Chapter Twenty-Five: Truly Unbecoming

had met the Fifth Prince! Though Su Wenhao’s heart was filled with worry and anxiety, he kept a composed demeanor on his face. He remained calm, polite, and respectful as always."Hmm!" Ruitianling co...The spirit doctor smiled and stroked his beard, looking up and down at the Fifth Prince. Hmm That's not right... He looked him up and down again, his brow furrowed in confusion. Just as he was about to ask, Bai Butler spoke first.

“Your Majesty, your face…” How could there be five fingerprints… Rui Tianling glanced at Bai Guanjia and walked straight out. 。This little brat seems to have failed last night, oh well, he can't even handle a little girl, what a shame. 。The primordial spirit doctor touched his goatee. 。The prince and the third prince smelled gossip, huddled around the Divine Physician wanting to get to the bottom of things. Ruitian Lingchao gave them both a cold look, and the two immediately retreated like wilted eggplants from the Five Kings' Mansion. 。 The Sixth Prince was completely out of it, immersed in an overwhelming sense of grief. His godlike older brother had been humiliated by those rustic boors yesterday... Fortunately, the Sixth Prince had a dedicated steward, Steward Gong. Steward Gong was used to the Sixth Prince's moods and decisively pulled him onto the carriage and headed for the palace. 。In the court, both the romantic Third Prince and the boundless Sixth Prince stood solemnly on either side like the Fifth Prince. 。"The Emperor's memorial has already been read to you all. If you have any thoughts, please share them." 。The one seated upon the Dragon Throne was none other than Emperor Tian of the Reigning Dynasty. Though he was nearing fifty, due to his meticulous care and upkeep, he appeared to be around forty, still a man brimming with charisma. 。The emperor sitting on the throne was enveloped in the aura of a peak man, a domineering presence. Looking at his several sons, his brows and eyes gradually relaxed, revealing a hint of pleasure. 。He is very satisfied with all of his sons. 。The crown prince need not speak, he has been cultivated as the heir since childhood, excelling in both civil and military affairs. 。

Second Master Wang didn't like court life, he preferred the study. He was quite accomplished in poetry, prose, and song writing, so he requested to teach at the Imperial Academy. In his spare time, he would also write books.

He also has a habit of carrying a book with him wherever he goes, so he can read it anytime. 。The Three Kings were admired by the daughters of the Heavenly Court for their romanticism and love for beauty over power. However, climbing into bed with the Three Kings still required certain qualifications. Without beauty, talent, personality, or cunning, one was likely to only experience a fleeting relationship with the Three Kings. 。Lord Si Wangye was a renowned general of the Ruitian Dynasty, especially skilled in naval warfare. At this time, he was leading his army to fight against sea pirates on a small island off the coast of Minnan. 。The coastal areas of the Rui Tian Dynasty were frequently raided by pirates, and a considerable amount of public expenditure each year was spent on combating them. 。In recent years, pirates have been banding together in groups, making the situation along the coast even more troublesome. 。This time, the Four Kings encountered the most troublesome band of pirates, and they were skilled at dragging out battles. 。The Sixth Prince was the emperor's youngest son. He was kind by nature, but because he was protected too well and doted on by his older brothers, he became a mischievous troublemaker. As Chen Zixuan put it, he was a handful, both lovable and annoying. 。The Fifth King is the god of war in the Ruisen Heavenly Court. Unlike the Fourth King, he is more skilled in land battles. 。He was victorious in every battle he commanded. He held great prestige among the soldiers and was highly trusted and beloved by the emperor. During the reign of King Rui Tian, one quarter of the military power was in the hands of the Fifth Prince. Unfortunately, the Fifth Prince carried a deadly poison within him. Even with such immense power, he had no heir to succeed him, and his legacy ultimately came to nothing. 。The Grand Minister Murong handed a color token to his student. The student stepped forward and knelt down. The Emperor retracted his gaze from the Fifth Prince. 。“Your Majesty, the minister believes there is no need to dispatch additional troops to the Minnan islands. The Minnan islands are merely a small maritime outpost of our empire. General Siwang has already led ten thousand elite soldiers here to engage with the pirates for four months. The pirates mainly fight in short bursts, so the minister believes that within a few days, General Siwang will surely return victorious with his army.” 。The humble servant would like to offer his congratulations to Your Majesty. 。"Mr. Li, I think your words are biased." 。The Emperor, being busy with state affairs, might be unaware that the Minnan Islands are a crucial part of our empire. If they were to be seized, our coastal fishermen would be unable to go out and fish. At that time, public discontent would surely rise, and it would be difficult to control. 。"In addition, there are three thousand people from our dynasty on that island. If we don't send troops to support them soon, I fear all three thousand of our people will be captured, Your Majesty!" This was said by a deputy general who had once served with the Fourth Prince. 。"Lord Wang, you mustn't spread rumors. This small island is full of swamps and miasma. Don't even talk about three thousand people, even a thousand would find it difficult to survive here." 。Moreover, the commander leading this expedition is none other than the illustrious Fourth Prince. Surely you wouldn't doubt his military prowess Your words seem to suggest ulterior motives. 。“Sir Li, I'm just a small soldier with tough skin and flesh. What kind of schemes could I possibly have Looking at you, Sir Li, you're well-fed and pampered. Where did all this silver come from Hey, Sir Li, let me finish my words before you jump to defend yourself.” 。I, Wang某, am an upright person who sits straight and is not afraid of you. My current status today is thanks to the current emperor and my brothers under him. 。> 。Your Majesty, this time the bandits are not as numerous as last time, and Fourth Prince's troops are also larger than before. Your humble servant believes that Fourth Prince will surely be able to severely weaken the bandits' morale and ensure the safety of my imperial reign along the coast. 。"Your Majesty, please judge this matter! Lord Wang has falsely accused me and boasts of his military achievements. He usually insults us scholars as weak and pathetic, but today, even before Your Majesty, he shamelessly slanders me, putting me in an unjust position. I beg Your Majesty to punish him and protect us!"Lord Li spoke with emotion, his voice choked with tears, as he loudly accused Lord Wang. In the end, he simply fell to his knees and refused to rise. 。 Lord Wang and a group of generals were furious. These officials enjoyed better food, clothing, and lodging than them. They often stirred up trouble and gossiped behind their backs, but within just two years, they had all been promoted. 。And what about these generals When they go on campaigns, their rations, clothes, and other necessities are always in short supply. They have to tighten their belts and live frugally. Even when they win a battle, the rewards they receive are meager. 。If they didn't discipline the army strictly, who would serve the country and ensure peace for the people These officials do nothing but eat their fill and oppress them. They have long disliked these officials. 。Even officials like Li, who were scholars, found Wang and the other military officers distasteful. They were always boasting about fighting and killing, swearing constantly, and lacking any decorum. After winning a battle, they acted as if they were invincible. 。Every time there is a war, they demand a lot of things. It's not this or that, it's always something else. Without these civil officials to negotiate and run around, they really think these things just magically appear They don't realize that without these civil officials grinding their mouths raw to get everything prepared, what would you warriors use to fight with Do you have the money for war Does anyone even want to shed blood fighting with you It's truly baffling. 。Seeing that Lord Wang was about to roll up his sleeves and fight with Lord Li, the Emperor spoke up just in time... running for!Chen Zixuan glanced at the sugar in his hand! No way! You said there would be sugar! Why is there only candy paper left! Why! This isn't scientific! Damn Rui Tianyu! Don't let me see you!...