Catching a glimpse of Jun Zilin's emotion, Ruan Qingchen gave him a cold glance and said, "Don't forget, you've been targeted by the Eldest Princess."

The smile on Jun Zilin's face faded, he coughed lightly, and returned to normal.

"Ruan Qingchen, actually I have something else to tell you, but let's not talk about it."

Ruan Qingchen's light, fleeting gaze fell upon Jun Zilin, her phoenix eyes cold and sharp.

"Speak."

"Nothing much, I just wanted to ask, what is this?"

Jun Zilin took out a jade pendant from his bosom. When Ruan Qingchen saw the jade pendant, a fleeting emotion crossed her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

He asked casually, "Jun Zilin, how did you come to have this?"

Jun Zilin looked at Ruan Qingchen and said, "I obtained it by chance and wanted to discuss with you how something from the Luo family suddenly appeared in the capital."

"If I remember correctly, the Luo family was killed more than ten years ago."

"This jade pendant is something only the Luo family possesses, so it seems to have an owner."

Do you know where you found it?

Ruan Qingchen pursed her lips, her eyes fixed on the translucent jade pendant in Jun Zilin's hand, and said, "I don't know."

"Okay, since you don't know, I'll go ask other people."

Jun Zilin stood up. "I thought you knew, after all, it was found in your residence, right in the corner of His Majesty's wall just now."

“Junzi Lin,” Ruan Qingchen called out.

As Jun Zi turned to leave, he said, "You don't need to say anything more. It must be the Luo family who have visited the Imperial Preceptor's residence. I should be going now."

Just as they were about to leave the pavilion, Jun Zilin suddenly stopped, turned around and smiled at Ruan Qingchen, saying, "Ruan Qingchen, our Jun family has served the Empress for generations, and this is also my mission. No matter what happens, I hope we will not become rivals."

Ruan Qingchen's phoenix eyes were deep. He stared at Jun Zilin's departing figure, Chu Qingxuan's face flashing through his mind, and he said softly, "An enemy..."

If it really comes to that, neither of us will have any other choice.

Chu Qingxuan had just reached the palace gate when she saw Le Wuyou standing there with a group of people, seemingly waiting for her.

Chu Qingxuan smiled gracefully and waved to Le Wuyou, "Hello, Wuyou."

Le Wuyou frowned, looking worriedly at Chu Qingxuan, who was smiling. "Your Majesty, are you alright?"

"It's alright, I'm perfectly fine."

"Your Majesty, in the future, you may take some people with you when you go out. Your subordinates are worried about your safety."

Chu Qingxuan patted Le Wuyou on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Wuyou, don't worry, I will be fine."

He simply went to see the Imperial Advisor.

Ruan Qingchen couldn't possibly harm her.

Even if it were true, she would be able to tell.

“But…” Yue Wuyou was still worried about Chu Qingxuan.

Chu Qingxuan walked into the palace with her hands behind her back, saying as she went, "Wuyou, I'm hungry, let's have a meal."

Le Wuyou had no choice but to follow.

In the imperial court, Chu Qingxuan yawned and almost fell asleep while listening to the arguments below.

The ministers will still express their opinions, some concerning the people, and others.

Just as Chu Qingxuan was drifting off to sleep, a minister suddenly stepped forward.

“Your Majesty, this old minister has something to say.” Li Wen stepped forward.

Chu Qingxuan glanced lazily at the old man who had stepped forward, and heard him say, "Your Majesty should find a royal consort!"

Chu Qingxuan suddenly opened her eyes, all sleepiness gone.