My Lord, the princess doesn't want you anymore.

Cui Hongjing was looking at the newlyweds calmly, as always, like an idle prince with little presence, like an ordinary courtier who was not close to anyone. It seemed as if everything around him was very far away from him.

The more Cui Hongjing acted like this, the angrier Cui Qimo became.

After the wedding ceremony, the newlyweds and all the officials went to Prince Xiaoqin’s mansion to drink wedding wine.

When I left the palace, it was getting dark.

Cui Hongjing walked silently in the crowd, and Zhuang Xiang followed him.

"My Lord, the person has left..."

Cui Hongjing calmly glanced at Prime Minister Mei who was walking behind him and said, "It's okay, let him search."

When he returned to the palace, it was already late at night, and Cui Hongjing went straight to the study.

He stared at the painting "The Great Way of Inaction" and reached out his hand to press hard on the wall behind him. A secret door slowly opened on the other side.

In the dark room, there were some jewelry, antiques, calligraphy and paintings, all given to him by the previous emperor, all of which were placed on the shelves. Even the order and position of the placement were the same as before.

However, the strand of hair that he had pinned on the cabinet door was gone.

Cui Hongjing sneered: Father, it seems that this "thief" you sent is not cautious enough!

Yesterday, he deliberately left the study door ajar, then opened the secret door, and entered the dark room holding a small wooden box in his hands.

Today, while he was away, a thief really broke in.

Cui Qimo never expected that the spy he planted in Prince Jing's Mansion had already been discovered by his own son.

He had never expected that this dark room was filled with things given by the previous emperor, and he was destined not to find what he was looking for.

Cui Hongjing had already hidden the late emperor's last will in a place no one could have imagined.

At Prince Xiaoqin's mansion, Cui Hongxiao finally saw off the last group of guests and returned to his new home.

When Ling'er saw him come in, she consciously stepped out and closed the door gently.

Mei Qianyue sat quietly beside the bed, the flame of a red candle, as thick as a baby's arm, flickered slightly, making her wedding dress look even redder.

Hearing the noise, Mei Qianyue became a little nervous and rubbed the red handkerchief vigorously with her hands.

"You're back……"

"You must be hungry..."

They both said at the same time.

Then, there was silence.

Mei Qianyue waited for a long time, but did not see Cui Hongxiao coming to lift her veil. Just as she was about to speak, she felt Cui Hongxiao's big hand covering her small hand.

She trembled and let him pull her shyly.

He didn't say anything, but pulled her up and then took her a few steps.

"My Lord, what are you doing..."

Cui Hongxiao tightened his hand, his voice indescribably gentle, "Follow me."

"But, I can't see the road." Mei Qianyue spoke in a low voice, lowering her head and looking at her toes.

"Don't worry, I will always be by your side, forever..." Cui Hongxiao pulled her and slowly walked forward a few steps, then stopped.

He said, "I was confused before. I'm not as brave as you, nor do I think as clearly as you do. In fact, the first time I saw you, I wanted you to be my wife."

Mei Qianyue's nose felt sore and she almost cried, "...Then why didn't the prince choose a veil for me?"

"How can there be such an impatient bride as you?" Cui Hongxiao laughed muffledly and pulled her to the two futons.

"Come, kneel down first." Cui Hongxiao helped her kneel down, and then he knelt down himself.

"Qianyue, I didn't like the previous wedding, and I know you didn't like it either. Now, let's get married again. I want to give you a wedding that belongs only to the two of us..."

Mei Qianyue's tears suddenly burst out and dripped onto her knees.

Fortunately, because of the veil, he couldn't see her miserable appearance.

Cui Hongxiao squeezed her hand again, then released it: "Come, first bow to heaven and earth... second bow to your parents... husband and wife bow to each other... my lady, I'm going to lift your veil, okay? Are you ready?"

In the silent night, there was only his slightly hoarse voice, gentle and affectionate.

Mei Qianyue felt that this was the most beautiful sound she had ever heard in her life.

