Reborn as a Sickly Child: The Emperor's Beloved

Leng Xue frowned, feeling a little embarrassed.

If I can't beat her, she can kill me at any time.

After a long while, he finally uttered a sentence. "He has done me a favor."

Shen Yanyan was a little surprised. He thought this person had a grudge against his master.

"How do I know if what you said is true or not?" She couldn't just believe him because he said he was doing her a favor. People's hearts are hard to predict, what if he was pretending?

"There's no need to lie to you!" he said coldly.

Shen Yanyan looked at him with a smile but said nothing. This was the second time he met this man, and she couldn't really trust him.

"I don't know, and even if I knew I wouldn't tell you. Just go, or you won't be able to leave even if you want to." Shen Yanyan chose not to answer his question, and she didn't need him to do anything for her.

"You don't believe me?" Leng Xue was a little anxious. It was not easy for her to enter the palace. If she didn't say anything, no one would know the news of Guixuezi.

"What does it matter if you believe it or not? I'm not familiar with you at all, and I don't know what kind of person you are. What do you expect me to say to you?" Shen Yanyan looked at him with a sneer on her face.

Is there something wrong with this killer's brain?

She was already being merciful by sparing his life, but she still thought so much.

"I'll come again." Leng Xue said and disappeared.

Shen Yanyan looked at the figure in the night sky with an indifferent expression.

I really envy him. He can come and go freely in this palace. He can go in and out whenever he wants.

Shen Yanyan lay on the roof for a long time, wrapping herself in a cloak.

I don’t know if Xiao Jingzhan is asleep, so I might as well go find him. I drank too much in the middle of the night and have no desire to sleep.

Even though Shen Yanyan was a little drunk, her Qinggong skills were still very good. She tiptoed and headed towards the Yangxin Palace.

She was as light as a swallow, and her steps were vigorous, as if a swallow was flying lightly over the roof of the palace. Her body was agile and flexible, and every rise and fall was like falling on flower petals, without a sound.

Sure enough, it is a good idea to practice this Qinggong skill well in daily life.

Although the distance from Yaohua Palace to Yangxin Palace is not far, there are patrolling guards along the way.

Relying on her excellent martial arts skills, Shen Yanyan cleverly avoided everyone's sight and shuttled between the rooftops of the palace like a ghost.

When she arrived at the Yangxin Palace, she immediately felt the change in the atmosphere around her. The masters here were restrained, standing quietly everywhere like invisible guardians. Shen Yanyan's eyes became sharper, and the masters in the palace were indeed gathered here.

Shen Yanyan detected their presence, and those people in the dark also detected Shen Yanyan. When they saw that it was the Imperial Concubine, they all pretended not to see anything.

Shen Yanyan smiled awkwardly and climbed into the bedroom through the window of the Yangxin Palace.

Xiao Jingzhan had also sensed a different aura a long time ago, but since the secret guards around him did not make any movement, he did not pay much attention to it.

It was not until he heard a sound from the window that he looked over and saw Shen Yanyan coming in wearing a cloak.

"You haven't slept yet!" Shen Yanyan came in through the window and saw that he was still dealing with memorials. She sighed inwardly that he was so tired.

She felt that Xiao Jingzhan was the biggest ox and horse, working so hard every day. No wonder emperors in ancient times did not live long and always died faster than empresses. It seemed that he was tired.

When Xiao Jingzhan saw that it was Shen Yanyan, the joy in his eyes was beyond words.

He has been so busy lately that he doesn't even have time to visit her every day.

When Shen Yanyan got closer, she noticed a faint smell of alcohol on her, "Have you been drinking?" Xiao Jingzhan pulled her over with both hands and sat her on his lap.

"Well, I drank a little. It was too boring in the palace."

"Hehe, then I missed you and came to see you." After Shen Yanyan said this, she put her arms around his neck and smiled foolishly.

Xiao Jingzhan looked at her slightly red face, and took the wine jug from her hand. It was empty. She had drunk too much again.

The dim yellow lights were on, the air around was filled with the aroma of pear blossom wine, and a cool fragrance permeated the air.

"Xiao Jingzhan, it's already late at night and you're still dealing with memorials. This is not good for your health. You need to learn to combine work and rest and rest when you need to." Shen Yanyan saw that she didn't feel the cold wind when she was outside, but as soon as she got indoors, she felt a little hot and her head was dizzy.

Xiao Jingzhan looked at her with soft eyes and a slight smile on his lips. She was worried about him.

"It's okay. I've been busy lately."

Shen Yanyan laughed twice, a little vulgarly, "Hehe, it's okay, it would be strange if it was okay, staying up late and working so hard, I will definitely live longer than you, when you die, when I become the Queen Mother, I will keep several concubines for him in the palace, hahaha! Hiccup...hehe."

