The rest of the people also stopped talking and stood still quickly.

After Lan Kuo sat down, the civil and military officials all knelt and saluted Lan Kuo.

"Get up, everyone," Lan Kuo said at this time.

Then, the ministers all stood up.

At this time, Lan Kuo looked at Guo Hu and said, "What happened during my absence?"

"Your Majesty, everything is alright. Nothing happened." Guo Hu took a step forward and then replied.

Lan Kuo nodded and then asked again, "Does anyone want to report anything else?"

At this time, those ministers looked at each other. Why did the Emperor break the topic when he came? Could it be that Xiling was really defeated?

At this time, a minister from behind stood up and asked, "Your Majesty, I have something to ask."

"Say it." Lan Kuo pinched his nose and then said.

The minister said, "Your Majesty, what is the result of our attack on Dongling this time?"

"We got the wrong information before, which made our army lose miserably!" Lan Kuo said at this time.

As soon as he said, the civil and military officials burst. It seemed that the news they heard in the morning was true.

Xiling lost in the battle.

Immediately, hundreds of officials were discussing it.

"What should we do? Dongling is a big country. And this time, we sent troops first. They will not let us go this time!"

"Dongling will definitely attack us this time. What should we do?"

Another minister clapped his hands and said.

"Well, if Dongling really attacks by then, it is the people who will suffer!"

After hearing this, Guo Hu looked around and then walked forward, "This time is threatening but not dangerous. Although our army has been defeated, the Emperor can come back without incident, which shows that God blessed Xiling. "

"Your Excellency is right. Even if Dongling is hating us now, they won't attack us at this moment. We have enough time to prepare for the fight!" After hearing this, Assistant Minister Yan hurried to follow Guo Hu's words and continued.

At this time, Lan Kuo said loudly, "As the important ministers of Xiling, what else would you do except boosting others' morale and reducing our own courage!"

Lan Kuo breathed heavily at this moment.

The ministers who had just spoken couldn't help lowering their heads after hearing this.

There was instant silence in the hall.

At this time in Lan Cangyue's palace

After hearing the news of Lan Cangyue's return, Concubine Luo Lan ran to Lan Cangyue's palace without time to freshen up.

But at this time, the mother of the Third Prince came over and said with a smile, "Well, where are you going in such a hurry, Concubine Luo Lan?"

"I have thought it was who. It is Sister Yi." Concubine Luo Lan stopped at this moment, looked at Concubine Yi, and said with a smile.

Concubine Yi replied, "I heard that the Emperor returned to the palace last night, and I made a ginseng soup for His Majesty to drive away from the cold."

"My sister is really considerate, but I think it is also unnecessary. When the Emperor comes back, the Empress will prepare it for him." After hearing this, Concubine Luo Lan saw the ginseng soup in the hands of the maid behind her and she sneered.

After Concubine Yi heard this, the smile on her face couldn't help but freeze. For a moment, she then said, "So what?"

"Then I won't bother you, lest the ginseng soup gets cold for a while." Concubine Luo Lan said with a smile.

As she said, she walked over.

After Concubine Luo Lan left, Concubine Yi couldn't help but clench the handkerchief in her hand. This Concubine Luo Lan was so arrogant and domineering with the Emperor's favor.

But who could blame this? She couldn't capture the heart of the Emperor and get the Emperor's favor.

Thinking of this, Concubine Yi turned her head and said to the maid beside her, "Let's go!"

In Lan Cangyue's palace

Concubine Luo Lan went straight to Lan Cangyue's residence at this time. She saw Lan Cangyue who was sleeping and couldn't help but pounce on.

Lan Cangyue frowned and then suddenly awakened. When he saw it was Concubine Luo Lan, he breathed a sigh of relief and then said, "Mother, why are you here this early morning?"

"You dare to ask me why I am here. Now you have grown up. You dare to make your own decision without discussing with me. You know that I'm worried about you." As she said, Concubine Luo Lan wiped the tears with the kerchief in her hand.

Upon seeing this, Lan Cangyue hurriedly sat up and then took her hand, "Mother, what are you doing? You see, I'm good!"

"Next time, before you decide what to do, you must discuss with me. You can't let me worry about you." Concubine Luo Lan said and looked at Lan Cangyue.

Lan Cangyue nodded, "I know, mother, but this time there is also something urgent, so..."

"Well, by the way, did we win the battle in Xiling this time?" Before Lan Cangyue finished speaking, Concubine Luo Lan suddenly remembered the business and interrupted Lan Cangyue.

When Lan Cangyue heard this, his expression became serious.

Upon seeing this, Concubine Luo Lan asked quietly, "Are we defeated?"