Her whole body melted in the flickering candlelight and the intoxicating whispers of her lover.

……

The next day, it was sunny.

The snow in the corners began to melt, and the snow water flowed all over the yard.

Nanxing got up early in the morning and was organizing several secret guards to clean up.

The several divine beasts no longer had any complaints, but their eyes were dull and their movements were mechanical.

What can I do? I have long been accustomed to "not doing my job properly".

Mei Xueer looked at the hardworking figures in the yard and sighed, "Now that we're done, everyone pack up and leave for Yunzhou as soon as possible."

If I don't go now, the Eighth Prince and Du Zheng might not be able to wait any longer.

Mei Xueer had a hunch that she would be able to find a way to cure them in Yunzhou.

Just as she was about to turn around, a servant from the prime minister's residence came to report that the palace had ordered her to enter the palace immediately.

Mei Xueer said "oh" and even if there was no imperial decree, she would go to the palace today.

This time she was in Yunzhou, she didn't know when she would be able to return, so she had to go see the Empress Dowager and the Emperor and leave enough medicine for emergency use.

Mei Xueer went to see the emperor first.

Cui Qimo was reviewing memorials. When he saw Mei Xueer coming, he looked up at her without saying anything.

He finished reviewing the memorial in his hand, picked up another one, looked at it, and then spoke casually: "I heard that you killed the osmanthus tree planted by the late emperor in Prince Jing's mansion?"

Mei Xueer: Huh? ...

This dog emperor is here to settle the score!

She thought the matter was over.

Seeing Mei Xueer's frustrated look, Cui Qimo hid the smile in his eyes and frowned, "Do you have any opinion on this matter? I will give you a chance to defend yourself."

Mei Xueer quickly lay on the ground, trying hard to force a smile that was uglier than crying. "Your Majesty, this, this matter, is indeed caused by a reason. It's all because of that G... No, it's Prince Jing who tarnished my reputation. Now everyone in the capital is pointing at my spine and scolding me for being shameless and unable to have children. I am also wronged, okay? Your Majesty, please put yourself in my shoes. No one can stand it. I was also angry, so, so..."

Cui Qimo frowned and said, "You mean, my son treated you badly, so you can take it out on the tree planted by the late emperor?"

Mei Xueer waved her hands quickly, "No, that's not what I meant. I mean, the tree may not die yet. Your Majesty, Prince Jing has been studying gardening techniques and has read many books. He has become an expert. He said that with his current level, he will definitely be able to save the tree."

"No matter what, I have reason and basis to charge you with a crime of disrespect." Cui Qimo walked down and stood in front of Mei Xueer.

Mei Xueer raised her head and looked at him with a sad face, "Your Majesty, please spare my life——"

He is the emperor. No matter how wronged you are, you have to submit and give the emperor a way out.

As expected, Cui Qimo's expression eased a little, "Since you have done a great job in treating the Queen Mother, I can spare your life."

"Is the emperor going to say 'but...' next?" Mei Xueer blinked.

Cui Qimo glanced at her and said nothing.

Mei Xueer quickly said loudly and tactfully, "Your Majesty, rest assured. I am packing my things and preparing to go to Yunzhou today. I will definitely find a prescription to detoxify the Eighth Prince. If I cannot detoxify the Eighth Prince, Your Majesty will punish me again, okay?"

After that, she took out two porcelain bottles from her body and said, "Your Majesty, I don't know when I can return to the capital, so I worked overtime last night to prepare more pills for you. This big bottle is for daily care, and this small bottle is for emergency use."

Eunuch Li quickly ran over to take it, "Miss Mei is thoughtful."

"Your Majesty, I have prepared a lot of medicine for the Queen Mother. Can I go see her later?"

The emperor nodded. "Since you are so thoughtful, I will accept it. Originally, your father resigned to save you, and I agreed. But since you took the initiative to ask to save your life with your own ability, how can I not fulfill your wish? Therefore, Prime Minister Mei's resignation letter should be put aside for now..."

Mei Xueer: ￥%……%

Father is going to resign?