When Francis and Owen reached the gate of the Imperial Palace, Andy stopped them.
With a big smile blooming like a flower, Andy greeted Francis, "Your Highness."
"Lord Andy, are you going out of the palace now, or are you waiting for someone here?" Francis asked gently.
After Andy heard that, his smile grew even brighter. "I've been waiting for you here, Your Highness. I wanted to look around for you, but I was afraid our paths would not cross, so I decided to wait for you at this gate," he answered.
"Does Father want to see me?" Francis asked, his voice still mild and gentle.
"Yes, His Majesty is waiting for you in the Imperial Study," Andy said, gesturing with his arm to invite Francis to the Imperial Study.
"Okay, I'll come with you."
In the Imperial Study, the emperor was reviewing some official reports from his ministers, and his poker face revealed no hint of what he was thinking. When Andy led Francis in, the emperor didn't even put down the ink brush in his hand.
"Father, greetings."
heard that you exposed yourself in the rain for two hours at Matthew's mansion," the emperor said,
a few moments of silence, Francis replied, "Yes,
care about your own health?" the emperor asked calmly, raising his head
long time. Although I have been feeling better recently, the foundations of my health are irreparably harmed. My
"Regret?"
me visit the military camp of the Black Flag Army. After
his son, he himself was curious about Matthew's Black Flag Army. However, no one could approach near to the Black Flag Army except Matthew himself. It would have
military camp of
have been badly ill and I
Don't think about such nonsense. The Black Flag Army belongs to your uncle Matthew himself, and even
strong. That's why I want to visit their camp. I am only curious to see what they do every day. But I'm not really that interested in going there," Francis said, with his always gentle and innocent look. "Father, you seem quite happy. There
it has given me renewed health and strength," the emperor said with a smile while stroking his beard. "The Longevity Pills
a result, I have a lot of unfinished business and I cannot share your burdens. I always feel ill at ease when I think of that. Felix has had plenty
need to worry about it. Just take good care of yourself and focus on your health.
"Yes, Father."
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