The virtuous concubine hesitated to speak, with a hint of worry in her eyes.

Su Jingyao was not very nervous, as she was familiar with Jun Zechen's abilities and skills.

He left the Yulin Guard to her and let the Su family govern the country, which may have had a deeper meaning.

Moreover, they were triumphantly conquering dozens of cities in Canglang, but when they were about to reach the imperial city, they suddenly met with disaster?

Su Jingyao doesn't think Jun Zechen is that easy to deal with.

But these are just Su Jingyao's guesses.

Or does Jun Zechen also want to use this opportunity to eradicate the forces that had secretly defected to the Ye family before?

If Jun Zechen really encounters an accident, she must never let the power slip away from her.

No matter who is against the Su family, she must be prepared for everything.

"There are people to handle the affairs of the court. The Fourth Prince is still young, and it is unknown whether the Bai family will do something. In addition, Your Majesty is very brave, and he may return to the court soon."

Su Jingyao took a sip of tea, narrowed her eyes slightly, and had a calm expression.

She had just finished speaking when Xilu walked in hurriedly with unsteady steps.

"Master, news has come from the previous dynasty that His Majesty is missing!"

When Su Jingyao heard this, her face did not immediately show any obvious emotion.

But there was a hint of coldness in his originally calm eyes in an instant, as if a cold light flashed in them.

Jun Zechen had better pretend. If he was so useless, she would...

She gritted her teeth secretly in her heart.

An undisguised panic instantly appeared on Concubine Xian's face. She stood up abruptly and looked straight at Xilu.

His eyes seemed to be confirming the accuracy of the news with Xilu.

After confirming again and again that she had heard correctly, Concubine Xian looked at Su Jingyao in panic.

"My lady, this..."

"All the concubines must stay in their own palaces these days. No one is allowed to come out without my order. Send guards to guard each concubine's palace."

Su Jingyao spoke in a steady tone, giving orders in an orderly and calm manner, with a firm and decisive look in her eyes.

Then Su Jingyao chuckled, with an elusive meaning in her laughter.

"I'm afraid there will be something interesting to watch these few days, Concubine Xian, you should go back first."

When Concubine Xian saw that the Queen still had a calm expression, the panic in her heart miraculously subsided a lot.

She bowed quickly and said, "Yes, I'll take my leave."

Su Jingyao stood up, walked to the window, and looked out through it.

The rain has been falling for a few days and there is still no sign of stopping.

She narrowed her eyes slightly, wondering if it was time for a rainstorm to completely end this boring and sultry weather.

Jun Yihuan walked in because the third prince was taken away.

"Mother, have you finished reading my homework?"

Su Jingyao, who was standing by the window, heard the clear sound of the stars and came back to her senses from her complicated thoughts.

She turned around, a gentle smile immediately appeared on her face, and she took his little hand and walked towards the study.

"I've finished reading it. Today's star has done a great job on his homework."

Su Jingyao's voice was as gentle as the wind, full of relief.

When they arrived at the study, Su Jingyao handed the homework to Xingxing.

Then she squatted in front of him, her eyes as gentle as water.

He asked softly, "If Xingxing saw a stern-looking, tall adult, would she be afraid?"

Xingxing blinked her big eyes, full of confusion, and her little head tilted slightly.

"Will he be more serious and more majestic than our father?"

Su Jingyao thought for a while, looking serious.

"It's not a serious attitude. Maybe some people's seriousness is full of malice. They will hurt the stars. Will the stars be afraid?"

"Don't be afraid! Although I am still young, the Grand Tutor said that strength is not the key to victory or defeat. Moreover, I am the child of my father, the Emperor, and my mother, the Empress, so I cannot lose in terms of momentum."

Jun Yihuan raised his little chin, his face tense and full of determination.

The pair of small hands unconsciously clenched into fists.

"Well, the stars are amazing."

Su Jingyao couldn't help but touch his head, her eyes full of admiration.

"Then...what if someone bullies your mother? Your father is not here now."

Su Jingyao asked this question deliberately to embarrass Jun Yihuan, because she wanted to hear how he would answer.

Jun Yihuan's face suddenly became serious, with a stubborn light flashing in his eyes.

Without hesitation, he said, "Mother, I will protect you! Even if father is not here, I will stand in front of you like a little man and won't let anyone bully you!"

After saying this, he puffed out his small chest, as if he was ready to fight at any time.

The smile on Su Jingyao's face became even gentler, and she would protect him as well.

This kingdom can only belong to Xingxing, and Su Jingyao will not give anyone the chance to covet Xingxing's kingdom.