After marrying the heirless prince, I gave birth to three children

The eldest princess' words were naturally not a threat, but a friendly reminder.

Xiao Ji understood.

In the eyes of the eldest princess, he now has not much time left. If he offends people too much at this time, after his death, these people will probably take revenge on his wife and children.

"Ji'er." The princess emphasized and reminded him, "If your father knew, he wouldn't be happy either."

Even if others have objections to the Crown Princess and the two children, she, as the eldest princess, can still protect them, but what if it is the Emperor?

The emperor is just in a coma and will wake up in a month or two.

Xiao Ji took the imperial edict handed over by the eldest princess and lowered his eyes slightly, "Thank you for the reminder, aunt."

These... he understood.

But he didn't know what was going on. By the time he realized it, his second imperial edict had already been issued. Even after he realized it, he didn't want to take it back from the bottom of his heart.

At this moment, holding the scroll in his hand, Xiao Ji felt complicated.

The eldest princess sighed softly and said, "I wasn't deliberately staring at you. It's just that when I heard that this matter involved the Crown Princess, I noticed a little more attention. You've always been very rational, but when it comes to the Crown Princess, you lose your composure..."

As Xiao Ji listened to the eldest princess' words, he clearly felt the pain in his heart intensify, which was more intense than the usual silent pain.

Even the eldest princess knew how good his relationship with Xie Yao was in the past.

It seems... he never restrained himself at all in the past.

The eldest princess stopped there.

Xiao Ji is not a child anymore, and if she talks too much it will only annoy people.

As soon as the eldest princess left the side hall, Si Nan walked in quickly and reported in a low voice what had happened in the prince's mansion.

Lin Shuang's face transplant required the operation of a court doctor, so Xiao Ji naturally couldn't hide it from him.

Xiao Ji felt a little complicated after hearing this. The Crown Princess had her own ideas and had good plans.

He just felt... inexplicably uninvolved.

However, Xie Yao is indeed very smart.

It makes sense that he would be attracted to her in the past... right?

"Your Highness?" Si Nan called out softly when he saw Xiao Ji remained silent. He was about to report other important matters when he heard Xiao Ji ask, "You haven't told the Crown Princess about this decree, have you?"

"not yet……"

"Yes." Xiao Ji nodded and said calmly, "No need to tell the Crown Princess."

Si Nan hesitated for a moment, and immediately agreed after being glanced at by Xiao Ji.

"What are you holding in your hand?" Xiao Ji changed the subject and his eyes fell on Si Nan's hand.

Si Nan immediately came back to his senses and hurriedly handed the letter in his hand to Xiao Ji, "Your Highness, this is a letter just sent from the Northern Territory. The Marquis of Zhenbei and Miss Wei San have arrived in the Northern Territory."

"When the Marquis of Zhenbei arrived, the Northern Frontier was advancing aggressively and was at a stalemate in the third city. The Marquis of Zhenbei and Miss Wei San had already contacted the eldest son and the major general, and after discussion, they decided to hide in the dark in order to better identify the traitor."

"But now the actual commander of the Zhenbei Army is the Marquis of Zhenbei." General Wei is now a "puppet" responsible for obeying the orders given by the Marquis of Zhenbei.

But Wei Lao Er also enjoyed it.

"Okay." Xiao Ji looked at the contents of the letter and nodded slightly. He naturally believed in Pei Chen's ability.

After a pause, he continued, "Now, over at the Dali Temple... is Cheng Fengqi in charge?"

When mentioning this person, Xiao Ji frowned slightly.

He had read the files there in the past few days and had some understanding of Cheng Fengqi's abilities, but for some reason... he didn't like this person very much!

But he had a vague guess in his mind.

He felt that there was something unhappy between him and Cheng Fengqi, but he couldn't remember the specific reason... There was probably only one reason.

Because of Xie Yao.

Si Nan's expression was slightly strange when he heard the words "Cheng Fengqi", but he still nodded, "Indeed."

Xiao Ji nodded, "Send him to see me."

After a pause, Xiao Ji continued, "And Zhao Hao, he's coming too."

Xiao Ji’s idea was very simple. Now that there were internal and external troubles, it was natural to use all the people who could be used.

Although he doesn't like Cheng Fengqi for personal reasons, Cheng Fengqi is useful in terms of intelligence and ability.

Instead of treating him coldly, why not... serve him like a slave?

Not long after Xiao Ji's order was announced, Cheng Fengqi and Zhao Hao entered the palace.

The two met at the palace gate.

This made Cheng Fengqi, who was worried, feel relieved. He was not worried about retaliation, but...

As Cheng Fengqi was thinking this, he realized that Zhao Hao's expression was a little strange.

"Brother Hao?" Cheng Fengqi called out, waving his hand in front of his eyes. "What's wrong? Are you worried about something?"

Zhao Hao finally came back to his senses and quickly smiled and shook his head, "No, it's not a big deal..."

