The mistress is reborn, no one who bullies me can escape

Ling Yan nodded slightly, expressing his agreement, "I've heard that the climate in Southern Xinjiang is pleasant and warm like spring, and all kinds of exotic flowers and plants grow vigorously and compete for beauty. It's a pity that I have never had the chance to see such a beautiful scenery before. Today I finally have the opportunity to feast my eyes!"

Meng Jinyao noticed that the emperor was quite interested in these things, and she couldn't help but feel happy and excited. She quickly responded, "I didn't expect that the emperor would like these. In that case, I will take the emperor to have a good look at them."

Along the way, Meng Jinyao chattered to Ling Yan with great joy, constantly telling him about all the strange and bizarre things in southern Xinjiang.

At first, Ling Yan listened with great interest, nodding and smiling from time to time in response, but as time went on, although Meng Jinyao continued to speak excitedly and eloquently, Ling Yan had actually gradually lost interest in his heart.

However, he did not show it on the surface and continued walking forward as if nothing had happened, while secretly paying attention to the topography of the place.

The same was true for Runanji who was following behind him.

Although he occasionally agreed with what Meng Jinyao said, most of the time he just observed the surrounding environment quietly.

Before I knew it, I arrived at a courtyard in the west.

The courtyard was heavily guarded, with many guards standing upright with weapons in their hands, looking ready for battle.

When the emperor saw this, his eyes couldn't help but flash a light, and he thought to himself: "Could it be that this is the place?"

At this moment, Ling Yan actually knew everything in his heart, but he pretended to be confused and ignorant, and continued to observe the surrounding situation silently.

"Didn't you say you came here to see the flowers? Why is the security so tight here? Could it be that these flowers are so valuable that we can't even take a look at them?" Ling Yan asked with a look of suspicion on his face.

Meng Jinyao, who was standing aside, looked towards the yard and her heart trembled suddenly. This was where Madam Xue lived.

The face that was smiling with joy just now now became gloomy as if covered by frost.

She hurriedly explained to Ling Yan, "Your Majesty, please don't misunderstand me. Although the flowers in our Nanjiang City are not easily displayed to outsiders on weekdays, it is completely okay for people like the royal family or those who are related to the royal family to go in and appreciate these flowers."

Ling Yan nodded slightly to show his understanding.

However, what he was thinking about at this moment was not the flowers, but the fact that Xue Jinhua might be in this yard.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but become more and more anxious, even with a hint of excitement and excitement that he couldn't suppress.

After a short pause, Ling Yan suddenly suggested, "Miss Meng, to be honest, I'm not that curious about the flowers in this yard. Instead, I'm quite interested in this entire yard! I heard that the architectural style of southern Xinjiang seems to be different from that of Jin. I wonder if you could ask Miss Meng to take me around this yard so that I can see its uniqueness."

After he finished speaking, Ling Yan took a step forward without hesitation, as if he didn't care whether Meng Jinyao allowed it or not. It seemed that he had to go in and find out what was going on before he would give up.

Meng Jinyao was shocked when she saw this and subconsciously stretched out her hand to stop it, but stopped halfway through.

She knew very well that if she rashly angered the Emperor of Jin just because of this matter, she would be the one who would suffer in the end, which would be a loss!

However, what made Meng Jinyao even more worried was that the person living there was her brother's sweetheart.

If the two of them met today, the consequences would be...

Thinking of this, Meng Jinyao couldn't help but feel anxious, and her pace quickened, chasing Ling Yan closely, while she kept shouting: "Your Majesty, please don't go in, there's really nothing to see here. If you really want to experience the unique charm of our Nanjiang City, why don't I take Your Majesty to the streets for a good stroll some other day, Your Majesty, is this okay?"

At this moment, Meng Jinyao just hoped that nothing would go wrong, otherwise...

She even felt afraid of her always strict elder brother.

Meng Jinyao's reaction was actually completely within Ling Yan's expectations.

He paused for a moment, then stared straight at Meng Jinyao and said slowly, "Miss Meng, I just want to take a look at this yard, but why are you trying so hard to stop me? Is there some secret hidden here?"

Hearing this, Meng Jinyao's expression instantly became a little unnatural. She responded with a little embarrassment: "How...how could it be? Your Majesty, you are really joking."

However, even though she said this, her slightly flickering eyes and slightly stiff smile betrayed her inner nervousness and uneasiness at the moment.

However, at this time, Ling Yan obviously did not intend to pay attention to Meng Jinyao's explanation.

He then hurriedly said: "Miss Meng, I am just taking a look and I have absolutely no other ideas!" Before he finished speaking, he took big strides and walked straight into the yard.

Seeing Ling Yan getting closer and closer and she was unable to stop him, Meng Jinyao couldn't help but become more and more anxious.

Just as he was thinking that even if he really met Xue Jinhua, it didn't seem to be a big deal, Ling Yan, who was walking in front, suddenly stopped without any warning.

