Ouchi Cat Controlling, starting with the Ten Tiger Forms!

Princess Ankang and Li Xuan ate half full and then left the table with an excuse.

As the only maid in Jingyang Palace, Yu'er naturally has to serve Princess Ankang.

They found Manager Shang to find a small room nearby, then closed the door and held their private banquet.

"Although the food is not as good as usual, at least it is sufficient."

Princess Ankang said, and together with Li Xuan took the food that had just been delivered from the table from the storage magic weapon.

They put away a lot of food with the plates, and the little eunuchs who served them were so confused that they thought Princess Ankang had eaten the plates too.

But before the banquet started, they had received orders from their superiors, and they didn't dare to ask any more questions and just kept serving the dishes, for fear of neglecting Princess Ankang.

When Princess Ankang took Li Xuan off the table, the pressure of serving food suddenly relaxed, and the little eunuchs who had been busy serving food for a long time finally had some breathing space.

"Your Highness, our daily meals are of imperial standard, so naturally they cannot be compared." Yu'er said with a smile.

Yu'er looked at the dazzling array of delicacies on the table, and then looked at Princess Ankang and Li Xuan at the table, and couldn't help but feel warm in her heart.

On New Year's Eve last year, the three of them were still hungry and huddled together under a quilt to keep warm.

The empress had just passed away at that time, so there was no need to mention the misery in her heart.

But looking at the good days now, Yu'er couldn't help but have red eyes and a sore nose.

Princess Ankang noticed Yu'er's mood and asked with concern:

"Sister Yu'er, what's wrong with you?"

Yu'er wiped her wet eyes and quickly replied: "Your Highness, it's nothing. I'm just happy, so happy..."

Li Xuan and Princess Ankang looked at each other and immediately understood Yu'er's mood.

They had just eaten and drank, and their hands were full of oil.

Princess Ankang followed Li Xuan's usual behavior and rubbed her head on Yu'er's shoulder to comfort her.

"As long as you are happy, we must have a better New Year!"

"Sister Yu'er, I just took some fruit wine from the Western Regions. It's sour and sweet and delicious. Can we drink it together?"

Princess Ankang said, taking out a wine bottle from her Bingyue bracelet, and then another one, stuffing it into Yu'er's hand.

"Sister Yu'er, please pour three glasses quickly. Let's drink one first."

Princess Ankang said, but she still kept coming out with the wine bottle, and Yu'er soon couldn't catch it.

"Your Highness, why are there so many?"

Yu'er couldn't laugh or cry.

As she got busy, she forgot about her previous emotions and was just busy arranging the food on the table.

People, when your thoughts are wandering, just get busy.

"Wish us a Happy New Year and good luck!"

The three cups clinked together and made a crisp sound.

Following Princess Ankang's congratulations, the three little ones all drank up the cup of fruit wine in their hands.

"Cough~"

The fruit juice is cool, sour and sweet, and it is refreshing to drink it. It is worthy of the quality of a tribute.

Then the three little ones all took a plump chicken leg and ate their mouths full of oil.

But no matter how good the wine and food are, they are not as delicious as the beautiful expectations for the future.

The three little ones were thinking about the New Year and enjoying their private banquet in the small room.

…

After having enough wine and food, the three little ones were holding their stomachs to digest, when there was a knock on the door.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty invites you."

Zhao Feng's voice came from outside the door.

The three little ones were stunned when they heard the sound. They didn't expect that someone would come to them at this time.

Moreover, it was Emperor Yongyuan who came to find him, and Zhao Fenglai invited him personally.

Princess Ankang hurriedly replied: "Mr. Zhao, wait a moment."

After saying that, she lifted up her sleeves to wipe her mouth, but Yu'er stopped her.

"Your Highness, how elegant are you to wipe your sleeves!"

Yu'er said as she took out a handkerchief from her arms, then carefully wiped off the oil stains on Princess Ankang's mouth and hands, and then took care of her appearance.

Li Xuan looked at it, patted Yu'er with his paw, and put his shiny mouth close to her.

"Smelly Xuan, why are you joining in the fun?"

Yu'er also wiped her mouth while laughing and cursing.

But Li Xuan kept pulling her with his paws, and Yu'er couldn't stop the little kitten from acting like a baby, so Li Xuan wiped his mouth clean, and even every beard was polished.

"Is it okay now?"

After Li Xuan enjoyed Yu'er's service, he licked his mouth and felt dry, then he grinned with satisfaction.

Seeing him looking like he needed a beating, Yu'er couldn't help pinching his cheeks and said:

"Is there any other kitten in the world who wants someone else to wipe its mouth? You're too lazy to do it."

"Smelly A-Xuan!"

