So sweet! She's pampered like a precious gem in her little world.

Time flies by.

Chu Yu spent five peaceful and comfortable years in the Zi Chen Palace.

Over the past five years, she has been meticulously cared for by the young man, and he has also provided her with warm companionship.

Lonely people have their own swamps.

They crossed the quagmire in between, embracing each other for warmth, becoming each other's only salvation in this world.

That year, Jingyin also turned twenty.

When one's hair is tied up and a crown is worn, one is considered an adult.

Chu Yu knew that Jing Yin had been waiting for this day for far too long.

He had been plotting for nearly ten years, all for the sake of being crowned, seizing back the power that belonged to him, and making the regent confess his crimes and be executed.

He would settle scores with his parents and the entire Shen family for their massacre.

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Chu Yu has gradually shed her childishness and has developed the charming appearance of a young girl.

She remembered that when she first arrived, she only reached Jingyin's waist. She had grown taller in the past few years, but Jingyin had also grown quite a bit and was now a tall and slender adult man.

She could also sense the changes in their bodies and suggested several times that she move to his Penglai Palace to live.

The Penglai Palace remained empty for five whole years after it was renovated!

That's right. For the past five years, Jingyin has been staying at the Zichen Palace with the little girl every single day.

This matter was truly against the rules of propriety, and Emperor Jingyin issued a death order strictly forbidding it from being circulated outside; otherwise, the memorials from all the censors of the previous dynasty could have buried him alive.

"Brother~ Why won't you let me move to Penglai Palace? Wasn't Penglai Palace supposed to be for me?"

Jingyin can now calmly accept all the little girl's coquettishness. In the past, his ears would turn red and he would feel hot and flushed when he heard it, but now he hides it very well.

Without making a sound, he took the little girl's hand that was tugging at his sleeve and held it firmly in his palm. Then, with his free hand, he picked up a handkerchief and wiped the corner of her mouth.

His voice had long lost its youthful clarity, becoming deep and magnetic. "Are you full?"

"I'm full. You can feel it if you don't believe me."

As she spoke, she grabbed the man's large hand and placed it on her lower abdomen.

She didn't notice at all that the man beside her suddenly stiffened and his expression became somewhat unnatural, but it was only for a moment.

Beneath his palm was a flat stomach, but the man smiled and replied in a deep voice, "Yes, I can feel it. Our baby is very full."

Upon hearing this, the girl suddenly froze, her beautiful almond-shaped eyes slightly opening, and a blush spreading across her fair cheeks.

Even though he knew she was still young, a man wouldn't have any thoughts about such a young girl.

But now his voice is both seductive and alluring, and he always speaks to her in such a doting tone!

Chu Yu lowered her eyelashes and didn't see the dark look in the man's eyes beside her.

hold on.

She is still young.

The overall situation is still uncertain.

I've already waited for her for five years, what's a few more years?

In any case, the person was right under his nose.

Jingyin composed himself and naturally reached out to pick the person up and place them on his lap.

"Why doesn't the baby want to live with his brother anymore, hmm?"

He held the little girl in his arms as usual and asked her in a low voice, his tone like that of a gentle elder giving instructions, but with an added touch of intimacy.

Chu Yu sat on his lap, her legs swinging in the air.

During dinner, Jingyin carried her directly from the bed to the table. She wasn't even wearing shoes and socks properly, and her small, fair feet dangled around the hem of his dark robe, making his heart race.

There were no palace servants in the hall, a rule that has been maintained since Chu Yu arrived.

No matter what it is, as long as it doesn't hurt her, Jingyin tries his best to go along with her and let her be as carefree and comfortable as possible.

In the past, Jingyin often scolded her for running around barefoot without shoes or socks. The little girl always admitted her mistakes and had a good attitude, but she would do the same thing again next time.

Later, when he had no other choice, he simply covered the entire Zichen Palace with soft carpets and lit the underfloor heating when it got cold, so that at least she wouldn't catch a cold or get sick.

Whenever he was around, he would act as her legs, carrying her in his arms wherever they went.

Chu Yu remained silent for a long time, but the man was not in a hurry and waited patiently for her.

"Chuchu has grown up and can't live with her brother anymore..."

She didn't look up when she spoke, but stared at her slightly disheveled clothes, her tone filled with barely perceptible grievance.

Jingyin raised her for five years, and he could sense all her emotions immediately.

In an instant, the man's eyes darkened slightly, and his tone became more serious, "Who's talking nonsense in front of you?"

The little girl was well protected by him, so she shouldn't have come into contact with any shady people.

But what she just said could never have been what she truly felt.

Therefore, there is only one possibility: someone who sneaked into the Zichen Palace said something they shouldn't have in front of his young lady.

The man's long eyelashes were slightly closed, effectively concealing the ruthlessness and murderous intent in his eyes.

"Baby, tell your brother, where did you hear that from?"

Chu Yu glanced at him quickly, her voice low, "I heard it this afternoon by the rockery in the back garden, it sounded like... Cui Luo?"

Jingyin did not react after hearing this, and said in a deep voice, "I understand. Leave it to your brother to handle. Chuchu, just stay in Zichen Palace in peace."

He paused, still uneasy. "The Zichen Palace is the safest place. Chu Chu will move into the Penglai Palace soon, I promise, it will be soon, okay?"

The girl's eyes lit up, instantly appeased, her eyebrows and eyes brimming with smiles, "Okay!"

At night, after coaxing everyone to sleep, Jingyin returned to his study in Yanying Hall. The date was drawing ever closer, and he had too many things to deal with.

Chu Yu was not asleep either; she lay on the bed with her eyes closed, trying to rest.

[Host, Jingyin has already dealt with Cui Luo. He also discovered that the Regent was secretly trying to get close to you and is investigating closely along the leads.]

With his current abilities, he should be able to find out soon; we can leave the rest to him.

Chu Yu did indeed say those things to Jing Yin on purpose today, in order to arouse his suspicion and make him investigate and find out that the Regent was trying to turn the Regent by contacting her.

Her arrival did indeed affect some plot points to some extent. Originally, the Regent had already begun to get to know her when the original owner was just over six years old.

And now, he's only just begun.

Chu Yu knew about Jing Yin's plan, but he never mentioned it to her. He wanted her to live a carefree life under his protection, and he would keep all the dark and cruel realities outside of her.

Since he didn't mention it, she had no way of knowing whether Jingyin knew about the Regent's matter.

Just in case, she found an opportunity to let the man know and asked him to investigate.

The fact that the Regent was able to extend his influence into the Zichen Palace demonstrates that his power within the palace is deeply entrenched and not to be underestimated.

Jingyin's plan must be executed flawlessly, so these hidden dangers need to be eliminated as soon as possible.

[Host, you're getting smarter and smarter! Should we check the mission progress?]

Chu Yu paused for a moment, realizing that the progress of the mission was simply a matter of Jing Yin's affection for her.

She's only ten years old. If she already has feelings for someone, wouldn't that be a bit...?

However, the little milk cake had a mysterious look on its face, and its smile sent a chill down her spine.

[Alright, since the host doesn't want to know, then let's not talk about it for now.]

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