Exile is exile, is half of the capital enough as compensation?

No one knows what Qin Zhaohai is planning. If Zhao Mingyao is really dead, it will be even more difficult to find him.

Leng Youran also understood the key and was glad that her master stopped her that day.

She is not a powerful person now. If Zhao Mingyao was killed by her at that time, Beidi would definitely be the first choice to attack the northern border.

At that time, not only would their family not be able to live a peaceful and stable life, but they would probably also become the culprit of the suffering in the north.

"Master, you are telling all this now because we are about to go to the capital, and you are afraid that I will take action?" After Leng Youran sorted out the cause and effect, he immediately understood the intention of You Xian's words.

"If you want to talk about smartness, my apprentice is the smarter one. Yes, I heard everything you said to Tianze, and I know you are heartbroken..." When he said this, he glared at Li Tianze.

It makes me angry to think about it. Such a smart and capable apprentice of his was taken down by this young and foolish man.

He used to think this kid was okay, and he didn't know what was going on, but now that he has an apprentice, he dislikes this kid in every way.

Li Tianze was not angry when he gave him a glare. Instead, he smiled and said, "Master, I know Youyou is here because of me. Don't worry, now that I know your plan, even if I hate the Chu family to the core, I will not disrupt your plan."

"I'm not your master, so don't call me master so affectionately." You Xian crossed his arms and turned his head away, no longer looking at him.

It looks like a child who is angry.

Leng Youran was amused by his expression and happily moved her bottom closer to him. "Master, just let him shout. You won't suffer any loss. Don't be angry. I know you are doing this for my own good."

"Humph, who cares? And you're already acting like a loser before you even get married. I just told him off a few times, and you look so worthless. I'm telling you, your grandfather and I have already discussed this. You can't get married early. You have to wait until you're eighteen at the very least."

"I know, I know. I'll obey you and Grandfather in everything. Okay, okay, let's eat first. We have to hurry on. If we dawdle any longer, Liangzhou City will be closed."

You Xian thought about it and agreed. There would be plenty of opportunities to teach Li Tianze a lesson in the future anyway, so he didn't dwell on it anymore.

Li Tianze acted like a bystander and was ignored by the two of them, without even asking for his opinion.

Although his opinion doesn't matter at all.

But he really wanted to say that as long as he could marry Leng Youran, it would be fine no matter how long he had to wait.

It's just that no one cares what he thinks.

***

Half a month later

Beijing.

In the Cining Palace.

Queen Mother Chu once again waved everyone away and walked into the dark room.

When she went downstairs, there was already someone waiting in the dark room.

When the man saw her, he ran to her side in one quick step.

"Wan Jing."

"Brother Lin."

After a while of cuddling, Chu Zhaolin carried Chu Wanjing to the big bed that had been prepared in the dark room.

(I know you don’t like reading the following content, so I won’t describe it in detail. Please use your imagination.)

After the two of them had a great time, Chu Wanjing lay in Chu Zhaolin's arms with a satisfied look.

"Brother Lin, when we parted hastily that day, I thought I would never see you again."

"Silly boy, I'm back, why wouldn't I come to see you?"

"You know what? I thought you were dead. Why didn't you tell me that you were still alive all these years? And was there something wrong when you suddenly left with my brother that day?"

Chu Zhaolin's eyes changed slightly when she asked about what happened that day. "No, it was just a small matter. I just got back from work today, so I came to see you. Wanjing, we rarely see each other, so don't ask about such insignificant things. How have you been these past few years? I heard from my eldest brother that you and Yao'er have had a very hard time these years. When the old emperor was alive, he made things difficult for our Yao'er."

Chu Wanjing raised her head from his arms and looked at him with wet eyes. "I thought you had forgotten about us mother and son. Do you know how I have been living in the palace these years? Fortunately, that old man has no friendship with me, and because of the former Crown Prince's mother, he doesn't often visit me. Otherwise, I don't know how I would live. You know, you are the only one in my heart. If it weren't for those years..."

Before she could finish her words, she was interrupted by Chu Zhaolin, "Let's not talk about what happened back then anymore. I don't want you and Yao'er to recognize someone else as your father."

If Chu Weian hadn't told him that the Chu family's position in the capital was precarious, he wouldn't have made such a concession.

Because of this incident, he also hurt the only person who once regarded him as a brother.

Even if he didn't want to, he couldn't erase the fact that he was raised by the Chu family.

For the sake of filial piety, he had to give up righteousness.

"I've seen everything you've done for me over the years. Tell Yao'er to stop leaving home. Ultimately, I owe him this. You know all the stories you created back then were fake. Now I'm fine, and you're all fine too. So don't be so ruthless towards those who left home."

Over the years, he often dreamed of Li Xiao in the middle of the night. He was covered in blood, with tens of thousands of people standing behind him, all demanding to know why he wanted to harm them.

When Chu Wanjing heard his words, a different emotion flashed across her eyes, which disappeared in the blink of an eye. "I understand. Don't worry, Brother Lin. Yao'er still has a lot of things to do. He won't make any moves at home anymore."

Chu Zhaolin kissed her forehead and said, "Well, as long as you are all well, that's all that matters. Tell Yao'er that you must hold the useful things in your own hands."

Chu Wanjing didn't know why he said this, but she always felt that there was something else behind his words.

"I'm leaving. I'll see you next time. I have some things to deal with outside. You have to take care of yourself and wait for me." Chu Zhaolin hugged Chu Wanjing tightly in his arms.

It felt like I would never see him again.

Chu Wanjing just thought he was a little strange, but didn't think much about it, "Okay, I'll wait for you, and you have to take care of yourself."

Chu Zhaolin moved quickly. After saying goodbye to her, he quickly put on his clothes.

Before leaving, he glanced meaningfully at Chu Wanjing lying on the bed, his eyes full of reluctance and heartache.

Chu Wanjing waited until he left before putting on her clothes and sitting on the big bed where they had just been intimate, with a sneer on her lips.

After a while, another person appeared in the dark room.

The man turned his back to Chu Wanjing, seemingly unwilling to look her in the face. He asked in a low voice, "What did he say to you?"

"He didn't say anything. He just asked us to stop assassinating Li Jia, and..." Chu Wanjing thought about it and told the man about Chu Zhaolin's strange behavior just now.