Shu Lingxi chuckled: "Kou'er, your words are a bit sour. But I can also tell you some good news. Although the Emperor found out, he didn't say a word more than necessary. He just said that these people in the palace liked to meddle too much, and that was it. He showed neither sympathy for Hu Qianyu nor punished Xu Jinlan. Tell me, if you were Xu Jinlan at this moment, what would you do next?"

Qin Kou'er's eyes immediately lit up, and then she said with a smile, "If I were Xu Jinlan, of course I would see things through to the end! Since the Emperor has already made the arrangements, why is it necessary for the Princess Consort to enter the palace?"

"This time you can say that the Emperor's thoughts are as deep as the sea. The Emperor has sent me to the palace to see Hu Qianyu."

Qin Kou'er thought for a moment before revealing an expression of admiration, and said with emotion, "The Emperor is still the Emperor after all, and he is definitely not someone we can fathom. On one hand, the Emperor is encouraging Xu Jinlan to go to her death, and on the other hand, he is trying to appease the Hu family. In the end, he can't find his own fault and sends someone to comfort Hu Qianyu. In this way, both sides are absolved of responsibility, and we can just let them fight like dogs!"

Xu Jinlan looked at Qin Kou'er and said with a smile, "I think our Grand Master Qin's mind is not much different from the Emperor's! However, there is one more thing that you definitely can't figure out."

"What's up?"

"The Emperor ordered me to bring you into the palace, but he hasn't said a word about what he wants you to do. Now, can you guess what the Emperor wants you to do?"

As she spoke, Shu Lingxi looked at Qin Kou'er with a slightly deep gaze.

Qin Kou'er was taken aback, then immediately waved her hand: "My dear princess, please don't look at me like that. Even if you saw a hole in me, it wouldn't do any good, because I really don't know what the Emperor wants me to do. If you know, please tell me quickly. If things get really bad, I can run away."

"Hahaha," Shu Lingxi burst into laughter, then shook her head and said, "You'd better not run away this time, because I really don't know why the Emperor wants me to bring you into the palace. But let's not guess anymore, let's hurry into the palace. If we keep the Emperor waiting too long, we'll both be in trouble."

Qin Kou'er pouted and smiled, saying, "I might believe you if you say I'll suffer the consequences, but if you say the Emperor would dare to give the Princess a hard time, I'd rather die than stand by and do that. And if it really comes to that, the Prince will absolutely not allow it either!"

"Pah! As if your Lan Linxue wouldn't stand up for you!"

They both laughed immediately, and then walked out together.

When Shu Lingxi brought Qin Kou'er into the palace, she saw Lan Shanyang hunched over his desk, diligently reviewing memorials.

Qin Kou'er sighed inwardly as she watched Lan Shanyang's focused expression. She had never seen Lan Linxue so engrossed in his work. If he were to become emperor someday and still cause her so much worry, then she would truly have no hope left.

Just as Qin Kou'er was lost in thought, Shu Lingxi had already led her to bow and pay her respects to Lan Shanyang.

"Sister-in-law greets Your Majesty!"

"Qin Kou'er greets Your Majesty!"

Lan Shanyang looked up and saw the two of them. Her eyes lit up immediately, and she quickly waved her hand to those below: "Quickly, give the Princess and Miss Qin seats!"

The people below quickly brought over all the things that had been prepared in advance.

When Shu Lingxi saw that what was served today was not salt, but red date and brown sugar water, she couldn't help but smile and say to Lan Shanyang, "Brother, you don't need to be so anxious for me! Although Mr. Jun prescribed medicine, the effect will definitely not be so fast! Even if I want to get pregnant, it will have to be several months later!"

As she spoke, Shu Lingxi took a delicious sip, deeply moved by Lan Shanyang's thoughtfulness.

Lan Shanyang chuckled, said nothing, but winked at Qin Kou'er.

Qin Kou'er's eyes immediately turned red.

She knew that the jujube water in front of her must have been prepared by Lan Shanyang for her, but Shu Lingxi misunderstood.

Fortunately, Shu Lingxi explained herself, otherwise the scene would have been really awkward.

Qin Kou'er lowered her head and carefully took a sip, then smiled at Lan Shanyang, which meant that the two of them had both received the signal that they both cared about Lin Xi.

Shu Lingxi didn't notice any of these subtle movements. After finishing her tea, she looked up at Lan Shanyang and asked, "Brother, did you call me here just to check on Hu Qianyu? Or are you here to comfort her? If it's for that, you don't need to call Kou'er; I can do it myself!"

Lan Shanyang nodded: "You're just going to Hu Qianyu's place to make a formality. As for Kou'er, I have other things to arrange for her!"

Upon hearing this, Shu Lingxi's eyes flickered slightly, then she turned to look at Qin Kou'er, a thoughtful expression on her face.

---Aside---

Hey everyone, I've been a good cat today, sending out the stuff first thing this morning!

Hehe, cats are good cats, they know you guys were angry yesterday!

So, I need to update early this morning. How about that? Aren't you going to praise me?

I'm waiting for you! Hehehe