The protagonist chased the villain, and Tiandao screamed in anger

In Zhichun Palace, Emperor Chen leaned in the arms of his concubine, lying on his side on the bed, closing his eyes and concentrating.

Concubine Yu dipped her fingertips in the medicated oil and used the massage techniques she learned from the Imperial Hospital to press the acupoints on Emperor Chen's head and clear the meridians.

The Emperor Chen had not spoken a word throughout the journey, so Concubine Yu silently comforted him without asking any more questions.

After a while, the Emperor let out a sigh of relief, then reached out his hand to touch the delicate knuckles of the woman on his forehead, stroking them for a few times, and sighed: "In this harem, only your place is the most peaceful."

In the court, Xu Sanlang's case caused a lot of controversy. The incident happened to two court officials of high rank, and they were competing with each other, causing chaos and disturbance.

The Emperor was really upset. Prince Yu happened to come to the Purple Palace again. His words were all directed at the Crown Prince, and even the Emperor couldn't help but feel a little suspicious.

The Emperor Chen was always troubled by his thoughts, and Prince Yu's words made him feel so disturbed that his brows ached.

The Emperor had not visited the harem for a long time. He originally wanted to go and see Concubine Xiao, but if he really met her, he would inevitably be in collusion with Prince Yu.

The Emperor wanted some peace and quiet, so he came to Concubine Yu.

"It is my blessing to make Your Majesty happy." Concubine Yu spoke softly. She didn't ask much about the Emperor's thoughts and just did her duty as a concubine.

But she didn't ask, which made Emperor Chen want to talk to him.

"Have you heard about what's happening in Kyoto recently?" He turned his head to glance at Concubine Yu and brought up the topic.

Concubine Yu lowered her head to look at the Emperor's expression, "...Your Majesty, are you referring to...Mr. Jiang's matter?"

After receiving the emperor's reply, Yupin thought for a moment and said only what she knew: "People in the capital always like to gossip, and some rumors that are half true and half false have been passed on. I heard the palace servants gossiping, and I felt that the prostitute was really pitiful."

Hearing this, the Emperor sighed, opened his eyelids, stretched out his hand to pinch Concubine Yu's delicate cheek, and scolded her with a hint of sarcasm:

"You, a woman's opinion, is really shallow. That's not what I asked."

"I am illiterate and stupid, and your majesty knows this. If I have made your majesty angry, I hope you will forgive me."

Yupin didn't stop her hand movements, but puffed up her cheeks, bit her red lips and apologized tenderly. The beauty was embarrassed, her eyebrows were painted, her eyes were starry, and her cheeks were red, just like the peony in full bloom in spring.

Emperor Chen felt relieved and relaxed. He chuckled and shook his head.

He had not expected Concubine Yu to be able to answer fluently, and he brought up the matter only to find someone with whom he had no connection.

In the past, he doted on Concubine Xiao because she was very smart and could figure out what he wanted. Compared to the empress who strictly followed the rules, Concubine Xiao could always come up with something unique to make him smile.

But as time went by, Prince Yu grew up and got married, and Concubine Xiao's thoughts were no longer entirely focused on him.

Compared with her previous undisguised flattery and seeking of favor, Concubine Xiao now always makes the Emperor feel that there is a bit of scheming and calculation in her words and deeds.

Not as pure as it once was.

Mixed with interests, this familiarity is not so useful to Emperor Chen.

As an emperor and as a man, he prefers to receive the admiring and longing eyes of his concubines.

Although Concubine Yu is not smart, she has a pretty appearance, is honest and cute, is content and not annoying, yet is romantic enough.

"You are such a little girl. You got angry just because I said something to you?" The Emperor propped himself up and tapped Concubine Yu's nose with his fingers.

"Your Majesty always teases me with such troublesome things." Concubine Yu wiped her nose lightly, lowered her head, but looked up with her almond-shaped eyes.

The pair of sparkling eyes made Emperor Chen feel itchy, and he pulled the beauty into his arms.

