Who put the yellow robe on me?

Jiang Chen smiled slightly, a trace of worry flashing in his eyes: "After all, the He Mansion has close ties with the court. We still don't know what's going on in the palace. It's not advisable to have too much contact with their people to avoid leaking the news."

His voice was low and steady, with a hint of considered caution.

Jiang Sirou stood beside him and nodded gently. She said softly, "Sixteenth brother, you are right. At this critical juncture, we should be careful."

"Let's go back to the inn first. Dianzhang should be back soon." Jiang Chen suggested.

"Okay." Jiang Sirou nodded, and the two of them walked towards Yuelai Inn together.

Yuelai Inn is located in the heart of Yunzhou City. Although it is not the most luxurious inn, it is popular for its quiet environment and thoughtful service.

"Sixteenth brother, when do you think the regulations will arrive?" Jiang Sirou sat on the chair, a hint of anxiety in her eyes.

Jiang Chen poured a cup of tea and handed it to her: "He has always been reliable in his work and should be arriving soon."

Jiang Sirou took the teacup, took a sip, and felt the warmth of the tea, which calmed her mood a little.

She looked up at Jiang Chen, wanting to say something but stopping herself.

"Thirteenth sister, just say whatever you want to say." Jiang Chen noticed her hesitation and said gently.

Jiang Sirou hesitated for a moment, and finally spoke: "Sixteenth brother, have you ever thought about how we should deal with it if something really happens in the palace?"

Jiang Chen's eyes were deep, and he sighed softly: "Our current situation is not optimistic, but the more so, the more we need to know what is happening in the palace."

"But I'm worried about the safety of my father and our brothers and sisters..." Jiang Sirou's voice trembled a little, and a trace of worry flashed in her eyes.

Jiang Chen walked up to her and comforted her, "Don't worry, Thirteenth Sister, I feel like they're coming for me this time. Father and the others should be safe."

As the two were talking, there was suddenly a soft knock on the door.

"Dong dong... Dong dong... Dong..." Two long and one short sounds were exactly the communication signal they agreed upon with Dianzhang.

Jiang Sirou immediately stood up and asked nervously, "Who?"

A deep voice came from outside the door: "Your Highness, Princess, it's me, Dianzhang!"

Jiang Chen and Jiang Sirou looked at each other, and a hint of joy and nervousness flashed in each other's eyes.

"General Zuo!" Jiang Chen nodded to Zuo Yongyu who was standing beside him.

Zuo Yongyu quickly walked to the door, put his hand on the hilt of the sword, and opened the door carefully.

Outside the door, Dianzhang was standing with a serious expression, and behind him, a familiar figure came into view.

She was a woman in an elegant long dress, with long black hair draped over her shoulders. Her face was pretty, but there was a hint of fatigue and anxiety in her eyes.

Who else could it be but the He Xiaowei I think about day and night?

"Xiaowei!" Jiang Sirou exclaimed in surprise, walked up quickly and held her hand tightly.

"Sister Rou!" When He Xiaowei saw her, a hint of relief and excitement flashed in her eyes.

The two smiled at each other, but tears welled up in their eyes.

"Come in and talk." Jiang Chen smiled slightly and motioned them to go into the house.

Dian Zhang and He Xiaowei walked into the room, Zuo Yongyu closed the door and quietly stepped aside.

He Xiaowei and Jiang Sirou sat together. The two good friends had not seen each other for more than half a year, so it was inevitable that they had endless things to talk about when they met.

"Sister Sirou, you have lost weight. Have you suffered a lot outside?" He Xiaowei asked with concern, her eyes full of heartache.

Jiang Sirou smiled slightly, held her hand and said, "It's okay, I'm fine! But you, why do you look a little pale? Did something happen?"

He Xiaowei sighed and frowned slightly: "A lot of things have happened in the palace recently. I am... very worried."

Jiang Sirou patted her hands and said gently, "Don't worry, everything will be fine with us here."

The two talked in low voices, sharing their feelings with each other, sometimes laughing, sometimes silent, and the room was filled with a warm atmosphere.

Jiang Chen stood aside, looking at them, and felt a warmth in his heart.

At this moment, He Xiaowei's gaze inadvertently fell on Jiang Chen.

Their eyes met in mid-air, as if an invisible electric current was passing through them. He Xiaowei's cheeks flushed slightly, and a complex emotion flashed in her eyes.

There was already some inexplicable feeling between her and Jiang Chen. After not seeing each other for so long, it was inevitable that she felt a surge of longing for him.

However, in front of Jiang Sirou, she couldn't show it too obviously, so she could only smile slightly and nodded gently.

Jiang Chen also felt her gaze, and his heart moved slightly, but he quickly regained his composure. He knew that now was not the time to discuss children's private affairs. The changes in the palace were the most urgent matter.

To ease the awkward atmosphere, Jiang Chen said, "Xiaowei, did you bring any news from the palace this time?"

He Xiaowei collected her thoughts, nodded, and her expression became serious: "Yes, the palace has been very unstable recently."

Jiang Sirou's expression became serious when she heard this: "What on earth happened?"

He Xiaowei sighed and said slowly, "Many ministers who were close to His Highness the Sixteenth Prince have now lost their influence in the court. Some have even been demoted or exiled."

Jiang Chen frowned, a trace of worry flashing in his eyes: "It seems that my worries are not wrong, someone really is targeting me."

"And..." He Xiaowei hesitated for a moment and continued, "The Sixth Prince and the Ninth Prince were originally enemies, but just a month ago, their relationship suddenly became close."

"What?" Jiang Sirou asked in surprise, "They've always disliked each other, how come their relationship suddenly improved?"

Jiang Chen's eyes were deep as he pondered, "Did anything major happen in the palace a month ago?"

He Xiaowei had a complicated expression, her eyes flickered, as if she had something to hide.

She moved her mouth but did not answer immediately. Instead, she glanced at Zuo Yongyu who was standing beside her.

Jiang Chen noticed her concerns and nodded slightly.

Zuo Yongyu understood and said respectfully, "Your Highness, I'm a little hungry. I'm going out to find something to eat."

Dianzhang also said: "General Zuo, I am hungry too, let's go together."

Jiang Chen nodded: "Okay, be careful."

After the two of them saluted, they quietly left the room.

After they left, only Jiang Chen, Jiang Sirou and He Xiaowei were left in the room.

He Xiaowei then took a deep breath and looked at Jiang Chen with a firm gaze: "In fact, a big thing happened in the palace."

Jiang Chen looked serious and motioned for her to continue.

"The Ninth Prince found someone from nowhere and claimed that he was the real Sixteenth Prince, and that the person who followed the General into battle was a fake Sixteenth Prince."

He Xiaowei spoke word by word, with a hint of indignation and worry in her voice.