Once I realized that the development of the situation might be completely out of normal range, or even under the control of the superiors, I felt a little cold on my back and cold sweat condensed on my forehead one by one.

No, be calm!

My hand twisted the corner of my clothes hard to calm myself down and then turned around to deal with this matter.

I started hearing the news of the assassination of the prince in the morning, but the source of the news was unknown. It was not sent back by the people who followed Nian Shen, nor was it sent back by the people sent by Pei Yuanhao to recall the prince. Then the situation was unknown. I knew that the fight had started. I knew that someone had fallen into the Yellow River. But whether the prince was injured, or whether the prince fell into the water, has not yet been a definite news.

At this time, Pei Yuanhao's voice sounded in his ears: "What are you thinking?"

I looked up at him with a serious expression: "What are you thinking about?"

He looked at me and his mouth curled slightly.

Although it was a smile, the smile was so cold that even his eyes were. After a while, he gritted his teeth and said slowly: "The last time the Jiangnan civil war was arranged so carefully."

“…”

I had a twitch in my throat and didn't say anything.

Indeed, the techniques of these two times are too similar. Everything the other party does seems to be independent. As long as it is handled, no one will pay attention to it. But, these things seem to be unrelated, but in fact they are linked together and press forward step by step. It is not only the incident itself, but also the hearts of the people, and it is almost unprepared for people.

Is Pei Yuanhao included this time again?

However, at this time, I had no time to worry about it. I felt that the only strength in my body was quickly lost with the passage of time. I could only say softly when I was still barely awake: "Your Majesty, there are three things at the moment, Your Majesty must be careful."

He looked at me: "You said."

"First of all, the source of the message is suspicious, even if it is true, but the person who delivers the message and the purpose of delivering the message - has ulterior motives."

"..." He pursed his lips and said, "I know, but it is impossible to close the news now. If you lock it up again, it will probably cause greater panic."

I nodded: "Yes, the second thing a folk girl wants to say is the same. This matter has become a big deal and it is impossible to cover it up anymore. If the emperor deliberately blocks the news, it will cause greater suspicion. However, Henan is only one day away from the capital. No matter if it delays, tomorrow, when the person who conveys the news comes back, they can let them enter Beijing with great fanfare, but don't say that the prince was assassinated, just say that the prince is in Henan to build a river embankment and come to Beijing to receive the orders."

He said, "I know."

"There is one of the most important things," I held up, and cold sweat dripped down my forehead, gathered on my chin along my cheeks, and said, "Whether it is good news or bad news, your Majesty must make plans early."

His dark eyes narrowed slightly.

This matter is probably what he, and Chang Qing, both me and I are the least willing to face, but at this time, we must consider the worst case. If Nianshen is really hurt, or even if he is assassinated and falls into the Yellow River, what should Pei Yuanhao do to appease the chaos?

At this moment, footsteps sounded outside.

He and I turned to see, but it was Eunuch Yu who walked carefully to the bead curtain and said softly: "Your Majesty, Miss Yan, it's already the third day. It's better to take a break and don't be tired."

Pei Yuanhao was silent for a moment, and then said, "Yu Quan, let officials above the fourth rank and above, as well as princes and wife join the palace together tomorrow."

Eunuch Yu and I were both stunned.

He asked hurriedly: "Your Majesty wants--"

"The first time the prince left the palace, supervised the construction of a river embankment, relieved the floods of the Yellow River, and made great contributions to my heart. I want them to come into the palace and welcome the prince back to Beijing."

Eunuch Yu's face changed: "Your Majesty, this-"

"I asked you to do it like this!"

“…”

Eunuch Yu never dared to disobey him. Although he was hesitant at this time, he even looked at me and didn't speak anymore. He could only lower his head: "Yes, I'll go to pass on the message now."

After saying that, he turned around and walked out.

The door was closed, and there was another room left in the imperial study room. Only the bead curtains were still shaking slightly, reflecting candlelight, and flashing with light.

He also turned around and met my eyes: "You are with me too."

“…”

I understand what he means.

