Chapter 206: Lu Fei’s Thoughts
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“What gift?”
Emperor Wenxuan’s interest was piqued. Recently, Xiao Ming had sent all sorts of strange and fascinating items to Chang’an, so he was curious about this one.
“Reporting to Father Emperor, this gift is quite heavy. It wasn’t brought with me but is being transported separately by merchant ships via canal. It should arrive in a couple of days, at which point I will personally deliver it to you,” Xiao Ming replied.
Emperor Wenxuan felt a warmth in his heart. “You’ve put thought into this. Hmph! Unlike your brothers, who do nothing but scheme all day and never spare a thought for anything else.”
He waved his hand dismissively. “In that case, go attend to your own matters. Your mother must have mentioned the Fei family to you. I spent quite some time persuading Fei Ji. You should pay them a visit while you’re here. Since returning to Chang’an isn’t easy for you, stay a while longer. There’s also a military competition coming up—if you’re interested, you might learn something from it.”
“Understood, Father Emperor. This son takes his leave.” Xiao Ming bowed and turned to depart.
Watching Xiao Ming’s retreating figure, Feng Deshui smiled and said, “Your Majesty, Prince Qi has matured quite a bit. He could prove very useful now.”
Feng Deshui had served Emperor Wenxuan since childhood and was one of his most trusted confidants.
Emperor Wenxuan sighed. “I never expected Xiao Ming to change so much in just a few years. It seems I underestimated him before. This son of mine stays silent only to astonish when he speaks; remains still only to soar when he moves.”
“Indeed. Now, with Prince Qi in Qingzhou and Prince Wei in Jinling, the north can keep Princes Zhao and Liang in check, while the south restrains Princes Yan and Chu. The Great Yu will be more stable this way.”
Emperor Wenxuan nodded thoughtfully. “If that’s the case, perhaps we should have Xiao Ming sell cannons to Prince Wei as well?”