Chapter 23 The Evil Milk Melon
The clamor in the Golden Palace finally dissipated, and the court officials seemed to have experienced an invisible storm. Their faces were solemn and their steps were hurried.
[Zhou Baopi of the Nangong family, wuwuwuwu... exploiting child labor~~~~There is no one with a good heart in the Nangong family. A bunch of vixens...]
It was like a devilish sound filling everyone's ears, and the look of despair on her face when she was half-supported and half-carried by Nangong Ye into the sedan chair was deeply imprinted in everyone's mind.
Prince Yong's chilling gaze swept across the room, silently declaring both ownership and warning. Crown Prince Nangong Chengqian rubbed his nose, rarely stepping forward to fight for it. He simply watched the sedan chair recede with a complicated expression. Who would dare to provoke this young ancestor without fear of death?
Not to mention that the emperor's brother-in-law treated her like a "human lie detector" and "truth radar," even the killer beside her could literally tear someone apart with his bare hands! For a moment, all the restless thoughts retreated into their shells, and the entire circle of power in the capital took on an eerie, cautious calm.
Everyone reached a consensus:
[If you can't afford to offend, you can afford to avoid it! If you see that little ancestor of the Dongfang family, avoid her! If you really can't avoid her, just pretend to be deaf and dumb and act as a background figure!]
However, this peace was broken after three days.
Three quarters past three in the morning, Fengyi Palace.
Familiar scene, familiar recipe.
The head palace maid Lian'er, along with several strong maids, skillfully carried out the daily "wake up + feed bitter tea + pack" assembly line operations.
"Princess, wake up! It's time to get up! We have to go to court today!"
Lian'er's voice was gentle but carried unquestionable power.
"Oh...don't...let me sleep..."
Dongfang Yuning clung to the quilt like an octopus, his voice unclear and filled with a strong sobbing tone.
[Zhou Paopi of the Nangong family! Devil! Beast! Wuuwuwuwu… It’s only what time now… It’s not even daybreak! Exploiting child labor! I’m going to file a labor arbitration lawsuit against you! I’m filing a complaint with the emperor!]
The inner broadcast sounded on time, resentment was soaring to the sky, Fang Yuan... well, at least everyone in the entire Fengyi Palace could hear it clearly, and they all looked at their noses and hearts, their mouths twitching, trying their best to endure.
[Tongzi! Save me! Send me back to modern times! I want my Simmons mattress! I want my air-conditioned quilt! I want to sleep until I wake up naturally! Daddy… Mommy… Brother… Help me… I want to sleep… Wuuuuuuu…]
The wailing continues and is very contagious.
System 118 felt like its core processor was about to crash from the shockwave of resentment. It tried to respond with the most gentle and soothing electronic voice:
[Host baby, baby~ kiss~~ good boy~~ I know, I know, getting up early is too painful! But, think about it later! Think about the Golden Palace! Think about the melon fields full of civil and military officials! Think about those princes, princesses, princes, and princesses!
Those are all walking, ripe, sweet melons! Refresh yourself, dear, I've already drunk the bitter tea, and this... just a little boost? Just a little boost? Think about the big melons that might come later!]
The system tries hard to paint a rosy picture, trying to tempt the host to stand up by "eating melons".
After several struggles, Dongfang Yuning was finally "armed" and stuffed into the sedan chair heading to the palace.
She looked listless, leaning against the wall of the sedan chair, her eyes blank and her lips pouting so much that an oil bottle could be hung on them.
Outside the palace gates, Dongfang Yanru, Dongfang Qichen, and Dongfang Liezheng, father and son, had been waiting for a long time. Hearing the distant, clear whispers of "exploiting child labor...vixen..." piercing through the sedan chair curtains, Dongfang Yanru clutched his chest, feeling a pain in his heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys, tears welling in his eyes.
My dearest! You've suffered so much! This black-hearted royal family!
Dongfang Qichen and Dongfang Liezheng both had dark faces and gnashed teeth. Their eyes, as they looked towards the sedan chair, were filled with heartache for their younger sister and raging anger towards the Nangong family (especially the emperor and the prince who had abducted their younger sister).
[Damn Nangong Ye! He can't even protect his own wife! ]
[You tyrant! How dare you torture my sister like this!]
The sedan chair stopped. As soon as the curtain was lifted a crack by a palace attendant, a large, bony hand with light calluses reached in. Nangong Ye didn't give the Crown Prince or anyone else a chance to get close today. He simply ignored the irritated looks from the Dongfang father and son and carefully led the droopy little figure out.
