"I didn't..."

Meeting that suspicious look, Chu Yao was so frightened that his heart dropped.

He quickly shook his head to deny, "No, mother."

The virtuous concubine continued to look at him, and her suspicions were obviously not dispelled.

She picked up a cup, put her arm on the table, and played with it.

What should I do? Chu Yao's mind was in a mess, his body subconsciously tensed, and the hair on his back stood up.

He asked cautiously: "Mother, do you know that I left the palace?"

Concubine Xian raised her eyebrows, "Leaving the palace?"

"Yes, the night before yesterday I pretended to be sick so that my father could come to see me, hoping that he would take back the punishment he had given you, but unfortunately he didn't agree."

Having said this, Chu Yao hung his head.

"I heard that my father was going to take Yaoyao out of the palace, so I pestered them to go with him."

"Mother, I really didn't hide it from you on purpose. I was just afraid that you would be angry."

Hearing this, Concubine Xian put the cup on the tray, her expression eased a little, and she said angrily: "Your father took you out to play, this is a good thing, why would you hide it from your mother?"

Then she asked: "Did you bring your two brothers?"

Chu Yao raised his head and looked at her, "You only brought Yaoyao and me."

Hearing this, Concubine Xian's eyes gradually turned cold, and she said meaningfully: "It seems that this little princess is really extraordinary."

"Mother, I have an idea. Since Yaoyao is favored now, I will get closer to her. There is no harm in it."

After saying that, Chu Yao looked at her anxiously.

The virtuous concubine lowered her eyes and thought for a long time. If that girl could really make the emperor look at Yao'er differently, that would be good.

Never mind, she is just a girl after all and cannot hinder the Xiao family's business.

Besides...

Thinking of this, she smiled and nodded, "Yao'er is right, you siblings should really visit each other more often."

"Um!"

Chu Yao nodded vigorously. It seemed that his mother had given up on attacking Yaoyao.

However, just when he was half relieved, his heart was lifted up again in an instant.

"Did she mention when General Li would return to Beijing?"

Why did the mother ask about this? Although he was confused, he quickly shook his head, "That's not the case."

"The Li family won the battle. After returning to the capital, the emperor will certainly hold a banquet to reward them. Perhaps mother will be able to go out."

Concubine Xian placed her hand on his arm and said, "If there is any news, Yao'er must tell mother, so that mother can have some hope."

She also knew that this reason was far-fetched, but Concubine Shu was too cautious. She simply could not arrange any spies in the Qionghua Palace, and the Emperor had been keeping a close eye on her recently.

That person must not return to Beijing alive, otherwise the Xiao family will be finished!

Chu Yao nodded and assured: "Don't worry, mother!"

"What a good boy." Concubine Xian smiled and picked up a piece of dessert and handed it to him.

Liu Guang, the maidservant of Concubine Xian, came in and said, "Your Majesty, it's getting late. The guards need to change shifts."

"Mother, I don't want to leave." Chu Yao looked at them and shook his head.

"Yao'er, be obedient and go back quickly!"

Under the gaze of Concubine Xian, Chu Yao walked out of the gate of Changhua Palace, looking back every few steps.

When he went out, the captain surnamed Sun was guarding the gate, never looking away, as if he didn't see him.

Chu Yao secretly memorized his appearance in his mind, then strode away as usual.

He walked all the way back to Chen Dong's office, walked into the room and slammed the door shut.

He collapsed to the ground instantly, raised his hands and saw that his palms were full of cold sweat.

…

Late at night, the Princess's Mansion was brightly lit.

"ah!"

The eldest princess, who was originally unconscious, suddenly woke up.

Hearing the voice, Xie Jiancheng walked over quickly and asked worriedly: "Mother, how do you feel?"

The princess looked at him in panic, "Where is Jing Yuan?"

At this time, Xie Jingyuan was also brought in by the maid.

Xie Jingyuan stood beside the bed, rubbed his eyes with his hands, pulled her sleeve and said coquettishly: "Mother, I'm so sleepy."

