The tyrant family read my heart and doted on me.

It was very simple. The retired emperor told them that since they cared so much about Western Chu, they should also go deep into the grassroots and experience the lives of the general public. Once they had experienced it and had some insights in their hearts, they could be called back so that they could better serve Western Chu.

Moreover, the emperor promised to promote them after they returned.

Three ministers: "..."

I want to cry without tears.

There is no way to die.

I want to say...but I don’t know what to say.

The three ministers left with tears in their eyes, feeling extremely aggrieved and uncomfortable, and most importantly, they couldn't express their suffering in words.

Feng Tianzhu also left.

Jiujiu talked to the retired emperor and others about the trouble Feng Tianzhu and several ministers had caused her before she returned to the palace. After learning about it, Jiujiu had sorted out everything.

However, she didn't quite understand Feng Tianzhu's sudden change.

It was obvious that he had deliberately taken the opportunity to make trouble for her before, but now he suddenly changed his attitude and helped her. It was really strange.

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Palace entrance.

Feng Tianzhu left the palace with three ministers.

Only after they stepped out of the palace did they dare to speak boldly.

Lord Ming looked at Feng Tianzhu with a sad face and asked, "Seventeenth Prince, why are you doing this? Didn't we agree to cause trouble for the princess? Why, why are you suddenly..."

The word "turning against" doesn't sound very nice.

Lord Ming said tactfully: "Why did you change your mind at the last minute?" As a result, they had no support and were finally punished. Their life was truly miserable!

Even the lowest-ranking servants in their mansion had never done mining, but now they were asked to do it. What were they going to do? Just thinking about it made his scalp tingle and he felt extremely painful.

Aaaah, life is so hard!

It's even harder to be betrayed by bad teammates.

"I have my own reasons for this matter, please stop asking."

"Since you are asked to go mining, just go and dig!"

"It'll only be a year or so. You can come back in a year and get promoted."

"..."

Listen, this is bullshit.

It makes people feel depressed when they listen to it.

Feng Tianzhu added: "As for your families, don't worry, I won't do anything to them and will let them go. Also, you all have daughters. This year, I will help your daughters find a good husband and marry them."

Before, Feng Tianzhu relied on the lives of several ministers' relatives to make several ministers ignore their previous preference for Jiujiu and look for trouble with Jiujiu.

Now, even though the matter did not come to fruition, Feng Tianzhu was still willing to release the relatives of several ministers and promised them benefits as compensation for them being sent to mine.

After hearing this, several ministers no longer worried about what to do if Feng Tianzhu did not release their families if the matter was not accomplished.

As long as he is willing to let their families go.

As long as their family is well and their daughter can find a good match, they can do anything.

After listening to Feng Tianzhu's words, several ministers went back quietly.

Feng Tianzhu also went back and released the hostages he had in his hands. Then he bought some snacks that girls liked in the downtown area and asked someone to deliver them to Jiujiu.

He also bought some crispy cakes that older people liked to eat and took them personally to give to the emperor.

Feng Tianzhu was already injured, and the injuries were serious. After a whole day of hard work, he couldn't even lift his back, and he walked even slower.

When he brought the cake to the emperor's bedroom, the palace gates were locked and the emperor was about to write for a while and then go to sleep.

Upon learning that Feng Tianzhu had arrived, he was speechless for a moment and summoned Feng Tianzhu.

"Why are you here again?" He said in a very disgusted tone.

The retired emperor didn't want to see Feng Tianzhu at all. If Feng Tianzhu hadn't already stepped into the house, he would definitely not see her.

"Father, I am here to bring you some pastries."

"I'll put it here for you."

Feng Tianzhu placed the cake on the table in front of him, then held onto the table and slowly sat down with difficulty, gritting his teeth, frowning, and taking a breath of cold air.

He looked as if he was about to die in pain.

I don't know if he really is in so much pain that he can't bear it, or if he wants to get a word or two of concern from the emperor and satisfy his inner desire for father's care.

"Put it down and go back!" The emperor was drinking tea without even looking at Feng Tianzhu, let alone showing any concern.

There was a visible sense of disappointment on Feng Tianzhu's face.

Fuan watched from the side and felt a little uncomfortable.

"Father, I heard that you have been having leg pain lately." Feng Tianzhu did not leave. Instead, he tried to find topics to talk to the retired emperor.

Feng Tianzhu often did this. Whenever he came back and had no official business to attend to, he would come to show his courtesy and ask about the emperor's well-being, but the emperor rarely responded and always seemed to be indifferent.

Although Feng Tianzhu was very sad, he did not give up. He continued to do his own thing, showing courtesy and caring for others.

"……Um."

The emperor went to write. While he was writing, he replied without even raising his head.

Feng Tianzhu continued: "Has your Majesty found an imperial physician? Does your son need your help..."

The emperor interrupted, "No, you should go back! It's so late." He is old and just wants some peace and quiet. He doesn't want to listen to nonsense so late.

The emperor was a little upset.

"..." Feng Tianzhu pursed her lips, then got up from the chair with difficulty, and walked slowly with her swollen and aching back.

He walked very slowly, and it took him a long time to walk out of the emperor's bedroom. During this time, the emperor could clearly hear Feng Tianzhu's footsteps, and he could also hear the servant who was supporting Feng Tianzhu saying things like "slow down" and "be careful", but he didn't even raise his head.

Feng Tianzhu's eyes turned red as he walked out of the door. The dark night helped him hide his sudden fragility.

Jiujiu was practicing martial arts nearby. After finishing her practice, she was about to go back when she ran into Feng Tianzhu. The palace gate was locked, and Feng Tianzhu could no longer leave the palace. Today, it seemed that she had nowhere to go.

Because he entered the palace at an awkward time, no one made arrangements for him.

He didn't seem to care about this matter. Instead, he came to the imperial garden, dug out a jar of wine from under a peach tree, and drank it alone under the moonlight.

While drinking, he muttered: "Why doesn't my father like me?"

"What's wrong with me?"

"Why can't the emperor see me?"

"I have never had a meal with my father since I was a child." Even if there was a palace banquet, he could only sit in the farthest corner from his father. His father could not see him at all, and it could not be considered as eating together.

"No one would believe me if I told you this, but my greatest wish in life is to have a meal at the same table with my father."