"Ning'er, be careful with your steps."
His voice was low and gentle, filled with deep, unresolved heartache. Seeing the faint green shadows in her eyes and the aggrieved look on her face, Nangong Ye clenched his fists, wishing he could take her away right now.
Dongfang Yuning's lips pursed, stimulated by the cold wind in the early morning, and full of grievances, tears instantly swirled in her eye sockets, and she looked so pitiful.
[Wuwu... Brother Aye... You are still the best... They all bully me...]
The voice from her heart, with a sobbing tone, softly entered Nangong Ye's ears, making his heart tighten even more.
Dongfang Yanru's heart was broken when he saw this:
My poor little darling! Daddy's heart is so broken! You've suffered so much!
The ministers waiting to attend the court: 【!!!】
My inner alarm bells are ringing!
[It's over! My little ancestor is in an extremely bad mood today! Dark clouds are covering the sky! Thunder and lightning are flashing! The court is in danger today!]
[Shrink, shrink! Lower your presence! Can't see me, can't see me... Don't let the little ancestor stare at you! The melon field is definitely going to explode today!]
However, the expected storm did not occur in the Golden Palace.
Emperor Nangong Yu sat upright on the dragon throne, his eyes sweeping over his sister-in-law who was looking listless and trying hard to keep her eyes open but still getting a little sleepy, then looking at his younger brother beside her whose eyes could kill, and the three unfriendly-looking "sister-protecting female demons" of the Dongfang family. Rarely, his psychological (rational) and emotional (intellectual) thoughts were (occupied) in an instant.
He coughed lightly and announced a piece of news that instantly cheered up Dongfang Yuning:
"Lord Dongfang is growing old and has worked tirelessly for the country. His daughter, Princess Yuning, has also made great contributions in praying for the well-being of the country. I hereby grant Princess Yuning permission to return home with her father for three days of leave. Three days later, at noon, she will attend court with the Grand Tutor and the Vice Minister."
boom--!
Like the sound of nature!
Dongfang Yuning suddenly raised his head, and all the sleepiness disappeared in an instant. His beautiful big eyes were wide open and surprisingly bright, filled with unbelievable ecstasy.
[Tongzi! Tongzi! Did you hear that?! Did I hear that right?! This Zhou Paopi brother-in-law actually gave me the day off?! Three days! Three whole days! I can go home?! I can sleep in?! I don’t have to get up at the 11am hour?!]
The voices in their hearts were like happy fireworks, crackling and exploding in the minds of everyone in the hall, filled with the great joy of surviving the disaster.
System 118 was so excited that its electronic voice was trembling:
[That's right! Host! It's absolutely true! It's vacation time! Three days! I'm free! I can lie down and relax!]
Nangong Ye: [……]
Dongfang, his father and his sons: [!!!]
(Exultant! Tears streaming down my face! The black-hearted emperor has finally opened his eyes!)
Ministers: [!!!]
(Everyone breathed a collective sigh of relief, feeling as if the dark clouds above their heads had instantly dispersed, and the sun was shining brightly! Three days! At least three days of peace and tranquility! Thank you for the emperor's great grace!)
After leaving the court, Dongfang Yanru ran as fast as he could, carefully protecting his beloved daughter. He ignored the sympathetic or inquiring looks of all his colleagues and went straight to the Taifu Mansion.
Dongfang Qichen and Dongfang Liezheng stood on the left and right like door gods, scanning the surroundings vigilantly to prevent any "uninvited guests" who might disturb their sister/daughter's vacation.
The Taifu Mansion had already received the news and was decorated with lights and colorful lanterns (although it was a bit exaggerated, it was enough to express the joy). The mistress Li Zhen'er and her servants were waiting at the door early, looking eagerly.
When she saw her master and two sons protecting the pretty figure, Li's tears fell.
"Ning'er! Damn Ning'er!"
Mrs. Li stepped forward quickly, hugged her daughter in her arms, and felt her up and down, as if she had not gone to court for a few days, but had just returned from the Western Paradise to obtain Buddhist scriptures.
"You've lost weight! You've become darker! Didn't you eat well? Didn't you sleep well? Let mom take a look!"
