May this scumbag husband, who favored his concubine over his wife, rest in peace.

Ming Liuyun was unaware of his identity and found it incredibly convenient to use him. During that time, the emperor did things he would never have done before or in the future.

Serving tea and water, massaging backs and shoulders, and then clapping and cheering after the person has finished showing off their skills...

Looking back now, those days were the most relaxing days of his life.

No need for scheming or intrigue, just need to appease the fools, it couldn't be easier.

Later, he brought Ming Liuyun to his side to protect him closely.

Ming Liuyun was also very diligent, paying close attention to every little thing happening around him, as if he valued his life more than his own.

It wasn't because Ming Liuyun was particularly loyal, but simply because he gave him a lot of money.

a lot of.

Moreover, he received a large and generous reward for saving him from an assassination attempt.

So much so that during those years, the emperor tightened his belt and still managed to feed Ming Liuyun to the point of being extremely wealthy.

"You don't know, I was about the same age as you back then. Although I had a steady income, your master would always take 50% of it. And most of the rewards I received from the late Emperor and the Empress Dowager also ended up in your master's pocket."

In addition, he also had to maintain good relationships with various people, so the amount of money he ended up with was pitifully small.

Years later, the emperor still gritted his teeth when he spoke of these words.

He is indeed a prince of noble birth, but Ming Liuyun has a big appetite. When people ask for their monthly allowance, he directly asks for a percentage of his income. If they don't agree, he turns around and leaves.

What could he possibly do?

Give it to me!

During that time, he even thought he might as well die.

Living is too expensive.

He even considered asking Ming Liuyun to leave.

Then, Ming Liuyun showed him what it meant to invite a god but not to send him away.

Lu Chengyuan lowered his head slightly, a smile hidden in his eyes: "Master misses the days when he was with His Majesty."

The emperor gave a cold laugh.

If he were Ming Liuyun, he would miss him too.

At this moment, the eunuch shouted, "Princess Anping has arrived!" and the emperor and his minister immediately composed themselves.

Today, Princess Anping, who is always dressed in gorgeous clothes when she enters the palace, is dressed much more simply.

She entered the imperial study and, following protocol, bowed to the emperor, saying, "Greetings, Your Majesty."

The emperor raised his hand, signaling her to get up.

Princess Anping was puzzled as the emperor did not offer her a seat when she heard him say, "Have you heard about the ambush by secret guards on Baishui Street a few days ago?"

Princess Anping's gaze narrowed slightly, and after a moment's thought, she said, "Your Majesty... has not heard of it."

"Oh?" The emperor narrowed his eyes slightly. "Anping, you should think carefully before you speak in front of me."

His voice carried a warning, and an extremely strong sense of oppression spread from it.

Princess Anping's heart skipped a beat, and she bit her lip, saying, "Your Majesty, I only know that many people died on Baishui Street, but I really didn't know they were carrying out an ambush..."

By saying that, she managed to salvage the situation, albeit somewhat.

The emperor did not pursue the matter further and handed her the two items that Lu Chengyuan had brought: "Take a look at these things, do they look familiar?"

Although she had not yet gotten close, Princess Anping felt a strange unease.

She took a deep breath and finally managed to step forward. When she saw the two things, her face turned pale.

They were all engraved with the insignia of the Royal Guard.

Princess Anping suddenly turned her head and looked at Lu Chengyuan beside her.

Without a doubt, this must be Lu Chengyuan's doing.

But when exactly?!

The Emperor took in Princess Anping's every move: "The royal guards are now in my hands. Anping, this was found in your residence. Where did you get it?"

In fact, Princess Anping had already anticipated that this matter would reach the emperor's ears.

After all, a person who has done something wrong always has to be on guard against ghosts knocking at their door. Princess Anping felt uneasy, so she simply came up with an excuse. Therefore, she is not entirely unprepared now.