Murong Zhi received the message in the evening.

"What? Emperor Junlan has arranged for Yi'er to stay in the palace?"

The old steward nodded. "Yes, Your Highness. Moreover, the imperial edict has been changed today. The crown prince's name has not yet been determined, but Young Master Gong is already the crown prince..."

Murong Zhi was shocked. "Among all the ministers, not a single one stood up to object?"

"They were all intimidated by His Majesty's power."

Murong Zhi snorted, "He's certainly impressive." Jin'er has given him all the command of the three armies; the Imperial Guards and all the troops combined are under his command.

In addition, Emperor Junlan has definitely gone somewhat crazy in the past two years because of Jin'er's situation.

Many people dared not mention Jin'er, for fear that Emperor Junlan would go mad and behead them.

"In this respect, he is quite similar to Jin'er."

The old butler nodded in agreement, "After all, she was trained by Miss, so it's normal for her to resemble her a bit."

Murong Zhi: "..."

Given their imperial status, "Does that girl Yun'er have a lover?"

The old butler shook his head. "I haven't heard the master mention it, but there is indeed a man by his side. Perhaps good things are about to happen."

"Oh, I see. Then we won't need it."

Old butler: "?"

"Yi'er and Xiaoyu will be members of the royal family sooner or later, and Jin'er might also be sitting in that high position in the future."

"Let her take the madam's surname and leave it to that girl Yun'er. Just tell her not to look for anyone from the royal family."

The old butler looked bewildered. "This will work?"

"That's what the lady and her sister decided. As for me, well, I can't help it. I'm involved with the emperor now. If I were to steal the emperor's child, I'd be drowned in spit..."

"By the way, where is Jin'er now?"

The old steward said, "I went to the Jin residence secretly before, but I didn't see anyone there. I don't know where they went."

"She appears and disappears like a ghost. We have no idea what she's up to. If it's an act, we've already prepared everything. Does she need to plan something else?"

The old butler said, "Miss is cautious, unlike you, who is reckless."

Murong Zhi: "..."

"Where are Nan Yue and Nan Yun?"

"Following the young master."

Murong Zhi: "That's fine then."

So, the Prince of Zhenbei went out to attend to his own business.

To put it bluntly, he went out and fooled around.

...

"Lord Li, we're having a get-together today, but we can't say it out loud, or people will accuse us of slacking off at work."

Li Huan took a sip of his drink. "We came out to relax after finishing our work, so naturally no one will think much of it."

"This year's top scholar is really amazing. It is said that he achieved the highest honors in all three examinations, ranking first in every single one."

Li Huan nodded, "Yes, we can't keep up with these young people anymore."

"What are you saying? Lord Li is only twenty-eight years old."

"Putting everything else aside, if you don't get married soon, won't the Prime Minister urge you?"

"I've been urging them, but I haven't met a girl I like..."

"There are quite a few girls in the capital who like you, and many wealthy young ladies. Why don't you consider it?"

Li Huan shook his head, "Career comes first."

Although some men have multiple wives and concubines, his family's upbringing was different. His father only had one woman, his mother, and naturally, he would find someone he loved in return...

His gaze fell elsewhere, then his pupils contracted as a figure disappeared from his sight.

It quickly captured the image, but left no trace.

That face.

Murong Jin.

Li Huan hurriedly stood up, his chair slamming back with a clatter, and everyone turned to look at him.

"I've met an old friend, so I'll leave first. This meal is on me."

The others, watching the person leave in a panic, wondered if he had offended someone.

Upon entering the hall, I looked around but saw no one.

Yu Guang caught a glimpse of that figure as he left the restaurant.

Li Huan ran out quickly, stood on the street, and looked around, but there was nothing there.

I didn't see anyone.

I rubbed my eyes, but I still couldn't see that person.

Is he too tired lately, causing him to hallucinate?

"Boss, how much is this?"

A clear and gentle female voice rang out. Li Huan looked over and saw a woman with a familiar back view.

Five taels of silver.

Woman: "Please wrap this up for me."

Beside the woman was a little girl who cried out, "Mommy, Mommy, I want to eat meat buns and chicken legs later!"

A woman's gentle voice rang out, "Why didn't you say you wanted to eat dog legs?"

"I don't eat dogs."

After taking the items, the woman turned around while holding the child. The moment her face came into Li Huan's view, he was completely stunned.

He muttered to himself, "Regent..." the king.

The woman glanced at him, her gaze calm, as if she were looking at a stranger.

The moment he turned to leave, Li Huan hurriedly followed.

"Miss! Please wait a moment,"

On the street, Nan Muyu looked down and ate the meatball in her hand, saying, "Mommy, it sounds like someone is calling you."

Murong Jin: "You misheard."

"We've all come out to play, where's your brother?"

Murong Jin: "His father is with him."

"Wow, I have my mother with me, and my brother has his father with him. We are so happy."

“But I haven’t met Father yet. My brother said Father is very handsome. Is that true? If he’s not as handsome as Uncle Dai, I don’t want him as my father.”

Murong Jin: "..."

“Your father is very handsome, but your mother has things to do right now. Once things are settled, I will take you to see him.”

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