ted himself this way."The prince is magnanimous, with a heart as vast as the prairie." Li Chen gave a thumbs-up, not sure if he meant it or not.Yelü Guzan's lips twitched into a slight upward curve.Ju...Chapter 1341: Vile Woman, Slave to Your Mouth

Although Cheng Fu Zhao thought the woman's words were unreliable, with such urgency at hand, he had no time to ponder and could only agree.

In about an hour's time, Cheng Fuzhao and the woman arrived at the gate of the capital city.

At this time, Li Chen's carriage was already waiting for him outside the city gate.

Entering the city, it seemed as if it were waiting deliberately for Cheng Fu's return.

Chéng Fùzhào tidied his official robe and hat, then hurriedly stepped forward and knelt before the carriage, saying earnestly: "Your humble servant Chéng Fùzhào welcomes your Highness late, please punish me, Your Highness."

The carriage curtains were lifted, and Li Chen stepped out of the carriage.

He looked at Cheng Fu zhao kneeling before him, and behind him a young, alluring woman also knelt. Behind them were the other officials from Gansu Province who dared to approach but lacked the qualifications and status to come before him.

"Your Highness, we are late in greeting you. Please punish us accordingly."

A group of officials followed Cheng Fuzhao listlessly, going through the motions.

It seems they didn't take the Crown Prince seriously at all.

Li Chen ignored them and lowered his gaze to Cheng Fuzhao.

"Are you Cheng Fuzhao" Li Chen asked.

Cheng Fuzhao banged his head on the ground and replied, "I am Cheng Fuzhao, the governor-general of Gansu and Shaanxi provinces."

"The governor-general of Gansu and Shaanxi provinces, a rank 2 official. Not a small position," Li Chen said.

Cheng Fuzhao was momentarily stumped by the meaning of the sentence, and could only grit his teeth and say: "Your Majesty's grace is boundless, your humble servant has always been deeply grateful, and there is no way to repay Your Majesty and the court."

Since you know there's nothing to repay, then don't bother repaying. Give the position to those who can repay the Emperor and the court instead.

Li Chen smiled and asked softly, "How is it"

Cheng Fuzhao was dumbfounded.

What he said was just empty flattery, even a fool could tell!

However, it seems His Highness isn't deaf. He just chooses not to hear.

What, what shall we do

Completely at a loss for words, Cheng Fuzhao turned to look at his wife.

This detail caused Li Chen's eyes to narrow, and he turned his gaze towards the alluring woman.

Yet the alluring woman, though kneeling on the ground, showed no fear. Instead of looking away from Li Chen's gaze, she even smiled back at him.

She said crisply, "Your Highness, although my master hasn't accomplished anything great, he has also worked hard. During his time as governor of Gansu and Shaanxi provinces, he was diligent and conscientious. A few years ago, he even received an imperial decree of commendation."

What he's saying is that even your father praised my husband, so you shouldn't keep talking nonsense.

Li Chen's face was expressionless as he said, "Who are you"

The alluring woman replied, "My name is He Qian. I am the wife of the Governor-General of Gansu and Shaanxi, and the legitimate daughter of Commander He Long."

"When I was speaking with the Governor of Gansu and Shaanxi, when did it become your place to interrupt, woman Don't you know your place as Cheng Fuzhao's wife"

Li Chen suddenly shouted a question, leaving He Qian speechless.

Cheng Fuzhao tried to speak, but Li Chen rudely interrupted him.

"As a high-ranking official of the second rank and governor general of Gansu and Shaanxi provinces, you wield immense power over an entire province, yet you display such lack of decisiveness. You allow a woman to control your every move. And don't even mention how He Long is your equal in rank, but you married his daughter! Are you going to call him father-in-law now It's truly shameful!"

Li Chen waved his hand and said, "Come here, slap this impertinent woman twenty times."

Cheng Fu Zhao and He Qian didn't expect Li Chen to be so forceful. Startled, they didn't even have time to speak before three Jinyiwei guards approached.

Two people grabbed He Qian's shoulders, one on each side. The other person swung their arm around and started slapping her face.their eyes brimming with eagerness and anticipation.The hand hidden within the sleeve clenched slightly, then relaxed. In the briefest instant, Zhao Xuanji had made his decision."In my humble opinion,...