Inside the palace, the guards guarding outside Qingyu's residence reported what happened yesterday to Xiao Yanzhou.

"Is Xiaoyu okay?" When she heard that Jiang Zhuo was going to see her, complicated emotions surged in her heart.

"Your Majesty, they said they saw the young princess seeing Lord Jiang off and didn't notice anything unusual." The guards who explained became more and more frightened. After the young princess left, they reported more and more frequently.

Seeing his gloomy face, Eunuch Li hurried to comfort him, "I guess it was Elder Jiang who specially brought Young Master Jiang to apologize to the young princess."

Xiao Yanzhou's eyes were filled with frost, "It would be best if he doesn't bother Xiao Yu."

He knew Jiang Zhuo's character very well. This was just a trick for others to see. He must have said something to Xiao Yu when he went to find her. It seemed that he could no longer sit still after being well-behaved for some time.

For some reason, this reminded him of Zheng Linhan's words about Xiao Yu. Was it to prevent Xiao Yu from living in the palace for a long time?

He still couldn't feel at ease when he thought of this, because now everyone was eyeing Xiao Yu covetously.

"He Yi, find a chance to send Xiao Yu the things that Dong Zhi needs."

He Yi immediately understood, "Yes, Your Majesty, I will keep an eye on the princess's situation."

"Ask Xiaoyu in secret if he needs a guard. By the way, when was the court meeting to welcome the winter?" He suddenly remembered this.

Eunuch Li quickly responded, "Your Majesty, it is scheduled for half a month later."

"Let's discuss it in the coming days and let the ministers prepare."

After giving the instructions, Xiao Yanzhou lowered his eyes and considered. Xiao Yu's physical condition has not been clarified yet, and whether he is involved with King Xiao is also a question. He must ensure Xiao Yu's safety.

……

At this moment, Fang Ruo was drinking tea leisurely in the bedroom. From that moment on, the present days seemed like a dream.

There is no need to work for Concubine Zheng in fear every day, nor does one have to live a lonely and helpless life.

"Jieyu, don't you feel wronged?" The maid beside her spoke. Although life is good now, it is only on the surface.

"Why do you feel wronged?" Fang Ruo curled the corners of her lips.

"Because..." The maid looked around and lowered her voice, "Although His Majesty has come here several times, he only handles affairs here. Not to mention sleeping in the same bed, he also doesn't allow you to enter the inner room..."

Fang Ruo glared at her and the maid quickly shut her mouth.

"People should know how to be content. I am very satisfied with my current life. Besides, this is what Your Majesty really needs."

Fang Ruo had observed that His Majesty had been coming to the harem less and less in recent months, and people in the harem and the court began to talk about it. They didn't dare to say it openly, but they secretly...

Perhaps it was this that gave her a chance to survive in the harem.

At this point, the eunuch came in to report, "Fang Jieyu, the Imperial Concubine is here."

There was a flash of panic in Fang Ruo's eyes, but she adjusted herself immediately, stood up, and waited for the person outside to come in.

"Jieyi Fang, it seems that your life is getting better and better now." Zheng Linhan walked in with a graceful figure and light steps, supported by her maid.

"Greetings to Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine." Fang Ruo knelt down and saluted.

"Stand up. If you get hurt from kneeling, His Majesty will blame me." Zheng Linhan chuckled and joked.

"Thank you, Madam. Please take a seat."

Fang Ruo lowered her head and asked carefully, "I wonder if the queen came here today for something important?"

Zheng Linhan sat down beside him and said nonchalantly: "It's not a big deal, I'm just curious. After only meeting His Majesty once, His Majesty has fallen in love with you."

"What method did Concubine Fang use? How about you teach me?"

Fang Ruo's nerves suddenly tensed up and her heart trembled with her words.

He swallowed subconsciously, "Your Majesty, you are joking. Your Majesty is just showing pity..."

"Alright." Zheng Linhan's expression changed, and the smile on his face disappeared instantly. "I know your Majesty better than you do. I am not in the mood to play along with you here."

"Tell me, did the princess say something to you that day that you didn't explain?" Zheng Linhan's eyes were fixed on her face, and his harsh questioning was even more chilling.

"I dare not. I have done everything your majesty said and have relayed it all to you." The words Fang Ruo relayed were naturally in accordance with the majesty's wishes.

Zheng Linhan stared at her as if to make sure whether she was lying.

"Your Majesty asked you, what did you say?"

Hearing this, Fang Ruo's heart tightened again, "I said, I'm going to thank the princess...

"Thank you?" Zheng Linhan's tone became noticeably heavier.

"Yes... yes, I'm sorry, Madam." Fang Ruo knelt on the ground in shock. "Because the princess was present, I told her everything else truthfully."

"That's right, it's best not to lie to His Majesty." Zheng Linhan was unusually not angry.

Fang Ruo pursed her lips and mustered up the courage to speak, "Your Majesty, the princess is a good person, and we can discuss everything. I hope Your Majesty will not target her like this."

"Targeting? When did I tell you that it was targeting her?"

Fang Ruo was puzzled, "I thought Your Majesty was worried about the princess entering the palace, so..."

"Haha." Zheng Linhan sneered, "You are so stupid. I can't wait for her to enter the palace."

Fang Ruo looked at her in a daze, she didn't understand.

I thought Concubine Zheng was worried that the princess would compete for her position, so she went to test the princess's opinion. Could she be wrong?

Fang Ruo noticed her expression and prepared to continue asking, "Madam, do you want to..."

"Don't ask what you shouldn't ask, and don't look at what you shouldn't look at." Zheng Linhan interrupted her neatly.

Seeing this, Fang Ruo nodded slightly, "Yes."

Zheng Linhan explained a few more words, which Fang Ruzai felt was threatening her with the lives of her family.

"Remember, His Majesty likes you, so you should serve him well. If you dare to talk too much in front of His Majesty, I will have plenty of ways to punish you."

"Yes, Fang Ruo understands."

After saying this, Zheng Linhan turned and left.

She slowly stood up from the ground and watched the figure disappear through the door.

I'm afraid Zheng Linhan would never have dreamed that His Majesty, who never participated in harem disputes, would completely change because of the princess.

In His Majesty's heart, the princess has long been different from anyone else, and this will be Zheng Linhan's point of failure.

Fang Ruo looked at the eunuch beside her and said, "Go and tell His Majesty that I want to see him today."

……

Xiao Yanqing had just returned from busy work, but when he glanced around he didn't see the person he wanted to see.

"Where is Yu'er?" His eyes fell on Xiao Wenshu who came forward to greet him.

"Brother, Qingyu is a little tired after practicing sword and is going to rest."

He was slightly stunned. "Have you been practicing for too long? Did you call a doctor?"

"Not... too long." Xiao Wenshu hesitated, "Doctor, I mentioned it, but... Qingyu said it's not necessary."

"She said no, so no?!" When it came to her physical safety, her emotions got out of control.

"Brother, you know that Qingyu will only listen to you on this matter." Xiao Wenshu pursed his lips helplessly.

He walked back to his room to see her, but after two steps he suddenly stopped, as if he had thought of something.

"Call the doctor to my study first, don't wake Yu'er up."

"Yes, brother." Xiao Wenshu nodded in understanding.

Qingyu in the dormitory woke up after just a short sleep and sat up tiredly.

I seemed to have heard the sound of a carriage just now. Has Yan Qing come back? But why didn't he come to see me?

Every time he came back, the first thing he did was to look for her, no matter what she was doing.

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