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"It's so... so terrible..."

After Xie Yunchen returned from the palace, he kept murmuring this sentence.

His eyes were filled with fear, his hands were clenched into fists, his knuckles turned white from excessive force.

Gu Zhiyi watched her son like this, feeling both worried and confused. She slowly walked to Xie Yunchen's side, gently stroked his hair, and spoke in a gentle but firm tone.

"Yun Chen, what happened to make you so scared?" Gu Zhiyi's voice was gentle, like a spring breeze blowing across the lake.

Xie Yunchen raised his head, a trace of confusion flashed in his eyes. He looked at his mother, the corners of his mouth trembling slightly, as if he wanted to say something but found it difficult to speak.

"Mother, I...I saw...saw some things in the palace..."

Seeing her son's hesitation, Gu Zhiyi couldn't help but get nervous. She gently held Xie Yunchen's hand and encouraged him, "No matter what you saw, you can tell your mother."

Xie Yunchen took a deep breath, a trace of determination flashed in his eyes, and he closed his eyes tightly, as if trying hard to recall the terrible scene.

"I saw... I saw a stranger sitting on the emperor's throne. His eyes were cold and his whole body exuded an indescribable aura of terror. I... I fainted from fright at that moment."

Gu Zhiyi's expression instantly became solemn. This matter was of no small importance. If it were to be spread out, it would probably cause quite a bit of turmoil.

"Yun Chen, are you sure you didn't see it wrong?"

Xie Yunchen opened his eyes, his eyes firm: "Mother, I saw it clearly, it's absolutely correct."

Gu Zhiyi was silent for a moment. This matter must be handled with caution. She looked at Xie Yunchen, with a trace of worry in her eyes.

"Yun Chen, you can't tell anyone about this, including your brothers and sisters. I will find a way to get to the bottom of this matter."

Xie Yunchen nodded, but he was still a little worried.

"Mother, that person...will he harm our Ningguo Mansion?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly and patted Xie Yunchen's shoulder gently: "Don't worry, with mother here, the Ningguo Mansion will be fine. What you need to do now is to have a good rest and recover your strength."

Xie Yunchen nodded, but the fear in his eyes still hadn't completely dissipated. He looked at his mother, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.

"Mother, I will listen to you, but you must be careful."

At this moment, there was a soft knock on the door. Gu Zhiyi put down the book and called softly, "Come in."

The door was gently pushed open, and a maid came in with an envelope in her hand.

"Madam, this is a secret letter sent from the palace."

Gu Zhiyi took the envelope, and a strange look flashed in her eyes. She opened the envelope, and the contents inside made her color change instantly.

The letter read: "The emperor has passed away, but the news is kept secret. The new emperor has ascended the throne, and the situation is turbulent. Please proceed with caution."

Gu Zhiyi knew that the storm had just begun.

In another room, Xie Yunchen lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. The figure of the stranger and his mother's worries kept appearing in his mind.

At this moment, he heard footsteps coming from outside. Xie Yunchen frowned slightly, and the footsteps gradually became clearer.

It was Gu Zhiyi who came to check. He tried his best to calm himself and look calm.

The door was gently pushed open, and Gu Zhiyi appeared at the door. She was wearing a light blue silk dress, with fluttering sleeves and picturesque features. There was worry in her eyes, but she tried to keep her face calm.

"Yun Chen, are you asleep?" Gu Zhiyi asked softly.

Xie Yunchen nodded slightly: "Mother, I'm fine, I just have trouble falling asleep."

Gu Zhiyi walked to the bedside, sat down gently, looked at her son's face, a trace of pity flashed in her eyes.

"Yun Chen, if you have any questions in your mind, you can tell your mother." Gu Zhiyi said softly.

Xie Yunchen was silent for a while, then slowly said: "Mother, do you know the stranger who appeared in the mansion today?"

Gu Zhiyi was slightly stunned. She didn't expect her son to mention this. She nodded gently: "I know. He came from afar and said he had something important to see me."

"Mother, I don't think he is an ordinary person. His eyes make me feel uneasy." Xie Yunchen frowned and spoke in a serious tone.

Gu Zhiyi was silent for a while, then slowly said: "Yun Chen, you also know that the Ningguo Mansion is now in a troubled time. Although this person surprised me, I think he may be the one to solve the problems in our mansion."

Xie Yunchen looked at his mother doubtfully: "Mom, do you really believe him?"

Gu Zhiyi patted her son's hand gently and said with a smile: "Yun Chen, mother has lived for so long, so she naturally has some ability to judge people. This person is indeed a little mysterious, but I believe he will not harm us."

Xie Yunchen was silent for a while, then nodded slowly: "Mother, I believe you. But I will keep an eye on him secretly, just in case."

Gu Zhiyi looked at her son with a hint of relief in her eyes: "Yun Chen, you have really grown up and know how to share your mother's worries."

The two chatted for a while. Seeing that her son was gradually relaxing, Gu Zhiyi stood up and said goodbye: "Yun Chen, you should go to bed early. Mother is going to rest too."

Xie Yunchen nodded slightly and watched his mother leave.

The next day, the Ningguo Mansion was quiet. Xie Yunchen got up early and came to the front hall, where he saw his mother talking to the stranger. He stood aside and watched silently.

The stranger looked serious and was talking to my mother about something she couldn't understand. My mother also looked serious, nodding from time to time or thinking.

Xie Yunchen became more and more curious. Who was this person and why did his mother take him so seriously? He couldn't help but take a few steps forward, wanting to hear more clearly.

"Yun Chen, why are you here?" Gu Zhiyi noticed her son and gently scolded him.

Xie Yunchen quickly apologized: "Mother, I just want to hear this gentleman's opinion."

The stranger turned around and looked at Xie Yunchen, with a hint of admiration in his eyes. He smiled and said, "This young man is the eldest son of the Ningguo Mansion, right? He is indeed extraordinary."

Xie Yunchen smiled slightly and responded, "Thank you for the compliment, sir. I'm just curious and would like to ask you something."

Gu Zhiyi looked at her son, a worried look in her eyes and sighed softly: "Yun Chen, you are always so reckless, how can anyone trust you?"

Xie Yunchen gently held his mother's hand and said softly, "Mom, I understand your concerns, but this gentleman makes me feel different. I want to know more."

After everyone sat down, the stranger slowly spoke: "My name is Liu Suifeng. I have heard for a long time that the Ningguo Mansion is a family of scholars, so I came here to visit you today."

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly and said, "Mr. Liu, you are too polite. May I ask the purpose of your visit?"

Liu Suifeng smiled lightly and glanced at everyone: "I have no special purpose, I just want to communicate with the talented people in Ningguo Mansion."

Xie Yunchen looked at Liu Suifeng curiously and couldn't help asking, "Sir, where are you from? Why are you so familiar with the Ningguo Mansion?"