Dongfang Yuning also hugged her mother tightly, her nose sore:
[Mom! Home is still the best! Your embrace is the warmest! Woohoo… Finally, I don’t have to drink bitter tea anymore…]
System 118 timely supplement:
[Host, I've detected that Mrs. Li is very emotional. Her maternal love is at its maximum! I suggest you give her more hugs!]
Dongfang Yanru was wiping his tears beside him. Dongfang Qichen and Dongfang Liezheng looked at the scene of their mother and sister hugging each other. Their cold expressions softened and their eyes were full of tenderness.
However, this warm and peaceful atmosphere lasted less than half a day.
The news of Princess Fuxing's return spread like wildfire throughout the capital. Naturally, it also reached the ears of someone who had been separated for over a decade but still harbored a lingering desire for evil—the old lady of the Dongfang family, Old Lady Fang.
Back then, Old Lady Fang favored her youngest son, Dongfang Yanbai, and his younger daughter-in-law, Lady Yao, to an outrageous degree. When her eldest daughter-in-law, Li Zhen'er, was eight months pregnant with Dongfang Yuning, Lady Yao dared to shove her in public over a minor argument.
Instead of reprimanding Yao, Old Lady Fang accused Li Zhen'er of being "spoiled," "ignorant," and "offending her younger siblings." As a result, Li Zhen'er fell and went into premature labor, narrowly escaping death and nearly losing both her life.
When the Li family learned of this, they were furious and brought their men to the Dongfang family's house, smashing it to pieces (the family had not yet been divided). Dongfang Yanru could no longer tolerate this and was completely heartbroken. He ignored the pressure of "filial piety" and forcibly decided to divide the family. He moved out of the old house with his wife and children, and completely severed ties with Mrs. Fang and Dongfang Yanbai's family, never to have any contact with them again!
From then on, there were two "Dongfang families" in the capital city - the noble and prominent Taifu Mansion, and the increasingly declining Dongfang Yanbai family.
Over the years, relying on her status as the "biological mother", Old Lady Fang often came to the door of the Taifu Mansion to make a fuss, cry, ask for money and things, and accuse Dongfang Yanru of being unfilial. Dongfang Yanru always blocked her with "alimony" or simply asked the doorman to "politely" ask her to leave.
Li hated the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law even more, and regarded them as her enemies who caused her premature birth and almost took away her Ning'er!
This time, she heard that the little granddaughter who was born with mental retardation (according to outside rumors) but has now become the emperor's favorite "lucky star" has returned and has received "countless rewards" in the palace (Old Lady Fang imagined it herself), and her greedy heart instantly became active.
In her opinion, all the glory and wealth of Dongfang Yuning should belong to her, her grandmother! If she didn't ask for it, wouldn't it be a bargain for that unfilial eldest son and that sickly daughter-in-law?
So, on the morning of the second day after Dongfang Yuning returned home, Old Lady Fang, along with her equally mean, greedy and arrogant daughter-in-law, Yao, stormed into the gate of the Taifu Mansion with great vigor and high spirits!
"Open the door! Open the door quickly! I want to see my promising and lucky granddaughter! Let her come out to greet her grandmother!"
Old Mrs. Fang was shouting outside the door in her unique, sharp voice with an air of seniority, and with a cane in her hand, she was knocking loudly on the magnificent vermilion lacquered door of the Taifu Mansion.
Yao chimed in, her voice equally harsh:
"That's right! Mother is Yu Ning's grandmother! Now that she has the emperor's favor and has become a lucky star, shouldn't she be filial to her grandmother who worked so hard to raise her father? What's the point of hiding in there?
"Open the door quickly! If you don't open the door, we will scream! Let the neighbors judge and see how this Taifu Mansion treats my dear mother and grandmother!"
The doorman had long received strict orders from the master and his wife not to let these two shrews in and disturb the princess. But facing the banner of filial piety, he did not dare to use violence and could only persuade them with kind words:
"Old Madam, Second Madam, the princess has just returned home and needs to rest. The master and his wife said that your maintenance will be paid every month without any deduction. Please go back."
"fart!"
Old Lady Fang spat.
"Who cares about that filthy money! I want to see my granddaughter! She is the blood of my Dongfang family, and her blessing is my blessing!
She got so many good things in the palace, shouldn't she share some with her uncle and aunt? Her uncle is having a hard time, and she, as his niece, just watches helplessly? How unfilial! An ungrateful person! Just like her father!"
Inside the mansion.
