After all the ministers left the main hall, Qi Rong strode ahead. Crown Prince Qi Yu quickly caught up.
"Uncle Seven, please wait a moment!"
Qi Rong stopped, raised his eyebrows and looked at Qi Yu without saying a word. Qi Yu stepped forward, first bowed, and then said,
"The journey to the Northwest is long and extremely dangerous. May I ask if Uncle Seven has a strategy to deal with the disaster in mind?"
This disaster - relief mission should have been his, but he could tell that his father and his uncle didn't want him to take risks. That's why the ministers recommended Uncle Seven to go to the Northwest.
Although it was Qi Rong's own idea, Qi Yu couldn't help but feel a bit guilty, and even worried that Qi Rong might be in danger.
Hearing Qi Yu's question, Qi Rong curled his lips.
"A strategy to deal with the disaster? No!"
Talking too much now was just empty talk on paper.
Only by truly arriving at the place and understanding the actual situation could they formulate one or even several implementable plans according to local conditions.
Seeing Qi Rong speak so casually, Qi Yu couldn't help but be surprised.
"I thought that since Uncle Seven recommended himself, he must have had a plan in mind."
Just like himself, he wouldn't easily take on things he wasn't sure about.
Because doing so would increase his own risks and the difficulty of governance.
Hearing this, Qi Rong suddenly smiled and said carelessly,
"The more challenging a thing is, the more interesting it is to do. If everything is predictable and goes step - by - step, what's the fun?"
His whole life had been in the rapids. He either fought against the current or went with the flow. Every choice was made in an instant, and he couldn't afford to think too much.
Hesitating for a moment might lead him into an abyss, never to be redeemed!
It had to be said that Qi Yu's life had been too smooth. Although he was the crown prince, he had been able to travel freely for several years.
A person who had always had a smooth life could never understand the survival methods of those who had been in the mire for a long time!
Qi Rong's nonchalance and calmness made Qi Yu feel ashamed that he could never catch up. For a moment, he didn't know what to say.
Seeing that Qi Yu was silent, Qi Rong then turned around and said,
"If the crown prince has nothing else to say, this king will take his leave first."
He still had a lot of things to do in less than a day.
Seeing that Qi Rong was about to leave, Qi Yu quickly took two steps forward. Suddenly, he remembered that Yun Xi had seemed a bit strange when he left the Drum Tower. He couldn't help but ask,
"After I left, was Miss Yun okay? Did Uncle Seven send her back to her mansion?"
Qi Yu's concern was originally normal, but when Qi Rong heard it, he immediately stopped. His handsome face suddenly turned cold, and his eyes stared at Qi Yu sharply.
"As far as this king knows, the crown prince doesn't seem to be very familiar with the eldest daughter of the Yun family, right? It doesn't seem appropriate for you to care so much about an unmarried woman, does it?"
The crown prince had just returned from traveling and studying. Logically, he had few opportunities to contact Yun Xi.
However, since the day when Yun Xi bumped into the crown prince at the girls' academy, Qi Rong had vaguely noticed the crown prince's attention to Yun Xi.
The feeling of having his own woman coveted made Qi Rong, who already had limited patience, even more intolerant. Coupled with the crown prince's blatant display of interest in Yun Xi and his attitude of not hiding it even in front of him.
In Qi Rong's view, this was simply a provocation to him!
"Moreover, this king's affairs with her don't need the crown prince to interfere. I hope you know your place!"
Qi Rong's words were full of thorns, which made even the always gentle Qi Yu feel a bit embarrassed. It was also the first time he truly felt the hostility from Qi Rong.
Qi Yu couldn't help but recall the time when Yun Xi was kidnapped by his cousin Lin Kang. At that time, Uncle Seven had also rushed into the Lin Mansion alone, not afraid of offending his uncle, and had severely injured his cousin Lin Kang.
If he said that Uncle Seven didn't have feelings for Yun Xi, based on his understanding of men, he would never believe it.
It was certain that Uncle Seven's feelings for Yun Xi were the same as his own. However, thinking of Yun Xi, he couldn't help but clench his fist.
Qi Yu pursed his thin lips slightly. After a moment of pondering on his handsome face, his clear eyes stared directly at Qi Rong, and he said seriously,
"Uncle Seven, I think our feelings for Miss Yun are the same."
"But I don't intend to give up."
These words were no different from a declaration of war!
Qi Rong narrowed his deep eyes slightly, with a cold glint in them. His eyes stared at Qi Yu like hooks. Finally, the corner of his lips curled up into a cold smile.
Qi Rong didn't say a word and just turned around and left.
Qi Yu, on the other hand, seemed to be glued to the spot. His face was cold, and he felt as if he was wrapped in a cold air from head to toe.
He had been in this world for seventeen years. Even from his father, he had never felt such a terrifying aura.
Those deep, blood - thirsty eyes were just like a wild beast's!
Under that kind of gaze, he couldn't even move a single step.
After Qi Rong left the palace gate, he had just mounted his horse when a person suddenly blocked his way, as if he had been waiting for a long time.
Qi Rong looked down at Yun Sheng in front of him with cold eyes, and a mocking smile curled up on his lips.
"Prime Minister Yun, do you think your life is too long and want to be trampled by this king's horse's hooves? If you really have this intention, this king can fulfill your wish!"
Qi Rong's words were a bit harsh, which made Yun Sheng's face sink instantly.
Based on Qi Rong's overbearing personality and his hatred for himself, Yun Sheng had no doubt that the other party would do what he said.
However, thinking of what was to come, he calmed his mind and patiently said,
"Prince Xian, I have something to say to you about the snow disaster in the Northwest. Could you please wait a moment?"
Yun Sheng's eyes were solemn and urgent. Qi Rong raised his eyebrows slightly and said,
"Let's go. We'll talk at your mansion!"
Without waiting for Yun Sheng to say a word, Qi Rong clamped his horse's belly with his legs and rode away, leaving only a back view and a few wisps of dust for Yun Sheng.
Yun Sheng's outstretched hand stopped in mid - air, then slowly dropped. He shook his head helplessly and walked towards his carriage.
At the gate of the prime minister's mansion.
When the guards saw Qi Rong riding his horse towards them, they were about to step forward to stop and inquire, but Qi Rong whipped his horse in the air. Frightened, the two guards stepped back. Qi Rong then rode directly into the prime minister's mansion.
Fortunately, Zhan Feng behind him quickly dismounted and announced his identity, stating that Prince Xian had been invited by the prime minister and came to the mansion for important business.
Only then did everyone feel relieved and not regard Qi Rong as a thief breaking in.
However, they couldn't help but mutter in their hearts: Since he was invited by the master, but the host hadn't arrived yet and the guest just walked in so boldly. This was the first time they had encountered such a situation.
However, after all, the visitor was Prince Xian. The people in the mansion didn't dare to neglect. After arranging him in the living room, they respectfully served good tea.
"Master, where are you going?"
As soon as Zhan Feng entered the courtyard gate, he saw Qi Rong walking out of the living room. He couldn't help but step forward to inquire. Qi Rong just gave him a cold look and casually said,
"This king is just taking a stroll in the mansion."
Saying that, he strode in a certain direction. Zhan Feng seemed to sense something and followed closely behind, but was kicked by Qi Rong.
"Get back to the living room. Prime Minister Yun will talk to you later!"
Kicked to the ground by Qi Rong, Zhan Feng suffered a great deal.
"Master, Prime Minister Yun clearly said he had something to say to you."
If the master just left like this and left him alone here, what was this all about? He estimated that Yun Sheng would be very angry when he came!