"Jin Shisan".

"Your subordinate is here."

Murong Jin looked at the broken jade pendant. It had some slight cracks and a missing corner. It was all to protect her, which is why it turned out like this.

"Go and investigate where the seven or eight-year-old children in the palace from 13 years ago are now. Remember, they are boys, especially the children from the Royal Academy. If they are not found, investigate which minister's child they are."

After accepting the order, Jin Shisan left, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes.

What's the point of investigating this?

Thirteen years ago, the master was only 12 years old. Even if that boy grows up to be 20...

Oh ho.

Could it be that the master hasn't looked for anyone else for so many years because of this boy who has been hidden in his heart for over ten years?

Then he must pull himself together, for the sake of his master's happiness! For the sake of their future young master!

Achoo!

Emperor Junlan couldn't help but sneeze. An Kesen, who was watching him from the side, asked, "Your Majesty, did someone insult you?"

Di Junlan looked at this person who was both his subordinate and his friend, and asked, "Are you very free today?"

"No, it's just that I heard some really shocking news at the First Restaurant today."

Emperor Junlan rolled his eyes at him and continued reading the memorials.

"However, the Regent has already returned, Your Majesty, won't you go and see him?"

"I won't go. He doesn't help me revise memorials anyway, so there's no point in going."

Ankesen: "..." I knew it would be like this.

"How about we send someone to the Regent's Palace?"

"The women you sent last time were all returned. Do you want to send them again this time?"

Ankesen: "Give it to a man."

Di Junlan looked up at him, "You probably want to be assassinated by the Regent in the middle of the night. How can you say such things so casually? Even if there are homosexuals, it doesn't mean the Regent is that kind of person. Besides, the Murong family only has one son. Do you think the Prince of Zhenbei would agree to that?"

Ankerson shook his head. "This is what I wanted to tell His Majesty. The shocking news I heard today."

"Although it was a private room, Your Majesty, you know I have excellent hearing, so I overheard the conversation between the Regent and his cousin."

Upon hearing this, Di Junlan immediately became interested and poured himself a cup of tea. "Tell me about it."

"The Regent said he likes men."

Before Di Junlan could react, he spat out the tea he had just drunk with a "pfft!!!" "Cough cough cough."

His eyes were filled with disbelief, and his voice trembled with shock, "What?"

I like men!!!

Does Murong Jin like men?

Explode!

But I can't see it. There are young civil and military officials in the court, but he doesn't seem to give them a second glance.

Moreover, all of Murong Jin's guards are handsome...

Suddenly, an idea came to mind... to share the spoils equally.

Could it be...? No, I can't think of Murong Jin like that. He's not that kind of person.

Did he mention who he likes?

Ankesen shook his head. "No, it's just that his cousin ran away from his wedding and came here to hide."

"Run away from the wedding? Do people still do such childish things these days? Just say it directly. Unless the other party is persistent and clingy, it's really not easy to get away."

"By the way, those old fogies want me to expand my harem again."

Ankesen: "His Majesty is twenty years old, and it is indeed time for him to take concubines."

Di Junlan looked at the mockery on his face, "Get lost..."

Ankesen: "Is it really her? What if she's already married? You said yourself, she's a few years older than you. In this era, women can get engaged at 15 with their coming-of-age ceremony, and they have their coming-of-age ceremony at 18. She's 25 or 26 now. How do you think she could possibly know about you, or wait for you..."

Emperor Junlan naturally knew this, but when he investigated, not a single woman had entered the palace. Even if she had, she wasn't the one he wanted to take as a concubine. He had ordered investigations into all the ministers' daughters, but found no clues...

"I just want to know how she is now."

If they get married and the man treats her well, he naturally won't interfere. But if they don't... he'll want to pursue her.

Seeing him quiet down, An Kesen wondered how he could have fallen for a woman he had only met once.

Just because I saved him?

...

"Cousin~~~"

Murong Jin tightened her grip on the cup. Why did she always speak in such a high-pitched voice, just like Huo Yun'er...?

"Speak up if you have something to say."

"Aww~~ Okay, brother."

Lu Qishuo sat down in front of him. "I want to light the lanterns. Spring is here, brother~"

Murong Jin: "...Go by yourself."

"Oh~~~ Where's Yun'er? I heard she came looking for you a while ago, but I haven't seen her lately?"

Murong Jin figured Huo Yun'er was probably still studying in the Valley of Divine Physicians, "She went out to play, and someone is protecting her."

"I understand." He only has one older cousin and one younger cousin, so naturally he favors his younger cousin a bit more.

"By the way, brother, when is Uncle coming back?"

Murong Jin thought for a moment and said, "They'll probably be back soon."

"Before he comes back, remember to let me know. I'll leave as soon as he arrives."

"Cousin, you know that Uncle is a really fierce man. If he finds out that I ran away from my wedding, he will definitely have someone take me back."

"Um."

Murong Jin hummed in agreement. It was normal for her cousin to be afraid of her father. After all, her father had once been an officer in the military camp, and he was always serious and impartial during training. Her cousin had been imprisoned there for three months... so he became well-behaved afterward and his personality was no longer lawless.

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