Dongfang Yuning was lying in her mother's warm embrace, enjoying the long-lost maternal love, eating the novel snacks specially collected by her brothers, and listening to System 118 telling her the latest gossip in the capital. She was living a happy life.
[Host! Alert! Alert! Level 1 alert!]
The voice of System 118 suddenly became sharp and urgent.
[A powerful negative energy entity has been detected impacting the gates of the residence! Targets: Granny Fang (host's grandmother), Yao (host's aunt)! Danger Level: SSS! Attached Mental Pollution Attack: Moral Blackmail MAX! Tantrum MAX! Greed MAX!]
Dongfang Yuning almost choked on the snack in his mouth:
[What?! They dare to come?!]
System 118 quickly instilled in Dongfang Yuning all the bad deeds, like pouring beans, about how Old Lady Fang was partial to Li Zhener, how Yao pushed her and caused her to give birth prematurely and almost die, and how she came to ask for money and slandered Dongfang Yanru as unfilial in recent years.
[Wow! Terrible! Scumbag!]
Dongfang Yuning was furious when he heard this, and clenched his fists.
[You pushed my mom and caused me to have a premature birth? You still want to take advantage of me? No way! Tongzi, do you have any gossip about them? The more explosive the better! I'm going to ruin their reputation!]
[Deep scan in progress... Beep beep! Shocking discovery! Host, get your melon seeds and bench ready!]
The sound of System 118 was filled with the excitement of discovering a treasure.
At this time, the shouting and cursing outside became louder and louder. Old Mrs. Fang began to cry and scold Dongfang Yanru.
"Unfilial"
"Forgetting one's roots"
"Letting my wife bully me"
Slandering Li as a "fox woman"
"Instigating the husband to disown his mother"
Even started to curse Dongfang Yuning
"Bad Luck"
"You will get your comeuppance sooner or later"!
Inside the mansion, Dongfang Yanru was trembling with anger, his face livid. Mrs. Li was even more furious, her face pale. She hugged her daughter tightly, her body trembling slightly, as the painful memories were brought back to her.
Dongfang Qichen and Dongfang Liezheng clenched their fists so hard that they made a clattering sound, their eyes were ice-cold. If they were not concerned about their status and the shackles of filial piety, they really wanted to rush out and throw those two shrews far away.
Dongfang Yuning's face darkened as he listened to those vicious curses.
【Tongzi, explode the melon! 】
[Here I come! Host, first of all, why is Old Lady Fang so partial to Dongfang Yanbai? The answer is revealed: because Dongfang Yanbai is not Dongfang Ting’s biological son at all!
He was the bastard child that Old Lady Fang had secretly conceived with a butcher named Wang from the next street, while hiding her husband's secrets from her.
boom--!
This piece of news was like a bolt from the blue, instantly shocking everyone who could hear the voices!
Dongfang Yanru: [!!!]
(As if struck by lightning, he stumbled a step, only to catch himself on the table to avoid falling. His eyes were filled with great shock and... a hint of absurd understanding.)
Li: [?!]
(Covering mouth, in disbelief.)
Dongfang Qichen, Dongfang Liezheng:
【!!! 】
(Looks at his father, stunned.)
The Royal Guards who protect (and monitor) from the dark: [!!!]
(He silently clenched his little notebook and quickly recorded: Shocking secret! Dongfang family scandal! Report to His Majesty immediately!)
Old Mrs. Fang and Miss Yao were still cursing outside the mansion, completely unaware that their biggest secret had been exposed.
【Wow! That's awesome!】
Dongfang Yuning applauded inwardly.
[No wonder he was so partial to me! It turns out he was just feeling guilty! So what happened next?]
【Later?】
System 118 continues to expose information,
Old Master Dongfang Ting had actually been vaguely aware of this, but due to his reputation and the situation at the time, he chose to forbear. Old Lady Fang's family had some influence, so he chose to endure it. But before he died, he privately instructed Dongfang Yanru to protect the family business and be wary of Old Lady Fang and Dongfang Yanbai, and hinted that Dongfang Yanbai's background was suspicious.
This is also one of the reasons why Dongfang Yanru was so decisive in separating from the family later on! Old Lady Fang has been desperately trying to make money from the Taifu Mansion for years. Firstly, she's greedy by nature, and secondly, she wants to subsidize her useless bastard son and equally greedy daughter-in-law! They don't care about you, their host, at all. They only care about how much money your 'blessings' can be exchanged for!
