The hand stretched out from behind 70

  Li Dongyuan took the little food back to Guangyang Hall to sleep. The little food hugged the Qilin lion dog, suddenly raised an eyebrow and asked him: "You said, what did your father leave my mother for?"

  The young master's face suddenly turned bright red: Is this worth mentioning?

  Coughing lightly, he patted Xiao Chi's shoulder and whispered: "If my dad were your dad, what would you think?"

  "No way!" Huā Mù Róng replied without hesitation, firmly and decisively. How could the man who had wronged him become his father?

  It turns out that the young prince was not surprised by his answer, and he explained to Xiaochi in a warm voice: "Actually, he likes you, otherwise, he wouldn't have tricked you into studying and sent you things to eat."

  "He wants to rob me of my mother." The little foodie won't listen to other people's rumors, and with one glance, he sees through his father's true nature.

  "What if your mother liked my father?" asked the young prince.

  Her face was slightly puckered, a thread of displeasure flashed across her small eyebrows, and a hint of depression.

  Li Dongyun was somewhat surprised that he didn't deny Hua Xiyan's dislike for his father.

  "My mother, she often sits alone in the courtyard at night, staring at the stars, very lonely." In Xiaochi's eyes, his own mother often showed a certain difference from others in this world, as if she didn't belong to this place.

  At a young age, he didn't know what his mother's loneliness was about. If only he could make his mother happy and not feel lonely, that would be great.

  Li Dongyun couldn't help but fall silent after hearing his words, and also felt that Hua Xiyuan was somewhat different from the mother he had described to others. Thinking of what Qilin had said to him before, his melancholic eyes glanced at the lion dog in his younger brother's arms.

  Qilin felt his gaze, raised his dog head, and narrowed his eyes at him, with an expression that seemed to say: I've already said what the palace has said, ask me again and I don't know.

  There are some things that even a qilin who has lived for many years doesn't know. Then his father, can he know? Does he know how his mother came back?

  The candlelight flickered, and he gazed quietly at her sleeping face, his slender fingertips tracing the delicate curve of her chin. This face was seemingly identical to the one in his memory, yet it carried an unfamiliar expression, just as it had when he had probed her before.

  "Your Majesty." Li Shunde walked in and reported in a low voice.

  He suddenly sat up from her side, and Li Shunde personally came forward to help him tidy up his clothes.

  "Let Liu Auntie come in and serve her. Others, without my permission, are not allowed to see her." Li Zimo's voice sank as he instructed.

  When he heard this, Li Shunde quietly glanced up at the silk tent. Seeing that the face inside seemed to have no change, he was surprised again and couldn't figure out what was going on. He had to lower his head and ask: "Your Majesty, is it necessary to record tonight's events in the Jing Shi Fang?"

  He adjusted his dragon robe sleeve and paused, his voice displeased: "Need I say more?"

  Li Shunde replied nervously: "Your humble servant understands."

  The door opened and a gust of wind blew in. Hua Xiyuan was awakened by the chill, opened her eyes slightly, saw him walk out, and closed them again.

  Liu Auntie came in to attend to her as ordered, and seeing that she seemed to be awake, was startled and jumped: "Miss, you're awake? It's not even the fourth watch yet, go back to sleep for a while."

  Sleep is impossible. From chapter 72 onwards.

  "This is an emergency, I must go and report to the master at once." Sun Qing said, as he stood up his legs felt slightly weak, and he had to hold onto the armrest of the chair to steady himself. He instructed his son and Sun Gu Gu, "You seal the mouth tightly, don't let others in the house know, otherwise our Sun family will be finished."

  Aunt Sun knelt down and wept silently.

  Sun Xuanye knelt down: "Father, nothing will happen to our Sun Manor. If anything happens, we still have the golden plaque of pardon to rely on."

  Sun Jing brushed past the two of them and walked out.

  Sun Ruyu, holding the cat, stuck to the corner of the wall, listened to the conversation between her father and brother in the house, and felt cold sweat. What were they talking about? Were they saying that the queen who should have died didn't die?

