Baili Yingfeng looked in surprise at Baili Mingwen, who had appeared in the main hall.

Why did this child come to the main hall in such heavy rain?

Seeing that the young prince's hair was a little wet, his sleeves were dripping with rain, and his shoes were covered in rainwater and mud, Chen Yuan quickly ordered someone to bring clean clothes and shoes for the young prince to change into.

Chen Yuan knelt on one knee, and Baili Mingwen supported Chen Yuan's shoulder as he put on his shoes.

"Father, you've misunderstood Mother," Baili Mingwen said irritably, his tone tinged with reproach.

Baili Yingfeng sighed and rubbed her forehead. "Mother, Mother, this child calls her 'Mother' all the time. How can she be your mother?!"

【Your mother is A-Chen!】

Baili Yingfeng frowned, wanting to correct Baili Mingwen's mistake, but when he saw the expression on his son's face and his determined gaze, he decided to let it go. His son had the same temper as him.

Once someone has made up their mind about something or someone, nothing can change it.

“Father, Mother’s dagger was not used to assassinate you, and there was no secret collusion with the enemy.”

"That dagger was given to Mother by the little princess of Nanyang, so that Mother could use it for self-defense on the road." Baili Mingwen told Baili Yingfeng what he had heard in Yiqin Palace.

Chen Yuan chuckled inwardly. Sure enough, the king's thought process was quite peculiar.

"My mother traveled a long way to marry into this family, and instead of protecting her, Father suspects her. It's really something." Baili Mingwen pouted in dissatisfaction.

Baili Yingfeng's expression changed slightly as he listened to Baili Mingwen's words.

Baili Yingfeng's fingers traced the armrest of the chair. [So, that dagger was a gift from the little princess of Nanyang.]

[So I wronged her?]

[Was it a gift from the Princess of Nanyang? For her to use for self-defense on the journey? But since she's returned safely, why would she have placed that dagger under her pillow?]

Could it be that she feels unsafe staying in the palace?

[How old is the little princess? How can she have such a close relationship with Miao Nanyan?]

What methods does Miao Nanyan use to win the hearts of children so much?

“Father, you have wronged Mother!” Baili Mingwen emphasized again.

Seeing that his father showed no remorse or regret on his face, he became even more unhappy.

"Father, you gave Mother twenty lashes!"

After speaking, Baili Mingwen paused, looking at the expression on Baili Yingfeng's face.

"Really, Father, don't forget that Mother saved you."

"Now, my mother is covered in blood from being beaten, and there isn't even a royal physician by her side. She is very pitiful."

Chen Yuan looked at Baili Yingfeng, "[His Majesty probably realizes he misunderstood Consort Nan.]"

However, as the ruler of a country, one must have a way to save face.

Chen Yuan cleared his throat and handed Baili Yingfeng a cup of tea. "Your Majesty, you'll be on your way to discuss matters with your ministers and will happen to pass by Yiqin Palace. Why don't you take a look at Consort Nan on your way?"

Baili Yingfeng pondered for a moment, then snorted coldly, "I am busy with affairs, how could I have time to go see her?"

"Chen Yuan, go and take the Purple Gold Pill to Consort Nan. Also, send a royal physician over to take a look!"

"Your Majesty, this Purple Gold Pill is..."

The Purple Gold Pill is a top-quality and rare life-saving medicine, but Consort Nan's injuries do not require it at all.

"Stop talking nonsense and get going!"

"Also, the imperial physicians in the palace aren't just there to freeload; they need to go and treat Consort Nan right away!"

...

Inside the Fushuang Palace of the Nanyang royal family, Jin Jinzhi and Xue Deyi's injuries had basically healed, and their bodies had returned to normal.

After Zhao Zhongquan informed them that they could freely enter and leave the palace, the two decided to go home to visit.

Yun Duoduo clung to the door frame, watching Jin Jinzhi pack her bags.

Sigh, the young man is leaving after all.

If only those venomous snakes hadn't appeared at Fu Shuang Palace.

That way, no one will get hurt, and no one will leave.

Yun Duoduo picked at her hands in disappointment. At such a young age, this was the second time she had experienced separation in this new world.

The first time was when she had just emerged from her mother's womb. She was about to be thrown into a well, and after being rescued with great difficulty, she watched her mother leave her and pass away.

Now, even her beloved brother Sumire, who has always been by her side, is leaving her.

The feeling of parting is like tangled strands of hair, impossible to cut or untangle; it is the sorrow of separation.

A unique feeling welled up inside me.

"Brother Jin, what will I do if I miss you in the future?" Sun Huohuo asked, grabbing Jin Jinzhi's foot and looking up.

Yun Duoduo's attention was interrupted by Sun Huohuo's voice. She looked at Sun Huohuo and saw that he didn't seem to feel any sadness at parting and even looked cheerful, as if Jin Jinzhi and Xue Deyi leaving Fushuang Palace was a very novel thing.

Sun Huohuo was having a wonderful time in the palace. He was constantly recognizing uncles, brothers, and sisters. Almost half of the people in the palace were his relatives.

"Huohuo can come to the Jin residence to play!" Jin Jinzhi bent down to look at Sun Huohuo and pinched his chubby cheeks.

"Brother Jin will surely treat you to fine wine and food, ah, fine dishes and meat!"

"Brother Jin, you'd better keep your word!" As soon as Sun Huohuo heard that there would be good food and drinks to treat him, he ran out and ignored Jin Jinzhi and Xue Deyi.

Yun Duoduo watched Jin Jinzhi pack her things, but it seemed that she didn't pack Jin Zhuangzhuang's clothes and belongings.

After packing her things, Jin Jinzhi looked at Yun Duoduo, who was clinging to the door frame, looking downcast and unhappy.

He placed the bundle on the bed, walked to Yun Duoduo's side, squatted down, and held her shoulders.

"Duoduo, take good care of yourself while I'm gone."

As he spoke, he pulled a pendant from his chest. “This whistle is for you. If you encounter danger, just blow this whistle. No matter when, no matter what I’m doing, if I hear this whistle, I will come to save you.”

Jin Jinzhi said with a solemn expression.

I hope nothing bad happens to this little guy while I'm gone.

However, with Xiao Jinyu guarding the place and the Imperial Guards also present, I feel reassured.

Moreover, Duoduo is becoming more and more capable. I think that one day, she might not need me anymore.

"Did you remember that?" Jin Jinzhi placed the exquisite whistle, strung on a black rope, around Yun Duoduo's neck.

"Duoduo will remember." Yun Duoduo nodded.

"Okay." Jin Jinzhi gently patted Yun Duoduo's head.

“Little one, I’ll leave Zhuangzhuang here to keep you company,” Jin Jinzhi whispered in Yun Duoduo’s ear.

So, it turns out that Brother Jinzhi didn't take Zhuangzhuang with him because he was afraid of being alone?

Yun Duoduo opened her mouth, wanting to ask if he would come back.