The emperor's abrupt words stunned Prince Qing for a moment.

However, after thinking about it carefully, Prince Qing remembered that tomorrow was indeed the birthday of his mother, Concubine Jin.

"Damn it, my son, I even forgot the birthday of my mother and concubine!" Prince Qing said with some self-blame.

"I can't blame you. Now is your troubled year. If you forget, just forget it. However, I remember that your mother and concubine are not easy either. They have pulled you up since you were young, but you are still so unlucky. Tomorrow is your mother and concubine's birthday. I

I have already asked the Ministry of Rites to organize it. The court is in a bit of chaos now, so I don’t want to make a big show of it, so I invited a few old ministers to join in the fun, and you can come too." The emperor said calmly.

"I'm afraid it's not convenient for my son to treat his sinful body." King Qing said with some fear.

"Nonsense! That's your biological mother. What's more important than your mother's birthday? Being a sinner doesn't affect this. You haven't seen that your mother-in-law has been in a very difficult time."

Concubine Jin was neglected by the emperor a long time ago. Of course, the emperor was still conscientious and ignored her. She would visit her every ten days and a half, and occasionally she would be given some rewards. Although it was not

No matter how much I dote on her, I still care about her.

When you are a concubine in the palace, no matter how high your status is or how favored you are, you will always be old and your pearls will grow old. Mother is more valuable than her son, and this does not apply to everyone, at least not now.

"I accept your orders!" Prince Qing was of course willing to appear at his mother's birthday banquet. More importantly, it would also show in front of some ministers that he had not been completely left out.

"Just don't talk too much. You have to know that many old ministers are very critical of you now. Considering that you are the prince, they have saved you face. However, you have to hide your temper.

, I don’t want to see any unpleasant scenes at tomorrow’s banquet.” Prince Qing could only understand the emperor’s intention in saying these words.

"Father, please rest assured, I will definitely do it."

"Um."

Just when the emperor agreed and stood up to leave, King Qing suddenly remembered something.

"Father, there is something that I would like to ask." Prince Qing suddenly took the courage to say something.

The emperor glanced at him doubtfully, and wanted to wave his hand impatiently, but when he raised his hand halfway, he put it down, sat back on the chair calmly and said, "You can ask."

"Thank you, Father! I would like to ask, is Chi Zhongtian still in the capital?"

Seeing that King Qing suddenly asked about Chi Zhongtian, the emperor was quite surprised and asked: "Why, what are you asking about him?"

"My son has already heard about it. It was he who rescued my son from the thieves at that time. Moreover, it was he who arranged for someone to send me away quietly that night. Later I found out that if my son didn't leave, he might have died.

Now that he has become a target, he can be regarded as my savior. I want to thank him in person."

After hearing what Prince Qing said, the emperor's expression finally softened a lot.

"He is a member of the martial arts world, and his time is usually very tight. However, he deserves the first credit for your safe return this time. You have to thank him properly. However, he is not in the capital now. If there is an opportunity in the future, I will arrange it."

." said the emperor.

"Thank you, father!" Prince Qing said quickly.

"Chi Zhongtian is a talented person. Not to mention his martial arts skills, he is also brave and resourceful. However, this person's ambition is not small." I don't know why, but as we talked, the topic turned to this.

As soon as King Qing heard that the emperor had something to say, he quickly answered: "How can the emperor see you?"

Prince Qing was very smart. He answered the call immediately because he wanted to take the opportunity to chat more with the emperor. If he talked too much, it might be good for him. At least the emperor's anger towards him would be reduced a lot.

"It can be seen that this person is not the kind of person who keeps to himself. In time, he will probably be the most respected person in the martial arts world." The emperor said quietly.

"Then why didn't your father reuse him?" Prince Qing asked smoothly.

"It can be regarded as a reuse. This time, the southern Xinjiang incident is thanks to him. However, he still cannot be involved in the affairs of the court, otherwise it will be difficult to deal with. Now is a time of great chaos, so we cannot create extraneous problems." The emperor said.

At this time, King Qing suddenly said: "Father, we do not allow him to participate in political affairs, but we can let him help the court deal with foreign thieves. Think about it, with his help, the court will be able to deal with foreign thieves.

Wouldn’t it be more certain?”

When the emperor heard this, he gave him an approving look, and then said easily: "Of course this is good, but simply using him is not a long-term solution. The more you use him, the more you give him.

And once you give too much, what will happen if the court cannot control it in the future? Adding more power to a tiger may not lead to a wolf entering the house."

"Father, you are really far-sighted." Prince Qing didn't know whether he was flattering or he said it sincerely.

"However, if you have the opportunity in the future, you can become friends with him. It will not hurt you to make more friends like him." The emperor said.

Hearing this, King Qing couldn't help but be overjoyed, because it had been vaguely revealed that in the future, King Qing would have a chance to restore the title of king, and even be the same as before.

"My son and I cannot ask for more."

"After tomorrow, you are still here to think about your mistakes. Your second brother is also suffering losses in the west. I am already a little annoyed. You have told Zhao Weixian again. I am already a little unable to do what I want, so I must do it as soon as possible.

Find out, and then deal with you after we find out."

"My son, I obey."

As long as the emperor is willing to investigate in detail, Prince Qing believes that he can still escape. After all, Zhao Weixian did say that to him, but there is no real evidence.

But then again, if the emperor is asked to choose between him and Zhao Weixian, then everyone knows who the emperor will choose.

Thinking of this, Prince Qing was not too worried.

After leaving King Qing's place, the emperor returned to the imperial study and planned to write. However, as soon as he picked up the pen, a eunuch came in from outside and said that he was asking for an audience with the king.

Speaking of which, since returning from southern Xinjiang, the emperor has not seen the king alone.

The reason for this is probably unknown.

When he heard that the king was coming, the emperor's originally relaxed expression suddenly became tense again.

After a while, the emperor put down his pen and said: "Pass."

"According to the order!"

After a while, the king came in from outside. As soon as he entered the door, he knelt down to salute, but was stopped by the emperor.
Chapter completed!