Volume 1: The Storm of Regency 059 Please enter, Your Majesty

  At the border of Feng and Qi, Mu Han stood tall in his silver armor, exuding an aura of majesty and grandeur. His handsome face was cold and stern, radiating a general's intimidating presence. He grasped the hilt of his sword at his waist, his eyes gleaming with icy chill. Ji Bai and Li Su followed closely behind him, having just returned from their patrol.

  Mu Han Yao looked at the current sky and turned around, looking at Ji Bai, "Everything remains the same, don't slack off."

  "Yes, General." Ji Bo led the order and everyone retreated.

  He glanced sideways and saw the green-clad guard standing in front of his tent, now just an ordinary soldier in the military camp. Every day, he followed the routine of training and sentry duty. Compared to when Feng Ao Tian left, he didn't seem as weak, but rather more robust, his skin also darker by a shade or two, yet it couldn't conceal that air of elegance about him.

  He didn't even glance at Mu Han, but walked straight into the camp, and saw a black shadow flash before his eyes. On the table was the confidential letter he had to read every day. He raised his head, and the black shadow had already disappeared.

  He slowly put down the heavy burden on his body, wearing only a comfortable middle garment. The cloud-patterned hairband tied to his black hair was left by Feng Ao Tian. His cold and stern face had no smile at all. He sat in front of the desk, and what entered his eyes was the secret letter with the unique mark of the Regent King. When he reached out to take the secret letter, he saw another letter under it, on which four big characters were written: "Family Brother's Letter".

  He lifted his hand slightly, then put down the confidential letter, opened the envelope, and read it carefully. A faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, a smile filled with joy and relief. After smiling, he realized that he shouldn't be smiling, so he quickly hid his expression. His long fingers, covered in thick calluses, gently stroked the letter repeatedly. Knowing that his second brother was safe, the weight on his mind was lifted. He thought to himself, over the past two years, they had never exchanged letters, and he had no idea about Mu Hanjin's situation. He hadn't expected that the Regent King would allow his second brother to write to him.

  Suddenly, he thought of the brief time they spent together, and the letters they exchanged over the past few days. He would often re-read them, but the ambiguous language and flirtatious tone made him feel uneasy, even though he had been through many battles, he couldn't help but feel a little shy.

  He carefully kept Mu Hanjin's letter, then opened the secret letter, and suddenly took a look, immediately threw the secret letter out of his hand with great force. With his strength, "whoosh" sounded, and the secret letter flew directly out of the camp and fell heavily to the ground.

  It just so happened that at this time, Jī Bó had something to report, but was suddenly caught off guard by the secret letter being thrown at his feet. He bent down, intending to pick it up, but saw a cold and stern figure rushing out of the camp quickly, and when he reached out to grab it, it was already gone.

  He raised his eyes and looked at Mu Han Yao in front of him, with a hint of confusion flashing across his gaze, "General......this......"

  "Oh, it's just an unimportant letter." Murong Yan picked up the secret letter and said in a cold tone.

  Ji Bai obviously didn't believe it, and with Mu Han Yao's personality, what's the point of still being anxious about it now?

  "Are you looking for me for something?" Mu Han Yao glanced at Ji Bai, intentionally changing the subject.

  "At present, food and grass are in short supply, and at most can only be maintained for three months."

  "I will report this matter to the imperial court and hope for a prompt replenishment." Mu Han replied with an expressionless face.

  Ji Bai took a glance at Mu Han Yao, then bowed and turned around to leave.

  As soon as Mu Han saw Ji Bai leave, he immediately returned to his tent and let out a sigh of relief. Fortunately, no one else had seen him. He sat back down at his desk, opened the secret letter in his hand that he wished would turn to ashes, and his eyes turned gloomy. This regent king was truly debauched, actually asking such questions. He picked up his pen and wrote a response on the side, the ink not yet dry before sealing it up. Then he took up a new envelope beside him and began writing. After recounting the matters he had been entrusted with, he sealed up the secret letter. A black shadow fell in front of him, and in the blink of an eye, the two secret letters on his desk disappeared along with the shadow.

  His pale and cold face had indeed darkened a lot, he got up by himself, went to bed, and suddenly felt a bit anxious. He shouldn't have come back, how did he end up coming back so mysteriously?

  Feng Ao Tian and Mu Han Jin were still reviewing the memorials, the candle holder was bright, illuminating their calm faces. The study room was filled with a faint scent of ink and the soothing aroma of agarwood, such a quiet night scene, no one dared to disturb.

  When Feng Yu Qi arrived in front of the palace, he got down from the dragon sedan chair, raised his eyes and looked at the majestic palace in front of him. He felt a little regretful, for last night he had sworn that he would never set foot here again, but how did he end up coming back after just one day? Moreover, he didn't even know why he came here, was it to take off his clothes again?

  Feng Gonggong saw the emperor's arrival and hastily went to the study to report, "Your Highness, the Emperor has arrived."

  "Hmm, please come in, Your Majesty. No need to undress." Feng Ao Tian said in an extremely calm tone, without lifting his head, continuing to look at the memorial in his hand.

  "Yes." Feng Gonggong replied, and then withdrew from the palace.

  Feng Yin Qi just happened to be walking near the bedroom door, and was hesitating about whether or not to take off his clothes, when he saw Old Man Feng approaching with a smile on his face. "Your humble servant greets Your Majesty," he said. "The king requests that you move to the study, no need to change your clothes."

  "Hmm." Feng Yu's expression flashed with a hint of surprise, but it was fleeting. He stepped inside, still walking at a steady pace. When he entered the study, he saw Mu Hanjin and Feng Aotian sitting on the soft couch, one handsome with a lazy elegance, the other refined with a calm stability. The two people sat together in harmony, complementing each other, which made him feel a hint of discontent.

  He walked forward slowly and looked at Feng Ao Tian, "I don't know what the Regent King Uncle asked me to come for?"

  Feng Ao Tian did not lift his head to look at him, but slowly opened his mouth and said, "What is the way of using people?"

  Feng Yu was taken aback, and Mu Hanjin, who was reviewing the memorials, also looked up at her, then lowered his head again, continuing with his own tasks.

  "Hmm?" Feng Ao Tian slightly raised his voice, and the air around him, which had just been warm, instantly turned icy.

  Feng Yin Qi Qing cleared his throat and replied truthfully, "The way to use people is first to discern them, next to employ them, and finally to gather them. Virtue and talent must be discerned; if not discerned, they will surely be lost."

  "What is the way of using people?" Feng Ao Tian asked casually.

  "When employing people, there is a proper way; losing the way leads to disaster. Gathering people is the result, and having an upright heart is the cause." Feng Yin Qi fell silent for a moment before responding seriously again.

  "How should one deal with suspicion towards others and being suspected by others?" Feng Ao Tian tossed the memorial in his hand to one side, raised his eyes, and gazed at him.

  "Feng Yu Qi met her gaze calmly and steadily, 'When using people, one must be cautious. When using people without being cautious, one will surely die without a doubt. If one doubts others, then no one can be used.'"

  "Raise your hand." Feng Ao Tian's eyes suddenly turned cold and he said in a low voice.

  Feng Yu was secretly pleased with himself, and his response to himself was very satisfactory. However, when he heard Feng Ao Tian's words, his eyes widened slightly in surprise, meeting Feng Ao Tian's cold gaze that was as sharp as an icy sword. His heart skipped a beat, and he hastily lowered his head, obediently stretching out his palm...

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