On the third day after Zhao Zhi gave birth, the setting sun poured down on the quiet courtyard like molten gold.

A gentle breeze carries the warmth of early spring and the faint fragrance of flowers, and it seems that even the air is filled with the joy and tranquility of new life.

As dusk fell, an unexpected guest arrived in the courtyard.

"Your Majesty, Young Master Zhao, how did you find this place?"

When Shen Hanshan, who was out buying jujube and bean cakes for Zhao Zhi, saw the person lingering at the entrance of Zhao Zhi's courtyard, he almost dropped the jujube and bean cakes he was carrying.

"My sister had a baby, so as her older brother, I had to come and see her."

Zhao Yi was dressed in the clothes of an ordinary merchant, his face was calm, and his eyes carried a hint of anxiety and expectation that were not easily detected.

Li An, who was accompanying him, followed closely behind, his eyes scanning the surroundings warily.

Shen Hanshan looked around and, seeing that no one was paying attention, quickly led the two into the courtyard.

"You seem to be living a pretty good life."

Zhao Yi's gaze slowly shifted from the jujube and bean cake in Shen Hanshan's hand to his rosy, moist face.

Shen Hanshan accepted his words with a clear conscience and said slowly, "This humble subject is also thanks to Young Master Zhao that I am able to enjoy such leisure and be able to reunite with my beloved wife and children."

Li An, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but speak up: "Your Highness, isn't everything our master did for you and His Highness? Why do you sound like you're blaming our master?"

Hearing him say that, Zhao Yi coldly rebuked him from the side, "You talk too much!"

Ang Lee gave an awkward smile and didn't say anything more.

Zhao Shouzhen had just finished visiting his grandson inside the house and came out into the courtyard when he looked up and saw three people walking towards him. One of them was his son-in-law, Shen Hanshan, and the other two were his former superior and his assistant.

He hurriedly straightened his clothes, curtsied, and said, "This humble subject greets Your Majesty!"

Upon seeing Zhao Shouzhen, Zhao Yi hurriedly stepped forward, took his arms, and said urgently, "Lord Zhao, there's no need for such formalities. I came out to visit Zhizhi and the children; I didn't make a fuss about it."

Zhao Shouzhen instantly understood Zhao Yi's meaning. After all, this was the capital of the Yun Dynasty. Zhao Yi was the ruler of a country, and according to his status, he should be received by King Yun Li when he came to the Yun Dynasty.

He led Zhao Yi to Zhao Zhi's room.

Chaoyan, Baozhu, and the others had never met Zhao Yi before, but seeing their master's respectful attitude towards him, they knew that he was no ordinary person. They exchanged glances and signaled the other servants in the room to retreat outside.

"Brother!" Zhao Zhi's voice was filled with an incredulous surprise. "How did you find the time to come here?" She asked this, but what she really thought was that since Zhao Yi could find this place, it meant that he already knew that she and Shen Hanshan lived here.

It turned out that she had never been out of his sight.

Thinking of this, she smiled slightly and said, "Your Majesty is so busy with state affairs that you can't even keep up with important matters of state, yet you still remember such trivial things as mine. I am both touched and ashamed." Her smile did not reach her eyes.

At the same time, she was reminding Zhao Yi that since she was now in Yunchao, he shouldn't overstep his bounds.

In recent days, she had also vaguely sensed that the fire at Prince Rui's mansion was inextricably linked to Zhao Yi.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yi's eyes dimmed slightly. He could naturally sense the distance and wariness in Zhao Zhi's words. He sighed softly and then spoke in a gentler tone, "Zhizhi, we are siblings, why be so formal? Your brother always thinks of you."

Seeing that Zhao Zhi did not respond, Zhao Yi clapped his hands lightly, signaling Li An to step forward.

Li Anxin understood, took out a piece of yellow silk from his bosom, held it with both hands, and respectfully handed it to Zhao Yi.

Zhao Yi took the yellow silk, looked at Zhao Zhi with tender eyes, and said softly, "This is a gift for you and the child. Open it and take a look."

After he finished speaking, he looked at Zhao Zhi expectantly, carefully observing her expression.

Zhao Zhi took it suspiciously and asked with a smile, "Your Majesty, are you going to bestow another fiefdom upon me?" She slowly unfolded the yellow silk, and when she saw the contents, her heart was immediately filled with shock.

Her hand trembled violently, and her expression changed. "This...this plot of land is too big. I'm afraid I can't handle it." Zhao Zhi's voice trembled slightly.

She carefully folded the yellow silk, looked at Zhao Yi with a firm gaze, and said earnestly, "Brother, this gift is too heavy. I'm afraid I don't have the ability or the willingness to bear it."

Shen Hanshan suddenly looked at Zhao Yi.

Although Zhao Zhi is Zhao Yi's younger sister, she can refuse the imperial edict. What does it matter if they are related by blood? Since ancient times, which emperor would allow someone to disobey him, even if that person is his own blood relative?

The emperor's authority cannot be challenged by anyone.