Father, I really don’t want to be the emperor

"Er Gou, has Butler Wang left?"

Ning Fan suddenly thought of Butler Wang who came to deliver the letter in the middle of the night.

"Not yet, I said I am waiting for your reply."

Ergou said quickly.

Ning Fan picked up the pen and put it down, then picked up a stack of manuscripts from the table and handed it to Ergou and said, "This is the entire book of Condor Shooting. You can take it back to Butler Wang! Just say that I know the matter, and I will definitely not Disrespectful."

Ergou took the manuscript and hurried downstairs, but Ning Fan came to the window and looked at the bright moon in the sky.

A stooped figure stood at the gate. Ergou walked over and handed the things over, and the figure hurried away holding a lantern.

Ning Fan looked at the back of Butler Wang walking on the street, his steps staggering, occasionally picking up a few withered yellow leaves, and he seemed to have an indescribable sense of desolation.

Xiao Zhong dedicated his whole life to the great prosperity, but in the end he couldn't even decide whether to live or die. This was the cruelty of the imperial power, and it also made Ning Fan a little more enlightened.

In the Xiao family, Xiao Chong is still awake.

The Hundred-Wars General was sitting in the courtyard with a solemn expression.

After Butler Wang came back, he was startled when he saw Xiao Chong in the yard, but he quickly walked over with Ning Fan's manuscript.

"Did the other party reply?"

Xiao Chong sneered.

"Sir, His Highness the Sixth Prince did not reply."

Butler Wang answered truthfully.

"Hmph! You are so heartless and unjust. At the critical moment, you are busy trying to clear up the relationship! Xi'er may have made a mistake this time..."

Xiao Zhong sighed slightly, his face full of disappointment.

He did not place his hopes on Ning Fan, but felt sorry for his daughter.

In the letters exchanged in the past few days, the person Xiao Lingxi mentioned the most was the Sixth Prince Ning Fan.

As a father, he still has the necessary sensitivity. Xiao Chong gradually understood that another man had already occupied a place in his daughter's heart.

Although I didn't have high hopes for Ning Fan, I was immediately disappointed when Butler Wang said that the other party didn't even reply at this time.

"Master, His Highness the Sixth Prince asked me to send a message back, saying that he will live up to his trust... Actually, the Sixth Prince has no intention of severing the relationship."

Butler Wang quickly wiped his cold sweat and added.

"Oh?"

The disappointment on Xiao Zhong's face lightened a lot, and he smiled faintly and said: "If you are willing to stand up for Xi'er and say a few words for our Xiao family, even if you are a man of few words, you can be considered a man! If Xi'er is entrusted to him in the future, it will be a man." It’s also appropriate.”

"By the way, what's in your hand?"

Xiao Chong asked curiously.

"It's a novel called Shooting the Condor. Ning Fan often discusses this book with Miss. Miss and Xiaoyu are both very enthusiastic about it."

Butler Wang said.

Xiao Zhong waved his hand: "Send it away!"

"This Ning Fan doesn't have much ability, but he has the same interests as Xi'er, and he can't influence my affairs. Xi'er is embarrassing him by begging him to come forward like this."

Early the next morning, Ning Fan got up, washed and dressed. He was wearing a black robe that fit him perfectly and made Ning Fan look majestic.

"Ergou, are the gift boxes ready?"

Ning Fan turned to look at Ergou.

The gift is very simple, it is a three-piece set invented by Ning Fan - sugar, refined salt, and soap.

These three things are put in a gift box, which is beautifully packaged and impressive. It is very suitable for giving as a gift.

"Your Highness, everything is ready and ready to go."

Ergou picked up the gift box and followed Ning Fan in small steps.

The two took a carriage and arrived at the door of the home of Cheng Wei, the head of the cabinet.

Hearing that the Sixth Prince had arrived, Cheng Wei did not come to greet him in person, and Ning Fan didn't care and walked quickly into Cheng's family home.

"Mr. Cheng Ge!"

When Ning Fan saw Cheng Wei, he showed enough respect.

The chief minister of the cabinet was loyal and dedicated to the country and the people, and Ning Fan indeed respected Cheng Wei from the bottom of his heart.

"Your Highness, the Sixth Prince, come as soon as you come. Why do you need to bring gifts?"

Cheng Wei glanced at the gift box in Ergou's hand.

"Mr. Cheng Ge, don't blame me. This is just a little thought, it's nothing."

Ning Fan laughed.

Cheng Wei ordered the people to accept it, and then the atmosphere became a little cold.

Ning Fan and Cheng Wei didn't have much contact with each other. It could even be said that they didn't know each other. After all, Ning Fan before was just an ordinary dandy prince, and he was completely different from the ministers at the center of the imperial court.

"Your Highness the Sixth Prince, I have also seen the cement you invented. It is indeed a very good thing. It may create an era in the future!"

After a slight silence, Cheng Wei immediately found the topic.

Moreover, the topics found are quite clever.

It has to be said that Cheng Wei is indeed a great minister among men.

Ning Fan estimated that Cheng Wei should be calculating his purpose at this time.

"Cement needs to be paid more attention by the court. In the future, it will play an important role in production and life or city defense."

Ning Fan looked solemn when he mentioned cement.

"Indeed, once the cement dries and sets, it is unimaginably strong. If this thing is used to cast city walls, the Huns will never even think of breaking into our city."

Cheng Wei also showed a bit of excitement on his face.

When Ning Fan mentioned city defense, he thought of Xiao Chong.

"Yes, General Xiao Chong has guarded the border for decades. In terms of merit, no one in the empire can surpass him! Of course, Mr. Ge has worked hard for the sake of prosperity. You two are both role models for me, Ning Fan, to follow. "

Ning Fan took advantage of the situation and mentioned Xiao Chong.

Cheng Wei frowned slightly, his eyes flashing with light.

Obviously, he had already guessed the purpose of Ning Fan's visit today.

"Your Highness, the Sixth Prince, General Xiao Zhongzhong has indeed achieved unparalleled achievements, and I deeply admire him! But the merits cannot be offset by the faults. This border incident has almost shaken the foundation of the country. The Holy One is also very angry and demands severe punishment!"

Cheng Wei changed the topic and expressed his attitude first.

In fact, the purpose was to block Ning Fan's next love talk.

"Mr. Cheng Ge, General Xiao Zhongzhong is the pillar of Dakang. If the court really wants to punish people with this crime, isn't it afraid of mutiny in the army?"

Ning Fan quickly stated his purpose.

"If that's true, then Xiao Chong should really die! The army is the country's army, how can it be named Xiao? If things go on like this, if Xiao Chong has second thoughts, wouldn't it be very dangerous for Dakang?"

Cheng Wei's face also showed strong worry.

Indeed, Cheng Wei and Emperor Tian'an had the same concerns.

No one would believe a person who has held a heavy army for decades and said that he has not cultivated his own power.

Once this kind of thing gets out of control, the entire Da Kang will be in danger in an instant.

"Mr. Cheng Ge, are you worried that the general has different intentions?"

Ning Fan looked serious.

He vaguely felt that Xiao Chong was really in danger.

"Perhaps General Xiao didn't have any intentions at first, but with this major mistake and the court's impeachment, I believe General Xiao must have resentment in his heart!"

"If Xiao Zhong is allowed to continue to hold military power, there is no guarantee that he will not support his own troops and become an enemy of the imperial court!"

Cheng Wei also spoke the truth.