Chapter 1664: Chapter 1661 Persuasion

He walked in, raised his hand in salute first: “Uncle.”

“No need for formality, Prince. Please, come and sit.” Minister Qi had a smile on his face, looking more benevolent.

King Qi sat down next to him. He did not bring guards into the room; the guards automatically stood by the door and closed it.

Minister Qi raised his hand to pour him tea.

“Uncle called for me today, is there an important matter?” King Qi looked at Minister Qi, received the tea he poured, and personally poured a cup for him too, adhering to etiquette in all aspects.

Minister Qi, satisfied, held his teacup and drank, smiling: “Tea poured by the Prince is indeed good. Although it’s been a while since the two of us, uncle and nephew, have met alone, we should enjoy tea together properly. But today, there is indeed something I want to discuss with you.”

“Please, speak uncle.” King Qi put down the teacup and listened attentively.

Minister Qi sighed lightly and said: “Today on the hunting grounds, did you see clearly? How Prince Rong rescued Miss Chu.”

King Qi was not surprised at all that he would ask this. In fact, all the key officials came to him to inquire about the events today, especially regarding Prince Rong’s injury and the Chu family’s reaction. Although they asked subtly, the frequency was enough for King Qi to become aware.

Moreover, he was not foolish; he was rather meticulous in thought.

“The incident happened suddenly, we were quite a distance from Miss Chu when the Fourth King went over to rescue using Princess Weisaiya’s horse reins.” King Qi replied neither humbly nor arrogantly.

Minister Qi was not very satisfied with this answer and smiled, directly asking, “At that moment, between Prince Rong and the Prince, who was closer to Miss Chu?”

King Qi suddenly raised his head to meet his gaze, trying to discern what he was actually asking: “About the same distance, but the Fourth King’s reaction was quicker than mine.”

“So, it means Prince Rong saw Miss Chu in trouble and immediately ran over to rescue her. Such reaction speed…tsk tsk.” Minister Qi found it somewhat ambiguous.

King Qi furrowed his brow slightly without a trace, but did not reply to his words.

Minister Qi was not concerned and continued to keep a smiling appearance: “It seems that Prince Rong has grown stronger over the past two years as he’s been leading troops outside.”

“The Fourth King has always been skilled in martial arts.” King Qi was calm when he said this, without envy or jealousy.

Minister Qi listened, with a hint of persuasion: “Prince, you are skilled in scholarly arts, but now the emperor in the court values both documents and martial arts, so you cannot slack off in martial studies.”

“Yes, Uncle’s lessons are valid. I shall certainly practice diligently upon returning to the residence today.” King Qi lifted the teacup for a sip of tea, still maintaining that calm expression.

Minister Qi seemed accustomed to his temperament and nodded, seemingly satisfied.

“By the way, Prince Rong’s injury, you should be quite knowledgeable about it, is it severe?” Minister Qi finally asked the most concerned question.

King Qi shook his head: “While I was present, the doctor responsible for checking Prince Rong’s injuries was one by his side and another invited by Madam Chu, Doctor Lu, and they said it was not severe.”

“Is it really not severe or pretending?” Minister Qi frowned, asking urgently.

King Qi: “On the surface, it doesn’t seem very severe.”

“Prince, you have always been reading, not very aware of court matters; this timing, Prince Rong selected it very well.” Minister Qi’s tone was a bit heavy, seeming to see King Qi want to argue, he analyzed with a burning gaze: “Prince, look.”

“Normally, it’s hard to make the Chu family owe a favor, even you have few chances to contact the Chu family’s family members, and that Madam Chu herself is astute, thorough in her dealings, usually asking no one for favors.”

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