Yusui Chang'an

Chapter 1283 Dispatching an errand
After listening to Feng Sinian's straightforward explanation, the emperor felt more reassured and gently woke the man up.

Seeing Feng Sinian sitting upright with a panicked look on his face, without a trace of joy, the emperor couldn't help but laugh:

"This is a blessing that no one else can hope for. What are you afraid of? Since I gave you this job, I will be your backer. If anyone tries to win you over or exclude you, just point them out and I will do it for you."

Feng Sinian was embarrassed and said:

"Your Highness the Prince of Qi is a prince, and it is difficult for him to avoid disputes. This humble official..."

Seeing the emperor's smile fade, Feng Sinian also shut up and lowered his eyes uneasily.

The emperor sighed with fatigue in his voice:

"I am old, and my health is not as good as it was when I was young. Mobei is eyeing me covetously, and Yeliang is harboring evil intentions, both want to set foot on the prosperous land of Tianchu.

Civil officials are the foundation of governing a country, but if there is a war and there are no generals to lead the troops, and the country cannot be defended, how can the country be governed? It takes time to train military generals. I must make plans early so that Tianchu can have more loyal and good generals who can protect the country.

When it comes to loyalty, the first thing that comes to my mind is the Pingyang Marquis's Mansion. I have said so much to you, both for discussion and to make it clear to you."

Feng Sinian raised his head and looked at the emperor's silver hair and the traces of time on his face with eyes full of heartache and admiration. Although this was clearly an act that offended the emperor, the emperor felt warm in his heart.

Without waiting for the emperor to speak, Feng Sinian stood up with a heavy body and saluted with a serious face:
"I will do my best for Tian Chu and live up to your trust at your command."

The emperor was moved and stood up, helping Feng Sinian up, saying with relief:

"Good boy, go back and settle down for two days, then go to Ding'an Army and take up the position of a general. Be sure to learn more and see more. I am looking forward to the day when you can lead the army!"

Zheng Cheng glanced at the two of them without leaving a trace:
It seems that this excuse by Prince Feng has dispelled many of His Majesty's suspicions, and the originally scheduled soldiers have all become generals. Asking Feng Sinian to sit down again, the emperor showed concern and asked about his departure from the city today.

Feng Sinian, who had suddenly received the task, looked melancholy and blurted out without thinking:

"The Grand Master complained that Grandfather's chess skills were not good enough and that he rarely played against Grandfather. However, Grandfather's chess addiction grew stronger with age. After pestering the Grand Master many times, he finally agreed to play against Grandfather in his spare time.

After receiving the letter yesterday, my grandfather urged me to go out early in the morning. After playing a few rounds with the Grand Tutor, the Grand Tutor refused to play anymore. My grandfather was so angry that he cursed the Grand Tutor on the way back home... and kept talking about the Grand Tutor all the way."

The emperor laughed out loud when he heard this, and talked for a while before sending Feng Sinian away.

Watching Feng Sinian, who was walking out of the palace with heavy steps and full of thoughts, the emperor shook his head and laughed with a relaxed look on his face:
"Look at Si Nian, and think about the actions of Pingyang Hou, and you will know that Chengping's straightforward character is inherited from his mother. He is simply a heartless person who can't hide anything."

Zheng Cheng smiled and said, "Your Highness and the Crown Prince are close to Your Majesty, so they don't hide their talents. The great scholars who taught Your Highness praised Your Highness for his intelligence and sincerity."

"I don't know what's wrong with this child? He used to be a good kid, and now he's ready to get married, but he's actually learning to behave like a girl in the boudoir, being clingy and acting like a spoiled brat. Not to mention seeing him, just thinking about him gives me a headache."

Seeing the emperor holding his forehead and frowning, his disdain evident in his words, Zheng Cheng smiled even more:

"If His Highness hears this, I'm afraid he will burst into tears again."

The emperor closed his eyes and sighed in annoyance, but in his heart he felt strangely pleased.

Although there is no father-son relationship in the royal family, at his age, he also began to look forward to having a son to sit on his lap. Among his sons, only Chu Chengping treated him more like a father than a king.