Reborn as a bride, pretending to be virtuous, the prince held his waist and regretted

Xuan Mingzi was startled and narrowed his eyes slightly, "Lian'er, you are not really in love with King Yun, are you?"

Bai Lian shook her head. "No, I have never liked Qi Yunjia. He was just someone I used and borrowed my seed from. The reason I kept him was to control the Queen Mother."

"As long as Qi Yunjia is in our hands, the Queen Mother will obey our orders. That woman has been in the harem for more than 40 years and is deeply rooted. If we fail to assassinate the Crown Prince and Emperor Kangping, we can also let the Queen Mother use the means of the harem to poison Emperor Kangping."

"Ah?" Xuan Mingzi was stunned. "Lian'er, what can a woman in the harem be capable of? Can she influence Emperor Kangping?"

Bai Lian raised her eyebrows slightly, "Father, why do you think Emperor Kangping only has one son?"

"Ah?" Xuan Mingzi was an expert in using poison. When he heard his daughter say that, his eyes widened and his pupils shrank slightly. "Could it be..."

"Yes!" Bai Lian replied, "This is what Qi Yunjia said himself! This idiot actually faked his death. If I had become a concubine or a princess, according to the Queen Mother's plan, Emperor Kangping's family might have died long ago, and we could still be high and mighty. Why would we have to hide?"

After hearing his daughter's explanation, Xuan Mingzi gritted his teeth secretly, "This Qi Yunjia is really stupid. If I had known earlier... Never mind, let's not talk about this! Tomorrow, we will take action. If it succeeds, that would be the best. If not, we can use the Queen Mother as a chess piece."

Bai Lian nodded, "Father is right."

All is ready except for the opportunity.

At this time, Zhou Jin from Changning Marquis's Mansion was pacing back and forth in the study, looking a little anxious.

Gu Xiling brought Zhou Jin a bowl of lotus seed soup, "Husband, you have been suffering from internal heat recently, drink a bowl of lotus seed soup."

Although Zhou Jin appeared calm on the outside, as the person sleeping next to her, how could she not feel it?

Seeing that Gu Xiling brought it personally, Zhou Jin couldn't refuse Gu Xiling's kindness, so he took the lotus seed soup and drank it in a few gulps.

After rinsing his mouth, Zhou Jin gently wiped the corners of his mouth with a handkerchief and turned into that elegant and noble young man again.

"Husband, are you worried about Yuan Zhen?" Gu Xiling asked.

Zhou Jin nodded, "Yes, Yuan Zhen used to act recklessly, but this time he turned over a new leaf and is a real man. Three days have passed since we parted that day, and Jin Linwei still hasn't found Yuan Zhen. I guess he must be in danger!"

Gu Xiling pondered for a moment, "Yuan Zhen's actions did not disgrace the reputation of the Yuan family. When doing this, Yuan Zhen might have been prepared for death."

Zhou Jin was silent for a long time, then sighed, "I hope Yuan Zhenji will be blessed by heaven."

Not wanting Zhou Jin to be immersed in sorrow, Gu Xiling reminded him, "My husband, go to bed early. The prince will go to inspect the cornfield in the imperial farm tomorrow. You have to accompany him. If you don't get enough rest, you won't be able to be tired!"

Zhou Jin knew that there was nothing he could do about worrying, so he followed Gu Xiling back to his room.

The two of them lay in bed, and Gu Xiling tossed and turned, unable to sleep.

Zhou Jin felt hot all over, and he held down Gu Xiling who was trying to turn over, "My wife, please stop tossing and turning, okay? I can only see but not eat, and it's uncomfortable. If you keep moving, are you going to kill me?"

Gu Xiling had already sensed Zhou Jin's physical changes and immediately behaved herself.

I haven’t been feeling well these past few days!

"I can't sleep." Gu Xiling nestled in Zhou Jin's arms.

Zhou Jin tapped Gu Xiling's forehead with his finger, "What are you thinking about in your little head?"

Gu Xiling frowned, "My husband, the matter of Honglianfang has not yet come to a conclusion. Although Yuan Zhen brought back those letters and arrested some officials, the mastermind has not been found. Now the prince is going to the imperial farm to inspect the corn with great fanfare. I think it is too dangerous."

Hearing this, Zhou Jin laughed, "You can imagine that it is very dangerous. Your Majesty only has one crown prince, how could he not imagine it? Especially when it involves the Queen Mother and Prince Yun, who want to kill the crown prince and Emperor Kangping, how could Your Majesty not be prepared?"

Hearing this, Gu Xiling breathed a sigh of relief, "Since Your Majesty knew, why did you let the Crown Prince go? Everyone knows that the Crown Prince is very important. Nothing can happen to him."

"As a member of the Agricultural Department, you specialized in cultivating high-yield corn last year. The prince has asked you to follow him when he inspects the corn fields. If those people try to assassinate the prince, you will be in danger as well."

Zhou Jin felt as happy as if he had eaten honey when he saw Gu Xiling was worried about him. He kissed Gu Xiling's forehead gently and said, "My dear, don't worry. I'll tell you a secret. The prince has a double who looks 70% like the prince."

"Although I'll follow, if there's really an assassination, I'm not a fool, I'll hide. After all, my martial arts skills are not high, I can deal with one or two, but not the majority, I won't show off my strength."

"Substitute?" Gu Xiling was startled. "So that's it! Husband, can I go with you next year?"

Zhou Jin refused sternly, "No. You are already unwell, and there is no need for you to work hard with me."

"How about you ask for leave and say you're not feeling well?" Gu Xiling pulled Zhou Jin's arm. "Your Majesty won't blame you if you miss one or two times anyway."

Zhou Jin didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "My lady, don't worry. His Majesty has set up a trap to lure those people. If none of us who are related to the plot show up, how can those assassins take the bait?"

Gu Xiling pouted, "The prince has a substitute, but you ministers don't! There is only one prince, but I also only have one husband."

Zhou Jin listened to Gu Xiling's coquettish words, and his heart was warm and sweet. He kissed Gu Xiling's neck carefully, "My wife..."

The last two regretted not being able to proceed to the next step.

The next morning, Gu Xiling took out her most precious possession and demonstrated it on Zhou Jin.

Zhou Jin was stunned, "Madam, what is this?"

Gu Xiling said as she tied the diamond silk soft hedgehog armor on Zhou Jin's body, "Of course it's to save your life, put it on."

Zhou Jin blinked, "But it's a little hot, and this one is a little small."

Gu Xiling shook her head, her attitude firm, "You have to wear it even when it's hot. Although it's what I wore before and it's a little small for you, it can protect your internal organs. How about a helmet on your head?"

Zhou Jin waved his hands quickly, "No need to do that. If a civilian official like me wears a military officer's helmet, wouldn't that make people think I'm timid? If someone really wants to assassinate me, they will also suspect that we are prepared."

"Besides, since we have already set up an ambush and made all the necessary preparations, nothing will happen. Oh, if I had known this, I would have practiced martial arts when I was young, and I wouldn't have to worry my wife wherever I go."

After hearing Zhou Jin's explanation, Gu Xiling had no choice but to give up.

He dressed Zhou Jin up, had breakfast with her, and then sent her off.

Unfortunately, she had too much period today and couldn't do anything big.

If he went with him, it would only cause trouble for Zhou Jin.

Ever since Zhou Jin left, Gu Xiling has become restless.