The whole family is obsessed with love? The princess woke them up one after another.

Grand Secretary Zhang remarked with admiration, "Prince Rui is benevolent and righteous."

Emperor Kangwu looked at Grand Secretary Zhang.

Grand Secretary Zhang continued, "Even at this point, Prince Rui was still earnestly advising Prince Wu... Prince Rui values ​​brotherhood."

This is truly difficult within the royal family.

After Grand Secretary Zhang finished speaking, he suddenly realized that Emperor Kangwu had not said a word.

He looked up and suddenly found Emperor Kangwu looking at him with a complicated expression.

Grand Secretary Zhang was surprised. Could it be that he had said something wrong?

Emperor Kangwu clearly did not want to make things difficult for the loyal old ministers of the royal family. He sighed and said, "Think about it, those words were said by my eldest son."

Emperor Kangwu's words were entirely the mindset of an old father showing off his son.

Grand Secretary Zhang knew that Emperor Kangwu doted on Prince Rui.

But now, he once again realized just how much weight Prince Rui held in His Majesty's heart.

Did he overestimate or underestimate the situation before?

Grand Secretary Zhang merely sighed for a moment, and then carefully considered Emperor Kangwu's words.

Then, he thought of a possibility.

He looked at Emperor Kangwu in disbelief.

Emperor Kangwu smiled slightly: "This lad is still as clever as ever."

Grand Secretary Zhang: "..."

It is said that no matter what their children are like, parents always think their children are the best.

He, being a father himself, naturally understood this instinctive protectiveness.

But... Your Majesty, isn't this a bit too much?

Is Rui Wang's behavior considered clever?

Goodness gracious.

By deliberately provoking the King of Wu, deepening his obsession with the throne, and tapping into his potential, the King of Wu was encouraged to continue seeking "helpers."

Is Prince Rui fishing here?

For a moment, Grand Secretary Zhang was at a loss for words.

Emperor Kangwu naturally saw through it, and he was very puzzled: "Grand Secretary Zhang, do you think the eldest son is not doing a good job?"

"Don't you want the Great Rui to expand its territory, or even... unify the world?"

When Emperor Kangwu spoke the last four words, his voice became noticeably softer.

However, they were exceptionally determined.

"The eldest son is a filial son," Emperor Kangwu sighed. "He knows his father's wishes."

Grand Secretary Zhang thought for a moment.

Although this makes King Wu seem somewhat pitiful, compared to the great cause of unifying the world... King Wu is worth sacrificing.

This time, he supports Prince Rui!

"Prince Rui is far-sighted and has done a good job!" Grand Secretary Zhang highly praised Prince Rui's actions!

He vaguely sensed that something was amiss.

The King Rui's abdication and the King Wu's ascension to the throne back then were both suspicious.

However, after Princess Chen'an returned, everything seemed to get back on track.

However, the King of Wu was still able to maintain connections with many forces.

With the Third Princess's return this time, Qi Yanhe must have been secretly cooperating with the King of Wu.

The King of Wu... he's inviting a wolf into the house!

As a subject of Da Rui, he could not tolerate the King of Wu's methods.

The King of Wu thought he had obtained the throne through the power of another country, but could he really sit on it securely?

If, at that time, another country uses this to threaten the King of Wu, and the King of Wu submits, then that will be the beginning of the decline of the Great Rui.

Once the first concession is made, there will be a second and a third, until finally, the power of the Great Rui Kingdom is weakened until it is annexed.

If the King of Wu does not submit and compromise, war will be inevitable.

As a result, the people of Da Rui will be engulfed in war and suffer greatly.

He always felt that, given the King of Wu's abilities, he might not be able to lead the Great Rui to victory.

In the end, the Great Rui Kingdom will still be destroyed!

He couldn't understand how the King of Wu, who was so careless and even incompetent, managed to contact the forces of other countries.

Is luck really this good?

Grand Secretary Zhang had his doubts, but he wouldn't be foolish enough to ask them.

Some things are better left unsaid; there's no need to bring them out into the open.

After all, not everyone is Princess Chen'an, who likes to tear things apart and explain everything clearly.

After Emperor Kangwu finished discussing matters of state with Grand Secretary Zhang, Grand Secretary Zhang left, and Emperor Kangwu also planned to go back and rest for a while.

After all, he's getting old, and he can't deny that he's getting old.

This time, the eldest son has taken over all of the fourth son's affairs. As long as he handles them well, when the time is right, he can establish a crown prince.

With the eldest son becoming the crown prince, he can finally relax a bit.

Emperor Kangwu was walking when someone suddenly blocked his way.

"His Majesty!"

Emperor Kangwu looked down at the person kneeling before him: "Consort Wei."

Consort Wei looked up at Emperor Kangwu with a mournful expression: "Your Majesty, I have something to report."

Emperor Kangwu looked at her without saying a word.

Consort Wei did not hear "rise," so naturally she dared not stand up.

Since she was demoted, His Majesty has never visited her.

Upon hearing that her son was in trouble, she had no choice but to rush over to see His Majesty.

"Your Majesty, the Prince of Wu..." Consort Wei's words were barely out of her mouth when she suddenly stopped.

Because she was scared.

His Majesty's gaze suddenly became so intense that it made it difficult for her to breathe.

She had a feeling that if she continued talking, something bad would happen.

"Consort Wei, do you know that the empress dowager cannot interfere in politics?" Emperor Kangwu asked this question calmly.

Consort Wei's breath hitched, and she hurriedly kowtowed, "Your Majesty, I know I was wrong."

"But the King of Wu is truly devoted to Your Majesty. I beg Your Majesty..."

"Since it is out of filial piety, does he not want to obey my decision?" Emperor Kangwu asked.

Consort Wei was at a loss for words.

Emperor Kangwu looked at her and said, "In the inner palace, just stay put and don't think about things outside the palace."

After speaking, Emperor Kangwu walked past Consort Wei and left directly.

Consort Wei's legs went weak, and she collapsed to the ground.

She stared blankly at Emperor Kangwu as he walked away, tears streaming down her face.

Your Majesty, how could you be so heartless?

After years of marriage, does Your Majesty have to be so heartless?

She may not compete for favor, but what about her son?

Could it be that after being suppressed by the Empress for so many years, her son will also be suppressed by the Empress's son?

Is there any hope for them, mother and son?

Consort Wei's gaze sharpened, and she made up her mind.

His Majesty forced her to do this.

She didn't want to either.

Since His Majesty disregards their marital bond, she has no choice but to take a gamble for the sake of her son.

Just as Consort Wei made her decision, Qi Zhiyu, who was sitting in the courtyard of Prince Rui's residence gazing at the sky, suddenly frowned.

She glanced at the fortune-telling system, then suddenly laughed and casually asked, "What happened to Consort Wei in the palace?"

The maidservant quickly bowed and said, "This servant will go find the Princess Consort right away."

Qi Zhiyu hummed in agreement.

The maidservant hurriedly went to find the princess.

How could they possibly know what happened in the palace?

The only one who knows is their queen.

A short while later, Princess Rui arrived.

"Mother," Qi Zhiyu said, trying to get up.

Princess Rui smiled and came over, pressing her back down: "There's no need for such formalities with your own mother."

Qi Zhiyu smiled and sat back down.

"Consort Wei stopped His Majesty, wanting to plead for Prince Wu, but His Majesty refused," said Princess Rui.

Qi Zhiyu smiled: "Mother's news travels fast."