Mother, I have returned to the throne.

Don’t underestimate Fengya Building because it’s a palm-sized place.

But any slight disturbance that occurs inside will affect the public opinion of the entire imperial city.

The next day, news about the poetry gathering last night had already spread throughout the imperial city.

In the end, people were talking about it on the streets, and the reputation of His Majesty and the eldest prince reached its peak!

"Have you heard? Yesterday, a remarkable man appeared in Fengya Tower. In just half an hour, he chanted three poems, each one a masterpiece!"

"Who hasn't heard about such a big thing? I even heard that several of the young masters present at the time turned pale, and Chang Wei was furious. He went back and started smashing things. It turns out he knows martial arts!"

"That man's mentality really makes me ashamed. Just that one sentence, 'Every man is responsible for the fate of his country,' simply makes me ashamed!"

"That's right. I previously thought Your Majesty was punishing the Crown Prince, but now I finally understand His Majesty's deeper meaning. It turns out this move is to boost the morale of the army and to avenge the previous humiliation. Your Majesty is foresighted and truly a blessing for our Great Qin!"

"The eldest prince's image has changed drastically. I used to think he was just a coward, but now it seems he's incredibly brave! Knowing he's about to die, he's still fearless. That's what a true man looks like!"

As they spoke, everyone felt that the Qin Dynasty was about to rise.

But they didn't know that the protagonist of the topic, Song Youji, was now furious in the imperial study!

"Check it out for me!"

"Find that Huang guy for me! I want to see who's so bold!"

Song Youji roared, venting his anger, but at the moment he felt extremely aggrieved.

On the surface, the young master Huang who was reciting poetry in secret pushed the reputation of Song Youji and the eldest prince to the peak.

Who among the common people today would not applaud?

But as an emperor of all ages, do I need help from others?

Bow three times to the barbarians to avenge the previous humiliation.

Song Youji's reputation today is no longer what it used to be, so this kind of benefit is just icing on the cake.

But the disadvantages it brings outweigh the advantages!

Now everyone among the people is saying that they arranged for the eldest prince to go to the border, which is a good thing that benefits the country and the people.

At this juncture, if Song Youji wants to go back on his word, won't he anger everyone?

The original reputation will plummet to the bottom because of such a change.

At this moment, Song Youji was like an arrow on a string that had to be shot. In order to avoid greater losses, he could only acquiesce in the eldest prince's trip to the border!

"Investigate, investigate thoroughly!"

Thinking about the decision he made two days ago, which was contrary to the current situation, Song Youji felt like he was being led by the nose.

Instantly furious.

"Pull this guy out for me. I'm going to give him a dozen slaps!"

"Your Majesty, General Zhao is kneeling outside the imperial study. Do you think it would be helpful to invite him in?"

Just as Song Youji was venting his anger, Eunuch Qiu suddenly reported.

Song Youji was slightly stunned and waved his hand, saying, "Bring the person in!"

But just as he finished speaking, a dark shadow appeared outside the imperial study. It was clearly General Zhao.

The old guy kept wailing as he stepped over the threshold.

"Your Majesty, I am guilty. I am guilty. I am willing to accept the punishment. I beg Your Majesty to forgive me!"

As he said this, General Zhao fell to his knees and burst into tears.

No, you have to have a reason to punish me, right?

Song Youji was slightly stunned and asked the reason: "Mr. Zhao, why don't you tell me what crime you have committed first, so that I won't be confused!"

"Your Majesty, all of this is my grandson's fault. He's usually uneducated and unskillful, yet somehow he became acquainted with the eldest prince. Last night, this brawler brought the eldest prince to Fengya Tower. This truly tarnished his reputation and brought disgrace to the public!"

After hearing General Zhao's reasons, Song Youji couldn't help but curl his lips.

How strange!

I have three thousand beauties in my harem. Isn't it more like a brothel than that Fengya Building?

The eldest brother is not married yet, so he just enjoys himself. What's wrong with that?

However, although I thought this in my heart, I didn't dare to say it out loud.

Song Youji coughed lightly and said seriously, "General Zhao, just scold your grandson later. Brothels are harmful to your health and should not be visited too often, especially by young people. You must exercise restraint. Okay, General Zhao, you don't have to blame yourself. There's no need to punish me. Get up quickly!"

As Song Youji spoke, he stepped forward, wanting to help General Zhao up personally.

