Wu Chufeng wasn't the sort of person who sought out pleasure; he had always taken his official position very seriously.
Jian Country hadn't been established for long, but even without attending the various ladies' banquets, Ji Xiaosong had a good idea of how hard the court officials worked.
"Did something happen at court?"
Ji Xiaosong couldn't help but ask. Knowing Wu Chufeng's temperament, he wouldn't suddenly suggest leaving for a hot spring unless something was truly wrong.
"Yes, and no."
Wu Chufeng pulled Ji Xiaosong tighter into his embrace and continued, "Although the Emperor is in the prime of his life, fighting to establish the country alongside my father and the others ultimately took a toll on his body. A Crown Prince still hasn't been named, and the several princes are growing restless, already showing signs of trying to win over the major factions."
