I turned the cold palace into a paradise

Chapter 245 Receiving the Order

Fubao seemed not to notice Xiao Yinchen's raised hands. He threw himself into his arms and hugged him, then sat on his lap and wouldn't get down. He kept chattering about what he had seen and heard along the way, as if it was not the first time he met Xiao Yinchen.

A wonderful feeling emerged in Xiao Yinchen's heart. This was something he had never experienced before.

Fubao had a faint milky scent that made people feel at ease. After Xiao Yinchen was stunned for a moment, the corners of his mouth rose slightly unconsciously, and he reached out and gently hugged Fubao.

The maids and eunuchs around him were so shocked that they opened their eyes wide and dared not breathe. You know, the emperor has always been cold and unpredictable, and he doesn't like to get close to people. Even the little prince didn't get this kind of treatment.

Fubao smiled secretly. He used this trick to coax his godfather, godmother and grandmother. His mother always said that he was good at acting like a spoiled child. When his mother came, he must tell her that this trick was really useful.

"Uncle, I'm hungry and I want to eat." Fubao was not polite at all.

"Okay, let's have dinner." Xiao Yinchen thought about Fubao's childhood and found it amazing. He was just a baby back then, but now he has become so clever.

If only... this was my son.

Xiao Yinchen picked up Fubao and walked towards the dining table.

Xiao Ping saw this scene as soon as he came in. The food box in his hand fell to the ground, and the soup in the food box spilled all over the floor.

His face turned pale and blue. He had originally wanted to please his father, but he did not expect to see such an eye-catching scene.

When Xiao Yinchen heard the noise, he turned to look at Xiao Ping, frowned slightly and asked unhappily: "Why are you so reckless?"

Xiao Ping knelt down hurriedly: "I heard that your father has been tired recently, so I sent you a tonic soup. I didn't want to disturb your father and... this young master."

Fubao poked his head out of Xiao Yinchen's arms and looked at Xiao Ping curiously.

Xiao Yinchen said calmly: "Get up, and don't be so clumsy in the future."

"Yes..." Xiao Ping looked at Fubao with complicated and hateful expression.

My father has never held me in his arms, but he is holding this child. He looks somewhat like my father. Could he be the child my father had outside?

"Is this my brother?" Fubao asked, blinking his big eyes.

"No." Xiao Yinchen said coldly.

Xiao Ping felt cold all over. He didn't understand what his father meant. Could it be that... he couldn't compare to a child from outside?

Xiao Yinchen ignored Xiao Ping, carried Fubao to the dining table, sat down, and ordered people to serve the food.

Fubao's cheeks were bulging with food, like a little squirrel. Xiao Yinchen couldn't help laughing at his appearance and couldn't help but pick up some food for him.

Xiao Ping sat aside and felt like a stranger, an outsider. He clenched his fists tightly, but could not hide his sad tone: "Father, I still have homework to do... I will take my leave first."

"Go ahead." Xiao Yinchen didn't even raise his head.

Xiao Ping ran out with staggering steps, as if he was the only one who would not be jealous or angry.

……

Liu Mansion.

When Liu Chuantang heard the words that Empress Liu had sent someone to convey, he was discussing it with his confidant, but then Empress Liu sent someone to bring him another message.

It is said that Xiao Yinmo's child, the one named Fubao, is now in the palace.

Liu Chuantang frowned, thinking that the emperor's move to tie Fubao into the palace might disrupt their plan. He called the person and whispered, "The plan should be advanced. Let them be prepared."

The butler took the order and left.

In the palace, Fubao burped after eating and drinking to his heart's content. Xiao Yinchen smiled dotingly and took out a handkerchief to wipe the corners of his mouth. At this time, a eunuch hurriedly came to report that Empress Liu wanted to see him. Xiao Yinchen's eyes turned cold, and he knew what Empress Liu was planning.

But he did not want Empress Liu to see Fubao, so he said: "Just say that Fubao and I are resting and will not see anyone."

Just as the eunuch turned around and was about to leave, Fubao grabbed the corner of Xiao Yinchen's clothes and said in a baby voice, "Second Uncle, please ask the Queen to come. Fubao wants to see her." Xiao Yinchen looked hesitant, and Fubao shook his arm coquettishly again.

Finally, Xiao Yinchen nodded helplessly. He also wanted to see what attitude this boy had towards Queen Liu.