Xiao Jingzhan's face darkened instantly. Great, that's great. She had such a plan and even kept a lover. It was really outrageous.

Shen Yanyan looked at Xiao Jingzhan's dark face and raised her hand to rub his face. "Speak, why don't you speak?"

Xiao Jingzhan suppressed his anger and grabbed her hands from his face, and held her tightly in his arms, not allowing her to move.

"What do you want me to say?" Looking at her increasingly red face, he suddenly remembered that night when her shoulders were exposed and her skin was as white as cream... His lower abdomen tightened and his eyes became hot. He quickly turned his head away and dared not look at her again.

He was very angry now, and looking at her like this, he was afraid that he would not be able to control himself and do something to her, so he quickly turned his head away and dared not look at her anymore.

Feeling her soft body, Xiao Jingzhan's face turned even darker.

He carried her to the bed, laid her on it and covered her with a blanket.

He returned to his desk and continued to deal with memorials.

Shen Yanyan was half asleep, looking at Xiao Jingzhan sitting at the desk, she thought to herself, it's not easy to be an emperor, it's the middle of the night and he's still dealing with these memorials.

I felt very dizzy and didn't care about the people over there. I turned over, wrapped in the quilt and fell asleep.

Inside Yaohua Palace, early the next morning, the Queen had already gotten up at this time as usual, but looking at the closed door, Xia Zhu was a little confused. After pushing the door open, she saw the bed was empty.

Xia Zhu was full of doubts. Could it be that the queen had already gotten up? But usually she exercised in the yard, so why wasn't she in the yard today?

Dongxue also walked in from outside and looked at the empty room. "Where's the queen? Is she up yet?"

Xia Zhu shook her head and said, "I didn't see the queen get up. I was waiting outside the palace."

Dongxue looked anxious, "Could something have happened?"

"No, the queen is so skilled in martial arts, what could possibly happen? Let's wait, maybe the queen went out for a walk alone, if she hasn't come back yet, we'll go find His Majesty."

Dongxue also nodded, not knowing where the empress had gone.

In the Yangxin Palace, Shen Yanyan had a terrible headache after waking up. She hadn't drunk the pear blossom wine for a long time, and it was still a bit intoxicating.

Seeing that it was already bright outside and a group of palace maids were waiting in the hall, Shen Yanyan lifted the gauze curtain and got out of bed. The palace maids waiting in the hall hurried forward to serve her.

"Greetings to Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine, may Her Majesty be well and at peace."

The palace maids were very respectful. In His Majesty's Palace of Tranquil Longevity, only the Imperial Noble Consort stayed overnight. His Majesty's favor for the Imperial Noble Consort was obvious to everyone.

"Well, where is His Majesty? Is the court about to end?" Shen Yanyan sat in front of the dressing table, enjoying the service of several people.

"Reporting to Her Majesty, His Majesty is about to leave the morning court. His Majesty asked Her Majesty not to return to Yaohua Palace for the time being after waking up. His Majesty wants to have lunch with Her Majesty." said the palace maid who was helping her comb her hair.

"Yeah." Shen Yanyan closed her eyes and rubbed her temples, feeling a little painful.

"Your Majesty has prepared casual clothes for you. Please change into them and leave the palace with Your Majesty later." After the maid helped Shen Yanyan wash and dress, she brought a dress for women. Shen Yanyan went back behind the screen and changed herself.

Shen Yanyan's eyes lit up. He was going to leave the palace.

Everyone was surprised to see the Imperial Concubine change her dress. The simple light blue dress gave her a fresh and refined feeling.

"His Majesty asked the imperial kitchen to prepare sobering soup for the Queen. Please have a bowl of it with your breakfast." Shen Yanyan was too lazy to run out, so she had her breakfast in the bedroom.

"Go to Yaohua Palace and tell them that I'm at Yangxin Palace." Shen Yanyan suddenly thought of Xia Zhu and Dong Xue. It was late at night when she came here last night, and she didn't tell them. They must be worried.

"Yes, I'll send someone to pass the message." The palace maid bowed and retreated.

Xia Zhu and Dong Xue were about to go out when they suddenly saw a palace maid walking in from outside the palace. They often followed the Empress to the Yangxin Palace, so they naturally recognized this palace maid who served in the Yangxin Palace.

Xia Zhu and Dong Xue looked at each other, and they both understood that this palace maid must have something important to convey.

They waited quietly, watching the palace maid walk up to the two men and whisper a few words in their ears.

The two nodded, watched the palace maid leave, and returned to Yaohua Palace as if nothing had happened.

