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In what seemed like a blink of an eye, the golden autumn filled with fruits was gone in a flash. Replacing it was the midwinter scenery of old age and cold weather. Although everything looked like it was the same as the Spring Garden, it was actually very tight on the inside. Greed and ambition filled every corner of the garden, and even though it couldn't be seen, everyone inside could feel their hearts tensing up.

In the study room, Yin Zhen had just seen Zhang Ting Yu and knew of the criticisms, but he did not care. If the rumors were true, they wouldn't last too long. When the time came for the change of dynasty, everything would vanish into thin air.

"This servant understands." Le Chi respectfully agreed, but did not move.

Yin Zhen slightly nodded, a difficult expression flashing past his eyes. "Since we know why Mom is here, how can we possibly avoid him? "Go ahead." Finished speaking, Yin Zhen continued to lower his head, and meticulously looked at the stack of rather tall imperial reports, as he thought about what was going on in his heart. So much so that he himself did not know how long he had been watching for, and Consort De had already sat down beside him.

"Mom?" Yin Zhen smelled a bitter taste, and slowly raised his head. As expected, he saw the dignified and luxurious Consort De sitting upright and modestly. Your son was caught unaware, and did not know when Mom had walked in. Standing up and bowing, Yin Zhen called for Shi Bi to bring the tea. " Looking at the Emperor Amma, do you feel that her body is better now? "

Consort De frowned and slowly nodded her head, "Your Majesty's body is a bit stiff, so we might as well use the spring air to warm up the garden instead of feeling ice-cold discomfort. "It looks better."

"Then son, don't worry." Since Mom had free time, he might as well come to the Spring Garden to accompany the Emperor Amma. I believe that with Mom's personal care, the Emperor Amma would have taken the medicine free long ago. " After Yin Zhen placed the tea leaves on a few tables next to Consort De, he then said: "Normally, Mom likes to drink sandalwood to calm his heart, but why is the fragrance I got today so bitter? It's slightly different from normal days."

"You're quite sharp." Consort De laughed gently: "Usually, spices are just sandalwood. When winter came, many bitter teas could not be consumed. It would be bad if the tea was too pure. She let her servant grind them to a pulp, then mixed them with the sandalwood and melted them together, thus making them bitter and bitter. "It's not that much. I didn't expect you to feel the difference." It was hard to say whether she was happy or not, but Si Age cared so much about her own small matters, causing Consort De's heart to be in a mess.

Yin Zhen accompanied the Consort De to his spacious seat and took a sip of tea. Regarding Mom, your son does not dare to not put in effort. "

"That's why I came here." The topic seemed to be headed in the right direction. Consort De understood her son's temperament and didn't know what to say. Fourth Bro, you have always known what Mom's wish was, it was that you were able to become an artifact. Currently, the Great A Ge, Second A Ge, and San Age were all weak. "You are the prince that the Emperor values the most."

"Mom, your son understands your thoughts." Yin Zhen smiled slightly: "I'm afraid that my son won't be able to be the role model for all of you A Ge s. The only thing I can do is properly share the worries of Emperor Amma."

It's fine if he's beside you, but Lao Shisi is your little brother after all. Mom knew that he had wrongly believed Ol 'Eight's slanderous words, which was why he had acted disrespectfully towards you. However, blood is thicker than water, and in the end, he will still support you. " Consort De originally did not want to make her words so clear, but she did not know if she could not say it out loud this time. Mom only hopes that no matter what happens, the two of you will not draw your blades against each other. "

"With Mom plotting for his son in the long term, how could his son not understand Mom's mother's intentions?" Yin Zhen met Consort De's pair of pitch-black eyes, and only after a long while did he finally speak in a clear voice, "Rest assured, when the time comes, your son will also remember that Lao Shisi is his son's biological brother, and would definitely not let his flesh and blood be lacerated by him. Even if he truly is heartless, your son will still repay this kindness with morals, and won't make Mom sad. "

"When Consort De heard this, the corners of her mouth twitched and a smile appeared on her face. Is that true? "

"Seriously." Yin Zhen replied seriously.

"Then Mom is relieved." Consort De slowly drank a mouthful of tea, her mouth not tasting anything. Your Emperor Amma said that she wanted to eat Crystal Cake of Life. It was made by Mom, but it couldn't even compare to the imperial chefs in the palace. Later, I can do it, but someone will bring it here personally. "

"Yes." "Yin Zhen understood Consort De's thoughts. His son would definitely take care of matters of the imperial government for the Emperor Amma, and he would not worry the latter. Mom wants to make a birthday cake, your son will not disturb your return to the palace. "

Could it be that it was because of this son, who was raised under the title of the filial empress that he gave birth to her? Consort De couldn't explain why they were never as intimate as the others before. Sometimes, even a casual sentence could be so sensitive that it would hurt the other party's heart. One had to be even more careful and cautious, as if they were facing a great enemy.

