Shang Beiyu concealed it in his sleeve and palm, and with a flip of his hand, a moon-shaped white stone appeared. He held it in his palm and rubbed it for a moment before finally putting it away.

Because I truly like her, I don't want her to be just like that.

Shang Beiyu shook his head and smiled bitterly:

It turns out that one day, he too would face this dilemma that plagues so lowly humans.

He quickly comforted himself: Although alchemists are rare, the total number of alchemists from all walks of life is still terrifying, so she might not be her.

Moreover, there are already people in the Song family who have reacted to the Moonstone;

The Ji family father and son had shown no reaction when they saw the Moonstone before, perhaps because the little bandit girl was just a chance reincarnation of an ordinary alchemist.

Besides, she really is dead;

If she were to be reincarnated, she would be reborn into another body; it's unlikely she would be reincarnated through possession of another soul.

Glancing at Shang Xiye, who was sitting upright diagonally opposite him, Shang Beiyu's eyes flashed with a hint of murderous intent. He transmitted his thoughts to Xiao Jianzi in the shadows and said, "Go and keep an eye on the Empress Dowager. Whether she changes her mind or not, help Aunt Sun."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" came the voice transmission from the shadows.

Cixi Palace.

The Empress Dowager ordered someone to take Princess Zhaoping to the room she used to live in, and then pulled Ji Fengyao to sit on the soft couch by the window to talk, their attitude more intimate than ever before.

She even specially had someone brew Ji Fengyao a Zhu Ding Cui tea, a top-quality tea that was only available as a tribute to the emperor each year, weighing only three catties and was extremely rare.

Princess Zhaoping lay on the bed, her heart filled with anguish, tears welling in her eyes.

That damned bandit, has he finally stolen even his aunt's favor?

Did she cast some kind of spell on Brother Xiye and his aunt?

Otherwise, why would everyone who initially loathed her end up liking her like crazy?

But soon, Princess Zhaoping's emotions stabilized, because even she could hear the hidden meaning in the Empress Dowager's next words.

The Empress Dowager held a teacup, looking at Ji Fengyao with affection and regret, and said, "Good child, I have always misunderstood what others said and thought that you were unruly and not worthy of the Ninth Prince; today I have realized that you are excellent and worthy of any of our royal family's young juniors."

That old hag, has she gone mad?!

Could it be that she wants to break her up with Shang Xiye and force her to marry a prince?

Can an uncle and aunt become a wife?

The relationships among members of the royal family have always been chaotic!

Ji Fengyao smiled and sipped her tea, pretending not to understand. She innocently looked up and said, "It's alright, it's alright. My mother said that it's never too late to admit your mistakes and correct them. You are the Empress Dowager and an elder. Since you know you're wrong, I will forgive you!"

The prince is indeed very kind; he's willing to give me all sorts of delicious food and fun things.

I am very satisfied with the husband you and the Emperor have bestowed upon me!

Princess Zhaoping: "..."

Empress Dowager: "..."

Does this mean you are very satisfied?

Fine, you're a bandit, you're stupid and you're right!

The Empress Dowager didn't necessarily need Ji Fengyao's answer at this moment. Besides, with Princess Zhaoping present, there were many things she couldn't say, so the topic was dropped.

In any case, before she could carry out this sudden idea, she had to carefully select the right person and make a thorough plan before inviting this bandit into the family. She couldn't rush it.

He ordered someone to take Ji Fengyao to a side hall to bathe and change clothes.

The Empress Dowager then moved to Princess Zhaoping's soft couch and asked with apparent concern, "How are you feeling? Can you still hold on to the plans and continue?"

Princess Zhaoping's eyes lit up, and she forced herself to sit up, saying, "I can do it, Aunt."