The Princess' Rebirth and Revenge

Li Yuan secretly felt relieved, but on the surface she still pretended to be thoughtful. "Well, maybe he is deliberately hiding something. Brother Jimian, do you think he is lying?"

Li Jimian shook his head, his expression becoming more serious. "I don't know either. But I think this matter is very serious and we can't jump to conclusions easily. After all, the identity of the late emperor's orphan is related to the country and society, so we must be cautious."

Li Yuan nodded in agreement. "Yes, Brother Jimian is right. This matter does need to be treated with caution. So, what are you going to do?"

Li Jimian hesitated for a moment, then spoke slowly. "I plan to go back and report this to my father first. See what he thinks. After all, he is a pillar of our Daliang State, and his opinion is of vital importance to us."

Li Yuan's heart tightened again when she heard this. She knew that once Li Zhi learned about this, he would definitely send someone to continue investigating. By then, her and Li Wenzhi's identities would be exposed. However, she still kept a smile on the surface and said casually, "Okay, Brother Jimian. Then you go and report to father first. I am also very curious about what the eunuch is hiding."

Li Jimian nodded, then turned and left the room. Li Yuan looked at his back, her heart filled with worry and uneasiness. She knew that a storm was coming, and her and Li Wenzhi's identities were like a leaf hanging in the storm, which could be swept away at any time.

……

As night fell, the palace was silent. Li Yuan sat alone in her room, filled with anxiety. She didn't know what Li Jimian had reported to Li Zhi, nor what decision Li Zhi would make. She only knew that her and Li Wenzhi's identities were in jeopardy.

Just as she was getting anxious, a slight knock on the door broke the silence of the night. She looked up and saw a maid standing at the door with a cup of tea in her hand. "My Lady, are you still awake? This is the soothing tea that the prince prepared specially for you."

Li Yuan nodded and motioned for the maid to come in. She took the teacup, took a sip, and then asked, "Where's the prince? Is he still awake?"

The maid shook her head. "The prince is still in the study discussing state affairs with several adults. Concubine, don't worry. The prince will definitely take care of everything."

Li Yuan felt a little relieved when she heard this. She knew that Li Zhi was a wise and decisive person, and he would definitely handle this matter well. However, she still couldn't help but worry about her and Li Wenzhi's identities.

She picked up the teacup, blew gently, and then took another sip of tea. The aroma of tea was lingering, but it could not calm the waves in her heart. She put down the teacup, stood up, and paced slowly in the room.

"Brother Jimian, what would you think of Wenzhi and me?" She muttered to herself, "If you knew our secret, what would you do?"

She stopped and stared at the night sky outside the window. The moonlight was like water, filling the quiet palace. However, behind this tranquility, there were countless undercurrents. She knew that a storm was coming, and her and Li Wenzhi's identities were like a leaf hanging in the storm, which could be swept away at any time.

……

The next morning, Li Jimian came to the palace again. He looked tired, but his eyes revealed a determined light. He knew that he had found a clue about the orphan of the previous emperor, and this clue could change the fate of the entire Daliang Kingdom.

He walked into Li Yuan's room and saw Li Yuan sitting in front of the window, gazing at the sea of ​​flowers outside. He walked to her side and gently patted her shoulder. "Yuan'er, I have something to tell you."

Li Yuan turned around and saw Li Jimian looking at her solemnly. Her heart tightened, but she still kept smiling on the surface. "What's the matter? Brother Jimian, why are you so serious?"

Li Jimian hesitated for a moment, then slowly spoke. "Yuan'er, I have found a clue about the orphan of the previous emperor. However, this clue has put me in a dilemma."

Li Yuan was shocked when she heard this, but she still pretended to be concerned. "Oh? What clue is it? It bothers you so much."

Li Jimian sighed, then slowly said: "Although the eunuch kept saying that he knew the identity of the late emperor's orphan, he did not tell the truth. I interrogated him all night, but he still refused to reveal any useful information."

Li Yuan nodded, showing her understanding. "Maybe he is deliberately hiding something. Brother Jimian, what do you think we should do?"

Li Jimian hesitated for a moment, then spoke slowly. "I plan to go back and report this to my father first. See what he thinks. After all, the identity of the late emperor's orphan concerns the country, so we can't jump to conclusions."

Li Yuan nodded in agreement. "Yes, Brother Jimian is right. This matter does need to be treated with caution. So, how are you going to report this to father?"