"Your Majesty, you are currently unwell and not attending court. All important matters of state are being handled by Prime Minister Shen. Now that he is requesting an audience, he must have something important to discuss. Your Majesty is feeling better now, so why not see him?"
Cang Xixue spoke very softly, and her expression was very natural. When she said these words, it was as if she were discussing the weather today.
Feng Guche felt a surge of relief.
With a woman like that by my side, life becomes quite enjoyable.
Feng Guche reached out and patted Cang Xixue's small hand, but his gesture was full of tenderness.
"You're right. In that case, let them in."
The young eunuch immediately responded and then went out to announce the imperial decree.
Not long after, Mu Quan and Prime Minister Shen entered the Emperor's bedroom.
Upon entering the main hall, both Mu Quan and Prime Minister Shen knelt down to pay their respects to the Emperor.
Feng Guche glanced at them and waved his hand.
"Rise, my dear subject."
The two stood up from the ground, and Feng Guche continued to press for answers.
"What important matter do you have to discuss with me at this hour?"
Having heard no complaints from Feng Guche, Prime Minister Shen finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Your Majesty, Lord Mu has received an urgent report that some enemies on the border are causing trouble, and things may be about to change."
After Prime Minister Shen finished speaking, Mu Quan also spoke up from the side.
"Your Majesty, the borders are currently unstable. We hope Your Majesty can increase military pay to defend the country!"
Upon hearing this, Feng Guche's face changed color.
I haven't been feeling well lately, and I've been feeling groggy all day. I never imagined that the situation at the border would be so serious.
"Could it be that a large foreign army is pressing in?"
Mu Quan bowed respectfully.
"The enemy has not sent a large army to the border, but has sent out some scattered soldiers to harass the local people. In my opinion, these are all probing moves by the enemy. I hope Your Majesty will make plans as soon as possible."
Hearing this, Feng Guche felt a little relieved and said with a sigh of relief.
"That's good, that's good!"
Just then, the Second Prince, Feng Moran, came to the inner palace to pay his respects to the Emperor.
When Feng Mo Ran saw that Mu Quan and Prime Minister Shen were both in the Emperor's palace, her expression froze for a moment before returning to normal.
Feng Moran bowed respectfully to him.
"Your subject greets the Emperor and the Empress Dowager."
Feng Guche's expression softened, and he casually waved his hand.
"Get up."
After standing up, Feng Mo Ran did not speak but stood aside.
Mu Quan and Prime Minister Shen exchanged a glance. Neither of them expected that they would meet again in the Emperor's palace after just parting ways with Feng Mo Ran.
Surprised as he was, he had only said half of what he was going to say. If he didn't continue, it would seem as if he was guarding against Feng Mo Ran.
But if he continued, Mu Quan felt a little awkward.
At this moment, Feng Mo Ran had made up her mind to listen carefully to what the two of them were saying.
A brief silence fell over the room.
Neither Mu Quan nor Prime Minister Shen spoke. Feng Guche's eyes narrowed slightly, as if he was thinking about something.
Cang Xixue continued with what she was doing, as if what the Marquis and the Prime Minister had nothing to do with her.
At this moment, Feng Guche spoke.
"Since there is unrest on the frontier, we should strengthen defenses. How much cargo is normally sent to the frontier?"
Prime Minister Shen and Mu Quan exchanged a glance, then both shook their heads.
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