Fang Xinyue's words made the eldest princess suddenly enlightened. She really didn't want to tell Zhao Biao and plan for him silently. This was her character.
Although the eldest princess is a princess, she was taught to be patient and to sacrifice. She must have a broad perspective and not be selfish. She wants great sacrifices that move her.
Fang Xinyue's words made the eldest princess rethink her future path. She had suffered so much, why did she have to swallow it all by herself?
"I know what to do now. You are a good child."
Fang Xinyue smiled and said, "Your Highness, you are now second only to the emperor. You have no children and no family to burden you. Just be happy. If anyone is dissatisfied with you, you can deal with them. It is better to be a domineering princess and make others feel uncomfortable than to be a magnanimous and polite princess and make yourself feel uncomfortable."
"Yes, why should I feel depressed while they are happy?"
Grandma Kong was very pleased and taught Fang Xinyue more strictly, truly passing on all her martial arts skills to her.
It was already dinner time when the eldest princess entered the palace. The emperor, empress and the prince's family had dinner together, which was full of the warmth of an ordinary family, making Emperor Xuande happy for the first time in a long time.
"How's your study been lately, Crown Prince? I'd like to test you."
In the past, Xiao Shanjian would have pulled himself together to deal with the Emperor, but today he was smiling and acting coquettishly: "Grandfather, it's rare for me to have a meal with you, Grandmother, Father and Mother. Testing me will waste a lot of time. Can you test me freely tomorrow when you have time?"
The Crown Princess was very worried. How could this child talk to the Emperor?
What should I do if the emperor blames me?
Emperor Xuande was actually very happy. "You are right. Every day is filled with homework and government affairs. I am also tired. Let's not talk about those serious matters. Let's talk about something happy. There is no need to follow so many rules. It's just a family dinner. Let's have a happy meal together."
"Yes, grandson thinks so too. Grandson will pour wine for the royal grandfather."
"Okay, this child has become more lively recently. Now he's acting like a child."
The time he spent living at the Zhao family made his grandson become cheerful and lively, which is a good thing. Children still need a happy childhood.
"How's the Zhao family doing lately? I heard the little girl is missing? She's the junior sister of the Supervisor, and she's quite capable. Who has the ability to take her away? Did she just go into hiding because she was being naughty?"
Xiao Shanjian's smile faded and he said, "No, Le Tong is very sensible. Something must have happened to him. Father, please send someone to look for him."
"I have allowed Zhao Er to search the entire city. There should be some news."
Xiao Shanjian forced a smile. He hoped that he could grow up quickly so that he could go find Le Tong in person and help her instead of hiding in the palace and doing nothing.
I'm going to go home and practice kung fu for an extra hour tonight to make myself stronger.
Emperor Xuande didn't know about Old Lady Zhao's affairs, and Song Lian was not a court official, so he could report to him if there was anything. People would only come to see Emperor Xuande when he had something to ask him.
Xiao Shanjian planned to send someone to inquire about it tomorrow. Le Tong was also heartless. He at least sent him a message. Didn’t he know that he was very worried?
As he was speaking, the eldest princess asked for an audience.
"Let the princess come in and eat with us. I'm afraid they haven't had their meals yet at this hour."
The Queen smiled and said, "My sister is here so late, maybe there is something important. Please ask her first, don't make her anxious."
"What could it be? It's the Zhao family again. Girls are outgoing, and now they're obsessed with that old man Zhao Biao."
The emperor doesn't like Zhao Biao very much. He is so old, but he still kidnapped the emperor's sister. What's so good about him?
He has no good looks, an unpleasant personality, is honest and inflexible, so what does the princess like about him?
If it weren't for his lovely and lovable daughter, Emperor Xuande would never have agreed to let his sister marry such a man.
When the eldest princess came in and saw the family reunited, she couldn't help feeling a little sad. After all, Le Tong was not her own child. The emperor was not too worried about Le Tong's disappearance. She felt a little sorry for Le Tong.
"Royal sister, let's eat something together. You must have not had dinner so late."
"Your Majesty, please eat. I have something to tell you privately. After you finish eating, we can talk alone."
Emperor Xuande saw that she had bad intentions and thought it was because of Zhao Letong, so he really treated her as his own daughter.
"Okay, let's go to the side hall and talk. I'm done eating too."
As the two of them left, Xiao Shanjian also said, "My son has finished his meal. Grandmother, Father and Mother, enjoy your meal. I will go back to read."
"Don't stay up late, or you won't grow taller."
The queen is very satisfied with her eldest grandson. He is smart, hardworking and almost perfect. Who wouldn't be full of praise for him?
Xiao Shanjian nodded, bowed and took his leave. He left the palace, sent his servants away, secretly turned back, hid under the window of the side hall and eavesdropped.
Inside the room, the eldest princess was talking about how Madam Zhao had been transformed into a zombie. It was extremely cruel, and Emperor Xuande was so frightened that his face turned pale: "Is there really such a thing?"
"Yes, my sister saw it with her own eyes. He almost killed General Zhao. He was so brutal. If Lord Song hadn't been there, the guards wouldn't have been able to defeat him."
"She's so dangerous, what should we do with her? Does Zhao Biao still want to keep her?"
"This is what my sister wants to tell you. Lord Song has sealed her away. She's harmless. The only thing we're worried about is that if word gets out, those idle censors in the court will seize control and force General Zhao to deal with her. This will put General Zhao in a difficult position."
Emperor Xuande still prioritized the country: "Sister, if it's possible to get rid of her once and for all, it's better to get rid of her."
The princess sighed, "Your Majesty, I understand your concerns, but General Zhao was retaliated against by the Southern Frontier because he helped Your Majesty expand the territory. Wouldn't it be disheartening for you to force him to kill his own wife?"
And how much has Letong helped us? Without her, I don't know if my sister would be alive. For my sister's sake, please give her some leeway."
Emperor Xuande hesitated. "Alright, I have to ask Lord Song, are they really the remnants of the Southern Xinjiang rebels?"
"It's absolutely true. And those poisonous insects. Master Zhao was almost harmed by them. Miss Zhang was also deceived and attacked Master Zhao. It's all the work of the remnants of the Southern Xinjiang people."
"I have sent people to thoroughly investigate the remaining criminals in Southern Xinjiang. Let's discuss this at tomorrow's morning court session. If the court officials become enraged, I cannot guarantee that I can protect Madam Zhao."
"If the Emperor wants to keep her, there must be a way, right?"
Emperor Xuande choked and said, "My dear sister, you are obsessed with Zhao Biao now. I am jealous."
"Your Majesty, you are the only one in the hearts of so many concubines. I naturally care about you as well. This is for the sake of the country and the good of your Majesty. How could I harm you?"
Emperor Xuande waved his hand and said, "I am not a child. I need my sister to comfort me."
At this moment, the eunuch came in and reported: "Your Majesty, Consort Yu is feeling unwell and would like Your Majesty to come over and see her."
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