gnovel Chapter 7: Confronting the Princess Consort of Han – Yunnan is a Must-Go!
Chapter 7: Confronting the Princess Consort of Han – Yunnan is a Must-Go!
Not long after Zhu Gaochi and the Princess of Han left the room again, a subordinate hurriedly came to report.
"What happened?" Zhu Gaoxu asked.
"Your Highness, someone from the palace has arrived, saying that an imperial edict has been issued to you!" the man said.
"Um?!"
Zhu Gaoxu's heart skipped a beat; he had a feeling that something bad was about to happen.
Before he could react, Zhu Di's personal eunuch, Little Snot, had already walked in.
"Imperial edict has arrived!"
Little Snot took the imperial edict.
Zhu Gaochi and the Princess Consort of Han both hurriedly began to receive the imperial decree.
Zhu Gaoxu's heart skipped a beat, because he had a feeling that something bad was about to happen.
Then Little Snot began to read the imperial edict.
"By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees:"
I believe that military power is a vital instrument of the state, and the Five Military Commissions are in charge of all military affairs in the country. Only those who are both loyal and brave can be entrusted with this position. As the successor to the throne, I command the six armies and keep the peace and stability of the country and its borders in mind day and night.
Prince Gao Xu of Han, my own son, is brave and resolute, and has repeatedly participated in campaigns, making great contributions to the country. In the past, during the Jingnan Campaign, you personally braved arrows and stones, charging into battle, which greatly pleased me.
"I hereby appoint you to command the military seals and authority of the Five Armies Commandery, overseeing all military affairs both within and outside the capital. All military commands, garrisons, and border camps are at your disposal. Obey my command."
When the imperial edict was read aloud, Zhu Gaoxu's face changed.
Princess Consort of Han said with a delighted expression, "My lord, did you hear that? His Majesty has entrusted you with the military power of the Five Armies Commandery and even bestowed upon you a military tally and seal. This is truly wonderful news!"
She knew that her husband had always wanted to take control of the Five Military Commands, but Zhu Di had always disagreed.
Now things are much better. Not only does he control the Five Military Commands, but he has also been granted military authority by Zhu Di.
This is great news!
Zhu Gaoxu was about to cry.
Damn it, this old man Zhu Di insists on putting me in charge of military power!
Now that he has taken charge of the Five Military Commands, can he still go to his fiefdom?
Can he still go to Yunnan and cultivate immortality without any worries?
Little Snot handed the imperial edict and the military tally to Zhu Gaochi.
"Your Highness, congratulations!" Little Snotty said with a smile.
Zhu Gaoxu was confused and didn't answer.
"Thank you for your trouble, Eunuch." The Princess of Han quickly took the military tally and the imperial edict.
Undeterred, Zhu Gaoxu asked, "Is this really my father's intention?"
"That's right, this is His Majesty's intention. Congratulations!" Little Snot said.
Zhu Gaoxu was quite helpless, and he waved his hand.
"Alright, you can go now. I want to be alone for a while," Zhu Gaoxu said.
After the little snotty-nosed boy left, Zhu Gaoxu plopped down in a chair.
His face was slightly pale, and he said in a trembling voice, "It's over, this time it's all over."
The Princess Consort of Han gazed at the imperial edict and the military tally in her hands, still immersed in joy.
To her surprise, Zhu Gaoxu not only wasn't happy, but seemed quite upset.
Something's not right!
Normally, Zhu Gaoxu would be overjoyed.
"Your Highness, this is a good thing, shouldn't we be happy?" said the Princess Consort of Han.
"Alas, my beloved concubine, you are so naive," Zhu Gaoxu said. "His Majesty's actions are clearly intended to prevent me from going to Yunnan to assume my fiefdom!"
"I just want to establish a fiefdom, why is it so difficult?" Zhu Gaoxu said, quite displeased.
Princess Consort of Han asked in confusion, "Your Highness, I still don't understand why you want to go to your fiefdom. What are the benefits of going to Yunnan? Why do you insist on going?"
Upon seeing this, Zhu Gaoxu's eyes flashed.
He couldn't tell anyone about his cultivation of immortality, but the stunning beauty before him, the Princess Consort of Han, had been following him all along.
Historically, this Han princess was also devoted to him and never abandoned him.
Zhu Gaoxu felt it was necessary to tell her something.
"My beloved concubine, come here!" Zhu Gaoxu pulled the Princess of Han into the room.
"Why are you being so mysterious? What's wrong?"
Zhu Gaoxu said seriously, "What I'm about to tell you, you must keep to yourself and not tell anyone, understand?"
Seeing Zhu Gaochi's solemn demeanor, the Princess of Han was also very worried.
"Your Highness, has something happened?" Princess Consort of Han asked with great concern.
This was the first time she had ever seen her prince take things so seriously.
"To be honest, recently in my dream I received guidance from an immortal. He said that as long as I cultivate according to his method, I can become a true immortal," Zhu Gaoxu said.
"What?" The Princess of Han's eyes widened, and she covered her sexy little mouth.
"Your Highness, are you joking?" The Princess Consort of Han felt it was too absurd.
Could there really be immortals in this world?
"That's natural!"
To convince the Princess Consort of Han, he flicked his finger.
At this moment, a series of fireballs formed from condensed energy appeared.
This is Zhu Gaoxu's fireball technique!
"This is!!" The Princess Consort of Han was extremely shocked.
"This is immortal magic." Zhu Gaoxu smiled faintly. In order not to let others know, he withdrew his supernatural power this time.
"This is the opportunity I've received!" Zhu Gaoxu said. "As long as I follow the immortal's guidance and cultivate diligently, it's possible for me to achieve immortality in the future."
"Then tell me, will I still need to fight for the throne?"
The Princess Consort of Han gasped.
It took her a long time to gradually come to her senses.
"Your Highness, you're amazing!"
"So, in that case, you might very well become an immortal in the future?" The Princess of Han was extremely excited.
Zhu Gaoxu said, "Therefore, this time, we can only cultivate immortality in peace if we leave the capital and go to Yunnan. This is why I absolutely must go to Yunnan!"
"My beloved concubine, you should understand my good intentions, shouldn't you?"
Princess Han nodded vigorously, and said gently, "Your Highness, whatever choice you make, I will support you."
Zhu Gaoxu nodded slightly.
"Don't tell anyone about my cultivation of immortality."
Princess Han said, "Don't worry, Your Highness. If anyone asks, I'll just say that our family has thought it through and wants to go to Yunnan to take up our fiefdom and live a peaceful life as a married couple."
"As expected of my beloved concubine, she understands things immediately!" Zhu Gaoxu smiled faintly.
"As for the military tally and the Five Armies Commandery, I have no way of taking over them."
"If I really take over, not to mention my dad, I bet even my older brother would be getting restless!"
The second time I went to the Five Military Commands, I gave him the military tally. What did I want him to do?
Even if he didn't have such intentions, what would the Crown Prince think? What would the Grandson think?
Dad was just messing with him!
Fortunately, he is now a time traveler; otherwise, according to the original King of Han, he would have been fooled and manipulated by the old man countless times!
The Princess Consort of Han asked, "Then, Your Highness, what do you intend to do?"
Zhu Gaoxu took the imperial edict and the military tally, and his eyes flashed.
He quickly came up with a solution.
"In order to leave the capital, and to let my father and eldest son know that I have no ulterior motives, I plan to hold a family banquet."
"A family banquet?" The Princess Consort of Han was taken aback.
"Yes!" Zhu Gaoxu said with a smile, "This family banquet is a family banquet hosted by the three of us brothers."
"And the main purpose this time is to have a heart-to-heart talk!"