As the so-called surprise, you will be able to get unexpected joy, like Xu Ruye's choice of gifts that everyone generally can't think of, and it is more suitable for his personal character, and it must be able to attract the attention and love of the emperor.

Sure enough, as soon as the emperor saw the handwriting on the little prince's homework, as well as the words and phrases that were still immature but had an obvious child's heart, the dragon's heart was very happy, and he stroked the little prince's head twice with appreciation.

"It's really good, although you are late and young, but your talent in people's livelihood issues is exactly the same as when your father was young, if you can grow up to be more than ten years old soon, your father doesn't have to work so hard like now."

When the words landed, Concubine Xian was still feeling disdainful for the emperor's favor for Xu Ruye's gift just now, and when she heard the emperor's words coldly, her eyes widened in shock like the queen.

After all, no one had thought that the little prince would also have the qualifications to compete for the throne, but the emperor said it so clearly, which also surprised them and relieved them. No matter how old the little prince is, handing over the throne to a yellow-mouthed child is simply a big joke in the world.

Thinking about it, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and didn't pay too much attention to it, but they were still a little wary of Xu Ruye.

Xu Ruye lowered his head very shyly for the emperor's commendation, and smiled embarrassedly, seemingly completely unaware of the malice constantly thrown at him around him.

The emperor was also satisfied, and read the remaining books one by one, and at this time, the banquet was also halfway through, and it was time to set off firecrackers.

Dequan inquired with the emperor, and was about to let his godson Xiao Lizi go out to inform, but at this moment, there was a sudden strange commotion outside.

"Your Majesty, it's time to set off firecrackers, the fireworks in the city tower are also being prepared, and I will invite Your Majesty and all the ministers to go upstairs to watch the ceremony in a while."

"Well," the emperor nodded, and then agreed, and heard that something was not quite right outside, he unconsciously wrinkled his brows, Xiao Huai'an didn't care about loving Su Jiao, and quickly stood up.

Then, in the midst of everyone's puzzled attention, the door of the main hall suddenly opened, and a hurried guard rushed in from the outside, and knelt down at the foot of the steps in front of the emperor.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, the big thing is not good, the reconnaissance battalion on the outskirts of the city has sent news, it is said that there is movement in Liuzhou, and the Liuzhou Thorn History is recruiting troops everywhere, and it has the meaning of marching to the capital."

"What?!" As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked, and the emperor's eyes widened in surprise.

It stands to reason that something like this, which has not yet happened, would not have to be reported by other dynasties suddenly breaking into the banquet with such fanfare. It's just that the same situation is very different when placed here by Emperor Xu Hua.

The emperor adhered to the ideas of several previous emperors of previous dynasties, and never allowed the power to be left behind, and the military power was transferred, and he was able to agree that the local assassin had the right to transfer part of the barracks, but it was only for the remoteness of the place and the fact that the military orders outside the country were not subject to it.

But if there is any news of recruiting troops and horses, stationing troops and food, even if they do not show any ill intentions, it is also a rebellion.

And in addition, the more important point is that Liuzhou is located in the southeast of the Daze Dynasty, and it is very close to the border area under the jurisdiction of Wang Chonglin, the Earl of Yong'an.

Liuzhou Assassin Shi Xu Kun was able to quietly recruit soldiers everywhere, but Earl Yong'an did not send any news, until the matter was big, and it was discovered by the reconnaissance battalion.

With just one Xu Kun, the emperor would not take him seriously, but if Wang Chonglin also had a little thought, this matter would have changed drastically.

Although Wang Chonglin has been guarding the border for more than ten years in order to maintain the stability of the country, and he and the emperor have grown up together since childhood, this does not mean that he can be loyal forever.

Regarding this point, the emperor's suspicion of Wang Chonglin can be seen from his suspicion of the Yang family, so much so that it must be eliminated quickly.

"Your Majesty—"

These thoughts were just a moment, Xiao Huai'an was the first to wake up from the news of the guards, and turned his head to ask the emperor's opinion, but he saw that the emperor's face was not very good, and he fainted deeply because of the worry in his heart.

"Your Majesty?!"

Everyone hadn't come back to their senses, and even Dequan, who was closest to the emperor, didn't notice it for a moment, and when the emperor rolled his eyes and fell down on his dragon chair, Dequan exclaimed in surprise, and knelt down beside the emperor in a choked tone.

Hearing Dequan's shout, Concubine Xian and the empress also turned their heads one after another, the two women had never been in contact with such a thing, and they were completely at a loss, so they could only stand aside and keep calling out to the emperor.

Xiao Huai'an was still the first person to understand, he hurriedly asked Su Jiao to get up and retreat, let Mu Hibiscus and Mu Rong protect her, and he came over to order Dequan.

