Ye Siheng thought for a while and then said: "This Taoist priest Xue appears strangely. He is not afraid that the prince will be plotted, but that someone will use the prince to harm others. Ah Li, you'd better go and have a look."

"Yes." Chu Ye also nodded.

In addition to his own family, there are many ministers and family members following him this time. If something goes wrong, he, the cavalry general who was ordered to deploy military defenses, will also have to be held accountable.

Nan Li didn't really intend to sit back and watch, so she nodded and agreed.

Early the next morning, Chu Ye took Nan Li to patrol around Yuanqiu Mountain, and Ye Siheng naturally followed.

Fortunately, it is autumn and the sun is not so strong.

Chu Ye was afraid that his sister would be tired, so he deliberately slowed down his pace. Unexpectedly, Nan Li walked quickly in the mountains without any signs of breathlessness.

She also specifically said: "Brother, you don't have to walk slowly to accommodate me, I can do it. If we keep going at this speed, I'm afraid we won't be able to finish our inspection until tomorrow."

Chu Ye looked at her in a smart outfit, with her hair tied up high, and she looked heroic. However, the autumn sun was still a bit fierce, making her cheeks a little red.

Even though he knew that his sister was strong and capable, he still couldn't help but feel sorry for her.

He didn't slow down anymore and led a few people on patrol.

The team's steps were fast. After Ye Siheng's legs healed, he also practiced diligently, and his steps were also flying.

At first, Qingfeng followed without any burden. As noon approached, he was already exhausted. It was like two big sandbags were tied to his feet, making it difficult to move.

He was holding on to a tree and gasping for breath. When he looked at the three princes, they were already in front.

"Your Majesty...wait...wait, my subordinates," he begged.

Yesi Heng was a little helpless.

Qingfeng's martial arts is not bad, but his explosive power is strong. In terms of endurance and endurance, he is still far behind.

Chu Ye has been practicing martial arts since he was a child, and his explosive power and endurance are both top-notch. When he saw Qing Feng was out of breath, he suggested taking a nap.

Several people found a shady place to rest.

If it weren't for Nan Li's presence, Qingfeng would almost collapse to the ground.

But at this time, he was no better. He was leaning against the tree, sweating profusely, and had no strength to even take a bite of dry food.

Yesi Heng said: "You should go back to the hunting palace first."

"No, I still have to protect the prince." Qing Feng finally regained his breath, but his voice was not loud.

Yesi Heng gave him a cold look, "If there is any danger, with your appearance, you won't know who is protecting whom."

Qing Feng looked embarrassed and said: "In the past two years, my subordinates have never left the prince for half a day. If he is not by his side, he will feel uneasy."

Chu Ye couldn't help but laugh dryly, "Guard Qingfeng really does his duty with all his heart."

But after that, he couldn't help but asked Nan Li in a low voice: "Sixth sister, looking at it like this, Guard Qingfeng sometimes needs the prince to take care of him. How can the prince tolerate him?"

Nan Li replied: "Thanks to his tough life."

Who knows that Yesi Heng's evil spirit was exposed before, which would hurt the people around him, and only those with a tough life can bear it.

Qingfeng really wants to thank his parents for allowing him to be born at a good time.

Chu Ye was as confused as a monk, not quite understanding what he meant.

After filling their stomachs for a while, they patrolled again. Qing Feng was still walking behind. If the three people in front hadn't deliberately slowed down their pace, he might have gotten lost in the mountains.

Because they walked quickly, they had already inspected Yuanqiu Mountain in the afternoon.

Nan Li looked around the formation and found no problems.

Chu Ye breathed a sigh of relief: "It's okay."

But somehow this news reached the ears of Emperor Mu Wu. As soon as they came back, a eunuch led them to the Changqiu Palace.

Although the Changqiu Palace is not as spacious and comfortable as the other palaces, it is also a quadrangle courtyard with complete facilities.

Emperor Muwu scolded Ye Chengyan with a cold face: "You are almost eighteen, why are you so careless in doing things? How dare even a Taoist priest use it?"

Previously, Mingxu was a trickster of the Qi State. He tampered with the palace formation, causing many palace residents to die. Emperor Mu Wu remembered this lesson.

Not to mention that Xuecheng also came from Sanqing Guan, so he was naturally suspicious.

Ye Chengyan pursed his lips and said: "Father, I have sent people to find out the details of Taoist Master Xue. He is indeed a steadfast Taoist. He exorcises ghosts and demons for the people for only a small reward. He is a trustworthy person."

"The previous Mingxu was also praised by everyone, but he was actually a secret agent of the Qi State who had been lurking in the Mu State for more than twenty years. Not only me, but also the former Imperial Master was concealed by him. You just know him.

How many days will it take for Taoist Master Xue to say that he is a trustworthy person?" Emperor Mu Wu slapped his palm on the table, feeling extremely angry.

Queen Xie watched her son make mistakes and was being punished. She was very anxious, but she didn't know how to speak.

Ye Chengyan lowered his head, not knowing how to defend himself.

It happened that at this time the eunuch came to report that the Ninth Prince and Miss Chu Sixth were already waiting outside the palace.

Emperor Mu Wu's face softened slightly, his anger dissipated, and he hurriedly let them enter the palace.

Yesi Heng also bowed his hands and saluted, because Emperor Mu Wu had already exempted him from kneeling down.

But Nan Li is different. She is just a young lady from the Hou Mansion. When she sees the Emperor and Empress, she still has to give a big courtesy.

So what she disliked the most was meeting the emperor and empress.

But Emperor Mu Wu raised his hand slightly and said: "I have exempted my ninth brother from the ritual of kneeling and worshiping. Now that he is engaged to you, the husband and wife are one, so you don't have to kneel and worship."

Queen Xie's face froze, and she managed to maintain the expression on her face.

It was already a great gift that Yesi Heng was exempted from the ceremony of kneeling.

Unexpectedly, Nan Li just made a bet with him and didn't need to kneel down.

This was what Emperor Mu Wu said. If her son ascends the throne in the future, if she dares to ask the couple to kneel down, it would be a great disrespect to Emperor Mu Wu.

Ye Chengyan also turned pale.

Nan Li didn't think as much as the mother and son. When she heard that there was no need to kneel down, she happily knelt down and saluted, saying: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Seeing that the redness on her cheeks had not faded, Emperor Mu Wu felt pity for her: "It's been a hard day running around outside for a day. I wonder if you found anything wrong after your inspection?"

When Nan Li came, she already knew the whole story.

Seeing Ye Chengyan kneeling at this time, he was not surprised.

"Your Majesty, no." Nan Li said truthfully, "The magic circle set up by that Taoist priest Xue can indeed prevent evil spirits from invading."

Queen Xie breathed a sigh of relief.

Ye Chengyan calmed down and straightened his chest.

Emperor Mu Wu glanced at him and became even more displeased, and then asked: "Then Taoist Xue also changed the layout of Changqiu Hall, what do you think?"

"Yes, it's a time to gather energy and refresh yourself." Nan Li said.

Ye Chengyan said: "Father, my sons and ministers say that Taoist Master Xue is a trustworthy person."
Chapter completed!