Qian Jue gave Yu Yiluo a thumbs up without leaving any trace.

Yu Yiluo ignored him and instead observed the expression on Minister Jiang's side, sneering in her heart.

[Can't hold it in any longer? Feng Qingqing's identity is still waiting for you to expose it, so don't rush into it.]

"Uncle Wang has made every effort for the Kingdom of Li. My cousin has been living away from home for many years. Now that I have found her, I will confer the title of Princess on her and grant her a house. Do you have any objections, my dear ministers?"

The ministers hurriedly said in unison: "Your Majesty is wise, and we have no objection."

Seeing that the ministers were so obedient, the empress was not too happy. She remembered that every time the matter of the princess was mentioned, most of the ministers were opposed. Now that it was her cousin's turn, they were so straightforward.

In fact, the Queen knew in her heart that the ministers saw hope in Yaoer's cousin and Luoer, and thought that if the two appeared, she might not focus all her attention on Qinger.

Furthermore, since the two are descendants of Uncle Wang, they naturally have the right of inheritance. Compared with those unrelated side branches, it is more reasonable for them to inherit the Li Kingdom.

Thinking of this, the queen's smile faded a little.

"Since everyone has no objection, let's do this. From now on, Cousin Yao'er is the Princess of Li Country. She will live in the Princess's residence until the house is repaired."

[The Queen is changing her expression so quickly. My mother and I have no intention of competing with Feng Qingqing for the throne of the Li Kingdom.]

[Hehe, by then, we won't have to fight for it. You'll voluntarily give up your inheritance rights, and even beg for it.]

…

After the birthday banquet, Yu Yiluo and Concubine Xian were taken to the imperial study by Ling Le.

The empress was still smiling, but Concubine Xian always felt that her smile did not reach her eyes and seemed more distant than before.

Empress Xian was no fool. She knew that the Empress probably thought that she would threaten Feng Qingqing's status, so she called her over.

The purpose was probably to test her.

She collected her thoughts and bowed, "Why did the Queen summon Luo'er and me?"

"Cousin Yao'er, there's no need to be so polite," the empress helped Concubine Xian up. "Just tell the renovation team how you want your house decorated. You can stay at Qing'er's house for the time being."

"good."

"Qing'er isn't without her merits. I'll tell her to get along well with you."

Empress Xian still nodded faintly.

"The ministers in the court are dissatisfied with the princess and want me to depose her and adopt a child from a side branch to raise as the heir to the throne. What do you think, cousin Yao'er?"

[He really wants to test Mother. Tsk tsk, is this what royal affection is like? So plastic.]

Concubine Xian looked at the Empress, and the Empress looked into her eyes that seemed to see through everything, and felt a little guilty for no reason.

She had sincerely wanted to be nice to the two of them, but she was the emperor. Although her cousin was a relative, she could not allow her to threaten her daughter's position.

She asked her cousin to come over today just to see her attitude. If her cousin had no other thoughts, she would treat her as before.

Concubine Xian heard the Queen's probing and said directly, "If the Queen is worried that Luo'er and I will threaten the position of the Crown Princess, just send us two away directly. There is no need to test us like this."

The Queen didn't expect her to say it directly, and she looked a little embarrassed.

"Luo'er and I have no interest in this position," Empress Xian said word for word. "Since my mother left Li Country and will never return, I think she feels there's nothing worth staying in Li Country for."

"As for this princess title, please take it back, Queen."

Empress Xian did not say this out of anger. She understood the Empress. The Empress was the ruler, so it was understandable that she was suspicious.

Moreover, she and Luo'er also concealed something from the Queen. If the Queen really believed her completely just because of her mother, and was so unguarded, she would be truly unworthy of being the ruler of a country.

The queen didn't know what to say for a moment and rubbed her eyebrows.

"I've already said it, there's no reason to take it back."

"If the Queen has nothing else to do, Luo'er and I will leave the palace."

When Concubine Xian walked to the door holding Yu Yiluo, the empress called her in a hoarse voice.

"Cousin Yao'er, I know you are interested in my collection of ancient books. If you are bored in the Princess's Mansion, you can ask someone to bring them to me to read."

"Thank you, Queen."

Empress Xian did not refuse. After thanking her, she left the imperial study directly.

The Queen watched her disappear, then sat back in her chair, leaning back with her eyes closed.

…

When Concubine Xian and Yu Yiluo left the palace, the carriage prepared by the Empress was already waiting at the palace gate. Upon seeing the two of them coming, they hurried forward to pay their respects.

"Meet the princess."

Empress Xian nodded and was about to get on the carriage when a voice sounded from behind.

"Princess, please stay."

Empress Xian turned her head and looked at Minister Jiang who was approaching, and spoke in confusion.

"Is there anything that may happen to this lord?"

Minister Jiang smiled and approached Empress Xian.

"My mother often told me about Prince Rui. I never thought I would have the opportunity to meet you, the princess who is Prince Rui's descendant, today."

Empress Xian had a smile on her lips but did not respond.

Seeing that she didn't want to talk to him, Minister Jiang continued to talk to himself:

"Although the princess has a bad temper, now that she and the princess are related, I believe she will be more restrained."

"Thank you for the reminder, sir. If there is nothing else, I will leave first."

After Empress Xian finished speaking, she got on the carriage, which slowly left.

Minister Jiang stared at the departing carriage with cold eyes, then got on his own carriage and returned home.

After returning to the mansion, Minister Jiang's confidant said.

"It seems that the princess helped you today by accident."

Minister Jiang sneered, "An accident? That may not be the case."

After entering the study, the confidant closed the door and heard Minister Jiang say, "Send someone to check what the princess has been doing recently."

"Sir, I have already had someone investigate. The princess went out for a trip some time ago, and there is nothing unusual."

"The princess's reaction at the birthday banquet today was too strange."

Minister Jiang's face was gloomy. "At first, I thought she loved them too much and wanted them back so badly. But when the Emperor told her about their identities today, the expression on the princess's face was one of panic and fear."

Later, when she learned that the two were descendants of Prince Rui, the princess was shocked again.

This only means that the two of them have another identity, which is only known by the princess.

"Do you want to check the details of these two people?"

Minister Jiang waved his hand. "No need. The most urgent task is to deal with these two people first. The emperor must have had people check their identities before revealing the princess's location. Since the emperor can't find it, our people may not find anything if they check it out."

She had just tried to find out nothing, and she didn't know whether Prince Rui had told the princess that the Jiang family had been involved in the murder of Prince Rui.

Whether there is one or not, killing it is the only way to solve the hidden danger.

…

Yu Yiluo and Concubine Xian returned to the Crown Princess's Mansion.

Feng Qingqing welcomed the two of them into the house with a smile, but her expression changed immediately as they entered.

She waved her hand to let the others leave and looked at Concubine Xian.

"Empress Xian is truly capable. After just a short while, she's become the Empress Mother's cousin."

Empress Xian raised her eyebrows. "It's just a fact, not a skill."