Chapter 173 What Did They Notice?
Lu Youming had been watching dragon boat races for many years, but he had never seen the emperor so excited as he had this time.
Lu Youming's gaze fell on Yun Yichen, and his eyes became deep and unfathomable.
As expected, Yun Yichen was indeed favored by the Emperor.
"The Grand Secretary is truly remarkable. What does Your Majesty think?"
The Fifth Prince, Lu Yuanbin, waved his folding fan, still looking at Lu Youming with a smile.
But what awaited him was Lu Youming's puzzled look. "As the youngest high-ranking official, the Grand Secretary is naturally capable. But what does it mean that Fifth Brother keeps asking me questions today?"
Lu Youming did not want to make enemies with Lu Yuanbin. Her mother, Consort Liu, was just an unfavored concubine by the emperor's side, while the Fifth Prince's birth mother was Consort Sun, who was deeply loved by the emperor.
The two are completely incomparable.
"Your Highness was just asking casually, Your Highness is overthinking it."
Lu Yuanbin casually waved his folding fan, a gesture that perfectly matched the image of an innocent and naive young man.
Lu Youming did not answer Lu Yuanbin's question, but he became more wary of this younger brother of the emperor.
The emperor now has four sons. The fourth son suffered from a chronic illness when he fell into the water as a child. In addition, his birth mother was just a noblewoman who died young, so he has neither the ability nor the qualifications to contend for the throne.
Lu Youming had always acted as a brotherly friend and respectful brother, and since Minister Liu did not have much real power, the only one most capable of competing with the Crown Prince was the Fifth Prince, Lu Yuanbin.
However, today, Lu Yuanbin kept speaking in riddles, which made the naturally suspicious Lu Youming wonder if Lu Yuanbin had noticed something.
As they were talking, Yun Yichen had already disembarked and was walking towards the emperor.
"Your humble servant greets Your Majesty!"
Even when Yun Yichen knelt gracefully before the emperor, he remained composed and elegant.
The women who had just been amazed by him couldn't help but stare in admiration at the man standing tall in front of them.
"Rise, my dear minister." The emperor first let Yun Yichen stand up before continuing, "I didn't expect you to actually do it. I have agreed to the conditions you mentioned before."
"Your humble servant thanks Your Majesty for your great kindness."
This time, Yun Yichen did not kneel down, but simply clasped his hands in thanks.
Yesterday, he went to the palace to discuss something with the emperor, but the emperor refused without thinking and even said that he was meddling in other people's business.
However, Yun Yichen stubbornly insisted on making a bet with the emperor, and the condition for the bet was that he could win the Dragon Head title today.
Of course, this wasn't without its conditions; after all, if you bet with the emperor, wouldn't it be a huge loss for him if you didn't pay some price?
After the competition ended, the emperor naturally didn't concern himself with the aftermath and went straight back to the palace.
Before leaving, the emperor reminded Yun Yichen, "My dear minister, don't forget to send the items to the national treasury."
"Your Majesty, rest assured, I have already sent someone to take care of it."
Upon hearing this, the emperor nodded and left happily.
Gu Shuyan, sitting upstairs, was naturally unaware of everything that was happening downstairs. When Yun Yichen appeared at the door of the private room, Gu Shuyan was genuinely taken aback.
What brings you here?
Gu Shuyan thought Yun Yichen would leave with the emperor, but she didn't expect him to turn back.
Hearing Gu Shuyan and Yun Yichen's familiar tone, Xu Rao and Xu Shan'er, who were present, were both taken aback.
Xu Shan'er, in particular, looked at Gu Shuyan as if she were an idol, her eyes practically popping out of their sockets.
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