Royal Palace - Laiyin Palace
In the dead of night, Shen Jiadai disregarded the obstruction of those outside and barged directly into the Queen's palace. At this time, the Queen was still awake and was reading history books at her desk.
The dim candlelight cast flickering shadows on the wall, making it feel like stepping into a dream.
Queen Shen raised her head, her gaze sharp as she looked at her. "What happened?"
Thanks to A Miao, Shen Jiadai has become much more composed, no longer loud and boisterous, and even her tone of voice has become gentler.
“Aunt, just now when the meal was being served, I had someone send my cousin a dish of roasted mutton, but I heard from Xiangxiu, the girl beside him, that my cousin took a group of men and went out of the city.”
Queen Shen lowered her head and asked slowly, "Have you found out where the young prince went?"
"That's why I rushed to my aunt's place to report the situation!"
Queen Shen understood the meaning behind the words, waved her hand, and signaled Ah Miao to leave first.
Amiao was an extremely clever maid. Not only did she go out herself, but she also dismissed all the maids on night watch and closed the doors and windows tightly.
Seeing that no one was in the room, Shen Jiadai leaned down to Queen Shen's side and said calmly, "It was our people who made the move. The young prince got wind of it from somewhere and led his men after them. It must be for that woman!"
Queen Shen frowned and stared coldly at her, "Didn't you already give that girl the jade? Why are you still being hunted down!"
Shen Jiadai's face was particularly unpleasant, and she stammered for a long time without making herself clear.
“Speak properly. Don’t tremble at the slightest trouble. I can’t stand the way you are.”
Shen Jiadai breathed a sigh of relief and nodded slightly. "They've mistaken the person! They killed a man on the road to exile! That girl didn't even have a chance to show the jade pendant she had!"
"Foolish!" Queen Shen slammed her hand on the table. "Where did you find these idiots? They almost ruined my plans! If your cousin finds out that we sent people to kill that girl, how am I supposed to face him after this!"
Seeing her aunt's anger, Shen Jiadai's eyes darted away. After a long pause, she finally spoke softly, "Aunt, I was wrong... Two years ago, I saw some highly skilled martial artists from the Central Plains in distress, so I took them in so they could be mobilized at any time, so... so..."
Upon hearing this, Queen Shen's face darkened even further. "You! You mean you sent a group of people from the Central Plains to assassinate me! You idiot!"
Shen Jiadai knelt down with a thud, not daring to lift her head. Fortunately, Queen Shen dismissed everyone, otherwise she would have lost face big time today!
"Aunt, please forgive me! I know I was wrong. I will discuss everything with you from now on."
"Everyone in the palace knows that only the assassins you have are from the Central Plains! And yet you still chose to send someone from the Central Plains!! You...you're deliberately trying to drive me crazy, aren't you?"
Queen Shen had never been so angry. She thought that her relationship with her son had improved, but today, because of this disturbance, it was going to be back to square one!
"Enough! Enough! What's the use of blaming you? It's all because you were spoiled since you were little and didn't have your own mother by your side. So there are some rules and some things that I didn't want to restrict you too much. I just thought that you were my only niece and I should dote on you more. I never thought that I would raise you into a hothouse flower with no sense of propriety at all."
Queen Shen was so angry that she spoke recklessly, even saying things like Shen Jiadai lost her mother at a young age.
Then, as the words were about to come out, Queen Shen saw Shen Jiadai's red and swollen eyes and immediately softened her heart.
"Alright, go back and rest. I will send someone to investigate this matter as soon as possible. If anyone asks, remember this: make sure you never sent anyone to kill that girl. Do you understand?"
Shen Jiadai nodded repeatedly, and after admitting her mistakes several times, she lifted the hem of her skirt and left Laiyin Palace.
After the person left, A Miao pushed open the door and came in.
By the dim candlelight, one could see the increasingly aged Queen resting her head on one hand, as if lost in thought.
"Your Majesty, what has happened?"
"You... quickly send a few assassins to intercept the young prince on the way. Remember, just make a show of it and don't hurt anyone."
A Miao was completely confused. "Your Majesty, where do you mean to go?"
Queen Shen's voice was hoarse, as if she were already exhausted. "Summon Zexueshan, send someone quickly! Remember! They must be someone who cannot speak, and they are not allowed to actually hurt the young prince, otherwise, I will exterminate their entire family."
Having served the Queen for a long time, Ah Miao naturally knew what she meant by "interception".
Upon hearing this, he nodded and continued combing Queen Shen's hair.
The next morning, a light mist drifted at the foot of the snow-capped mountain.
Song He'er sat up all night without closing her eyes.
When the curtain was lifted, Jiang Huaifu had already ordered people to set up the pot and start cooking rice.
Song He'er wanted to say goodbye to him, after all, their group couldn't delay any longer and had to move on quickly.
Perhaps the men of the General's Mansion are ahead; if we follow along the road, we'll surely catch up!
Thinking of this, Song He'er started walking towards the military tent where Jiang Huaifu was staying...
His safety was of utmost importance, so seven or eight soldiers took turns guarding the outside. One of them even stopped Song He'er when he saw her approaching.
"Who should I look for?"
"I want to see your young prince."
The soldiers didn't want to let anyone in, but Jiang Huaifu, who was inside, heard the noise and immediately dismissed the soldiers.
"Come in!"
Upon receiving the order, Song He'er lifted the tent flap. As soon as she entered, she was enveloped by a warm current. There was actually a stove burning in the tent. Weren't they afraid of it catching fire?
"May Your Highness be well."
Song He'er followed the custom and performed the Xizhou etiquette with him.
Jiang Huaifu looked up at her with unusual patience. "What is it?"
"Thank you for saving us yesterday, but I don't have anything to repay you with. I have a bowl here, it's an heirloom. If you put soup or food in it and cover it, it will stay warm all day. The weather in Xizhou is unpredictable, so please take care of yourself. Please take this to warm yourself up..."
This is the thermos bowl that Song He'er used in modern times. In ancient times, wouldn't it have become a rare treasure?
Anyway, as the prince of Xizhou, he lacked nothing. He didn't care for gold, silver, or antiques, so he was more attracted to these cheap and practical items.
Jiang Huaifu took the bowl, examined it carefully, and asked, "Did you use this?"
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