He upheld justice, kept his promises, and protected the Great Zhao.

But among those he protected, who ever thought about considering his feelings?

Ji Fengyao reached out and took Shang Xiye's hand, speaking softly, "Your Highness, there's no need to worry too much about these people; we just need to do our best and do what we can; as for other things beyond our control, they will have their own cause and effect. Time will not let down every good person, nor will it let go of every evildoer."

"My little wife, it's so good to have you," Shang Xiye said happily as he pulled the charming little bandit into his arms.

Recalling those three inexplicable lightning strikes, Shang Xiye felt a sudden pang of fear: "Yaoyao, no matter what happens in the future, don't leave me, don't forget me, okay?"

"Okay," Ji Fengyao replied obediently.

As long as her master doesn't drive her away, she will cling to him for all eternity.

Cixi Palace.

Knowing that today was Princess Zhaoping's homecoming day, the Empress, under the guise of paying her respects, came to Cixi Palace early in the morning to join in the festivities.

She was genuinely curious: how did the Empress Dowager manage to raise Princess Zhaoping from an infant to such an adult over so many years, putting in so much effort?

What changes will occur after the Ninth Prince and Zhaoping get married?

Is he dying from poisoning?

They were still misled and controlled, becoming staunch supporters of the Empress Dowager and the Emperor.

The Empress Dowager probably guessed what the Empress was thinking and didn't bother to pay her any attention.

The Queen always thought she had concealed it well.

However, in the eyes of the Empress Dowager, the Empress's methods were still too hasty, too eager for quick success and instant benefits.

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law exchanged a few perfunctory words, when a eunuch announced from outside, "The Ninth Prince and his two consorts have arrived!"

Upon hearing this announcement, both the Empress Dowager and the Empress were taken aback: Today is Princess Zhaoping's wedding day, so why did that bandit come along?

The two were even more stunned when they saw the three people enter.

Shang Xiye sat in a wheelchair, holding Ji Fengyao's hand with his left hand. They looked like a newlywed couple.

The newlywed Princess Zhaoping, dressed in her finest attire, walked dejectedly to the side, supported by her two maids, Simeng and Siyi, her face practically screaming "out of favor!"

Although the Empress Dowager had a general idea of ​​what had happened to Princess Zhaoping during her three days in the mansion, she did not expect that today, when Princess Zhaoping returned to her parents' home, this bandit would cling to Shang Xiye and follow her everywhere. Her face immediately darkened considerably.

The Empress Dowager felt even more heartbroken when she received the Empress's suspicious yet mocking gaze!

Despite being the reigning champion, she made a mistake in front of the Queen!

She can't afford to lose face like this!

After enduring the greetings from the three women, the Empress Dowager cast a cold glance at Ji Fengyao and immediately confronted her: "Princess Chonghe, do you know what day it is today?"

Ji Fengyao was completely oblivious to the Empress Dowager's malice. She gently smoothed her hair behind her ear and smiled brightly: "Empress Dowager, I know what you want to say. The Prince caught a cold a couple of days ago, which aggravated his injuries. Everyone in the capital knows this. If I hadn't been with the Prince, constantly giving him acupuncture to keep him alert, I'm afraid he wouldn't have been able to enter the palace to see the Empress Dowager and the Emperor today."

Empress: "..."

Princess Zhaoping: "..."

Empress Dowager: "!!!"

Everyone present knew that this female bandit was lying through her teeth;

But those who have the ability lack evidence, and those who have the evidence lack the guts.

Even if the Ninth Prince were sitting right in front of them, perfectly fine and full of energy, they could only stare in disbelief and remain speechless.