"Such a simple truth is a headache? Jiang Xie, as the Minister of Finance, managed the accounts and made a lot of money from it. And he is also a supporter of Prince Yu."

"Now that Jiang Xie is under investigation, Prince Yu has lost a powerful right-hand man. I recently allowed the Crown Prince to participate in government affairs..." The Emperor did not continue.

He is strong and healthy now, but his two sons have grown up. No matter which side is more powerful, it is not what Emperor Chen wants to see.

"Your Majesty, the harem is not allowed to interfere in political affairs. I do not understand these things, and I dare not say anything." Facing the Emperor Chen's gaze, Concubine Yu lowered her head, leaned in the Emperor Chen's arms, and was unwilling to say more.

Now that the conversation had begun, the Emperor naturally didn't want to end the topic just like that. He moved his arm with Concubine Yu beside him and told her to just speak her mind.

"Just treat it as a casual conversation, what's wrong with that?"

"Then... according to your majesty, this matter might really have been done by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. I don't see the Crown Prince often, but I know that his temperament is not easy to get along with. On the contrary, His Royal Highness Prince Yu is very kind!" Concubine Yu raised her pretty face and said these in a soft voice, as if she was talking about the joy of the boudoir.

Hearing Concubine Yu's rather sincere words, the Emperor gradually frowned.

The outside world is not clear about the affairs of the crown prince. It is understandable that Concubine Yu, who has only been in the palace for more than a year, would have the same understanding as the outside world.

However, if the outside world thinks so...

"...Your Majesty, I said the wrong thing. I dare not speak ill of your two princes..." Looking at the Emperor Chen's expression and seeing no response from the other party, Concubine Yu hurriedly broke free from the Emperor Chen's arms and wanted to get off the couch and kneel on the ground.

"What are you afraid of? Come back."

Pulling Yupin's arm, the Emperor held her in his arms again, patted her back to comfort her, and continued to ask: "Anything else? Don't worry, just speak up, it's just a casual chat."

Seeing that the Emperor looked normal, Concubine Yu boldly continued to nestle in the Emperor's arms and spoke with her shallow insights: "Now that Lord Jiang has been investigated, the account matters are under the sole responsibility of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince? If so, then it is possible that Xu Sanlang is the person the Crown Prince is looking for..."

"If you really can't spit out ivory, checking the accounts is only a temporary thing. Without Jiang Xie, how much benefit can the prince get? Instead, it has added a lot of burdens... Besides, this kid has been in the government office for several days in a row, and he is very busy. How can he predict when Jiang and Xu will show up in the fireworks place?"

If they really wanted to fight, the Crown Prince should have taken action to counter Prince Yu right after he released him from confinement. Why would it have dragged on until now?

As the New Year approaches, the court needs to spend money on many things, and the position of Duzhi is of utmost importance. Jiang Xie may not be brought down by this matter.

Although these words were meant to clear up the confusion of the stupid concubines, after such reasoning, the Emperor Chen was no longer worried about the Crown Prince.

"I believe whatever your majesty says, but... if this matter has nothing to do with the prince... is it just a coincidence?" Concubine Yu grabbed the emperor's clothes and shook them gently.

The Emperor held his beloved concubine's delicate hand and did not believe the theory of coincidence.

There are more than just Prince Yu and the Crown Prince. Recently, Heng'er has been paying respects to him more and more frequently.

He remembered that You Heng's biological mother, Chen, seemed to have some kind of relationship with the long-deceased lady of the Xu family, and this Xu Sanlang was the son of the second wife.

As children grow up, their hearts grow up too.

Since the situation between the two parties is easily unbalanced, it would be better to add another party to balance the situation.

After much thought, Emperor Chen made a decision.

The incense burner in the room was emitting green smoke, and the fragrance was pleasant. When he came to his senses, he saw that Concubine Yu's face was becoming more and more beautiful under the candlelight. The Emperor stood up, picked up the beauty and walked towards the bed.