"You've been following me for so long, aren't you tired?"

In the darkness, Murong Jin stood not far away, then sat down and looked at the scenery in the distance.

It snowed recently, and everything around was a white expanse. There was a dark shadow behind her, which had been following her for the past few days.

"I have no intention of offending you, I just want to ask you some questions."

The moment the dark figure emerged from the nearby woods, Murong Jin caught a glimpse of it out of the corner of her eye. It was a woman dressed in black, her figure outlined, curvaceous and taut...

Sitting on the rock, Murong Jin wore a fluffy hat with two little fox ears, which Xiaoyu had chosen for her...

The woman looked at the woman in front of her, and when she turned her head to look at her, her heart skipped a beat.

"What...what is your relationship with Murong Jin?"

Murong Jin looked at her. "Oh? Which Murong Jin?"

"Regent Prince Murong Jin of the Great Cheng Dynasty".

Murong Jin narrowed her eyes slightly, her voice calm, "Wasn't the Regent King long ago?"

The woman's voice was calm: "He won't die so easily."

"You look so much like Murong Jin, I just want to ask, what is your relationship with him?"

Murong Jin: "What's the relationship?"

I have no memory of this woman, so did they know each other before?

"May I ask how you and the Regent met?"

The woman paused, "I know him, but he doesn't know me."

"When I met Murong Jin, he was not yet the regent."

She was just a hostage who was rescued.

When that young man single-handedly stormed into the enemy camp back then, it was an unforgettable moment.

Upon hearing this, Murong Jin's expression froze. "You...you don't actually like her, do you?"

The woman suddenly fell silent. "If you know anything about his situation, I would appreciate it if you could let me know."

Murong Jin shook her head, "It's impossible between you two."

The woman said, "I don't ask for much, I just want to know if he's still alive." And judging from this person's question, it's highly likely that he is still alive.

Murong Jin suddenly spoke up, "She's still alive."

Thank you.

The woman then left.

Murong Jin blinked as she watched the retreating figure.

She seemed to have unintentionally hurt the girl's feelings.

Then, a figure landed behind her, "Master."

Murong Jin's expression immediately became calm, and her voice was indifferent, "Yi Yi came to Da Cheng?"

Yi Liu: "Yes, he was accompanied by some of the people in charge there this time, all of whom are outstanding talents."

Murong Jin nodded, "Make the arrangements well, and don't let anyone with ulterior motives take advantage of the situation."

Yi Liu: "Yes."

The Chinese New Year is almost here.

Emperor Junlan watched the heartwarming scene of the family of four, but sadly, the children's mother was not there.

"Daddy, look! I drew a cat."

The little girl was dressed in a festive outfit, a red and white fluffy dress, and had two little buns in her hair.

"It's beautifully drawn."

Nan Muyu: "Hehe."

"Brother, are you going to look at memorials today too? You're so pitiful."

Nan Fengyi put down the book in his hand. "I didn't read it today."

Her gaze fell on a certain man. "Besides, I'm not the crown prince or the emperor anymore, so there's no need for me to read memorials every day."

Di Junlan smiled and ruffled his hair. "I have something to discuss with your mother when she gets back." He felt it didn't matter what the child's surname was, after all, he and A Jin's child.

But this needs to be discussed with Ajin.

Besides, he hasn't caught up with the person yet.

The child is born, but the mother doesn't know if she still recognizes him.

Nan Fengyi knew what they were going to discuss. Every day, he would sit in the Imperial Study and listen to the ministers' questions, all of which concerned his and his sister's surnames.

The imperial surname is the legitimate heir and the surname representing the royal family.

A letter appeared on the table, and Di Junlan glanced around.

If someone sends a message, a bodyguard or Zhao Delin will personally deliver it and notify him.

When Di Junlan opened it, he saw familiar handwriting. His pupils contracted slightly before he carefully read the contents.

See you on New Year's Eve.

Just a few words made Di Junlan's heart pound, and his expression almost crumbled, a mixture of excitement, agitation, and a strange sense of grievance...

Murong Jin.

Bad guy.

The letter must have been delivered by Yi Liu and the others; he's not in the Imperial Study...

The only ones who could possibly evade the Imperial Guards and Secret Guards outside were probably the few guards around Ah Jin.

Early morning.

Murong Jin had just returned to the courtyard when she saw Yi Liu, Jin Shier, and the others standing there.

"master."

Jin Shier looked at Murong Jin and said, "Master, you've been keeping to yourself lately and haven't been assigning us any tasks."

Murong Jin had just returned with the letter when she blinked. "If it's not something very important, I won't bother you. Besides, you have important things to do right now."

Yi Liu: "Understood."

Then he looked at Jin Shier and the others, "There are only ten days left until New Year's Eve. Many people will be attending this gathering, including envoys from Meng, Jin'an, and newly emerging small countries. We need to be on guard against them."

"With Yi Yi also coming, we need to ensure the safety of the people he brings."

"Anyway, I've been quite busy lately, and I only got back today."

Murong Jin put his hands behind his back and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you all."

Jin Shier and Jin Shisan immediately knelt on one knee, saying, "I have not failed you!"

Only Yi Liu and Jin Si remained by his side.

Jin Si asked Yi Liu, "Jin Yue also infiltrated?"

“Yes, Nan Yue and Nan Yun are taking care of the young master and the others in the palace, and Jin Jiu and Jin Liu are currently in charge of all the shops... so we must do our best to ensure the success of the young master's plan…”

Jin Si said "Oh," and then said, "Where did Master go yesterday? You should know, right? Tell me quickly."

Yi Liu looked at him and asked, "Aren't you always shuttling between the border and Mongolia? What kind of people do you think Mongolia will send this time?"

"This is something Jin Yue is most familiar with. It might even be someone from the new empress's faction."

"It is said that the Empress has three male concubines in her harem, and now she has two children."

"However, our master said before that as long as she behaves herself, we won't cause her any trouble."

...

"Young Master."

He glanced over, his expression changed, and then waved his hand. After everyone else had left, he looked at that person.

What brings you here?

Jin Yue had already put on a disguise. "Of course I wanted to come and keep you company, young master."

Yi Yi: "...Why are you being so sarcastic? Did the master send you here?"

"It will take us another five days to reach the capital. Did you fly here?"

Jin Yue looked at him and said, "Of course I came early. Master has already arranged everything."

Yi Yi hummed in agreement, looked at Jin Yue dressed as a guard with a smile in her eyes, and then said, "Then I'll trouble the General to protect me."

Jin Yue: "..."