After the death of the host: the tyrant cried red eyes

She handed the prepared letter to the servant at the door. After a while, an older housekeeper came hurriedly. When he saw Shen Bingning, he immediately knelt down and saluted, his tone full of respect: "Your servant greets Miss Shen."

Shen Bingning quickly asked Qing'er to help the housekeeper up: "I am no longer a young lady, you don't have to be so polite. It is Miss Yu's kindness that allows me to stay here temporarily."

The housekeeper was puzzled. It was rumored that Empress Bixia doted on Miss Shen the most, so why was it suddenly different?

But he knew that it was not his place to comment on the affairs of the nobility, so he replied respectfully, "Sister, this way, please."

Following Miss Yu's instructions, the housekeeper led the two to a quiet courtyard, bowed deeply, and then left: "Sister, please rest first. I will arrange dinner right away."

As the housekeeper left, Shen Bingning pulled Qing'er to sit on a chair and take a short rest.

Qing'er quickly poured a glass of water and handed it to her: "Ah... Sister, what should we do now?"

She vaguely heard that they could only stay here for a few days.

Shen Bingning took a sip of tea and said in a much more relaxed tone: "Let's discuss this matter tomorrow. Fill your stomach and have a good rest tonight. I'm really tired and hungry after this day, and my brain is not working anymore."

After dinner, Shen Bingning walked into the bathing area to wash away her fatigue.

Qing'er began to pack her luggage. When her fingertips touched the gold bracelet, she couldn't help but feel confused.

She was familiar with every item of her elder sister, so when did this gold bracelet appear?

When Shen Bingning walked out of the bathroom, she saw Qing'er looking at the gold bracelet carefully. She mistakenly thought that Qing'er liked it, so she said generously: "This is a gift from Miss Yu. Take it if you like it."

Qing'er waved her hands quickly, smiling with a hint of shyness: "So this is a gift from Miss Yu to my sister, then I'd better keep it together with the other jewelry."

As she spoke, she carefully placed the bracelet back into the jewelry box.

Her eyes fell on the heavy silver ingots again, and Shen Bingning began to plan for tomorrow's arrangements.

She needed to exchange the silver into silver notes that were easy to carry and find a reliable silver shop to store it.

As for these precious jewellery, it is neither safe nor convenient to carry them with you, so you must find a safe place to store them.

"Somebody come!"

She called out.

Upon hearing this, Eunuch Sun quickly walked into the palace, lowered his head and said softly, "Your Majesty, what do you want?"

Xiao Yuji gently unfolded the paper in his hand. It was a piece of cloud paper with a delicate texture. He slowly handed it to Eunuch Sun, with an imperceptible light of hope in his eyes, as if the thin piece of paper carried all his thoughts and expectations.

"Send some people to Yongjing in Yan State quietly. Be careful and bring that person back to me. Remember not to hurt her in the slightest. Treat her as if she were a rare treasure and ensure she is safe and sound."

Having said this, Xiao Yuji's voice unconsciously softened, revealing an indescribable warmth.

Eunuch Sun's hand trembled slightly as he took the note. His eyes swept across the familiar three words "Shen Bingning" and his heart suddenly twitched.

As a personal eunuch who has served His Majesty for many years, he has some understanding of the soft spot in His Majesty's heart.

Now, he has secretly sent people to the Yan State thousands of miles away twice, and the target was Shen Bingning. This is enough to show how important this person is in His Majesty's heart, and the feelings have been deeply rooted and difficult to give up.

Sensing the gloom in His Majesty's eyes, Eunuch Sun immediately pulled himself out of his thoughts and replied respectfully: "I understand. I will arrange the most reliable personnel to ensure the smooth completion of the mission."

As I stepped out of the palace gate, a breeze blew, and I happened to bump into Xi Yan who was hurriedly coming in with a bowl of hot tonic soup in her hands.

Eunuch Sun cleverly tucked the note into his sleeve, quickly composed himself, and bowed respectfully: "Your servant greets the Empress, may you be blessed with good health."

Xi Yan raised her bare hands and said in a gentle voice, "No need to be polite. Is Your Majesty still busy with government affairs?"

"Your Majesty has just finished reviewing the last batch of memorials and needs to rest. I will go in and report."

After Eunuch Sun finished speaking, he turned around and returned to the depths of the palace.

Xi Yan watched him farewell with a faint smile on her lips, but she was secretly curious about what Eunuch Sun had been hiding just now that even she didn't want to reveal.

After a while, Eunuch Sun appeared again, looking apologetic: "Your Majesty, please come in. His Majesty has been waiting for a long time."

Xi Yan's tone was calm, but it revealed a bit of sharpness: "I can go in on my own. Eunuch Sun seems to have some urgent business to deal with?"

“There are some things that need to be dealt with urgently.”

Eunuch Sun's answer was rather vague.

"What is it?"

Xi Yan asked.

Eunuch Sun looked embarrassed and was speechless for a moment.

Seeing this, Xi Yan tactfully stopped asking questions and said softly, "Then go and do your thing."

Eunuch Sun responded respectfully, and after Xi Yan gracefully stepped over the threshold, he quickly quickened his pace, thinking about the best configuration of candidates for this trip to the State of Yan.

Xi Yan watched Eunuch Sun's back gradually become blurred before she leisurely walked into the magnificent hall.

As soon as he entered the palace, Xiao Yuji stood up from the throne and walked quickly towards Xi Yan. He gently held her hand, his eyes full of concern: "It's such a small matter, you can just ask the servants to bring it over. Why bother your Majesty to do it yourself?"

Xi Yan smiled and said, "I have nothing to do in the palace. I thought that Your Majesty might have neglected his health because of being busy with government affairs, so I stopped by to see you."

As she spoke, her eyes unconsciously slid towards the tall pile of memorials, filled with heartache.

Xiao Yuji pulled her to sit beside him and comforted her, "Don't worry, I have always followed the Queen's instructions, eating on time and taking proper rest. If the Queen doesn't believe me, you can ask Eunuch Sun."

Xi Yan smiled and personally served him a bowl of nourishing soup: "Then your majesty, please try this soup and see if it suits your taste."

Xiao Yuji tasted a few bites and praised it highly: "No one can compare to the delicacy made by the Queen herself."

Then, he changed the subject: "Speaking of children, Pinghe has reached the right age for marriage. Can you pay attention to some outstanding children from famous families recently and let her choose for herself?"

Xi Yan poured him another bowl of soup and said softly, "My mother wants to stay in Pinghe for a few more years, and Yuxuan's marriage has not been finalized yet."

When Xiao Yuxuan was mentioned, Xiao Yuji frowned slightly: "He has indeed been away for too long this time. I have to send someone to urge him to return as soon as possible."

"My brother has indeed been on tour for quite a while this time, and we all miss him."

"When he returns, it's time to arrange a marriage for him with a princess."

"I will keep an eye out for talented and beautiful women in the capital."

Xiao Yuji patted the back of her hand and said softly, "Thank you for your hard work, Queen."

"This is my duty as the queen."

"I have been busy with government affairs recently, and I haven't seen Jing'er for a few days. I want to visit him tonight."

Speaking of her beloved son, Xi Yan's smile was even more maternal: "I would like to thank the emperor for his concern on behalf of Jing'er."

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