Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Chapter 598 There is a serious matter
That evening, the emperor met with Zhang Feng, who had returned from his investigation, in his study.

"According to my investigation, the Wei family of the capital has no kinship with Prefect Liu of Liangzhou, nor any indirect relationship."

Apart from the female official, no one else in the Wei family knew about Prefect Liu.

The subordinates secretly investigated and learned that Prefect Liu had traveled from the Central Plains to the outskirts of Beijing half a year ago, but had not entered the capital city at that time.

The female official had left the capital once six months ago.

However, his subordinates could not find any direct witnesses to their meeting.

"I understand," the emperor said. "You may leave now."

After Zhang Feng left, the emperor stayed in the study for quite a while longer.

As the sky outside gradually darkened, Eunuch Qian pondered when to persuade the emperor to have dinner. Before he could speak, the emperor said, "Go and summon the princess."

"Yes." Eunuch Qian quickly retreated to the door and hurriedly instructed the eunuch at the door to call for someone, while he waited at the door.

It wasn't until the young eunuch brought the second princess back that Eunuch Qian stepped forward to greet her, bowed to her, and then went inside to announce her arrival.

The second princess was also completely bewildered when she was suddenly summoned.

On the way, I tried to ask the young eunuch for information, but he only claimed that he had been outside the palace the whole time and didn't know anything.

She reached the door, intending to ask Eunuch Qian a few questions, but just as she was about to speak, he ran off.

As expected of someone close to the emperor, and being an experienced and shrewd man, he may appear kind, but he is actually quite amiable.

The second princess was just wondering to herself when she heard someone inside telling her to come in.

Upon entering the study, the Second Princess greeted the Emperor as usual, but something seemed amiss today.

Her father did not immediately tell her to get up.

The second princess looked at the emperor with confusion, but when she met his eyes, she felt a pang of panic.

What kind of look was that?
There was no kindness in his eyes, only inquiry.

"Father," the second princess spoke again, "I wonder what brings you here so suddenly?" The emperor remained silent, and this silence frightened the second princess.

"Father?" Her voice was full of hesitation, and a lot of things flashed through her mind in an instant.

The emperor finally spoke, "Get up."

"Thank you, Father Emperor." The second princess stood aside, looking very obedient.

Looking at his daughter like this, and thinking about what Liu Dexiang had done, the emperor felt even more that the man before him was unfathomable.

"What have you been doing lately?" the emperor asked.

After careful consideration, the second princess replied, "I'm reading a book. I recently read a travelogue that I found very interesting."

The emperor said, "While travelogues are interesting, many of the travelogues from this dynasty contain exaggerations and are not worth reading carefully."

"Yes." The second princess then asked, "What books does Father Emperor think I should read?"

The emperor smiled and asked her, "Do you like military strategy books?"

"My daughter really can't read those kinds of books."

"Is it."

The second princess always felt that there was something unusual about those words.

It seems her father doesn't believe her.

"Leading troops into battle is not something only men can do. Throughout history, there have been famous female generals," the emperor said. "If you wish to become a female general, I will not object."

The second princess's expression clearly showed her confusion: "Why would Father say such a thing? I don't want to be a female general."

"How exhilarating it is to have military power over the entire realm in my hands!" the emperor said.

"Father, why did you summon your daughter here just to say these strange things?" the second princess asked, puzzled.

The emperor smiled, but it was a completely forced smile. "I have something serious to ask you."