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"Hmm, I haven't thought about that before. There's no need for them to follow you; they have never been to the battlefield and would only be a burden. After the New Year, they can join me," Emperor Kangxi said.
"Yes, but Lao Qi… and Lao Ba also need to attend to the Imperial Household Department, so they can't go. Lao Jiu and Lao Shi are still young," Prince Zhi laughed.
"They're not that young anymore. Next year, Lao Jiu and Lao Shi can come along. Forget Lao Qi. As for Lao Ba… let's just keep Lao Ba here." Emperor Kangxi didn't want Eighth Prince to join the battlefield.
"Yes, Imperial Father has thought this through thoroughly. Then I'll go see Mother in her palace now," Prince Zhi said with a smile.
"Go ahead. Tell your Mother that I will visit her another day," Emperor Kangxi said.
After thanking Emperor Kangxi, Prince Zhi left.
There was an ironic smile on his lips. How long had it been since Mother had attended to Imperial Father? It was just an empty gesture…
