That night.

Just when it was time to be quiet, a group of people rushed to Zhaoyang Palace like a rushing wave. When they were almost there, Qin Ye stopped them with red eyes:

"Stand far away, don't come near!"

Housekeeper Yang said worriedly, "Princess, we have to go and get the eldest grandson back. He is your and the prince's own flesh and blood."

"I know!"

Knowing this, they were not allowed to come near.

"Why are there so many people going? What if Qin Jiaojiao gets angry and does something..."

Qin Ye was almost going crazy. He was like an ant on a hot pan, anxious and uneasy, and his tone of voice was rather harsh.

Without wanting to say more, he ran into Zhaoyang Palace alone.

The others were waiting outside, not daring to act rashly.

Inside the palace.

Qin Jiaojiao was coaxing Ziye when Qin Ye came. She didn't even raise her head, but smiled at the fat boy in her arms and said:

"Princess Chen, my son just fell asleep. Please forgive me for holding him. My body is heavy and it is inconvenient for me to get up."

Qin Ye's eyes fell on the child.

The chubby child with a fleshy face, delicate eyebrows and well-behaved appearance is 80% similar to Zongzheng Weixi.

How come she hadn't noticed before?

She is not a competent mother!

He suppressed the pain and regret in his heart without making a sound, pretended to be normal, walked over and said:

"He's been really good today."

Qin Jiaojiao smiled:

"Yes, he was relieved to see that his father was safe. Although Ziye is young, he is very sensible and a very smart child."

She gathered the swaddling clothes and asked:

"What are you doing here suddenly?"

Qin Ye sat down. "We are sisters after all. I came here to see if you are used to living in Zhaoyang Palace. Are the people below serving you well? Is there anything you need?"

She tried to approach Qin Jiaojiao in her normal manner.

Qin Jiaojiao didn't seem to be alert, "I'm fine."

She said:

"Since ancient times, the victors are the kings and the losers are the bandits. I know this truth very well. Although King Li was defeated, you still treated me well. I am very grateful."

She lowered her eyes and held Ziye's small hand. She couldn't see the light in his eyes, and she didn't know whether what he said was a compliment or an insult.

There is a brief silence.

Qin Ye stretched out his hand naturally as usual:

"The child is innocent of what the adults did. Ziye is my nephew after all. Let me hug him."

As soon as her fingertips touched the swaddling clothes, Qin Jiaojiao leaned back slightly to avoid it.

She said:

"My son, I feel at ease when I hold him in my arms. The prince has solemnly instructed me in the prison that I must protect the child's safety even if it costs me my life."

Qin Ye paused slightly.

Just for a moment, he smiled kindly:

"Do you think I would hurt him?"

"No matter how mean I am, I will never harm a baby who has just turned one month old. I just haven't held him in my arms for too long and I miss him a little. Can you let me hold him?"

She smiled, looked approachable, without airs, and had a kind look in her eyes.

He wanted to get closer, but was avoided by Qin Jiaojiao again.

Suddenly, the atmosphere in the air became a little weird.

Qin Ye's eyes were slightly deep...

Qin Jiaojiao had no choice but to coax and deceive her son. If she used forceful means, the rabbit would bite when it was cornered. What if she accidentally hurt the child...

"Forget it." She put down her hand and stood up. "Qin Jiaojiao, I know you are worried about Prince Li. Zong Zhengchen's intention is to let your family live in the clan residence."

Qin Jiaojiao looked up in surprise when she heard this:

"King Chen won't kill King Li?"

"I told you that he won't kill his brothers. Tomorrow morning, I will reunite your family."

Qin Jiaojiao ran forward excitedly:

"real?"

Qin Ye lowered his eyes slightly, looking at Qin Jiaojiao who was approaching. The child in her arms was only half a meter away from him...

"I don't have to lie to you."

The hand hanging by his side moved slightly, "Prince Li's crime does not deserve death. As long as you stay in the clan residence peacefully, your life will be safe!"

She used casual words to relax Qin Jiaojiao's vigilance.

When the last word fell, she suddenly stretched out her hand and grabbed the child.

However, Qin Jiaojiao was even quicker to pull out the dagger that had been hidden in her sleeve, put it against Zong Zheng Ziye's neck, and sneered:

"Qin Ye, you know the truth, right!"