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince summoned us to the palace. I wonder what's going on." Zhao Hao changed the subject, and Cheng Fengqi followed suit, saying, "If you don't know, I have even less."

Although Zhao Hao was only Xie Yao's cousin, Xiao Ji loved Zhao Hao and treated him well.

Zhao Hao raised his hand and scratched the back of his head. "We'll know in a moment. Let's go, Brother Cheng."

Although Zhao Hao was severely reprimanded for helping Cheng Fengqi pass on a message last time, Zhao Hao and Cheng Fengqi grew up together, were in the same department, were in the same officialdom, and even belonged to the same camp.

It is naturally impossible to have no contact at all.

But both of them had a tacit understanding and never mentioned Xie Yao again.

After Xie Yao and Cheng Fengqi talked last time, Cheng Fengqi has been trying hard to let it go.

Just as they were thinking about it, the two of them entered the Yangxin Palace.

Xiao Ji's eyes swept across the two men's faces before he said, "I summoned you here today because I have an important matter to entrust to you."

Cheng Fengqi immediately said, "Your Highness, please give your orders."

Zhao Hao was a beat late and said this right after.

Xiao Ji looked at Zhao Hao with a deep look in his eyes, and then said, "The fighting in the northern border is fierce. A few days ago, two cities in the northern border were captured. There must be something fishy going on."

"Cheng Shaoqing, you will be responsible for investigating this case and thoroughly investigating it. Lord Zhao, you will assist me from the sidelines. If you have any questions, please feel free to let me know."

Cheng Fengqi and Zhao Hao looked at each other, both feeling a little confused, but neither of them said anything and immediately agreed to the matter.

Then the two were about to leave, and Xiao Ji said, "Master Zhao."

Cheng Fengqi understood very well that this was a whisper, so he quietly retreated.

"Your Highness." Zhao Hao looked at Xiao Ji with his big, innocent eyes. "Does Your Highness have any other instructions?"

Xiao Ji raised his hand and rubbed his temple, saying, "What happened to the Zhao family?"

Zhao Hao was shocked. "Something happened to the Zhao family? Your Highness, what happened to the Zhao family?"

Xiao Ji: ??? He’s asking Zhao Hao.

He was silent for a moment, then said, "You are worried about something, but what is it?"

Zhao Hao's eyes flashed with an unnatural look, and he lowered his head and said, "No, it's nothing serious. Thank you for your concern, Your Highness."

"If Your Highness has no other instructions, I will leave first..." Zhao Hao said and retreated silently.

fine?

Xiao Ji didn't believe it.

But he asked one more question because Zhao Hao was his cousin. Since Zhao Hao refused to say, there was nothing he could do.

Zhao Hao went out, still feeling a little nervous.

He always felt that His Highness had changed a little... Although His Highness's eyes looked at him coldly in the past, they were never as intimidating as they are now.

However, Zhao Hao was preoccupied with this matter and had no time to think about it.

He smiled at Cheng Fengqi who was waiting outside and said, "Brother Cheng, let's go."

Cheng Fengqi nodded slightly.

After walking for a while, Zhao Hao finally seemed to realize something and muttered, "Wasn't it Brother Pei who investigated all these things in the past?"

Zhao Hao muttered as he felt someone staring at him. He looked up and met Cheng Fengqi's knowing gaze.

Zhao Hao suddenly remembered that he seemed to have not seen the Marquis of Zhenbei for a few days.

In the past, even if Pei Chen was too busy to go to the Zhao family, he would still send things to the Zhao family every now and then, but these past few days...

Zhao Hao thought of something and was shocked. "Brother Cheng, is Brother Pei..."

"Shut up." Cheng Fengqi signaled Zhao Hao to shut up.

Some things are better left unsaid, there is no need to speak them out...

It's been three days. Is it true that no one in the capital has guessed where Pei Chen has gone? I'm afraid there are many people, but no one has said it.

Zhao Hao immediately covered his mouth and nodded repeatedly.

No, no, he definitely won’t say it.

……

Xiao Ji was busy until evening. He looked at the sky outside the door and felt a little hesitant... Should he go back to the Prince's Mansion?

In the end, Xiao Ji got up obediently.

Just as he was about to leave, a sudden commotion came from outside the door, "Your Highness, Your Highness, a letter from the Northern Frontier!"

Xiao Ji paused, then sat back in his chair, his slightly pursed lips revealing a hint of displeasure, and he looked a little lost.

He looked at Si Nan and said, "Go to the Crown Prince's Mansion and tell him that I'm afraid I won't be able to go back for dinner today."

As soon as Si Nan left, Xiao Ji ordered in a deep voice, "Summon the court officials to the palace immediately."

Prince's Mansion.

Although it was already dinner time, the Prince's Mansion had not yet started serving the meal. Xie Yao was waiting for Xiao Ji.

Si Nan was very fast and rushed all the way to the main hall of the Prince's Mansion.

