pologized to Li Chen before pouring out a small amount and personally taking a sip.This scene even left Li Chen somewhat dumbfounded.This Crane, actually personally tasted the poison.After a moment, Z...Chapter 210: This Palace Has Obtained a Sword

After sending Sanbao away, Li Chen came out of Xizheng Hall and returned to Baihuayuan.

At this moment, Zhao Rui had already rested.

But upon learning that the Crown Prince had arrived, she immediately got up from her bed and attended to Li Chen, helping him remove his clothes.

"I hear you went to see your mother again today" Li Chen asked casually.

Zhao Rui whispered, "Mother is new to the capital and unfamiliar with everything here. Besides, Father has gone out of the city to care for the disaster victims, so there's no one close by who knows me well enough to confide in. That's why I went."

Nodding, Li Chen said, "As a child of someone, these filial piety are also obligatory. You should go again another day and choose some gifts from the warehouse to take with you, as a token of this palace's good intentions."

Zhao Rui's lips curled upwards, and she said gracefully, "This concubine thanks Your Highness on behalf of her mother."

“These past few days, your father has done very well outside. Every day the palace receives news. The temporary refugee camp outside is managed in an orderly manner by him. Even Xu Changqing from the Ministry of Revenue praised your father for his talent. He even came up with a way to take refugees to the large city in Nanzhili to clear snow and gather firewood for the government, earning them a living. This has actually saved the Ministry of Revenue money.”

Hearing this, Zhao Rui’s eyes sparkled with joy. She softly said, “Father always says that officials should be diligent and honest, that the people should take care of themselves and be self-disciplined, and that the government's role is to assist from the sidelines rather than to completely control and manage...”

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"It's fine."

Li Chen smiled and said, "Your father's way of being an official has some admirable points."

A service-oriented government, isn't that a concept from the future

Li Chen didn't expect Zhao Heshan to have such foresight.

This idea, after all, was quite progressive for the feudal era. Not everything that's ahead of its time is necessarily good. History progresses in an orderly fashion. Talking about a service-oriented government at this time would be like asking to die sooner.

It's no wonder Zhao Heshan was suppressed for so many years. Zhao Xuanji's suppression was one aspect, but his ideals were also too naive.

Although Li Chen said it was fine, Zhao Rui didn't dare to continue the topic. She couldn't be sure what Li Chen really thought.

"Your Highness, are you hungry This concubine could prepare some night snacks for Your Highness" Zhao Rui asked.

What should we have for supper

Li Chen scooped up Zhao Rui in his arms and chuckled, "How about I eat you"

"Your Highness..."

After a half month's wait, the second early court session was notified to officials in the capital city late at night.

Having only had this first experience, looking at those emotionless Jinyiwei and officials one by one, everyone remained calm. No one foolishly refused.

Therefore, the second early morning court was successfully held the next morning.

Inside the Taihe Hall, when Li Chen, dressed in the robes of a prince, appeared beside the Dragon Throne, the officials shouted, “Ten thousand years to His Royal Highness the Prince! Ten thousand years! Ten thousand thousand years!”

"My lords, please be at ease."

Li Chen waved his hand and said calmly.

All the ministers stood at their respective positions. Li Chen's eyes swept over everyone present, and he said slowly, "This morning court session, there are three things to discuss."

Li Chen's words rallied the ministers' spirits.

The Crown Prince rarely held early court sessions. When he did, it was always for a significant matter.

You'll know what happened at the first court session by just thinking about it.

These three things are probably not simple at all.

"First, last night this palace hosted a banquet for the envoys from Xi Chao and received a sword named Great Cool Dragon Sparrow."y’ll achieve their goals. But we have already made our stance clear: Li Chen must be dealt with by his own hands. They won’t offend us over such trivial matters.”With a face contorted in grim satisfac...