Chapter 1234 A Bit of Goodwill for a Reminder_1

"Your Majesty, this..." Yang Tianhua deliberately assumed a troubled look, then sighed and said, "Since Your Majesty has spoken, this old official naturally must comply with Your Majesty's arrangement. Let's choose the northern side."

His Majesty's expression remained unchanged, but his heart was filled with particular contempt. Would Yang Tianhua have given in so easily if he didn't need a way to step down? Moreover, he was overly suspicious—because His Majesty initially gave the north to Jiang Yichun, he ended up choosing the north, as if fearing that there was something wrong with the southern lands.

"Good, Yang Aiqing's magnanimity is truly commendable," the Emperor said with a hearty laugh.

Jiang Yichun bowed to the Emperor, "I have no objections, Your Majesty. Thank you for your concern."

Yang Tianhua glanced sideways at Jiang Yichun and muttered under his breath, "Putting on an act."