After lunch, Helian Su sent someone to send Helian Yu back to Fengyang Pavilion.

The Imperial Master's Office delivered the message: Today the rain continues and it is cold, so there is no need to leave the palace.

Helian Yu slept until the evening, feeling very comfortable.

Perhaps it was because spring had arrived and after the rain, the coldness subsided a lot, new buds grew on the branches, the gray-brown wood woke up, and all things came back to life.

After about ten days, the situation in the palace was much better than before.

Especially the Imperial Garden.

Helian Yu seldom had the opportunity to go to the Imperial Garden. Firstly, it was too cold in winter; secondly, she had to go to the Imperial Master's Mansion and had no time to visit the Imperial Garden.

Although the weather has cooled, it is still chilly. Helian Yu is still wearing winter palace attire, all in red, with only Chang An and Xing Chun following behind her.

"Your Highness, the pond in front has just been filled with red crucian carps, which are swimming happily. They seem to be associated with the pair of red satin cotton shoes with goldfish embroidery on your feet."

Helian Yu looked down at the red-headed shoes and said, "Indeed, is there any fish food?"

At this time, Xingchun came back from somewhere with a plate of fish food in his hand.

Helian Yu couldn't help but admire Chang An and Xing Chun for being so thoughtful and well prepared.

Helian Yu stepped onto the pavilion on the pond, grabbed a handful of fish food and threw it into the pond.

Golden, red, and white fish all poked their heads out, gathering together in a group, creating green ripples on the pond water.

"Sister, you accompanied His Majesty to appreciate jade articles yesterday, and today you got another jade ruyi. I really envy you, my sisters."

There were sounds of laughter and chatter on the path. Helian Yu put down the fish food and reached out his hand to Chang An.

Chang An wiped her carefully with a handkerchief.

After Helian Yu wiped his hands, the group of palace concubines who were chatting and laughing walked out of the path, and the two groups happened to run into each other.

Helian Yu looked at them and felt that they were unfamiliar faces. They were all pretty and there was still pride in their eyes.

Helian Yu asked Chang An softly, "Is there a queen who is a concubine?"

"No, they are all new ladies entering the palace. Your Highness does not need to bow to them."

"That's good."

Helian Yu lost interest in feeding the fish and left the pavilion.

Although the palace concubines had never formally met Princess Zhaoyang, on the day of the palace selection, a group of beauties selected in the afternoon saw her in the dining hall.

The concubines stepped forward and saluted Helian Yu, "I pay my respects to Princess Zhaoyang."

"No need to be so polite, ladies. Get up quickly." Helian Yuxu helped and then withdrew his hand. "I still have homework to do in the afternoon, so I won't stay any longer. Please do as you please, ladies."

Just as Helian Yu was about to leave, a lady in green stopped her.

"I've heard that Princess Zhaoyang is very pretty, with the appearance of the late queen. Seeing her today, I can see that she is indeed extraordinary."

Helian Yu turned around and looked at her, "Who are you?"

"I am Concubine Lan from Zhongcui Palace."

"Is there something wrong?" Helian Yu asked her.

"Your Majesty likes to visit me these days, but my palace is shabby and there are not many interesting things. I would like to ask Zhaoyang for a few."

Helian Yu was surprised: "What?"

Is Concubine Lan seriously ill? What does the competition for favor in the harem have to do with her? They are just strangers, and Concubine Lan actually asked her for something? She was scolded by her master as a "little glutton" who only eats and does not poop! Chang An and Xing Chun looked at each other, not understanding.

"I am also considering for Your Majesty. I wonder what Zhaoyang thinks?" Concubine Lan stared at Helian Yu eagerly, insisting that she express her attitude.

"Since Lady Lan wants to make Father feel comfortable, she should ask for his opinion. It is better to ask him in person. If he likes something, he will ask the Ministry of Internal Affairs to send it to your palace." Helian Yu yawned like a lazy cat. "Lady Lan, I am sick and need to go back to take medicine. If you are shy and don't want to ask Father, I will ask for you."

