In less than an hour, the news that Princess Chaoyang and the third prince had returned safely spread throughout the palace.
The empress dowager, the eldest princess, and the emperor all hurried to Changle Palace, looking at Su Qiqi and Lu Hongxuan again and again, and hugging them again and again.
Everyone was immersed in the joy of reunion and gathering.
"Miss Yan, it is thanks to your timely rescue that my grandson and granddaughter are safe and sound. I really don't know how to thank you for such a great favor."
The Queen Mother was so moved that she burst into tears.
Yan Xi smiled faintly: "Does the Queen Mother really want to thank me?"
When these words were spoken, everyone was stunned.
No one understood why Yan Xi said that, and no one could guess what Yan Xi was trying to do.
Aunt Wanshuang, who was standing beside the Queen Mother, had a darkening look in her eyes and was very dissatisfied.
She was about to say something, but the Queen Mother stopped her.
In comparison, the Queen Mother was calmer.
"Miss Yan, just tell me what you want. I will do my best to make it happen."
After all, she is the empress dowager. She has lived in the palace for decades and has seen all kinds of scenes. She can be said to have experienced many hardships.
So now no matter what she encounters, she can remain calm and maintain her previous elegance and nobility.
Yan Xi didn't beat around the bush and said bluntly, "I've always been protective of my shortcomings, and I value friendship the most. Shen Mingyue and I have been close friends for many years, so I naturally can't bear to see her suffer any injustice."
After she finished speaking, she picked up the steaming tea on the table and took a sip.
Be calm and relaxed.
Those who didn't know would think she was just chatting with friends and family.
Putting down the teacup, she turned her gaze to the Queen Mother again. "They say that once you enter the palace, it's like entering a deep sea, but Queen Mother, you have always distinguished between good and evil and have always been kind and generous. Shen Mingyue is now the biological mother of two princes and the adopted mother of Princess Chaoyang. She has made great contributions and worked hard over the years. You, Queen Mother, will definitely treat her well, right?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere became particularly awkward.
After all, the Empress Dowager had always had prejudices against Shen Mingyue over the past few years. While she wasn't overly embarrassed, she was still not in a good mood. Even with the Emperor's protection, Shen Mingyue still suffered some minor grievances...
These things can be considered as palace secrets.
And now, Yan Xi talked about this matter in public, obviously to protect Shen Mingyue, and she really did not show any mercy to the empress dowager.
But unexpectedly, the Queen Mother did not get angry, nor did she refute.
Her face was calm and her voice was low: "Mingyue is my daughter-in-law, I will naturally treat her like my own daughter."
"Daughter-in-law?"
Yan Xi repeated the name, feeling surprised.
Is the Queen Mother finally willing to recognize Shen Mingyue?
Lu Qingyuan seemed to understand Yan Xi's confusion and quickly said with a smile, "The Queen Mother has already handed the Phoenix Seal to my sister-in-law. She also personally oversaw the ceremony of the Empress's coronation. She wanted to achieve perfection, fearing that she would wrong my sister-in-law."
"Crown her?" Yan Xi raised her eyebrows and raised her tone slightly, as if she was thinking about how credible Lu Qingyuan's words were.
The emperor coughed lightly and said, "I have long promised that I would only marry Shen Mingyue in this life. Now, I have finally kept my promise."
Yan Xi's eyes turned and she asked, "So when will the Queen's coronation ceremony be held?"
The emperor explained, "Mingyue has just given birth and is weak. She can't withstand any more stress and needs to rest for a while. Right now, the war is intense, and the soldiers on the border are fighting desperately. It's not appropriate to hold a large banquet in the capital. Therefore, the ceremony of conferring the empress will have to be postponed."
Fearing that Yan Xi might misunderstand, Lu Qingyuan quickly said, "There's no rush anyway. Take your time. This will allow us to arrange everything more appropriately."
Hearing this, Yan Xi sighed and said, "I was originally thinking about having a feast. Now I realize that Yun Chi and I are really not lucky enough to have such a feast."
Shen Mingyue asked in confusion: "Why do you say that?"
Yan Xi sighed heavily, "Alas, Yun Chi's father was injured and is now lying in bed half dead. After all, we are husband and wife. I should take Yun Chi back to see him, lest that piece of dead wood die and leave his ghost to haunt us mother and son. I'm afraid I will be absent from your coronation ceremony."
Hearing this, Shen Mingyue frowned: "In that case, I won't keep you here. I have some high-quality medicinal herbs stored in my warehouse. You can pick out some useful ones to take back! Also..."
Yan Xi smiled and said, "I'm too lazy to take the herbs or anything like that. If you really care about our friendship, please have someone send some wedding wine and candy to Wangsheng Pavilion during the Queen's coronation ceremony so that I can share in the joy."
As she spoke, she stood up and yawned, then waved to Mo Yunchi who was beside Lu Hongxuan: "Let's go, things can't be delayed, time waits for no one."
"……oh."
Mo Yunchi responded in a low voice, walked forward obediently, and held Yan Xi's hand.
Su Qiqi was a little confused:
[Are you leaving now? ]
[Big Brother! I haven't even clung to your thighs yet!]
"Master..." Lu Hongxuan was very reluctant: "When will you come back?"
"Maybe... we'll meet if we're destined to."
Mo Yunchi looked up, glanced at Lu Hongxuan, then turned his gaze to Su Qiqi in the emperor's arms.
Of course, he didn't want to leave so soon. But...
Yan Xi slapped Mo Yunchi on the head: "Alright, young man, don't be so sad. Parting is for the next reunion!"
“…”
Mo Yunchi opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say for a moment.
//
Dusk falls, the sun sets and the moon rises.
The female killer in black drove the carriage very fast.
The silver bells on the carriage swung back and forth, making crisp sounds.
Inside the carriage, Mo Yunchi pressed his aching head with both hands, and his breathing became intermittent, heavy and low.
"Hey, you finally can't stand it anymore? You don't want to pretend anymore?"
Seeing her son in unbearable pain, Yan Xi did not feel distressed, but instead teased him.
Mo Yunchi raised his eyes and looked at Yan Xi with resentment.
It looked like a bullied young animal.
Seeing this, Yan Xi laughed, "Oh my, you're still showing me your teeth! I've long said that divination should be done appropriately, but you insisted on prying into the secrets of heaven at all costs. Now you've suffered a terrible backlash, who can you blame?"
"Qiqi is destined to face this calamity. There's no escape, so she has to deal with it. How could I, knowing she's in danger, just ignore her?"
Mo Yunchi's voice was a little hoarse and trembling, as if he was trying to endure the pain.
Yan Xi's eyebrows curved, and she tilted her head, looking at Mo Yunchi with interest: "You had a premonition that Su Qiqi would encounter an accident, so you frantically divined, and then made arrangements based on everything you knew, while sending a message to Chen Tiansheng and protecting Su Qiqi at the same time?"
Mo Yunchi nodded without saying anything.
Seeing this, Yan Xi smiled softly: "Ha, you are quite infatuated."
Mo Yunchi was stunned for a moment, then murmured softly: "This is probably the legendary fate and bond."
Yan Xi sighed deeply: "Alas, children and grandchildren have their own blessings. I won't interfere in your children's affairs. But you have to take good care of your body. Also, I just have time to teach you some more skills, so that you won't be unable to protect your wife and get yourself hurt in the future."
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