"No matter what, now I'm satisfied to see you and you're safe."

When I heard Chang Qing’s words, my tears could no longer be suppressed, and they poured out like a flood that broke the dam.

This time, she came to comfort me. She held my hands, gently held me to the table and sat down, and then slowly said: "Tell me, how have you been doing over the years? I heard that you and that—"

Seeing her a little unspeakable look, I smiled faintly: "Yes, I married Pei Yuanxiu."

“…”

Her eyes flashed. Although she was not surprised by how calm she was at my displeasure, I could feel her worries. I believe that when she received this news, she would definitely be more shocked than she is now.

I said, "After I left the capital, a lot of things happened, but in short, it's hard to describe it."

"What about now?"

"Now?"

"Yes, I heard that he had already—"

Compared to just now, she seemed to be more difficult to talk about this matter, and I smiled more calmly, which made her less embarrassed: "I know. Princess Jiangxia has passed the door. In fact, the night I left Jinling, it was the night when they were the two of them, and his people came to stop me. Fortunately, my friend in Xichuan brought me down and rescued me."

"oh……"

She nodded gently and looked up at me: "Actually, I have been guessing before that you will go back to Xichuan."

“…”

"And, I heard that Liu - after he was rescued, he seemed to have gone to Xichuan, too, right?"

I nodded.

She said softly: "Why didn't you go together?"

I looked at her concerned eyes, remained silent for a long time, and smiled bitterly: "I, Miaoyan, have arrived in the capital."

"ah……"

She woke up as if she was suddenly enlightened, and then a faint feeling of loss immediately appeared in her eyes. In fact, I can understand that it is impossible for her to feel the feeling of mother and son connecting with each other. For her, she might have to consider the balance of the harem, the struggles of the front court, and the honor and disgrace of the family, but she might not have to worry about the children's affairs in her life.

After a while of silence, she smiled faintly and said, "Yes, I almost forgot...Princess Miaoyan."

As soon as I mentioned Miaoyan, I was excited and looked at her and asked, "Empress, I actually always wanted to know how Miaoyan is doing in the palace now? Is her condition better?"

Chang Qing sighed and said, "I hope I can tell you too, but--"

"What's wrong?"

"I know almost nothing about Miaoyan."

"Why?" I was shocked. She was the lord of the harem, and Miaoyan was my daughter. She had no mother around her. She should have given it to her. Even if she wanted to educate the prince and could not get out of her mind, she should refer to a concubine to raise and accompany Miaoyan!

Chang Qing said calmly: "Don't be anxious. I really don't know anything about Miaoyan, because since she returned to the palace, the emperor has always been with her."

"ah?"

"Eat, dress, ask for soup and medicine. Everything is personally inquired by the emperor. Except for going to court, she is always by the emperor's side at other times."

“…”

I couldn't help but be shocked.

It has always been rare for the emperor to raise his children himself. Even if there is one, he should be the prince or the favored prince and princess. I also know that Pei Yuanhao is not a warm person, but he never thought that he would spend his time personally raising Miyan.

I was silent for a while and looked up at Chang Qing. I saw that her eyes were full of gentleness, and she seemed to look at me with a little complicated expression. I thought about it and smiled, "It's a matter of trouble for the emperor."

She sighed softly.

Then, she continued, "But if you really want to know the news about Miaoyan, I will pay more attention. If her condition improves, I will send someone to tell you. You also know that I can't come out all the time, and today - the emperor let it go."

I didn't ask her why the emperor let it go. After thinking about it, I said, "If the empress wants to spread the news to me, don't spread it here."

"Why? Are you leaving?"

"Well. Now that Mrs. Jin Qiao has come back, I have figured out some things and it is not convenient to stay in the Yang family."

"Then where are you going?"

"Near Tongquetai, I, someone gave me a house."

"Someone gave you a house?" She raised her eyebrows. Even the queen who lives in the harem, she knew what it meant to send a house in the capital. She looked at me with a smile: "Who is such a big deal?"

