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The emperor gently waved his hand, indicating that he didn't need to be so reserved, and then said calmly: "I know my physical condition best, there is no need to hide it, and you don't need to be nervous. The queen's time is running out. Girl, what are your plans for the future? Are you still unwilling to stay in the capital?"

Ye Zifen now speculated that the Queen's illness might be related to the Emperor, but it had nothing to do with her.

She nodded sincerely, with a firm light in her eyes, and said frankly: "I just want to do something practical. The capital is not suitable for me."

Her voice was soft but full of determination.

How could the power struggles and intrigues in the capital be suitable for her?

She just wants to be free to do what she likes, and there are many beautiful dreams waiting for her to realize.

She didn't want to waste her precious time in this capital city.

The emperor was silent for a long time. Of course he noticed the resistance in Ye Zifen's eyes.

However, when he thought about how Ye Zifen had just requested to confer the title of county lord on Ye Ziwei, he had already agreed.

In this case, should there be an exchange?

So, the emperor slowly said, "Girl, what if I want you to stay in the capital for a few more years?"

His eyes were fixed on Ye Zifen, as if he would not allow her to refuse in the slightest.

Ye Zifen frowned slightly, and after a moment's thought, she looked up at the emperor and responded firmly, "Please tell me what the emperor wants."

She knew in her heart that since the emperor had made this request, there must be deeper considerations behind it.

The emperor took a deep breath, a trace of fatigue flashed in his eyes, and he said softly: "I know from your and General Zhang's style of doing things that you don't care about these rights and interests. Your hearts are unmatched by many officials. So I want you and the general to do what you like after I am gone and after the future emperor stabilizes the court."

His words revealed a sense of helplessness and expectation.

Ye Zifen was slightly stunned, then asked, "Your Majesty, aren't you afraid that the new emperor will settle accounts with me and the general?"

There was a hint of doubt and worry in her eyes.

She didn't assume that either of them would cling to power, because she knew that neither of them would.

The emperor smiled slightly, shook his head, and said: "I believe you will not do anything that will harm the country. Moreover, I will leave you enough guarantees to ensure your safety. However, you must also remember that the road ahead is still long and you need to face it on your own."

After saying this, the emperor looked at Ye Zifen deeply, as if he wanted to engrave her figure in his heart forever.

Ye Zifen didn't say anything. This matter needed to be discussed between her and Zhang Gaoyi. Besides, she didn't know what was wrong with the emperor's health.

Judging from his appearance, he was indeed much older and thinner than a few years ago. She thought it was because of the government affairs in recent years.

After Ye Zifen left the palace, she immediately went to the General's Mansion.

But when Ye Zifen arrived outside the general's mansion, she was turned away.

Although Ye Zifen did not go in, she knew whose idea it was.

He also guessed that Zhang Gaoyi should not be in the General's Mansion at this time.

Before Ye Zifen left, a young girl walked out of the General's Mansion, supporting Zhang Wangshi.

The girl was wearing a goose yellow dress and an exquisite hair accessory on her head. She had a beautiful face and elegant temperament, like a blooming flower.

She supported Zhang Wangshi gently and considerately.

It seems that Zhang Wangshi learned a lot during the short time she spent in the capital.

Her makeup...and her clothes were gorgeous, which was very different from her previous image of a simple peasant woman.

However, although she looks glamorous now, Ye Zifen feels that she has lost her original innocence and simplicity.

Perhaps the change in environment made her become vain, and this change is regrettable.

But because Ye Zifen had seen what she looked like in the past, it was very painful for her to see her like this.

She couldn't help but think of the past. Although Zhang Wangshi lived a simple life at that time, at least she was not as domineering as she is now.

Even if phoenix feathers are inserted into the chicken, the person is not a phoenix, but more like a pheasant.

Ye Zifen looked at the scene in front of her, a complex emotion welling up in her heart.

Zhang Wangshi took the young girl's hand and came to Ye Zifen, with a sneer on her face: "Mr. Ye, you were not happy when I asked you to bring me to the capital. I didn't expect that I would live in the general's mansion now!"

Ye Zifen looked at the other party's smug expression and didn't know what to say for a moment. After a moment of silence, she chose to tell the truth: "I really didn't expect you to live in the General's Mansion, but even if you live in the General's Mansion, what does it mean?"

Zhang Wangshi's smile widened upon hearing this, her eyes filled with pride and disdain: "Humph, from now on I am the old lady of the general's mansion. My identity and status are beyond your imagination. I am no longer the same person I used to be, and you can no longer look down on me like before."

Ye Zifen nodded to show that she understood, but her tone was still calm: "Oh, that's it? It's up to you!"

Then she turned her gaze to the young girl and began to look at her carefully.

At this moment, Zhang Wang suddenly stepped forward and blocked Ye Zifen's sight.

Ye Zifen frowned in confusion, not knowing what her intention was.

However, she did not plan to waste too much time here. Since she had already met the person she wanted to see, she turned around and prepared to leave.

However, just as she turned around, Zhang Wangshi said, "Don't come to the General's Mansion again. We don't welcome you here."

Ye Zifen paused, turned back and looked deeply at Zhang Wangshi, then left without saying a word.

Ye Zifen nodded, "I am not interested in the General's Mansion. I hope you can live in it forever."

Then he got on the carriage, and the servants of the Princess's Mansion drove the carriage back to the Princess's Mansion.

Her figure gradually disappeared at the end of the street, leaving Zhang Wangshi and the young girl standing there, looking in the direction she left, with indignation on their faces.

Not long after Ye Zifen left the palace, the emperor received news that the caravan had sent more than 20 robbers to the Dali Temple in Beijing after entering the capital.

The person who came to deliver the message was none other than the Dali Temple Minister.

"Your Majesty, we interrogated the robbers and found out that they took advantage of the movement of refugees during the drought to rob people of wealth and took many lives. Several murders in the area were related to them. Princess Fuxia and her caravan have done a great job this time."

The emperor said: "She has done more than just this one thing. She should be sentenced according to the laws of Daxia. She was caught red-handed by a little girl, so there is nothing wrong with that."

The Dali Temple official said, "Yes! This is the verdict!"