An Eight-year-old Princess

Chapter 1400 An Echo Of His Idea

But on second thought, she knew his majesty was busy with political affairs all day long, and he had

little spare time, let alone entertainment.

It would be nice if Liu Wenan could help him relax himself by telling the interesting things from what he

had read from the scripts.

Thinking of this, Yun Shang's gaze at Liu Wenan softened a little, "Master Liu, what kind of story or

opera scripts do you like to read? Where did you get them?"

"What I usually read are miscellaneous, but most of them are quite interesting. I just read these books

in order to pass the time and adjust my mood. And most of the story scripts are borrowed from the

Imperial Library... "

Yun Shang nodded, "There are indeed a lot of books in the Imperial Library, and every month new

books are being stacked on the shelves there. However, most of them are serious books. There are not

too many books of opera scripts.

Well, I'll ask someone to collect some interesting story or opera scripts from outside the palace and

send them to Master Liu. You can read them more when you are free." Content from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.

Liu Wenan was flattered, "How dare I bother your majesty?"

Yun Shang said with a gentle smile, "His majesty is usually tired after dealing with state affairs. I'm

really grateful that Master Liu can tell his majesty something interesting in his spare time. Actually I am

asking people to collect those books not for you, but for his majesty. If his majesty is in a good mood, I

will naturally be happy. "

Liu Wenan was suddenly enlightened, "Yes, your majesty. Don't worry. I will do my best to make his

majesty happy."

Soon, Luo Qingyan changed into his usual clothes and walked out. Yun Shang changed the topic

naturally and asked Luo Qingyan, "Have your majesty decide the name list of the officials

accompanying you for autumn hunting this time?"

"Not yet," Luo Qingyan smiled and said, "but I have already had some ideas in my mind. Cao Han will

be taken there."

That was exactly what Yun Shang wanted to talk about. Hearing this, Yun Shang couldn't help but look

up at Luo Qingyan.

Of course, Luo Qingyan knew what that look meant. He smiled and said, "We great minds think alike,

don't we?"

Yun Shang spat at Luo Qingyan, "Your majesty, since you hope Xia Houjing to chase you, how can Xia

Houjing have no suitable spy among these accompanying officials?

"The Cao clan is the most obvious one among Xia Houjing's party supporters. Cao Han has just come

to show his loyalty to me, and he even told me that Xia Houjing is hidden by the Cao clan, which made

me suspect the Cao clan. Thus it's not appropriate to bring the other members of the Cao clan with us.

Of course, Cao Han is the best choice."

"Okay." Luo Qingyan nodded, "I think so too."

What she said was an echo of his idea about the great minds thinking alike.

"……" Yun Shang was speechless. She snorted and sat down at the desk.

Since Yun Shang moved to the Taiji Palace, Luo Qingyan had ordered to set up a desk next to his

imperial table for Yun Shang. Seeing Yun Shang's behavior, Luo Qingyan lowered his eyes and

chuckled. He then also walked over to sit at the imperial table.

Yun Shang didn't really lose her temper actually. Seeing Luo Qingyan sit down, she asked, "By the

way, shall we take Chengye with us when going hunting in the south?"

It was rare for Luo Qingyan to be hesitant about this matter, "I haven't decided it yet."

Yun Shang frowned, "Xia Houjing won't go with us at the beginning. He will stay in the Jin City waiting

for his opportunity. But when he finds out that he is poisoned, he will most likely find a way to get the

antidote.

If we keep Chengye in the palace, I'm afraid that after Xia Houjing finds out that he is poisoned, he will

try his best to take Chengye away and hold him as a hostage in exchange for antidotes with us.

But if we take Chengye to the hunting ground, I think it won't be peaceful in this hunting trip. I'm really

worried."

Luo Qingyan nodded, "Yes. So I haven't decided it yet."

Yun Shang thought for a long time. At last she gritted her teeth and suggested, "We'd better take

Chengye with us. I'll be relieved if Chengye is by the side of your majesty's."

Hearing Yun Shang's words, Luo Qingyan was not surprised. "Okay, we'll take him with us."

Then he smiled again, "Don't worry. Chengye will be fine staying with me. Although I don't have many

other abilities, I am sure I can protect my wife and children. "

"Okay."

Yun Shang certainly believed in Luo Qingyan. She just nodded and the matter was decided.

The imperial court soon began to be busy preparing for the autumn hunting, but Yun Shang had

nothing to do these days.

Being free and at leisure, Yun Shang went to pay a visit to Lord Hua Guo's mansion.

When she was chatting with Lady Hua Guo, Lord Hua Guo came in a hurry.

"Grandfather," Yun Shang greeted.

Lord Hua Guo bowed and then said frankly, "I heard that your majesty is here, so I came here in a

hurry. I have something to beg the Empress for help."

"Grandpa, what is it? Grandfather, it's not a big deal. Just tell me. Don't be so courteous. "

"It's not a trifle matter." Lord Hua Guo thought for a moment and went on, "Actually, it's a political affair.

Although the imperial household members are not allowed to interfere with any political affairs. Thus I

just want to tell you about it here. If you think it's feasible, please help me to report it to his majesty. If

you feel reluctant about it, just ignore it."

Yun Shang was surprised, "Grandpa, please go ahead."

"I heard that his majesty is going to build an elite navy troop?"

Yun Shang wasn't surprised that Lord Hua Guo would know about it. He had led the army for many

years, and he was most familiar with the territory in the army. In order to establish the navy, the

government needed to get people from some of the elite troops. It was normal for the Lord Hua Guo to

hear the news. Thus she answered," Yes."

"I have a grandson, who is the sixth in the clan. He is quite disappointing. He is good at military tactics

and arrays, and he is not bad at martial arts either. However, when he was young, he almost died from

a horse crash. Later on, he didn't dare to ride again. I used to beat and scold him a lot, but once he got

near the horse, his legs got weak. Thus the chance is very limited for him to go to the battlefield.

Fortunately, he is a good swimmer. I think if you can let him join the navy, there may be some scope for

his abilities.."

Fearing that Yun Shang might misunderstand him, Lord Hua Guo added before Yun Shang could

answer, "I don't want to get a position for him in the navy. I just hope that he can participate in the

training like the other soldiers selected by his majesty so that he can seek his own future. If he can do

something in the future and make contributions, it is also his fortune. "

Yun Shang smiled, "Just for such a trifle? Grandfather, don't worry. I will tell the Emperor about it. There

have been generals in the Hua clan for generations, so the young men taught and cultivated from the

clan are naturally very outstanding. Since that cousin can't ride a horse, it's a good idea for him to go to

the navy. "

"That's great." Lord Hua Guo was overjoyed, "I'll call him over to thank the Empress."