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Afterward, officials from the various departments reported on government affairs in turn-

The Roads Department reported, "Three official roads in the Northern Region have been completed, improving the efficiency of merchant traffic by thirty percent."

The Agriculture Department announced delightedly, "The Southland enjoyed a bumper harvest this year, and grain reserves have reached an all-time high!"

The Mining Department sounded somewhat concerned. "Several newly discovered mineral deposits in the Northern Region are difficult to mine. We need to send additional craftsmen."

Li Chen issued instructions on each matter, granting rewards or making adjustments, his imperial authority on full display before the Imperial Court.

After court adjourned, Li Chen had just entered the outer corridor of the Imperial Study when he saw that Li Sining and Li Ji, the Prince of the West, had already been waiting for quite some time.

Dressed in a pale-purple Palace Dress, Li Sining stood prettily beneath the corridor eaves. As Li Chen approached, she curtsied with smiling eyes. "Imperial Brother~"

Li Ji looked somewhat ill at ease. Scratching his head, he respectfully cupped his fists. "Your subject greets Your Majesty!"

Li Chen raised an eyebrow. "What do you two want, waiting here for me?"

Li Ji chuckled and rubbed his hands together. "Well... Your Majesty, isn't war about to break out in the Northern Region?"

Li Chen narrowed his eyes. "What are you thinking?"

Li Ji straightened his back, his face a picture of righteousness. "Your Majesty! I want to go coast along in the Northern Region!"

Li Chen: "..."

He looked Li Ji up and down, a faint smile tugging at his lips. "Didn't you already coast along with the Prince of the South, rack up plenty of military merits, and collect a hefty reward? What, have you spent all the money?"

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