"In a few days, tell me all about the arrangements made by the First Prince, as well as the information about the Second and Third Princes, and compile them all into a book."

"Go and find out the whereabouts of the Third Imperial Concubine."

Shen Yuanbai gave orders in an orderly manner.

Speaking of the Third Imperial Concubine, Yinzhu also has something to say.

"Your Highness, this third imperial concubine is a princess from the Yong Dynasty who was married to a foreign emperor. I paid special attention to her at that time."

"But after observing for a while, I found that the three imperial concubines behaved very strangely and had their own style of doing things, which made me a little confused."

"But the Third Prince loves her very much. At least these days, he and the Third Princess are inseparable."

"At the engagement banquet a few days ago, the Third Prince even declared to the world that he and the Third Princess would be together for the rest of their lives. This... is a very heavy promise."

"A couple for life?"

Shen Yuanbai murmured to himself, and suddenly a picture flashed through his mind, but it was so fast that he couldn't catch it.

He frowned, knowing that as long as it concerned Meng Guxue, there might be some kind of fate involved for him.

"Yinzhu, check everything I just said. I will need it in the next few days."

Yinzhu nodded, knowing that the Second Prince was ordering them to leave.

"Yes, I will take my leave. Your Highness, have a good rest."

Shen Yuanbai nodded slightly, and when Yinzhu turned to leave, he suddenly said:

"Yinzhu, don't call me Your Highness anymore. Just call me Young Master."

Yinzhu was slightly stunned, and then nodded gently, "Yes, sir."

Yinzhu tiptoed out and when she turned around to close the door, she caught a glimpse of Shen Yuanbai sitting on the couch, staring at the envelope on the brocade quilt in a daze.

The door was completely closed. Yinzhu turned around and looked outside. The moon was exceptionally bright tonight, shining on the bluestone slabs as if a layer of white frost had been spread on them.

She walked out from the shadow of the eaves and stared at the moon in a daze for a while.

Princess, did you see that? Your Highness is so reliable at such a young age. I feel very relieved.

It would be great if you could see His Majesty like this...

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The Nanli Kingdom is secretly in turmoil, while the Yong Dynasty is ushering in a new splendor!

On the eighth day of June, the much-anticipated coronation ceremony of the new emperor finally arrived!

Early in the morning of that day, the new emperor Shen Yuanzhan personally reported to the heaven, earth and ancestral society, and then wore a bright yellow robe and arrived at the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

At this time, civil and military officials, imperial guards, and palace maids had already been waiting outside the palace.

There was a whip officer, holding a long yellow whip with the tip coated with wax, waiting for orders.

As the new emperor walked towards the throne, the whip officer swung the long whip in his hand and hit the ground hard, making a loud noise.

Upon hearing the voice, all the civil and military officials stood up immediately, knowing that the new emperor had come in person!

When the new emperor sat on the throne in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the second whip sounded, and some officials shouted: "Kneel down!"

All the civil and military officials knelt down, touched the ground with their foreheads, and performed the ritual of three kneelings and nine kowtows!

Next, under the witness of all the ministers, the seal fell on the accession edict, summoning the new emperor to officially ascend the throne!

At this time, the third whip sounded, and the ceremony was over. The ministers left one after another.

On the way out of the palace, the most eye-catching family was none other than the Qiao family.

Qiao Zhongguo still sits firmly in the position of Censor, and his eldest son Qiao Tianjing is the most prestigious minister in front of the new emperor.

As for the second son, Qiao Diyi, it is said that he always gets first place in the military camp exams every year!

The new emperor has spoken. In the upcoming military imperial examination, as long as the second son of the Qiao family can take the top spot, the emperor will personally appoint him as the Lieutenant General of the Jinwu Guard!

In this way, all three members of the Qiao family are officials in the court, which is truly glorious!

Qiao Zhongguo seemed not to notice the stares of the crowd. He said goodbye to his colleagues with a smile, and then took his eldest son to the carriage.

There will be a dinner tonight at Hua'e Xianghui Tower. It won't be too late to greet you all then.

Qiao Mansion.

Mrs. Qiao and Han Yaxian were chatting, and Qiao Jiaojiao was joining in the fun.

