Chapter 168 The Iron-blooded Emperor's Palm
Although it is clearly written in history that Feng State had several generations of short-lived monarchs before it welcomed Ji Junze, a great emperor who would live forever.
However, Shi Li did not expect Ji Yu to die so young. He was clearly a good person when he was seen in broad daylight... Wait a minute!
Shi Li suddenly thought of a possibility and couldn't help shivering.
Ji Yu's favor for Qiu Ji has reached the point where it is infuriating to both humans and gods. If Qiu Ji wants to do something to him, it would be very easy.
Also, the private relationship between Qiu Ji and Meng Jia.
Don't want to know, just want to startle.
Shi Li's hair all over her body was almost standing up, and she didn't notice Ji Junze walking up to her.
"Meow--"
Suddenly, a hand picked her up. Shi Li didn't react for a moment and let out a shrill cry.
Then, she felt the person holding her pause, but still held her in his arms stubbornly.
Ji Junze felt a little cold in his arms, and he didn't know how long he had been standing outside.
As the crown prince, he must keep vigil all night.
Shi Li felt very distressed and lay obediently in his arms. She raised her head, looked at him with her big watery eyes, and called out softly.
Ji Junze looked down at her, his eyes were dark without a trace of light, but the arms holding the cat were strong and reliable.
Shi Li accompanied Ji Junze through this infinitely dark night.
He stayed awake all night and was like an ice sculpture.
The only warmth probably comes from the kitten in my arms.
Afterwards, Ji Junze became even busier.
He was too young, and even if he could legitimately inherit the throne, he could not rule the country, so many Fengguo clan members opposed his succession.
In the end, it was Meng Jia who stood up and ensured that Ji Junze became the king of Feng State and assisted Qiu Ji in ascending the throne of queen mother.
Correspondingly, Meng Jia's own status also rose, and he became the prime minister, second only to the emperor.
All matters that should be decided by the king, when they arrive in Feng State, must first be reviewed by Meng Jia, and then a part of them will be selected for Ji Junze to see.
The rumor that Ji Junze was just a puppet spread more and more inside and outside the Fengguo Palace.
Shi Li didn't know what Ji Junze was thinking, but he was obviously more depressed than before.
In the past, when no one was around, he would occasionally talk to his cat.
But now, although he still personally delivered meals to Shi Li every day, he never spoke a word to her and his expression was particularly cold.
Seeing him like this, Shi Li felt distressed but dared not say anything. She could only gently touch his sleeve with her paw when he brought the plate to her.
As if to comfort him.
Ji Junze was stunned for a moment, and then, for the first time, he gave her a faint smile.
The young man, who had just become the king, began to show his majesty and domineering aura. This smile finally revealed the long-lost youthfulness.
Shi Li felt relieved and rubbed her claws on his sleeves twice, making a soft meow.
Ji Junze did not pull out his sleeve, but instead stretched out his other hand and gently rubbed her head.
"don’t worry."
Although it was just three short words, Shi Li was so moved that she almost cried.
He hadn't spoken to her for a very long time. Shi Li even suspected that he didn't like her anymore.
Now it seems that everything is the same as before.
It’s just that Ji Junze was carrying too many burdens that she couldn’t see.
Although Meng Jia did have rebellious intentions, he did not dare to go too far as other vassal states were eyeing him covetously from outside and relatives of the Ji clan were watching closely from within.
Ji Junze was able to survive and grow in the cracks.
It is worth mentioning that Ji Junze can often see Qiu Ji now.
After becoming the honorable queen mother, Qiu Ji was no different from before. She wore gorgeous clothes and still had that innocent look.
Sitting on the throne, he said to Ji Junze gently: "You and I are where we are today, all thanks to Prime Minister Meng. The late king trusted and respected him very much when he was alive, so you must not alienate him, understand?"
Ji Junze had heard similar words so many times that he had no idea how many times he had heard them and he had long since been able to remain calm.
"Yes, don't worry, mother."
The only thing in the world that could make him let down his guard was probably the kitten he picked up.
It would never betray him.
Ji Junze still holds the kitten next to his pillow every day and sleeps with it.
As spring went and autumn came, Ji Junze and Shi Li spent year after year in the palace of Feng State.
Seeing that Ji Junze was about to reach the age of twenty, Meng Jia knew that his excuse of worrying about the king's young age and handling state affairs on his behalf was about to become invalid.
Ji Junze is about to reach the age to take power.
Over the years, Meng Jia watched coldly, knowing that Ji Junze did not have much affection for him, so he was very worried.
After much consideration, he decided to marry the concubine's daughter to Ji Junze in order to win him over.