General Zhao still insisted, crying bitterly, "Your Majesty, you don't know, that boy is too much of a bastard. He went to Fengya Tower, and he actually brought the eldest prince with him and took all the girls there!"

Is there such a good thing?

No, no, that's just bullshit!

You have all the girls, how can others have fun?

You little bastard, you're acting even more arrogantly than me!

Song Youji was slightly stunned, feeling angry but not exasperated.

"Given General Zhao's temper, he must have tortured his grandson quite a bit, right? Since he's already suffered physical pain, let's just let it go. Alright, General Zhao, get up!"

While the two were communicating, the man in black who had been ordered to leave suddenly returned outside the door.

His eyes fell on General Zhao and he raised his brows.

Song Youji noticed this detail and asked softly, "How is it? Is there any result?"

The man in black then steeled himself and glanced sympathetically at General Zhao. "Your Majesty, the man's identity is still unknown, but... I heard he went to Fengya Tower with General Zhao's grandson yesterday. It seems they knew each other!"

Damn it, no wonder you, an old man, have to ask for forgiveness.

So it was waiting for me here?

Song Youji's eyes twitched. General Zhao lowered his head and didn't dare to look at him at all.

After a long period of silence in the hall, Song Youji finally spoke.

"Go, Mr. Zhao, please invite your grandson here. I must find out from him who was reciting poems and composing couplets in Fengya Tower last night!"

"This brat is uneducated and unskillful, yet he actually associates with such a shady person. If he falls into my hands, I will definitely give him a dozen slaps in the face!"

Song Youji said this with a look of gnashing teeth.

General Zhao shrank his neck and whispered, "Your Majesty, there's no need to be so harsh!"

"What do you mean?" Song Youji's eyes widened, and he keenly noticed something unusual.

Facing Song Youji's sharp gaze, General Zhao finally gritted his teeth and told the truth about the whole matter.

"Your Majesty, the person who recited poems and composed couplets with my grandson last night at Fengya Tower was none other than the eldest prince!"

"But Your Majesty, there's no need to be angry. The First Prince defended you in public, even going so far as to confront and reprimand those talented scholars. Such filial piety is truly worthy of praise!"

Filial piety?

Filial piety to his grandmother!

He's clearly trying to piss me off to death!

Song Youji never thought that after searching for that bastard, he would end up eating the melon himself.

He confirmed again and again: "Mr. Zhao, are you sure it was Song Yuan at that time?"

"That's right, Your Majesty. My grandson particularly admires the eldest prince's poetic talent. I never realized before that the eldest prince actually has the ability to be a literary giant!"

"Asshole, asshole!"

General Zhao was still praising Song Yuan, but unexpectedly Song Youji suddenly flew into a rage.

"Go, go and tie this rebellious son up for me. Didn't I tell you before? If I catch him, I'll definitely give him a dozen slaps in the face. Today I want to see whether this rebellious son is more shameless or my slaps are harder!"

When these words were spoken, General Zhao was completely stunned.

How did it end up like this?

He just thought that His Majesty was concerned about the Fengya Tower incident, so he quickly stood up to comfort him.

"Don't panic, Your Majesty. It won't happen!"

"I can guarantee that the eldest prince drank too much last night and did not have any romantic affairs with that woman. This is what my grandson told me personally, it cannot be false!"

Hearing this, Song Youji smiled bitterly.

Is this what I care about?

I would rather that guy do something with those women!

At least it wouldn't cause such a stir in the city with just a few lines of poetry.

It's so embarrassing that you can't save yourself.

However, General Zhao's words of comfort did dissipate most of Song Youji's anger.

If you think about it carefully, you can't blame him.

This kid has always been stubborn. He doesn't even realize that I have forgiven him.

Whatever.

I sent him to the frontier to die, yet he still defended me in front of outsiders.

At least it's a show of filial piety!

"and many more!"

Thinking of the scene of loving father and filial son, Song Youji finally waved his hand and stopped the man in black.

"Forget it, don't spread what happened just now!"

"But you go down and inform all the princes to go hunting with me in the north of the city tomorrow. Oh, and tell the boss to bring Situ Jing and Ye Xuan along!"

Song Youji made the prediction.

With Song Yuan's ability, how could he possibly chant such a timeless poem?

That kid can't even use a brush. I'm afraid what he did yesterday must have been done by someone around him!

While hunting, find out.

Let’s see who has such great talent!