Daming: Dad, you are really not good at governing the country

Zhu Gang stood in the courtyard, the cold wind was like a knife, cutting his cheeks painfully.

Then Zhu Gang took a deep breath, and the breath seemed to carry icy chips, and the chill went straight into his heart and lungs, making him shiver.

His already solemn expression now looked even more worried.

After a brief pause, Zhu Gang gritted his teeth, then quickened his pace and hurried towards the inner room.

As soon as you step into the inner room, warmth hits you.

Zhu Gang raised his eyes and saw Xie Yuer waiting in the house.

She has a graceful figure and her expression is full of concern.

Seeing Zhu Gang coming in, he walked quickly towards him like a swift flying swallow.

"Husband, I heard that you were going to the palace, but what happened?"

Xie Yuer's voice was soft and gentle, but it could not hide her anxiety.

Zhu Gang frowned slightly and gently held Xie Yuer's hand. He felt that the little hand was soft but a little cool.

"Yu'er, the situation in the harem is now in chaos.

The queen mother was seriously ill and was bedridden.

The concubines in various palaces are fighting for power and are already in a mess, and there seems to be a bigger conspiracy hidden behind it.

This time I enter the palace, I am afraid there are dangers everywhere, and every step is frightening."

Xie Yuer frowned slightly, and a trace of worry flashed in her eyes, like the stars in the night sky covered by dark clouds.

But she quickly calmed down and said softly, "Your Highness, since you know the danger, I hope you will be more careful.

I will work with Zhang Long to maintain the palace, so you don't need to worry."

Zhu Gang looked at Xie Yuer's determined eyes, and a warm feeling surged in his heart, as if he had found a warm harbor in this cold winter.

"With you here, I feel much more at ease.

But you also have to pay attention to your own safety and never take it lightly.

The current situation is like the calm before the storm.

If you are not careful, you will fall into an irretrievable situation."

Xie Yuer nodded slightly, like a chick pecking at rice, her eyes full of determination.

"Don't worry, Your Highness, I won't have to worry about it.

However, after Your Highness enters the palace, you must be cautious in everything you do and avoid acting impulsively.

If something happens to you, what will happen to this palace...this palace?"

As Xie Yuer spoke, her eyes reddened slightly, and Zhu Gang gently patted her hand.

“I understand, Your Majesty.

After I bathe and change my clothes, I will enter the palace immediately."

After saying this, Zhu Gang turned and walked behind the screen in the inner room.

At this moment, the inner room is decorated warmly and elegantly, with faint incense like wisps of soft gauze.

The fragrance lingers in the air, giving people a feeling of tranquility and peace.

However, this peaceful atmosphere could not dispel the gloom in their hearts.

Xie Yuer sat on a low stool in front of the window, fiddling with a few freshly picked peach blossoms in her hands.

The pink petals were like the shy cheeks of a young girl, trembling gently at Xie Yuer's fingertips, just like her uneasy heart at the moment.

About half an hour later, Zhu Gang, who had finished bathing, came back in.

A gleam of surprise first flashed across Xie Yuer's eyes, like a bright star that suddenly bloomed in the night sky.

But in a flash she caught sight of the heavy expression like a dark cloud and the fatigue that could not be concealed on her husband's face, and her heart suddenly tightened.

Then Xie Yuer hurriedly stood up, took light steps, and walked to Zhu Gang like a frightened deer.

She subconsciously placed her hands on Zhu Gang's arms, her eyes full of concern and heartache, and that look seemed to be able to melt all the ice in the world.

Zhu Gang walked straight to the chair, as if all the strength in his body was drained away at that moment.

His legs went limp and he slowly sat down.

Xie Yuer half-knelt down with a look of heartache, and looked at Zhu Gang at eye level, her eyes full of pity and worry.

"Your Highness, what are you..."

Zhu Gang sighed slightly, and that sigh seemed to be carrying a heavy burden.

"Yu'er, I have to go to the palace immediately. It's like being in the dark night with no predictable future.

You must have heard that recently the court has been in a state of panic because of the "Shanxi Military Horse Case".

This case started several months ago when the military situation on the Shanxi border was critical and there was an urgent need to replenish military horses to deal with foreign enemies.

However, the officials in charge of purchasing military horses withheld military funds at various levels, resulting in insufficient number of purchased horses and many of them being weak and sickly, which seriously affected the border defense capability.

The emperor was furious and ordered a thorough investigation.

This investigation implicated many officials, and the situation in the court changed drastically.

Our palace is in Shanxi, with many industries intertwined with major forces. My father will definitely ask for my opinion and response strategy on this matter.

Besides, my mother’s condition is getting worse day by day, like the setting sun, whose afterglow is gradually fading.

The harem is now in chaos and full of conspiracy. My father may expect me to come forward to help appease the harem.

During the time I was in the palace, the stability of the palace was like a lone boat in a strong wind.

If you are not careful, the mast will be overturned and the oars will be destroyed.

Recently, the royal palace is preparing to renovate the pavilion, and the person in charge of supervision is recommended by an official in the court who has a grudge against me.

I'm worried that they have ill intentions and will take advantage of the opportunity to do bad things, which is like burying a hidden danger that may explode at any time.

There is also the matter of purchasing food and fodder, which may be secretly controlled by other forces behind the scenes.

Like an undercurrent, danger is lurking on every side.

All of these require us to prepare in advance and plan carefully.”

Xie Yuer nodded slightly, her eyes full of understanding and determination.

"My husband is right, but the situation is so complicated that I am really worried about your safety."

Zhu Gang's eyes were determined and he clenched his fists unconsciously.

"Yu'er, regarding this 'Shanxi Military Horse Case', I plan to first sort out the relationship between our palace's industries in Shanxi and the officials involved, and find those minor details that are dispensable.

Taking the initiative to report to the emperor and take a step back to advance, it shows our honesty and can also test the emperor's attitude.

As for matters concerning the harem, I would first like to communicate with a few of the royal relatives with whom I am on good terms.

Understand their perspectives and work together to find ways to appease them.

But I will have to rely on you a lot for the affairs of this palace."

Xie Yuer gently leaned her head on Zhu Gang's knees, her voice soft but with a hint of trembling.

"My husband, you have been working hard for the palace and the court these years, and you have been exhausted.

Entering the palace this time is extremely dangerous, just like stepping into a tiger's den, you must be extra careful.

In my heart, you are a hero who stands tall and proud, and you are my shelter from the wind and rain.

But heroes also get tired, and I just hope you can return safely.

Come back to me, even if we can only live a simple life, I will be satisfied."

As Xie Yuer spoke, her eyes gradually turned red, and a crystal teardrop rolled in her eye, like a dewdrop on a lotus leaf in the early morning, about to fall.

But she forced herself not to let it fall, fearing that her fragility would add burden to Zhu Gang.

Zhu Gang sighed slightly, and the sigh seemed to come from the depths of his soul, carrying with it endless fatigue and affection.

He gently stroked Xie Yuer's hair, which was as smooth as silk.

It slid across Zhu Gang's fingertips, as if it could soothe his inner anxiety.

"I just learned from Eunuch Wu that my father takes the Shanxi Military Horse Case very seriously.

Like a tiger staring at its prey, he asked ministers for their opinions.

Our palace is in Shanxi, so naturally I cannot escape the blame and cannot escape the connection.

As for the Queen Mother, the situation is extremely complicated, like a tangled mess.

I have to be very careful and tread very carefully.

Yu'er, the heavy responsibility of the palace will now be entrusted to you.

I know this is a heavy pressure on you.

But I really have no other choice. You are the only person I trust the most in this world, the one I can rely on."

(End of this chapter)