Xiao Jingzhao's personal admission that he was Sui Sui's godfather deeply moved Nangong Zeyue.

He stubbornly insisted, "Don't think that saving me makes it right that you ruined my marriage with Yue Niang. If you treat her badly, the gates of Liang are always open for her."

Xiao Jingzhao burst out laughing, "Don't be delusional, I won't give you that chance."

Do you know how much Yue Niang hates men with multiple wives and concubines?

"I don't know how to hold talent shows. I can do anything you can do," Xiao Jingzhao said dismissively.

"Whether it can be done or not, we'll have to wait and see." Before Nangong Zeyue finished speaking, she had already disappeared from the spot.

Inside Yonghe Palace.

Sui Sui rolled around barefoot on the soft couch.

"Eldest Aunt, where is Little Aunt today? And where is Father? I haven't seen him all day." Princess Yonghe waved her wide sleeves at the palace maids serving in the hall. "You may all go out and settle down. Those on night duty can rest in the side hall in front."

The palace maids inside the hall withdrew.

Princess Yonghe sat down next to Sui Sui, took his soft little hand, and said gently, "Sui Sui, your father is busy with official duties today. Why don't you stay here with your aunt today?"

Sui Sui pouted, "I'm used to having Daddy around. I can't sleep soundly when he's not here."

Then his phoenix eyes lit up, and he grinned and said, "Auntie, send someone to call Auntie over so that she can stay in the same bedroom as us. The more people there are, the more lively it will be, and Sui Sui will sleep soundly."

“That won’t do. She’s even more mischievous than you. I can’t sleep soundly with her around.”

Yonghe refused outright. She hadn't let Changle know about the happy occasion at the Jiang family's residence today. If she were called over, Suisui would be kicked out in no time.

Perhaps it was because of their blood ties, but as soon as Yonghe thought of this, Suisui put his feet into Yonghe's arms and lay down on the soft couch.

His obsidian-like eyes gazed at Princess Yonghe.

In a soft, sweet voice, she said, "Auntie, Second Uncle said that Mother and Godfather got married today, but why did the tall guard say that Mother and Godfather didn't get married when he brought me back to the palace?"

Seeing Princess Yonghe looking at her, Sui Sui thought her aunt didn't believe her, so she put on a serious face and said, "Second Uncle never lies."

After the guards brought Sui Sui to Yonghe Palace, the little girl busied herself with her homework and practicing internal energy cultivation techniques.

She thought the child would forget about it after playing for a while, but she didn't expect Sui Sui to ask about it.

Yonghe thought for a moment and said, "Your second uncle probably wouldn't lie, but he might not know the inside story either. Look, neither your aunt nor I know anything about it, so this matter is probably just a fabrication."

"real!"

"Really, your aunt has never lied to you."

Thinking that he couldn't leave a bad impression on Sui Sui, Yonghe had to cover up the lie somehow, and then a brilliant idea struck him.

"However, a major event has occurred in the capital today."

Seeing Sui Sui prick up her little ears, Yonghe said, "The Liang Kingdom's envoy saw their eldest prince, who had been missing for many years, in our Wanling. Can you guess who that person is?"

Sui Sui shook her head with little interest. "I can't guess. Those envoys all had bad intentions. I don't like them coming to Wanling."

"You'll understand when you grow up. What ruler of a country doesn't have to deal with other countries?"

Yonghe pinched Sui Sui's chubby little feet and said mysteriously, "Auntie will tell you, that eldest prince is Nangong Zeyue."

"It's my godfather!"

"Yes, that's him. He's a prince from another country and may become emperor in the future. If you marry him, you'll have to go to Liang with him."

"Sui Sui, think it over carefully. Is your mother willing to leave you behind and go to a faraway place?"

Sui Sui shook her head, "Mother will not separate from Sui Sui."

Yonghe stroked Sui Sui's little head and said gently, "That's right. Your mother's marriage is just a pipe dream. Go to sleep well. Tomorrow, the real adults will give you a lesson."

Just as Yonghe was about to drag Suisui to the bed, a palace maid announced from outside the hall, "Your Highness, the Emperor is here."

Upon hearing the report, Yonghe quickly draped a coat over Suisui.

The footsteps approached from afar, and Yonghe turned around to see Xiao Jingzhao walking in with a smile on his lips.

He walked straight towards Sui Sui.

"Father, you've finally come to pick up Sui Sui."

Watching Sui Sui open her arms and rush into her elder brother's embrace, Yong He smiled and patted Sui Sui's bottom.

"The little guy was wide awake all night, just waiting for his elder brother to come and pick him up."

"Settle Yonghe in quickly, I'll take Suisui back to the Hall of Mental Cultivation."

Watching his elder brother carry Sui Sui in one arm and Sui Sui's shoes in the other as he walked out of the palace.

Yonghe sighed with emotion, "When will this life of being both father and mother end?"

The next day, Jiang Shuyue asked Cangyun to go to the clinic to see if there was anything urgent, while she took Qiuju to see Nangong Zeyue next door.

This time, the guards did not stop her. Qiu Ju waited outside the courtyard, while Jiang Shuyue entered the courtyard alone.

Upon seeing Jiang Shuyue arrive, Nangong Zeyue clenched his fists into his sleeves, forcibly suppressing the urge to pull her into his arms.

He told himself that Yue Niang did not belong to him, and he had to maintain proper conduct as a gentleman and not do anything that would damage her reputation.

"Moon Lady, you've arrived." Nangong Zeyue's voice was a little hoarse.

After getting anxious yesterday, a string of blisters appeared on the corner of my mouth.

Jiang Shuyue saw Nangong Zeyue standing motionless beside the soft couch, with the book on the coffee table still open.

Jiang Shuyue composed herself and walked over, her gaze landing on Nangong Zeyue's face. The person in front of her looked haggard, with large dark circles under her eyes.

A pang of sadness welled up in Jiang Shuyue's heart. "You didn't sleep well last night, did you stay up all night reading?"

Words of comfort were too weak, and the relationship ended without a trace. Both of them knew where the biggest gap was, but Jiang Shuyue and Nangong Zeyue chose to avoid talking about it.

Seeing Jiang Shuyue sit down, Nangong Zeyue also sat down.

He nodded. "I couldn't sleep all night, so I read."

“Nangong Zeyue, look ahead. The Nanzhao princess and her son are all-powerful in Liang. Your mother and her clan are being controlled and suppressed by them. You must pull yourself together and take back what is rightfully yours.”

"Yes, I will. Don't worry about me, Yue Niang. My senior brother sent a message back to Black Dragon Pool. With my senior brothers accompanying me, my safety will be guaranteed."

Nangong Zeyue's gaze fell on Jiang Shuyue's face, her heart filled with complex emotions.

He wanted to look at her a few more times, afraid that he would forget what she looked like after returning to Liang.

"Moon Maiden, may I ask you for a portrait before I go back?"

Nangong Zeyue lowered her eyes as she spoke, "You know, I'm not good at drawing, and I've been scolded by my master a lot."

Jiang Shuyue readily agreed, "No problem. You get a good night's sleep, and I'll give you the portrait before you go back."

"And then there's Sui Sui."

"Okay, you rest, I'll come over later."

Jiang Shuyue originally wanted to have a good talk with him about his plans after returning home, but seeing that he was not in good spirits, she had no choice but to tell him to rest first.