"Then we’ll repair all the river dikes this time."
"Boss, I never thought your father-in-law had such skills," Shen Hu teased irreverently.
Chu Ying chimed in, "Governor Liang can predict potential floods this year based on past experience. He’s truly impressive, worthy of being your father-in-law, boss."
"Boss, your father-in-law really is quite capable," Song Dekang joked, "After he became governor, he’s managed things in Yangzhou very efficiently."
"He’s a man of real accomplishments." Grandmaster Liu spoke highly of Liang Shuren, not because Liang was the emperor’s father-in-law, but because he was genuinely a good official with the people’s interests at heart.
The emperor slightly raised his chin, saying with a face full of pride, "How could my father-in-law be anything but exceptional?"
Seeing the emperor still wearing a proud expression, Prime Minister He and the others couldn’t help but laugh.
"Your Majesty, with your father-in-law guarding Yangzhou, it will be a place of clarity and peace," Grandmaster Liu said seriously, "You can rest at ease about Yangzhou."
The emperor raised the corners of his mouth and said, "Otherwise, what do you think is the reason I appointed my father-in-law as the governor of Yangzhou?"
"Boss, are you abusing your power for personal gain?" Song Dekang quipped.
The emperor raised an eyebrow and said, "So what if I am?"
"Boss, your father-in-law really misses his daughter and wants to see his grandson," Song Dekang mentioned, "While we were in Yangzhou, he kept asking us about Lady Zhaoyi and the Tenth Prince."
The emperor knew Liang Zhaoyi wanted to see her father, but Liang Shuren couldn’t come to the capital.
"Boss, you should let your father-in-law come to the capital."
"He cannot come." The emperor put away his playful expression and became very serious, "With him guarding Yangzhou, I can be at ease." Yangzhou was very important and had to be held by someone he trusted.
"So in that case, won’t Governor Liang be unable to see Lady Zhaoyi for the rest of his life?"
The emperor remained silent.
Prime Minister He glared at Song Dekang, blaming him for saying that just now.
"Your Majesty, what do you plan to do about Han Zhong?" Grandmaster Liu changed the topic and asked, "Without Yangzhou supplying salt, Han Zhong will certainly target other places. Liangzhou is close to Shu, and Han Zhong might set his sights on Liangzhou."
Upon hearing this, Shen Hu’s eyes lit up instantly, and he hurriedly said, "Boss, let me go to guard Liangzhou."
"Boss, let me go," Chu Ying quickly said, "I’m more meticulous than Lao Hu. Let me go to Liangzhou, and I will keep a close eye on Han Zhong."
"Lao Chu, what do you mean, saying you’re more meticulous than me?"
Chu Ying ignored Shen Hu, looking eagerly at the emperor.
The emperor appeared contemplative. After a while, he spoke, "If you go, it would alarm him."
Upon hearing this, Grandmaster Liu and the others looked visibly surprised.
"Your Majesty, what do you mean?"
The emperor suddenly raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a meaningful smile.
Seeing this smile, Prime Minister He and the others felt their scalps tingle.
Here comes the Emperor’s usual trick again!
Standing aside, Sun Kui, who hadn’t spoken all along, silently sympathized with Han Zhong in his heart.
As they were speaking, a regular man dressed in a guard uniform walked in. He first saluted the emperor, then respectfully reported, "Your Majesty, the Tenth Prince has gone to see that person."
Song Dekang and Grandmaster Liu, they knew that this regular man dressed in a guard uniform also knew who "that person" was.
"What, the Tenth Prince has gone to see He Lianfang?!"
Song Dekang and Grandmaster Liu were unaware that Zhao Yao had previously gone to see He Lianfang; at that time, they were already in Yangzhou.