"Okay, hurry up and urge them to hurry up. Don't let them dawdle."
The Second Prince was very satisfied when he heard what Sheng Mingyu said. "This prince also thinks the process should be accelerated. I wonder if the Emperor is getting impatient waiting for us in Kyoto. If he urgently summons us back, it must be something important. Let those ahead hurry up."
He spoke in a high-sounding manner, but in fact he had suffered a lot along the way.
Even if Sheng Mingyu didn't mention it, he would have mentioned it. He just didn't want to lose face, so he endured it for so long.
When the princes heard the news, they all breathed a sigh of relief.
They have always regarded the Second Prince as their priority. If the Second Prince does not speak, they dare not speak.
Fortunately, the process was accelerated, otherwise it would have been a torment all the way.
The emperor saw every move of these people and was speechless for a moment.
"How interesting! My sons are still as temperamental as before, always loving to act up. Whether in Kyoto or outside, they really treat me like a fool."
"Aren't the princes doing this to please you? They have indeed suffered, so you must treat them well."
The emperor just curled his lips into a cold smile and stopped talking.
I have already decided what to do. None of these sons can compare to Sheng Mingyu.
The day passed quickly, and on that day, Gu Yunni was shaken so hard that her whole body ached.
However, Mo Qing's driving skills are quite superb. Compared with the other carriages, the people on their side suffered the least.
As Sheng Mingyu's carriage was picking up speed, the Second Prince's personal guard came running over. "Your Highness, we're almost at the city gate. How about we take the lead? Otherwise, the censors will report you again."
"Okay." Sheng Mingyu didn't care at all.
The second prince was so arrogant that he actually thought that if he suppressed Sheng Mingyu on the road, he would suppress him for the rest of his life.
"Then this prince will not be polite. It is also for your sake. Maybe the emperor will not mind, but others will mind."
Sheng Mingyu remained calm, "The Second Prince is right."
The carriage sped up again on the rest of the journey.
In the blink of an eye, they arrived at the city gate, only to see a huge crowd of people there. In front were the leading ministers, and behind were the common people.
Seeing Sheng Mingyu and his companions, the ministers came over to greet them.
During the morning court today, His Majesty specifically instructed that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince must feel like he is home, and they cannot be negligent.
"I wonder how long it took Your Highness the Crown Prince to travel this distance? You must be tired. You can return home early to rest and then report to the palace after you are done."
"Yes, His Majesty said there's no rush. Your rest is the most important thing."
The Prime Minister took the lead and was particularly polite to Sheng Mingyu.
He hated the fact that His Majesty centered around Sheng Mingyu, but Sheng Mingyu was indeed capable, so he had to admire him.
"You are too polite, Prime Minister. There are several princes following behind. Please chat with them. This prince will enter the palace first. Isn't this big ceremony just to welcome the princes back?"
Sheng Mingyu turned to the side. Didn’t she see that the Second Prince’s face looked very angry?
He originally wanted to stand in the front so that all the ministers could see him first, but in the end, Sheng Mingyu stole the limelight.
"Haha, Mingyu, there's no need to be so polite. Since the Prime Minister is looking for you, you can go with him first. This prince will talk to the other officials."
The second prince's tone was stiff, and he endured it again and again before he lost his temper.
But the third prince didn't care about these things and had no emotional intelligence. To be honest, he completely disgraced the second prince.
"Yeah, you're too polite. Everyone knows this is the case every time you return to Kyoto. How could this be prepared for us?"
The Second Prince could not vent his anger on Sheng Mingyu, although he could only direct it at the Third Prince.
"Third brother, you really don't care about anything. Since you know these ministers are not here to welcome you and me, I advise you to return home as soon as possible. Don't stand here waiting. The emperor may not like you."
The third prince was puzzled. Why was he being scolded again for no reason?
"My two princes, please stop arguing. Although this event today is prepared for His Royal Highness, His Majesty has always loved you two princes, so it is naturally prepared for you as well. Let's go to the palace together."
The Prime Minister was no longer surprised by this situation. Every time Sheng Mingyu came back, the surrounding princes would feel dissatisfied.
Sheng Mingyu thought for a moment and then offered an explanation, "My two princes, please don't bother with me. I think His Majesty just wants to know what's going on in Anyuan County, so he sent someone to inquire. How could he possibly be sending someone to welcome me?"
The Imperial Preceptor chimed in, "Yes, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and I have done a lot of work outside, so every time we return to the city there isn't such a big commotion. This is also because the princes have returned, and we are taking advantage of it."
Seeing the awkward atmosphere, the other ministers hurriedly brought Sheng Mingyu into the palace.
They couldn't afford to offend the princes, and neither could Sheng Mingyu. The only thing they could do was to separate them.
The emperor had already been waiting in the palace, and Gu Yunni did not show up at all during the scene just now.
She is just an ordinary person. If she shows up, I'm afraid all the criticism will be directed at her.
"You're back? Mingyu, how was it this time? I heard you encountered quite a few dangers, but you were able to escape unscathed. Were you injured?"
The emperor smiled as soon as he saw Sheng Mingyu.
Maybe it was because of the rumors outside, or maybe it was just psychological reasons, but he always felt that the person in front of him was his son.
"Your Majesty, I am not injured and everything is fine. Thank you for your concern. I have fulfilled your orders. The memorial is in the hands of the Imperial Master."
Sheng Mingyu knelt on the ground respectfully, without any disrespect.
The reason why he can hold such a high status in front of Your Majesty is that he is sensible and polite.
"Okay, then I'll go ask the Imperial Master later. Stop kneeling and get up and sit up. Where's your young wife? Why didn't she come with you? Didn't I give her instructions as well?"
The emperor nodded and was very satisfied with Sheng Mingyu. Only those who are neither arrogant nor impatient can achieve great things.
"Your Majesty, she is waiting outside. She dare not come in without your summons."
"Why are you being so polite to me? Hurry up and bring the people here. And the rest of you, stop standing around and sit down with us."
Whether just now at the city gate or now in the hall, the princes were extremely embarrassed.
The emperor didn't even pay attention to them. As his sons, they knelt beside him for a long time but didn't get a word of concern.
Sheng Mingyu has always been listening to good words, and now even Gu Yunni is being taken care of a lot.
The second prince was the most patient. He quickly adjusted his expression and showed concern for the emperor.
"Is your Majesty in good health these days? Your sons and ministers have been traveling abroad and haven't had time to come back to look after you. Your Majesty must take good care of yourself."
When the emperor heard the second prince speak, it was as if he had just discovered these sons.
But his expression was still very calm, without the joy he had just shown when he saw Sheng Mingyu.
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