After returning to her palace, Lan Linxue began to think about going out to see Qin Kou'er.

But after thinking about it, I realized I didn't know where Ke'er lived now.

I changed my clothes, but my throat hurt even more.

After barely managing to drink the medicine, Lao Qi and the others rushed over.

Upon seeing Lan Linxue, Lao Qi's eyes immediately welled up with tears, just like a dog finding its owner.

Gui Tou and the others looked blank, but you could tell from the corners of their mouths that they wholeheartedly supported the Emperor's decision to bring them back!

Lan Linxue couldn't stand Lao Qi's gaze, so she went up and patted Lao Qi's shoulder, nodding to indicate that she knew he had worked hard and that he felt so wronged!

Lan Linxue took the first seat, and Chou Ling quickly poured her a cup of mint tea.

The Crown Prince was injured and had a sore throat, so the Emperor specially sent him fresh mint and a whole bunch of tonics and medicines. His task was to make sure the Crown Prince drank all of these on time.

Lan Linxue took a sip of tea and felt her throat finally feel a little better.

Looking up at the seventh brother, he asked in a deep voice, "Is there any news about Pavilion Master Qin?"

When Lan Linxue returned to the capital, she knew she would likely be imprisoned by her father, so she instructed her subordinates to closely monitor all news in the capital before leaving. Therefore, it was impossible for them not to know about Qin Kou'er's whereabouts.

"Miss Qin has been in the capital for two days. She's staying in a house in the south," the seventh brother quickly said.

Lan Linxue nodded. "Who has she met these past two days?"

"No! Miss Qin has been staying at the mansion since she arrived. She has never come out and has not seen anyone!"

Have you made contact with Frostflower?

"We went to look for Frost Flower, but she didn't come out!" Old Seven was so angry he gritted his teeth when he thought about it.

Damn it, just wait and see how Shuanghua deals with this ungrateful bastard when he gets back.

Lan Linxue frowned involuntarily and glanced at Lao Qi.

"Master, we don't know the reason either! When we went to find Shuanghua according to the contact information, he didn't come out at all!"

Lan Linxue tapped her fingers on the table for a moment, then asked, "Has something happened?"

"After the Fifth Prince returned, he was very well-behaved, only visiting Hu Tianyong twice besides attending court. Everything has been peaceful these past two days; nothing has happened at all! Moreover, Miss Qin's house is completely locked up; nothing is amiss. It's just that I don't know why Shuanghua hasn't come out to see him!"

Lan Linxue frowned, feeling that this matter was very unusual.

It's understandable that Qin Kou'er is avoiding people.

The events in Jiangnan have caused such a stir, and every single one of them is related to her; the Emperor has long had his eyes on her. If she were to go out and socialize again now, the Emperor would undoubtedly have even more designs on her.

But Shuanghua shouldn't have done that; the first thing he did upon arriving in the capital was to come find him!

Not only has this kid not come looking for me, but the people I sent out haven't even seen him yet. What's he up to? Or has something happened to Qin Kou'er?

Thinking of Qin Kou'er, Lan Linxue couldn't sit still any longer. No, he had to go and see her!

Thinking of this, Lan Linxue stood up abruptly, "Seventh Brother, take a few men and come with me to see Kou'er!"

Upon hearing this, the seventh prince immediately exchanged a worried glance with Gui Tou, then went over to Lan Lin and anxiously said, "Your Highness, the Emperor said that although he has allowed you to return to the palace, he has also instructed the palace gates that you cannot leave the palace!"

Lan Linxue immediately stopped, her angry expression instantly rising to the surface.

"Why did he let me out if I can't leave the palace? Let's go!"

As she spoke, Lan Linxue rushed out, unstoppable by anyone.

Old Seven gritted his teeth, it was really infuriating, there was no way anyone could control these two masters!

Lan Linxue led her people on horseback straight to the palace gate.

Just as Lao Qi had said, they were stopped at the palace gate.

Lan Linxue held the whip, looking at them coldly. It was clear that if they said one more word, the whip would strike.

The people at the palace gates knew what kind of temperament the Crown Prince was, so they quickly went inside to report.

The person who emerged was a scholar.

He was in his forties, with a gentle and refined demeanor.

Lan Linxue felt even more uncomfortable after just one glance!

It seems his father has gone to great lengths to keep him confined in the palace.

This time, the most principled man in the court was sent out: Chen Kuangzheng, the censor of the Censorate.

Chen Kuangzheng came from a scholarly family. Not only was he well-educated, but his most prominent characteristic was his uprightness and integrity.

Anything he couldn't stand, no matter who it was, he'd report it to the emperor three times a day. He wouldn't rest until he impeached the emperor, imprisoned the person, and corrected the wrongdoing! That's why his most famous nickname was Chen the Three-Reporter.

No matter how high-ranking the official or criminal was, once they fell into his hands, they would cry and beg for mercy.

What makes Chen Kuangzheng even more formidable is his unyielding spirit. Don't let his status as a scholar fool you; his stubbornness is unparalleled. He fears no one and disregards all power and influence. Even Hu Tianyong, though outwardly polite, is a troublemaker in his heart.

Once, Lan Shanyang angered him so much that he dragged him out and gave him twenty solid lashes. After bringing him back covered in blood, he still brought up the same sensitive topic. In the end, Lan Shanyang gave in and started dealing with everything Chen Kuangzheng mentioned beforehand.

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