Chapter 532 It’s My Duty!

Early the next morning, Princess Ankang and others left the advance army camp and set off to return to the palace.

The advance army would set out for the front line soon, so they could not stay here for long.

After saying goodbye to Jiang Ying and others, the four princes and princesses returned to the palace before noon.

After entering the palace, the other three princes got off the carriage and returned to their own palaces.

Princess Ankang continued to sit in the carriage and went to Ganlu Palace to ask for an audience with Emperor Yongyuan.

But when they arrived at Ganlu Palace, they found out that Emperor Yongyuan was not there.

The eunuchs in Ganlu Palace only asked Princess Ankang to go back and wait for news, and Emperor Yongyuan would naturally summon her when he returned.

Princess Ankang originally wanted to deliver the wooden box that Qin Zongyong wanted to present to Emperor Yongyuan as soon as possible.

After all, she promised to help and naturally could not fail.

But now Emperor Yongyuan was not in Ganlu Palace, and they had no choice.

The three little ones felt much more relaxed after sitting in the carriage all the way back to Jingyang Palace.

They were exhausted after traveling for two days and playing Cuju for a whole day.

After returning home, the three little ones went to see the little ones raised at home.

The golden pig was easy to raise. Just give him a pool of water and some sun.

As for Dabai, leaving him alone at home made him feel suffocated.

After winter came, Dabai was obviously more lively. After all, he was a furry kid from the north, so it was normal for him to like winter more.

However, because there was a golden pig living in the backyard, the warm pond became the place that Dabai hated the most.

When no one was at home, Dabai also tossed the golden pig.

However, the golden pig hid in the steaming pool, and Dabai had no way to go down to the pool to catch it. He just looked for opportunities to sneak attack it occasionally.

In this Jingyang Palace, it was more cats and fishes fighting than cats and dogs.

Dabai noticed someone coming back and ran out to greet the three little ones.

"Why is the big cat at home so dog-like?"

Looking at Dabai rubbing his big head against Princess Ankang and Yu'er, and even licking himself with his tongue, Li Xuan said helplessly.

At first, Li Xuan was still worried about what to do if Dabai was not close to Princess Ankang and Yu'er.

As a result, after getting along for a while, Dabai became familiar with the two girls.

In addition, the three little ones always go out of the palace from time to time, leaving it and Jinzhu alone at home. After a few separations, Dabai is now as clingy as he wants.

Although Dabai looks tall and big, he is still a little girl who is afraid of loneliness in his heart.

Princess Ankang climbed on Dabai's back at some point, enjoying the soft and comfortable "big soft bed", looking addicted to it.

"Dabai, if you weren't too big, I would want to take you out every time."

Princess Ankang said sincerely.

"You want to use it as a bed, right?"

Li Xuan silently complained.

Princess Ankang slept on a camp bed last night. It is probably because of this that she remembered the goodness of Dabai.

After all, if Princess Ankang takes Dabai with her when she goes out, she will have a comfortable big soft bed to sleep on anytime and anywhere.

While Princess Ankang was playing with Dabai, Li Xuan stretched out his claws and touched Dabai.

"The mark I left is still there. It seems that it can be maintained unless I take the initiative to remove it."

"The breath of ice... has actually increased slightly?"

Dabai is now also a test subject that Li Xuan focuses on observing.

Since discovering that Dabai can directly absorb the essence of the tiger and produce the breath of ice in the body, Li Xuan has paid special attention to Dabai's cultivation.

Dabai's intelligence is average, which is about the same as that of the cat tyrant, and is not as good as the orange cat.

As for comparing with the cow...

Forget it, let's not talk about it!

Dabai is taught by Li Xuan himself, so there is no problem with getting started with the exercises.

After all, there is one-on-one guidance from Li Xuan's claws, and Dabai will be severely punished if there is any mistake.

In such a high-pressure teaching environment, Dabai's speed in getting started with the ten tiger forms can be said to be amazing.

It really fulfilled the old saying that "a strict teacher produces excellent students".

Now Mao Ba and Fat Orange have both reached the ninth level of cultivation, and the Blood-Slaying Tiger Claw is also practicing steadily and steadily, moving towards the eighth level.

However, compared with their previous practice of the Ten Tiger Forms, the speed of practice has obviously slowed down a lot.

Dabai's understanding of martial arts is ordinary, but its physical foundation is good, and its innate blood power is extremely strong.

The beast tribe practices the exercises, not to say that they are learning moves, but more importantly, they learn the ability to exercise blood power through practicing the exercises.

After all, the fighting instinct is actually enough for the beast tribe to fight the enemy.

The most important thing is to learn how the human race strengthens the weak body step by step through the exercises, and then further use the power of the five elements of heaven and earth.

Whether it is Mao Ba or Dabai, Li Xuan never talks about these great principles when teaching them to practice, because this is simply beyond the scope of understanding of the ordinary beast tribe's intelligence.

