Seeing Xiaoya's tearful look, Huilan knew that she couldn't bear it, so she touched her forehead with her hand.

"Keep an eye on her and see what she does. Are there other loyal and reliable people around her?"

"Yes, Yuxiu, the maid my mother gave me was also brought up since childhood. She has a bit of a bad temper, but she is obedient and only cares about me."

Xiaoya nodded quickly.

"Then let her keep an eye on her and take her down if she makes any moves."

Huilan stared at her and said, "The women around my son must either get married or be drafted, or I and the emperor's gifted people, and everyone else will be beaten to death."

Her decisive attitude cannot be questioned.

Xiaoya immediately lowered her head and replied, "Yes, my daughter-in-law should remember her mother's teachings."

"I don't want my son to have all kinds of gadgets around him. Don't lead my son into harm's way. Cats and dogs all want to taint my son."

Huilan snorted coldly.

The one who has a bad attitude but really protects and helps Xiaoya also shows his attitude. If I don't give it to anyone, you don't have to be embarrassed and have to take a concubine. The concubine was entered through the draft. It is the emperor's will and cannot be violated. Others don't have to be polite.

Beat to death.

Xiaoya knew in her heart that her mother-in-law was protecting her, so she was very heart-warming. She went forward and brought a cup of tea to her, "Mother, I was wrong. I can't bear to think about it for a moment. You can punish me. I didn't want to give it to my godbrother."

I just feel a little uncomfortable and confused."

"Yes, I believe this. No one else will be admitted to the East Palace except the concubine for the time being. The Emperor has great expectations for Brother Gan and does not want him to indulge in beauty."

Huilan nodded at her to tell her not to panic and to hold her own. You are the wife and the princess. The concubine will bow her head and salute when she sees you. What are you afraid of?

"Yes, my daughter-in-law understands."

After hearing this, Xiaoya felt at ease. In this case, she could try honeysuckle when she goes back. What if... then what should she do?

Because of today's trivial matter, Huilan asked Xiaoya to go back early and had no intention of having fun.

When Li Chengze came back and saw no one, he asked, "Has my daughter-in-law gone back?"

"Let's go. She is a little worried today. It seems that someone down there has been shaken and has fallen in love with Brother Gan. He said some words to encourage her, which made her a little sad and hesitant."

Li Chengze raised his head and said, "Sad, that's the dowry girl. My godfather is good-looking, so it's not surprising that there are so many people watching. If we don't just throw such people out, why are we keeping them?"

"Hey! Look at how old Xiaoya is. It's already very rare for her to know how to come and ask for my advice. She's still a child, so you can't ask her to be ruthless, otherwise you won't look down on her."

Li Chengze nodded, "That's true, but you can't be soft-hearted and indulge."

"No, if you had that idea, would you tell me? It's just that I can't accept the people around me betraying her so easily. Let her deal with it by herself. I believe they can handle it well. Besides, Godfather is not like that.

people."

Huilan is not actually worried, but she still needs Xiaoya to deal with it on her own and learn to deal with all difficulties in order to become a qualified crown princess and even a future queen.

"Forget it, my godfather likes her. I think she is a sensible and tough girl. Give her some time to grow up."

For the sake of both Huilan and his son liking her, Li Chengze gave her some time to forget it.

"Brother Gan has already given the treasurer's accounts to Xiaoya. I'm thinking that I can get them in a few months. Then I want to go to the farm to rest for some time. Can you accompany me?"

Huilan sat on the soft couch and leaned on Li Chengze's shoulder, begging softly.

"Okay, I think my son is doing it very well. He only needs a little guidance on many things. I will accompany you then. It will be hot by then and you can fish."

Huilan chuckled lightly, "Do you like fishing that much?"

"Yeah, isn't it interesting? I have time to think about things. It's very comfortable to sit there."

Li Chengze laughed twice.

"Okay, but I want to ride a horse."

"How about I let someone pick out a group of good horses for you and take you hunting?"

"Okay, I don't know if the flowers I planted last time have survived?"

"You must be alive. Even if you die, you must live. They don't dare to let your things die."

Li Chengze couldn't help laughing. How could he not know about the people below? He just didn't want to pursue it.

"You are right, then I will plant some flowers and plants when I go."

"Okay, whatever flowers you like, I'll have them planted for you."

"I haven't thought about it yet. I'm going to think about it. I've never planted any expensive flowers. The camellias they gave me for my birthday last time were very beautiful. I like them very much. I'm wondering whether to cultivate peonies. I heard that

Not easy to handle."

Huilan talked about flowers, which made Li Chengze relax from the anxiety and boredom caused by the court, and he felt much better.

Xiaoya returned to the East Palace. Brother Gan had come back. Lonicera was serving tea and water. He stood at the door and looked in. Lonicera's face was glowing with an intoxicating red glow. He stood aside and stared at Brother Gan.

She clearly looks like a pregnant girl.

He closed his eyes slightly, his heart suddenly sank, he let out a long sigh, raised his hand to wipe away the tears from the corners of his eyes, took a deep breath and walked into the house firmly and calmly.

"The empress is back."

"Come back so early?"

"Well, Honeysuckle, you go down first."

Xiaoya smiled and gave orders to Lonicera with a warm look on her face.

Lonicera was stunned for a moment, glanced at the prince, nodded without saying anything, and went down, his face also a little gloomy.

Xiaoya looked at Lonicera's back and remained silent.

"What's wrong?"

"It's okay. My mother asked me to familiarize myself with palace affairs as soon as possible and be a helper to you. I'm thinking that I need to send some things back to my parents' home. How about I write a letter to my mother and ask Lonicera to send them back to me?"

"Okay, just let her leave the palace tomorrow."

Brother Gan had no doubts and he immediately agreed.

Xiaoya smiled and nodded, so that it would save each other's face, so be it.

The next day, Xiaoya wrote a letter, sealed it, and gave it to Lonicera, "I wrote a letter to my grandmother and mother regarding this matter. I told you some important things and you gave it to my grandmother and mother with your own hands. Do you remember it?"

"Yes, don't worry, I will definitely help you."

"Go ahead, leave early and come back early."

Xiaoya smiled and gave her a coin in her purse as a reward.

Liandong left the palace with the letter and returned to Zhao's house without any hindrance.

He personally handed the letter to Mrs. Zhao. She was just a slave and could not read at all. A literate slave could not enter the palace. Generally, literate aunts and palace ladies learned to read after entering the palace.

Mrs. Zhao opened the letter and took a look at it. After reading it, she glanced at Lonicera and squinted her eyes slightly. "I understand. Thank you for your hard work. Grandma asked someone to give Lonicera some good tea and snacks as a reward. Take a breath and wait for me.

Write a letter and take it back."

"yes."

Honeysuckle went down happily.

Mrs. Zhao asked: "Mother, is there anything wrong with Xiaoya's letter?"

"It's nothing important. The letter didn't say anything important. It just said that Lonicera is getting older and it's time to get married. It's not good to delay her age. After all, the master and servant should be ashamed of themselves."

"What? Damn it! What did this lowly slave do?"

Mrs. Zhao immediately became angry when she heard about it. The maid who was going to be married was intended to serve her personally. Marrying someone happened after they were twenty years old. They went to the right and left hand. How could the maid who had just been married get married and run away? So what's the point of entering the palace?

"I guess I'm attracted to my godbrother."

Mrs. Zhao sneered.
Chapter completed!