Even the eunuchs who had been with the emperor for a long time felt that the emperor was too partial after hearing this.
But the prince has a good temper and insists on doing that thankless task.
After hearing what the emperor said, Situ Yao agreed to it without even frowning.
The emperor seemed to have anticipated that Situ Yao would agree to this, and nodded with satisfaction. "I think these things happen so frequently, and there must be someone behind them manipulating them. You are my son, the crown prince of the current dynasty, and I trust you."
After hearing this, Situ Yao simply bowed to the emperor and retreated without saying a word of complaint.
The news that Situ Yao was going to investigate the case of the missing girl was soon announced in the court. For a while, the ministers talked about it and all felt that the emperor's decision was inappropriate.
Why were all the benefits given to Situ Zhao, while these dangerous and difficult tasks were given to Situ Yao?
For a moment, the ministers were talking about it, all opposing this matter, but the emperor had obviously prepared to ignore them. He just glared at those who wanted to speak for Situ Yao and ignored their words.
The ministers all tried to persuade Situ Yao to speak up in his defense, but he just shook his head and continued, "I have long wanted to investigate this case. Even if my father didn't order me to investigate, I would have thoroughly investigated it."
There was no intention of giving up at all.
For a moment, the ministers were speechless and all praised Situ Yao's magnanimity.
The emperor glanced at Situ Yao, said nothing more, and turned to talk about other things.
Situ Yao had long been accustomed to the emperor's attitude towards him. Looking at the emperor's indifferent attitude towards him, he sighed silently in his heart.
After all, he was not interested in the emperor's favor, and he had long been accustomed to such neglect.
Situ Yao was given the important task of investigating the case. Since that day, he had very little time for himself, and Su Mengyan rarely saw Situ Yao.
She felt very distressed when she saw Situ Yao investigating cases day and night. The light in his study would be on for a long time every night.
When Su Mengyan saw this, she was also worried about Situ Yao's health.
At night, she lay in bed and couldn't fall asleep. Suddenly, she sat up and sighed.
She quietly slipped out of her yard and came to Situ Yao's study, where she saw that the light was still on.
"I really don't know how to take care of my body."
Su Mengyan muttered to herself and then quietly retreated.
When I came back, I was holding a bowl of hot egg custard.
She held it carefully and pushed open Situ Yao's door with her body.
Situ Yao seemed to be extremely sleepy and had fallen asleep with his head propped up on his back.
Su Mengyan felt very distressed when she saw him like this. She wanted to wake him up, but she was worried that she would disturb his sweet dream.
After he finally fell asleep, she thought about not waking him up, so she sat quietly aside and looked at Situ Yao's sleeping face.
Su Mengyan didn't know how long he had maintained the same posture. Her eyes were fixed on Situ Yao's sleeping face, and she once again sighed that his skin was so good.
Even though she has been staying up late in recent days, she still looks very hydrated.
Thinking of this, she unconsciously touched Situ Yao's face. At this moment, her hand was suddenly grabbed.
Su Mengyan's face immediately turned red, and she wanted to pull her hand out, but it was too late.
Situ Yao was looking at her with his eyes open.
"Why are you here?"
Because he had just woken up, his voice was still very hoarse.
Su Mengyan hesitated after hearing this and pointed to the egg custard on the table beside her. "I saw that the light was still on in your study at night. I was worried that you would be hungry, so I steamed some egg custard for you."
"You made this yourself?"
Situ Yao's eyes lit up.
Su Mengyan nodded and said, "Of course I did it, who else in this world would do it?"
After saying that, she blushed and looked at Situ Yao, pushing the egg custard in front of him, and said with an expectant look, "Try it. If it doesn't taste good, just throw it away."
Looking at Situ Yao's handsome face, Su Mengyan unconsciously covered her chest.
She shook her head and then stood up. "You eat first. I'll go back first."
Situ Yao looked at Su Mengyan and directly grabbed her hand, "You told me before that eating at night will make you fat."
Su Mengyan didn't know when she said this to Situ Yao. After hearing this, she turned around and looked at him, "So what?"
Situ Yao pursed his lips, then looked up at her, "I can't be the only one who is fat, you have to be too."
Su Mengyan looked at Situ Yao, unconsciously feeling a little bit sorry.
How does he know everything?
Helplessly, she could only sit back obediently and watch Situ Yao finish the egg custard mouthful by mouthful. Then she yawned and returned to her yard, falling headfirst onto the bed.
Situ Yao followed behind Su Mengyan, and when he saw her fall asleep, he smiled.
He gently rubbed Su Mengyan's head and said, "Thank you."
Su Mengyan smacked her lips twice and then turned around. I wonder what delicious food she was eating in her dream.
The next day, when the emperor left the court, he deliberately kept Situ Yao and Situ Zhao behind, as if he had something to say.
The ministers retreated one after another after discussing, but they were all talking about how the emperor was too partial.
Situ Yao was kept behind because the emperor wanted to ask about the progress of the case.
But he left Situ Zhao behind for his own personal reasons.
Seeing everyone leaving, Situ Zhao knelt down in front of the emperor and said, "Father, I have a favor to ask."
After hearing this, the emperor raised his head and looked at Situ Zhao, "What's the matter?"
Situ Zhao glanced at Situ Yao, then let out a breath and said, "I beg your Majesty to grant me and Mi Xue a marriage!"
Upon hearing this, the emperor raised his eyebrows slightly.
Situ Zhao didn't raise his head to notice the emperor's expression, and then he spoke, "This son has been fond of Mi Xue for a long time. I hope your Majesty will grant this son's wish."
Knowing that the emperor would not reject him, he still acted in a very paranoid manner, just to irritate Situ Yao.
But Situ Yao's reaction was always very calm, and he even said a few good words for Situ Zhao.
Situ Zhao originally wanted to take the opportunity to see Situ Yao's face change with anger, but he didn't expect that he would speak for him.
The emperor glanced at Situ Zhao, said a few other words, and then agreed directly.
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