Chapter 676

"Shao Bai, this one needs you!" Mo Chuan said in a deep voice.

Of course he understood Chu Shao Bai's meaning, but he could not tell Chu Shao Bai what he was feeling.

As the ruler of a country, he had to consider many more things than Chu Shao Bai and it was much more complicated. He could not be like Chu Shao Bai and do things that would disgrace the country and the royal family.

Especially when the East Qin Country was eyeing West Chu, he could not lose the hearts of the people.

If he could not sit firmly as the emperor, it would give the East Qin Country a chance and West Chu would become unstable again. Once war broke out, the citizens would lose their homes. Mo Chuan could not let any of this happen!

There was a heavy burden on his shoulders and no one knew how heavy this burden was. He did not want to carry it, but he had to carry it because other than him, no one else could bear it.

Although Chu Shao Bai's seniority was lower than his, he had always treated Chu Shao Bai like a brother. He was his left and right arm, he needed Chu Shao Bai's arms to support him. He had already lost his most beloved girl, if he lost his best brother, he did not know if he would have the strength to stand up and pass this crisis.

He was a human, not a god. He also had times when he was weak and injured.

His right hand was placed on Chu Shao Bai's shoulder.

Chu Shao Bai's body slightly trembled, as if he could feel the heavy burden. He straightened his shoulders and his eyes lit up.

"This minister will always stand by the emperor's side." His voice was firm and his eyes were even more firm.

Mo Chuan nodded and patted his shoulder. He slowly said, "Someone, go prepare for tonight's banquet. This one hopes to see King Ding Yuan and his princess at the banquet and also invite his highness Na Mu to attend."

He knew that winning today's competition was only the first hurdle. There were still two more rounds left and he believed that Na Mu Cuo would not give up so easily. He would definitely come up with more difficult and strange questions.

The stone in Empress Dowager Zhou's heart finally fell down. She looked at Mo Chuan with a gratified expression, this son did not disappoint her.

She had seen everything that had happened today. As a woman, she had always been very meticulous. In addition, after so many years in the palace, her eyes had become even more wise and penetrating. She had seen her son's disappointment turn into sadness and despair. She had seen her son's heart being hurt and bleeding.

However, under such circumstances, he was still able to maintain the dignity and demeanor of a monarch. He was still able to maintain a calm mind, and was still able to deal with state affairs in an orderly manner. This was enough to show that he was becoming more and more mature, and had more and more of the forbearance, calmness, and decisiveness that an emperor needed.

As for her son's injuries, Empress Dowager Zhou believed that he would definitely recover in the future..

"Emperor" Shao Bai.

She was holding Su Jin's hand as she stood up and sat on the sedan.

She had been thinking the entire way.

Her son had grown up, and he also had that thought. It was time for her to make plans for her son.

As for the future empress of the West Chu Country, she had to carefully consider it and choose a good girl with outstanding virtue.

Empress Dowager Zhou decided that once the East Qin envoy matter was over and they left the capital city, she would immediately take care of this matter.

Empress Dowager Zhou decided that once the East Qin envoy matter was over and they left the capital city, she would immediately take care of this matter.