  How could she not have died? That Palace Queen was originally the thorn in the eye of their Sun family. She remembered it too clearly. Back then, she had expressed her feelings towards Gong Xiangyu to Palace Queen's face. Thinking that Gong Xiuyuan was a good person, she would help her tie this red string. But she never forgot the look in Gong Xiuyuan's eyes when he heard those words, as if saying: You think you can marry my brother?

  Gong Xiu, she dislikes her, not just ordinary dislike and hatred. Everyone says Gong Xiu is the best master in the palace. But, more detestable than Empress Hu. The hypocrisy of Empress Hu is clear to her. Gong Xiu is even more hypocritical than Empress Hu, flattering the emperor to gain power, suppressing the Sun family.

  If Gong Xiucai returned, Empress Hu had already passed away, who could she rely on? With anxiety in her heart, she suddenly thought of an idea and called her maid over, saying: "Prepare the sedan chair, go to Princess Chang's residence."

  Xiang Nai Xi Zhen Huang's eldest daughter Jin Suqing heard that the wind had changed and didn't she also run to the Long Princess's mansion?

  The Empress Dowager, absolutely is. Even the Emperor cannot move her. Otherwise, Empress Hu would not have always regarded the Empress Dowager as the last stronghold against the Emperor.

  The Princess's Palace.

  Li Ji-yao saw that it was indeed raining yesterday, and said to Ya Qiqi: "You say Yan Shangshu is really amazing, just like my imperial sister, he can predict rain without even looking at the sky."

  Sanqi whispered to her, "Princess, I just passed by the main hall and saw many people coming to find you. Is something wrong? I heard that the Empress Dowager is not doing well in the palace."

  "Is the Empress Dowager seriously ill?" asked Li Jiuyao.

  "Yes, this is what I've heard people say." Sanqi nodded.

  Li Ji-yao jumped down from the bed where she was leaning, saying: "What are you waiting for? Hurry up and prepare the carriage. The main thing is to go into the palace to pay respects to the empress dowager."

  "Has anyone in the palace sent word to inform the Grand Princess's residence, Your Highness? Can His Majesty really agree to let you see the Empress Dowager?" Sanqi blocked her way and asked.

  Li Ji Yao glared at her: "How did you know that the young lady of the county isn't trying to see the empress, but rather wants to take the opportunity to enter the palace and see Yan Shangshu?"

  Sanqi was stunned by her words, so he was pushed away by her and had to chase after her, shouting: "Wait, young lady, I'll accompany you."

  Huā Yùyán in the palace, since being sternly warned by her own brother, thought to herself, temporarily holding back and letting them and Du Youzhi go investigate separately. As for herself, she wouldn't be idle in the palace either, it was just as well that she had time to focus on being a good wife and mother.

  In the morning, she got up early and walked to the Crown Prince's palace to wake up the two little lazy worms to get up and study. Liu Gugu and Lü Cui followed her, each carrying delicious pastries brought from the imperial kitchen.

  Arriving at the Crown Prince's palace, Zhang Gonggong was waiting outside the bedroom where the Crown Prince and Xiaochi slept together last night. Seeing her come, he was startled and hurriedly saluted, saying: "Good morning, Yan Shangshu, are you here to find Huagongzi? The master has not gotten up yet."

  Just after the fifth watch, Hua Yuezhu tiptoed to the door and peeked through the gap to see how her two sons were sleeping. Then, Liu Gugu whispered in Zhang Gonggong's ear: "The Emperor said that if Yan Shangshu wants to take a look at his son, no one should stop him. Open the door and let the young lady take a look at her own son."

  Zhang Gong furrowed his brow: "Inside, it's not just her son, but also our Crown Prince. Can the sleeping face of our Crown Prince be casually discussed by others?"

  "Director Zhang, don't blame me for reminding you. Think about it, if she becomes the mistress of the Moon Chamber in the future, even Guangyang Hall will be under her management. The Crown Prince will have to pay his respects to her too."

  Zhang Gong was taken aback: When did he become almost a master of the Moon Chamber?

  No more hesitation, Zhang Gonggong opened the door and said: "Yan Shangshu, