After Jun Qingzhi finished preparing everything, she led her men away on horseback.

Only Yu Feng, holding an envelope, remained in the courtyard.

Yu Feng stood in the middle of the courtyard, which looked particularly desolate.

"well…"

Yu Feng sighed, tucked the letter into his shirt, and headed out.

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Royal Palace

A square-shaped object was placed on a mahogany tray.

Sanhezi carried the tray and slowly walked into the Imperial Study.

"Your Majesty, this humble servant pays his respects."

After carrying the tray into the imperial study, Sanhezi knelt before Qin Jue.

"What is it? Speak!"

Upon hearing Qin Jue's voice, Sanhezi raised the tray in his hand even higher.

"Your Majesty, Consort Wan has sent Zisu to return the Phoenix Seal."

As he spoke, Sanhezi raised the tray in his hand even higher once more.

Qin Jue looked at the phoenix seal on the tray in Sanhezi's hand, then tapped the table with his index finger.

"Bring it up."

“Zha”

Sanhezi stood up from the ground and placed the tray she was carrying on the table in front of Qin Jue.

After placing the tray containing the Phoenix Seal on the table, Sanhezi took two steps back and stood respectfully facing Qin Jue.

"When Consort Wan sent someone to deliver the Phoenix Seal, did she say anything?"

"There is something I must say, Your Majesty."

Sanhezi bowed slightly and replied to Qin Jue, "Consort Wan did indeed send a message through Zisu, and that message was..."

"That's right, Your Majesty. I hope you will entrust the Phoenix Seal to a capable and intelligent lady."

After listening to Sanhezi's words, Qin Jue turned his gaze back to Feng Yin.

"In that case, send the Phoenix Seal to Consort Li's palace."

"Yes, this servant will go immediately."

After giving his instructions, Qin Jue lowered his head and continued reading the memorial in his hand.

Sanhezi stepped forward, picked up the tray containing the phoenix seal with both hands, bowed to Qin Jue, and then left the imperial study.

Not long after Sanhezi left, Suanshu came in, and bowed to Qin Jue.

"Your Majesty, this humble servant pays his respects."

"What is it?"

Qin Jue continued reading the memorial in his hand, asking about the calculation.

"Your Majesty, the princess has awakened and is looking for you."

"knew"

Hearing that it was true, Qin Jue placed the memorial in his hand on the table.

When Qin Jue said "I understand," he had already stood up and was walking towards the door.

Qin Jue himself was also eager to see Xiao Xi'er.

Purple Bamboo Pavilion

Tang Shiya sat on the stool, her eyes fixed on the front door. When she saw Zisu, dressed as a palace maid, return, she blinked.

"You're back"

"Yes, Your Majesty. The Phoenix Seal has been returned."

"Um"

After Tang Shiya finished speaking, her eyes remained fixed on the door.

Zisu brewed another pot of tea and poured Tang Shiya a cup after it was ready.

After an unknown amount of time, Tang Shiya spoke.

"Zisu, do you resent me?"

Upon hearing Tang Shiya's words, Zisu immediately knelt on the ground.

"This servant dares not."

"Get up, I just wanted to talk to you."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Zisu slowly stood up from the ground and stopped tidying up the embroidery thread.

How are your injuries?

"The medicine Her Majesty gave me is very effective; the pain has subsided now."

"I had no idea Tang Yu would do such a thing. This matter..."

Upon hearing this, Zisu knelt down once again.

"Your Majesty, this has nothing to do with you. You were also deceived by... Miss Tang."

"Poor Gui'er, I already owe him something, but I never expected Tang Yu to dare to gossip about him in front of him."

At this point, Tang Shiya's eyes, which had been listless, suddenly sharpened.

"It's a shame I've always treated her like a younger sister."

As she spoke, Tang Shiya sat up.

"Your Majesty, please don't upset yourself."

"Go down."

After Tang Shiya finished speaking, she waved to Zisu, signaling her to leave.

"This servant takes her leave."

"Wait"

Upon hearing Tang Shiya's words, Zisu paused, faced Tang Shiya, and bowed.

"Here's some medicine for your wounds, take it."

"This servant thanks Your Highness."

Zisu stepped forward, took the medicine bottle from Tang Shiya's arms, held it in her hand, and bowed to Tang Shiya.

"You silly girl, hurry up and come here."

"yes"

Zisu stood up with the medicine bottle in her hand, looking at Tang Shiya with a smile.

"Go to the Tang residence and deliver a message to my father..."

Tang Shiya whispered in Zisu's ear.

After Tang Shiya finished speaking, Zisu bowed to her and then left.

After Zisu left, Tang Shiya continued to look in the direction of the door.

Only after Qin Jingyi walked in did Tang Shiya regain her composure, stand up, and slowly walk towards him.

“Yu’er…”

"Your subject greets Your Majesty."

"Today's lesson..."

Tang Shiya patted Qin Jingyu on the shoulder, and together they walked into the house.

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Day 2

"Father, Father~"

"Get up!"

Before the morning sun had even shone in, Xiao Xi'er woke up and sat on the bed, where she saw Qin Jue, who was still asleep.

She pouted, clearly dissatisfied, and stood up from the bed, sitting on Qin Jue's stomach.

He patted Qin Jue's stomach with one hand and said...

"Bad daddy, you lied to me!"

Little Xi'er muttered to herself as she patted the camera.

"If you keep insulting your father, he won't take you with him."

Upon hearing Qin Jue's voice, Xiao Xi'er abruptly looked up at him.

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