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

Si Yan and his father left Taiji Hall, and Eunuch Gu personally saw them off. In just two days, Gu Yuan's attitude towards Si Yan had changed 180 degrees.

As Si Yan walked, he suddenly asked, "Eunuch Gu, may I ask if the Empress is well?"

Gu Yuan couldn't help but be slightly stunned. No one had asked the Queen this question for many years.

Except for half a year ago, when His Majesty was seriously ill, he asked about the Queen's condition. When he heard that the Queen was still vegetarian and chanting Buddhist scriptures, His Majesty did not say much.

"The Empress, with her green lamps and ancient Buddhas, recites scriptures every day and lives a life of seclusion from worldly affairs. Her life must be extremely peaceful."

"Please tell the Queen Mother, Eunuch Gu, that His Royal Highness Prince Yong is weak and that we can visit her after he feels better."

Gu Yuan hesitated for a moment: "Miss Si, you don't know, the Queen has not seen anyone in the past five years. Prince Yong came several times before he went to war, but he didn't see the Queen. I'm afraid this time..."

"Just ask Eunuch Gu to convey it."

"Okay, I will tell the Queen." Gu Yuan found that this eccentric and clever little girl was really hard to figure out.

She spoke without restraint in front of His Majesty, but His Majesty just believed it. Not only did he not blame her at all, he also opened up his heart in front of her father and daughter, which had never happened before.

In the past, whenever His Majesty had something on his mind, he would talk to the Imperial Noble Consort, and even let the Imperial Noble Consort participate in decision-making on major military and political affairs. Now, His Majesty has begun to avoid the Imperial Noble Consort when doing things.

Si Yan and his father left the palace. Si Zhengxuan pondered for a long time, but couldn't help but ask, "Yan'er, are you trying to win over the deposed crown prince?"

"Yes, father." Si Yan nodded. "This is also a force. Although Prince Yong does not have the influence of his mother's family, he was raised by the Queen. The Queen's influence can also be utilized."

"But the deposed Crown Prince is plotting treason, which has offended His Majesty. You are bound to anger His Majesty by doing this."

Si Yan spoke calmly, "Father, times have changed. Your Majesty is old now and will miss his family even more. Besides, everyone knows that the deposed Crown Prince's rebellion was a setup, just like Prince Yong's imprisonment four years ago. It was the Imperial Noble Consort, Prime Minister Xin, and their group paving the way for Prince Xin."

Si Zhengxuan looked at his daughter solemnly: "But the deposed crown prince was defeated after all, and His Majesty also sided with Prince Xin."

"The deposed crown prince has been defeated, but King Yong has not. The power of the deposed crown prince will be used by King Yong."

Si Zhengxuan was speechless for a moment. This girl was very confident in everything she said and did. She was so scheming that sometimes even he, her father, couldn't see through her.

Si Zhengxuan was silent for a while, then reminded, "Yan'er, your words in front of His Majesty today are a bit too bold. His Majesty doesn't like people's ambitions to be too exposed."

"Father, at present, it is the Xin family and Prince Xin whose ambitions are too exposed. Prince Yong's ambitions are not exposed enough, so let the emperor exclude him directly." Si Yan said very calmly.

Si Zhengxuan's eyes darkened: "Girl, serving the emperor is like serving a tiger. Emperors are always suspicious."

"That's right, father." Si Yan said firmly, "But the emperor is also an ordinary person. Everyone has emotions and desires, and has certain psychological activities. Your daughter knows what the emperor is thinking now."

Si Zhengxuan looked at his daughter in front of him and felt that she was like a wild horse that had broken free from its reins, and even he, her father, could not control her.

Si Zhengxuan said seriously: "When has Yan'er ever studied a person's character?"

Si Yan looked at her father with a tense expression and smiled: "My daughter has been studying. There are many books on human nature on the bookshelf in our Situ Mansion."

Si Zhengxuan: ...

Si Yan hugged his father's arm: "For example, I still know why my father kicked Aunt Lan out two years ago."

Si Zhengxuan: ...

"Is it because father discovered that Aunt Lan likes him?"

Si Zhengxuan remained silent. This girl actually started studying him?

Si Yan raised his eyes slightly to look at his father, then glanced out the window: "Father, you go back first, I have something else to do, I will go home after I finish it."

"Where are you going?" Si Zhengxuan looked at his daughter seriously. This girl was too wild.

