Xing Bang was a little curious about Lian'er, who looked so innocent. What else could she know?

The little girl spoke as if it were true, but I absolutely did not believe that she could know the essence of the matter.

"Lian'er, there's something wrong with you!"

"Ah? What's wrong with me? Everyone knows about the relationship between eunuchs and palace maids. Besides, even if there are no eunuchs, the palace maids can survive..."

Understood.

It is true that the more you experience, the faster you grow. Lian'er has become more knowledgeable through what she has seen and heard.

"Lian'er, if there's a suitable opportunity, I'll introduce you to a little brother!"

"You, what are you talking about?"

Lian'er's face flushed instantly, and she lowered her head subconsciously, her head buzzing...

"If it's true, it's not impossible, but he just has to be more handsome!

"Huh? You..."

Lian'er glanced around and saw that there was no one in front of her. She quickly looked up and found that Xing Bang had walked out for some distance.

Xing Bang waved back, "No problem!"

"Huh? You can hear this..."

Lian'er looked at Xing Bang's back in surprise, as if she hadn't heard clearly what he had just said.

…

As soon as Xing Bang returned to the Baoshi Office, a beautiful glow appeared before his eyes, and Madam Fanghua was sitting in the hall.

"Sister, what are you doing?"

Although she was delighted, she also felt a little surprised. It was not normal for her to be here alone.

"You're back? Yudie left not long ago, and she looks a little disappointed!"

"Huh? You guys are good at predicting things. How did you know I was back?"

Xing Bang was even more confused. He knew that Meng Yudie had brought the two sisters He Fengyi here, but they shouldn't know about his return.

"Haha, Yudie was about to leave, but someone came from the Hall of Supreme Harmony. I don't know what His Majesty meant, but he suddenly issued an order to allow me to walk freely in the torture chamber...

I don't know where you went. Yudie took more than an hour to leave. I know you are coming back, so I am here to greet you."

While Madam Fanghua was talking, she was very considerate and poured a glass of water for Xing Bang...

I see. The news of his return was naturally told by the eunuch who delivered the imperial edict.

"It's strange. His Majesty granted me the right to enter and leave the Eastern Palace at will, so I went to see our prince. I didn't expect that he would grant you such a favor. It seems that His Majesty is in an unusually good mood."

Xing Bang already had some guesses in his mind, but it was definitely not a bad thing...

Madam Fanghua picked up the tea bowl and handed it to Xing Bang, then said with a look of relief: "No matter what, it is certain that His Majesty has extra trust in you now. I was a little worried at first, but now it's all right. As long as you and the prince are safe, it's fine!"

Xing Bang was really thirsty, so he took a few big gulps and then moved closer to Madam Fanghua. The stronger and more pleasant fragrance made him feel relaxed and happy, and his mood was naturally very good. He didn't have any other thoughts or ideas.

"Sister, why are you worried about me?"

"It's nothing, I'm just a little worried that you'll attract a lot of attention and be envied..."

This is what it means to care too much. How can I not feel warm inside?

"Hehe, don't think too much in the future. Don't worry, nothing will happen to me. However, I might be too popular outside. I'm a bit worried!"

"You are not someone who can make me worry less! But I don't worry about these things. When my sister is old and ugly..."

Hmm…

"Sister, don't ever say such things again. I will still love you even after five hundred years!"

"Haha, I took it seriously and kept it in mind!"

"It's necessary. I'll make you remember it now..."

"Ah? You... bad guy!"

…

Xiao Mansion.

In the study, Xiao Guogang frowned after reading a letter. He quickly burned it, then sat on a chair and slowly closed his eyes with a solemn and complicated expression.

Xiao Shizhong, who was standing aside, knew that it was not good news. Seeing his father's heavy face, he dared not say anything. He waited anxiously, wanting to say something but stopping himself.

After a long while, Xiao Guogang let out a long sigh of relief, and Xiao Shizhong couldn't help but ask, "Dad, what happened to make you so sad?"

Xiao Guogang then slowly opened his eyes, "A message came from the palace, His Majesty suddenly issued an order today, allowing Madam Fanghua to walk freely in the torture chamber."

"Oh, Dad, you scared me to death. I thought it was a big deal. You haven't released the person yet. Are you so worried?"

Xiao Shizhong felt guilty and thought it was something that happened to him, so he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Xiao Guogang glared at him and said, "You only care about your own trivial matters. Why don't you understand that people who don't think about the future will have immediate worries?

Also, do you think your case is so easy to get away with? Now everyone in the capital knows that Xia Changqing, that sly guy, can't find any clues and can't close the case, so he will definitely report it to the higher-ups. Do you think it will not alarm His Majesty, and eventually the whole government and the people will have an explanation?"

"Dad, if you say that, I'm going to be in big trouble."

"Hmph, if you don't want people to know, then don't do it. Now you know and you're anxious. Since you entered the court, I have warned you more than once that a tall tree attracts the wind, so be careful. But you just did it and left such a big handle for hidden dangers. You asked for the suffering."

Xiao Guogang had no other options except to feel disappointed with his eldest son, whom he had high hopes for. He could only be thankful that his son would avoid trouble at this critical juncture.

The road has to be paved by him as the father, otherwise he won't be able to close his eyes even when he dies.

"Dad, what you mean is that even if the case is traced back to me, His Majesty won't really do anything to me?"

"Then it depends on how His Majesty evaluates our Xiao family. From today on, you just need to follow the procedures honestly and don't ask about anything. Do you understand?"

Xiao Guogang had a clear idea of ​​what was going on. Having been the Prime Minister for thirty years, he knew the current emperor very well, and he also had sufficient capital foundation.

"Yes, I will definitely keep your teachings in mind!

But, Dad, I still don't understand your majesty's intention. Do you think it is really possible that Madam Fanghua will be released?"

"It's hard to say. Our emperor is suspicious by nature, and sometimes he does things that are really hard to understand. Moreover, his health is showing signs of improvement, which is the most worrying thing..."

"Dad, it seems that the four elders should have refined a pill that is beneficial to His Majesty. If His Majesty is allowed to live a few more years, then our Xiao family will become increasingly difficult. In my opinion, Dad, why don't we stop forbearing and be more proactive."

Xiao Guogang waved his hand, "It's not the time to go all out yet, but it's time to let those people make some preparations in secret..."