Emperor picked up the teacup and gulped down the tea, took a breath, and continued to sneer, âSo you mean that I, the mighty Great Sheng, need advice from a young girl like you?â
âYour Majesty, youâre flattering me.â
âYouâre quite shameless in climbing up the pole.ân/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âYour Majesty, may I give you a shoulder massage?â Jiang Ning asked eagerly, âYouâve been working hard all day, a massage should refresh you, and I can guarantee youâll be in high spirits tonight.â
Emperor: ââ¦â
He wondered if daughters-in-law in the commoner world dared to speak to their fathers like this?
He kept silent and looked at Jiang Ning coldly.
Jiang Ning was not that diligent, and of course, she didnât really give the Emperor a shoulder and leg massage.
She was still injured and needed to rest and recuperate.
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She was just talking.
After all, it doesnât tire one to move their mouth.
The Emperor saw through her tricks long ago and snorted coldly, then lowered his head to play with his beautiful and unique bow and arrow.
âYour Majesty, the showgirls have been entering the palace one after another.â
âMmm.â The Emperor didnât even raise his head or ask why she was here.
âAbout the matter of the Silla Kingdomâ¦â
Emperor slammed the table, âYou dare to bring it up again? Youâre always causing trouble! If you were a man, I would have thrown you into the army to fight in a war!â
Jiang Ning shrank her neck.
The Emperor glanced at the wound on her head, remained silent for a while, and said, âWhen did your courage become so small that I scared you like this with a single sentence? Later when you go home, donât talk nonsense in front of your parents, saying that I scolded you again and that I didnât give you face.â
Jiang Ning immediately raised her head, âYou agree to let me go home?â
The Emperor pointed at her, âLook at you, as soon as you mention going home, youâre full of spirit! What, are you mistreated in the palace? Or is the Crown Prince bullying you?â
âWhen people are vulnerable, they just want to find their motherâ¦â
ââ¦Ah.â The Emperor sighed deeply with emotion, âYouâre lucky to have a living mother. I donât have a mother to depend on, and the Crown Prince is just as pitiful.â
He thought of Concubine Jin again.
Jiang Ning thought to herself that when Concubine Jin was alive, she didnât care much about the Crown Prince either.
âEver since Concubine Jin passed away, the Crown Prince has been constantly troubled. People from outside may not be aware, but I can see it.â Jiang Ning said faintly, observing the Emperorâs expression, âHowever, the Crown Prince is still lucky, at least he has his father to love and care for him.â
After hearing these words, the Emperor couldnât help but reduce his recent dislike for the Crown Prince and sighed, âThe Crown Prince is really capable.â
âWhat can he do? Heâs just struggling through it. Ever since he became the regent, he hasnât had a good nightâs sleep. Heâs constantly on edge, fearing that heâs not doing well and canât help share the burden with Emperor Father.â Jiang Ning shook her head and sighed, âYour Majesty, please have pity on him and donât make him work so hard. Now that your health has improved, isnât it time for you to personally handle state affairs?â
Emperor slammed the table again, knocking the small bow to the ground, âNonsense! State affairs have nothing to do with you! The Crown Prince is so young, and you think handling little things is too exhausting? What is his purpose to me?â
âHeâs young and often makes mistakes, heâs not competent enoughâ¦â
âThe more he is like this, the more he should learn!â The Emperor roared, âOtherwise, who am I supposed to rely on in the future? This is preposterous! What are you here for? To annoy me? If you want to go home, then get out!â
âYes, Iâll leave right away.â
Jiang Ning suddenly remembered something, âBy the way, Your Majesty, I heard that among this batch of showgirls, there is one who looks like Concubine Jin.â