"...I am really ashamed that two rebellions occurred in such a short period of time, but it also gave me a good reason to reduce the number of nobles. When the first emperor founded the country, he rewarded those who had made meritorious deeds.

People, granted them official positions and territories, became the ancestors of these current nobles, but honestly, how many nobles are there now whose contributions to the country are consistent with their status?"

"In this case, it is even more impossible for you to restore those exiled guys to their original official positions, so..."

He hinted that it was impossible for him to leave here and return to the palace to teach archery.

"Of course I can't do this. Currently, the exiled nobles are under the supervision of county guards everywhere, living the same life as farmers, and this will continue in the future."

"In this case……"

"When you leave here, you will no longer have the status of a prince."

Lu Fusu put the teacup on the table, straightened his body, sat down on the chair again, and looked at Lu Wuxian and Lian Mei.

"At that time, your status will be just a simple archery master. You were not an official to begin with, and now you are not qualified to take the state examination, and you will have no chance to become an official in the future. You will be registered in the Ministry of War, but your salary will always be that of a new official.

The level of private property that can be owned is limited, and you can only live in official residences in the palace. Going out will be restricted, no maids or servants are allowed, only one wife is allowed, and you will be monitored by the censor at any time... How about

?”

"..."

Lu Wuxian slowly crossed his arms.

"So...except for teaching people how to bow, isn't there not much difference from our current life?"

"That's it."

"...Is this your kind intention?"

"No, it's our trick. Logically speaking, the successor should be selected from the Ministry of War, but you don't have to take it to heart."

Lu Wuxian turned his head to the side angrily.

"...I don't have a choice anyway, just do whatever you want!"

"If you want to stay here no matter what, I won't force you."

"You have a really bad character..."

Lu Wuxian picked up the tea cup and drank the tea in one gulp, as if drinking the tea to drown his sorrows, and then glared at Lu Fusu.

"After coming here, I haven't touched a bow and arrow at all, and my archery skills have become worse."

"Then practice hard, that's why I came to inform you early."

"Where's the bow?"

"I will temporarily allow you to use it in the garden here, and I will also ask someone to make a target for you!"

"...Practice in such a small place?"

Lu Wuxian's complaint was not without reason, because the garden here was really small.

Lu Fusu looked out the window, then looked around the room.

Lu Fusu last visited here in early spring. Now, although the garden scene has changed to summer colors, this dim room has not changed at all, and time seems to have stopped here.

A small and peaceful home that exists just for two people.

"...Back then, when you were singing and dancing in the Qinghe Hall, I was always alone."

Lu Fusu looked at the simple white porcelain teacup and murmured in a low voice.

"This house is very similar to Donghe Palace at that time."

"..."

Lu Wuxian tilted his head slightly, the confused expression on his face was much softer than before.

"It's always lively around you!"

"No, my mother passed away very early. Because I am the prince, I am strictly required to do everything. I have never had the opportunity to play with friends of similar age, and I am surrounded by teachers of all kinds of knowledge, so every time

I’m very envious of you going hunting or traveling with those noble gentlemen.”

At that time, Lu Fusu always felt that he was the only one in the quiet big house.

Although there were other people living in the house, he was still lonely, so he wanted to go for a walk in a brightly lit place... Then, while walking in the palace, he saw his younger brother traveling with friends.
Chapter completed!