To receive such a promise from His Majesty is already an immense blessing.

In a way, Prime Minister Jian felt that his career path had become more stable.

Their expressions immediately became much more excited.

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your great favor!"

"The reason I did this is actually because of the Empress. If it weren't for her managing the affairs of the harem for me every day, where would the peace we have today come from? The Empress's family affairs are my affairs."

Look, look, how beautifully said!

Jian Yang rolled her eyes inwardly, but still smiled and replied immediately, "Your Majesty is too kind. These are all my duties and I dare not take credit for them. I am already extremely grateful that you do not think I have done a bad job."

They really looked like a loving couple.

But in reality, Jian Yang was cursing the dog emperor to the heavens in her heart.

Trying to ruin her by praising her too much?

It's not that easy!

Prime Minister Jian couldn't see through the intricacies of the situation. He simply assumed that his daughter was still the most favored daughter, and the unease he felt about his youngest daughter's disappearance dissipated considerably.

"In that case, I am relieved. But I wonder how we should lure the thief out?"

Jian Yang narrowed her eyes. "Speaking of this matter, I do have an idea, but I don't know if I should say it."

who is she?

She is a modern person who has undergone nine years of compulsory education!

I watched a lot of legal programs during my vacation at home, so I naturally need to use some new methods to deal with this kind of scoundrel who does evil.

As Zhou Jingzhi listened, a hint of approval appeared in his eyes. "Your Majesty, why don't you tell me?"

"Since that thief wants to exchange one for one, we might as well grant his wish and find a master to disguise himself as me and go with my father. We can then decide what to do after we have achieved our goal."

With her resignation imminent, she was extremely protective of her life.

I would never risk my life and fortune.

As long as she doesn't show up, there's no need to worry about being harmed by thieves!

"Yes, this is excellent. Prime Minister Jian, I will send you several top imperial guards immediately. You may leave the palace at once to arrange this matter."

Bearing the expectations of both the Emperor and the Empress, Prime Minister Jian hurriedly left the palace.

Before they even entered the house, they heard a series of ghostly wails coming from inside the yard.

Startled, he hurried home.

"Oh dear! My Fei'er! You're so young, spoiled since childhood, and have never suffered any hardship. Now you've been kidnapped by that thief and your whereabouts are unknown. What am I, as your mother, supposed to do?!"

"You audacious thief! You have the audacity to enter my residence and abduct my daughter, but why didn't you take me with you?! You've made me suffer this heartache for nothing! Give me back my daughter! My Fei'er!"

Several imperial guards were with them, and as soon as they got home, they heard Wang Shi wailing like this.

Prime Minister Jian was so angry that his temples throbbed and his teeth felt like they were about to break, but he could only maintain a calm and composed expression on his face.

"I'm sorry, everyone, I've made a fool of myself."

"It's alright." Several experts serving in the palace had seen far more outrageous things than this, so they didn't take it to heart.

"Prime Minister, please deal with your family matters first. We will search your residence first."

"Then I'll have to trouble you all."

Having said that, Prime Minister Jian slammed the door shut in front of everyone and immediately roared, "Enough! What kind of behavior is this, crying and wailing all day long? Family scandals shouldn't be aired in public. Do you want the whole capital to laugh at us?!"

Wang was crying her heart out when her husband scolded her, and she immediately stopped, sobbing weakly, "Master... you must do justice for Fei'er! She's still so young, and her injuries haven't fully healed. If anything happens to her, I won't live either!"

"You're always threatening to die at the drop of a hat. Do you think things aren't chaotic enough at home already? The Emperor has already sent people to help us find Fei'er. If you want to offend the Emperor, then keep crying!"

Prime Minister Jian did not want to argue with the woman, and after speaking, he stormed out of the house.

He also gave the maids a few instructions, telling them to keep a close eye on Wang Shi and not to let her leave home unless there were special circumstances.

Wang cried for a long time and was indeed quite tired.

She drifted off to sleep in the middle of the night, and when she opened her eyes again, she saw an assassin dressed in black standing at the head of her bed!

She was immediately alarmed!

"Who...who are you? Did you kidnap my daughter?!"

"So what if I am? Do you want to kill me for revenge? Your daughter's life is still in my hands. I advise you to think carefully."

The man in black flashed the sword at his waist, showing no sign of the panic one would expect from someone trespassing on private property.

Instead, his eyes were filled with a strong sense of determination to win!

After a moment's hesitation, Wang's worry finally overcame her fear. Beads of cold sweat dripped from her forehead as she stammered, "What...what do you want? Just tell me! We'll give you everything the Prime Minister's mansion can offer! Just release Fei'er..."

The man in black gave a cold laugh.

"I've come to you today to tell you how to save your daughter. You don't really think your official husband would give up the Empress for an ordinary young lady, do you?"

The man in black lowered his voice and stepped forward again, "If you want to save your daughter, you can only rely on yourself!"

A single word awakened me from my dream.

Ms. Wang immediately pressed, "Then, according to your instructions, what should I do?"

"Tell me, what did he say to the Emperor when he entered the palace today?"

The night is quiet, but something is quietly changing.

...

The next morning, Lady Wang entered the palace and, with the Empress Dowager's permission, met with Jian Yang.

Jian Yang knew that Wang Shi doted on her daughter the most.

Seeing her enter the palace at this time, he couldn't help but feel puzzled.

"Didn't Fei'er just have an accident? Why does Mother have time to come to the palace now? Could it be that you're looking for me and there's something important?"

Wang clenched the handkerchief in her hand and forced herself to speak, "Your Majesty, what are you saying? We are family, and we should visit each other more often. Now that something has happened at home, I was really worried, so I came to the palace to see you and put my mind at ease."

Come to her for peace of mind?

Do you really think she's stupid?

Not to mention what she thought of Weiyang Palace—a nursing home?

The nursing home can still collect 3,000 yuan a month in admission fees!

Jian Yang hasn't received a single penny yet, and he still has to put on this show of family happiness.

He's simply the most tragic and resentful person of our time!

However, seeing Wang's dark circles under her eyes, Jian Yang ultimately didn't say anything more.

"Now that I've seen it, I advise Mother to go back and rest as soon as possible. Don't let your sister come back and ruin your health again. It would be a loss if you did that, and you would only be hurting yourself."

"Your Majesty is right, I'll be going now! Please take good care of yourself in the palace and don't get hurt!"

As Wang spoke, she moved closer and closer.

Jian Yang frowned, wondering what she meant, when she smelled a strange fragrance the next second...

She knew something was wrong!

This crazy woman, how dare she drug her?!