The next day.

Chu Xuanchi went to court on his first day.

Mo Zhaohua got up early in the morning to prepare for him.

Chu Xuanchi stood up with the help of the table, "Zhao Zhao, does your husband look good?"

He put on the five-clawed dragon robe that was delivered along with the imperial edict yesterday, and wore the prince's crown on his head.

Mo Zhaohua looked at him, who had a jade-like figure but could only stay in a wheelchair. She couldn't help but feel tears welling up in the corners of her eyes. "My husband is the most handsome."

"I don't believe it!" Chu Xuanchi supported the table with one hand and touched her eyes with the other hand, feeling moistness on his fingertips.

He felt distressed, "If I were really good-looking, Zhao Zhao would have a smile as beautiful as a flower, not tears."

Mo Zhaohua reached out and supported him, "I am crying with joy. My husband is so tall, he is a head taller than me."

Chu Xuanchi gently touched her head and said, "Zhao Zhao is not short. This is enough for a woman."

Mo Zhaohua sniffed and said, "Once I break through the third level of my mental method, my husband will be able to recover faster."

Chu Xuanchi was very calm, "Don't worry, I've already stood up. With Zhao Zhao here, I will be able to walk sooner or later."

He once desperately wanted to stand up and walk again, but now he just wants to wait patiently.

Because he knew that that day would come, and if he was too impatient, it would only bring pressure to Mo Zhaohua.

Mo Zhaohua helped him sit back in the wheelchair, "Now that my husband has to attend court and occasionally go to the Iron Cavalry Camp, you must pay attention to your safety."

"Don't worry, Zhao Zhao. I dispatched a team here yesterday to escort me to court and keep me safe."

Chu Xuanchi is not afraid of death, but he is afraid that Mo Zhaohua will be sad, so he must live well and not get hurt easily.

Mo Zhaohua breathed a sigh of relief. "That's great. If my husband rests in the government office at noon, Xue'er and I will come and deliver lunch."

Chu Xuanchi smiled and agreed, "Okay, you have to be careful. The assassin failed several times and couldn't do anything to me, so he might start with you."

Mo Zhaohua raised his hand and shook the bracelet, "Don't be afraid, I have Huaying and Yueying, Xue'er also knows Kung Fu, and I have a trump card to save my life."

"It's a pity that I haven't had the chance to teach Zhaozhao some martial arts to defend himself." Chu Xuanchi promised to teach him years ago, but he was held back by trivial matters.

"It's okay. I'll just be careful." Mo Zhaohua was no longer so eager to learn martial arts, so he let things take their course for the time being.

"Okay, I'll wait for you at the government office." In this way, Chu Xuanchi would have something to look forward to during his lunch break, adding some fun to his life.

***

Imperial Palace, Xuande Hall.

Civil and military officials arrived outside the palace one after another.

They gathered in groups of three or five, whispering to each other, and it seemed quite lively.

Someone whispered to his colleague, "Have you heard? His Royal Highness the Prince will also attend court today."

The other party responded, "No way? How can His Highness attend court like that? Is he in a wheelchair?"

Zhong Kun was not with them, but was talking to others in the back. He frowned when he heard this.

He was displeased to hear such words, and raised his voice to question, "Why not? Do you think His Highness is unworthy?"

Among the people who were discussing this, someone turned around and muttered, "Why does this sound so familiar? I seem to have heard it somewhere before?"

The person who spoke first greeted Zhong Kun first, "Minister Zhong."

The man turned around and saw Zhong Kun, and immediately remembered, "Oh, that's what Minister Zhong said last time."

Rong Hai was on the other side of them, and just happened to look at Zhong Kun, "Why? Do you think what Minister Zhong said is wrong?"

The man denied it repeatedly, "No, what Minister Zhong said is absolutely right. Your Highness has made great contributions to the country, how could he not be worthy of attending the court?"

Those who had previously disliked Chu Xuanchi for sitting in a wheelchair quickly agreed, "Yes, it is an honor to attend court with His Royal Highness the Prince."

Others around him also praised Chu Xuanchi, whether truly or falsely, so that everyone around knew that he was going to court today.

Someone asked, "This should be His Royal Highness's first time attending court to discuss government affairs, right?"

Someone immediately responded, "That's right. Although he has been back in Beijing for more than a year, he has been recuperating in the mansion before that."

Everyone was discussing this matter when someone reminded them, "Shh... keep your voices down, the King is coming."

Everyone immediately fell silent, and when Wuying pushed Chu Xuanchi closer, they all stepped forward to greet him, "Your Highness."

Chu Xuanchi nodded to them, and then singled out Rong Hai, "General Rong, may I have a word with you?"

He had good hearing and when he heard someone mention him, he came over to listen to their opinions on his attendance at court.

It was a pity that they fell silent as soon as he got close to them. Fortunately, Rong Hai was also there, and he guessed that the other party might know something.

After they were a little further away and out of everyone's sight, Rong Hai asked, "Your Highness, are you concerned about what they just discussed?"

Chu Xuanchi nodded, "I just heard them mention me, so I was a little curious."

Rong Hai didn't know how much he had heard, "Your Highness, don't worry about it. They are narrow-minded and have low vision."

Chu Xuanchi sighed, "I don't care, but I'm afraid that my uncle will be wronged, so I have to speak for me in front of others."

"Your Highness, you are worrying too much. How can this be considered an injustice? Even Minister Zhong is willing to speak up for justice, let alone my uncle?"

If it weren't for Zhong Kun's words, he wouldn't have noticed that the people around him were looking down on Chu Xuanchi while they were talking.

Chu Xuanchi thought of Zhong Kun speaking for him on New Year's Day, "Oh? The Minister Zhong that uncle mentioned is the Minister of War?"

"That's right!" Rong Hai briefly recounted what happened just now, "Just now..."

Chu Xuanchi was about to speak after hearing what he said, but Wuying reminded him that the door of Xuande Hall was open and it was time to go in and wait for Emperor Wenzong.

He stopped there. After all, he already knew the whole cause and effect. The rest was not important and he could say it or not.

However, he took note of Zhong Kun.

Chu Xuanchi and Rong Hai quickly entered the Xuande Hall. Although they didn't know where to stand as it was their first time attending court, they could refer to others.

Chu Xuanhan and Chu Xuanlin both attended the court. As they were both princes, he only needed to be in the same place with them.

But he didn't need to think too much about this. Although Wuying was not allowed to enter the main hall, Ronghai pushed him to the front row on Wuying's behalf.

Chu Xuanhan and Chu Xuanlin saw him coming and tactfully made room for him, greeting him in unison, "Fifth Brother."

Chu Xuanchi didn't say anything, just nodded to them, but he thanked Rong Hai out loud, "Thank you, General Rong."

Soon after, a eunuch came out from the back of the palace, and a sharp chorus sounded, "The Emperor has arrived——"

Emperor Wenzong did not enter through the palace gate, but walked out from the back of the palace, supported by Li Tuquan and walked to the high seat.

After he sat down on the dragon throne, all the ministers knelt down with their tablets in their hands and shouted, "Long live the emperor."

Everyone knelt, except Chu Xuanchi who sat in a wheelchair, looking out of place, but he remained calm.

Emperor Wenzong glanced at him gently, and then looked at the ministers with dignity again, "My dear ministers, please stand up."

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