Lin Wanru responded respectfully: "Thank you, Queen Mother."

The Queen Mother lowered her eyes and played with the exquisite nails on her nails. There was no emotion in her tone, "The Ai family has heard that you will return the drunken bed to Su Xiaoxiao?"

Lin Wanru lowered her head and said respectfully: "Back to the Queen Mother, sleeping in a drunken bed was originally the princess's dowry, but now the princess is married to the eldest prince.

When the princess dies, she becomes the dowry of the princess, and the daughter just returns to the original owner."

Listening to her smooth answer, the Queen Mother's eyes flashed with coldness, and she said with a smile: "Why don't you see you wearing the hairpin that the Ai family gave you last night?"

Lin Wan glanced up at her as if she was frightened, stood up and knelt down, "Back to the Queen Mother, that hairpin is too precious, and I dare not wear it casually.

My daughter kept it well in her room. Every moment, she was grateful for the Queen Mother's kindness and learned from the Queen Mother."

The answer not only explained why she did not wear the hairpin given by the Queen Mother, but also subtly praised the Queen Mother.

When the Queen Mother heard this, the fear in her eyes became even stronger. She did not mince words and went straight to the point, "Do you know why the Ai family called you here today?"

Lin Wanru knelt on the ground with her back straight: "I am stupid, I hope the Queen Mother will make it clear."

Now His Majesty attaches great importance to filial piety. She is not Su Nan's biological daughter. She does not think that she can really be like the heroines in some books, who yells at the nobles in the palace and shouts that everyone is equal.

In the end, not only was he innocent, the emperor also rewarded him with various rewards. Anyone who opposed the heroine would not end well.

She is well aware of the supremacy of imperial power in this world. When she is still young, staying humble is the wisest way to protect herself.

One day, she will be at the top of the food chain.

The Queen Mother looked at her deeply and spoke slowly, "The Ai family does not want Xuanyuan Qingmu to become the crown prince."

Understanding appeared in Lin Wanru's eyes, but her face was full of shock, "Empress Dowager, what do you mean?"

Worshiping the Buddha...haha, it's just a cover-up.

This old woman wants to take charge of the government and even become the queen.

The Queen Mother smiled softly, stepped forward and bent down, and the exquisite armor lifted her chin, "Miss Lin is so smart, do you still need Ai Jia to point it out?"

Lin Wanru was forced to look at her and pursed her lips, "The Queen Mother, the eldest prince is the eldest son, so it is natural for him to become the crown prince."

The Queen Mother used a little force, leaving marks on her fair chin, "Lin Wanru, there is no need to hide your little thoughts. The Ai family promises you that as long as Yi'er becomes emperor, the position of empress will be yours."

Lin Wanru sneered in her heart, but her face was full of horror, "The Queen Mother has betrayed my daughter. I am just the adopted daughter of the Regent, and is not worthy of the Fifth Highness."

The Queen Mother stared closely into her eyes.

After a moment, she let go of her hand and smiled incomprehensibly, "Miss Lin should think carefully about what Ai Jia just said. However, Ai Jia's patience is limited. Miss Lin will give Ai Jia a reply as soon as possible after careful consideration."

With that said, she let go of Lin Wanru and said, "Mother Gui, see the guests off."

"Miss Lin, please." Aunt Gui stepped forward and helped Lin Wanru stand up.

"Your Majesty, please retire."

Coming out of Cining Palace, Lin Wanru took off her jade bracelet and stuffed it into Aunt Gui's hand, "Thank you, Auntie."

Aunt Gui subconsciously withdrew her hand, but Lin Wanru held her tightly, not giving her a chance to refuse, "Wanru will leave first."

Lin Wanru let go of Aunt Gui's hand and left quickly.

Aunt Gui watched her figure disappear, glanced down at the jade bracelet in her hand, and turned back to the Queen Mother's chamber.

"Your Majesty, this is from Miss Lin." Aunt Gui held the bracelet in both hands and handed it to the Queen Mother.

The Queen Mother looked at the emerald green and extremely shiny bracelet in her hand, and raised her lips, "Just take what she gave you."

"Yes, empress."

On the other side, Xuanyuan Qingmu left the imperial study and returned to his palace. Seeing that Su Xiaoxiao had not returned yet, he asked, "Where is the princess?"

Yun Ya stepped forward and said, "Sir, the princess has returned to the palace."

Because the wedding between Su Xiaoxiao and Xuanyuan Qingmu has not yet been held, although they are already married in Qi County, everyone still calls Su Xiaoxiao the princess.

Just wait for an auspicious day to get married before changing your tune.

Xuanyuan Qingmu paused as he walked to the study, pursed his lips, and asked in a low voice: "Do you still have the book I asked you to find last time?"

Yun Ya was startled: "Sir, what book did you ask your subordinates to search for?"

He remembered that his father had not asked him to look for books these days.

Could it be that he forgot the master's instructions?

Thinking of this, Yun Ya suddenly broke into a cold sweat.

Xuanyuan Qingmu glared at him with hatred: "It was at Zhang Dazhuang's house in Qixian County last time."

Yun Ya's mind was in knots before he realized what book his master wanted.

He suddenly understood and said: "Sir, do you want the story of the fair young guard and the demon concubine, or do you want the story of the abstinent majesty and the unspeakable secret of the abandoned queen in the cold palace?"

Xuanyuan Qingmu paused: "What's the difference?"

Yun Ya winked and approached Xuanyuan Qingmu: "Some women chase men, and some men chase women. Master, which one do you want?"

Xuanyuan Qingmu glanced at him coldly, then raised his feet and continued walking forward.

Yun Ya looked at his back and shouted: "Hey, Master, which one do you want?"

What responded to him was a harsh sound that broke through the air.

Yunya turned his head reflexively.

"Whew--" A tingling sensation came from his cheek, and a ray of silver light disappeared into the tree trunk behind him.

He patted his chest with lingering fear, wondering which of his words had offended his master.

A secret guard appeared and patted Yunya on the shoulder, "Commander Yunya, what does the master want?"

Yun Ya clapped his hand in disgust and snorted arrogantly, "You guys who have never even held a woman's hand won't understand."

The secret guard looked surprised: "Commander Yunya took the woman's little hand?"

Yun Ya grinded his teeth: "Do you believe I will punish you for dereliction of duty?"

The secret guard's face turned dark and he ducked into the darkness.

Yun Ya wiped the blood on his face and thought about why his master was angry.

Finally, he came to a conclusion.

The type does not meet the requirements of the master.

It’s not okay for a woman to chase a man or a man to chase a woman. Could it be that...

Thinking of a certain possibility, Yun Ya's eyes suddenly widened.

Does the master want to see men chasing men, or women chasing women?!

But where should he find such books?

Xuanyuan Qingmu dealt with some things, and when he returned to the bedroom, the low table by the window was piled with books.

He raised his eyebrows, walked to the low table, sat down, and picked up the top book.

After seeing the cover of the book clearly, Xuanyuan Qingmu paused and his eyes were blank for a moment.

The love-hate relationship between the delicate young prince and the handsome bodyguard?

If he remembered correctly, both the crown prince and the guards were men, right?

He was stunned for a moment and looked at another book.

The cute prince arrives, and the regent puts him in the palm of his hand and pampers him?

What the hell is this?

Xuanyuan Qingmu narrowed his eyes.

If his consciousness was not confused, the prince and regent should also be men.
Chapter completed!