Recently, the King had been in poor health, and many things had been handed over to the Crown Prince to handle.
On this day, Zi Zhao was busy dealing with state affairs when the chamberlain came in to report that the serving girl in the Empress 'Palace had something to ask for an audience.
The palace maid who came in was called Xiao E. Zi Zhao had seen her when he went to pay his respects to his mother. She was quite beautiful.
"Little Er greets Your Highness." Her voice was sweet and soft, and most men would take a few more glances at her. Unfortunately, the Crown Prince was not an ordinary man.
"Get up and talk. Is it my mother?" Zi Zhao asked as he busied himself with the matter at hand, not even looking at Little Er.
"Yes, I am. The Empress said that she was sick and missed the Crown Prince. She asked if the Crown Prince had time to go over.”
"What is it? My mother is sick?" Zi Zhao immediately stood up from his chair and strode out of the Crown Prince's Palace, heading straight for the Empress's bedroom, Feng Yi Palace.
The current Crown Prince was famous for his filial piety. Everyone in the court knew about it. Zi Zhao had also received the respect and support of many officials because of this.
When Zi Zhao rushed to Feng Yi Palace anxiously, the Empress was sitting on a chair and drinking tea. Her face was elegant and calm, and the light in her eyes was slightly restrained.
"Mother, I heard that you're sick!"
"No, I haven't. If you didn't say you were sick, would you have come?" The Empress smiled as she looked at Zi Zhao.
"Mother, please forgive me. Your son was negligent."
"I'm just joking with you. Mother knows that you've been busy recently, so why would she blame you? You, on the other hand, should take care of your body. You've just recovered, so don't tire yourself out.”
"Yes. Your son will remember it." She was touched.
Actually, the Empress was not Zi Zhao's biological mother. When Zi Zhao was very young, his biological mother passed away due to illness. From then on, Zi Zhao had been raised and taken care of by the Empress. She cared for Zi Zhao and treated him as her own. At that time, Zi Zhao's father, the current king, was still the Marquis of Huaiyang and had yet to ascend the throne.
"Today, mother called you here because she has something to discuss with you.”
"May I know what matter Mother has?"
The Empress looked at Zi Zhao without saying anything, her eyes full of love.
"Time really flies. In the blink of an eye, you are already an adult. You are no longer the baby who surrounded me all day long. It was time to marry a concubine. Zhao 'er, tell mother, do you have someone you like? Mother will help you!"
When he heard the words " the one I love ", a beautiful figure immediately appeared in front of Zi Zhao, her face full of a sunny smile.
"Zhao 'er…Zhao' er…"
After a few rings, Zi Zhao returned to reality from his dream.
Embarrassed, she said," Mother…"
The Empress chuckled." It seems that Zhao 'er has someone in his heart!”
Zi Zhao, who had always been calm, was even more embarrassed by the Empress's words. Her face was slightly flushed.
"Mother, this……after a period of time, when Zhao 'er returns from Yue Country, I will report to Mother.”
"You want to go to Yue Country? For the country, or…"
"State affairs. Yue Country was the strongest, wealthiest, and most powerful country among the vassal states. Recently, the border was tight. If Yue Country was willing to send troops, the other vassal states would not dare to oppose!”
"Oh, I see. Zhao 'er must be careful on the road! When are we leaving?"
"Tomorrow. When Zhao 'er returns, he will come and pay his respects to his mother.”
Coming out of Feng Yi Palace, Zi Zhao did not return to his own palace, but went to the King's bedchamber, Zhengyang Palace.
At this moment, the king was lying on the big bed with his eyes closed. The chamberlain reported that the crown prince wanted to see him, so he slowly got up and leaned against the bed.
As soon as he entered the bedroom, Zi Zhao saw the king coughing violently, his body leaning to the side, and he quickly went forward to support the king.
"Father, have you been feeling better recently?”
"Yes. Much better. Is there something wrong, my son?"
Zi Zhao didn't want to delay the king's rest, so he directly stated his intention." Father, I will leave for Yue tomorrow." What other instructions does Father have?”
"Actually, you can also send officials over. You don't have to go personally.”
"I believe that if I go personally, I will be more sincere and have a greater chance of success.”What Zi Zhao said made sense, but there was also selfishness in his heart. He wanted to see the beautiful person he had always remembered.
The King thought for a moment." That makes sense. Let's set off tomorrow." Don't forget to bring more guards."
"Yes, I am. Father, please rest. I will take my leave."
King didn't say anything. He waved his hand gently and closed his eyes again.
The King's health had always been poor, but this year was especially serious. Sometimes, he would sleep for a few days in a row. All the forces were secretly observing. Once the King was abnormal, a bloody storm was inevitable.
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