"In the court today, which ministers are truly devoted to the Nan Chen Kingdom?"
"There aren't many left! Many have already become selfish."
"What are your thoughts on Empress Zhao Yunwan?" Li Ting asked a seemingly unrelated question.
"This woman has done nothing but bewitch the emperor."
"They raised the Crown Prince to be such a degenerate state." Wan Nian said through gritted teeth.
"What kind of state has the Crown Prince become? How long has it been since you last saw him?"
"I misspoke. It should be that before, I had taught the Crown Prince to be like that, to the point that most of the court officials changed their tune and were cheering for the Second Prince to ascend the throne."
"Why weren't you taken in by the Empress Dowager?"
"Because besides the Xiao family, there are other options in Nanchen Kingdom."
"Oh? That's interesting. Seeing the loyal prime minister, he actually made another choice?"
"That choice will not come unless absolutely necessary. Now that the Crown Prince is being raised by General Li, he will surely grow into a wise and benevolent ruler."
"You old codger, you have a good eye. The Crown Prince is no longer the same Crown Prince as last spring."
"Is this true?" Wan Nian couldn't believe it. As the saying goes, it's easier to change mountains and rivers than to change one's nature. Has the Crown Prince really changed his ways?
“When have I ever lied? Your Highness, you have inherited your mother’s ways,” Li Ting exclaimed.
"On behalf of the people of Nanchen Kingdom, I thank General Li for his great kindness."
"I will handle this matter, but please make sure to keep a close eye on the Emperor's condition in the near future."
Why?
"Because the head of the Imperial Medical Academy, accompanied by a man who looks exactly like the emperor's chief eunuch, is on his way from the Great Yue Kingdom to the Southern Chen Kingdom!"
"You mean..." The Prime Minister knew perfectly well.
"I will certainly take extra precautions. I hope General Li will resolve the issue of ceding territory in the Northwest."
"Don't worry! I already have a plan."
"Then I will take my leave first, as there are still many things to arrange."
"Prime Minister Wan, take care. Also, be sure to be extra careful of Empress Zhao Yunwan!"
"I understand. I have not been drugged with opium."
"Then Li Ting can rest assured!"
Wan Nian left in a hurry, and Li Ting also rushed to discuss with the others.
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