Who put the yellow robe on me?

Dianzhang was startled for a moment, a hint of doubt in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. He bowed and said solemnly, "Your Highness, I will go now."

Jiang Chen nodded and patted his shoulder: "This operation is related to the overall situation. You must be careful and cautious and not let anyone know."

Dianzhang replied solemnly, "I understand, your subordinate. I will bring them back as soon as possible."

So, that day Dianzhang immediately brought Han Qingsong, Feng Liyan and Tan Erhu to Jiang Chen's residence.

Half a year is not too long, but it is enough for the teenagers to undergo earth-shaking changes.

When Jiang Chen saw the three figures from afar, he couldn't help feeling emotional and relieved.

Han Qingsong, once a frail young man, had grown half a head taller and become much more muscular. His skin was tanned by the sun, and his brows shone with a sense of determination and confidence. His once clear eyes now shone with a resolute light, as if he had experienced many hardships.

Feng Liyan was once a quiet and reserved child, always keeping his head down and not saying much. Now, he has a taller figure and broader shoulders. The childishness on his face has gradually faded, replaced by a calm and mature look. His eyes are deep and serene, giving off a sense of reliability.

Tan Erhu was still the same lively and active young man, but now he was more robust, with well-defined muscles. He walked with a vigorous aura, and a bright smile always graced his face. His laughter was still as hearty as ever, as if it could dispel any gloom.

The moment the three of them saw Jiang Chen, they were stunned for a moment, and then their faces showed irrepressible joy and excitement.

"Sir!" Han Qingsong shouted first, with a hint of trembling in his voice.

The word "Sir" brought the Sixteenth Prince's thoughts back to half a year ago. In this world, only Han Qingsong called the Sixteenth Prince "Sir".

When Jiang Chen saw them, he was filled with mixed emotions. A warm smile appeared on his face: "You have all grown up."

Before he could finish, Han Qingsong rushed over like an arrow and threw himself directly into Jiang Chen's arms.

He hugged Jiang Chen tightly, as if he was afraid that if he let go, the long-lost warmth would disappear.

Feng Liyan also stepped forward quickly, holding Jiang Chen's hand, tears flashing in his eyes: "Your Highness, you are finally back."

Tan Erhu followed closely behind and said shyly, "Your Highness..."

Jiang Chen hugged the three of them, feeling their true love, and his heart was filled with warmth.

At this moment, time seemed to freeze and everything around became quiet.

The three of them couldn't hold back any longer, tears streaming down their cheeks.

They are not weak, but the emotions that have been suppressed for too long are released at this moment.

When Dian Zhang and others saw this scene, they quietly retreated, gently closed the door, and left the space to themselves.

In the room, Jiang Chen sat opposite the three people.

There were several plates of exquisite snacks and a pot of hot tea on the table. The aroma of tea filled the air, dispelling the fatigue of the journey.

Han Qingsong wiped away his tears and said excitedly, "Sir, we have been thinking about you for the past six months and looking forward to seeing you again every day."

Feng Liyan nodded, his voice choked with sobs: "Yes, we work hard to practice, hoping to serve His Highness as soon as possible."

Tan Erhu scratched his head and said with a smile, "Your Highness, you don't know, we are looking forward to your return every day!"

Jiang Chen looked at them, his eyes filled with satisfaction. He picked up the teacup, blew away the steam, took a sip, and the sweetness of the tea lingered in his mouth.

He put down his teacup and said gently, "You have worked hard during this period. I have been thinking about you in the Western Regions."

Han Qingsong asked curiously, "Your Highness, what is the Western Region like?"

Jiang Chen smiled slightly and began to tell his story. He recounted the strange stories he encountered in the Western Regions, the hospitable ethnic minorities, the unique cuisine, and the thrilling adventures he had.

His words were so vivid that they seemed to transport them to that magical land. The three listened attentively, exclaiming in amazement from time to time.

"Your Highness, you are so amazing!" Han Qingsong praised sincerely.

Just then, the door was gently pushed open.

The Thirteenth Princess Jiang Sirou and He Xiaowei walked in. They were dressed in simple long dresses, with elegant temperaments and warm smiles on their faces.

"Xiao Qingsong, long time no see!" Jiang Sirou said with a smile, her voice as clear and pleasant as a spring.

Han Qingsong and the others quickly stood up and bowed respectfully: "Greetings to the Thirteenth Princess."

Jiang Sirou waved her hand and said softly, "No need to be polite. There are no outsiders here."

He Xiaowei also smiled slightly, her eyes gentle: "Yes, don't be restrained."

The three of them felt a little embarrassed, with a blush on their faces.

When everyone arrived, Jiang Chen's expression gradually became serious.

He looked around at everyone, his eyes firm and deep.

"Everyone, everyone is here. Now we have an important task."

Everyone put away their smiles and listened attentively.

Jiang Chen took a deep breath and said slowly, "According to the intelligence we currently have, we don't know if any of the Minister of Justice Bai Binggong, the Right Vice Minister of Justice Xiong Zhiheng, the Left Vice Minister of Works Xu Jingzhu, the Left Vice Minister of Rites Yu Wenbo, and the Left Vice Minister of War Guo Wulie will rebel."

When these words were spoken, everyone showed a look of shock.

The room was silent, with only the slight crackling of the candlelight.

Zuo Yongyu frowned and said in a heavy tone, "Your Highness, we must take immediate action to prevent their conspiracy from succeeding."

Jiang Chen nodded: "That's right. But we need to find out their specific plan first before we can formulate a response strategy."

He continued, "I need everyone's help. Split up and gather intelligence."

He glanced at everyone and assigned tasks one by one.

"Dianzhang, you are responsible for following Bai Binggong and keeping a close eye on his movements."

Dianzhang clasped his fists and replied, "I understand."

"Han Qingsong, you lie in ambush near Guo Wulie's residence and observe his movements."

Han Qingsong nodded firmly: "Please rest assured, sir, I will definitely complete the task."

"Feng Liyan, you are responsible for monitoring the Bai Mansion of the Ministry of Justice. Report any abnormalities immediately."

Feng Liyan said in a deep voice, "I obey your command."

"Zuo Yongyu, you will supervise Xu Jingzhu's residence and pay attention to the movements in the Xu residence."

Zuo Yongyu cupped his hands and replied, "Understood."

"Tan Erhu, disguise yourself as a beggar and move around the residence of Yu Wenbo, the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites, to gather intelligence."

Tan Erhu smiled, a sly look flashing in his eyes. "Your Highness, this kind of thing is most suitable for me."

Jiang Chen nodded with satisfaction. "Time is running out. We only have three days. After three days, no matter what the situation is, we must return here to reunite. If there is any important situation during this period, you can come back at any time. I'll be waiting for everyone here."