Princess Menglang is hard to change, the whole capital is embarrassed for her

The emperor suddenly understood and looked Xiao Chenze up and down nervously. "The plan has been decided. Business is more important. There's no need to demonstrate it today. Chen'er, go back home and make some preparations. Focus on saving for the trip to Xiqiang."

"Your Majesty, I thank you very much," Xiao Chenze bowed, feeling relieved. "Your Majesty, I'm going to Xiqiang. Although I'm supposed to be able to move instantly, the journey will take time. Furthermore, once we arrive in Xiqiang, we'll need to make appropriate arrangements to ensure safety, so I'm afraid it will take a while. While I'm away from the capital, please don't worry. Just wait patiently for good news from me."

The emperor sat behind the desk, looking at his son standing there. In a trance, he seemed to see himself when he was young. For some reason, moisture suddenly welled up in his eyes.

I'm old now, and I miss the past all the time.

"Father understands," he nodded, and said to Xiao Chenze, "The journey is long. Although you are supposed to take Miergan with you to teleport instantly, you can't really go it alone. After all, there are many things that require cooperation when you get there. It would be inconvenient and dangerous to go it alone. Father will provide you with more people. As for you, if you have a candidate you like, please let me know. Even if it's Fu Lizhang, Father will not hesitate. This is a serious matter and cannot be neglected. As long as you ask, Father and the general will help you. I only hope that my son will return victoriously. Father awaits your good news in Beijing."

Xiao Chenze quickly knelt on his knees and kowtowed in thanks, "Thank you, Father. I have a request. I would like to ask Your Majesty, uh, and the General to agree to let me take Miss Shen with me on this trip."

I knew it would be like this.

Fang Yao snorted and sneered in his heart.

Only Li'er's master had taught her the art of instantaneous teleportation; how could the eldest prince possibly know it? Without Li'er, how could he get Miergan to Xiqiang?

You still have to rely on Lier.

Forget it, it’s all for the Great Zhou. As long as the people of the Great Zhou are well, that’s all that matters.

For the sake of the people, Li'er should cooperate with Xiao Chenze and take Miergan to Xiqiang to solve the problem on the spot.

The Emperor was a little puzzled when he heard Xiao Chenze's request and asked curiously, "Why does Miss Shen have to come along?"

Then Xiao Chenze said, "Ever since Miergan's leg was broken, he has been sick and in pain, and occasionally has a fever and is unconscious. I am worried that he will not survive, but I don't want him to die on the road. But if we want to ensure that he survives to Xiqiang, he must be accompanied by a person with superb medical skills."

"Your Majesty, this is a matter of great importance and a top secret. If I were to find just any doctor or imperial physician, how could I trust them completely? What if someone took advantage of the situation and tampered with it while I was concentrating on the transfer? Wouldn't that be disastrous?"

"After much deliberation, I can only think of one candidate: Miss Shen. She's one of us, so there's no need to worry about leaks. Her medical skills are exceptional, ensuring Mergan can reach Xiqiang alive. That's why I'm making this request. I hope Father and the General will grant it."

The emperor subconsciously looked at Fang Yao.

Fang Yao's face darkened, but he nodded and said to the emperor, "I will tell Li'er when I get back that this is a serious matter. I am not confused and will not stop you from going, but I do have a condition."

"General, please speak." Xiao Chenze said hurriedly.

"Since this trip is under the guise of going to the Northern Frontier to fetch Madam Chu, we must ultimately return from Western Qiang to the Northern Frontier to bring her back to the capital. Your Majesty, the Chu family will be there by then, and I don't want my niece to suffer any injustice. However, judging by status, the Shen family is indeed inferior to the Duke's Mansion. If someone thinks Li'er stole Miss Chu's marriage and makes her angry, I will not tolerate it. Since I cannot accompany her to protect her, I beg Your Majesty to give Li'er a reward. It doesn't matter if it's a title or a token of trust, as long as it can ensure that Li'er will not be troubled by anyone before returning to the capital."

The emperor picked up the memorial on the table, raised it up and was about to throw it at him, but after weighing it twice, he put it down.

I knew Fang Yao was not an honest person. He wanted to get the reward before he even set off. Just ask yourself, who in the entire court would dare to do this when doing things for the emperor?

A guy who won't do anything without profit.

"Okay, I promise you." The emperor slammed the memorial on the table and shouted to the door, "Eunuch Chang."

Eunuch Chang hurriedly pushed the door open and came in, bowing and saying, "The old servant is here."

"Go to my small storeroom and bring me the dagger inlaid with ruby."

"Yes." Eunuch Chang turned and left.

The emperor glanced at Fang Yao and said, "I will give the dagger to Miss Shen. What do you think?"

Fang Yao's eyes narrowed into slits, and he smiled flatteringly at the emperor, "Your Majesty's decision is definitely the best. I have always known this."

That dagger was given to Empress Chu by the Emperor when he was still the Crown Prince. It is said that the Chu family once wanted to take it back as a family heirloom, but the Emperor did not agree.

Now awarding it to Shen Li indirectly proves the emperor's recognition of Shen Li's identity, and can also be regarded as Queen Chu's recognition of Shen Li.

With the dual approval of the Emperor and the Empress, any other person's interference would be considered disrespectful, and Shen Li could just take out the dagger and order them to kneel down.

Eunuch Chang brought the sword over, and Fang Yao quickly took it. He held it in his hand and praised it repeatedly, "What a good sword, what a good sword."

His fingers stroked the various gems inlaid on the scabbard, especially the huge ruby ​​on the hilt, and his mouth was almost drooling.

That’s what’s settled.

Then, the people in the palace heard the emperor's furious voice coming from the imperial study, scolding the eldest prince.

Then, the emperor reprimanded Xiao Chenze and Xiao Haoze, and punishments were imposed on them.

The second prince was punished by not being allowed to enter the palace for three months.

The eldest prince was punished to leave the capital and go wherever he wanted and was not allowed to come back for three months.

Early the next morning, when the city gate opened, everyone saw the eldest prince riding on a horse and leading a group of people out of the city.

After asking around, I found out that he went to the northern border to pick up the old lady of the Chu family.