Returning to the golden cage in the Eastern Capital again, Su Mumu felt a wave of exhaustion. He was carried into the bedroom by Nan Muchen and placed on the dragon couch. Staring at the familiar tent roof, Su Mumu fainted.

He fell into a deep sleep.

After leaving the Yangxin Hall, Nan Muchen went straight to the Imperial Study Room.

When the guards at the door saw Nan Muchen returning, they all bowed politely and opened the door respectfully to greet him.

Entering the imperial study room, the backlog of memorials since Jiang Yeli left for Donglin were all piled up on the imperial desk, standing like a stable mountain in front of Nan Muchen.

Nan Muchen knew that Ji Ying, who was always following him, would never appear unless he heard his call.

Standing in the imperial study room in the dusk, Nan Muchen was silent for a long time.

"Jiying..."

Heeding the call, Jiying immediately appeared to meet him.

"What are your orders, Your Majesty?"

Ji Ying, who knew the rules, was always gentle and humble, and was so cautious every day that he would not make any mistakes. Nan Muchen suddenly smiled when he looked at Ji Ying covered in the afterglow of the setting sun.

"Confucius's three-fold principle was implemented very well by Ji Ying."

Not understanding why Nan Muchen spoke like this, Ji Ying bowed his head and listened, but did not answer immediately.

"Why don't you speak? Does Commander Jiyingdu not agree with my statement?"

It seemed that he was going to be punished, so Jiying bowed carefully and answered.

"If Ji Ying makes a mistake, the emperor will punish him. Ji Ying will have no complaints."

With a straight face, Nan Muchen's eyes wandered around Ji Ying's body sinisterly.

"The attitude is good, but why was the Gamolo that I ordered the shadow guards to guard was stolen? Why was it taken out and used again and again. As a supervisor, Jiying, do you know your guilt?"

He fell to his knees with a plop.

"Your Majesty, Jiying is wronged. Gamorro is still there today, and it is still guarded by the shadow guards and placed in the old place. It has not been stolen at all."

Even if Ji Ying had the courage to do so, he would not dare to lie in front of Nan Muchen. After hearing Ji Ying's words, Nan Muchen frowned even more.

"When we were in Donglin, I originally wanted to let Baili Ruyue go and see what her plans would be after she faked her death. Unfortunately, the queen accidentally found out and ordered Gaifeng to go find out the situation. I had no choice but to act according to the situation and help the queen.

Investigation. Now, Baili Ruyue was released by our envoy, but she followed the team to Nandu. This shows that the person behind the scenes is living in Nandu at this time. And Gamorro is also a creature of Nandu...

There must be a connection among them. Jiying, I order you to immediately find out the relationship between the three and report immediately."

After listening solemnly to what Nan Muchen said, Ji Ying, knowing that the situation was serious, simply said yes.

The last trace of twilight also receded from the royal study, and when it was time to light the lamp, the eunuch outside the door sang in a high-pitched voice and then went inside to light the lamp.

The candlesticks were lit one by one in sequence, and the brightness in the imperial study room was restored again, making it even brighter.

The light cast on Nan Muchen's sharply angular face, outlining a beautiful silhouette. In the darkness, a chilling feeling faintly emanated from Nan Muchen's body.

"Back off."

After finally hearing Nan Muchen's order, Ji Ying retreated and went to tell the shadow guards to proceed with what Nan Muchen had ordered.

"Forsythia!"

Su Mumu slept soundly until the next morning. As soon as she opened her eyes, her thoughts returned. She remembered that she had fallen into this golden cage again, and her mood suddenly hit rock bottom.

Hearing Su Mumu's greeting, Forsythia, who had been waiting for a long time, immediately walked in from outside the curtain.

"Mother, do you want to get up?"

Lying in bed, Su Mumu stretched out and let out a long sigh of relief.

"Why didn't you see the emperor?"

The palace maid was ordered to bring a warm towel and apply it on Su Mumu's face. Then she wiped her exposed white lotus root-like arms and catkins in sequence. The refreshed Su Mumu sat up with Forsythia's support.

"Since returning to the palace yesterday, the emperor has been busy all night and has not slept until now. He just sent someone to give instructions that when the empress wakes up, she will go to the imperial dining room to have a meal together."

Could it be that Nan Muchen hasn't eaten since yesterday? This made Su Mumu particularly worried. She couldn't eat or sleep well along the way, and she was busy all night when she returned to the palace. Even her iron-clad body couldn't bear it.

.Thinking of this, Su Mumu hurriedly got out of bed and ordered Forsythia to wash up quickly.

"Forsythia, just choose the simplest style to dress me, and make up as simple as possible. Don't keep the emperor waiting."

Understanding that Su Mumu was worried about Nan Muchen, Forsythia followed the instructions and put on the simplest peach blossom makeup for Su Mumu. She parted her hair in the middle, gathered it at the back and tied it with a ribbon. She took out a loose plain dark flower.

After putting on the brocade robe, she put on a dark blouse of the same color. Then she helped Su Mumu out of the Yangxin Hall.

Because of her pregnancy, Forsythia had already ordered a soft sedan to be prepared for Su Mumu to ride on. She walked along beside the sedan.

"Have you ordered anyone to invite the emperor to dinner?"

Before reaching the imperial dining room, Su Mumu first asked Forsythia beside her.

"I've already given the order. Judging from the distance, I'm afraid the Emperor is already waiting for His Majesty in the Imperial Dining Hall."

Su Mumu was very satisfied with Forsythia's stability.

After getting off the sedan, Su Mumu entered the imperial dining hall, only to find that Nan Muchen was not waiting for her here.

Forsythia, who also discovered that Nan Muchen was not in the imperial dining hall, immediately went outside the hall to give instructions.

"Hurry and invite the emperor to come over for a meal. He said that the empress has already arrived at the imperial dining hall."

Not long after waiting, the eunuch who went to invite Nan Muchen came back.

Enter the imperial dining room and kowtow to Su Mumu before returning.

"To report to the Queen, the Emperor said that there are still important matters that have not been dealt with. Please have a meal first without waiting any longer."

He asked himself to come to the Imperial Dining Hall to have a meal together when he woke up. Now that he has come, he has not changed his mind. What kind of trick is Nan Muchen up to?

Facing the table full of delicacies, Su Mumu curled her lips and said.

"I understand, please step back."

He wanted Forsythia to sit down and have a meal with him just like he did in Xihe and Dongchen before. However, when Forsythia returned to Nandu, she refused to sit down again and ate haese with Su Mumu.

After discussing for a long time, Su Mumu couldn't hold on and started eating alone and depressedly.

"Forsythia, aren't you hungry?"

Suddenly she found herself so lonely that she didn't even have anyone to eat with her. Su Mumu raised her head dejectedly and asked Forsythia who was standing there with her hands hanging down.

Shaking her head, Forsythia replied solemnly.

"Please feel free to eat, Madam. Forsythia has already had breakfast and is not hungry."

A group of people were accompanying them, staring at Su Mumu who was dining alone, which really made it difficult for Su Mumu to swallow.
Chapter completed!