Chương 122: The missing piece of the puzzle

-Hall of Mental Cultivation-

"Your Majesty, His Majesty the Crown Prince reached the Xin City and successfully rescued Commander Yong from the siege. He has sent a report." Eunuch Lu handed a document and retreated, he stole a glance of the proud smile that the Emperor had. 

The emperor scanned the document and said, "Xiwu wants to stay with Commander Yong and help the local official in rebuilding the city." a sense of pride filled his chest. 

"His Majesty is quiet diligent and hard working." Prime Minister Xuan who was also present in the room commented. "Indeed!" The emperor put away the letter and exclaimed. However, his excitement disappeared and he narrowed his gaze, pointing his fingers at his childhood friend, he asked in confusion, "Why are you not asking me about your son? Don't tell me you don't care about him either?"