"Princess Consort, His Highness was about to return home to have dinner with you, but something urgent happened and he can't come. He specifically instructed his subordinates to come and tell you."

Si Nan said, "This is a letter from the Northern Frontier. We need to discuss it immediately. Please don't blame me, Crown Princess."

Xie Yao shook her head, "How can I blame you? State affairs are more important."

"Dinner is ready, you haven't eaten yet?" Xie Yao said, "Go eat some first, I'll pack some for His Highness in a lunch box..."

There is naturally an imperial kitchen in the palace.

But Xie Yao thought, Xiao Ji still remembered to ask Si Nan to remind her, so she and His Highness shared the same dishes. Although they were not together, they were still eating together, right?

"Okay, okay!" Si Nan was overjoyed. The Crown Princess was so thoughtful, His Highness didn't know how happy he was.

He might even be so happy that he'll vomit blood.

Si Nan took a few mouthfuls of rice. Xie Yao had already packed the food box. She handed the food box to Si Nan, who was about to leave with the food box.

Thinking of something, he stopped and said, "Crown Princess, although Your Highness has forbidden me to tell you a few things, I have to say..."

"Today, His Highness issued a second order to punish the Second Young Master. The decree was already sent, but was stopped by the Princess."

"His Highness..." Si Nan whispered, "Although His Highness has lost his memory, he still really cares about you!"

After saying that, Sinan turned around and ran away.

He clenched his fists and sped along, feeling both proud and worried.

He was worried that His Highness would find out and punish him, but he also felt that he was worthy of being his son! His Highness had put in so much effort but didn't tell the Crown Princess. Wouldn't that be like walking in the night in brocade clothes?

Even though it didn't work out, your Highness's intentions were genuine.

Si Nan left like a gust of wind, but Xie Yao froze in place because of Si Nan's few short words.

She seemed to... underestimate Xiao Ji's feelings for her.

Even after losing my memory.

After thinking for a moment, she ordered Si Bei, "Go stop Si Nan!"

When Si Nan was stopped, he was completely confused. What happened to the Crown Princess? Was she going to punish him?

He... well, he was a bit talkative, but...

Si Nan was just thinking about all sorts of things when he saw Xie Yao, dressed in new clothes, walking out of the main room.

Xie Yao had obviously dressed up carefully, with delicate makeup and wearing newly made brocade clothes. With her appearance, the originally dim room seemed to become bright in an instant.

"I also want to go to the palace." Xie Yao said, "So you don't have to bring dinner. I will do it myself."

She also wants to...

When His Highness is done with his work, she can have dinner with him.

Si Nan was overjoyed, "The Crown Princess is wise!"

Si Nan and Si Bei escorted Xie Yao all the way into the palace. The lights were still on in the side hall, and it was obvious that Xiao Ji was still discussing matters with important ministers.

Xie Yao was not in a hurry and went to the main hall to see the emperor first.

The eldest princess has gone back to rest, and the one guarding the Yangxin Palace is Concubine Shu.

Concubine Shu looked refreshed, her eyes were bright, and she seemed to be in a good mood. Xie Yao guessed at a glance that Concubine Shu had probably gone to Weiyang Palace again today.

Meeting Xie Yao's gaze, Concubine Shu nodded slightly, indicating that she knew her limits.

"It's late, why did the Crown Princess come into the palace?" Concubine Shu asked after inviting Xie Yao to sit down and drink tea.

Xie Yao sat down and said, "I came to see my father." No way.

Of course she came to have dinner with his dear prince.

Concubine Shu saw through it but didn't say anything. She just smiled meaningfully and said, "The Crown Princess is thoughtful."

Since walls have ears, the two of them naturally had nothing to hide from conversation. Xie Yao pretended to show some concern for the emperor and said a few words to thank Concubine Shu and the eldest princess for their hard work.

It's quite harmonious.

A side hall of the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

It was almost late at night when Xiao Ji sent his important ministers away. As they were discussing important matters, Si Nan was not in a position to interrupt them.

At this moment, he waited for Li Dajian to send the people away before he hurriedly said, "Your Highness, the Crown Princess has entered the palace."

Xiao Ji was stunned. Before his brain could react, his body had already stood up and walked out. "How did she enter the palace? And is she still in the palace?"

Si Nan immediately followed, "Yes, yes, the Crown Princess said she wants to have dinner with you..."

Si Nan's voice stopped abruptly and he shut up immediately.

Xiao Ji, who had just stepped out of the side hall, also stopped, his eyes falling on the figure standing in front of him under the bright moonlight.

The cherry pink dress sparkled in the moonlight. Her little face looked snow-white in the moonlight, and her dark eyes were staring at him.

Xie Yao raised her lips and smiled.

Xiao Ji felt that the whole world was bright all of a sudden, and the thumping of his heart was accompanied by severe pain.

But... he still couldn't take his eyes away.

Xie Yao was holding a food box in her hand. "Your Highness, I'm here to have dinner with you."