This sudden change made her, who was following behind, a little confused and for a moment she had no idea what had happened.

Just as she was full of doubts, suddenly, a stern rebuke sounded: "Where are you planning to go?"

Hearing this loud shout, Meng Jinyao felt as if struck by lightning, and her whole body trembled involuntarily.

When she raised her head tremblingly, she was shocked to find her brother Meng Jincheng walking out quickly.

Ling Yan obviously had not expected that Meng Jincheng would show up here at this moment.

Facing his brother's questioning, Meng Jinyao did not dare to be negligent and hurriedly explained in fear and trepidation: "Brother, it was the emperor who said he wanted to take a good look at our Nanjiang City, so I brought the emperor here to look around."

However, despite Meng Jinyao's quick explanation, Meng Jincheng's expression still looked particularly solemn and serious. "Your Majesty, there is nothing special in this courtyard. If you want to take a look around, why not go somewhere else?"

Thinking that Xue Jinhua was just a stone's throw away from him, how could Ling Yan miss such an opportunity?

"City Lord Meng, a thousand gold coins cannot buy what you love. When I came to this courtyard, I wanted to go in and take a look. Now I just want to go in and take a look."

"According to City Lord Meng, this is just an ordinary small courtyard, but why is City Lord Meng so stubborn and determined to stop it?"

"Or is there some secret hidden in this courtyard?"

Ling Yan's tone instantly became several degrees colder, mixed with the majesty and coldness unique to a superior, making people feel an extremely strong and suffocating sense of oppression.

Meng Jinyao only felt a chill rising from the soles of her feet, quickly spreading throughout her body, and even her heart began to tremble constantly.

At this time, Meng Jincheng frowned tightly, thinking to himself: If Ling Yan said this... Could it be that he had already known some news from the beginning? As soon as he thought of this, his face became as gloomy as the sky before a storm, looking extremely ugly.

"Your Majesty, I can guarantee with my life that there is really nothing in this yard." Meng Jincheng hurriedly bowed and explained in fear and trepidation.

"City Lord Meng, what if I insist on seeing it today?" Ling Yan stared at Meng Jincheng closely. His face had become as solemn as a dark cloud, and his voice unconsciously rose eight degrees. "I have to go in!"

Meng Jincheng's face seemed to be covered with frost, cold and serious, but facing Ling Yan's tough attitude, he secretly thought about how to deal with it.

However, Ling Yan obviously did not intend to give him too much time to think. He took another step forward, stared at Meng Jincheng, and said sternly: "City Lord Meng, my words are the imperial decree. Do you want to disobey it?"

Meng Jinyao, who had been standing aside silently, originally thought that this was just a small dispute and would not cause much trouble.

But when she saw Ling Yan's fierce gaze and unyielding aura, she couldn't help but feel a little regretful.

If I had known it would turn out like this, I should not have brought the emperor here.

If a fierce conflict really happens later, then... wouldn't I become the culprit of this dispute?

At this moment, Ling Yan threw out another harsh remark: "Or, Lord Meng, do you want to fight me?"

As these words exploded in the air like thunder, the entire scene instantly fell into dead silence.

Everyone turned their eyes to Meng Jincheng, waiting for his response.

Because everyone knows very well that if Meng Jincheng does not make a statement, the situation will probably get further out of control, and the consequences will be unimaginable.

"Your Majesty, your words are too serious. I am extremely frightened and worried that I will disturb your Majesty's interest. However, since your Majesty is willing to go in and take a look, please go in." After saying this, Meng Jincheng bowed slightly to show his respect.

After getting the promise, Ling Yan walked into the yard without any hesitation or delay. His steps were vigorous and powerful, as if there was something urgent waiting for him to deal with.

Meng Jincheng stood there, staring at Ling Yan's back as he walked away briskly, and thought to himself: Judging from his hurried figure, he must have heard some important news, otherwise he would never be so impatient.

Who on earth was so bold as to tip him off in Nanjiang City? Thinking of this, Meng Jincheng felt a chill rising from the bottom of his heart, instantly spreading throughout his body, and his heart was chilled to the extreme.

Meng Jinyao, who was standing by, was so frightened by the solemn and gloomy expression on her elder brother's face that she didn't even dare to breathe, let alone say a word.

She knew that the atmosphere at the moment was extremely tense and depressing, and that if she was not careful she might anger her brother.

Seeing this, Runanji, who had been following beside him, did not stay for long and followed Ling Yan into the yard.

Originally, he was expecting to see Xue Jinhua once he stepped into the yard, but unexpectedly, after wandering around the yard searching for a whole circle, Ling Yan found nothing.

At first, Ling Yan guessed that there might be some secret compartment or mechanism hidden in the yard.

So, with the idea of ​​not missing any clues, he became more cautious and checked every corner and every object in great detail.

However, even after searching carefully and spending a lot of time and energy, nothing was found in the end...

He glanced at Runanji, as if asking, was the news wrong?