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As for the ministers, they all hung their heads, trembling with fear, not daring to even breathe, let alone raise their eyes to look directly into the majestic gaze of the retired emperor.

They knew very well that although the emperor had abdicated, his influence remained and his power and influence should not be underestimated.

In this way, they waited until the figure of the retired emperor gradually and slowly walked away and finally disappeared completely at the far end of the palace. Only then did everyone seem to finally breathe a sigh of relief and relax a little.

However, no one expected that this would be the last time the emperor came to court...

On the other side, Ye Zifen was solemnly and carefully enshrining the red-lettered iron certificate that symbolized supreme glory.

Then he helped Zhang Gaoyi back, and after Zhang Gaoyi lay down, he said, "I'll go to the palace and tell you in detail when I come back."

Zhang Gaoyi could naturally sense Ye Zifen's anxiety at the moment, so he nodded and said, "Go quickly! I'll take care of the Princess's Mansion, nothing will happen. And I'm really curious about what happened."

After receiving Zhang Gaoyi's affirmative answer, Ye Zifen nodded heavily to show that she understood.

Due to the urgency of the situation, she didn't even bother to change out of her gorgeous and dignified princess dress, and she hurriedly ran out the door.

When the carriage that had been waiting outside for a long time saw the princess hurriedly coming out, the coachman hurriedly stepped forward a few steps respectfully and quickly reached out to gently pull open the curtain.

Ye Zifen lifted her skirt lightly and stepped into the carriage as quickly as the wind.

As soon as you enter the car, you will see a delicate and luxurious scene: soft brocade cushions, exquisitely carved small tables and incense burners emitting a faint fragrance...

However, at the moment, Ye Zifen was in no mood to appreciate all this.

All I could hear was the driver's loud shout from outside the carriage: "Gee!"

Immediately afterwards, the whip drew an arc in the air and then hit the horse's back hard.

As the sound of crisp horse hooves resounded through the streets and alleys, the carriage galloped away like an arrow.

The wheels rolled forward, raising clouds of flying dust wherever they passed, as if a yellow dragon was galloping and roaring behind them.

Ye Zifen sat quietly in the car, her pretty face with a slightly furrowed brow, her beautiful eyes staring ahead, her thoughts having already flown to the majestic and solemn imperial palace like a wild horse.

She knew very well that she would face many unknown challenges and variables when entering the palace this time, and she kept thinking about various possible situations and coping strategies in her mind.

As the carriage went further and further away, the originally noisy street sounds gradually became fainter, until they finally disappeared completely from the ears.

At this moment, the carriage was galloping along the straight and wide avenue towards the palace.

Before long, the news of Ye Zifen's entry into the palace spread quickly throughout the palace and outside, and naturally reached the ears of the retired emperor and the new emperor.

The new emperor sat high on the magnificent dragon throne. When he heard the news, his brows instantly furrowed.

In fact, deep down in his heart, he was not willing to let Ye Zifen set foot into the palace at all, because the woman's mind was too deep and unpredictable for him to figure it out.

But now that he has just come to power, the forces of all parties are complicated and intertwined.

The retired emperor had just granted him the imperial decree, so even if he was extremely reluctant, he did not dare to rashly stop it at this critical moment.

So I could only suppress my unhappiness and remain silent.

At the same time, the retired emperor in another palace, when he heard the news of Ye Zifen entering the palace, surprisingly, his expression was as calm as a calm lake, as if he had known about the matter for a long time and did not show even the slightest surprise.

I saw him stroking his beard leisurely, his deep eyes seemed to contain endless wisdom and experience, everything in the world was seen through by him.

The eunuch standing aside watched the changes in the retired emperor's expression with trepidation and caution, not even daring to breathe, for fear of angering him with the slightest mistake.

The emperor stood up slowly and walked towards the window with steady steps.

He stood there quietly, gazing at the boundless sky outside the palace, letting his thoughts surge like the tide.

The various scenes he had experienced when he was in power in the past kept flashing in his mind like movie scenes. For a moment, his heart was filled with emotions.

At this moment, the emperor had already stopped taking the medicine, and he couldn't help feeling panic in his heart.

He clearly felt that the strength in his body was being drained away bit by bit, and his originally strong and powerful body had now become extremely weak.

The trembling body was shaking slightly, as if if there was just one more breeze, he would fall down like a dead tree destroyed by the wind.

However, with his strong willpower, he still gritted his teeth and struggled to keep himself standing.

Beads of sweat rolled down his forehead and finally dripped onto the ground with a plop.

Just at this moment, Shangguan Ying walked into the hall with light steps, followed closely by a eunuch holding a bowl of medicine.

The old man followed closely, walking cautiously and attentively, protecting the medicine bowl in his hand, fearing that the medicine in it would spill out.

The emperor slowly turned his head, with a kind and gentle smile on his face, and said softly to Shangguan Ying beside him: "Fuxia has entered the palace, and I believe he will be here soon."

Although his voice was not loud, it contained a hint of anticipation that was difficult to conceal.

Shangguan Ying couldn't help but smile when she heard this, and responded: "Yes, if she comes, you should be able to drink the medicine happily."

As she spoke, her gaze remained on the retired emperor, her eyes full of concern and a hint of helplessness.

In fact, the emperor should have taken the medicine as early as early morning, but he insisted on attending the morning court first. Shangguan Ying knew his thoughts well and did not force him.

At this moment, she couldn't help but say with a hint of sarcasm: "Your Majesty, you promised Zifen yourself. Now that she's here, you can't find an excuse to refuse in front of this young man, right?"

After hearing this, the emperor was stunned for a moment, and then he laughed heartily.

The laughter contained a hint of fatigue from continuous hard work, but it was also filled with sincere relief at Zifen's arrival.