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In the imperial study, Emperor Wenchang's face was gloomy. Fu'an knelt on the ground and said in a deep voice.

"Your Majesty, the palace banquet has already begun. It would be inappropriate if you did not go."

Emperor Wenchang thought of the two innocent children and how gentle and virtuous Concubine Xian was usually. He had never questioned Concubine Xian.

Now, everything has changed, and he has to re-examine the attitude of the person next to him.

Emperor Wenchang closed his eyes and said with a gloomy face as if he had made up his mind.

"Today's banquet must be very lively. Fu'an, follow me to the banquet."

Eunuch Fu'an hurriedly helped Emperor Wenchang out of the imperial study. He looked up at the gloomy sky, it seemed that something big was about to happen in the palace.

The palace banquet was peaceful, with Prince Chen toasting with everyone, acting like the host, until the eunuch's shrill voice was heard outside the hall.

"The emperor is here."

Everyone stood up and saluted, "Long live our emperor."

Shi Qing sat at the table. The royal chefs in the palace were very skilled. She tasted a few bites of the pastries and they were sweet, soft and delicious.

Dou Yao glanced at Shi Qing and said softly, "Today's banquet is a bit too peaceful."

Shi Qing was calm and composed. "It's usually like this before the show begins. The Emperor isn't one to be manipulated. Let's wait for Prince Chen's men to make the first move, and then we'll hold our ground."

Dou Yao glanced at Shi Qing meaningfully. She didn't look like a girl from a brothel. Her intelligent personality was very much like that of Minister Yun.

If the Yun family had been well off back then, with Yun Qing's intelligence, she would have been more than qualified to marry into the royal family. It's a pity that she has been displaced for half her life.

Dou Yao didn't know that there was a little more tenderness in his gaze towards Shi Qing, a tenderness that he himself didn't even notice. He was unconsciously moved by Shi Qing's emotions.

Emperor Wenchang strode into the palace, and Concubine Xian hurried to greet him. She sat beside the emperor, looking like a queen.

Emperor Wenchang glanced at Concubine Xian meaningfully. She had a graceful and elegant appearance. Time had not diminished her beauty, but instead added a bit of charm to it.

However, despite her seemingly gentle nature, she is actually as vicious as a snake.

There was a poisonous snake hiding by his side, but he treated it as a treasure. When he thought of the queen's death, Emperor Wenchang felt pain in his chest.

He knew that the end was near, but if the evil spirits were not eliminated, the country would be in turmoil.

King Chen knelt before Emperor Wenchang and said respectfully, "Father, I have fulfilled your mission, repelled the rebels, and returned safely."

Emperor Wenchang had a smile on his face and said with relief.

"Very good, you did a good job. I have ordered the court robes to be made and they will be delivered to your palace soon."

Although there were smiles between the father and son, they did not seem to be close to each other.

After everyone toasted, the Right Prime Minister and Prince Chen walked among the ministers.

Emperor Wenchang saw everything and his eyes fell on the Chief Censor Zhang, hinting at something.

Censor Zhang was the first to step forward. He said with a smile, "Today is the day when His Royal Highness Prince Chen returns to the capital. It is a great joyous occasion, but I, this old minister, also have something else to be happy about."

Right Prime Minister Yun Zilong said in a deep voice, "I wonder what Lord Zhang is so happy about."

"Hahaha, I have lived up to the emperor's trust and have found the little prince who was stranded in the mortal world more than ten years ago. He is also the posthumous child left by the late queen!"

These words were like thunder, causing the faces of the ministers present to change slightly.

Jing Chengen had a smile on his face, but his slender fingers pinched his palms, and his expression changed slightly, looking a little scary.

The court has been purged. Except for the neutral Censor and the Marquis of Zhenning, whose temperament is difficult to discern, most of them are his men.

Emperor Wenchang is old and often unwell. He needs to rely on medicine to maintain his health. Moreover, chronic toxins enter his body, and his good father cannot hold on for long.

Jing Chengen was not in a hurry. He just needed to be a wise king and accumulate prestige in the court and among the people. When his father passed away, he would succeed to the throne.

No matter what, the world is in your hands.

However, the words of the Lord Censor gave Jing Chengen a bad feeling in his heart. It was impossible that his father was unaware of this matter.

It seems that the prince's return is to compete with him for the position of Eastern Palace.

Shi Qing raised his eyebrows. It seemed that Yun Zhan was planning to come back. This was a good thing, as it would save a lot of trouble.

Emperor Wenchang glanced at King Chen, with disappointment hidden in his eyes. He had been too indulgent towards King Chen over the years.

"Today's welcoming banquet is not just for Prince Chen. I am very happy that Zhan'er has returned safely to the capital. Half a month ago, I discussed with the elders and decided to make my Zhan'er the crown prince."