In the Yangxin Palace, Shen Yanyan was still having breakfast when Xiao Jingzhan came back.

Xiao Jingzhan was dressed in an exquisite and noble dragon robe. His steps were steady and slow. Every step he took was filled with supreme majesty, as if the master of heaven and earth had descended to the earth.

His face was as cold and stern as if it was cut by a knife, with clear lines, revealing a kind of determination and decisiveness. His eyes were deep and sharp, as if they could penetrate people's souls, making people feel awe under his gaze.

A powerful aura emanated continuously from him, like an invisible force, shaking everything around him.

He waved his hand, and all the palace servants withdrew. Only two people were left.

"How is it? Have you drunk the hangover soup?" Xiao Jingzhan asked as he sat next to her.

"I've drunk it, but my head still hurts." Shen Yan drank the porridge blankly, a little dazed.

"Why are you in a daze? Are you feeling unwell? If you are, just rest in the palace and let the imperial physician take a look. I will take you out of the palace next time!" Xiao Jingzhan raised his hand and touched her forehead, which was a little hot.

Shen Yanyan came back to her senses and quickly said, "It's okay, it's okay, nothing happened, just a headache, nothing to worry about. I want to go, I want to leave the palace with you."

Seeing her energetic appearance, Xiao Jingzhan nodded.

After breakfast, Xiao Jingzhan changed into a black robe and left the palace with Shen Yanyan and An Yi.

"Why are you suddenly leaving the palace today?" Shen Yanyan was a little curious as she watched the carriage gradually drive out of the palace.

"Wu Qingfeng has come to Beijing, and I need to explain some things to him." Xiao Jingzhan frowned as he flipped through the letter in his hand.

"What's wrong? Why are you frowning? Did something happen?" Looking at Xiao Jingzhan's frowning brows, Shen Yanyan asked.

Xiao Jingzhan shook his head, "It's okay, let's talk about it when we see him."

Shen Yanyan nodded without saying anything more.

After a while, the two men's carriage turned left and right and stopped at the gate of a small courtyard.

Xiao Jingzhan got off the carriage first, and then helped Shen Yanyan get off.

"He's here?" Shen Yanyan looked at the small courtyard that looked no different from an ordinary home. Wu Qingfeng was a rich man after all, and he could afford to live in such a simple place.

"Well, you'll know when you go in," Xiao Jingzhan took Shen Yanyan's hand and walked into the yard.

An Yi hurried forward and knocked on the door.

"Who is it?" An older woman's voice came from inside.

"Master Jing is here," An Yi said coldly.

Then a person who looked like a middle-aged woman opened the door.

Xiao Jingzhan held Shen Yanyan's hand and walked in.

As soon as you enter the door, it is no different from an ordinary home. A man and a woman are outside the house. When they see Xiao Jingzhan coming in, they quickly close the door.

"Greetings, Master." The two men knelt on one knee and saluted with their fists clasped.

"Yes, this is my wife." Xiao Jingzhan looked at the two of them and introduced Shen Yanyan's identity.

The two were slightly surprised, looked at each other, and then bowed to Shen Yanyan, "Hello, Madam."

Shen Yanyan nodded, "No need to be polite."

"Master, Madam, Master Wu is in the backyard."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingzhan pulled Shen Yanyan towards the backyard.

As soon as she entered the backyard, she found another world inside, which was completely different from the front yard. The backyard was built in a very Jiangnan style, with pavilions, lotus ponds, and winding paths. The space at the back was very large, from the main hall to other rooms, as big as the villa she had in Yangzhou.

"It's so magical! How was this house built? It looks small and shabby from the front, but it's so big in the back." Shen Yanyan asked, looking at the scenery in the yard.

"Wu Qingfeng really knows how to enjoy himself!" Shen Yanyan sighed. It is not easy to find such a courtyard in the capital.

"This is where the secret guards we trained usually live." Xiao Jingzhan looked at her and smiled.

"Oh, then you brought me here like this, aren't you afraid that I will leak your information?" Shen Yanyan made a joke.

I still felt a little touched. He brought me to the secret base where he had hidden for many years, which showed his trust in her. I felt warm in my heart.

"You are more important than these." The man held her hand, interlocking their fingers, and showed infinite trust and love for her.

Shen Yanyan's eyes turned red. Is she more important than these?

In fact, it seems to be pretty good to be placed in the most important position in someone's heart.

In the pavilion in the yard, Wu Qingfeng saw the two people from afar, looked at them holding hands, and smiled obscenely.

This black-hearted guy is really good. He captured the person right away. Miss Shen San is such an interesting person. It was really a good deal for him.

Oh, now she is not Miss Shen San, but the Imperial Concubine.