Maybe because he had a bowl of hot noodles before going to bed, Xu Nuo slept particularly soundly that night. When he woke up the next morning, he felt refreshed as if he had not felt for a long time.
"Because the male lead performed quite well last night~" 666 said softly.
Xu Nuo nodded embarrassedly, "At least he's sensible, otherwise I would have found a new husband~"
666 disdained to expose his lies and just hummed twice perfunctorily.
"Your Majesty, it's time for breakfast." Wang Hai came in and helped him dress and wash, then said softly, "Today we are celebrating General Lin's victory, but I'm afraid dinner won't be ready in time. Your Majesty needs to be careful with his stomach."
Xu Nuo nodded obediently and ate until his belly was full.
"Eunuch, I would like to have some hawthorn soup."
Wang Hai nodded, "I'll ask someone to prepare it right away."
Not long after Wang Hai gave the order, a palace servant respectfully served the hawthorn soup and placed it next to Xu Nuo.
Xu Nuo picked it up and took a sip. It was the perfect temperature, and there was even more sugar added to suit his taste.
"Today's hawthorn soup is so delicious!" Xu Nuo squinted his eyes happily.
"The Prince Regent scolded the palace maids last night," Wang Hai said, his voice trembling with sadness. "No one will dare to mistreat His Majesty from now on."
Xu Nuo patted Wang Hai's hand and said, "Grandpa, don't blame yourself. Things will get better and better in the future."
Wang Hai wiped his eyes and said, "Your Majesty is right!"
Xu Nuo smiled brightly.
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The celebration banquet Xiao Jinyan had arranged was perfectly executed, and everyone gathered together in a joyful atmosphere. Xu Nuo suppressed his nervousness and assumed composure as he took the high seat. He delivered some well-drafted speeches and then awarded the meritorious generals one by one.
After the banquet began, everyone officially started eating. Suddenly, the Rongnu envoy stood up from the table. Xu Nuo's eyebrows jumped, and he had an inexplicable bad premonition.
Sure enough, a masked woman in revealing clothes and Western clothing came out right behind the Rongnu envoy.
"Rong Nu is willing to submit to the Emperor of Daxu and offer tribute every year. To show our gratitude, we are offering our beautiful third princess to Your Majesty."
The ministers were whispering to each other below. Xu Nuo was embarrassed and secretly complained to 666. Below, Xiao Jinyan's face became more and more ugly. When he heard that Rong Nu was going to give Xu Nuo a woman, his face turned even gloomy.
Xu Nuo caught a glimpse of it out of the corner of his eye, smiled secretly, pretended to be satisfied and was about to speak.
"Your Majesty has no queen in the harem yet, so it is not proper to appoint a concubine first. This matter still needs to be discussed. Please, Third Princess, please return."
This was pure nonsense. Since ancient times, countless emperors had only appointed empresses after their harems were full. Xiao Jinyan's words were purely based on his own selfish desires. The Third Lady was returning to Rong Nu, so how could there be any long-term plans? I was afraid that Xiao Jinyan would prevent her from ever having the chance to enter the imperial palace again.
After the Regent spoke, the ministers dared not raise any more objections. The third princess stamped her feet in anger and was pulled back by the envoy.
Xu Nuo took another bite of the dish in a disgrace, pretending to be a coward, and did not express his opinion from beginning to end. This was understandable for an emperor without real power, but for Xiao Jinyan, this was a manifestation of his reluctance to part with the beautiful Rong slave.
The long celebration banquet was finally over. Xu Nuo felt his butt hurt from sitting so hard. Just as he was about to return to the palace, he saw Lin Qi, who had not been seen for a long time, running towards him.
"I will pay my respects to Your Majesty."
Xu Nuo was surprised, "Lin Qing? Where have you been these days?"
Lin Qi smiled bitterly, "I don't know how I offended the Regent. I was dragged to the training ground for several days in a row."
Xiao Jinyan just happened to walk behind him and snorted with a sinister laugh, "General Lin, do you have any objections to me?"
Lin Qi's face turned pale and he ran away embarrassedly.
When Xu Nuo saw him leave, he deliberately pretended to turn around and leave.
"His Majesty……"
"What's the matter, uncle?"
"Can I go back to Funing Palace with Your Majesty to discuss this?"
"Is the Imperial Uncle going to choose a queen for me again?" Xu Nuo tilted his head and looked at him with an innocent look.
Xiao Jinyan smiled bitterly and followed him helplessly, walking towards Funing Palace without leaving his side.
When Xu Nuo walked into the hall, Wang Hai was about to take off his coat, and Xiao Jinyan hurriedly stepped forward and took his coat.
"Uncle Huang doesn't have to do this."
Xiao Jinyan did not answer and signaled Wang Hai to leave.
Wang Hai glanced at Xu Nuo and retreated respectfully.
"Nono..." Xiao Jinyan took a step forward and spoke tentatively.
"I'm afraid it's inappropriate for the Emperor's uncle to call me that."
Xu Nuo deliberately used his words to refute him, which was particularly harsh in Xiao Jinyan's ears. Was he blaming him for rejecting the third princess of Rong Nu?
"Nono, are you blaming me?"
"It was my uncle who wanted me to participate in the imperial selection, and it was also my uncle who forbade me to fill my harem. I am just confused."
Xiao Jinyan gritted his teeth, wishing he could go back and punch that self in the past, but he only pushed the person further away. Xiao Jinyan took a step forward and lightly grasped Xu Nuo's shoulders, "Nono..."
Xu Nuo took a half step back and said, "Since the emperor's uncle doesn't like to meet me, there's no need to force yourself."
This was just another rehash of an earlier incident. Xiao Jinyan smiled bitterly, but didn't dare to refute. After all, it was indeed him who did it.
"Nono, I am pleased with you."
Xu Nuo swallowed the words that were about to find fault, but was stunned by his sudden straight shot.
These words exploded in the ears of the two men like thunder out of the blue. The traditional and old-fashioned Xiao Jinyan actually expressed his feelings to the monarch. Xu Nuo felt that today's world was particularly confusing.
Seeing him in a daze, Xiao Jinyan felt disheartened. "No, Nuonuo, don't be embarrassed. I don't ask for your response. Just let me stay behind you."
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