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"His Majesty……"

Just as Li Hezhu, who was sitting next to her, was about to speak, she suddenly realized something.

Who is the person in front of me?
That was the mighty emperor of the Yun Chui Empire, who controlled everything under heaven.

Furthermore, he had fought alongside the fleet and was quite knowledgeable about the relevant matters.

Most importantly, the war in Huayang County and even the East China Sea had ended some time ago.

Let alone the Zhennanguan Fleet, the battle situation and the gains and losses of the entire East China Sea Barrier; the current positions of each ship and the casualties of the personnel on board have probably already been reported to the emperor and written down in detail.

There's no need for Li Hebai to elaborate.

As expected, Li Hebai understood all of this, but after blinking, he still smiled and bowed.

"Your Majesty, this war with the Japanese pirates has lasted for several years. Although the Zhennanguan fleet did not fight the most battles during this period, it still fought quite a few. If we were to go into detail about them, it would probably take a long time."

Haha ...

"It's alright." Ren Ning laughed heartily: "It's already the end of the year, and I will be sealing away my vermilion brushes. There will be plenty of time to listen to stories."

After saying that, he swayed his daughter in his arms and turned to look at Li Hezhu.

"You two siblings haven't seen each other for a long time, so you must have a lot to talk about. She's currently in her postpartum period, so you might as well come to the palace more often to keep her company."

Li Hebai was overjoyed.

Since ancient times, the red walls have been high and deep, and the palace rules have been strict.

Although he is Li Hezhu's younger brother, it is extremely difficult for him to see his sister.

"Your Majesty, I thank you." He quickly rose and bowed deeply to the ground.

Li Hezhu was pleased, but she glared at her younger brother.

"Your Majesty is truly forgetful. Have you forgotten the ancestral rule that the harem must not interfere in military and political affairs?"

"I am but a weak woman, and I have no interest in knowing anything about naval battles."

Upon hearing this, Li Hebai and Tieguai Li exchanged a glance, both showing some unusual expressions.

In previous years, whenever there was any unusual activity in Guangxin County, or even in the entire southern border region, Li Hezhu, who was in Nanshu City, would become extremely nervous and would insist on sending someone to investigate the situation thoroughly.

The reason for this was simply that all their fathers had died on the battlefield, and they were worried about the safety of their younger brother.

Now you're saying, "I don't want to know at all"?
"really?"

Ren Ning smiled slightly, his face full of mischievousness.

Now there are only two women in the harem. He dares not speak of anything else, but he knows their personalities and temperaments very well.

"Of course it's true. Who would dare to speak recklessly before His Majesty?"

At this point, Li Hezhu changed the subject, her face showing a hint of resentment.

"But I lost my parents and uncles at a young age, and in this vast General's Mansion, only my brother Bai and I have depended on each other. Now that we've finally grown up, I've even found a good wife from Your Majesty and have children, while my brother Bai is still all alone..."

cough cough cough.

Li Hebai coughed repeatedly, and the stool beneath him felt as if nails had suddenly sprung up, making him restless.

Ren Ning raised his head thoughtfully.

“He Bai, your sister is right, it’s time to think about your personal life.”

"If I remember correctly, those brothers who are around your age, such as Huo Qing, Huo Yun, Lei Er, Xiao Gang, Lu Ping'an, Wan Shilei, Yu Haojiang, and so on, have all started families."

“That’s right,” Li Hezhu’s eyes darted around, “I’ve also heard that they can’t decide who’s better on their own, so they’re waiting to have a son so that the son can decide who’s better.”

“In a few years, their children will be able to ride horses, shoot arrows, and sail the seas, while my nephew will just be born. It’s no wonder he’ll be bullied.”

whee.

Wutong, standing behind him, covered her mouth and laughed.

"Young master, I am not very knowledgeable, but I think what the lady said makes a lot of sense."

After she finished speaking, she glanced at Ren Ning.

Li Hebai was furious.

He had grown up with the wutong tree since childhood, and instantly understood what the little maid meant.