Lan Cangyue looked at her and nodded.

After hearing this, Concubine Luo Lan couldn’t help but step back. Then, she looked at Lan Cangyue and smiled with a look of disbelief, "How is this possible? There is Wizard Zhan by your Father’s side. How could Xiling be defeated? And..."

"Mother, we really lost this time. And Wizard Zhan is dead." Lan Cangyue looked at his mother and said.

Concubine Luo Lan still didn't believe it, "Cangyue, don't pull my leg. The men with nightmare worms controlled by Wizard Zhan are so powerful, and how could it..."

"Mother, I'm not kidding." Lan Cangyue continued.

Concubine Luo Lan quickly asked, "Then where did you meet your Father?"

"At the border of Xiling, Father was encountering a group of people chasing after him." Lan Cangyue said.

After hearing this, Concubine Luo Lan couldn't help but shock at this moment, "What? Someone is chasing to kill your Father?"

"Yes." Lan Cangyue nodded.

Later, Concubine Luo Lan asked again, "Then, is your Father alright?"

"Don't worry, mother. Father is fine. He has experienced a lot of things these days, so he looks a little tired." Lan Cangyue said.

After hearing this, Concubine Luo Lan nodded in relief and then asked again, "Lan Cangmo didn't embarrass you along the way, right?"

"Don't worry. At this juncture, I followed him out. If something happened to me, he would be the first one to take the responsibility. He is a clever guy." Lan Cangyue raised the corner of his mouth slightly and then said.

After hearing this, Concubine Luo Lan asked, "Then, on the way back, did Lan Cangmo deliberately please your father?"

"No, he didn't. As long as he went, I would follow him. But..." Lan Cangyue said, then frowned slightly, and slowed down.

When Concubine Luo Lan heard this, she quickly asked, "But what?"

"Father had called Lan Cangmo." Lan Cangyue said at this time.

Immediately, Concubine Luo Lan looked at him anxiously and asked, "Do you know what your Father said to him?"

"I don't know. It just took a while, so it wouldn't be an important event." Lan Cangyue shook his head at this time.

Concubine Luo Lan patted Lan Cangyue lightly at this time, "You are still so tolerant."

"Mother, now we are defeated by Dongling. Father has no intention of choosing the Crown Prince, so don't be too anxious." Lan Cangyue got out of the bed at this moment and said with his hands behind his back.

Concubine Luo Lan also stood up and sighed, "Even so, after your Father manages to deal with the situation, the crown prince will be elected as soon as possible!"

"What do you think we should do?" Lan Cangyue turned to ask Concubine Luo Lan.

Concubine Luo Lan lowered her eyes slightly and then said, "Recently, we are not doing anything. We can often go to the Emperor to pay respects to him."

"Everything depends on you, mother." Lan Cangyue nodded at this moment.

Concubine Luo Lan said again, "Okay, you can get up now. At this juncture, you can't treat it lightly. I don't want to see other people getting ahead."

"I know. I'm going to get up now." Lan Cangyue looked at Concubine Luo Lan and said with a smile.

Concubine Luo Lan glared at Lan Cangyue at this time and then said, "Naughty boy. Your Father is about to finish the morning court. I will go and visit him. I can't let others get there first."

"Well, take care, mother." Lan Cangyue said with his hands arched.

Then, Concubine Luo Lan left the house.

At this time in the hall

Seeing that the ministers didn't say a word, Lan Kuo said, "If there is nothing else, just go back."

At this moment, Assistant Minister Yan winked at an official on the side.

The official frowned and thought that maybe it was inappropriate to mention this now.

However, Assistant Minister Yan kept hinting to him. Then, he gritted his teeth, took a step forward, and then said, "Your Majesty, I have something to say."

"What's the matter?" Lan Kuo asked and looked at him.

The official immediately arched his hands and said, "Your Majesty, you told that you'll select Crown Prince since you come back."

"That's true." Lan Kuo sat up straight after hearing this.

At this moment, Guo Hu took a step forward, looked at Minister Liu, who had just mentioned the incident, and said, "Your Excellency, His Majesty just came back last night, and Xiling lost the battle. I'm afraid it is not an appropriate time to talk about this."

"Since the ministers are so impatient, well, I will announce it now!" Lan Kuo said at this time.

After Guo Hu and the minister Liu listened, they arched their hands and went back to their positions.

As soon as Lan Kuo said, the ministers couldn't help but feel nervous. Although they wanted to know who would be the Crown Prince, and whether they had stood on the right side, they didn't expect it to be so sudden.

Immediately, all the ministers held their breath and waited for what Lan Kuo would say next.