The virtuous concubine was holding a wine glass in her hand. When she heard what Emperor Wenchang said, her face suddenly changed and the wine glass in her hand fell to the ground and broke.

Emperor Wenchang frowned unhappily, looked at Consort Xian coldly, and said in a deep voice, "Why, my beloved concubine, are you not satisfied with my decision?"

The virtuous concubine knelt down hurriedly. She was so shocked by Emperor Wenchang that she had forgotten that all the civil and military officials were there. But no matter what, she could not let the returning prince become the crown prince.

If anyone wants to fight for the position of Crown Prince, they will end up like the deposed Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace...

The virtuous concubine quickly shook her head, "I have absolutely no such intention."

Yun Zhan stepped into the hall. When he came, Ling Feng and Ling Ye had asked the best makeup artist in the capital to dress him up. After all, the hairless head would arouse suspicion.

He walked into the hall wearing a four-clawed python robe. He had a handsome appearance and outstanding temperament. The ministers looked at Yun Zhan and suddenly seemed to remember something.

"Your Majesty, isn't this the Yun family's adopted son, Yun Zhan?"

Right Prime Minister Yun Zilong's mind was racing. He was determined to support Jing Chengen to take the throne and would not let anyone disrupt the situation. However, Yun Zhan's return was already unbearable.

Yun Zhan ignored everyone's expressions. His eyes fell on Shi Qing. When their eyes met, his heart felt a little relieved.

Since no one in the court dared to speak up for the former Yun family, he returned to the court to speak for his adoptive father.

Someone should repay the debt incurred ten years ago.

He glanced at everyone present, including the Right Prime Minister Yun Zilong and Jing Chengen, with whom he had clashed many times, and gradually formed a plan in his mind.

"Your Highness greets His Majesty the Emperor and His Majesty the Consort."

Everyone present was silent. Shi Qing fiddled with the hexagram in his hand and suddenly spoke.

She bowed towards Yun Zhanying and said respectfully.

"Congratulations on your return, Your Highness. Yesterday, while observing the stars, I saw that evil spirits were invading the Forbidden City and that the harem was in turmoil. When Your Highness returned, I divined a fortune and it predicts that with your return, the Emperor will be in good health, and the harem and the court will be at peace."

The ministers looked at the small official from the Imperial Observatory. Although she was a woman, she was praising the returning prince. It was not until they saw the smile on Emperor Wenchang's face that they knelt down in agreement and spoke slowly.

"Your Highness is welcome back to the capital."

Emperor Wenchang was in a good mood. His body, which had been a little sore, now felt very comfortable. He stroked his beard and said with a smile.

"From now on, the East Palace will be rebuilt, and Crown Prince Jing Yunzhan will temporarily live in the Queen's Purple Palace."

Prince Chen's face changed with anger. Jing Yunzhan, his father treated this bastard well and didn't even doubt Yunzhan's identity at all.

The Right Prime Minister felt uneasy and immediately started to attack, "Your Majesty, everyone knows that the deposed Crown Prince colluded with Minister Yun. Yun Zhan is Minister Yun's adopted son. I'm afraid it's inappropriate to let him enter the Eastern Palace. Please reconsider."

The Minister of Revenue echoed, "What the Prime Minister said is true. Minister Yun and the deposed Crown Prince have committed heinous crimes. How can this matter be dealt with lightly? I'm afraid that no one in the world will accept it."

The Left Prime Minister was a member of the Neutral Party. He had been honest all his life and disdained to associate with others. He knew the inside story of the Yun family's affairs, but was unable to help Minister Yun escape, and he was extremely regretful.

At this moment, someone brought up the old matter again, and he suddenly had an idea in his mind. What would happen to the Yun family if the Right Prime Minister and King Chen had set up a trap back then?

"The matter of appointing a crown prince is of no small importance. I believe that Your Majesty should thoroughly investigate the Yun family incident before making a final decision. Otherwise, the people of the world will be in turmoil."

The left prime minister's words made everyone puzzled about which party he belonged to. It also sounded like he was trying to excuse Minister Yun and find an opportunity to make use of this matter.

This matter is exactly what Shi Qing wants. She doesn't care what others think. This opportunity is rare and she must seize it.

"Your Majesty, why don't you re-investigate the Yun family's affairs?"

There were many different opinions, and the ministers each held their own views. No one was willing to give in, as if they were determined to argue to the end.

Jing Yunzhan's voice was cold, but it held no room for rejection.

"Father, the events of that year should indeed be re-investigated. Otherwise, no one in the court will obey me. This has also made you uneasy, and it is my fault."

The father and son looked at each other, and Emperor Wenchang was stunned. He suddenly understood why Yun Zhan agreed to return to the palace so easily. It turned out that it was just because he wanted to overturn the verdict for the Yun family.

He was actually used by Yun Zhan!