Chapter 1552: Chapter 1552
"The Fourth Prince has arrived!"
Suddenly, an eerie report from the Little Eunuch came from outside the Imperial Study Room.
The Emperor was in a good mood! He didn’t mind the sudden interruption, and with a kind expression, he said, "Let him come in!"
The Fourth Prince, dressed in a purple robe, strode into the Imperial Study Room, and respectfully knelt before the Emperor, greeting him: "Greetings, Imperial Father."
"Thank you, Imperial Father."
The Fourth Prince glanced at the Eldest Prince and the Second Prince sitting to the side, thinking, Mother was indeed right; all the Princes are brimming with ambition. It seems that more visits to the Imperial Palace would be necessary in the future.
"Greetings, Imperial Brothers."
The Fourth Prince clasped his hands towards them; in the Royal Family, etiquette was of utmost importance, especially before the Emperor. Even if there were conflicts or fierce strife privately, they had to present themselves as harmonious brotherly kin.
"Greetings, Fourth Imperial Brother."
The Eldest Prince and the Second Prince hurriedly stood up to return the gesture.
The Emperor, witnessing this scene, felt very comforted. He stroked his beard and, with a smile, nodded, saying, "Seeing you brothers so harmonious comforts me greatly."
All three brothers responded in unison: "It is all thanks to Imperial Father’s guidance."
"Good, good, good, haha...!" The Emperor was so delighted that he laughed heartily; being together with his Imperial Sons was his happiest time, allowing him to temporarily forget national affairs and troubles.
The Emperor, coaxed by his Princes, agreed to go hunting, though he had not originally intended to.
This day was the Royal Family’s hunting event. Many daughters of court officials participated, including Situtu Xueer, the woman of the War Prince.
The Royal hunting ground was located in the suburban area outside the city, and it was vast, encompassing Lingxiu Mountain with its continuous peaks. It was said that deep within the mountain dwelled fierce beasts, but the Royal Family usually hunted on the outskirts, avoiding the depths to prevent any unnecessary harm.
A grand procession, including horse-drawn carriages, cavalry to protect the Emperor, and carriages carrying noble young women, set out vigorously straight towards Lingxiu Mountain...
In the carriage, Zi Xia appeared very excited, leaning against the window, constantly craning her neck to look outside: "Miss, Miss, quickly take a look, the scenery outside is beautiful."
Xuexue laughed and said, "Considering you are a child of the Itinerant World, you seem more like a noble young lady confined to the inner chambers."
"I’ve been cooped up in the General’s Mansion for a year; I almost forgot what the outside world looked like. Seeing it today feels exceptionally familiar."
Upon hearing this, Xuexue felt quite guilty: "Zi Xia, your Miss has wronged you."
"Why would the Miss say such things?"
"You’ve endured so much for my sake."
"Miss, please don’t say that, hearing it makes me uncomfortable." Thɪs chapter is updated by novel~fire~net
"You are originally a child of the Itinerant World who loves freedom, yet for your Miss, you willingly remained confined at the General’s Mansion."
In the previous life, Zi Xia sacrificed even her life for her. Because of this matter, Xuexue had always felt guilty.
"Zi Xia, if there’s a chance in the future, I’ll take you to see the grand mountains and rivers, anywhere you want to go, we’ll go."
"Really?" Hearing this, Zi Xia was very surprised.
"Of course it’s true; when has your Miss ever deceived you!"
Zi Xia felt happy for a while, but then her face fell, and she said, dispiritedly, "Better not, Miss has so many businesses to manage, how could you just leave whenever you please?"
Xuexue laughed: "What a silly girl, business matters don’t necessarily require personal involvement."