Yin Li stared at her oval face, which was as white and tender as jade, very lively and natural, different from the dull palace maids. She had a pair of dimples when she smiled, and she had a faint floral fragrance, which was fascinating...

"Yes, I have just arrived at the Shanggong Bureau and have been busy making clothes recently. I am going to show the finished products to Her Majesty the Queen. She is also considering what to wear for the flower banquet next month."

Upon hearing about Hua Yan, Yin Li's expression became a little heavy, and one could even sense a sense of irritability from him, "What's wrong? Is the Second Prince worried about something?"

Dujuan looked at him with a smile, her cheeks were like a blooming white flower, white with a hint of red, which made people feel much more relaxed.

"No. What's your name?"

"My name is Dujuan, which means Dujuan in the azalea flower."

"Dujuan... I remember someone saying that everyone in the palace likes to name flowers after them. They're either called peony or peony."

"That's right. I didn't expect the Second Prince to know the name of this flower."

The two of them chatted slowly, and Yin Li's impression of her changed greatly, especially that side he remembered Du Juan. Although she and Ji Ruyan had two different temperaments, Du Juan was very clear, giving people a feeling that they could safely reveal their thoughts to her.

"Oh no! I was too busy chatting with the Second Prince. This thing still has to be sent to Qixiang Palace. I'm sorry, Second Prince!" Du Juan knew very well that if she wanted to capture a man's heart, she had to keep some mystery and not reveal all her thoughts at once, which would make him feel very easy to control. This was what her master taught her.

From then on, the name Dujuan was engraved in Yin Li's mind.

Prince Zhao's Palace.

Ever since Rong Zhen came back, these ministers, officials and princes sent a lot of rare treasures every day, and the whole courtyard was almost filled with these things.

"Oh my goodness, there are agate and jade gems. These are rare items!" Gu Yunru was dazzled by the jewels. She would look at them for several days. She put the agate and jade gems on the table.

"A Zhao, come and take a look at this piece of jade. Does it suit my temperament?" Gu Yunru stood in front of him with a smug look on her face. The color of this piece of jade was very transparent and bright. It could even emit a faint light at night. People couldn't take their eyes off it after taking one look at it. All pearls and jadeite were eclipsed by it.

"I will return all these things the same way they came." Rong Zhen flipped through the account book in his hand. As soon as he finished speaking these disappointing words, the corners of Gu Yunru's mouth drooped.

"Don't... I took a look at this jade. It was sent by Lord Fang. Lord Fang and you have always had a good relationship. Aren't those people from the six ministries trying to win you over?" Gu Yunru supported her chin with one hand, sitting aside and flirting with Rong Zhen, hoping that he would be soft-hearted and leave one or two things in the mansion for people to observe. This palace is so poor that it is hard to believe that this is the Zhao Palace! "Whether it is Lord Fang or Lord Wen, they just want me to stand on their side to discuss the issue of establishing a crown prince. I naturally maintain a neutral position, because the portrait of the emperor has already been written, and no matter how they compete for the candidate for the crown prince, it will not change."

Gu Yunru sighed and said, "Alas, it's a pity that these fools spared no effort to please you. For example, Madam Liu, Madam Wang, and that First-rank Lady have invited me to several dinner parties in the past few days, and I can't refuse them. Shu'er has also suffered in the past few days. Even Ji Heng's mansion has inexplicably gained a lot of gold, silver and treasures, and some people even stuffed gifts in without leaving their names."

"The situation in the court is not chaotic right now, it's just that there are undercurrents and people are not on the same page."

"But do you think those Huns in foreign countries and borders will take advantage of this opportunity?" Gu Yunru has always had this hidden danger and worry. As she had read in those history books before, if people's hearts are unstable, the government will split. At that time, it will be difficult for people to gather together to fight against foreign enemies. Wouldn't it be self-defeating at that time!

"No, your husband is here, no." Rong Zhen said this with full confidence, but this was not self-praise, but because Rong Zhen was here, no one dared to compete for the position of crown prince. Rong Zhen was a pillar of the country, and anyone who dared to do those tricks under his nose would want to die.

"Then I'm relieved. We have to dress up nicely for next month's flower banquet. We've been observing the national mourning for half a month, and we're tired of wearing white clothes every day." Gu Yunru sat aside muttering complaints, looking at the gold and silver treasures, and said goodbye to them one by one.

Three days later, Yin Bai came back ahead of time and met the Queen at Qixiang Palace. Du Juan was standing by, and it was obvious that the Queen seemed to like her son very much. Yin Bai was dressed in a pale green robe, and his hair was simply tied up with a silver crown. His temperament was different from Yin Li, and he seemed to have a musky scent.

"Second brother, this is the barley wine I brought you from the frontier. It tastes very sweet!" Yin Bai also brought a lot of local specialties to the Queen, Yin Li and others when he came back this time. Although these things could not be measured by price, they were at least his thoughts.

"Thank you for your kindness, third brother. It's okay if it's just our brothers, but if my eldest brother sees that you only bring these things..." Yin Li said expressionlessly, with a gleam of light flashing in the middle of his apricot-shaped eyes. The queen quickly caught the trace of this tireless atmosphere.

"Yin Li, go to the Shang Palace Bureau with Du Juan first to see if everything needed for the flower banquet is ready. There must be no gaps."

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"Yes..." Yin Li held his breath. Du Juan and Yin Li walked to the Shang Gong Bureau, but he did not take inventory of the things and prepare them as the Queen said. The slender figure stood motionless by the lotus pond with his back to Du Juan. His spotless temperament revealed a hint of sadness under the sunlight.

Du Juan stepped forward and asked, "Second Prince, are you unhappy because of the Queen?"

"You are so bold that you dare to guess what this prince is thinking." The sunlight left mottled shadows of trees on his body. Yin Li turned around with unfathomable indifference in his eyes. Du Juan lowered her head and said, "I dare not. I just want to help the second prince solve his problems."

"Sharing worries and resolving difficulties, how do you share worries and resolve difficulties? As soon as Yin Bai appeared, I was no longer in Mother's eyes. Yin Bai has been the most beloved by Mother since childhood. No matter what I do, it is wrong. Sometimes I even doubt whether Mother is my biological mother..."