【Shameless! Despicable!】
Dongfang Yuning's face turned red with anger.
[Still want to curse me? I'll tear their mouths apart!]
At this moment, Mrs. Fang's cursing escalated, and she even began to slander Li's premature birth as "retribution" and "what she deserved", and even implied that Dongfang Yuning's stupidity was "God's blessing"!
“That’s enough!”
With an angry shout, Dongfang Yanru finally couldn't bear it anymore and strode towards the door. He wanted to drive this vicious "mother" away personally!
However, someone is faster than him!
Just as Old Lady Fang was about to utter her vicious curse, two dark figures descended from the sky like ghosts, landing in front of Old Lady Fang and Yao! They were none other than the Imperial Guards, sent by Emperor Nangong Yu to protect and monitor Dongfang Yuning!
"Bold and cunning woman!"
A secret guard's voice was as cold as the friction of cold iron.
"How dare you make a scene in front of the Grand Tutor's Mansion, cursing the current Lucky Princess with foul language! You intend to harm the auspicious figure personally bestowed by His Majesty, who protects the nation's destiny! According to the law, you must be executed!"
As soon as the word "kill" came out, coupled with the murderous aura of the secret guards and the shining swords on their waists, Old Lady Fang and Yao were instantly silenced. Their arrogance was completely dashed, their faces turned as pale as paper, their legs went weak, and they almost collapsed to the ground.
"What... what lucky star... I... I'm her grandmother..."
Old Mrs. Fang still wanted to argue, but her voice was shaking.
"grandmother?"
The dark guard sneered, his eyes sharp as a knife.
"The princess is a blessed star destined by heaven. How can we allow people with ulterior motives and foul language like you to cling to her? We have recorded everything you just said! You intend to harm the blessed star and destabilize the foundation of the country. Your crime is unforgivable! Capture them!"
Without giving them any chance to explain, the two secret guards grabbed the frightened Old Lady Fang and Yao one by one, handcuffed their hands behind their backs, and roughly took them away like chickens.
"Ah! Let me go! What are you doing? I am an imperial decree... I am..."
Old Mrs. Fang screamed and struggled.
"Shut up!"
The secret guard shouted softly, and the pressure from his inner strength made Old Lady Fang's eardrums buzz. She fell silent instantly, leaving only whimpers of fear.
Yao was so frightened that she peed her pants. A foul smell filled the air and she collapsed like mud, unable to speak.
The gate of the Imperial Tutor's Mansion opened, and Dongfang Yanru stood at the door with his wife and children, watching the scene before them. Dongfang Yanru looked at Old Lady Fang being taken away, his eyes complicated, with anger, heartache, but more of a sense of relief and coldness that the dust had settled.
He finally understood why his mother had never given him a single drop of tenderness. It turned out that he was not her son at all! All her love was given to that bastard she had cheated on him with!
All her greed and troubles over the years were just for that bastard and that shrew daughter-in-law!
"father……"
Dongfang Qichen supported his father worriedly.
Dongfang Yanru waved his hand, took a deep breath, and bowed solemnly to the secret guard:
"Thank you both for upholding justice! These two... no longer have any connection with our Dongfang Mansion! Leave it to the law of the land to deal with them!"
His voice was resolute and decisive, completely severing the hypocritical shackles of blood ties.
The secret guard nodded:
"Don't worry, Master Taifu! His Majesty has issued an order that anyone who dares harm the lucky star will be severely punished! We will bring these two back to the Imperial Clan Court and the Supreme Court for investigation and prosecution!"
After saying that, he quickly disappeared around the corner, carrying the pale-faced Old Lady Fang and Yao.
A farce that ended with thunder.
The news quickly reached the palace.
In the imperial study, Emperor Nangong Yu listened to the detailed report from the secret guard, especially the shocking secret about Dongfang Yanbai's life experience. He tapped his fingers lightly on the dragon table, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.
"Having a child through adultery confuses the bloodline and brings disgrace upon the family… This is a serious crime."
He pondered for a moment.
"Considering... after all, she was once the nominal mistress of the Dongfang family and is already old, the death penalty can be spared because of Dongfang Yanru's face and Dongfang Yuning's merits.
"The Imperial Clan Court and the Supreme Court will jointly investigate and investigate the allegations of years of corruption, defamation of the imperial edict (of Li), and intent to harm the lucky star, along with the Yao family. Once the evidence is solid, sentence Fang and Yao to exile three thousand miles to a bitterly cold frontier for life, with no pardon! Dongfang Yanbai...will have his official titles (if any) revoked, his property confiscated and placed into the national treasury, and he will be exiled together!"
