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Xiao Jinzhi stood behind him at some point, and in his hand was a large bunch of red plums. It looks particularly beautiful under the surrounding lights.

"Where did these plum blossoms come from?" Chu Huanyan approached Xiao Jinzhi, looked at the red plum blossoms in his hand, and couldn't help but raise her lips.

Due to the previous snowstorm, many of the branches of the plum tree in the Hou Mansion were broken. Although some flowers bloomed sporadically, it was really not pretty.

"I picked the best branches back from the palace and folded them all." Xiao Jinzhi smiled and handed the plum blossoms to Chu Huanyan's hands.

Chu Huanyan couldn't help laughing and said: "Your Highness, is this a flower thief?"

"Gu is not a thief. I asked Zhehua before."

"Who are you asking?"

"Of course it's those plum trees. They agreed without any objection." Xiao Jinzhi curled his lips and said confidently.

Chu Huanyan tried her best to hold back her smile and imitated Xiao Jinzhi, and said seriously: "Your Highness is really polite."

Xiao Jinzhi nodded in agreement without blushing, "Yan Yan said it."

As they were talking, the snowflakes became denser, and Chu Huanyan and Xiao Jin went to the corridor to watch the snow.

"Fortunately, the repairs of Liangshui Lane were completed a year ago, and the victims were able to spend New Year's Eve at home." Chu Huanyan looked at the falling snowflakes with a hint of joy in her tone.

Although many people lost their lives due to this disaster, and this year is destined to not be as lively and joyful as in previous years, it is a comfort to be able to spend the New Year's Eve at home safely.

"During the palace banquet today, the palace was not as lively as in previous years. Emperor Xiao seemed very unhappy." Xiao Jinzhi said lazily.

Chu Huanyan understood clearly that although Emperor Xiao may have lost any affection as husband and wife towards Empress Wei, the previous matter was related to the royal family's reputation after all. In addition, on Concubine Xue's side, Emperor Xiao knew it clearly no matter what it looked like on the surface. And there is Xiao Rongxuan...

"Xiao Rongxuan should still be grounded in the mansion, right?" Chu Huanyan asked.

Xiao Jinzhi nodded, "Yes, but depending on Emperor Xiao's intentions at the banquet, I am afraid that his ban will be lifted soon after the new year and he will be allowed to return to the court."

Now that Empress Wei has taken all the blame, the poisoning matter can be regarded as a conclusion. Emperor Xiao cannot keep Xiao Rongxuan in prison forever.

What's more, the current situation in the court is not what Xiao Emperor wants to see. Even if it is to let Xiao Rongxuan check and balance him, Xiao Emperor will let him go as soon as possible.

Chu Huanyan withdrew her gaze and focused on the red plum blossoms that were blooming, and smiled softly.

"It seems that after tonight, the Imperial City will be even more lively."

However, if everything is calm and there is no disturbance, how can some past events be revealed?

Chu Huanyan clenched the plum blossom in her hand, but the next moment, her free left hand was wrapped in a warm palm.

She looked sideways at Xiao Jinzhi, their eyes met, and neither of them spoke, but at this moment, no one needed to say more.

The wind blows through the corridor, carrying a few snowflakes, mixed with the fragrance of plum blossoms, and drifting over the walls and houses, dissipating on the street.

At this time, the Third Prince's Mansion did not have the slightest hint of New Year's Eve joy. Xiao Rongxuan sat in the study with a gloomy face, looking at Mu Feng in front of him.

"How about it?"

"We have already contacted him. Among the branches of the Chu family, Chu Huaishan is considered the best one to attack. He is greedy for money and interests, and he had some unpleasant troubles with Chu Huanyan before. It should not be difficult to make him be used by His Highness. It's just that. However, the relationship between his son Chu Xixu and Chu Huanyan seems to be acceptable, and he is still running the shop for Chu Huanyan." Mu Feng replied.

"Then there's no need to hesitate, hurry up and make arrangements. Even if Xiao Jinzhi can't be moved for the time being, Chu Huanyan will never be able to have an easy time!" Xiao Rongxuan's tone was gloomy.

He would not believe the nonsense that the queen mother was crazy. It must be Chu Huanyan and Concubine Xue who colluded to frame the queen mother.

Now that his mother is dead and he is imprisoned in the residence of the three princes, Xiao Jinzhi is safe in the court and he will never let them go!

Mu Feng looked at Xiao Rongxuan hesitantly, as if he wanted to persuade him again, but when he touched Xiao Rongxuan's crazy eyes, he knew that at this time, no matter what he said, it would be useless.

Without saying much, Mu Feng finally retreated.

Outside the house, the snow was falling heavier and heavier, but it stopped abruptly at midnight.

At dawn the next day, all the smell of the old year seemed to have melted away with the heavy snowfall on New Year's Eve, and the streets and alleys were filled with the atmosphere of the new year.

Because of staying up late last night, Chu Huanyan deliberately slept a little longer today. She just got up at noon, and before she could wash up, she received news that the elders of the Chu family had gathered at Chu Huaishan's house, and Chu Huanyan was invited to come with them. , so lively and lively.

"It's really strange. Except for the two years after the death of the Marquis and his wife, the elders of the clan would still let you come over to pay New Year's greetings. There has been no news in the past few years. Why did it start again this year?" Xian Yue said while saying Chu Huanyan was dressing up and muttering.

According to the rules of the imperial city, on the first day of the new year, family members move around, and the uncles and elders of the Chu family do gather together for convenience, have a meal together, and pay New Year greetings to each other. But since they came to the door many times to calculate benefits and were blocked by the lady, they never took the initiative to call the lady.

Could it be that because the young lady was engaged to His Highness the Crown Prince, they were trying to please her?

"Miss, are you going?" Xianyue asked, looking at Chu Huanyan in the bronze mirror.

"Since we have already sent someone to deliver the post, you are an elder in the clan, so you will naturally go there." Chu Huanyan looked at herself in the mirror and raised her eyebrows slightly.

It's just that the news was sent in a hurry. It didn't seem like they had decided to go with them early. Or, Chu Huaishan didn't plan to hold such a event at the beginning, so what made them change their minds? Woolen cloth?

After finishing dressing up, Chu Huanyan took Xian Yue out of the house, hesitated for a moment before getting on the carriage, and brought a few more servants with her.

Although there are people from Xiao Jin's faction following secretly, it is best for those people not to show up before the critical moment.

The carriage moved forward and stopped outside Chu Huaishan's mansion. It was almost lunch time.

After hearing the report from his servants that Chu Huanyan had arrived, Chu Huaishan immediately came out in person and invited Chu Huanyan in together with Mr. Bai.

"Huanyan, you're finally here. Everyone is here, and I'm just missing you."

As he said that, Chu Huaishan looked behind Chu Huanyan and asked, "Why didn't Ziyuan come with you? Speaking of which, I haven't seen him for a long time."

"He has been working hard recently and studying at home. If my second uncle misses him, why don't I have someone call him over?" Chu Huanyan said with a smile.

"No, no, no, just let him study hard." Chu Huaishan waved his hand, but there was a hint of contempt in his eyes. "Study" sounds like nonsense. I am afraid that he has lost face before and is too embarrassed to go out again.

Chu Huanyan was speechless and followed Chu Huaishan and Bai into the lobby. However, as soon as she entered, she was met with a pair of very unhappy eyes...