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Chapter 1080: Secret Letter · Oct 18, 2026

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1051 Chapter 1051 2026-10-18
1052 Chapter 1052: Sleeping In 2026-10-18
1053 Chapter 1053: Gained an Uncle 2026-10-18
1054 Chapter 1054: Refusal 2026-10-18
1055 Chapter 1055: Madness 2026-10-18
1056 Chapter 1056: Cheap or Precious? 2026-10-18
1057 Chapter 1057: Illness Strikes Like a Falling Mountain 2026-10-18
1058 Chapter 1058: Betrayal 2026-10-18
1059 Chapter 1059: What Is the Purpose 2026-10-18
1060 Chapter 1060: Partners in Crime 2026-10-18
1061 Chapter 1061: Jealousy 2026-10-18
1062 Chapter 1062: Yue Er Learns to Read 2026-10-18
1063 Chapter 1063: Of Course There’s Exercise 2026-10-18
1064 Chapter 1064: Does She Take This for Her Own Home? 2026-10-18
1065 Chapter 1065: Annoyed 2026-10-18
1066 Chapter 1066: Someone Is So Wicked 2026-10-18
1067 Chapter 1067: Learning to Eat 2026-10-18
1068 Chapter 1068: Ready for Battle 2026-10-18
1069 Chapter 1069 - 1070: Investiture 2026-10-18
1070 Chapter 1070 - 1071: The Banquet 2026-10-18
1071 Chapter 1071 - 1072: Sixth Birthday 2026-10-18
1072 Chapter 1072 - 1073: Not Jealous at All 2026-10-18
1073 Chapter 1073 - 1074: Courting Death 2026-10-18
1074 Chapter 1074: Punishment 2026-10-18
1075 Chapter 1075: Just Thinking About It Gets Me Excited 2026-10-18
1076 Chapter 1076: Turning the Tables (Part 1) 2026-10-18
1077 Chapter 1077: Turning the Tables (2) 2026-10-18
1078 Chapter 1078: Establishing the Crown Prince 2026-10-18
1079 Chapter 1079: Moving into the Palace 2026-10-18
1080 Chapter 1080: Secret Letter 2026-10-18
1081 Chapter 1081: My Big Brother Will Catch Me 2026-10-18
1082 Chapter 1082: Birthday 2026-10-18
1083 Chapter 1083: Truly, the Younger Generation Is to Be Feared 2026-10-18
1084 Chapter 1084: Truly a Blunder 2026-10-18
1085 Chapter 1085: Martial Contest 1 2026-10-18
1086 Chapter 1086: Duel 2 2026-10-18
1087 Chapter 1087: Qingqing Understands My Heart 2026-10-18
1088 Chapter 1088: Tao Hua Blooming Ahead of Time 2026-10-18
1089 Chapter 1089: Planning 2026-10-18
1090 Chapter 1090: A Wolf’s Ambition 2026-10-18
1091 Chapter 1091: Confidence in Success 2026-10-18
1092 Chapter 1092: The Master Is Not Anxious, But the Eunuch Is Restless 2026-10-18
1093 Chapter 1093: Seventh Master’s Worries 2026-10-18
1094 Chapter 1094: Why Must He Be Like This? 2026-10-18
1095 Chapter 1095: Third Birthday 2026-10-18
1096 Chapter 1096: Minor Tricks 2026-10-18
1097 Chapter 1097: Enormous Pressure 2026-10-18
1098 Chapter 1098: Honored Lady Dou Is Not Well 2026-10-18
1099 Chapter 1099 2026-10-18
1100 Chapter 1100 2026-10-18

Chapter 1080: Chapter 1080: Secret Letter

The days continued to pass as usual.

On this day, Zhao Junyao had just left the court and was preparing to return to the Imperial Study Room.

Then he saw Xia Tingfeng approach him, furrowing his brows and looking resolute.

Kneeling on one knee, he clasped his fist.

”Emperor!”

Zhao Junyao was taken aback.

”What is it?”

Xia Tingfeng glanced around, with a look of hesitation and reluctance.

Zhao Junyao understood his intent.

Without saying a word, he strode back to the Imperial Study Room.

After dismissing the servants, Zhao Junyao chuckled lightly.

”What’s the matter? So secretive!”

Xia Tingfeng suddenly knelt on one knee and took out a letter from his bosom.

”Emperor, this is a secret letter I received this morning!”

”It’s... from Western Xia!”

Zhao Junyao’s expression momentarily froze.

”Western Xia?”

He instinctively took the letter.

The letter was sealed with fire lacquer, and inscribed with small characters: ’For Zhao Junyao, Emperor of Great Chu, personally opened!’

The signature at the bottom right was: Princess Haitang of Western Xia.

Is it Princess Haitang, the Legitimate Princess of Western Xia?!

Why did she send a letter? What’s so secretive about it?!

Zhao Junyao’s expression turned grim as he decisively opened the envelope.

Inside was only a thin sheet of paper.

Taking out the paper, Zhao Junyao quickly skimmed through it.

Then... his expression grew increasingly complex.

Xia Tingfeng felt quite worried.

”Emperor, what happened, is it...”

Is it that Haitang encountered some difficulty and needs the help of Great Chu?

Zhao Junyao didn’t hide it from him, directly handing that piece of paper to him.

”Take a look!”

Xia Tingfeng hesitated for a moment, but took it anyway.

A moment later.

He suddenly raised his head.

”Western Xia, King Jin will visit Great Chu next month to see Princess Hai Feng, and Haitang reminds us to be cautious?”

Zhao Junyao’s expression grew somewhat serious.