The imperial edict was issued, and the dust settled. The capital was in uproar, but more of it was the contempt for the old lady and the Yao family, who had brought this upon themselves, and the sympathy and understanding for the Taifu Mansion having been freed from the blood-sucking insects that had plagued it for so many years.
No one dared to connect this matter with Dongfang Yuning's thoughts. They just thought that the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law had done so many evil things that they finally angered the emperor and brought him into the hands of severe punishment for harming Fuxing.
The Taifu Mansion was finally completely quiet.
That evening, the family sat together in the warm dining room, enjoying a sumptuous dinner. The atmosphere was more relaxed and warm than ever before.
Mrs. Li kept picking up food for her daughter:
"Ning'er, eat more to replenish your body."
Dongfang Yanru looked at his daughter's lively little face, his eyes filled with love and relief:
"Ning'er came back this time and helped the family solve a big problem."
He was referring to the matter of Old Mrs. Fang, but he was vague about it.
Dongfang Yuning's mouth was stuffed with food. He blinked his eyes and looked confused.
"Huh? What did I do? I just went home and slept in?"
System 118: [Hidden Achievements and Fame.jpg]
Dongfang Qichen and Dongfang Liezheng couldn't help laughing at their sister's cute appearance.
Dongfang Qichen teased her deliberately:
"Ning'er, that old lady Fang was making a fuss at the door today. Were you not scared?"
【Scared?】
Dongfang Yuning rolled his eyes inwardly.
[I'm busy eating melons! Tongzi's melons are really explosive! Too bad I can't tell you...]
On the surface, she shook her head obediently:
"No, brother, I didn't even see them. They were well protected by Daddy and Mommy!"
[Right, right, right! Well protected! The secret guards are awesome! My brother-in-law... well, he might be a bit of a jerk, but the people he sent are pretty reliable!]
I didn't forget to complain about the emperor's brother-in-law.
Listening to her lively inner complaints and the address of "brother-in-law," the Dongfang father and son exchanged a knowing look, silently lowered their heads to eat, and shrugged their shoulders suspiciously. Nangong Ye? Well, I'll reserve my opinion on this title for now.
Mrs. Li didn't understand why, but she thought her husband and sons were in a particularly good mood today, so she started laughing too and picked up a big chicken leg for her daughter.
"By the way, Ning'er,"
Dongfang Yanru thought of something and asked casually,
"Are you used to being in the mansion today? Did anything...special happen?"
He wanted to test whether his daughter was aware of his inner voice.
【Anything special?】
Dongfang Yuning tilted his head and thought for a while.
[Does being extra happy count? I slept until I woke up naturally! I ate my mother's cooking! And... oh! Oh, by the way! Tongzi told me a lot of gossip about the capital today! It was so interesting!]
System 118 immediately responds:
[Which one would you like to hear? The story of the Minister of Personnel's new concubine and his son? Or the wife of the Minister of Rites and her groom...]
Stop, stop!
Dongfang Yuning quickly called out to stop in his heart,
[This is so exciting! I'm saving this for future court battles! I'm eating now! Let's talk about something lighthearted!]
[Okay, host! Then let's talk about that fat orange cat in Mr. Wang's house in the east city who always wants to climb a tree but gets stuck in a branch and can't get down? Or...]
Listening to their daughter's cheerful and meaningless gossip with the mysterious "Tongzi" in her heart, and then looking at her adorable expression of satisfaction as she gnawed on a chicken leg, Dongfang Yanru, Dongfang Qichen, and Dongfang Liezheng, father and son, as well as the royal secret guards on duty in the shadows behind the screen, all breathed a sigh of relief silently.
fine.
She knows nothing.
This little ancestor who could uncover countless secrets and detonate countless thunders, at this moment, was just a carefree little girl who ate chicken legs, listened to gossip, and was loved by her parents and brothers.
This "inaudible" calm is the emperor's golden words, the secret guarded by everyone tacitly, and the most delicate and dangerous balance point in the seemingly calm but undercurrent-filled court and deep palace.
As the night deepened, the joyful laughter and chatter from the Imperial Tutor's residence warmed the winter night. But in the distant, bitter cold land, what awaited Old Lady Fang and Yao was eternal despair.
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