Changsui City.

After a long journey, Yuan Yun and Mu Zhaojun, along with the Zhao family members, finally arrived in Changsui from Lingshan.

After Yuan Yun arrived, Yu Yunzhai had to be vacated. Some ministers loyal to Zhao Huan suggested that Zhao Huan and his family move into Yu Xindian, but Zhao Huan resolutely refused.

The letter to Wen Tai has been delivered, and the emperor will likely be back soon. Of course, the Yuxin Palace must be reserved for the emperor.

To the ministers, these words were just something Zhao Huan said casually, and they listened to them casually.

Will Wen Tai release the emperor?

That's impossible.

Zhao Huan ultimately chose to stay in the palace closest to Tianze Palace.

Xiao Luofeng and Yue Jiti were sent by Zhao Huan to Pingyou County and Guliang County, respectively. Yue Jiti guarded Pingyou County, and Xiao Luofeng guarded Guliang County, facing off against Wen Tai thirty miles apart.

Thus, the Zhao family was able to reunite in Changsui.

After only a few days together, Mu Zhaojun had some complaints, saying that Zhao Huan and his sons talked about national affairs all day long, and the lively atmosphere of Yanchuan City was gone.

One day, Mu Zhaojun declined Zhao Huan's invitation to play chess and instead took Zhao Yang and Park Yoo-hee to admire the flowers in the Imperial Garden.

"You're pregnant. Have you gone to see your father?"

Park Yoo-hee was very respectful in front of her mother-in-law, playing with Zhao Yang with toys while answering her mother-in-law's questions.

I went back the day before yesterday.

"It's been so long since you've seen your parents, why don't you stay at home a few more days?" Mu Zhaojun gave Park Yoo-hee a reproachful look.

Park Yoo-hee said, "Ah-yang is very dependent on me now, and Park-er can't live without me either. I'm worried about her."

"Nonsense."

Mu Zhaojun's tone was harsh, but her eyes were full of pity as she said, "With so many people in the family, will these two men not survive if you're not home for a few days?"

Park Yoo-hee smiled slightly and said, "Mother, I am already a member of the Zhao family, and everything should be done with the Zhao family in mind."

"You're just too nice."

Mu Zhaojun sighed and said, "It is truly a blessing that Yang'er has accumulated over three lifetimes to marry you."

Park Yoo-hee said, "Mother, this is what I should do. Don't mention me. Mother has been complaining lately that Father doesn't spend enough time with you. He asked you to play chess today, why did you refuse?"

Mu Zhaojun paused, her expression darkening, before saying, "I don't want him to put on an act. He may be in front of me, but his heart is with the court."

Park Yoo-hee glanced at the chair not far away and said, "Mom, we've been walking for so long, let me help you sit down."

"good."

After Mu Zhaojun sat down, Park Yoo-hee comforted her, "I don't understand men's affairs, but Father-in-law and the others have only recently conquered Changsui, and the overall situation is still uncertain. There are many things that need to be handled by them."

Mu Zhaojun said, "I've been with Ah Huan all this way, so of course I understand these principles. It's just that I can't stand that he and his son are now caught up in the vortex of the Great Jing Dynasty!"

Mu Zhaojun emphasized, "Cheng'er is one thing, he was already in charge of the household when he was in Yanchuan, and he earned so much money for the family in peacetime. During the war, he also helped his father with so much. He was already too busy to take care of himself. But what about Yan'er and Zhan'er? Especially Zhan'er, he's still a child, but look at him now, his mind is entirely on vying for power and profit!"

Park Yoo-hee didn't dare to interrupt.

She also felt that the uncle she met again this time had indeed undergone tremendous changes.

Even Wang Yucen complained to her, saying that Zhao Zhan's thoughts were becoming increasingly complicated.

"They've been busy lately, so I'm not going to get close to them. I just want some peace and quiet."

Mu Zhaojun looked at Zhao Yang with affection and said, "Yang'er is the best. He lives in his own world and is carefree."

Upon hearing this, Park Yoo-hee seemed to have thought of something and immediately said, "Master couldn't cure A-Yang's headache because this is his weak point. But Master recommended another divine doctor who lives in the mountains outside Changsui City. Mother, I've told you about this before. Why don't we go find him during this time? You can have some peace and quiet, and he can also take a look at A-Yang."

"I originally wanted to go."

Mu Zhaojun looked worried and said, "But now I'm wondering, if A-Yang's headache is cured, will it be good or bad for him?"

Park Yoo-hee understood Mu Zhaojun's meaning, and after a moment of hesitation, asked, "Mother, are you afraid that after A-Yang recovers, he will end up like the young master?"

Mu Zhaojun sneered and said, "Power is a very tempting thing for men!"

Park Yoo-hee remained silent.

Mu Zhaojun glanced at Zhao Yang, then her gaze fell on Park Yoo-hee's face, and she grabbed her wife's hand.

"Youxi, before Yang'er got married, I took him all over the country to try to cure his illness and make him like a normal person. But now, he's married and has you. Whether or not to treat him is up to you to decide."

“This…” Park Yoo-hee knelt down and said, “Your wife cannot bear such a big responsibility.”

You can handle it!

Mu Zhaojun said firmly, "The Zhao family is no longer what it used to be. It's impossible for your father and Cheng'er to live the carefree life of wealthy men they once did. If the Zhao family can hold on, their fortune will be immeasurable. Sooner or later, the brothers will have to divide the family property. At that time, you will be the first wife of Yang'er's branch. If you can't take on that responsibility, who can?"

Park Yoo-hee remained kneeling and said, "Mother, since you've said so, then we must cure Ah-yang. It's fine for his wife to help him manage the household, but he must be the head of the family."

Mu Zhaojun nodded in satisfaction and said, "Get up."

Park Yoo-hee asked, "When shall we go?"

"Tomorrow, I'll have Qiu Shu make the arrangements and have her go with me."

"yes……"

"Madam, something terrible has happened!"

Just then, a servant came running up, looking travel-worn.

Mu Zhaojun didn't even stand up, calmly saying, "What's the panic? What's wrong?"

The servant's lips trembled as he said, "The...the Emperor...has passed away!"

Mu Zhaojun's pupils contracted, and she looked at Park Yoo-hee in astonishment.

I can't go tomorrow.

...

Tianze Palace.

Zhao Huan stood at the bottom of the steps, while all the officials stood solemnly.

The hall was filled with noise.

Some people were wailing, some were crying, some were silently wiping away tears, and some were sitting on the floor looking completely bewildered...

No one expected that this would be the news they were waiting for.

The emperor has passed away!

While venting their emotions, everyone secretly glanced at Zhao Huan below the steps.

Zhao Huan's face was darker than ever before.

After a long while, Zhao Huan walked up the steps, stopped in the middle, and looked down at them, saying, "Have you all finished grieving? If you're done grieving, then it's time to get down to business."

He Yin was the first to stand up and said firmly, "Wen Hu has acted perversely and cruelly murdered the emperor. He is the greatest villain of the Great Jing Dynasty!"

"Such wicked villains cannot be spared by Heaven, nor can they be forgiven by the Great Jing!"

"Please, Commander Long, send troops to kill Wen Hu!"