Chapter 162 A Family of Three Having a Meal

Palace of Heavenly Purity.

An Shun stood outside Yu's study, his face full of hesitation, struggling in his heart over whether he should tell His Majesty.

After the Empress returned from outside the palace, she seemed to be in a bad mood.

But Anshun was not sure whether he had misjudged the Empress's mood.

After much thought, An Shun finally decided to tell His Majesty. After all, His Majesty had previously instructed that all matters concerning the Empress must be reported.

If Your Majesty discovers that the Queen is in a bad mood in the evening, it would be better for him to tell her now.

An Shun bent down and carefully entered Yu's study.

"Your Majesty, the Queen has returned to the palace." His voice was very low.

Hearing this, Jun Zechen looked up at the sky outside. It was almost time for dinner.

"Well, I will go to Kunning Palace to have dinner with the Queen later."

After Jun Zechen finished speaking, he lowered his head and continued to review the memorials.

An Shun did not leave. He hesitated for a moment and continued, "I feel that the Queen seems to be in a bad mood."

Jun Zechen frowned, turned his head quickly, and his eyes fell on An Shun.

"What happened?" His voice was low and dignified.

"The Empress met with the County Lord Qingping today, and then with Minister Su. She seemed to be in a bad mood after she came back. I don't know what the Empress said to the County Lord Qingping, nor what she said to Minister Su."

An Shun lowered his head and spoke in a lower voice, "When the Queen was talking to these two people, there was no one else around."

Jun Zechen pursed his lips, looking a little unhappy.

Could it be that Qi Wanyin said something to alienate the relationship between him and Yaoyao?

He shouldn't have been soft on her.

Qi Wanyin hated Canglang so much because of what happened to him that she even wanted to assassinate him. To Jun Zechen, this was simply ridiculous.

He was not familiar with her to begin with, and he was nice to her when he was a child because of his mother. Jun Zechen even always thought that she was a well-educated and well-mannered lady from a noble family.

Therefore, he found it unbelievable that Qi Wanyin wanted to kill him out of hatred for his initial rejection.

It was she who wanted to go to Canglang and was hurt in Canglang. If she had just been smarter, wouldn't she have been able to escape?

She tried to write a letter back to tell her mother. Would she not save her?

Jun Zechen would also try to bring her back for the sake of his mother and uncle.

Not knowing what she had said to Yaoyao, Jun Zechen felt a little uneasy. He didn't want to quarrel with Yaoyao at all.

Now he manages state affairs every day, and the various reforms he has proposed are being implemented in an orderly manner in the country. The prosperous dynasty that Jun Zechen wanted is being realized step by step.

With his loving wife by his side and his children around him, Jun Zechen is very happy. He will never allow anyone to destroy the relationship between him and Yaoyao.

Then Jun Zechen stood up and said, "Let's go to Kunning Palace."

After Su Jingyao returned to Kunning Palace, she felt a little depressed. She felt like there was a blockage in her chest but she had nowhere to vent it.

She sighed heavily. Now that things have come to this, what else can she do?

Brother, digest it yourself.

When Jun Zechen came in, he saw her sitting on the couch, looking out the window, wondering what she was thinking about.

He walked over quietly, held her in his arms from behind, and asked softly, "Is Qi Wanyin dead?"

Su Jingyao didn't react to Jun Zechen's arrival and said "hmm" absentmindedly.

"Yaoyao is unhappy?"

Doesn't she also dislike Qi Wanyin?

"no."

Su Jingyao turned her head away, not wanting to say more, with a somewhat cold expression on her face.

She would not tell Jun Zechen about her brother. If Jun Zechen knew that her brother was so love-minded, he would probably be unhappy.

She couldn't let Jun Zechen know that she was in a bad mood because of her brother, because Jun Zechen was definitely the kind of person who would vent his anger on her brother.

Then she changed the subject.

"Your Majesty, why did you come so early today?"

"I have finished reviewing the memorials. I heard Yaoyao had returned to the palace, so I came here."

Jun Zechen looked at her, his eyes full of tenderness.

But in fact, there were some letters of greeting, but these were not important. The main reason was that she was unhappy, and Jun Zechen didn't want any misunderstanding between them.

So I had to confirm it myself.

He hugged Su Jingyao tighter with his hands.

Suddenly, Jun Yihuan walked in.

"Your son pays homage to the Emperor, Father, and the Empress, Mother." His voice was clear and loud, with a hint of childishness.

