Chapter 2719: Chapter 2719: Bitter as Eating Bittersweet Coptis

Is it really true that the Retired Emperor won’t act recklessly?

Of course not. It’s just that he’s currently at a disadvantage, confined to bed and unable to move. If he could move, he would surely stir up trouble.

Finding every possible way to escape is what the Retired Emperor would do.

Just wait, when Gong Jian returns from the Northern Lands and captures all the forces the Retired Emperor thinks he has, then the Retired Emperor won’t be able to cause trouble anymore.

By then, the Retired Emperor might not be vexed to death, but he’ll be unable to act freely.

After all, who could accept having so many forces wiped out all at once, especially someone with a big temper like the Retired Emperor?

"Tell the imperial physicians to treat the Retired Emperor’s injuries slowly, no need to rush," he instructed.

Anyway, even if the injuries are healed, the Retired Emperor would just act up again. The consequence of acting up again would be getting hit by the Paper Person once more, so it’s better to treat him slowly.

"As you command, Your Majesty."

Eunuch Fu responded and withdrew.

To have the Retired Emperor calm down for a while is quite good; at least it won’t always give him a headache. The Emperor won’t constantly deal with the affairs of the Supreme Palace, leaving the Chief Eunuch to handle it.

With the Emperor’s words, he knows what to do now. Just let the Retired Emperor’s injuries heal slowly, but definitely not too quickly.

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At the Moonlight Lotus embankment, on the lotus boat.

The Family Heads felt bitter as if they’d eaten gall, but dared not show it, continuing to chat with the two princes, discussing recent happenings in the capital.

Meanwhile, the steward had listed all the donations from the major clans.

Moreover, he had meticulously copied several versions to ensure each Family Head had a copy before returning to see the two princes.

"Master, Master, the little one has already organized the booklets."

Behind him followed a servant, carrying a tray full of identical booklets.

"Yes, distribute them to the Family Heads."

An Jiuyue nodded and waved at him.

The steward complied, and along with the servant, distributed a copy of the booklet to each Family Head, regardless of their displeased expressions, as if their eyes were burning with anger at the booklets.

With matters settled, Qian Jiyun and An Jiuyue naturally did not linger with them, instructed the steward to dock the boat.

The Family Heads saw they could leave, and hurriedly departed, afraid that if they lingered, they’d incur more expenses, possibly sacrificing their entire clan.

"Head of the Ye Family, have you been talking too much lately?"

After leaving the boat, away from it, a Family Head glared and challenged the first to speak and donate money—Head of the Ye Family.

What’s the point of having a loose tongue? Can’t he think carefully before speaking? When the prince mentioned the Northern Lands, did he have to respond?

Now, they’re out of money, and future days won’t be easy.

If they can pay once, there will be a second and third time. He feels the money he earns won’t be enough for the state treasury in the future.

If it were just the Emperor, they wouldn’t be afraid. So many clans united couldn’t fight against a royal family, right? Even if they couldn’t win, they’d inflict mutual damage at least.

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