Chapter 524 Wishes

It was very simple. The retired emperor told them that since they cared so much about Western Chu, they should also go deep into the grassroots and experience the lives of the general public. Once they had experienced it and had some insights in their hearts, they could be recalled so that they could better serve Western Chu.

Moreover, the emperor promised to promote them after they returned.

Three ministers: “…”

I feel like crying but I have no tears.

There is no way to die.

I want to say...but I don’t know what to say.

The three ministers left with tears in their eyes, feeling aggrieved and uncomfortable, and most importantly, unable to express their pain.

Feng Tianzhu also left.

Jiujiu talked to the retired emperor and others about the trouble Feng Tianzhu and several ministers had caused her before she returned to the palace. After learning about it, Jiujiu had sorted out everything.

However, she didn't quite understand Feng Tianzhu's sudden change.

It was obvious that he had deliberately taken the opportunity to make trouble for her before, but now he suddenly changed his attitude and helped her. It was really strange.

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At the palace gate.

Feng Tianzhu left the palace with three ministers.

Only after they stepped out of the palace did they dare to speak boldly.

Lord Ming looked at Feng Tianzhu with a sad face and asked, "Seventeenth Prince, why are you doing this? Didn't we agree to cause trouble for the princess? Why, why are you suddenly..."

The word "turning against" doesn't sound very nice.

Lord Ming said tactfully: "Why did you change your mind at the last minute?" As a result, they had no support and were finally punished. Their life was really bitter!

Even the lowest-ranking servants in their mansion had never done mining, but now they were asked to do it. What were they going to do? Just thinking about it made his scalp tingle and he felt extremely painful.

Aaaaah, life is so hard!

It's even harder to be betrayed by bad teammates.

"I have my own reasons for this matter, please stop asking."

"Since you are asked to go mining, just go and dig!"

"It'll only be a year or so. You can come back after a year and get promoted."

“…”

Listen, what kind of nonsense is this?

It's true that my waist doesn't hurt when I talk while standing.

People who hear this will be so angry that they will die.

Feng Tianzhu added: "As for your families, don't worry, I won't do anything to them and will let them go. Also, you all have daughters. This year, I will help your daughters find a good husband and marry them."

Before, Feng Tianzhu relied on the lives of several ministers' relatives to make them ignore their previous preference for Jiujiu and look for trouble with Jiujiu.

Now, although the matter was not accomplished, Feng Tianzhu was still willing to release the relatives of several ministers and promised them benefits, which was regarded as compensation for them being taken to mine.

After hearing this, several ministers no longer worried about what to do if Feng Tianzhu did not release their families if the matter was not accomplished.

As long as he is willing to let their families go.

As long as he was willing to release their families, they didn't care whether he succeeded in making things difficult for the princess or not.

"Thank you, Prince Seventeen."

"Thank you very much."

"Okay, let's go back!" Feng Tianzhu said, pinching his brows with a sour look.

"Yes." The ministers no longer had any questions and went back quietly.

Feng Tianzhu also went back and released the hostages he had in his hands. Then he bought some snacks that girls liked in the downtown area and asked someone to deliver them to Jiujiu.

He also bought some crispy cakes that older people liked to eat and personally took them to give to the emperor.

Feng Tianzhu was already injured, and the injuries were serious. After a whole day of hard work, he couldn't even straighten his back, and he walked even slower.

When he brought the cake to the emperor's bedroom, the palace gates were locked and it was already dark. The emperor prepared to write for a while and then went to bed.

Upon learning that Feng Tianzhu had arrived, he was speechless for a moment and summoned Feng Tianzhu.

"Why are you here again?" He said in a very disgusted tone.

The retired emperor didn't want to see Feng Tianzhu at all. If Feng Tianzhu hadn't already stepped in, he would definitely not see him.

"Father, I am here to bring you some pastries."

"I'll put it here for you."

Feng Tianzhu placed the cake on the table in front of her, then held onto the table, gritted her teeth, frowned, stood there in pain, and took a breath of cold air.

He looked as if he was about to die in pain.

I don't know if he really is in so much pain that he can't bear it, or if he wants to get a word or two of concern from the emperor and satisfy his inner desire for father's care.

"Put it down and go back!" The emperor was drinking tea without even looking at Feng Tianzhu, let alone showing any concern.

There was a visible sense of disappointment on Feng Tianzhu's face.

Fuan watched from the side and felt a little uncomfortable.

"Father, I heard that you have been having leg pain lately." Feng Tianzhu did not leave. Instead, he tried to find topics to talk to the retired emperor.

Feng Tianzhu often did this. Whenever she came back and had no official business to attend to, she would come to show her courtesy and ask about his well-being. But the emperor rarely responded and always seemed to ignore her.

Although Feng Tianzhu was very sad, he did not give up. He continued to do his own thing, showing his courtesy and caring for others.

"......Yeah." The emperor went to write. He replied without even raising his head while writing.

Feng Tianzhu continued: "Has your Majesty found the imperial physician? Does your son need your help..."

The emperor interrupted, "No, you should go back! It's so late." He is old and just wants some peace and quiet. He doesn't want to listen to nonsense so late.

The emperor was a little upset.

"Oh." Feng Tianzhu bit her lip unwillingly. Her swollen and painful back felt more and more swollen and painful, and it became harder and harder to straighten up. It became abnormally bent.

He walked slowly, with his back hunched, looking back every few steps.

He walked very slowly, and it took him a long time to walk out of the emperor's bedroom.

During this time, the emperor could clearly hear Feng Tianzhu's footsteps, and he could also hear the servant who was supporting Feng Tianzhu saying words like "slow down" and "be careful", but he didn't even raise his head.

Feng Tianzhu's eyes turned red as he walked out of the door. The dark night helped him hide his sudden fragility.

Jiujiu was practicing martial arts nearby. After finishing his practice, he was about to go back when he ran into Feng Tianzhu. The palace gate was locked and Feng Tianzhu could no longer leave the palace. Today, he seemed to have nowhere to go.

Because he entered the palace at an awkward time, no one made arrangements for him.

He didn't seem to care about this matter. Instead, he came to the imperial garden, dug out a jar of wine from under a peach tree, and drank it alone under the moonlight, muttering as he drank: "Why doesn't my father like me?"

"What's wrong with me?"

"Why can't the emperor see me?"

"I have never had a meal with my father since I was a child." Even if there was a palace banquet, he could only sit in the farthest corner from his father. His father could not see him at all, and it could not be considered as eating together.

"No one would believe me if I told you this, but my greatest wish in life is to have a meal at the same table with my father."