Situ Xunxiao's words made everyone present pause for a moment. They had thought that they would soon achieve what they were looking for, but they had never expected that there would be such an accident.

The first person to react was Xiang Bichi. She nodded to Situ Xunxiao in a serious tone, "The princess's poison is the most important. Bichi is also worried."

Lin Yin, who was caught in the lead, was naturally unhappy. However, having lost the initiative, she could only ask with concern, "Is the princess in good health?"

Zong Zheng Xiaoting looked at the people present and nodded slightly, "I am not in any serious trouble for now. Since the prince has this plan, let's talk about it when we get back."

Zong Zheng Xiaoting turned to Qingqing and said, "General Yuan has worked hard these days. After all, General Yuan is from a noble family. Your marriage cannot be rushed. I think that since you and the prince are going to Tianxi Kingdom, then you and General Yuan's marriage should be held in Luozha Kingdom."

"But Princess, who will serve you now that Qingqing is gone? Besides, there must be someone in this palace." Qingqing seemed anxious.

"Ningshuang and Xiaohong are my right-hand men, aren't they?" Zongzheng Xiaoting said with a smile, "Don't be so stubborn and think about staying with me for the rest of my life. I have discussed with the prince that Xiaohong will stay with me in Tianxi Kingdom, and Ningshuang will stay in the palace to take care of everything for me. As for you, you will come back when we are married."

The master and the servant sang in unison, coordinating the drama that had been set up long ago. After a conversation, everyone on the scene had their own thoughts.

Ning Shuang lowered her head, her heart was filled with joy. She was a little uneasy about her previous mistakes, but after Zong Zheng Xiaoting told her to take care of the affairs of Prince Zhan's mansion, she began to breathe a sigh of relief. For her, if the master didn't trust her, he would never have entrusted all the important matters to her. Moreover, he said it in front of the prince, which meant that the prince had no doubts about her.

However, when Zong Zheng Xiaoting's words fell into Xiang Bichi and Lin Yin's ears, they felt something else. Although the issue of the concubine had resolved Gong Yunfei's problem, something unexpected had happened. Although the prince had said that they would discuss it again when they came back, they also vaguely understood that the real source required the princess's consent. Moreover, when the princess left the Zhan Palace, she left her personal maids behind, and Ning Shuang took care of the affairs of the palace. It is possible that this was to observe them carefully in order to determine the candidate for the concubine in her absence.

Xiang Bi Chi raised the corners of her lips. It must be so. Before, the observation of the three of them was based on the situation of the prince or princess in the palace. After layers of screening, the three of them were left. Now, it is time to choose a concubine. From the princess's point of view, she naturally does not want this person to surpass her in the future.

While everyone was talking, Nighthawk also appeared in the hall, "Your Majesty, the Emperor invites you and the Princess to the palace for a talk."

"Got it." Situ Xunxiao nodded, and everyone withdrew after recognizing their appearance. Zongzheng Xiaoting and Situ Xunxiao also ate their breakfast slowly, and then slowly got up and went to the palace.

When Zong Zheng Xiaoting and Situ Xunxiao entered Yu's study, they saw the Queen Mother sitting aside with a cautious look on her face, and Gong Yunyang's face was obviously a little ugly. Zong Zheng Xiaoting couldn't help but laugh secretly. The Queen Mother must have been worried that the result of the discussion would be unfavorable to her, so when she learned that Gong Yunyang had summoned them to the palace, she hurriedly stayed in Yu's study. If not, Gong Yunyang wouldn't have such an ugly look on his face at this moment, and...

Zong Zheng Xiaoting lowered his head and saw that Gong Yunyang's feet were tilted in the opposite direction of the Queen Mother, which means that Gong Yunyang was eager to keep a distance from the Queen Mother. Zong Zheng Xiaoting looked at the direction of Gong Yunyang's feet and raised the corners of his lips. This is turning the feet. People's feet will involuntarily adjust the direction to the desired direction. No matter how polite or happy he is, he can't hide that they don't want to continue the conversation, or just greet politely. Obviously, Gong Yunyang is unwilling to communicate with the Queen Mother at this moment.

The two bowed to the emperor and the empress dowager, and then sat down. Gong Yunyang watched the two's behavior, and there was no sign of a cold war. He also understood that the incident last night, seeing how close they were, must have created the illusion of a cold war in order to paralyze Gong Yunfei. Thinking of this, Gong Yunyang couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.

"I'm looking for you today regarding the matter of Imperial Physician Chen." Gong Yunyang spoke first.

"Doctor Chen?" Zong Zheng Xiaoting frowned. "What did Doctor Chen do wrong?"

"I am not here to call you to task, but I have some requests to discuss with the princess regarding the queen mother's health." Gong Yunyang waved his hand, "I wonder if the princess is willing to let Doctor Chen stay in the palace for a while?"

Hearing Gong Yunyang's words, Zong Zheng Xiaoting blinked in confusion, "Is this what the emperor meant, or what the empress dowager meant?"

"No matter whose intention it is, it's all for the Queen Mother's good, isn't it?" Gong Yunyang asked back, but all he got was Zong Zheng Xiaoting shaking his head repeatedly.

Zong Zheng Xiaoting looked at the unhappy face of the empress dowager and couldn't help but feel a little angry. This old woman really thought her life was more noble than others? "Haha, I'm sorry, I can't agree to it."

Zong Zheng Xiaoting was decisive and left no room for negotiation.

"Princess Zhan is being a little unkind. I am the empress dowager, shouldn't you take my health into consideration?" The empress dowager looked unfriendly as she scolded Zong Zheng Xiaoting.

However, what responded to her was Zong Zheng Xiaoting's innocent look, "Xiaoting really can't understand what the Queen Mother said. First of all, this Doctor Chen is my retainer, and I should make the arrangements. Secondly, the Queen Mother's physical condition is not worse than mine. Besides, does the Queen Mother dare to use my retainers?"

The person who was speaking was smiling and seemed very sincere, but the person who was listening to her was indeed very sad. She only cared about her own life, but forgot that if Zong Zheng Xiaoting wanted to detoxify, Doctor Chen was by her side and could take her life at any time.

This Zong Zheng Xiaoting not only mocked me for ignoring her life, but also indirectly threatened me, asking me what the consequences would be if I forced Doctor Chen!

The empress dowager was so embarrassed that she could only get angry and didn't know how to react. Gong Yunyang, who was standing aside, couldn't help but curl his lips when he saw Zong Zheng Xiaoting's fearless look.