Mrs. Qiao had a smile on her face and at this time she talked to Han Yaxian about another happy event.

"Ning'er's wedding date has also been set. It's the same date as you and Dalang last year, the tenth day of September."

"You will be pregnant by then, so it will be inconvenient for you to go to the wedding."

Han Yaxian felt a little regretful when she heard this. When Ning'er helped her get married, she did her best to make it beautiful.

Upon hearing this, Qiao Jiaojiao immediately smiled and said, "It doesn't matter. Sister-in-law will watch the ceremony with mother!"

"Jiaojiao and the second sister of the Xiao family are going to see cousin An Ning off to get married!"

Jiaojiao's words were heard by Qiao Zhongguo who just walked in. He couldn't help but laugh, "Jiaojiao, you're getting married at such a young age?"

"Daddy, you're back!"

When Qiao Jiaojiao heard the voice, her eyes lit up. She immediately slipped down from the couch and pounced on Qiao Zhongguo at a trot.

Qiao Zhongguo picked up Qiao Jiaojiao with a smile.

"Dad! Is it lively? Is the coronation ceremony fun? Prince brother - no, now he's become emperor brother! Isn't emperor brother super handsome?"

Facing Qiao Jiaojiao's barrage of questions, Qiao Zhongguo patiently answered them one by one, and then said with a smile:

"Don't worry, Jiaojiao. You will be able to see the emperor at the palace banquet tonight."

At the palace banquet that night, Han Yaxian was unable to enter the palace because she was pregnant, so Qiao Tianjing submitted a letter asking for leave early.

Qiao Diyi was assigned to patrol the area, so only Qiao Zhongguo and Mrs. Qiao attended the banquet with Qiao Jiaojiao.

As a result, as soon as the family of three arrived at the palace gate, Xiao Si came to pick up Jiaojiao in person.

"Meet Prince Ling."

When the people around saw Xiao Si, they all bowed to him.

Qiao Jiaojiao was stunned for a moment.

Prince Ling?

Not used to it...

Xiao Si was still smiling. He walked closer to Qiao Zhongguo and said in a low voice:

"Master, my mother misses Sister Qiao very much. Can I take Sister Qiao to the harem to play first?"

When she heard that they were going to meet the Empress Dowager, Qiao Jiaojiao nodded happily.

Seeing this, Mrs. Qiao smiled and put Qiao Jiaojiao down.

Xiao Si immediately grabbed Qiao Jiaojiao's hand and assured her seriously, "Don't worry, Master's wife, Xiao Si will take good care of Jiaojiao."

"Sister Qiao, Xiao Si will carry you!"

When Qiao Jiaojiao saw that he had bent down, she did not hesitate and climbed onto Xiao Si's back and waved to her parents.

The Fourth Prince ran away with steady steps. The two small figures gradually disappeared under the colorful lanterns, and several eunuchs hurriedly caught up with them.

Mrs. Qiao smiled with her eyebrows curved, "Xiao Si is such a clingy kid."

Qiao Zhongguo snorted when he heard this, "I don't know if it's really the Queen Mother who wants Jiaojiao, or if he is eager to come."

Mrs. Qiao couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh when she heard this, "Husband, they are still just children."

Qiao Zhongguo muttered, "Don't be careless with the child."

"Well, don't you think the lanterns in the palace tonight are beautiful?"

Mrs. Qiao said this and walked forward, and Qiao Zhongguo immediately followed after hearing her.

He looked up and saw dots of colorful lights and the sound of stringed instruments. It was indeed a very beautiful scene.

He thought about it, and suddenly held Mrs. Qiao's hand with his wide sleeves.

Mrs. Qiao was startled and tried to pull her hand back in panic, "You...you...you...how can you be so disrespectful!"

Qiao Zhongguo grinned, "Madam, the lanterns I made for you back then were much more beautiful than these."

Mrs. Qiao: “…”

"You mean the lantern that almost burned down my yard?"

Qiao Zhongguo: “…”

“It’s not the details that matter, it’s the thought that matters.”

Mrs. Qiao: "I heard that my father chased you for two blocks because of this incident?"

Qiao Zhongguo: “…”

"Who is so chattering?"

Mrs. Qiao: “…”

"Well, it seems to be true."