After the divorce, I wanted to give up, but the Prime Minister took me into his arms in the street

"Mo Hui! I heard you went to Daqing! I often wondered if you could adapt to the world after living in Daqi for so many years and suddenly returned there. I thought I would never see you again in this life."

Han Zifeng's eyes were full of nostalgia and emotion.

"My parents are both in Daqi, how can I not go back? But you seem to be getting closer and closer to the royal family?"

Ling Mohui asked tentatively, with a hint of curiosity in her words.

Han Zifeng's expression changed slightly, and he immediately changed the subject, "I have heard about your elder brother's affairs. He is now imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison, and outsiders are not allowed to visit him, but I have secretly made arrangements to ensure that he will not be wronged."

Ling Mohui smiled gratefully and said, "Thank you, Han Zifeng."

Not long after sitting down, Ling Mohui felt a scorching gaze coming from the opposite side.

Looking up, I met Wei Ruoming's deep eyes.

The sandstorms of the frontier gave him a healthy complexion, and added a bit of firmness and heroism. The two smiled at each other, without saying much, their tacit understanding was evident.

Soon, the queen arrived with the young emperor. Now, she should be called the queen mother.

Everyone knelt down respectfully and bowed. A childish but majestic voice rang out in the hall, "Everyone, please stand up and take your seats!"

As everyone stood up and returned to their seats, the Queen Mother's every move showed dignity and composure.

Her face is still beautiful, and time seems to have left no traces on her face, but instead adds a bit of shrewdness and competence.

In just one year, she went from being a queen to a queen mother. The change in her status was amazing.

Ling Mohui had to re-examine this woman. She once thought that she was just a queen who was obsessed with love fantasies and longed to become a fairy couple with the emperor that the world envied.

However, at this moment, Ling Mohui suddenly realized that the queen was the real hidden talent. She used false emotions to deceive not only everyone, but even the emperor who had now retired to the throne of the Supreme Emperor.

"Princess Changle has come from afar, symbolizing the friendship between our two countries. As the host, I will drink first to show my respect!"

After the Queen Mother finished her words, she drank the whole glass in one gulp, showing her sincerity and magnanimity.

Faced with the empress dowager's sincerity, Ling Mohui naturally did not dare to neglect it. She raised her glass in response, but secretly thought that behind this banquet, there might be more unknown secrets and competitions hidden.

"Thank you, Her Majesty, for your hospitality. May our two countries, under the protection of Her Majesty, forever enjoy peace and prosperity."

Ling Mohui raised the wine glass gracefully, hummed softly to the moon, and drank it all in one gulp. The wine slid down her throat, leaving a hint of warmth.

At the banquet, string music played melodiously, dancing sleeves fluttered, there was singing and laughter, and a peaceful atmosphere filled every corner.

The flickering candlelight illuminates the magnificent hall, as if even the air is filled with a faint sense of joy and harmony.

The Queen Mother was extremely caring towards the young Emperor, her gentle eyes were full of love, but beneath this warmth, no one dared to touch the deeply hidden secret.

Ling Mohui learned from her father Ling Yuanfu that mentioning the emperor emeritus was like throwing a huge rock into a calm lake, and no one was willing to bear the huge waves that might be caused.

All the civil and military officials knew very well about the Empress Dowager's decision to depose the emperor, as well as the current situation of the female ruler in power, but no one dared to speak out, and they only exchanged meaningful glances in private.

The court and the harem may seem calm on the surface, but in fact, undercurrents are surging. Every step must be taken carefully to avoid falling into the invisible abyss.

As the banquet gradually came to an end, the Queen Mother sighed softly, said she was tired, and left the table to go back to bed.

Seeing this, the little emperor was as agile as a rabbit and quickly disappeared from everyone's sight.

After this departure, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly became a lot more relaxed. Ling Mohui had been sitting for too long and felt sore in her waist and back, so she simply stood up and planned to stretch her muscles.

"My Lord, where are you going?"

Seeing this, the servants in the palace gathered around and asked with concern.

"Everyone please leave. I will take care of the princess."

Just at this moment, Zhao Yu appeared at the right time, with unquestionable majesty in his words, and easily dismissed the servants.

In the palace, Zhao Yu's influence is evident. With him around, everything seems to be solved easily.

"The roads in the palace are complicated. If you are not careful, something unexpected may happen. Princess, please be careful."

Zhao Yu reminded him kindly, his eyes full of concern.

Ling Mohui smiled calmly, "With you by my side, what do I have to fear?"

Her tone was full of trust in Zhao Yu.

"Where does the princess want to go?"

As Zhao Yu spoke, he acted as if he was ready to act at any time, loyal and reliable.

Ling Mohui blinked and secretly sighed in her heart, no wonder Zhao Yu could play the role of the eunuch so vividly. If no one had revealed it in advance, who would have thought that under this humble and pleasing appearance, there was actually a man of steel?

"I want to see where my brother lives in the palace."

Ling Mo replied with her plan.

As a member of the Imperial Guard, Ling Mohui's brother had to take turns on night duty, and the sword-carrying guards above the fourth rank all had their own exclusive dormitories in the palace.

"Then let's go!"

Zhao Yu agreed readily, obviously he had already anticipated Ling Mohui's thoughts.

Along the way, the two of them traveled extremely smoothly, and the people they met were all Zhao Yu's confidants. It seemed that he had already made secret arrangements.

"Zhao Yu, thank you for your hard work."

Ling Mohui said gratefully.

Zhao Yu did not say anything and went straight to the point, "I have already found out that the whole thing started because of a purse."

"When your brother woke up, there was a scented bag on his body with the words 'Liu Er' engraved on it."

"This Liu'er is a maid in the Queen's palace."

"The whistleblower has not yet shown up. I'm afraid this was premeditated."

"This person must have a close connection with the mastermind behind this."

Zhao Yu smiled bitterly, "So, it's quite tricky to investigate."

Ling Mohui frowned slightly, "Is there no other solution?"

"Yes, ask the Queen directly, but it doesn't seem appropriate given your current status."

Zhao Yu's tone was calm, but every word he said was precious.

Ling Mohui sighed softly. The identity of Princess Changle was both her protective umbrella and her shackles.

"Let's go check on my brother first, maybe we can find some clues."

Just as the two were moving forward, a burst of chatter came from deep in the bamboo forest. Ling Mohui and Zhao Yu exchanged glances and tacitly disappeared into the darkness.

"Zifeng, my feelings for you have never changed! My heart has always been with you, not anyone else. In the past, he pretended to be you and stole my feelings. This misunderstanding is as heavy as a mountain. I tried my best to make up for everything, why are you so reluctant to hold my hand again?"

There was some resentment and unwillingness in the woman's voice.

"My lady, I am just a common merchant. How can I bear your deep affection and kindness?"

Ling Mohui was very surprised to hear these words coming from Han Zifeng.

It's really unpredictable. While taking a casual stroll, she accidentally discovered such a secret.