Murong Jin felt helpless and left the hall with Ling Qiao'er. "Yi Yi, take good care of everyone."
Yi Yi: "Yes."
Looking at those eyes that followed their master's movements, Yi Yi wanted to glare back.
The way you looked at my master and Miss Qiao'er was illicit!
After Murong Jin left, Li Mingzhong's gaze fell on Yi Yi beside him, but he didn't see Yi Er, who usually clung to the Regent.
Yi Yi is more serious about things, while Yi Er is too carefree.
"Ahem, Yi Yi."
"Your Excellency, please speak frankly."
Li Mingzhong nodded, liking this kind of straightforwardness. "I just want to ask, what is the relationship between that young lady and the Regent?"
If there really is a connection, then His Majesty's innocence can be preserved. This also reflects that those rumors are false, and that the Regent prefers women, not men.
Yi Yi wore a fake smile. "Your Excellency, Miss Qiao'er and my master have a very good relationship."
"How good is it?"
Yi Yi gave a forced smile: "To a very, very good degree."
Judging from his expression, Li Mingzhong knew that this guy was going to keep arguing with him and wouldn't get anything out of him.
Yi Yi, that old fox, would have been better off just asking him a couple of questions to make Yi Er get angry and tell the truth.
He truly deserves to be ranked as the Regent's top bodyguard.
Li Mingzhong fell silent and stopped asking him questions. Yi Yi then countered, "Isn't the Prime Minister going to ask any more questions?"
Li Mingzhong: "..."
I suddenly have a strong urge to beat him to death, but he's a civil official! Making such a violent gesture is utterly disgraceful!
Inside the room.
This was the umpteenth time Ling Qiao'er had come to Murong Jin's room. Looking at the furnishings and style, she could only think that her idol was indeed gentle.
"By the way, Brother Jin, Yiyi said you were looking for me. Is there something you need?"
"The experiment results are in. I plan to put you in charge of a shop called Bo Bo Chicken. I will invest, you will be in charge, and the profits will be split 50/50."
Upon hearing this, Ling Qiao'er was stunned for a moment, then her eyes widened, "Open a shop!!! A Bo Bo Chicken shop! You invest, I'll split the profits fifty-fifty!!!"
"Okay!" Anyway, she only made a profit and never lost money. All the money came from Brother Jin, and she only had to do her part.
Besides, once you master that, you can get people to work in the kitchen.
Murong Jin looked at the shocked girl, then muttered to himself and resumed his smiling demeanor.
He shook his head helplessly.
Unable to resist temptation.
When Di Junlan opened his eyes, he found himself lying on a bed with a familiar scent.
Could it be on Murong Jin's bed?
After he sat up, he realized that it wasn't. This was a side room of the study, so it was normal for Murong Jin to have a faint fragrance.
Why is he sleeping here?
Moreover, he had a vague feeling this morning that Murong Jin had come to the study, and then he completely lost consciousness.
Di Junlan touched the back of his neck, feeling a slight pain. He had no idea what was wrong, and the painful spot was only about the size of a finger. He guessed he had accidentally bumped it while he was asleep...
"Ankersen!"
No one responded. Di Junlan's eyes held a hint of confusion before he called out, "Zhao Delin!"
No one responded.
Where did all these people go?
Is his absence from the emperor's side at crucial moments a sign of rebellion?
Ankerson had just returned from the palace. As soon as he stepped into the Regent's front courtyard, he saw a dense crowd of people standing there.
He froze, standing there staring at the dozens of pairs of eyes that were all looking at him in unison.
This sudden scene was inexplicably frightening.
"Holy crap!!"
"Your Excellency, what are you doing?"
He spotted Li Mingzhong in front of him immediately and went over to ask him.
"Commander An, we've come to see His Majesty. Didn't someone say that His Majesty is at the Regent's Palace? We've come here specifically to visit him."
Ankesen looked completely bewildered. "Huh? Why are you looking at His Majesty?"
Li Mingzhong glanced at Yi Yi, who was guarding not far away, and immediately pulled An Kesen over to whisper to him.
"Let's see if the Regent has done anything bad to His Majesty."
Ankersen blinked rapidly.
What can the Regent do to His Majesty?
It should be said that it is His Majesty who wants to do something to the Regent.
You people...
It really is.
"Well, this is my problem. His Majesty and I came to the Regent's Palace for a meal yesterday. His Majesty then spent the night working in the Regent's study, without sleeping. When the Regent found out this morning, he sent me to inform His Majesty that he should rest today, and everyone else should also rest and not attend court... Perhaps the messenger didn't speak clearly and brought you all here..."
Li Mingzhong: "..." You and His Majesty came to the Regent's Palace for a free meal yesterday?
Could it be the boiled chicken they ate this morning?
You have something good, why didn't you tell them?
That's going too far.
"No, since you've already said His Majesty is resting at the Regent's Palace, you shouldn't be coming here, right?"
Li Mingzhong couldn't very well say it directly; he was afraid the Regent would use his power to... well, you know...
"It's a long story, but the food at the Regent's Palace is quite delicious."
Ankesen nodded, "Yes, that's right. We people of Dacheng prefer spicy and strong flavors. The food made in the Regent's kitchen is indeed delicious."
Ankesen looked around the entire hall but didn't see Murong Jin. "So, where is Regent Bi?"
"He left with a young lady. I'd like to ask, what's her background? She seems to have a good relationship with the Regent."
An Kesen said "Oh", "You mean Qiao'er? She's the Regent's adopted sister. The Bo Bo Chicken you're eating was made by that girl."
Upon hearing this, Li Mingzhong wondered, "Was it made by that girl just now?"
That explains why he appeared at the Regent's Palace; these old ministers all knew that the Regent loved good food...
If you can win his heart through his stomach, you can win him over completely.
"I heard there used to be a hot pot place that was spicy and numbing, with a stimulating and savory flavor. If I have the chance someday, I'll come to the Regent's Palace for a free meal."
Li Mingzhong's eyes lit up when he heard the word "hot pot." If "bobo chicken" (a type of Sichuan-style chicken dish) was so delicious, this hot pot sounded amazing.
Another day, he'll come to the Regent's Palace to freeload a meal!
After Emperor Junlan got up, he went to find Murong Jin, but when he passed through the hall, he saw rows of people.
He stopped in his tracks.
No, what are these people doing here?
Upon seeing Di Junlan, someone immediately knelt down, saying, "Your subject greets Your Majesty."
Then rows of people knelt there to pay their respects.
Emperor Lan: "..."
This leaves him in a dilemma: to leave or to stop.
"Rise."
Di Junlan glanced at An Kesen standing next to Li Mingzhong.
Just you wait!
He encountered such a creepy thing first thing in the morning, and thought the Golden Palace had moved to the Regent's Palace.
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