Hearing this, Jin Fanren tightly held the pill in his hand.

What does this mean?! Are you going to change your mind? He thought, just to be on the safe side, why not just go for it and lick it with your tongue.

It's not easy to ask for it back now that it's stained with his saliva, right?

"Hey, this, I'll give it back to you!"

Chu Yaoyao took out a purse from her small bag.

"This is?"

Jin Fanren took it in a daze. Wasn't this the reward he gave to that woman?

How could it be in Princess Qiyuan's hands?

“Ahem!”

Chu Yaoyao coughed twice and raised her hand to suppress it, signaling them to stay calm.

"Her acting skills are not worth so much."

Everyone:?!

Suddenly, a scream was heard from a house somewhere outside the capital.

"God damn it! That bastard stole my purse?!"

"I worked so hard carrying that fat girl for several blocks, and in the end I got a piece of silver?!"

“It’s totally unjust!”

…

After the mother and daughter returned to the palace, the Imperial Concubine hurried to the imperial study.

"What? Princess Xiyue has been found?!"

Emperor Qixuan exclaimed in disbelief at first, then a look of delight appeared on his face.

In this way, there was a legitimate reason to let the Fourth Prince of Xiyue go back.

Seeing his expression, the Imperial Concubine glared at him secretly, then turned her body and sighed softly.

"I see that Princess Mingyue is indeed a beauty. Your Majesty is so lucky."

Hearing her sour tone, Emperor Qixuan shook his head helplessly, stood up, walked to her side, and held her hand.

"I have no interest in her."

The Imperial Concubine pulled her hand back, "Then why is the Emperor so happy?"

"I was just thinking, now that the princess has been found, why should we keep another hostage?"

As he spoke, Emperor Qixuan raised the corner of his mouth.

Yaoyao must be very happy now, right? The imperial concubine nodded thoughtfully, and then she asked tentatively.

"How does the emperor plan to place Princess Mingyue?"

Looking at the attitude of his second brother today, if he lets Princess Mingyue into the palace, he will definitely get into trouble.

Seeing the worry in her brow, Emperor Qixuan patted her hand, comforted her, and said something indifferently.

"Didn't my beloved concubine just say that she and Li Wanfeng are in love? Then I will grant them a marriage."

"really?!"

The Imperial Concubine was a little surprised.

"nature."

After hearing this, Li Wanzhi, who had been frowning and worried since she returned to the palace, finally smiled and bowed slightly.

"Then I, your Majesty, would like to thank you for your grace on behalf of my second brother."

"One more thing..."

When she mentioned this, her expression became serious and she slowly talked about the longevity elixir and the prince of Jinyu Kingdom.

Late at night, bursts of light sounds were heard in the imperial study, as if a clear spring was flowing through rocks, making a tinkling sound, which made people feel soothed when listening to it.

After a cup of tea, the imperial study became quiet again.

After a long time, Emperor Qixuan blinked in a trance and said something meaningful.

"He is just a child after all. How can the promise of a prince compare to the golden words of a ruler of a country?"

Hearing this, the Imperial Concubine lowered her head and remained silent, lowering her eyelids to hide the surprise and contemplation in her eyes.

From the sound of it, does the emperor want to interfere in the matter of appointing a crown prince for the Jinyu Kingdom?

…

Chendongso, Shangguan Jin's Courtyard

Jinshu hurried into the study, holding a bamboo tube thinner than his little finger in his hand.

"Master, there is a letter from Jinmu."

Hearing his words, Shangguan Jin put down the sword in his hand, his eyes softened a lot, and his face showed a warm color.

"But news about Grandfather?"

"Those things were all made by Lao Wu?"

"No wonder she is so afraid of that woman."

After reading it, he put the note on the candle and burned it. The orange candlelight visually added a bit of warmth to his slightly cold face.

He looked out the window at the night, and then looked far to the west. "Father has already given in. Now let's see what Emperor Daqi thinks."

…

Zhenxi Marquis Mansion, study.

Marquis Zhenxi sat behind the desk with a gloomy face. Whenever he saw his second son stiffening his neck in front of him, he felt a throbbing pain in his forehead.

Finally he simply closed his eyes.

Out of sight, out of mind! But he forgot to plug his ears.

"Father, I don't agree to reveal Ah Yue's identity to others!"

There was a 'bang' sound, and the Marquis of Zhenxi picked up the teacup and smashed it at his feet, then stood up suddenly, pointed at him and shouted angrily.

"presumptuous!"

"Are you trying to deceive me?!"

"Do you want our entire Li family to sacrifice their lives for your feelings and lose their heads?!"

Seeing his father's eyes full of disappointment and anger, Li Wanfeng lowered his head apologetically, his lips moving slightly and his voice as soft as a mosquito.

"Father, that's not what I meant."

"Father, calm down."

Li Wanjing quickly brought another cup of tea, said something persuasive, and then winked at Li Wanfeng frantically.

"Second brother, stop talking!"

As he spoke, Li Wanjing pushed him and motioned for him to go out first.

Li Wanfeng turned sideways and dodged his hand. "Brother, there's no need to persuade me. I will never give up."

The Marquis of Zhenxi glared at Li Wanjing and said, "You want to plead for him, but look at him, does he appreciate your kindness?!"

Li Wanfeng raised his head, his eyes firmer than ever before.

"Father, I've thought about it. I'm willing to leave the Li family and take Ah Yue away from now on. Please remove my name from the family tree. This way, the emperor won't blame me..."

"Asshole!"

Marquis Zhenxi rushed out from behind the desk, raised his big hand and slapped him.

"You rebellious son!"

After the fight, he was so angry that he covered his chest, his face turned pale and he gasped for breath.

Li Wanjing and Li Wanming hurried over to support him and help him breathe smoothly.

Li Wanjing looked over disapprovingly, with reproach in his eyes, "Second brother!"

"If there is anything, we can figure it out together. Don't say anything angry anymore!"

Li Wanfeng stiffened his neck in defiance and looked at them stubbornly.

"This is not just an angry remark. Don't you think this is the best solution?!"

Seeing his unrepentant look, Marquis Zhenxi raised his hand high again, and was so angry that he blew his beard and glared.

"Asshole, dare you say that again!"

At this time, the butler knocked on the door outside, "My Lord, there is a letter from the palace."

Upon hearing that it was his own daughter who brought the message, Marquis Zhenxi let out a long sigh and his expression eased a little.

After reading the letter, he glanced at Li Wanfeng unhappily.

How can you be a brother if you let your sister worry about you? ! "Wanzhi wrote in the letter that she wants me to tell the matter of Princess Xiyue in front of all the civil and military officials at the court tomorrow morning."

Li Wanfeng refused without even thinking, "Father, you absolutely cannot do this!"

The Marquis of Zhenxi glared at him fiercely, "Your sister also said that His Majesty wants to grant you a marriage."

"W-what?"

Li Wanfeng looked dazed, as if he didn't hear clearly and didn't react.

Li Wanjing patted his shoulder heavily to help him come back to his senses, "Second brother, this is great news. The Emperor is going to grant you a marriage with Princess Xiyue!"

“Is this true?!”

Li Wanfeng jumped a few times happily on the spot.

He took the letter, read it word by word, then ran out holding the letter, shouting excitedly.

"I want to tell Yue this good news!"

"Stop right there!"

(End of this chapter)