Chapter 156: It’s Hard to Guard Against Thieves in Your Own Home

The air seemed to be stagnant.

Everyone couldn't help but wonder if the regent was not satisfied on the wedding night last night, so why is his attitude towards the emperor so cold today?

But it shouldn't be.

Doesn't the daughter of the Nan family like the regent very much? She shouldn't refuse his touch, unless she has her period... inconvenient?

Everyone guessed in their hearts, but didn't dare to show any thoughts on their faces.

But the emperor is the same.

At present, the regent is in power, with power over the court and the country, and he holds 400,000 troops in his hands. His power and status are unshakable. In addition, his temperament is cold and ruthless, and he is a living devil. Who dares to provoke him easily?

Even if you are the emperor, you are not his opponent. Why can't you avoid his edge for the time being and learn to be smart?

Knowing that the regent princess stood on her mother's side when Madam Nan divorced her husband some time ago, she openly challenged the prime minister's dual authority as a father and husband, making Prime Minister Nan lose face in front of many colleagues. Nan Xi also contributed a lot to the matter of Liu being used as a military prostitute and Nan Yue being sent to a brothel and becoming a cheap prostitute.

The discord between the father and daughter has long been known to everyone.

The emperor asked Nan Xiang to take the gift that should be sent to the Regent's Palace back. Isn't this embarrassing?

If this matter were placed on other ministers, no matter whether they had any ideas in their hearts, they would never dare to say a word, and they would have to thank the emperor for his grace with fear and trepidation.

But the Regent is not someone else. When has he ever been fearful to the emperor? When the previous emperor was in power, this prince had not yet become the Regent. The young man, who was only fourteen or fifteen years old, had never been in awe of the previous emperor. It seemed that it was his exclusive privilege not to kneel before the emperor. How could he be afraid of the emperor Rong Chuyun at this time?

The several old ministers of the cabinet present couldn't help but recall a few years ago, when the previous emperor was still in good health, and he always loved Rong Yu, the young emperor brother, in front of everyone, and was more tolerant than his own sons.

Rong Yu was young before he led the troops to the battlefield, and he was naturally aloof and taciturn. Therefore, even if he did not kneel before the emperor, everyone just thought that this young man was too arrogant and would not have too many thoughts.

The late emperor was several decades older than this youngest brother. Even if it was just to maintain the appearance, he was tolerant of this young emperor brother. Seeing that he was arrogant, he exempted him from the etiquette of kneeling before the emperor. Of course, even if he did not ask for this privilege, he probably would not see Rong Yu kneeling for him in his lifetime.

But at that time, the late emperor probably did not expect that this once arrogant and aloof young emperor brother would become the person his son feared the most after his death.

If he could have predicted the current outcome in advance, would he have eliminated Rong Yu before he died?

In fact, many old ministers have speculated on this question in their hearts. Before the late emperor died, he appointed a younger brother who was younger than his son as the regent. Was it because he trusted his ability too much, or did he have the intention of "praising to death"? Did he think that his son would face such a situation after ascending the throne?

There was a moment of silence in the imperial study.

The good-natured King Qin smiled and broke the silence: "Your Majesty is also concerned about the country and the people. After all, Shu has always been rude and fierce. The sudden increase of 50,000 troops at the border must be an intention to raise troops. Once the war is about to start, it is the innocent civilians who will suffer."

"Yes." Another old prince of the clan nodded, "The regent led the troops to fight and was invincible. He once defeated Shu and made it flee thousands of miles away. Only when the regent personally led the troops, the emperor felt at ease."

After the two old princes spoke one after another, others naturally spoke to smooth things over. They all said that the emperor trusted the regent and only when the regent led the troops to the border could the people of the world be at ease.

Everyone agreed with him, and the King of Qi spoke at the right time: "However, the emperor's uncle got married yesterday, and it is understandable that he is reluctant to part with his newlywed wife. This matter can be discussed later. What do you think?"

With so many people trying to find a way out for him, Rong Chuyun had to take the opportunity. The regent obviously didn't give him face, so how could he be stupid enough to continue to confront the regent?

"Since the emperor's uncle has made up his mind, I will no longer interfere. After all, the emperor's uncle is better than me in leading troops to fight." Rong Chuyun said, "The responsibility of defending the country will still be entrusted to the emperor's uncle in the future. As long as I govern the world with all my heart and create a peaceful and prosperous era for the people of the Great Zhou, I will have fulfilled my responsibility as an emperor."

Usually, after the emperor said this, as a minister, it was time to flatter him.

Of course, Rong Yu would not do that, so several cabinet ministers and princes bowed and said, "Your Majesty is wise!"

Wise?

Rong Chuyun was furious. There were probably not many emperors who were as frustrated as him in the history of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

But he could only endure it for the time being.

"Regarding the reception of the envoys from Shu Kingdom," Rong Chuyun looked up at King Ning, "I'll leave this matter to you. You must do it properly. We can't let the envoys who came from afar feel that we are impolite."

King Ning was in charge of the Ministry of Rites, and it was his job to entertain the envoys. He nodded when he heard it: "Your Highness obeys your order."

After discussing the matter, it was natural to take leave and return to the mansion.

After Rong Yu walked out of the imperial study, King Ning followed him and whispered: "What do you think about Shu Kingdom's proposal for marriage? Chu Ning always has a strange feeling in his heart, and he is afraid that they are here with bad intentions."

Rong Yu glanced at him, and his tone was indifferent: "Is the Ning Palace peaceful recently?"

Huh?

Prince Ning was stunned: "Uncle?"

"It's hard to guard against thieves in the house." Rong Yu said indifferently, "One carelessness, all is lost."

After saying this, he walked away.

Prince Ning's expression was slightly condensed, and he stared at his back in silence, his heart sinking slightly.

One carelessness, all is lost?

It's hard to guard against thieves in the house?

"Chun Ning, what did the Regent King tell you?" The 50-year-old Xian Wang came over and asked curiously, "Your face doesn't look right."

Rong Chu Ning came back to his senses and shook his head slowly: "Nothing. The emperor's uncle asked me to urge the Ministry of Rites to prepare for the reception of the envoys."

Xian Wang smiled meaningfully: "Your little uncle is as deep as the sea, and his tactics are strong and decisive, but he is naturally arrogant and indifferent. He never deliberately makes enemies with others, and he disdains to play tricks with others. What do you think?"

Ning Wang was slightly stunned: "The third uncle means..."

"Nothing." Xian Wang smiled lightly, "I just want to tell you that Rong Yu is a person who is not easy to get close to but will never take the initiative to harm others, but if someone provokes him, the end will never be good."

Rong Chu Ning pursed his thin lips slightly, and his eyebrows and eyes appeared thoughtful.

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