Si Yan did not hide it: "I'm going to Yayue Pavilion Restaurant."

Si Zhengxuan: ...

Yayue Pavilion Restaurant? The Yayue Pavilion Restaurant that Zhen Jun wanted to take her to yesterday?

Si Zhengxuan took a deep breath: "Are you really not afraid of making your father worry?"

"Father, I am no longer the daughter I used to be. I am not afraid of anything." Si Yan looked at her father calmly and gave him a reassuring look.

Si Zhengxuan opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but in the end, no words came out.

Si Yan jumped off the carriage. Si Zhengxuan opened the carriage curtain and said, "Si Rong, protect your young lady."

"Yes, sir." Si Rong bowed respectfully and followed his young lady forward.

Si Zhengxuan sighed inwardly. He was becoming less and less clear about this girl's abilities, but he had personally chosen Si Rong to protect this girl, so he was still clear about Si Rong's skills.

Yayue Pavilion Restaurant is one of the best restaurants on Changmen Street, and Changmen Street is the most prosperous and valuable place in the entire Shangjing area.

Most of the people who come in and out of Yayue Pavilion Restaurant are dignitaries from the capital. The restaurant is luxuriously decorated, has high-end dishes, and is filled with singing and dancing, making people linger.

It is said that the man behind the Yayue Pavilion Restaurant is the world's richest businessman, Young Master Boya.

The person Si Yan is looking for today is him.

As soon as she entered the gate of Yayue Pavilion, the waiter came out to greet her with a smile and bowed to Si Yan: "Miss, please come in."

The waiters here are different from those in other restaurants and hotels. They all wear plain white robes, are gentle and elegant, very tall, and have an above-average appearance.

It is said that every waiter who serves guests must learn the arts of music, chess, calligraphy and painting after entering Yayue Pavilion, as well as learn etiquette, appreciate poetry and books, and enrich their knowledge.

Si Yan asked for a private room on the second floor. From the window, he could see piano music playing in the central dance floor. The piano music was beautiful, the singing and dancing were moving, and it was intoxicating.

The waiter was polite and courteous: "Is this your first time here, young lady? My name is Afan. Do you need any recommendations for dishes?"

The waiters who serve in the private rooms here must introduce their names to the new guests to make it easier for them to be called.

Another waiter outside brought a pot of steaming hot tea and poured a cup for Si Yan with a smile: "Miss, please have some tea."

After serving the tea, the waiter bowed and left, leaving Ah Fan to continue serving.

Si Yan raised his eyes slightly and said straight to the point: "Please inform me that Situ's daughter Si Yan wants to meet Master Boya."

Ah Fan couldn't help but be slightly stunned: "Miss Si, do you know my young master?"

"do not know."

The waiter looked a little embarrassed: "My master is very busy, I'm afraid..."

Si Yan said calmly, "Just go and report it. Your young master will decide whether to see him or not."

"Yes." The waiter quickly retreated. The girl claimed to be Situ's daughter and had an extraordinary aura. He did not dare to neglect her.

In less than an incense stick of time, the door of the private room opened gently, and a plain white figure appeared at the door. The man was wearing a moon-white brocade robe, was eight feet tall, had a face like jade, and had a gentle temperament, making people feel like they were in the spring breeze.

Boya looked at Si Yan inside at the door. Si Yan looked up at him, and their eyes met, with inquiry in both of them.

After a while, Boya retracted his gaze and bowed respectfully to Si Yan, saying humbly and elegantly: "Miss Si, please go upstairs."

"Okay." Si Yan nodded and followed the man up to the third floor.

There are also private rooms on the third floor, but they are much larger than those on the second floor and are more luxuriously decorated.

The two of them walked through a long corridor and came to the door of a private room. Boya gestured for them to come in and said, "Miss Si, please come in."

The decoration in the box was fresh and elegant, different from the luxury outside. Si Yan could tell at a glance that this was a box specially used by Mr. Boya. The window facing the street was right in front of the shop that sold pastries yesterday.

Master Boya and Si Yan sat opposite each other. Ah Fan came over and served tea, then closed the door and left.

The room fell silent. Boya looked at the woman opposite him quietly and said with a smile, "Miss Si, what brings you here?"

Si Yan gently grasped the exquisite white jade teacup in front of him and spoke slowly: "I have long heard of Mr. Boya's great name, and I have come to see him specially."