Chapter 46

As the two were about to depart for Shengjing, they naturally needed gifts to present to the Emperor. Firearms were the first choice.

"Sizhi, what excuse should I use to return to the capital?" Rong Xi suddenly asked.

He had decided last night to return to the capital with Qin Ke, yet had not informed Rong Lian and the others. He did not know what excuse would not seem abrupt.

Qin Ke frowned in thought, then replied after a moment, "Do you truly need an excuse?"

In his view, returning to the capital simply meant returning to the capital. There was no need for further explanation.

Rong Xi froze, then shook his head with a laugh. That was right—why did returning to the capital require a reason?

After making their selections, the two left the secret chamber and entered the Military Equipment Bureau's administrative offices.

When Cheng Hao saw them arrive, he hurriedly said, "Your Highness, this is His Majesty's handwritten decree. Please examine it."

A handwritten decree had been delivered to the Military Equipment Bureau. His Majesty must have instructions.

Qin Ke unfolded it and looked it over. His lips suddenly curved in a smile as he handed the decree to Rong Xi. "Look."

Rong Xi focused on the document, then immediately burst into delighted laughter. His Majesty had sent them a pillow just when they were dozing off!

The decree stated that the Empress Dowager greatly liked Glass. With her birthday approaching, she wished to summon Rong Xi to the palace for an audience.

The Emperor naturally wished to fulfill the Empress Dowager's desire, so he personally wrote this decree, specially summoning Rong Xi to the capital.

After the two returned to Rong Residence with the decree, Golden Lucky and Liu Zishi happened to return as well.

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