Realizing this, Song Shiwei suddenly froze.

In the past, she knew she had to make arrangements when doing things, but since she gained power with the Empress Dowager, others have to curry favor with her, so she has no right to curry favor with others.

Although he had only been in power for a few days, Song Shiwei had already gotten used to it.

Plus, she was anxious when she came, and she only wanted to see Xiao Yanli as soon as possible...

A trace of shame and anger flashed through her heart.

"I'm afraid it was one of my subordinates who acted on his own initiative... It doesn't matter," Song Shiwei hurriedly changed the subject: "Could you please ask Censor Jiang to step aside for a moment? I have something important to tell His Highness."

Jiang Zhiyu shrugged, raised his hands and covered his ears.

Song Shiwei: "..."

She was so angry at this act of self-deception that she laughed. Just as she was about to speak, Jiang Zhiyu spoke first with an impatient look on her face: "Alright, stop pushing your luck. You're already in jail and still trying to stir up trouble. If you keep doing this, you'll get yourself killed sooner or later."

Song Shiwei's breathing became heavier.

With her listening, some words could not be spoken. Song Shiwei exchanged a few simple pleasantries with Xiao Yanli, then said, "The things I brought just now are still outside the door. Since there is no rule prohibiting bringing things in, I'll go in now..."

Before Song Shiwei could finish his words, Jiang Zhiyu interrupted him, saying, "It's better not to make this trip in vain."

"What's the meaning?"

“You can’t bring it in now.”

"You just said there was no such rule."

"Now I have it."

Song Shiwei took several breaths, but seemed unable to suppress the anger in his heart. He said unhappily, "Why do you insist on offending the prince so obviously? His Highness is a prince after all! He is the son of His Majesty!"

"You are nothing but an imperial censor!"

Jiang Zhiyu chuckled and didn't argue with her. He leaned forward slightly to look at Xiao Yanli and said, "May I ask, Your Highness, have I offended you?"

Xiao Yanli raised the corner of his mouth slightly, and said, "No."

Song Shiwei: “!!!”

She turned around in disbelief and said, "Your Highness..."

"Alright," Xiao Yanli comforted her, "Don't worry about me. I won't be in prison for long... You can go back home first and wait for me."

Song Shi hesitated a little, but in the end he said nothing. He just said yes and turned to leave.

Before leaving, she glanced at Jiang Zhiyu who was still trying to cover his ears and steal the bell.

Jiang Zhiyu also looked at her: "That's right, there's no need to rush, there's still a long way to go."

Her smile was even slightly gentle, but it made Song Shiwei feel uneasy and his whole body went cold.

She didn't dare stay any longer and quickly walked out. After her figure completely disappeared, Xiao Yanli casually said, "Even if we are not sisters, we still grew up together. How did she offend you?"

mutual affection?

Is it the kindness to destroy the whole family?

Do you want this favor if you want it?

Jiang Zhiyu put down his hand, took out the small notebook in front of his chest, and began to write furiously.

Xiao Yanli: “!!!”

He was horrified: "I already told you that you didn't offend me, what are you still remembering?!"

Jiang Zhiyu also frowned: "Shenjin, I didn't offend you, but you offended me, so of course I have to remember it."

Xiao Yanli: “???”

He reviewed his thoughts carefully in his mind, making sure he hadn't made any mistakes or offended anyone before speaking: "How did I offend you?"

He felt as if he was carrying a heavy object on his waist, so heavy that his waist was about to bend.

"You're fine, but Song Shiwei is not. As the saying goes, husband and wife are one. What she says should naturally be counted on you."

Jiang Zhiyu said as he wrote.

Xiao Yanli: "..."

…

The Imperial Palace, inside the Imperial Garden.

The emperor and He Yanting each lay on a recliner. The emperor closed his eyes tightly and said, "You should know the whole story. So, are you going or not?"

"There is no one in Shengjing, so naturally I must go."

He Yanting narrowed his eyes slightly and added, "Of course, we'll have to leave in another month."

The emperor hummed in confusion. "Why wait another month? The Wala have been invading repeatedly, so the sooner we set off, the better."

"Just spread the word that I'm going. First, it will intimidate the Wala and prevent them from committing crimes again. Second, it will buy them time, allowing them to question the authenticity of the news. After not seeing me for a long time, they will naturally relax their vigilance, and then we can take advantage of the opportunity to attack."

"Thirdly, didn't His Majesty order Zhiyu to be in charge of the imperial examinations? In another month, the time will come, and I would like to stay and take care of it."

After he finished speaking, the emperor laughed out loud and looked at him teasingly: "I think this last one is the most important."

He Yanting chuckled and did not refute.

The emperor looked at him and suddenly sighed: "I didn't expect that you would have someone you care about. I thought that no one in this world could affect your emotions."

"Your Majesty is wrong. I am a human, not a god."

"But God is not without emotion, so the words His Majesty said should be describing a dead object."

emperor:"……"

He paused for a moment, then burst out laughing: "That makes sense, that makes sense."

He laughed and leaned closer to He Yanting: "Then who do you think can affect your emotions?"

He Yanting looked at him with a slightly hopeful look in his eyes: "No matter what, His Majesty will definitely have a place."

The emperor was stunned for a few seconds before looking at him softly.

"Okay, then let's do as you say. Spread the news first and don't move."

The emperor lay back down again. "By the way, you've been working with him these past few days. What do you think of Lingyu?"

"Your Highness the Crown Prince is intelligent and has unique insights on many things. I admire them very much."

The emperor sighed softly, raised his hand to signal the servants beside him to leave, and then spoke again: "You know what I want to ask is not ability, but character!"

He Yanting chuckled, "You shouldn't ask me that. Your Majesty and the Crown Prince are father and son, having lived together for decades. You should be well aware of the Crown Prince's character."

The emperor sighed again.

"I summoned you here. The area has been cordoned off. It's ten miles in radius, and there are only you and me. There's no need to worry about anyone eavesdropping."

"I know."

After a brief silence, the emperor's laughter faded, his face sullen. "Lingyu is of good character, gentle and kind. I have decided to have him serve as your assistant once your status as crown prince is restored."

"After all, I've been raising him by my side for more than ten years, so I know him well."

He Yanting bit his lip lightly and said, "Your Majesty, if the Crown Prince succeeds to the throne, he will surely be a benevolent ruler."

The emperor frowned and looked at him in disbelief: "Do you know what you are talking about? You don't know Lingyu's identity?"

"Know."

"You know that and still say that? With his status, how could he inherit the throne?!"