I glanced at her and didn't say anything.

She was also keen and immediately came to her senses: "He?"

"Um."

"He knew you were back in the capital, so he asked you to live there?"

"Um."

She looked at me silently, and after a while, she breathed a sigh of relief and said lightly: "He has really done his best to you."

I smiled and didn't say anything.

"That's fine. You live in the Yang family. There are so many people here, which is not good for you. When will you go there?"

"It should be just these two days."

"I need to send someone-"

"No," I said with a smile: "With money, I brought some money here this time. Besides, now, the Yang family will definitely not ignore me."

Seeing that I was talking as if I had been dependent on their family, Chang Qing couldn't help but smile and said gossip: "You and their family, especially their second lady, are in harmony. I heard that the 'sister' in her mouth is so good that there is nothing in the sky."

I couldn't help but smile.

She smiled gently and said, "Although this girl is a little stupid, she is innocent and cute. In fact, I like her very much. With you giving her guidance, she will have fewer detours in the future."

When I heard her say this, my mood sank.

What a keen person she felt immediately my eyes dim, and she turned her head to look at me: "What's wrong?"

I looked up at her and said, "Did you know that Miss Jinyao had an engagement with Wu Shangshu before?"

She nodded immediately: "Of course I know. However, this matter was just something they said, and it did not really take shape. A few days ago, while having dinner at Jingren Palace, the emperor suddenly asked about Yang Jinyao and asked me if I knew her age and temperament. I guessed that the emperor was interested in her, so he immediately passed the news to Yanqiu, and he pushed the marriage."

I frowned slightly.

She immediately asked, "What's wrong?"

"Isn't it a pity for the Empress to ask Shangshu Wu to push this marriage?"

She became more and more confused: "I don't think Yanqiu is very enthusiastic about this marriage, and I heard that Jin Yao, who is also making trouble in the Yang family, has been making trouble. Besides, the ages of the two are a little different. Now I'm going to turn this marriage away. Isn't she asking for Ren and get Ren?"

After she said that, she looked at me: "Is there any problem?"

I pondered for a moment and sighed softly: "Empress, the little girl was ignorant in the past, but she would eventually be sensible."

“…”

"Miss Jinyao has been making trouble before, but she is just arbitrary act. I have had a good conversation with her in the past few days after I came to Yang's house."

“…”

"Now, I see that she has invited Shangshu Wu."

"What?!"

Chang Qing was stunned and looked at me in surprise: "Really? What she told you?"

"She didn't say it directly. After all, she is still an unmarried lady, but I think she should have intentions."

“…”

Chang Qing was so shocked that she was stunned and couldn't speak for a long time.

I said softly: "But, I don't know what Wu Shangshu thought. After all, it was this girl who made a fuss at the beginning, but now she is the one who regrets it."

"Yan Qiu..." Chang Qing frowned slightly, as if thinking about something. After a while, she said hesitantly: "Speaking of this, since Yang Wanyun's birthday party, he has been ill for several days since he came back."

"Is that so? He's sick?"

"I don't know what the disease is. The emperor sent someone to his house to see it, but he couldn't even explain it."

“…”

"He is in good health and has never seen anyone with such illness."

“…”

"Is he—"

I didn't say anything, but I just recalled the feeling of being a little confused when I saw him facing the aggressive Yang Jinyao at the birthday party that day, and when he appeared with Pei Yuanhao, he almost lost his mind.

Will he feel the same way?

Yang Jinyao asked him, if he had to deal with so many things every day, had he made any mistakes, or if he had made any wrong decisions, how would Wu Yanqiu answer in his heart?

Three shallow folds appeared between Chang Qing's eyebrows, and she murmured: "Are they really..."

I hurriedly said, "Empress, this matter - Jin Yao is still an unmarried lady after all -"

"I know, I won't tell anyone easily."
To be continued...