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Chapter 4244: What Good Are You to Me?

Two more days passed, and Long Hui could no longer hold it in. He sought out the Emperor, trying to persuade him with various arguments.

For example, "The Heavenly Destiny is an urgent matter; we cannot waste any more time indulging in leisurely pursuits."

And, "The Crown Princess spends her days wandering around the capital with her people. We shouldn't waste too much energy on trivial matters; we need to focus on real work."

He rambled on and on, making the Emperor feel dizzy and irritated, until the Emperor finally interrupted him, "Young Master Long, what exactly do you want to say?"

Long Hui took a deep breath. If he could, he would have picked up the inkstone beside him and smashed it on the Emperor's head.

You old man, why are you pretending to be confused when you clearly understand?

"Your Majesty, let's speak frankly. The situation along the coast of Forgetfulness Sea is truly dire. Our joint effort to resist Heavenly Destiny, uniting the three continental sea regions, is no joking matter."

"Enough time has been wasted. When can the Crown Prince and Crown Princess depart with us?"

"Oh," the Emperor said, with a look of sudden realization, nodding. "I thought you had already discussed it with the Crown Prince and Crown Princess. Have you not?"

Long Hui: ...

Why are this family so difficult to deal with?

Long Hui pressed his aching head, trying hard to suppress the anger boiling within him.

What kind of relationship did he have with the little Crown Princess? The Emperor would have to be blind not to see it!

Given their relationship, the little Crown Princess either glared at them or simply remained expressionless and unresponsive. What was there to discuss?

As for the Crown Prince, he had no principles whatsoever when it came to his wife. Relying on the Crown Prince to side with them and persuade the little Crown Princess? He might as well throw a sow into the sky!

"Young Master Long, there's no need to be so impatient," the Emperor said to him with a smile. "These past two days, the Empress has sent over some properties that originally belonged to the couple. The Crown Princess hasn't been idle during this period; she's been inspecting properties everywhere."

Inspecting properties? Couldn't that be done any day?

Did everything really require her, the dignified Crown Princess, to do it personally?

Long Hui took a deep breath. "Your Majesty, I wonder if you could issue an imperial decree for us to depart tomorrow?"

The Emperor looked at Long Hui with a troubled expression. "Young Master Long, it's not that I won't help you, but my son and daughter-in-law are both very strong-willed individuals."

"If I were to issue an imperial decree without understanding the reason, it's highly possible they would throw my decree, along with the eunuch delivering it, out of the Eastern Palace."

Long Hui: ...

What good are you to me, Emperor?!

You're just a good-for-nothing...

Why are these four family members so detestable?

Long Hui suppressed his anger and returned to the guest reception palace, continuing to stay there with forced patience.

It wasn't until three more days passed that the Eastern Palace finally sent someone to find him.

The messenger was a young woman, about eighteen or nineteen, with a beautiful appearance and a face even sterner than the little Crown Princess. She wore a tight black outfit, carried a sword, and upon seeing him, stated, "Depart this afternoon! Prepare all sea supplies, and all food, clothing, and daily necessities according to this list! If anything goes wrong for my master, we'll settle it with swords!"

After speaking, she drew her long sword with a "swish" and split a stone table in the courtyard in half.

Long Xiangyun, who had been sitting by that table, jumped up with a shriek, both shocked and furious, pointing her trembling finger at the departing figure of the girl.

Long Hui also nearly exploded with anger.

Thinking of the purpose of his journey, he forcibly suppressed his rage.