Unexpectedly, Shang Beiyu waved to him again: "Wait."

The masked man in black stood still, tilting his head slightly towards Shang Beiyu as if listening.

Shang Beiyu covered her lips with her hand and whispered something to him.

The masked man in black then bowed and replied, "Yes, Your Excellency!"

After he turned and left.

Shang Beiyu called out coldly towards the door, "Little Cocoon!"

"Your Highness," Little Cocoon entered in response, and respectfully asked in a loud voice, "What are your orders, Your Highness?"

When Xiao Jianzi spoke like this, Shang Beiyu knew that someone from the palace must have come to his place.

Although the real Shang Beiyu was ruined in reputation by the Chen family, the Empress, the Crown Prince and others, his life was essentially wasted;

However, there are many people outside the palace who covet Shang Beiyu's talent, and there are also many people inside the palace who are wary of Shang Beiyu's resurgence.

"It's nothing, just find some clean water to make tea," Shang Beiyu replied loudly.

In the end.

Shang Beiyu then transmitted his voice to Xiao Jianzi, saying, "The Empress Dowager's new pet is quite lively lately. Go and train it properly for her, loosen its muscles and bones, sterilize it, fix its appearance, and then return it to her to see if she is satisfied."

"Yes, Your Highness, please wait a moment," Little Cocoon replied, backing away.

Outside the palace gates.

Two old palace maids carrying a basket of withered leaves passed by, huffing and puffing.

Little Cocoon recognized them; they were people from the Empress's palace.

Every few days, they were sent to sweep and clean the area around the Cold Palace.

As usual, Xiao Jianzi ignored them and, as always, personally fetched water for Shang Beiyu and brought it into the house, presenting a picture of peaceful and contented life.

Ji Fengyao had not been out of Cixi Palace for long.

Shang Xiche received a hint from Eunuch De that the matter at Cixi Palace was over. He said a few words and then let the ministers in charge of receiving the envoys and Shang Xiye leave.

By this time, Shang Xiye had also heard the report from the secret guards and learned about the Crown Prince's seduction and the Empress Dowager and Shang Xize's plans at the ancestral worship banquet. He was so angry that his face turned ashen.

These are his blood relatives!

This is the reward he received for risking his life to protect the Great Zhao!

Father, do you know anything in the afterlife?

Shang Xiye disregarded all etiquette and went straight to the Imperial Garden to find the little bandit girl. He took her hand and led her away, saying, "Little wife, let's go home!"

Seeing that Shang Xiye's expression was not good, Ji Fengyao looked at Wuying with a questioning look.

Wu Ying shrugged and quietly transmitted his voice to Ji Fengyao: "Your Highness, the Prince probably knows what the Crown Prince and Empress Dowager did to you today."

Ji Fengyao tilted her head to the side:

The Crown Prince and Empress Dowager had ill intentions today, but they didn't gain anything from her, not even touching her hand. Why is Master so angry?

They boarded the carriage to return to their residence.

Shang Xiye hugged the little bandit girl and showered her with kisses. He held her tightly, his voice aggrieved, angry, and soft, like a little puppy whose bone had been stolen: "Little wife, we're not going to do this plan anymore. I'm going to break those two little brats' legs, smash their teeth, and then cripple one of their eyes. Let's see if they still dare to covet my people!"

Look at him, baring his teeth and grimacing, yet it didn't frighten her angry expression at all;

Ji Fengyao's heart was completely melted by his cuteness. She cupped his handsome face in her small hands, gently pecked his cheek a few times, and said in a sweet and soft voice, "Your Highness, don't be angry. Don't worry, I won't let them take advantage of you."