The Nanling tribe rebelled, and Chu Lingyang had just heard about it when he arrived.
He took a step forward and leaned in, saying, "This matter, your subject cannot shirk..."
"This matter, the Second Prince should indeed not shy away from it, however..."
The Emperor lowered his gaze, his long fingers tracing the rim of the cup again: "Recently, there has been some unrest in the palace, and tonight, there were even assassins who attempted to poison me."
Poison!
It seemed this matter was indeed true!
Everyone's hearts suddenly trembled.
"What kind of assassins dare to be so bold?" Chu Lingyang asked urgently, "Were they caught?"
Fortunately, the Emperor did not appear to be in any serious condition, meaning the poisoning incident had indeed occurred, but the assassins had not succeeded.
Everyone's thoughts were in disarray.
"No, they were not," the Emperor sighed softly, looking at Prince Ling: "But the fact that assassins could poison me within my palace indicates that my imperial palace is no longer safe!"
"These audacious rebels!" Chu Lingyang clenched his fists in anger: "If I catch them, I will never let them off lightly!"
Right under the Emperor's nose, they dared to be so presumptuous! These people were truly fearless!
They even dared to target the Emperor!
"So, the Second Prince means to be responsible for the safety of the palace and the imperial city?" the Emperor asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Your Emperor's safety, this subject will bear alone! I will not allow Your Majesty to encounter any further danger, otherwise..."
"Second Prince, there is no need to rush to swear an oath. I naturally understand your loyalty, but..."
He handed the cup back to Xiao Shunzi and looked at everyone: "Hidden arrows are difficult to guard against. In the days to come, we must be doubly vigilant."
"However, with the Second Prince voluntarily taking responsibility for the safety of the imperial city, I am at ease."
"This subject will certainly not shrink from death!"
Chu Lingyang bowed his head to receive the order.
However, as soon as these words were spoken, it seemed he remembered something.
Had he forgotten something?
"Your Majesty, then... the rebellion of the Nanling tribe..."
That's right! Wasn't he supposed to lead troops to quell the Nanling tribe?
But now, he had an important mission, and he couldn't leave!
What could be more important than the Emperor's safety?
"This..." Chu Lingyang couldn't help but look back at Prince Yu.
The Nanling tribe was one of the most powerful tribes among the nomadic peoples.
Quelling the Nanling tribe was of great significance.
If the Nanling tribe occupied Xueri City, other nomadic tribes that had surrendered would surely become restless upon seeing this.
At that time, their Southern Ming would be in peril.
Therefore, the Nanling tribe had to be subdued, and it required an important figure to go!
But, the First Prince's leg...
"I hear that Young Master Hao has become increasingly accomplished in his martial arts over the years, proficient in both literary and military arts?"
The Emperor looked at Prince Yu at this moment, a smile on his face.
Prince Yu felt a surge of frustration in his chest, but his attitude remained respectful: "Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty, it is merely..."
"Young Master Hao should also be of an age to achieve merit and establish his career."
Before he could finish speaking, the Emperor preempted him: "This time, let Young Master Hao represent our royal family and lead the troops to subdue the Nanling tribe!"
...
Chu Qianli was not taken to bathe and change clothes at all.
When they reached the bathing area, the palace maids simply helped her put on her clothes and then left.
The next person she saw was Leng Ji.
"Miss, please follow me immediately," Leng Ji said urgently.
These people were all prepared!
They were already in this palace!
What was Feng Yexuan's relationship with the Emperor?
Why could Feng Yexuan's people move freely in the Emperor's sleeping quarters?
Chu Qianli clenched her palm and angrily asked, "Where do you want to take me now?"