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Beiming Hao understood the emperor's intentions, but he was indifferent.
His lack of concern did not mean others were indifferent to his existence.
If Queen Wang had someone she disliked the most, Beiming Hao would be the first on that list.
Thanks to her teachings and influence, Beiming Li had always viewed Beiming Hao as a thorn in his side, even though he was uneducated and possessed nothing, not even a decent residence.
Even though he was the laughingstock of the capital, Beiming Li was still not satisfied.
Yes, because no matter how useless Beiming Hao was, he had a supportive maternal family, and Beiming Hao's biological mother was none other than the former Empress Yu.
If Empress Yu had not passed away at such a young age, the position of Queen would never have gone to the Royal Family.
The Yu Family had been a prominent clan in Western Moon for centuries, possessing absolute power and influence. Every emperor's right-hand man would surely include someone from the Yu Family.
As for the women of the Yu Family, if they entered the palace, they would inevitably become Queens.
However, even with the former Queen, there was no fortune; she left behind a young Beiming Hao all alone. Surrounded by wolves, jackals, tigers, and leopards in the deep palace, it was truly remarkable that he had survived until now, thanks in no small part to the care of the Yu Family.
Beiming Hao sat quietly with his eyes closed when suddenly his name was mentioned.
"Reporting to Father Emperor, our Western Moon's prestige has been trampled upon. I believe we can send someone to take over matters at the border and certainly capture the bandits while also demonstrating your benevolence towards your subjects."
"Very good, very good. Li Er, this idea is excellent. Do you have any suitable candidates in mind?" The emperor, Imperial Countenance, was delighted and even changed how he addressed him.
The mention of Li Er brought them closer together as father and son and announced to the civil and military officials that Beiming Li was his most favored son while rendering the others insignificant.
A few younger officials felt their hearts tremble with anger but dared not express it.
The gentle prince smiled: "Father Emperor, I believe Fourth Prince can go. Firstly, as a prince, he can represent you in comforting the affected people. Secondly, it will help develop Fourth Prince's abilities. After all, he has been staying in the residence without doing anything significant. Father Emperor should give opportunities to his younger brothers."
As soon as the words were spoken, everyone was stunned.
Beiming Hao suddenly looked up, a bit flustered: "Father, I’m afraid I won’t be able to handle it well. Why not let someone else do it? Eldest Brother or Second Prince can do it too!"
Such behavior only confirmed his cowardice and inability to take on great responsibilities.
Unexpectedly, the Crown Prince earnestly advised him: "Fourth Prince, after all, you are not that young. You can't keep going on like this without doing anything. You need to achieve something. Trust your royal brother; when you return this time, you must make everyone see you in a new light."
"At that time, I will ask Father to arrange a marriage for you. Look, you are already twenty years old; it's time for you to settle down. Be obedient!"
This scene of brotherly affection made the officials nod repeatedly: "The Emperor is wise! The Crown Prince is benevolent! Our Western Moon will surely prosper!"
The continuous flattery made the Emperor laugh heartily: "Good, it’s settled then. Come, draft the decree!"
"By imperial command, the Emperor decrees that Fourth Prince Beiming Hao shall personally go to the Northern Edge to assist General Zhong Kui in pacifying the bandits. Thus it is commanded!"
Thus, Beiming Hao's upcoming itinerary was set.
"We leave in two days. Fourth Brother, go back and prepare!" The Emperor did not give Beiming Hao any chance to refute.
"Dismissed!"
With this matter settled, both civil and military officials clearly saw Beiming Li's position in the Emperor's heart.
"It's all because of Queen Wang. She's so old yet has such a captivating face; now the Emperor has no mind for morning court sessions."
"The wind from the edge has left the Emperor so disoriented he can hardly find his way!"
Two relatively upright officials whispered to each other, unable to tolerate Beiming Li's complacent behavior. What kind of strategy is that? It's just a conventional approach that any ordinary person could think of!
What is there to be so proud about?
"Alright, alright, enough of that. There might be others listening, so let’s pretend we didn’t hear anything."
There were more than just a few who shared this sentiment, but after years in office, they could not speak as boldly as the young ones. Everyone adhered to the mindset of seeking to avoid mistakes rather than striving for achievements.
As a result, the strength of the Western Moon diminished day by day, yet those in power remained self-satisfied and isolated, constantly boasting about the vastness of their territory and the might of their military, claiming that no one dared to invade.
The seemingly solid government structure was actually fragile and vulnerable.
After leaving court, Beiming Hao rushed straight to his residence. The Crown Prince's sudden proposal was definitely not a moment of inspiration; there must be some unknown scheme behind it.
As for going to the border, it was clearly a trap, but he had no choice but to jump into it.
"Sir, what should we do now?"
"Act according to orders!" Beiming Hao was succinct with his words; if two words would suffice, he would not use three, and if three would do, he would not use four.
Following this pattern, despite appearing calm on the surface, few could truly discern his thoughts.
In a grand hall of the palace, a man dressed in a Bright Yellow Four-Clawed Python Robe quietly entered.
"Li Er, how did it go? Did the prey take the bait?"
"Father, are you not at ease with me taking action?"
"That's good!" The woman seated in the main position wore a Crimson Phoenix Robe. Time had left little mark on her face; the slight lift at the corners of her eyes exuded an enchanting aura that could make any man hold his breath and unable to look away with just a glance.
The Emperor had been captivated by those eyes for decades.
She calmly tended to her nails, delicately working on the Dandelion design. Her slender fingers were nothing short of perfect; a woman like her, if judged solely by her appearance, was irresistible.
"As long as he leaves the capital, let him go without return!"
Such ruthless words came from her rosy cherry lips, sending an inexplicable chill down one's spine.
"Rest assured, Empress, the ambushers have already been arranged!" Beiming Li's eyes glinted coldly.
"Hehe!" The crisp laughter made the palace maids in the hall shiver; every time the Empress laughed like this, someone would inevitably face misfortune.
They silently lowered their presence.
"Beiming Hao, after your soul departs, who will the Yu Family support? You mustn't blame me; if you want to blame someone, blame the Yu Family for being too powerful. I can't rest easy!"
She had secured her position in the harem, but women in the harem could not participate in politics. The most crucial factor in seizing power was still a strong maternal family.
The Wang family had previously been just mediocre officials who benefited from her entering the palace, and now they were gradually fading away.
However, compared to the well-established Yu Family, the Wang family was far inferior; their wealth was not even on the same scale.
On his journey, danger lurked at every turn. Beiming Hao did not greet anyone and left the capital early.
It remained uncertain how much Beiming Hao and Queen Wang were involved in this matter and what their intentions were.
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