Li Xuan could only force them to practice the skills and slowly comprehend the subtleties of it.

After checking Dabai's homework and seeing that it was not lazy, Li Xuan rewarded it with another drop of fierce tiger blood and asked it to continue to work hard on its practice.

Dabai was so happy after eating the fierce tiger blood that he took Princess Ankang to the backyard to play.

Li Xuan was about to go to the Imperial Garden to see how Maoba and the others were doing, but someone came to visit outside Jingyang Palace.

Yuer opened the door and saw that it was the eunuch sent by Emperor Yongyuan to deliver the order, ordering Princess Ankang to meet the emperor in the Purple Palace Hall of Taiji Palace.

Li Xuan saw that Emperor Yongyuan summoned Princess Ankang, so he was not in a hurry to go to the Imperial Garden first.

Yuer hurriedly pulled Princess Ankang off Dabai's back, and then followed the eunuch to see the emperor.

The carriage had not been untied yet, so it was immediately pulled out again, carrying the three children to the direction of Taiji Palace.

The three children soon arrived outside the Purple Palace Hall of Taiji Palace. Yuer tidied up Princess Ankang's appearance, and then Princess Ankang held Li Xuan to meet the emperor.

Entering the Purple Palace Hall, they found that Emperor Yongyuan was wearing a dragon robe and sitting on a high seat.

And in the Purple Palace Hall, there were not only them, but also several familiar figures.

Duke Jiang Su Dingan, Duke Tan Zhao Dinghai, Duke Wu Guo Xiaolai, Duke Chen Guo Hou Zhongguo.

Four dukes stood on both sides, all wearing formal court robes and serious expressions.

Princess Ankang had seen these four dukes in the army yesterday, so they were not unfamiliar.

It seemed that they were discussing extremely important issues with Emperor Yongyuan.

Princess Ankang was a little puzzled as to why she was summoned in such an occasion.

But she did not forget her business of seeking an audience with Emperor Yongyuan, and quietly pinched Li Xuan's flesh pad in her arms.

Li Xuan immediately took out the wooden box that Qin Zongyong asked them to deliver last night from the Emperor Hong bone ring.

Li Xuan climbed onto Princess Ankang's shoulders and lay comfortably behind her neck, leaving Princess Ankang with both hands free to hold the wooden box.

"Your son Ankang, I meet your father."

Princess Ankang bowed as she spoke.

"Stand up and don't be polite."

"Ankang, why do you want to see me?"

Emperor Yongyuan asked directly.

"My son was asked by Duke Hu to present this wooden box to my father."

"Duke Hu said that it contains something extremely important, so after I return to the palace, I will immediately go to Ganlu Hall to see my father."

Princess Ankang briefly recounted what happened.

Emperor Yongyuan nodded gently after listening.

The eunuch Wang Xi, who was holding the lamp, walked to Princess Ankang, took the wooden box, and presented it to Emperor Yongyuan.

The four dukes standing on both sides were like sculptures, not paying attention to the situation in front of them, just staring at their toes.

Although Princess Ankang felt strange, she also knew that now was not the time for her to talk too much.

The atmosphere in Zichen Hall was a bit strange. Princess Ankang just wanted to go back to eat after delivering the things.

After running back and forth twice, they didn't have time to eat lunch.

Emperor Yongyuan looked at the wooden box and reached out to open it.

The wooden box was ordinary, with only a simple lock that could be opened by twisting it with your hand.

Who could have thought that Qin Zongyong would put something important in such a wooden box and give it to Emperor Yongyuan.

With a click, the lock of the wooden box was easily opened.

But when the wooden box was opened, Emperor Yongyuan saw nothing inside.

Emperor Yongyuan looked at the wooden box and confirmed that there was nothing inside. After thinking for a moment, he swept his eyes to the four dukes in the hall.

The four dukes were all powerful warriors, so they were naturally sensitive to gazes, especially the gaze of Emperor Yongyuan.

After noticing that Emperor Yongyuan opened the wooden box, he first swept his eyes to them, and the dukes were immediately shocked.

The atmosphere in the hall gradually solidified, making Princess Ankang a little restless.

Li Xuan hid behind Princess Ankang's ear, revealing a curious big eye, blinking non-stop.

"What's going on?"

At this time, Su Dingan suddenly said, "Oh, Your Majesty, look at my brain, I almost forgot!"

Su Dingan looked like he was suddenly enlightened, and with his old appearance, he was quite convincing.

"Duke Hu only discovered the omission last night this morning, and asked me to make up for it after I met Your Majesty."

"I stood here for a long time, and only remembered it when I saw the wooden box. I am really confused."

"It almost made Her Royal Highness the Princess make a mistake."

Su Dingan apologized repeatedly, and quickly took out a letter with a seal from his arms, and asked Wang Xi to present it.

