Even though Helian Si pressed himself closer and closer to the carved wooden door, his ear still not hearing a single sound from inside the hall.

Helian Si: "..."

Okay, so her legs went numb from squatting, and in the end she only got to hear nothing?

She stood up, took a deep breath, and stood still, her eyes fixed on the delicate flowers blooming in the courtyard.

Yue'er stood behind Helian Si. Seeing his appearance, she feared he had heard something bad and was upset, so she quickly stepped forward to show her concern.

"Your Highness, what's wrong? Is something bad...?"

Helian Si raised a hand, stopping Yue'er from continuing, and said seriously,

"It's nothing, Sister Yue'er. My legs just got a little numb from squatting. Let me rest for a bit."

Yue'er was stunned for a long while. When she came to her senses, she didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She reached out and took Helian Si's hand.

"Princess, are you feeling any better? Let me massage your legs for you..."

Helian Si moved his legs, feeling the numbness had passed, and breathed a sigh of relief, shaking his head in refusal.

"No need, Sister Yue'er, I'm all better now."

After speaking, Helian Si looked up at the boundless blue sky, closed his eyes, and then strode towards the hall. Perhaps because of the large movement of his legs,

For a fleeting moment, she lost her balance and swayed slightly. Yue'er and the group of palace servants felt a heavy weight lift from their hearts.

They all stepped forward to help Helian Si, but Helian Si seemed to have eyes in the back of her head; she simply raised her slender hand.

"I'm fine, I'm perfectly fine. I just suddenly have a craving for walnuts. Sister Yue'er, could you get me some walnuts?"

Having said that, Helian Si walked towards the hall with the standard, elegant steps of a princess. As for why she wanted to eat walnuts...

Don't ask, the answer is that walnuts are good for the brain.

One day, she will be beautiful, intelligent, and strong, instead of weak, pitiful, and helpless!

The group of palace servants behind her looked at Helian Si's weathered departing figure, exchanging bewildered glances. Finally, Yue'er spoke up, ordering someone to prepare walnuts, and the group of servants scattered like birds and beasts.

**

Southern Prefecture.

In the study, the invigorating aroma of incense wafted gently. Helian Yi, dressed in a long, dark white bamboo robe, sat behind a sandalwood table, his gentle face...

His dark eyes narrowed slightly, his long, jade-like fingers rested on the armrest of the sandalwood chair, and his long, dark hair cascaded over his shoulders, making it impossible to discern what he was thinking at that moment.

"Crunch."

The study door was opened from the outside, and a man entered. He was dressed in the official robes of a first-rank minister, about fifty years old, with a sharp look between his brows and an air of composure and maturity that came from years of experience in the officialdom.

Helian Yi stood up, his gentle face showing respect for the newcomer. He performed the junior's bow and greeted them softly.

"Maternal grandfather".

Nan Hong waved his hand, signaling Helian Yi to get up, and walked over to pat Helian Yi on the shoulder.

"Yi'er, today the Second Prince returned to the capital. The Emperor, along with the little princess, personally went out of the palace to welcome the Second Prince. You should know that by now."

Helian Yi nodded, stood up and looked at Nan Hong, "My grandson knows."

Nan Hong sighed, walked with Helian Yi to the pear wood chairs in the study, sat down, picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and then looked at Helian Yi to speak.

"Whether His Majesty truly values ​​the Second Prince or not, His Majesty's actions today are undeniable. From now on, those old foxes in the court will be carefully considering which side to take."