Li Xuan was not annoyed at all when his face was pinched, but showed an expression of enjoyment.

Seeing that her cat was so shameless, Yu'er had no choice but to say to the two of them:

"Okay, okay, Manager Zhao is still waiting outside."

Yu'er finally arranged the hem of Princess Ankang's skirt, and Li Xuan got into Princess Ankang's arms as a matter of course.

How can we go to see Emperor Yongyuan without him?

Princess Ankang hugged Li Xuan, then nodded and said:

"Sister Yu'er, just rest here and wait for us to come back."

"Don't ever go outside and stand around."

Yu'er showed a hint of embarrassment, then quickly drove them out and said:

"I know, I know, go ahead."

From this look, we knew that Yu'er originally planned to go back and stick to her post.

Yu'er is too honest.

She is a maidservant of Jingyang Palace. Princess Ankang is going to see Emperor Yongyuan. Wouldn't she just stand there stupidly at the banquet?

If she encounters someone who doesn't know what to do and embarrasses Yu'er, it will be troublesome.

After all, not everyone in the outside world knows the feelings of the three little ones.

If someone can't control Princess Ankang and takes it out on Yu'er, I'm afraid Li Xuan will make some trouble in the palace again to teach these bitches a lesson.

Now that Princess Ankang has ordered, Yu'er will never leave this room by herself.

This room was prepared for them by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, so they are not afraid of being disturbed.

"Then we will be back soon. Sister Yu'er can sleep for a while if she is sleepy."

The New Year's Eve dinner will last all night. They just ate a lot and it is inevitable that they will feel sleepy.

Yu'er responded to Princess Ankang's instructions one by one, then quickly opened the door and sent one person and one cat out.

Zhao Feng had been waiting outside for a long time.

"General Manager Zhao, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

Princess Ankang came out and said to Zhao Feng apologetically.

"Your Highness is too polite. Please follow me to see His Majesty."

"His Majesty is discussing important matters with Prince Zheng and several dukes at this time."

"Prince Zheng is also here?" Princess Ankang was surprised.

Zhao Feng nodded and explained, "It's an annual practice."

Then he lowered his voice and continued, "Prince Zheng almost represents the opinions of all civil servants. Even if His Majesty reduces the number of civil servants participating in the New Year's Eve meeting year by year, as long as Prince Zheng participates, they have no objection."

Princess Ankang nodded, and she understood it in her heart.

This situation is completely clear, but the last layer of face has not been torn off.

Princess Ankang hugged Li Xuan and followed Zhao Feng's footsteps.

After a while, they came to the Zichen Hall of Taiji Palace.     Taiji Palace is quite special. There are halls dedicated to court.

The Purple Palace Hall is more private, and only the core ministers of the court can discuss matters with Emperor Yongyuan here, and there is also the saying of the inner court.

The regular meetings held in the Hanyuan Hall of Taiji Palace are called the outer court.

Princess Ankang had attended court in the Hanyuan Hall before because of the matter of the magistrate of Chang'an County.

This is the first time for Princess Ankang and Li Xuan to visit the Purple Palace Hall.

After Zhao Feng reported and entered the hall, Li Xuan and Princess Ankang saw that there were already five people standing in the Purple Palace Hall, including the King of Zheng and the four dukes standing on both sides.

"Your son Ankang, I meet your father."

Princess Ankang hugged Li Xuan and bowed.

Emperor Yongyuan, who was sitting on the high seat, nodded, and then waved to Princess Ankang and said:

"Ankang, wait aside first."

"Yes."

After receiving the order, Princess Ankang took two steps to the side and stood not far from the door.

Princess Ankang intentionally did not get too close to either side, but she always had to stand on different sides, and she could not always stand in the middle of the hall, so Princess Ankang chose to stand on the same side as the four dukes.

After all, she was still the spokesperson for the nobles at this time, so it was reasonable for her to stand here.

As for Princess Ankang's position, several people in the hall just took a look and retracted their gazes, no longer paying attention.

"Your Majesty, the southern tour next year is so confirmed."

"But Your Majesty said before that you would take a few princes with you. I wonder if Your Majesty can confirm the candidates?"

"In this case, I have already asked all localities to make corresponding preparations."

Zheng Wang asked with a smile, as if he just asked a question that he didn't care about.

"Don't worry, uncle, I will definitely confirm the candidates before leaving, giving the local government enough time to prepare."

"I think my uncle has also received the news that Yan Zhao will return to Beijing soon. I have to ask her if she is interested in joining the southern tour, otherwise there will be more rumors that I have neglected the queen."

Emperor Yongyuan also replied with a smile.

Although both of them were talking with a smile, their words were full of murderous intent.

Although Li Xuan and Princess Ankang were just spectators, they also felt a chill on their bodies.