Huo Qing and Lei Er are His Majesty's right-hand men, and will be top choices for the future expansion of the empire. As the saying goes, both the palm and the back of the hand are flesh, so if his son suffers any injustice, he will have to bear it alone and can't expect His Majesty and the Empress to support him.

cut.

Li Hebai was anxious inside, but he forced a disdainful expression.

"Does my son think he's afraid of those guys' sons?"

"Really?" Wutong continued to giggle, looking around and asking, "Where is that young master? Where is he? I can't see him."

“That’s right.” Li Hezhu didn’t stop her maid and cheerfully reached out to take her daughter.

"If you don't get married soon, not only will their son be bullied, but even your cousin Xinning might bully him to death."

Li Hebai was speechless for a long time before finally managing to utter a single sentence.

"The little princess is the ruler, and her cousin is the subject. It's an honor for this brat to be bullied by the little princess."

Li Hezhu was speechless.

Ren Ning sat up straight, echoing his wife's words: "He Bai, tell me the truth, have you had a girl you liked all these years?"

“A real man doesn’t need to be shy. If you have something to say, just say it. I or your sister can grant you a marriage.”

A royal marriage is something many people dream of but never get.

“This…” Li Hebai hesitated for a moment, looked up at Li Hezhu, and then at his grandfather who was listening intently beside him.

"Your Majesty, do you remember General Wan Shilei?"

“Of course,” Ren Ning nodded slightly.

He had fought alongside Lee Ha-baek, Wan Seok-roe, and Lu Ping-an on the east bank of Baekje, and knew the area very well.

Later, the family backgrounds of these young generals were thoroughly investigated and are still displayed on the imperial desk in the study.

The Wan family were originally just ordinary fishermen in Pinghai County.

Like other fishermen, they live off the sea, unafraid of water or death.

Until more than 30 years ago, Wan Shilei's great-grandfather went out to sea to fish and unfortunately encountered Japanese pirates. Not only was his boat lost, but he also lost his life.

In order to avenge his family, Wan Shilei's grandfather abandoned his harpoon and became a sailor at the East China Sea Barrier.

More than a decade later, his father succeeded his father and became a soldier on a battleship.

Wan Shilei, on the other hand, was more promising. In just a few years on board, he gained control of a battalion-class warship thanks to his bravery in combat and his meticulous thinking.

In recent years, he has even become the commander of the fleet.

As for his relatives...

Ren Ning's heart stirred.

The records show that Wan Shilei has a younger sister who seems to have just come of age and is not yet married.

Sure enough, Li Hebai coughed lightly.

"The Japanese pirates were defeated recently, and most of them surrendered with their flags raised. My fleet returned to the Pinghai County headquarters for rest and reorganization along with the East China Sea Barrier. During that time, I visited Wan Shilei's home and got along quite well with his sister."

"Really?" Li Hezhu and Tieguai Li's eyes lit up, and they couldn't wait to ask, "What does this Miss Wan look like?"

"What does he look like?" Li Hebai thought carefully for a moment, "I forgot, but I remember he was quite fair-skinned, at least not as dark as his brother."

*Pfft*

“Young Master…” Wutong was the first to burst out laughing.

"I'll teach you to be so fair-skinned!" Li Hezhu angrily threw an apple at him and pressed, "So, how does she feel about you?"

“This…” Li Hebai looked somewhat innocent, took the fruit from her hand and took a bite, “Sister, we’ve only met a few times, I really don’t know.”

Furthermore, even after they reached the shore, he and Wan Shilei and the others would gather together and talk about naval warfare or training troops, paying no attention to anything else.

If he hadn't been pressed so hard today, Li Hebai would have almost forgotten that such a girl existed.

"Isn't that simple?" Ren Ning laughed, always decisive and efficient. "Send someone to inquire immediately."

Although Pinghai County is thousands of miles away from Xingji City, with windmills now available, sending a message is still quite simple. (End of Chapter)