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Consort Xi stood to the side with a faint smile, and gradually, the Little Prince stopped crying. With tear-filled eyes, he looked at Mo Xiao Li, feeling as if those eyes were filled with complaints against him. He couldn't help but feel a mix of amusement and exasperation. He walked over and handed the Little Prince to Liu Wet Nurse, then turned to Consort Xi behind him and said, "Today I will stay here; let's have lunch here."
Consort Xi's joy was hard to conceal. She exchanged a glance with Yun Ruo, who then stepped out, and she approached again, handing him the Heater. "Your Majesty is feeling quite cold; you should come over and warm up."
Mo Xiao Li took the Heater from Consort Xi and quietly gazed at her without speaking. When he saw her shyly lower her head, he finally said, "Consort Xi, do you think what I did was right? Han Zhe is still so young, yet I have taken away the Empress Dowager from him. Will he blame me in the future?"
"This matter is not what any of us wished for; please don't take it to heart. The Little Prince will definitely not blame you," Consort Xi quickly reassured him, lowering her head again in embarrassment.
Since sending the Little Prince over, the Emperor had been visiting him frequently. Although he understood it was all for the Little Prince's sake, as long as he was willing to step into her palace, it meant she still had a chance. After all, since the Empress had been deposed, the Emperor had not favored any concubines in the harem for a long time. Even the newly entered Imperial Noble Consort did not have that privilege.
After lunch, Mo Xiao Li left. Not far out, he saw Li Fusheng waiting respectfully and already understood what was happening. He walked over a few steps, and Li Fusheng hurriedly bowed and said, "Your Majesty, the officials are ready and waiting for you in the hall."
Nodding, he set off toward Yun Jin Palace. Just as he reached the entrance, he heard some discussions inside. "I wonder what the Emperor means this time?"
"Indeed, the current Emperor is becoming increasingly difficult to fathom; I've never seen him so angry before."
"Exactly."
Upon hearing this, Mo Xiao Li stepped out. As he entered, everyone quickly fell silent. Prime Minister Kang saw this and hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, we have already devised a strategy and hope you will consider it."
Mo Xiao Li sat in the position symbolizing the throne and looked down at everyone. "Now our Western Yan people cannot live in peace; as their leaders, you must always think of your citizens. However, I see nothing being done about it. From today onward, if such things happen again, I will not be lenient!"
"We shall obey your command," everyone replied in unison as they knelt on the ground.
"Well then, let's start with Prime Minister Kang."
Upon hearing this, Prime Minister Kang stepped forward respectfully and said, "Your Majesty, as you know, the Northern Snow Disaster has caused many deaths among the common people. Therefore, for the sake of the people, we must send a reliable person to the disaster area to assess the situation and bring relief funds and food supplies. This way, not only can we alleviate the disaster, but more importantly, we can strengthen the people's trust. This plan serves two purposes and its impact will be far-reaching."
After finishing his statement, Prime Minister Kang proudly glanced at General Mu beside him, thinking that he was just a reckless warrior who could not possibly come up with such a good strategy.
However, General Mu was not to be outdone and respectfully said, "Actually, I have been studying this issue for some time. If we follow what Kang Daren has suggested, then who would this reliable person be? We all know that every year when relief supplies are distributed, they often get lost in layers of bureaucracy, and by the time they reach the disaster victims, there is hardly anything left. Therefore, I believe the best solution would be for you to personally go to the disaster area with a large amount of supplies. This way, both the people's trust and the supplies will be ensured."
As soon as he finished speaking, many began to praise his plan as being exceptionally good. Some even knelt on the ground to request that Mo Xiao Li approve this matter.
Seeing this, Mo Xiao Li merely chuckled lightly and said, "Is this all you can come up with? I thought you might devise some better strategies. Perhaps I should not have had any expectations of you from the beginning. Don't you know that over the years, the Former Emperor has already devised better methods for aiding disaster victims? It seems that while you all speak of benevolence and morality, when it comes to actually helping the people, each one of you is utterly useless!"
"We are terrified," everyone replied in unison as they knelt down.
Mo Xiao Li stood up again and scanned the crowd before saying, "Perhaps you think I can easily be deceived, but do not forget the saying 'walls have ears.'" After saying this, he turned and left, leaving everyone looking at each other in confusion as they slowly retreated.
After exiting Yun Jin Palace, Mo Xiao Li walked straight ahead while Li Fusheng hurriedly tried to keep pace with him. Once they circled around Imperial Garden, Li Fusheng suddenly leaned in closer and said mysteriously, "Your Majesty, Servant has something to say."
Mo Xiao Li frowned and continued walking until they reached Tianming Palace. Zuo Yunqing was stationed outside to guard it; inside the vast hall were only the two of them. Li Fusheng hesitantly said, "Your Majesty, Servant knows this question should not be asked, but many people were discussing earlier that you would soon release the Empress."
Hearing this made Mo Xiao Li's heart skip a beat; he immediately looked at him angrily and asked, "Who said such a thing?"
"Your Majesty, it is not important who spread such rumors; what matters is why they would say such things. Have you not thought about it carefully?" Li Fusheng hurriedly replied.
Mo Xiao Li looked at Li Fusheng beside him, his eyes filled with disbelief. "Could it be?"
"Yes, Your Majesty. It seems those people are targeting the Empress this time. They have only released the news for now, allowing those who covet the position to take action against the Empress. Therefore, Your Majesty, you must think carefully. If you continue to keep the Empress imprisoned, you may never see her again in this lifetime. You should understand the intricacies of the harem better than any servant, so please consider this seriously."
Listening to Li Fusheng's advice, memories of the past kept replaying in his mind, making him feel somewhat restless. He waved his hand and said, "Forget it, you should leave for now. I want to be alone."
Li Fusheng had no choice but to respectfully bow and, before leaving, looked at him with concern and sighed softly. Once there was no one left in the hall, Mo Xiao Li finally sat down on a nearby chair. If all of this were true, if that day really came to pass, would he truly be able to accept such a reality? Just like the deep longing he had felt over these days.
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