"Your son will send Mom off." Yin Zhen's etiquette naturally made people unable to find fault with him, but it was precisely because of this reason that he did not have the slightest bit of intimacy towards the Consort De.

Le Chi got someone to send Consort De out, then he slowly turned back. Duke, Shi Siye has always been following eighth master, so he might have the idea of replacing him. Since ancient times, those who had achieved great accomplishments could not maintain their friendship. It's true that the Consort De is very protective of her, but you must not be soft-hearted. "

"This king has promised Mom that I won't kill Lao Shisi, so I definitely won't kill him." Yin Zhen looked at him indifferently: "Don't say anymore." Actually, killing or not killing was one thing, imprisonment or not was another. "Sometimes, the taste of life rather than death, is better to sever one's will than to sever one's will." Emperor Amma wants to eat the crystal birthday cake that Mom made. Mom will have someone send it to the Spring Garden later, you have to keep an eye on this matter and don't allow anyone else to do anything. It's related to the safety of the emperor, you can't make the slightest mistake. "

"This servant understands." Le Chi nodded slightly. "There is another matter that this servant does not know whether I should report to Your Highness."

"Go ahead." Yin Zhen had a lot of things to take care of, so he did not need to worry about one half of them.

"Lord Long Keduo's subordinates found out that the Deputy Envoy Lin under General Nian Gengyao's command disappeared without a trace. Furthermore, this matter seems to be related to the assassination attempt on Nian Cefujin on his journey to the Western Mountain a few days ago. " "Le Chi himself also felt that he could not believe it, but for reasons of caution, he had to make his own report in order to make his decision. This servant thinks that there must be something fishy about the general not letting his own people kidnap his own sister. "

"We cannot trust all of Long Keduo's words." Yin Zhen said straightforwardly: "It is all thanks to this king's guidance that Nian Gengyao is able to achieve what he has today. Seeing that he is about to build a career for This King, he is not stupid enough to do such a boring thing. As for the disappearance of the Deputy Envoy Lin, find some people to investigate and find out what happened. "

Yin Zhen thought that if the Deputy Envoy Lin was really involved, Qing Huan would definitely know about this. I'll make a trip back to the manor. You'll have to watch over this place carefully. "Remember, no matter who it is, just say that the imperial doctors told the emperor to take care of himself and not allow anyone to visit."

"This servant understands." Just as Le Chi finished speaking, he had already walked out of the study. Nian Cefujin is really not simple, to be able to bind the Duke's heart like this! "

Qing Huan had already taken off her makeup, loosened her hair, and changed into a comfortable set of clothes to sleep. However, she heard the zither outside the door exclaim happily, "Your Highness, you're back! Ce Fujin just lied down. "

"Hm." Yin Zhen pushed the door open and walked in. "Are you asleep?"

"Originally, I didn't want to come back, as I haven't finished reading through a bunch of papers. Yet, I was worried about you, so I hurriedly rode my horse back. " Yin Zhen's words were true, but he was truly concerned about Qing Huan. "However, there is a reason for this, and he already knows what he's doing." The stomach is a little full again. "

"Yeah." Qing Huan rubbed her stomach, sighing with sorrow. Yet when Yong Qinwang was blocking his own shoulder, she felt the coldness and stiffness coming from his body. Is it so cold outside? Is the prince's hand frozen? Would you like to have Le Qin bring a Tang'ma? "

Yin Zhen nodded, and then asked: "How is General doing recently, do you know?"

Therefore, Nian Bing merely shook his head, "Your Highness has ordered Big Brother to be on duty, and this humble one cannot meet him. It had been a long time since there was any news of her brother. My heart is also full of yearning. "

"There's nothing wrong with General, it's just that the Deputy Envoy Lin beside him has been missing for a long time." Yin Zhen seemed to be just saying those words internally, but he understood all kinds of profound meanings behind them. At this moment, the trusted aides beside him suddenly disappeared. This King felt that something was off. Could it be that this person has some sort of evil intentions, and is scheming to join hands with others to ambush the General? "

If that's the case, then there must be a sound of wind that blew into Yong Qinwang's ears, causing his heart to slightly tighten. Deputy Envoy Lin is my elder brother's right-hand man. He has accompanied my elder brother on countless battles on the battlefield, it is hard to imagine that he would have this kind of thought. However, he had disappeared into thin air, causing others to be suspicious of him. However, these things are all the matters of a man, I don't understand. Right now, I only have three wishes in my heart. "

"Oh? "Tell me about it." Yin Zhen was unable to see any unusual expression on her face, and her heart also relaxed a little.