Lady Lan lowered her eyes and said, "Let me ask myself."

Then, Lady Lan gave Chang An an overbearing look and said, "The princess is sick and weak, why don't you take good care of her and take her back to take medicine?"

"Thank you for the reminder, Noble Lady Lan." Chang An responded neither servilely nor arrogantly, then bowed and asked Helian Yu, "Your Highness, it will take another hour for the decoction to be ready. Why don't you go to the Yangxin Palace to talk to His Majesty? His Majesty was still thinking about you yesterday. It just so happens that the Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince are here today."

"Alright. I just happen to need help from my fourth brother."

Helian Yu took Chang An and Xing Chun away, and only a group of newlywed concubines were left in the Imperial Garden.

"Sister, Princess Zhaoyang doesn't seem to like..."

Lady Lan lazily lifted her eyelids and lightly stroked her cheek with her armored fingers. "Zhaoyang is a princess and is destined to get married. Even if she is popular, can she stay popular for ten years?"

The concubines behind were silent and dared not say a word or agree.

They didn't dare to speculate about Princess Zhaoyang's favor, but Concubine Lan was so bold as to offend Princess Zhaoyang and Chang An beside her, and she said such words. Her good days would not last long.

Princess Zhaoyang has an older brother who is the crown prince and is backed by a national teacher who is above everyone else. She is better off than Concubine Lan, whose father is only a third-rank official.

On the other side, Helian Yu took small steps and ran towards the Yangxin Palace. Chang An and Xingchun followed quickly, reminding Helian Yu to run slower from time to time.

There were some noises outside the Yangxin Palace. Chang Hai went out to take a look and quickly stopped Helian Yu. "Your Highness, His Majesty is discussing important matters with the Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince. Please wait in the side hall for a moment. I will go in and inform them."

"No hurry, let's talk after they finish talking." Helian Yu waved his hand considerately and asked, "Do you have pine nut cake, coconut cake, crystal dragon and phoenix cake, flower cup longan, and candied ginkgo?"

"...Yes, please wait a moment."

Chang Hai stepped out and told people to serve the snacks.

About half an hour later, Helian Su and the Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince entered the side hall.

At that time, Helian Yu had finished his meal and found a book to read.

"It's really rare to see Zhaoyang studying."

Helian Yu put the book on the table and jumped off the stool. Chang Anwei helped her up and then stepped aside.

"Fourth brother! I have something to talk to you about!"

Helian Su raised his hand to stop Helian Yu from rushing towards Helian Chi, and put one hand on her head, "What? Can't you see me and the prince?"

"I see." Helian Yu pointed at Helian Chi, "But I'm here to find my fourth brother."

"What do you want with him?"

"secret."

"Alright." Helian Su released his hand. "Is it inappropriate for me and the Crown Prince to be here? Do I need to make room for the two of you?"

"That's fine, my fourth brother and I will go..."

"Zhaoyang." Helian Su glanced at him with his majestic phoenix eyes, "You dare to think so."

"You brought it up yourself, not me. Why are you slandering me..." Helian Yu rushed to Helian Chi's legs, "I'm taking Fourth Brother away, you guys take care."

Before Helian Su and the prince could respond, Helian Yu had already dragged Helian Chi out of the palace. Chang An and Xingchun bowed and hurriedly followed.

"I just got too used to her."

The prince looked at their backs and said softly, "Prince Zhaoyang is straightforward, so father will naturally like him."

"After the fall of Nanzhao, were the royal family members completely wiped out?" Helian Su suddenly changed the subject.

"Destroy them all."

Helian Su turned around and approached Helian Sheng. Seeing that Helian Sheng had a gentle and noble attitude, he raised his foot and kicked him hard.

Helian Sheng was kicked to the ground and quickly knelt on the ground respectfully with his body straight.

"Prince, is the Nanzhao royal family really wiped out?"

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