Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent!
Chapter 1366: Angry

Chapter 1366: Chapter 1366: Angry

The Emperor, with hands clasped behind his back, "Over the years, some tribes have submitted to us, but they make up too little a proportion among the numerous tribes on the grasslands."

Speaking of this, the Emperor paused for a moment, recalling that it was Zhou Shuren who had told him about this ratio.

Rongchuan, "It’s difficult to subdue all the tribes."

Being able to subdue some tribes over the years has already been an arduous feat, having managed to do so by seizing them by the throat.

The Emperor twirled the String of Pearls in his hand, "I will not retreat one step."

Rongchuan understood; these pleas for help, the Emperor wouldn’t grant. If given, it would only nourish the ambitions of some tribes, ambitions that are never satisfied, leading to them eying the richness of the Central Plains like hungry wolves.

The Emperor took out a map, newly drawn; as merchant groups wandered, the years of trade exchanges had rendered a more complete map.

The Emperor squinted, "Now is not yet the time to go to war, but we can start preparing. These locations are where the submissive tribes are based; their geographical positions are vital. If there’s any significant movement on the grasslands, they will notice and send messages promptly."

Rongchuan stared at the map in shock, remembering his father-in-law always talking about the Emperor’s immense ambitions. He truly understood in this moment, aware only of the subdued tribes, not realizing these were deliberate arrangements from the Emperor, "What if someone rebels?"

The Emperor’s face turned stern, "Then they need not exist."

He doesn’t need those who betray from within, and moreover, these are only the visible moves; there are still his hidden pieces.

The Emperor focused his gaze on the map, having pushed the ambitions of these tribes in secret as they grew so rapidly. Invading didn’t sound pleasant; he was preparing for a counterstrike, the Emperor lifted his hand to touch the map and smiled.

Rongchuan gave a sideways look, thinking he had thoroughly understood the Emperor, yet at this moment, he alarmingly realized he only knew what the Emperor allowed him to see. What the Emperor had done in secrecy, he was completely unaware of, and though the Emperor didn’t explain, he could guess that the Emperor was waiting for a grand battle.

The next day, Zhulan saw her frustrated daughter arrive, "What happened."

Xue Han kept a stern face, her presence so imposing that the chambermaids didn’t dare to breathe heavily; Zhulan gestured for Qing Xue to take all the maids away.

Xue Han calmed herself briefly, still with anger on her face, "Mother, you don’t know how audacious those tribes seeking help this time are, actually daring to propose to my daughter."

The Emperor has only one princess, meaning several Princess Consorts thinking that not asking for the princess’s hand was a huge concession, almost made her smash a cup. If not for rationality telling her not to get angry, she really wanted to tear those old ladies apart.

Zhulan said softly, "This is just a probe; the Grassland Tribe that came this time is only testing the Imperial court’s limits, their ambition having grown over the years of recuperation."

Xue Han, having followed her parents since a young age and herself being Princess Qin, was able to analyze the situation, "Do they want to start a war?"

"They won’t start a war yet. If they were ready to fight directly, there wouldn’t have been this plea for help to the capital."

Zhulan felt deeply emotional inside; having been in ancient times for over a decade, the great war from those years, the Grassland Tribe had also recuperated for over a decade; this great war was inevitable.

Thinking of her deceased cousin Wu Dong, Xue Han was young back then and did not understand much but knew the pain of losing family members, "Mother, will cousin Wu Chun have to return to the battlefield again?"

Wars could kill many, many people.

Zhulan couldn’t change the war, feeling heavy inside, "I don’t know."

Xue Han had already calmed down about her daughter’s issue; her daughter was the rightful daughter of Qin Prince Residence, the royal family’s only rightful daughter currently, and although not a princess, her daughter wouldn’t marry out to other tribes.

Zhulan felt somewhat dispirited, not worried for Lin Xi; based on her years of understanding the Emperor, the Emperor would rather go to war, and this probe by the Grassland Tribe would not gain them anything.

Seeing her mother lacking energy, Xue Han said, "Mother, I’ll stay with you for a while."

Zhulan waved her hand, "You rushed out of the palace and came here, Rongchuan might have already gotten the news, you should go back too, so he won’t worry about you."

Xue Han is worried about her mother, who is worried about her cousin because of her. How could she leave?

Rongchuan has already learned about the incident in the palace. Among the princes, even the good-tempered Prince Qin was angered and smashed a cup before going to find his wife.

As for going into the palace, there’s no need; he knows the Emperor’s intentions. This provocation has infuriated him. Damn, although her daughter is not a princess, she is still his most precious treasure. Just thinking about it makes him angry.

Xu Chen was startled, seeing his fifth uncle this angry for the first time. However, females in the royal family are indeed scarce. It seems only his third uncle has an illegitimate daughter. He wouldn’t regard her as his sister; his sister is only Lin Xi. As for princess, forget it, he would never acknowledge that.

When Rongchuan arrived, Xue Han was already distracting her mother with the news she knew.

Zhulan responded absentmindedly. Upon seeing Rongchuan, she let out a sigh of relief, "Please take your wife and leave quickly."

She just wants some peace. Her daughter is not just concerned about her but keeps talking to her incessantly!

Seeing his mother’s attitude of wanting him to take his wife and leave so she can rest, Rongchuan’s frustration dissipated, "Mother."

Zhulan hummed a response, "Did you come on horseback? Look at your face, it’s frozen. Alright, don’t rush off; rest a bit before you go."

Rongchuan was indeed freezing, too agitated to present himself properly. He worried his wife might be physically affected by her anger, "Mother cares for me."

Zhulan didn’t need to rest anymore, "Your anger will pass, don’t ruin yourself over unworthy matters."

Rongchuan smiled, "Mother, I’m not angry anymore."

Zhulan didn’t believe it. Rongchuan’s experiences since childhood made him especially care for his family. Lin Xi is the oldest daughter of the Qin Prince Residence; her position means something different. Lin Xi is truly the apple of Rongchuan and his wife’s eye, and today’s provocation deeply upset both of them.

Rongchuan smiled, "Mother, don’t worry, I know what to do."

Upon hearing this, Zhulan realized, ’Oh, he’s keeping a grudge, "As long as you understand that’s fine."

Rongchuan indeed understood; he first sent his wife back to the prince’s residence, then turned to visit his recently returned to the palace father and mother.

As soon as Rongchuan entered the palace, the Retired Emperor knew why, "You also know the Emperor’s plans, don’t be angry anymore."

Rongchuan glanced at the newly replaced tea set, "Heh."

It wasn’t this tea set when he came yesterday!

The Retired Emperor followed his son’s gaze and cleared his throat, "You’re here to ask me for a favor, aren’t you? Go ahead and do what you want."

He’s also furious, his beloved legitimate granddaughter, he can’t even think about it, as thinking about it makes him want to draw a sword.

Rongchuan, "This son thanks Father Emperor."

The Retired Emperor waved his hand, feeling suffocated all winter. Watched closely by his wife, every time he thinks about Zhou Shuren accompanying his eldest grandson from the capital, he feels envious, "I don’t even know if your father-in-law will bring me a gift back."

Rongchuan, "..."

He really thought his father-in-law was like you, although he’s also somewhat unsure!