Chapter 726: Chapter 725: 725: No Choice but to Proceed

This statement caught Li Hongyuan off guard.

He complained, “At his age, he throws all the state affairs at me and indulges himself in the tender trap. What is this?”

“Doesn’t it mean that the Emperor’s health has improved a lot?”

“How could he be better? He is given three doses of medicinal soup every day and feels exhausted after walking a few steps.”

“He is like this, and he still favors Concubine Ya? Is it true?”

Li Hongyuan sneered, “You don’t understand men.”

“What do you mean?”

“When facing a woman they like, even if they can’t perform, they force themselves to.”

“Do you mean the Emperor takes medicine to make it work?”

“Hmph.”

Li Hongyuan snorted coldly without answering.

Jiang Ning couldn’t understand, “What are you angry about? Are you upset because the Emperor enjoys himself and leaves all the hard work to you, or because he doesn’t take care of his body?”

“I’m more than willing to take care of state affairs. As for his body, it’s his own concern. What he willingly does with it is none of my business.”

“Then why?” Jiang Ning looked at him, “Could it be that you’re reluctant to part with Concubine Ya, Your Highness?”

“You’re overthinking.”

“I get it. You’re trying to stand up for your concubine mother? Your mother has only been gone for half a year, and the Emperor has already recovered from his grief, energetically doting on another woman. That’s why you’re unhappy?”

“Don’t make wild guesses.”

Li Hongyuan was cold.

Jiang Ning laughed, “Although you were not close to your mother on the surface, you still love her deep down.”

“What little wisdom are you trying to flaunt?”

“Fine, don’t admit it. You don’t have to be angry. As royal men, aren’t you and your father the same?” Jiang Ning’s tone was slightly mocking, “What you say and what you do are always two different things.”

Li Hongyuan looked at her, “Do you think I would be like him?”

“Except for having more women in his harem, your Emperor Father is a good emperor overall. If you can be like him, you should be proud.”

“Hmph.”

He humphed again.

Jiang Ning laughed, “You are like an unsatisfied child throwing a tantrum. Now that the Empress strongly supports the Prince of Zhao to ascend the throne, be careful not to give them any leverage against you.”

“Hmph.”

Yet another humph.

Are you a pig?

It’s time to slaughter and eat you during the New Year!

Jiang Ning complained in her heart.

Suddenly, she remembered something and asked hurriedly, “Was Chief Lin invited by the Emperor?”

“Of course not.”

“Then why would the Emperor let him enter the palace and give lectures to the princes and grandsons?”

“He is famous and has come to Chang’an for the first time. Father Emperor values this.”

“Could it be that even you have to become his student?”

“I haven’t made up my mind yet.”

“What do you mean?” Jiang Ning was astonished, “You are a crown prince, and you still need to consider this?”

“Li You has taken control of Wenren Zong, who has a close relationship with Lin Shimo. In other words, Li You is now trying to gain Lin Shimo’s support. If he becomes Lin Shimo’s student and I do not, you understand, right?”

“The Prince of Zhao is quite flexible and adaptable.” Jiang Ning thought for a moment, “Isn’t it said that the Lin Family does not participate in imperial court affairs? Has it changed now?”

“The Lin family’s ancestral teachings are indeed like that, but it’s hard to say how many generations of descendants they can govern.”

“Is Lin Shimo going to be that person who goes against the ancestral rules?” Jiang Ning found it amusing, and she couldn’t help but laugh.

Li Hongyuan looked at her. After a while, he suddenly pulled her into his arms, blocked her lips, and gritted his teeth in a low voice, “Stop shaking with laughter like that in front of me!”