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After Lin Feng had just returned home, a palace eunuch came to summon him into the palace.
What’s going on? Lin Feng thought to himself, wondering why he hadn’t been informed earlier. But there was no way around it; an imperial decree had been issued.
He hurriedly tidied his clothes and made his way to the palace where his father resided. Along the way, he pondered what urgent matter could require his presence.
Upon entering the hall, he saw his father, Emperor Lin Zhen, seated on the dragon throne. Although his expression seemed normal, Lin Feng could detect a hint of fatigue in his father’s demeanor.
“ Your son pays respects to Father,” Lin Feng said respectfully as he bowed.
“Rise. What are your thoughts on the recent matters concerning the envoy?” Lin Zhen asked slowly and steadily from his position of supreme authority.
Oh? So it’s about this matter. Hearing his father’s question, Lin Feng was momentarily taken aback, but then he felt a stirring in his heart. Nevertheless, he maintained a respectful demeanor and cautiously replied, “ Your son is dull-witted and truly has no unique insights on this matter.”
Upon hearing this, Lin Zhen looked at his son with surprise. Seeing him with lowered brows and an overly humble demeanor stirred a sense of dissatisfaction within him. His gaze bore down on Lin Feng like a hawk, and he sternly said, “I summoned you to court not to have you stand there like a wooden post! After all these years, how have you made no progress at all? Get out and reflect on your shortcomings!”
Lin Feng was startled by his father’s sudden reprimand, causing him to tremble all over. He quickly took a deep breath to steady himself and mustered the courage to speak again:
“Father, please do not be angry; allow me to speak candidly. The conflict between the Liang Dynasty and Jing Kingdom has become exceedingly intense. Judging by the strength displayed by both sides so far, it is clear that Jing Kingdom is significantly more powerful than Liang Kingdom.
Moreover, who does not understand the principle of ‘when lips are gone, teeth are cold’? If we simply watch Liang Dynasty march toward destruction without intervening, we may very well be next in line for disaster.
After all, neighboring countries are interdependent; when one side faces calamity, the other cannot remain unscathed. Therefore, in light of this situation, we cannot merely stand by idly but should actively consider countermeasures.
Perhaps we can cleverly utilize the current circumstances to propose some conditions to Liang Dynasty that would help them resist Jing Kingdom's aggression. In doing so, not only would we earn their gratitude, but we could also gain certain benefits ourselves, achieving a win-win situation.”
"To proceed, one must carefully consider and weigh the pros and cons, avoiding blind actions to prevent bringing trouble upon oneself."
This was a humble opinion from Your son.
After speaking, he fell silent and turned his gaze toward his father, Lin Zhen. He noticed that the Emperor did not seem moved by his words; his expression remained as calm and still as the depths of a tranquil pond.
Lin Feng quietly speculated about what his father might be thinking. At that moment, Lin Zhen was intently observing his fourth son. He keenly sensed that Lin Feng had indeed undergone a tremendous transformation compared to the past. The boy who once appeared somewhat naive and shy, who would shy away from confrontation, was now able to articulate his thoughts with such clarity and sharpness.
Recalling Lin Feng's earlier remarks, each one struck at the heart of the matter and displayed remarkable insight. Lin Zhen could not help but acknowledge that these thoughts aligned perfectly with his own inner considerations.
Despite his admiration for Lin Feng's performance, Lin Zhen did not reveal this surprise outwardly. His expression remained neutral as he slowly parted his lips to utter a single phrase: "That makes sense. You may leave now."
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