"Your Majesty must be in a hurry, hurry up and declare the Imperial Doctor, don't move Your Majesty for the time being, send it to the side hall first, let Your Majesty have a good rest."

The princes present, like Xu Ruye, are only eight or nine years old, and Xu Ruzhu is inconvenient for his legs and feet, and the only one who can speak is Xiao Huai'an. Although Dequan has a lot of complaints about Xiao Huai'an on weekdays, for the sake of the emperor's safety now, he doesn't mind putting aside his past grievances for the time being.

"Yes, what Lord Xiao said is right, don't hurry over, bring a spring stool over, be careful, don't hurt Your Majesty."

Subsequently, according to what Xiao Huai'an said, Dequan beckoned several eunuchs to come over to help, and escorted the emperor to the side hall together, and the queen, Concubine Xian and Xu Ruzhu also followed all the way.

The people above them walked away in a row, and it was not interesting for the ministers of the rest of the hall to stare at each other, and today's Chinese New Year's Eve, as well as the emperor's thousand autumn banquet, even if it ended so sloppily.

"What is this called, I'm afraid that when Your Majesty wakes up tomorrow, he will be ready to send troops to pacify Liuzhou, right?"

"You said it easily, who has the ability to lead the troops to run so far now, and the eldest prince is not here."

The ministers stood up one after another and complained to each other, but what they said was also the truth, but Xu Lin, the prince of Earl Yong'an, vaguely felt a hint of ominous premonition before getting up.

Others may think that there is nothing, and even some people are more envious of the emperor's special favor for Earl Yong'an, but the prince of Yong'an only noticed that before the emperor fainted, the eyes that fell to her made her very uneasy.

Since ancient times, kings have been suspicious, and his father has always been low-key and likes to keep quiet, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble.

But this time the sudden riot in Liuzhou was too strange, and unfortunately, Liuzhou was very close to the border area where Wang Chonglin was stationed, and Wang Xulin was really worried that the emperor would suddenly show his jealousy of Wang Chonglin because of this.

It is located on the top of the people, but it is really not as comfortable as the ordinary people imagined, and the pressure behind it is also very great, and it often overwhelms people.

Wang Xulin easily cleaned up his mood, sighed, and then prepared to go back with his wife Hai Chaoyun sullenly.

The in-laws of the Earl of Yong'an's Mansion, the Hai family is a scholarly family, and the ancestors have also made meritorious contributions for generations, so the daughter who taught them is particularly smart and icy, and Hai Chaoyun saw her husband's appearance, and her heart suddenly guessed her worries.

She pursed her mouth and didn't speak, just quietly grabbed Wang Xulin's hand and smiled indifferently with her, and the two followed all the ministers out of the palace.

As for the heroine's side, the emperor suddenly fainted, which has already caused many people to be in chaos. Although she and Xiao Huai'an have the name of husband and wife, but in detail, the situation in which she stays in the palace is really embarrassing, and the heroine staying here can't help much.

Thinking about it, the heroine had to wait outside the palace for a while, until a little eunuch sent a letter saying that Xiao Huai'an might come back later today, so she reluctantly decided to follow Mu Hibiscus and Mu Rong back to the house first.

Today's Chinese New Year's Eve coincides with the emperor's birthday, and it should be the liveliest day in the world, but because of the various things that happened one after another, all the joyful atmosphere today has been diluted a lot.

The heroine held the hand stove that Yang Ruopei gave her, pouting and looking very unhappy, Mu Hibiscus and Mu Rong followed behind her, and they were embarrassed to say anything when they saw her like this, which made the low pressure of the heroine come all the way, and the palace maids and eunuchs who passed by in the palace were frightened, and they all left the heroine more quickly against the wall.

But I don't want to be at this time, the heroine has just crossed the long street in front of today's banquet palace, and came to a relatively wide open space in front of the imperial garden, and is walking towards the White Tiger Gate, when suddenly a snowball rushed over without long eyes, and hit the heroine's head directly, beating the heroine into a daze.

"I'm sorry, are you okay?"

The heroine was stunned for a moment, and in a daze, she heard the apology of a girl running over in the distance.

Mu Hibiscus and Mu Rong were also shocked by this sudden snowball, and then reacted, Mu Rong hurriedly took Mu Hibiscus's handkerchief and helped Su Jiao wipe off the melting snow on her head.

"Oh, the snowflakes on the ground are so dirty with all kinds of dust and mud, you have to wipe them quickly, ma'am, are you okay?"

"It's fine." The heroine shook her head slightly, and touched her left ear that had been wet, she didn't think this snowball was offensive to herself, but she thought it was quite interesting, if it weren't for Fleur's words, I'm afraid she wouldn't be able to help but join the people who played snowball fights in front of her the next moment.