Yun Country
Hua Yun Jin looked at the people kneeling below and said, "Yun Dan, I am going to negotiate border trade. You will help me handle state affairs..."
"Your Majesty, I will accompany you," Hua Yun Dan said, not raising his head, still kneeling on the ground.
"Yun Dan, if you go with me, who will handle state affairs for me?" Hua Yun Jin said, a hint of anger in his voice.
Hua Yun Dan replied indifferently, "Is there not Lord Li?"
"Li Chen Xi?"
Before Hua Yun Jin could finish speaking, a voice called out, "This subject will accompany His Majesty to the Silver Country. Prime Minister, you stay and handle state affairs for His Majesty!"
As the voice faded, a person walked in. He was dressed in blue jade brocade robes, with a face like a jade crown, and was extraordinarily handsome.
Hua Yun Dan looked up at him and said, "Lord Li has recently been quite adept at handling state affairs. I believe it is most appropriate for His Majesty to leave the handling of state affairs to Lord Li."
"Hua Yun Dan, you..."
"Enough," Hua Yun Jin said, his head aching from the argument, finally speaking to stop them.
Hua Yun Dan and Li Chen Xi exchanged glances, then turned their heads away.
Hua Yun Jin was somewhat at a loss for words. He said, "For this trip, I have decided to go alone. Li Chen Xi, Yun Dan, you two will stay and handle state affairs together."
"Your Majesty, didn't you promise me yesterday that you would take me with you?" Li Chen Xi asked, displeased.
Hua Yun Jin glanced at Li Chen Xi and said, "You said yesterday. Today, I haven't promised."
"Your Majesty, you..."
"What about me?"
Li Chen Xi gritted his teeth, thinking how cunning this old fox was.
"Your Majesty, if that is the case, why don't Lord Li and I accompany Your Majesty?" Hua Yun Dan suddenly said.
Li Chen Xi immediately said, "Prime Minister's words are reasonable. Your Majesty, why don't we all go together!"
"If you both leave, who will handle state affairs?" Hua Yun Jin asked coldly.
"Your Majesty, you do not need to worry about this. I will handle it well," Hua Yun Dan said, word by word.
His gaze was filled with determination. Hua Yun Jin sighed and looked at him, asking, "Do you really have to go?"
"Yes," Hua Yun Dan replied.
"Alright! Then find someone to handle state affairs. I will take you with me. You may all withdraw," Hua Yun Jin waved his hand, signaling them to leave.
Hua Yun Dan and Li Chen Xi withdrew.
Hua Yun Jin sighed. At this moment, a voice came from outside the door, "What is troubling Your Majesty?"
Hua Yun Jin looked up at the approaching person and quickly got up, walking towards him in a hurry. "Chang An, why are you here? Why aren't you bringing any attendants? What if you fall?"
Xue Chang An smiled, stroking his pregnant belly, and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, he is not that fragile. As your prince, he must be strong."
"You! Don't learn from Chang Ning. What..." Hua Yun Jin suddenly stopped speaking halfway through. Xue Chang An was slightly stunned, then he took Hua Yun Jin's hand and sat down. "Your Majesty, do you miss Chang Ning?"
Hua Yun Jin sighed, "The last time I received a letter from Ning'er was three months ago. I haven't heard from her since. I am a little uneasy."
"So Your Majesty is thinking of going to the Desolate泽 Country under the guise of negotiating border trade to find out the princess's whereabouts?"
Hua Yun Jin smiled upon hearing this, "Nothing escapes you."
Xue Chang An smiled and said, "Your Majesty need not worry. Chang Ning is blessed with good fortune and will be fine."
Hua Yun Jin said, "You also don't worry too much. Take good care of yourself. I will be gone for half a month. Stay well in the palace. I will leave the Dragon Guards with you."
"No, Your Majesty. Nothing will happen to me in the palace. Rather, Your Majesty faces many uncertainties in the Desolate泽 Country, especially Prince Jing, who is unfathomable. Your Majesty must bring more people," Xue Chang An said.
"Don't worry about me. Li Chen Xi will also accompany me."
"Your Majesty, why don't you take my guards with you? They can each fight ten men."
"I can protect myself, Chang An need not worry," Hua Yun Jin asked.
Xue Chang An sighed, "Your Majesty..."
Hua Yun Jin nodded upon hearing this, "Alright. If I don't accept them, Chang An might be unhappy."
Xue Chang An blushed and said, "Your Majesty is joking. How would I dare?"
"Chang An, you know me best," Hua Yun Jin said, stepping forward to embrace Xue Chang An.
Xue Chang An leaned obediently on Hua Yun Jin's shoulder. Unseen by anyone, a cold glint flashed in his eyes.
Half a month passed quickly. Early one morning, Prince Jing came out of the city to greet them. The person at the head of the procession, mounted on a high horse, had a handsome face and a tall, straight posture. The onlookers couldn't help but marvel at how young and handsome Hua Yun Jin was.
However, this was not the main point. The two individuals behind Hua Yun Jin were also exceptionally handsome. The man in the green jade brocade robes had a refined face and a somewhat cold gaze, while the man in the blue jade brocade robes had a smiling expression.
"Yun Dan, why are you wearing such a gloomy face?" Li Chen Xi said, as he lifted his brocade robe and dismounted. The blue jade brocade robe slid down in a graceful arc with his movement. He walked to Hua Yun Jin's horse and led it to the city gate.
Prince Jing, seated on his horse, clasped his hands and said, "Hua Yun Jin."
Hua Yun Jin nodded slightly.
Prince Jing smiled and said, "Hua Yun Jin, please."
Hua Yun Jin rode his horse forward. This was his second time in the Silver Country, and he found it to be more prosperous each time.
Hua Yun Dan rode his horse closely behind. Suddenly, he had an illusion. He looked up to scan the guards in Prince Jing's retinue, but after searching for a long time, he couldn't find the person he was looking for.
He gave a low, bitter smile. How could she be here?
He was truly overthinking things.
Among the guards, Yun Ning breathed a sigh of relief. She hadn't expected Hua Yun Dan to also come to the Silver Country. She felt that besides Yin Qi Li, Hua Yun Dan was also someone she owed.
Prince Jing arranged for Hua Yun Jin to stay at the Royal Mansion. Although it seemed somewhat inappropriate, considering that Prince Jing was now the de facto ruler of the Silver Country, it was understandable.
"Ning An, Bei, Sun Hao, An Qin, you are responsible for protecting His Majesty Hua's safety," Prince Jing said.
"Yes, your subordinate obeys."
Prince Jing said to Hua Yun Jin, "His Majesty Hua, if you need anything, you can directly instruct them."
"Alright, I understand," Hua Yun Jin replied.
Prince Jing left.
Ning An approached Hua Yun Jin. Although she longed to acknowledge Hua Yun Jin, this was not a good opportunity.
"Your subordinate, Ning An, greets Hua Yun Jin."
Hua Yun Jin glanced at her and said, "Go and protect the Prime Minister."
Yun Ning was startled. She truly never expected to meet the person she least wanted to see.
"Your Majesty, this subject does not require anyone's protection," Hua Yun Dan said coldly.