Li Xuan immediately tilted his head and thought to himself:

"Duke Hu asked Ankang to deliver something, but forgot to put it in the wooden box?"

Li Xuan subconsciously felt strange.

After all, according to his observation, Duke Hu didn't seem to be such a careless person.

And Duke Hu, as the commander of the advance army, came here before the expedition. How would Emperor Yongyuan look at him?

If Emperor Yongyuan was serious about this matter, I'm afraid that Duke Hu would not be able to say anything if he changed the commander in the middle of the battle.

However, Su Ding'an was so old and kept apologizing, so Emperor Yongyuan couldn't blame him for anything.

He had to take the letter, open the seal and check it out.

After seeing this, Emperor Yongyuan's expression became interesting.

Emperor Yongyuan looked at the letter in his hand, then looked at the empty wooden box, and snorted coldly.

Hearing the cold snort, the four dukes stood more respectfully.

"Ankang has nothing to do with you, you can rest assured to find her spokesperson?"

The four dukes didn't expect Emperor Yongyuan to say the matter directly, and they immediately saluted in fear.

"That's why I feel more at ease!"

The four dukes also had a tacit understanding and shouted in unison.

Emperor Yongyuan laughed in his heart.

How could Emperor Yongyuan not know about the things they had been entangled with the third prince and the eighth prince before.

Now that he has changed his mind, this is a good thing to say.

"ah?"

Princess Ankang was stunned for a moment, not knowing how to get involved with her.

And what is this spokesperson?

Princess Ankang looked at the four princes and then at Emperor Yongyuan, and did not think there was any difficulty in the conversation between them.

Li Xuan rolled his eyes. Hearing this, it seemed that the spokesperson was not that simple.

"I hope it's true as you said."

Emperor Yongyuan said something meaningful.

Hearing that Emperor Yongyuan's tone was not so strong, the four princes looked happy, but then Emperor Yongyuan changed the subject:

"I have other plans for Ankang, you should find other more suitable candidates."

"And she may not convince everyone."

They are all fine people in the court, so you can't tell that the second sentence is the key point.

The four princes exchanged glances instantly, and then Zhao Dinghai spoke:

"Your Majesty, there is no more suitable candidate than Princess Ankang."

"Only Her Royal Highness can make the most unbiased and most beneficial decision for Daxing."

"If Princess Ankang does not take on this important responsibility, I am afraid we will continue to argue!"

"If we neglect important national affairs, we will be responsible for our death!!!"

Zhao Dinghai spoke so sincerely that it moved people.

After Li Xuan heard what he said, he came back to his senses.

He originally thought that the so-called spokesperson of the nobles was just a mouthpiece of noble status.

But now listening to Zhao Dinghai's words, it seems that the spokesperson can still participate in some decisions of the nobles, and even play a decisive role.

If this was really the case, Emperor Yongyuan had absolutely no reason to let Princess Ankang let go of this opportunity.

As expected, Emperor Yongyuan's previous hesitation was just to ask the four princes to express their full support for Princess Ankang.

When they all slapped their chests loudly, Emperor Yongyuan asked Princess Ankang in a pretentious manner:

"Ankang, this matter is of great importance. It is an important task related to the great prosperity of the country."

"Are you willing to take on this important task?"

Emperor Yongyuan asked the question sincerely, leaving Princess Ankang speechless.

Princess Ankang, who had received guidance from Manager Shang, had long since learned to listen to the undertones.

Just now Emperor Yongyuan had been working with the four princes for a long time and gained a lot of advantages. Now Princess Ankang said she wouldn't do it. Wouldn't it be a slap in Emperor Yongyuan's face?

Anyway, she has been carrying a lot of strange identities recently, so she is not afraid of adding another identity as a noble spokesperson.

Princess Ankang knew very well that as long as she could distinguish between friend and foe, it didn't really matter what identity she had.

The important thing is that all this is for the glory of the millennium.

"My son, it is my duty to do so!"

Seeing Princess Ankang's powerful response, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, even Emperor Yongyuan was no exception.

Li Xuan would always make some mistakes unexpectedly, and Emperor Yongyuan was really afraid that Princess Ankang would follow suit.

Just when Emperor Yongyuan was relieved that nothing was wrong, Princess Ankang continued to speak:

"It is our duty to rebuild the glory of Daxing!"

These words moved Emperor Yongyuan and the four princes. They did not expect Princess Ankang to have such a broad mind.

"That day, I saw..."

This familiar beginning made Emperor Yongyuan quickly raise his hand to interrupt Princess Ankang's spellcasting.

He had heard Li Xuan bully him once before, so naturally he would not fall for such a big deal again.

"I am very happy that Ankang has a good heart."

Emperor Yongyuan nodded lightly, interrupted Princess Ankang's next words, and nodded in relief.

The scene of a loving father and a filial daughter immediately made the Dukes more convinced that their choice was correct.