The cannon fodder heiress trembled with fear after being recognized as a member of her family.

Han Cuiyin sat on the couch in the courtyard, waiting for the two to answer.

"The cook named Xiao He was brought along, along with several other people from the Yan family. Three of them were settled in a farm at the foot of the mountain, while the other three went to a village five miles away."

Qingshan looked troubled.

"The Yan family sent more people? Who are they? Why didn't they go up the mountain?"

The place isn't ready yet, and Han Cuiyin doesn't want ordinary people to come here, so as not to have to explain things later.

Could it be that the Yan family suddenly came here because they know about Mother's situation?

There are three girls, as well as your two uncles and one cousin.

"The young master doesn't like outsiders disturbing him here, and he has never let anyone stay overnight before. We can't make the decision, so we'll temporarily settle the three girls at the farm."

"Your two uncles and cousin traveled through the night without stopping."

"By the way, this is a letter your uncle asked us to give you."

Qingshan took out a letter from his pocket, explained the situation, and then returned to his room to await further instructions.

Another pair of fellow disciples are coming from Fuguang Mountain, and their advantage will soon be gone. They must make sure to show off in front of their junior brother.

Qinghe stayed in the courtyard to run errands for Han Cuiyin.

The two brothers were shrewd in their scheme, and Luo Jingqian was well aware of it. He turned a blind eye to their actions and didn't make too many demands.

When Qingshan came in, he only asked one question, "Has Miss Yang's matter been settled? Is Qinghe waiting outside for help?"

"Ah."

Qingshan nodded and stood behind him.

The three people inside continued talking, without trying to hide it from Qingshan.

"Mother, what exactly is going on with my uncle? What secrets were hidden back then?"

They had just finalized the matter of Princess Changyun across three generations, and now they also had the matter of Prince Xiaoyao to resolve.

"The Emperor summoned you yesterday because of Fei Lan's matter, right?" Grand Princess Jinghe sighed. "So many years have passed, yet the Emperor's magnanimity has not improved in the slightest."

When the late emperor passed away suddenly, he did not establish an heir apparent, but he appointed Princess Jinghe as regent princess.

At that time, Princess Jinghe married Geng Rui, who was the person the late emperor feared the most.

No one in the royal court could rival him; he was truly a major threat to the Great Ye Dynasty.

Geng Rui held a grudge against the Geng family for all the sins they had committed, and he also extended his hatred to the royal family.

Geng Rui deposed several of the late emperor's sons, and sent the few he favored far away from the capital to be kings.

The most neglected emperor, Chu Yuan, was left behind.

Fortunately, Geng Rui took a liking to Princess Jinghe, which gave the royal family a chance to breathe.

Geng Rui only focused his anger on the Geng family and stopped taking it out on others.

The late emperor was the elder brother of Princess Jinghe. When he fell off his horse that day, he only appointed Princess Jinghe as the regent princess. The crown prince passed away before he could have a chance to become emperor.

He left only a will, instructing Princess Jinghe to choose a crown prince who would ascend the throne soon.

The late emperor entrusted the rise and fall of the Great Ye Dynasty to Jinghe, but in reality, he entrusted it to Gengrui.

Prince Xiaoyao was the youngest brother of the late emperor. He was intelligent and quick-witted from a young age, and his talent far surpassed that of the late emperor's sons, including Emperor Chuyuan.

He has the support of the royal family and some generals, and his prestige is the highest.

In addition, he was skilled in both literature and military affairs, and many ministers preferred Zhao Feilan to ascend the throne.

Emperor Chu Yuan was originally just an insignificant prince, while his other capable brothers were sent far away from the capital.

With the late emperor recently deceased, he had an advantage that his other brothers did not have.

He avoided the others and found Geng Rui.

At this time, Princess Jinghe had not yet decided who would ascend the throne.

The carefree prince was skilled in both literature and martial arts, and was not very old.

