eally had no desire to play riddles with Li Chen, so he went straight to the point: "Wolf or tiger, it matters little. This concerns the only son of this old minister. Even if I am used, there is noth...Chapter 527: Business Mutual Boasting

Zhao Xuanji said this, Li Yinhu had no choice but to stay.

After a moment, Sanzang, holding his whisk in hand, was led by the steward to the back garden, before Zhao Xuanji.

"I have met the elder statesman."

Sān Bǎo smiled softly and glanced at Lǐ Yín Hǔ before bowing to Zhào Xuán Jī.

"The factory director is very polite."

He wasn't as imposing or aloof as I had imagined. Instead, Zhao Xuanji was very polite. He smiled and asked, "Master, you must be very busy tending to the Crown Prince. How did you find time to visit my humble abode today Did the Crown Prince send for you"

Sānbǎo smiled and said, "Grand Advisor, your foresight is amazing. The Crown Prince indeed has something to ask of you and would like you to visit the East Palace."

"Sounds good."

Zhao Xuanji put down the scissors in his hand and stood up, saying: "Since it's something concerning the Crown Prince, there's no time to waste. Please wait a moment, Master Factory. This old man will change into a set of clothes and then follow you."

"Please go ahead, Elder."

After Zhao Xuanji left, the Three Treasures looked at Li Yinhu meaningfully and bowed first: "I have met Prince Zhao."

Li Yinhu said faintly, "You flatter me."

"I wonder what business the Crown Prince has summoned the Grand Tutor for"

"The three treasures replied: "I wouldn't dare to ask about matters concerning the prince. If King Zhao wants to know, he should wait for the Grand Scholar to return and ask him directly."

Li Yinhu smiled faintly and said, "Factory Director is truly loyal."

Although Li Yinhu was a prince, the three treasures didn't take him seriously. He said lightly, "Between sovereign and subject, there is always the hierarchy of subject first then family. As the crown prince now governs in the stead of the emperor, he is the heir apparent. Naturally, I must be loyal to the crown prince."

"There's something in those words, isn't there" Li Yinhu said coolly.

"I dare not," replied the Three Treasures. "It's just the literal meaning, nothing else."

Li Yinhu let out a snort and stopped paying attention to Sānbǎo.

After a moment, Zhao Xuanji changed his clothes and went out, heading to the East Palace with Sanzang.

Looking at the two backs, Li Yinhǔ narrowed his eyes slightly. He clenched his fists, his desire for power burning even brighter in his heart.

Moments later, in the East Palace's Hall of Governance.

Li Chen saw Zhao Xuanji bowing and smiled warmly as he got up to help him. He said affectionately, "Elder Zhao, you don't have to be so polite. Now that government affairs are busy, many things need to be sorted out by the cabinet one by one. It's really hard work for Elder Zhao. In the future, when Elder Zhao sees me, there is no need to bow."

Zhaoxuanji moved, cupping his hands together and saying: “Your Highness's kindness moves me deeply. Everything I do is within my duty. However, matters of etiquette between ruler and subject are important and should not be taken lightly. It’s best to follow the proper procedures, otherwise people might say that an old minister like myself is taking advantage of his position, which wouldn't be good.”

"The Grand Elder is upright and honest, loyal to the court with all his heart. He is truly a role model for the people."

"Your Highness, with your countless affairs and tireless efforts, brings blessings to our nation."

Both of them were skilled at boasting about each other's business accomplishments. If an uninformed person saw this scene of harmony between ruler and subject, they might think they had arrived in a prosperous and flourishing era.

Whether or not they each had ulterior motives, this good start was exactly what Li Chen wanted.

He casually brought it up: "A few days ago, the cabinet submitted a memorial saying that they wanted to give King Zhao more responsibilities, asking him to be in charge of suppressing the White Lotus Sect in the capital region. I saw it, but I'm worried about my younger brother. He's not yet mature enough to handle this kind of task. Dealing with the White Lotus Sect is extremely dangerous; if things go wrong, it could easily lead to disaster. I really can't bear to let him take such a risk." brings you here today" Su Jinpa asked."Nice to see you."Li Chen saw that Su Jinpa had given up on taking off the ring, and he walked forward contentedly with his hands behind his back."I was going to...