The prince's accident has spread all over the palace. Since it will disturb people's hearts and make bad things, it is better to make a big fuss. If - if the bad news is really bad, he can issue an imperial edict immediately and use a clear and clear decree to eliminate the panic of the people and the suspicion of the ministers.

But, in that case, the variable we have to worry about is not the ministers or the people.

It's him.

As a father, as the Supreme Master of Nine Five, he must make correct responses immediately, take the overall situation into consideration, stabilize the people's hearts, and even do not make mistakes.

This was a huge test for him.

So, he needs someone to support him.

I hesitated for a moment and said softly: "Empress..."

"I don't want to make things difficult for her," he whispered: "I know that as soon as the news reaches the palace, she will collapse. If the news comes back tomorrow is really--I'm afraid she will be the first to fall. She can fall, but I can't!"

Thinking of Chang Qing's pale face just now, I felt sad: "Why does Your Majesty think that the civilian girl can't--"

"You won't." He interrupted me.

I felt a little bit shivered in my heart. I looked up at him and saw his dark eyes looking at me attentively, as if I was going to completely imprint me in his eyes. After a long time, he gently stretched out his hand and stroked my cold and sweaty cheeks: "You are the same person as me."

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I opened my eyes openly and looked at him for a long time, but finally didn't speak again.

The night passed by little by little in such silence.

I fell into a dark and upside-down dream like a whirlpool, heard many noisy sounds, and saw many hideous faces. These things dragged me into it like a flood, swallowing me deeply, and couldn't even continue breathing.

Such a dream lasted until the morning.

The sun shone through the window on my face, bringing a faint itchy feeling. I heard a sound of water in my half-awake and half-chaos, and then Eunuch Yu asked in a low voice: "Master, are you going to wake Miss Yan up?"

"...Don't wake her up first. She is weak and she had a little fever last night. Let her sleep for a while."

"The emperor didn't sleep all night last night, just guarding Miss Yan, and now he gets up so early--"

"Okay, stop talking."

...

I struggled for a while and finally opened my eyes slowly.

A bright room.

I lay on the bed, covered with a soft quilt, and a chair was placed next to the bed, empty.

I hurriedly supported myself and looked out. Through the bead curtain, Pei Yuanhao had just washed his hands and was wiping with a towel. He seemed to feel my gaze. When he looked back, he hurriedly threw down the towel and walked in: "Why are you awake?"

"Um……"

"Sleep for a while."

"When is it?"

"Three minutes of Chen time."

“…”

Can't sleep anymore.

My head was still a little heavy, but I immediately lifted the quilt on my body and was about to go down to the ground. He hurriedly reached out to support me: "You can sleep for a while, it's still early."

I gritted my teeth, didn't say anything, just shook my head.

He looked at me and knew that I was unwilling to be obedient, so he could only help me up. Eunuch Yu asked a few palace maids to come in to serve me to change my clothes, wash up, and bring breakfast.

Although I had no appetite, no one needed to force me. He and I forced me to eat something on my own.

After all, there is still a tough battle to fight later.

After using breakfast, he asked, "What's wrong with the queen?"

Eunuch Yu hurriedly said, "The Empress has also gotten up and is ready to go to the hall."

He nodded and after tidying up, when the time was about to come, Eunuch Yu opened the door and stood at the door and shouted: "Your Majesty!"

As his voice and the heavy door opened, the morning sun shone into the imperial study room, illuminating him as if he was coated with a layer of golden light. The guards outside the door, the eunuchs and the palace maids all knelt on the ground, shouting long live the mountain, and I followed him, waiting for him to get up.

At this time, he did not go out immediately, but turned around and looked at me.

“Light.”

I was stunned and looked up at him.

"Accommodating by my side."

"..." I was silent for a moment and said softly: "Yes."

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Above the hall, he and Chang Qing sat upright in front of him.

But the Great Highness was empty.

All the civil and military officials, princes and wives, were ordered to stand in the wide square outside the hall, and the team to meet the prince had already lined up at the palace gate.

There are so many people and such a big scene, but they are quiet and don’t even smell a cough or panting.

But, I could hear a violent heartbeat.

I don’t know if it’s mine, Pei Yuanhao’s, or Chang Qing’s.
To be continued...