If we consider the long-term interests of the Great Ye Dynasty, Zhao Feilan is naturally more suitable.

However, when Geng Rui suggested giving Zhao Feilan an immense fortune, he suggested that it would be better to appoint Emperor Chuyuan instead.

Princess Jinghe once only admired those talented and extraordinary people, the strong who could move mountains and overturn seas.

Only then did they agree to Geng Rui's proposal.

Later, Zhao Feilan was forced to retreat to the immortal mountain and was never heard from again.

Why did my maternal grandfather support the emperor?

They all knew that Emperor Chu Yuan's ascension to the throne was not smooth.

Zhao Feilan's affairs were taboo within the royal family, and even among the powerful and influential, they were silenced.

Back then, everyone thought that the carefree prince disliked the throne and had voluntarily withdrawn, which is why the royal family kept quiet.

His sudden appearance this time seems to be something else entirely.

"The emperor paid a price to gain your maternal grandfather's support. Fortunately, he was quite clever before, but he was too lowly to show his face. In the past few years, with the help of me and other regents, we finally managed to bring him out of hiding. Now he is quite a wise ruler."

Princess Jinghe sighed as she recalled what happened back then.

"What price did the Emperor pay?"

Luo Jingqian couldn't help but be curious.

After Emperor Chu Yuan ascended the throne, he worked diligently and did not indulge in pleasure.

They even showed great care for their people, and the Daye Dynasty's population increased by nearly ten million. At the same time, they strengthened border defenses, and some neighboring countries dared not provoke the Daye Dynasty.

If it weren't for the continuous droughts and floods of the past two years, Daye Dynasty would still be enjoying favorable weather.

"As for the price, your maternal grandfather did not mention it. He just kept his seclusion longer and longer. If it weren't for your accident, he might not have come out of seclusion."

Princess Jinghe's recollection of the past only added to her sadness.

After being injured, Geng Rui remained at the bottom of a cold pool for many years, never seeing the light of day and never being able to reunite with his family.

Luo Jingqian did not want to get involved in what was happening here.

Now that the Prince of Xiaoyao has become involved with Han Cuiyin, he is determined to help him out.

“Grandmother, some people are quite concerned about my maternal uncle’s affairs. I will go to the capital again after dawn to tell them where he is, so that they won’t keep coming to Qingshuang Mountain to inquire about him.”

The story of the carefree king retiring to a secluded mountain to seek enlightenment can always be used to cover up the truth.

He was injured at the Han residence, and no one would suspect anything if he returned to the Immortal Mountain to recuperate.

The sacred mountain exists only in legends, and those without the right destiny cannot enter.

With those people nowhere to be found, the carefree king and his wife would be safer.

"That's good! I never thought he would remain unmarried for so many years. In the end, I'm the one who owes him. Now that he finally has an heir, we must not let anything happen to him again."

After the three of them reached an agreement, Prince Changping did not return. He was curious about Han Cuiyin, so he went to the courtyard and asked, "Where is she?"

Outside, Shi Yun was leading a group of people to clean up.

"Your Highness, Miss Yang has taken Prince Xiaoyao and his consort back to their guest room. They left a short while ago."

"Are those two conscious?" Grand Princess Jinghe asked as she came out. "How are their injuries?"

“This servant was unaware, but Guard Qinghe delivered it; he knew.”

It was getting late, so it wasn't good to disturb them any longer. They dispersed and went to rest.

The lights were still on in Han Cuiyin's courtyard.

Besides the master and servant, there were only two patients in the courtyard: the carefree prince and his wife.

"You two should go and rest too. They're fine now, so you don't need to keep watch over them."

Granny Gao and Gao Xiaolan left without lingering.

Han Cuiyin then took out the letter that Qingshan had given her.

She was busy treating the carefree prince's injuries and had no time to pay attention to him.

The envelope was unsigned, addressed only to Miss Yang.

"So it was him who wrote it!"