After Empress Liu entered the palace, she saw Fubao leaning intimately against Xiao Yinchen. She felt even more jealous, but she still had a gentle smile on her face: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. This must be your eldest brother's child, Fubao. Fubao, I am your second aunt."

Of course Fubao knew her. Godmother Jiaojiao had said that this bad second aunt almost killed him when he was a child.

Then he pretended to be surprised and asked, "How do you know I'm Fubao's?"

Empress Liu's expression froze. "I heard from the eldest prince that there is a child about his age in the palace. I also saw that you look somewhat like the emperor, so I think it must be my eldest brother's child."

"Wow!! You're so smart!"

Xiao Yinchen smiled coldly: "Yes, the Queen is really smart. She can guess this. I don't know if she is too well-informed..."

Empress Liu quickly explained: "Your Majesty, I was just guessing..."

Xiao Yinchen had lost all patience with her: "Since you've seen it, go down. Instead of staring at something unnecessary, it's better to take good care of the eldest prince, his clumsy hands and feet..."

"Your Majesty, I will follow your instructions." Queen Liu turned pale and bowed to take her leave.

But when he turned around, the expression on his face became distorted.

Xiao Yinchen! You even treated Xiao Yinmo's child differently, but you are so cruel to my child! Don't blame me for not caring about the love between husband and wife!

……

The next morning, the atmosphere in the court was particularly solemn. The ministers all had different expressions. Some frowned, looking worried; others were whispering to each other.

Xiao Yinchen had just sat upright on the dragon throne.

A minister hurriedly walked out of the queue, fell to his knees with a thud, and said loudly: "Your Majesty! Something terrible has happened! Luozhou and Qizhou are both in a state of emergency. According to reports from the front, half of the army led by Prince Rong has already approached the two states. The situation is extremely critical!"

When these words were spoken, everyone in the court was shocked.

Before everyone could come to their senses, another minister stepped forward quickly, knelt down and kowtowed, saying: "Your Majesty, I have something important to report. Recently, an army of 20,000 people from Qingzhou is heading towards Yongzhou. In my opinion, they are clearly trying to rebel!"

For a moment, there was an uproar in the court, the ministers were all terrified and the sound of discussion was endless.

Everyone knows the current situation of the imperial court. Because they cannot afford the military funds, many soldiers have been laid off.

Moreover, there are no generals who can lead troops into battle.

Faced with such a serious situation, Xiao Yinchen remained as steady as a rock. He narrowed his eyes slightly and glanced coldly at His Highness and his ministers.

At this moment, Liu Chuantang, who had been silent all the time, suddenly stepped forward, clasped his hands together, and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, I have just learned a piece of news. I heard that it was your Majesty who captured Prince Rong and Yunyue's son Fubao, causing the two of them to lose their composure. I wonder if this is true?" After saying that, he raised his head and stared at the emperor on the dragon throne - Xiao Yinchen.

Hearing this, Xiao Yinchen raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a cold smile, and said sarcastically: "Minister Liu, I didn't expect that you are so well-informed." His sharp eyes like an eagle swept over Liu Chuantang, as if he could see through what the other was thinking.

When Liu Chuantang heard this, his face suddenly changed. He knelt down and kowtowed again, shouting, "Your Majesty!!! You must not do this! This Fubao is the only child of Prince Rong's mansion, and Yunyue's darling. If you do this, aren't you forcing the two families to rebel? Your Majesty, please think twice before you act!"

Xiao Yinchen snorted coldly: "Minister Liu, are you threatening me? I am the ruler of a country, how can I allow others to threaten me at will."

Liu Chuantang's forehead was covered with cold sweat, and he shook his head hurriedly: "I dare not, but I hope Your Majesty will put the overall situation first."

Xiao Yinchen pondered for a moment and spoke slowly: "I did not have any ill intentions in bringing Fubao into the palace. I just wanted to see my nephew and see if Prince Rong and Yunyue had any intention of being disloyal. As for Prince Rong and Yunyue, if they stop here, I will protect Fubao."

"Minister Liu, since you are so dedicated to the country and the people, you should lead the army to Yongzhou. Yongzhou only has 20,000 soldiers, and I think Minister Liu should be able to handle it."

Different people have different tasks. Of course, military officers are in charge of war. Now that the emperor has asked Liu Chuantang, a civil servant, to take charge, everyone is very surprised.

"Yes, I accept your order." Liu Chuantang kowtowed and accepted the order.

No one expected that Liu Chuantang would actually accept the order. Now all the court officials smelled something different.