The daughter of the emperor is beautiful and holds the power over the world

On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the Lantern Festival, the emperor once again canceled the court meeting that was originally scheduled to be held.

Everyone was confused, but Si Yan knew that the emperor's body would not last much longer.

The incident of the Imperial Noble Consort poisoning was a more serious blow to the Emperor than Si Yan had imagined.

On this day, the emperor issued several imperial edicts in succession, causing quite a stir in the capital city.

In the first imperial edict, the emperor ordered the execution of Fu Rentao, the former director of the Imperial Medical Service, and the confiscation of Fu's family property. All members of the Fu family, young and old, were exiled to Lingnan, and their descendants would never be allowed to return to Beijing.

The second imperial edict promoted Pei Wangjie, a doctor in the Ministry of Justice, to the position of Minister of Justice for his meritorious service in investigating the case.

The Pei family changed their usual low-key attitude and set off firecrackers at the door to celebrate the promotion of Young Master Pei.

The third imperial edict was from the palace, and because of her virtue, Concubine Liu was promoted to Concubine Xian.

It is said that there was great joy in the palace. Since Concubine Xin became the favorite, His Majesty has not favored other concubines for a long time, let alone promoted other concubines to the rank of concubine.

Concubine Liu was friendly and much easier to get along with than Concubine Xin. This made the harem, which had been suppressed and lifeless by Concubine Xin, gradually become active again.

The emperor's last decree was that today was the Lantern Festival, and the curfew in the capital city was lifted so that the people could enjoy the lanterns on this day.

The people cheered, but Ling Mohan, who was in charge of the security of Shangjing City, felt a lot of pressure.

Feng Yu, the commander of the guards of Shangjing City, is on leave today, and only Ling Mohan is in charge of the entire Shangjing.

The situation in Shangjing City is now in chaos. Civil and military officials are hesitant between Prince Yong and Prince Xin and are moving around everywhere. Xin Rui and his party are even waiting for the opportunity to rebel.

If the curfew is lifted today, trouble will arise.

Ling Mohan walked into Situ Mansion with a serious expression. Si Yan was in the study, reading documents as usual.

"Are you going out to see the lights tonight?" Ling Mohan asked.

"Look." Si Yan was not looking at the lights, but the situation in Shangjing City. If the curfew is lifted tonight, many things will be exposed.

"I'm going too. You follow me. If you want to release river lanterns, I'll take you." Ling Mohan had a hunch that someone was targeting this girl today.

It is his duty to patrol everywhere, and he might not be able to protect the girl.

Si Yan raised his eyes and looked at him: "I can protect myself, you don't have to worry about me."

Si Yan knew that Ling Mohan was worried that something might happen to her. Although they could not be lovers, their childhood sweetheart feelings were still there, and Ling Mohan would still protect her as before.

But she is no longer the Si Yan she used to be, and she doesn't need protection.

"I'm worried." Ling Mohan slowed down his tone, "Yan Longyi is not here, so just follow me."

"Just protect Shangjing well. If anything happens, you must be ready to respond at any time."

Her brother Si Qingshan was sent to the Jingji Camp by His Majesty, but in order to transfer people from the Jingji Camp, the emperor's order must be obtained.

Si Yan said softly, "There are hundreds of guards at the palaces of Prince Yong and Prince An. If needed, you can mobilize them at any time. Boya has 800 men in Shangjing, and they are available for you to mobilize tonight. When needed, just send someone to Yayue Pavilion to tell us. As long as you keep an eye on Xin Rui and Wei Shu, there will be no problem."

"I don't need so many people, I'm just worried about you." Ling Mohan slowly stood up, "Since you have someone to protect you, I, as your brother... am relieved."

After he finished speaking, he stood up and walked out, his steps brisk and steady as the wind.

Si Yan looked up and saw Ling Mohan's back was tall, firm and majestic.

Today, Feng Yu took a leave of absence, which was a good opportunity for Mo Han to train himself to take full control of the troops.

If he can control tonight, he will be able to control the entire Shangjing in the future. If he can control Shangjing, he will be able to control the border battlefield.

He will eventually become a god of war and will eventually go on a wider and farther road.

Si Yan gently withdrew his gaze, and a figure landed from the roof: "Sir, this is a letter from my prince."

Si Yan raised her eyes slightly. Yun Li stopped calling her Miss Si these past two days and followed the others in the mansion in calling her Sir...

This was the third letter his prince had written since he left. Yun Li watched Si Yan read the letter.

Si Yan put the letter down and looked at Yun Li who hadn't left: "Do you want to see it?"

Yun Li shook his head like a rattle: "Sir, won't you write a reply to the prince?"

"Need to write?"

"Yes, yes..." Yun Li knew very well that his prince needed it very much.

His prince doesn't like writing letters to others. He has only been away from the capital for half a month, but he has already written three letters to Miss Si. Isn't he eagerly waiting for Miss Si's reply?

Si Yan picked up the pen and wrote four words on a piece of letter paper: Everything is fine.

Si Yan folded the letter and put it in an envelope.

"Give it to your prince."

The corners of Yun Li's mouth twitched fiercely twice. Miss Si didn't understand what he meant...

Si Yan certainly understood what Yun Li meant, but Yun Li didn't understand her way of doing things.

At dusk, the street lights light up, and the busy streets are crowded with people, the crowds are bustling and lively.

Si Yan came to Yayue Pavilion and sat down in the box to watch the people coming and going downstairs.

There were people guessing lantern riddles and performing jugglers on the streets. The river in the distance was crowded with people, and colorful river lanterns were floating in the river.

Yayue Pavilion is a three-story building with a unique location. Standing by the window, Si Yan can take in most of the upper capital city.

"Do you want to stand a little higher?" A gentle voice sounded in Si Yan's ears.

"Okay." Si Yan turned around and looked at Boya and said casually.

Boya walked into the box and opened a secret door. Behind the secret door was a staircase that was only wide enough for one person to pass through. Boya led the way and Si Yan followed behind.

The two soon reached the roof of Yayue Pavilion, which was equivalent to the fourth floor.

Si Yan's box and Boya's box were separated by only a wall. Si Yan always felt that this wall was a bit thick, but he didn't expect that there was a narrow staircase in the middle that led to the fourth floor, which was the roof.

There were two soft chairs on the roof, with the seats covered with blankets made of snow fox fur. In the middle was a small table with tea brewing on it.

Si Yan looked at the man beside him: "I remember this rooftop wasn't like this before..."

Si Yan had been to the top of Yayue Pavilion many times. Although he always climbed up by climbing the wall, he was still familiar with the situation there.

Boya smiled slightly: "I had it remodeled a couple of days ago. Do you like it?"

"I like it." Si Yan nodded and looked into the distance.

After New Year's Day, the weather in the capital has gradually warmed up. The gentle breeze blowing on the roof makes people feel very comfortable.

The view here is much wider than anywhere else. You can take in the surrounding scenery by looking around.

Boya walked forward gently, and felt the breeze with Si Yan: "Miss Si, can I call you Ah Yan too?"