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Chapter 243 Entering the Palace at the Same Time (2)

Inside the Health Preservation Hall, Eunuch Fuquan carefully handed a cup of tea to the Emperor. The Emperor sat on the dragon throne, his face gloomy, his anger evident. He took the cup, took a sip, and then set it down again with a slight clinking sound, as if venting his anger. Seeing the two men enter, he turned to look at them.

Minister Mu and the Duke of Huguo stepped forward and kowtowed, "Your Majesty, your humble servants pay their respects. Long live Your Majesty."

"My two beloved ministers, please stand up." The emperor raised his hand and said slowly.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." The two said and then stood up.

"What do you two dear ministers have to say?" Since these two were his most trusted ministers, the emperor started talking directly.

"Your Majesty, I have just received a letter from Zixuan from the northern border, informing me of the great victory in the northern border. This is a great joy for our Jin Dynasty. So I thought of reporting this to Your Majesty first. I believe Mu En's report should also be on the way to Beijing." Prime Minister Mu stepped forward, bowed to report, and presented the scroll in both hands.

The Duke of Huguo also stepped forward, presented the scroll, and said, "Your Majesty, I have also received the letter from Chuzhou. Please review it."

Eunuch Fuquan immediately stepped forward, took the scrolls from the two men, turned around and walked to the emperor's side, and handed the scroll in his hand to the emperor.

When Changsun Hongze heard Mu Xiang talk about the great victory in the northern border, he leaned forward, his eyes wide open and shining. At this moment, he quickly took the scroll from Fuquan's hand and couldn't wait to unfold it and read it.

"Good! Good! Good!" Changsun Hongze cheered loudly as he watched! The previous anger on his face had long since dissipated, replaced by full of joy and relief.

After reading the two letters in his hands, he looked up at Prime Minister Mu and the Duke of Huguo, his face full of joy, and said loudly: "That's great. After fighting for so many years, we finally defeated those ambitious people in the State of Yu. It's not easy!" The emperor's voice echoed in the hall, with the joy of finally being released after being suppressed for a long time.

"Zixuan and Chuzhou also showed their prowess in this battle. They will surely become the next generation of outstanding generals of our dynasty." The emperor nodded slightly, highly praising the achievements of the two men, his words full of praise and expectation. "Their heroic performance in the northern border not only relieved my worries, but also won peace and tranquility for the people of Dajin. I will never forget such achievements. When Mu En's report arrives, I will reward them according to their merits and commend those soldiers who fought bravely on the battlefield, letting them know that their efforts are seen and remembered by me."

Upon hearing this, Prime Minister Mu and the Duke of Huguo hurriedly saluted again and said in unison: "Your Majesty is wise. This is the duty of the soldiers. It is also a way to show loyalty to Your Majesty and serve the Jin Dynasty." They were well aware of the excitement and emotion in the emperor's heart at the moment, and they also understood the far-reaching significance of this victory for the entire Jin Dynasty. They were also very proud and honored that their own sons could make such great contributions.

The Duke of Protectorate immediately said, "Your Majesty, regarding the transportation of grain and fodder this time..." He did not finish his words, but looked up at the emperor.

The Emperor naturally understood what he hadn't said. The old Duke had already gone to the palace to share the details. He had also just heard Zhong Chuzhou say he needed to investigate something. He presumably thought this was the reason for his delay in returning to the capital. He pressed his hand, then glanced sideways at Fuquan. Fuquan understood and stepped forward to lead the other servants out of the Health Hall, then turned and closed the door.

"Did Chu Zhou go to investigate this matter?" The emperor asked slowly after the palace door closed.

"Your Majesty, yes." The Duke of Protector of the Country replied respectfully.

"Well. With his intelligence, he should be able to find out something. By the way, where is that person imprisoned now? What can he confess?" The emperor frowned slightly and continued to ask.

"Only my father knows where he is being held. He said that although this boy is young, he is also very tough. He hasn't confessed anything useful yet." The Duke of Protectorate showed a trace of shame on his face.

"Anyone who can let that old fox manage these things without worrying about them can't be a spineless person." The emperor sneered, with a bit of sarcasm and insight in his words, as if he was afraid of and disdainful of the power behind the imprisoned person. "Tell the old Duke that there is no need to worry. I want to see how long he can keep his stubborn mouth." The emperor said with gritted teeth.

"Yes, I obey your order." The Duke of Protector of the Country bowed and accepted the order.

During this process, Mu Xiang stood aside without saying a word. The emperor had already told him about this matter before, and it was a serious matter. At present, the situation was unclear, so he could not intervene. The emperor did not ask him to withdraw, so he just kept listening.

After the emperor and the Duke of Protectorate finished talking about this matter, he stepped forward and said to the emperor: "Your Majesty, I have one more thing to do." He remembered that there was a task that Jin'an had given him that had not been completed.

The emperor raised his hand and said, "Prime Minister, just say there is no need to defend yourself."

"Your Majesty, do you still remember Lin Qian, the daughter of Minister Lin?" Prime Minister Mu said respectfully.