wasting their time!
It's like not studying a book every day; that's just holding a position without doing any work!
Half of the daily memorials are this kind of useless stuff!
Once he has a free time, he'll teach them a lesson.
Huo Chenyi stood in the main hall and replied, "It is no coincidence!"
"Oh, Chenyi, you're so sure?" The Third Prince was surprised that Huo Chenyi was so certain.
In recent months, Emperor Huiwu has always kept the Third Prince by his side to participate in political affairs, leading everyone to speculate whether Emperor Huiwu intends to make the Third Prince the Crown Prince.
Even the Third Prince himself couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation.
Therefore, his speech and mannerisms are somewhat different from before.
Huo Chenyi, however, remained oblivious and calmly replied, "There is never such a coincidence in the world."
Although there is no direct evidence, the Grand Preceptor is currently the most likely suspect!
Because how many people in the whole world know that Tangtang is extraordinary?
Especially outsiders!
"Since you're so sure, then send someone to thoroughly investigate the Imperial Preceptor, and also send some people to secretly protect Chi Tang."
Emperor Huiwu was unwilling to take the risk.
Because Dasheng cannot afford the loss of Chitang.
"Father, Ziqi is currently in good health..." The Third Prince was about to recommend a candidate.
Suddenly Emperor Huiwu spoke up: "Let the Ninth Prince go."
The Ninth Prince was probably the least noticeable of all the princes.
But……
The Third Prince suddenly remembered the recent rumors in the harem that Consort Chen liked the Ninth Prince very much and wanted to adopt him!
He initially thought it was just gossip, but now it seems... could it be that his father wanted to test him and support the Ninth Prince?
At that moment, the Third Prince felt a cold sweat break out on his body. He immediately cupped his hands in a gesture of respect and said, "Ninth Brother is always meticulous in his work. It would be best if he were to do it."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Huiwu glanced at the Third Prince, his eyes revealing neither joy nor anger.
Standing ramrod straight, Huo Chen was speechless: His Majesty has already given instructions, does he need a prince like you to comment on his actions?
Can't you use your brain for a second?
However, this had nothing to do with him, so Huo Chenyi naturally wouldn't say anything more.
"Chi Tang wrote that he wants to donate the tofu shop to the imperial court, with the court handling the donations and arranging the finances. What do you think of this, Third Brother?"
The tofu shop is a small business!
However, for ordinary people who are struggling to make ends meet, working in a tofu shop can earn them enough to fill their stomachs!
This is a huge benefit!
In fact, Emperor Huiwu had already seen through this matter long ago.
However, the tofu shop is their own property, and there is no reason for the imperial court to take it away directly.
But since Chi Tang said it herself, that's different.
"Your Majesty, I think that while the tofu shop is good, its profit margin is limited. It's not as profitable as the Qiqiao shop. I've also heard that the Chi family runs a shop that sells rouge and face powder..."
"What, does my son also want to sell rouge and face powder?"
Emperor Huiwu's voice was filled with oppressive force!
The third prince panicked, broke out in a cold sweat, and immediately changed his words:
"No, what I mean is that the income from Qiqiao Shop and Dianjiangchun is enough for the Chi family to live a wealthy life for three generations."
Therefore, giving the tofu workshop to the imperial court would not cause them any loss, and Father Emperor could certainly accept it.
Emperor Huiwu: "What has your tutor been teaching you all day? Does he just stand in front of me and spout nonsense?"
Is he very free?
How could he review memorials while listening to his son spout nonsense?
The third prince broke out in a cold sweat and immediately knelt down to admit his mistake.
“Father, I am truly foolish. Please forgive me.”
"Go back and think carefully about what to say. Come see me in an hour."
"yes!"
The third prince hastily retreated.
Inside the main hall, apart from the attendants, only Emperor Huiwu and Huo Chenyi remained.
With no one else around, Emperor Huiwu removed his heavy crown, picked up a handkerchief to wipe the sweat from his forehead, and felt somewhat depressed.
His Majesty remained silent, and Huo Chenyi simply stood there waiting.
At this moment, no one knew what Tangtang was doing, or whether she had listened to Lin Xiran and diligently practiced calligraphy...
"what's on your mind?"
Emperor Huiwu was busy turning his arms and wiping his sweat, but this little brat didn't even bother to ask a single question!
Ungrateful wretch!
Huo Chenyi remained silent.
Emperor Huiwu found it uninteresting and stopped asking.
It's nothing more than that little girl, Chi Tang.
"Don't you think that I've been incredibly foolish and stupid lately by keeping my third son by my side to learn how to handle state affairs?"
"Your Majesty is wise and mighty, how could you be confused?"
Huo Chenyi was speaking in official jargon.
Enraged, Emperor Huiwu stood up, walked down the nine steps, and kicked his nephew!
"You little brat, how dare you make fun of me?"
Huo Chen smiled and took a step back, saying, "Your Majesty, I am innocent."
Seeing his nephew smile, Emperor Huiwu was even happier.
but……
"What sins have I committed? Why are all my princes so stupid and incompetent? They are utterly useless!"
Emperor Huiwu's expression was one of deep sorrow.
As emperor, he believed himself to be neither incompetent nor pleasure-seeking!
However, his biggest flaw is that he does not have a qualified successor!
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