Su Jingyao was a little surprised to see Xingxing, and then a smile as warm as spring breeze immediately appeared on her face.

"Why did Xingxing come here today?"

Since Xingxing went to live with the prince, he would not come back until a few days later. He just came yesterday, so he should not come today.

Jun Yihuan and his father looked at each other, and a hint of pride flashed in their eyes.

It was my father who called him here. It must be that my father made my mother angry.

He thought secretly in his heart, but his face remained expressionless.

Jun Zechen saw her get off the couch and quickly walked to Xingxing with a gentle smile on his face. His smile seemed to be able to melt the ice and snow, and the uneasiness in his heart disappeared instantly.

He knew that he had said a lot of cruel words and even done some bad things in the past, but now that they have their children together, Yaoyao will always forgive him.

He secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and his eyes became more determined.

"Mother, I have completed my homework very well today. The Grand Master also praised me. I would like to have dinner with you before returning to the prince's residence."

Jun Yihuan raised his little face, his eyes full of anticipation.

"good."

Su Jingyao smiled, took Xingxing's hand, and slowly walked to the table and sat down.

Miaoyun immediately went out and told people to prepare dinner.

Jun Zechen also got up from the couch and sat down next to her calmly.

After a while, when the meal came, Su Jingyao considerately picked up some food for Xingxing, her eyes full of love.

"Xingxing, eat more of this. Are you tired from studying in the prince's institute?"

"I am not tired."

Jun Zechen looked at Su Jingyao tenderly, and occasionally gave her her favorite meals.

Xingxing has been taught etiquette by a polite nanny since he was a child. Usually, when eating, he will follow the rules and eat quietly.

But it was naturally different when dining with my mother.

"Mother, why are you so absent-minded today? I don't like your fancy meal, humph."

Xingxing pouted her little lips and spoke to Su Jingyao in a coquettish manner, looking extremely adorable.

Su Jingyao then realized that she had picked up a dish of flower food for Xingxing. A trace of embarrassment flashed across her face, but she quickly returned to normal.

"This flower meal is a new product made by Miaoyun. Maybe you like it? Xingxing can try it."

Her tone was gentle, with a hint of coaxing.

"Let Xingxing eat by himself. Yaoyao eats his own food. Don't worry about him."

Jun Zechen frowned slightly and said with some dissatisfaction.

It's good enough that someone helps you with your food, but you still complain about it.

He glared at Jun Yihuan with a stern look in his eyes.

Jun Yihuan glared back, not wanting to be outdone.

It was his father who begged him to come here today. He was originally doing his homework. It must be that his father made his mother angry.

His little face was puffed up.

However, Jun Yihuan only dared to be disrespectful to his father in his mother's Kunning Palace. If he was in the prince's residence, his father would always scold him with a stern face.

They said his studies were not good here and there, even though the Grand Tutor had said he did very well.

Thinking of this, he felt full of grievance.

But he could only bear it silently, not daring to say a word.

After Su Jingyao and the father and son finished their meal, they felt much better.

The haze in his eyes gradually dissipated.

That's how brother's love is. Anyway, Qi Wanyin was gone before it even started. Looking at brother's expression, he should have let it go. It's just a man's pity for a woman.

Not that much love.

When Jun Zechen returned to the Qianqing Palace, Jun Yihuan also returned to the prince's residence.

Su Jingyao lay lazily on the Yaoyao chair in the bedroom, closing her eyes lightly, listening to Miaoyun reporting to her about the latest happenings in the harem.

"Master, Concubine An sent a message saying that Yan Zhaoyi and Xu Xiurong had sensed that His Majesty seemed to be investigating them and had been monitoring them. They were planning to have a private gathering with a few of the old men in the Eastern Palace."

"Then reveal some of the things you have done before to His Majesty's people."

"An Jieyu asked you what she would say."

Su Jingyao was lost in thought. After a long while, she slowly spoke: "Let her tell the truth."

This time, Yan Zhaoyi and Xu Ronghua seized on Su Jingyao's past to make a fuss. There are so many women in the harem, what if another woman comes back to cause trouble?

Now, while Jun Zechen's feelings for her are strong, she should completely break the filter Jun Zechen has for her.

Only if Jun Zechen thoroughly understands who she is, their relationship will be truly impeccable, not the illusion that Jun Zechen thinks now.

However, Su Jingyao doesn't like to put all her eggs in one basket. Jun Zechen's reaction after knowing this is very important, and it also determines whether Su Jingyao will reveal her cards or continue to deny and deceive him.