As soon as she saw her, the princess subconsciously thought of Yaoyao's thoughts.

Looking at Jing Yuan's appearance now, there is no resemblance between his eyebrows and eyes with her...

She brushed Xie Jingyuan's hand away, pointed outside, and shouted, "Go away!"

"Mother?"

Xie Jiancheng sighed and told the maid, "Send Jingyuan back to rest first."

"No need! I will go back by myself!"

Seeing the maid trying to hug her, Xie Jingyuan kicked her and ran out angrily.

That little bitch must have said something bad about her!

First she was scolded by her mother, and then her mother fell into a coma.

That stinky girl is a jinx! In the room, Xie Jiancheng looked at his trembling mother with worry.

Thinking of the information he had just found out, he clenched his hands tightly behind his back.

I never thought they were so bold as to have sex under their mother's nose!

"Don't worry, mother. Your son will make them pay the price!"

The princess was so angry that her whole body was shaking, her lips trembling slightly, and she finally uttered two words, "Who is it?"

"It's Ruan."

Xie Jiancheng's face turned pale and his clenched fists made crackling sounds.

Just think of calling people like that 'father' and 'cousin' every day.

He felt sick!

Hearing this, the princess was stunned at first, then she laughed at herself and said through gritted teeth: "Well, this couple deceived me for so long!"

Ruan was Xie Huan’s distant cousin. Ten years ago, her husband’s family suffered a disaster, and she was the only one who escaped from the fire.

Xie Huan couldn't bear to see Ruan suffer in exile, so he asked her to bring Ruan into his house and take care of her.

Originally, she felt sorry for Ruan, so she agreed, and stayed there for ten years.

"Yaoyao, yes, go find Yaoyao!"

Xie Jingyuan is that woman’s child, so what about her children?

"Mother, it's already very late. The palace gates have long been locked. We can't get in. Your son will accompany you to the palace to look for Yaoyao tomorrow."

…

Chu Yaoyao, who was being talked about by them, was now sleeping soundly with her legs spread out.

Suddenly he turned over, without opening his eyes, and fumbled around, finally pulling a pair of gold and ruby ​​bracelets into his arms.

I smelled it, hmm, that's the smell, then I rubbed it with my cheek and continued to sleep contentedly.

"Gold paper, all of them are mine..."

system:……

Aren’t you uncomfortable?

…

The next morning, in the Imperial Study

As soon as Chu Yao entered the room, he saw that there was no one around and couldn't wait to talk about the news he had found out.

"Father, there is a captain named Sun in the Imperial Guards. He has a mole the size of a grain of rice on his left forehead. He is from the Xiao family!"

Emperor Qixuan turned his back to him for a long time, then slowly said, "That person cannot be moved for the time being."

"But……"

"alright!"

Emperor Qixuan turned around and looked at him, "How do you know that this wasn't intentional by the Xiao family?"

Perhaps it was indeed the case that Concubine Xian was careless, but since it concerned the safety of Daqi and his son, no mistakes could be made.

What's more, we are just not going to catch him for the time being, which doesn't mean we are going to let him go!

Suddenly, Su Maowen reported outside the door: "Your Majesty, the eldest princess and Mr. Xie want to see you."

"Jiayang is here?"

Emperor Qixuan thought about what Yaoyao said yesterday. Could it be that there really was something wrong with Jing Yuan?

"Royal brother!"

The eldest princess hurried in and said, "Your Majesty wants to see Yaoyao."

Emperor Qixuan nodded and prepared to take them to Qionghua Palace.

"Hold on!"

The princess lowered her head in embarrassment, "I came in a hurry, I wonder what Yaoyao likes?"

I didn't prepare a gift yesterday, and I forgot about it today. That's so rude.

At this point, Xie Jiancheng coughed lightly to hide his embarrassment.

Yes, how could he have forgotten this? Emperor Qixuan looked at her helplessly and ordered Su Maowen: "Go and open my private vault!"

(End of this chapter)