Su Jinyue concealed nothing and briefly recounted what had happened.
But she didn't mention a word about her second brother's choice.
The emperor nodded slightly, "You are as smart and courageous as ever. Don't worry about the affairs of the Western Frontier. I will make proper arrangements."
Su Jinyue said softly, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty."
The emperor sighed softly, "I know that this matter has wronged you and Xiao Duo. Once this matter is settled, I will let them properly arrange your and Xiao Duo's wedding."
Su Jinyue pursed her lips and smiled, "I understand, and I will not let your majesty down."
At this time, the eunuch's voice came from outside the imperial study: "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince wants to see you."
The emperor showed a hint of fatigue in his eyes. "Let him in."
A moment later, Crown Prince Murong Jun walked into the imperial study and stood next to Su Jinyue.
"Father," Murong Jun glanced at Su Jinyue and saluted calmly.
"I came here to discuss countermeasures with you regarding the news from Western Xinjiang this morning."
The emperor nodded for him to continue, and Murong Jun reported in detail the tense situation between Western Xinjiang and the capital.
"…Although the intentions of the Western Frontier are unclear, their misconduct against the imperial court is obvious, and we need to take precautions early."
The emperor was silent for a moment and looked at Su Jinyue, "Miss Su, what do you think about this?"
Women should not discuss state affairs, let alone major events in the Western Frontier, but now it is His Majesty who is asking.
What's more, she has been involved in this matter, so she may have no choice but to speak out.
Su Jinyue thought for a moment and replied, "Your Majesty, Western Xinjiang has always been famous for border troubles. This incident is definitely not a test. They must have planned it for a long time. They can't just pick it up high and let it go easily."
The emperor nodded slightly, "It's time to send more troops to garrison the border. I sent Su Yan back to prevent them from letting their guard down."
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince began by saying, "I am willing to personally command the elite troops to ensure the stability of the border."
The emperor gave him an unfathomable look and said, "Okay, I agree."
Then he said to Su Jinyue: "Miss Su, you should stay in the palace for the time being for your safety. Besides, Yuzhu misses you very much, so just stay in the palace for a few days."
Su Jinyue hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded and said, "Yes, I will obey your order."
Su Jinyue and Murong Jun left the imperial study together.
When the palace servants along the way saw the Crown Prince and the eldest daughter of the Ningyuan Marquis's Mansion traveling together, they couldn't help but whisper to each other.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince is always so cold, but today he actually took the initiative to talk to others?"
"I heard that Miss Su and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince have always been friends. It seems that the rumors are true."
When they reached a quiet corridor, Murong Jun suddenly stopped and looked at her sideways, with the look of a crown prince in his eyes.
“Miss Su, it seems that the emperor trusts you very much, and he will not let you know even the things happening in Western Xinjiang.”
Su Jinyue chuckled, "I know what your highness wants to ask. I have absolutely no such intention."
Xiao Duo narrowed his eyes slightly, revealing an ambiguous smile on his face, "You are so determined, but it makes me feel very relieved. At least you will not agree to me, nor will you agree to my second brother."
"Ms. Su, I hope you can trust me more."
Su Jinyue raised her eyebrows slightly, "Your Highness, I am just a woman, and I don't want Your Highness to worry about me."
Murong Jun smiled faintly and said softly: "The palace is dangerous. I just hope that you will not be wronged in the palace. If you are wronged, feel free to come to me."
"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness."
A palace maid stepped forward and saluted, saying, "Miss Su, the Queen Mother wants to see you."
Su Jinyue was a little surprised, but still nodded to Murong Jun, then followed the palace maid to the empress dowager's bedroom.
"What is the matter that the Queen Mother is looking for me for?"
The maid smiled slightly, "The Queen Mother only said that she asked you to go see the Queen Mother when she knew Miss Su had entered the palace."
Su Jinyue was confused, but did not ask any more questions.
When she entered the Queen Mother's bedroom, she saw her sitting on the couch. When she saw her come in, a kind smile appeared on her face.
"Jinyue, come here quickly. I miss you so much."
After Su Jinyue bowed, she walked closer to the Queen Mother and said softly, "Your Majesty, are you well? I understand that you are worried about me."
The Queen Mother held Su Jinyue's hand and looked at her with satisfaction, "The Emperor always praises you for your intelligence and cleverness. I have also heard about you. You are such a good child."
"Thank you for the compliment, Queen Mother. I am ashamed."
The Queen Mother sighed softly and patted the back of her hand. "There has been some unrest in the uterus these days. You must be careful. I don't want to see anything happen to you."
"I'll take note of this and proceed with caution."
The Queen Mother looked at Su Jinyue and said to her, "I have some friendship with the Duke of Zhenguo Mansion. Now Xiao Duo is also feeling bad."
"Empress Dowager, Xiao Duo will be fine, don't worry too much."
After hearing what Su Jinyue said, the Queen Mother nodded and said, "You are right. When I first saw you, I thought you were a good kid. I was right about you."
"Your Majesty, you are too kind. I am not like what you said."
"You," the Queen Mother said with a smile, "don't be so humble."
The two chatted for a while before saying goodbye.
After coming out of the Queen Mother's bedroom, Su Jinyue returned to the palace where she was temporarily living.
It was already late at night. She sat by the window, looking at the palace lanterns in the distance, feeling a little uneasy.
Just as she was thinking, there was a noise from the window frame.
Su Jinyue turned her head and found that there was nothing outside the window behind her, so she turned her head again and continued to look out the window.
Squeak——
Another suspicious sound was heard in the room, and Su Jinyue immediately turned her head nervously!
"who?!"
The room inside the palace was cold and deserted, and no one answered her.
However, Su Jinyue felt that she was not the only one in the hall.
She picked up the scissors used to trim flowers and trees on the table, held them in her hand, and stood up. "I know someone is here, come out immediately!"
A figure walked out from the darkness.
Su Jinyue couldn't help but clench the scissors.
But when she saw clearly who was coming, she dropped the scissors and pounced on the man!
"Xiao Duo!"
Xiao Duo held her steadily and held her in his arms.
Su Jinyue hugged Xiao Duo, her eyes suddenly warmed up, "I was so scared, I thought someone broke in!"
Feeling the person in his arms hugging her tightly, Xiao Duo chuckled and stroked her back, "It's my fault for scaring you."
"No."
The palace here is quite remote, and Su Jinyue has no maids or eunuchs to serve her, so she can talk to Xiao Duo more freely.
The two of them sat at the table in the house. Xiao Duo said, "Didn't I give you a letter and ask you to go back home first? Why did you enter the palace?"
"I am worried that the people who arrested me may take other actions. Please inform His Majesty, and..."
Su Jinyue paused and looked up at Xiao Duo, "I'm more worried about you."
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