"If the emperor has nothing else to do, you can withdraw first and continue to enjoy the New Year's Eve dinner."

It seems that Emperor Yongyuan has finished what he wanted to say to Prince Zheng, and began to order him to leave.

Prince Zheng didn't care, and immediately bowed and left, at least on the surface he was respectful.

As soon as Prince Zheng left, the dukes began to have something to say.

"Your Majesty, do you really want to continue the southern tour at this juncture?" Su Dingan did not hide his worries.

"This is something that has been decided long ago, and the dukes don't need to discuss it."

Emperor Yongyuan's strong attitude made several dukes shut up.

But the dukes still exchanged glances with each other and frowned slightly.

At this time, they were about to ask Emperor Yongyuan to continue to send troops to the front line to promote greater external pressure.

But now Emperor Yongyuan seems to be planning to grab both inside and outside. Given the current situation in Daxing, I'm afraid it's too reluctant.

But Qin Zongyong had already led the advance troops to the front line and started fighting with the desert. Even if the nobles wanted to change their strategy, it was too late.

There was no other choice except to go all the way.

The four dukes looked at Princess Ankang silently, their eyes full of "please".

Princess Ankang did not disappoint them and reported to Emperor Yongyuan:

"Father, I have something to report."

Then, Princess Ankang proposed the Dukes' proposal to send more troops to the front line.

After Princess Ankang finished speaking, the Dukes showed nervousness and their eyes turned to Emperor Yongyuan.

"Ankang, do you agree with this proposal?"

Emperor Yongyuan did not express his opinion immediately, but asked Princess Ankang instead.

Princess Ankang stroked Li Xuan's head, looked at Emperor Yongyuan, then at the four princes, and then replied:

"Ankang believes that the princes also have a sincere heart, serving the country and the people, and sharing the worries of their father and emperor."

"It's just a war to end a war, but the child doesn't agree. At least at this moment, the risk is too high."

Princess Ankang is no longer just a frog sitting in the cold palace watching the sky.

In the past year, Princess Ankang has also made great progress.

Her progress is not as obvious as Li Xuan's strength, but her edge is not weak at all.

After all, Princess Ankang has been in contact with the top talents in Daxing this year. She has learned a lot through the influence of her ears and her own understanding.

Princess Ankang's words were addressed not only to Emperor Yongyuan, but also to the four princes and other dignitaries behind them.

Everyone has the same purpose, so there is no need to consume each other's strength and reduce their final chance of victory.

As a bridge of communication between the two parties, Princess Ankang felt that it was necessary to put this matter on the table.

Emperor Yongyuan smiled happily after hearing Princess Ankang's words.

Then he looked at the four princes with a straight face:

"If I don't agree, what do the four of you think Hu Guoguo should do?"

The four princes immediately saluted in panic and said: "Of course I will obey your Majesty's imperial edict!"

"I can't see it." Emperor Yongyuan sighed.

The four princes began to sweat slightly on their foreheads, but they did not make any more excuses.

What kind of person Qin Zongyong is, I am afraid everyone present except Li Xuan and Princess Ankang know very well.

But when Emperor Yongyuan chose Qin Zongyong as the leader of the advance army, he probably also thought of this day.

There are some things that they just tacitly agree with each other, and it's hard to tell who is hiding it from whom.

"It is impossible to increase the number of troops."

Emperor Yongyuan said firmly.

At this time, Zhao Dinghai was the first to speak: "Your Majesty, now that the national treasury is full, it is a good time to expand our troops."

There was still half a sentence that Zhao Dinghai didn't say.

If you miss this opportunity, you may not have it again in the future.

The nobles agreed to Qin Zongyong's plan because they wanted to seize this opportunity to expand their troops.

Otherwise, based on the previous situation of treasury revenue being reduced year by year, their request to expand the number of troops would not be passed at the court meeting.

And one day, this vicious cycle will threaten the military power in the hands of today's great nobles.

This is a consequence they cannot accept.

"I won't hide it from you, I do have the money."

"But even if this money is given to you, you won't be able to recruit these soldiers!"

Emperor Yongyuan said it with certainty.

"With the current situation, if I give you ten cents, how much money will be left in your hands?"

"And the subsequent food, salary and military equipment will be a bottomless pit."

"Don't do this again!"

Emperor Yongyuan pointed at the four princes and said pointedly.

When the four princes heard this, they were also shocked.

So far, this is the first time that Emperor Yongyuan has used such straightforward words to refer to that person in front of them.

Although the dispute between Emperor Yongyuan and Prince Zheng was already well known in the court, it had a different meaning when exposed to the public.

The four princes were shocked and secretly said at the same time:

"Your Majesty, are you going to decide the winner!?"