First Step-2
Pei Jin after listening to the report answers "umm... it is expected for them to lack on materials.. with the issue of provision for winter solved the materials issue is much easier to solve.. benwang has already informed Shizou to prepare for the material needed for the fortress... while Baidu is preparing for the weapons and armors... the soldiers are to remain in tents until we obtain snake wood from Qing... after the arrival of snake wood it will be first sent to these three cities to construct stronghold barracks for soldiers ... after the completion the rest will be sent for similar purpose in other garrisons.. after each garrison is fortified ministry of work will be responsible for the further usage of snake wood..."
With all the major issues reported and sorted out all the courtiers were waiting for the emperor to end the court but their emperor was still busy whispering to Febg Min. They didn't know whether to laugh or cry at the emperor's lack of attention.
Pei Jin's face becomes darker and with thunderous voice he calls his father "Emperor". Emperor who was busy planning about the date with the empress is scared by such thunderous voice. He looks at his son who seemed to be livid with anger. Giving a cough to hide his embarrassment he speaks "uhum... that.. Zhen seemed to have misplaced some memorials... feng Min was reminding Zhen...hmm.. okay seems like the matters are resolved...end of court..." with that he disappears with feng Min.
All the courtiers could only sigh in their heart with such easygoing emperor. Not daring to provoke the already angered prince all take their leave very quickly leaving only Yusheng, Pei Jin, prime minister and state advisor in the big hall.
State advisor walks near to the couple and after some light chat takes his farewell. Prime minister couldn't help but sigh out loud "Jin'er do find some time to talk with your father..it is becoming more difficult for him to attend the morning court... feng Min is about to go bald because of uncooperative emperor"
Yusheng finally laughs while Pei Jins eyebrows was scrunched with anger and disgust. With malicious voice he replies "hmm... indeed... need to talk... his performance today was pathetic.. don't worry uncle benwang will have nice chat with Fuhuang" Yusheng felt pity for the emperor but didn't intervene while prime minister feels relief.
Yusheng heads for villa as from today she was to help Pei Zhang with his martial strength while Pei Jin heads toward to chat with his father.
Emperor was still planning with feng Min when the guard announces of Pei Jin's arrival. Entering inside Pei Jin immedaiately starts scolding and threatening "Fuhuang.. oh Fuhuang... seems like you are very free these days ah...also seemed to turn lazy and fatuous because of all the free time.. even going as far to be pathetic infront of all the courtiers.. you have left no option for this son beside reporting these matters to muhou... also for not to let your brain turn to pea size this son has decided to take some time off from all the national matters and go on a vacation with Yu'er "
Emperor was red with anger but with Pei Jin threatening time go on vacation and snitching on his wife he acts clever and grabs on his son's shoulder stopping him from leaving.
"Son..why need to be so upset?... come..come... let's have a chat.. what cannot be solved after a nice chat..ah.. Min hurry and prepare tea... my difluam son must be thirsty" fawns and drags Pei Jin to nearby sit.
Pei Jin flings his fathers claws from his shoulder and snorting loudly replies "this son is not only thirsty but bone tired... thus taking a vacation seems to be must... even Yu'er is tired from all the thinking and preparation... don't know how much muhou will be hurt after learning of this matter... this son rather chat and drink at muhou's place"
Emperor wanted to grab and fling this son of his but remembering how his days will be back to being buried with pile of work he calms his anger and fawns "beloved son...this... the current time is very important for Nanling and your presence is must along with sheng'ers... so about that vacation may be pospotning it to later date would be more wise... father promises to be more attentive and helpful from now on..ah... so that both of you won't be too tired...today father was not feeling well hence appeared lax but from tomorrow father will be more productive"
Pei Jin looks at his father then says solemnly "Fuhuang...son knows your mind is tired from being in throne from all these years... but currently there's not much for you to worry about.. we have taken the first step for better future... and there are still many things to be accomplished... for most of the matters there's me but you as an emperor still need to be there to overlook the matters...Fuhuang be patient for five more years... this son wants for you too enjoy the results while still on throne..
this son will do best to not you have worried or troubled during these years...after 5 years son will take the remaining burden of yours to have you and muhou have blissful lives with peace and proseperous nation also grandchildren's to play with"
Emperor felt his heart was dipped in honey. His eyes turning red and nose feeling sour. Calming his emotions with trembling voice he replies "okay... father understands.. father has never questioned your ability.. it is because of your presence that father is able to have these relaxed days...father will hold onto your words...Jin'er this father shall wait five more years.. after that you have to seat on the throne.. son ..life is too long yet short.. with each year passing more than the results father wants to live fullest with your mother... father wants to make up for all the things she has missed, sacrificed and compromised all these years.. as for the results even if father is not on the throne father will still feel proud of your accomplishment.."
Pei Jin also felt sour for his father and mother who had indeed struggled a lot for half of their lives. With the matters clear he leaves the palace and heads towards Yusheng villa as this moment he missed her dearly.