”The marriage between the two countries, it is reasonable for King Jin to want to visit his daughter!”

”No matter what, we cannot stop him, but...”

”What should we be cautious of, according to Haitang?”

Xia Tingfeng also didn’t understand.

After examining the paper several times without finding a clue, he could only speculate.

”Could it be...”

”Does King Jin harbor any ill intentions towards our Chu Dynasty?”

Zhao Junyao was somewhat shocked.

”Is that possible?”

”What could he plot?”

Military power? Cities or territories?

Let’s not consider that King Jin is already advanced in age, his energy, strength, and intellect cannot compare with his.

Not to mention status and power.

King Jin in Western Xia is merely a prince.

He isn’t an emperor himself! How many people could be under his command?!

Additionally.

The Emperor of Western Xia, Hai Zhentian, is among the rare ones from foreign nations who values loyalty and righteousness.

The court is clear, he loves his people as his children, his reputation is widespread.

Such as wars where tens of thousands of lives are gambled.

He would never initiate it voluntarily.

Therefore...

Him bypassing the Western Xia Emperor, traveling thousands of miles to plot against Great Chu.

That is nothing more than a fool’s dream.

Whether or not the Western Xia Emperor agrees is one thing.

Is Zhao Junyao not up to the task?!

He has been on the throne for just over ten years.

And has created a flourishing era of ’great national power, strong military, prosperous citizens, living in peace and joy.’

How could he suffer even the slightest loss in diplomatic affairs!

Therefore...

Zhao Junyao truly could not understand what to guard against.

Xia Tingfeng thought for a moment and added.

”In my opinion, if it weren’t necessary, Haitang would never go through such trouble to send a secret letter!”

”She must have discovered something amiss but couldn’t find evidence! Hence she sent a letter to warn us!”

Zhao Junyao nodded.

”You’re right!”

He turned around, standing with his hands behind his back by the window.

Squinting at the sky, he thought for a long while before suddenly opening his eyes.

”It seems... the bandits in the west have been quite rampant this year!”

Xia Tingfeng immediately stood as well.

The iron armor he wore issued a metallic clashing sound.

He bowed his head in contemplation for a moment, then suddenly raised his head.

”This matter... is indeed very strange!”

”Those bandits cannot be ordinary people!”

Real civilians wouldn’t ignite wars under conditions of ample food and clothing.

Xia Tingfeng remorsefully knelt on one knee.

”Emperor, I am incompetent, this matter has remained unsolved throughout!”

The final outcome was:

The bandits were suppressed, the people were well appeased, and peaceful days continued to unfold!

Zhao Junyao narrowed his eyes.

”This is not your fault!”

If no internal clues are found, then there’s a high chance it’s the work of foreigners.

Zhao Junyao picked up his robe and turned to sit down, penning a decree.

Ordering commanders at the border to enhance defenses, train properly, and reinforce the borders.

And decreeing: for the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Rites, Ministry of War, and Ministry of Revenue to prepare thoroughly for the reception.

Finally, instructing personnel everywhere to keep a watchful eye; any sign of trouble should be reported promptly, ensuring the opposition has no chance to exploit any opportunity.

Zhao Junyao sighed somewhat.

”Given the current conditions, that’s all that can be done!”

Xia Tingfeng knelt and bowed solemnly.

”The Emperor is wise!”

”Such comprehensive preventive measures are likely to avert any problems!”

Zhao Junyao chuckled and waved his hand.

”Alright!”

”There are no outsiders here, rise!”

With these words, he also stood up, walked around the imperial table, and patted Xia Tingfeng’s shoulder.

”There’s no need to be overly concerned about events that haven’t happened yet!”

”You’ll handle things as needed!”

There’s nothing to fear!

If a real conflict arises, with Great Chu’s current robust national power, how could we suffer defeat?!

Xia Tingfeng also laughed heartily.

”Yes!”

...

Half a month after receiving Haitang’s letter.

Zhao Junyao received a formal visit document from Western Xia.

Exactly as Haitang had described in her letter.

Hai Xiangjin, under the guise of visiting his daughter, intends to visit Chu Dynasty.

Zhao Junyao stared at the document for a long time before picking up his imperial pen to write several passages.

The general meaning was ’Welcome you to visit,’ ’You must stay for several days,’ and other courteous remarks.

Zhao Junyao instructed to send out the invitation.

Then promptly dispatched messengers to inform the Fifth Princess Consort, Hai Feng.

Actually, Hai Feng had already received word of her father’s visit.

However, she still feigned surprise, expressing endless gratitude.

”Many thanks to the Emperor!”

The expression was close to heartfelt gratitude.

After thanking, she graciously handed a large purse to the little eunuch.

Then ordered her people to courteously send him out the door.

That respectful and polite demeanor starkly contrasted her formerly arrogant nature.

The little eunuch was somewhat puzzled.

Unable to shake the feeling that something didn’t seem right, the change was too abrupt!

Why does it feel... somewhat unreal?

After a moment of pondering without an answer, he shook his head.

”Forget it, no matter, better return to report!”

With this thought, he briskly departed.

The feeling the little eunuch couldn’t articulate.

Was called ’the cover-up only makes it more obvious,’ ’there’s no silver here,’ and ’abnormality indicates sinister intent.’

...

Ever since receiving the Emperor’s decree.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Rites, Ministry of War, and Ministry of Revenue became busily engaged.

Border commanders and key inland defense checkpoints began intensifying military drills, reinforcing defenses.

Further, Zhao Junyao secretly deployed a network of Hidden Guards along the journey to the capital, within the capital, and throughout Prince Zhe Mansion.

Ensuring that any movement would not escape his notice.

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