Meanwhile.
On his way back, Jiang Xiaobai wore a thoughtful expression the entire time.
Yes, he was still pondering the message Eunuch Gao had delivered.
His Majesty actually wanted me to write a poem for the Princess of Northern Yu?
No matter how I look at it, something feels wrong!
Isn't this a blatant attempt to humiliate the Northern Guardian Marquis's Estate?
Indeed, the Northern Guardian Marquis's Estate had been enemies with Northern Yu for years!
Now, with the Princess of Northern Yu having just entered the capital, the emperor wanted him, the Heir Apparent of the Northern Guardian Marquis's Estate, to write a poem praising her.
What kind of joke is this?!
If word of this spread, the reputation of the Northern Guardian Marquis's Estate would undoubtedly suffer a tremendous blow.
Especially if the soldiers on the Northern Frontier learned of it. They would surely feel bitter.
But if the emperor really intends that, isn't this... far too blatant?
Anyone could see through it!
Besides, if that's truly his intention, wouldn't the emperor's own reputation suffer too?
Could there be... another reason behind this?
The more Jiang Xiaobai thought about it, the deeper his brow furrowed.
Walking beside him, Tang Ningshuang naturally noticed his expression.
She could also roughly guess what was on his mind.
But she did not interrupt him, because she had not figured it out either.
The Elder Princess followed behind them, her expression beneath her bamboo hat equally thoughtful.
"Sigh..."
A moment later, Jiang Xiaobai lifted his head and simply called Zhang Xinnian over.
"Heir Apparent!"
Zhang Xinnian hurried over and bowed respectfully.
"Go get the carriage ready!"
Jiang Xiaobai said, "Let's pay a visit to the Chancellor's Residence!"
The delegations from both countries would enter the capital tomorrow. At this critical juncture, he had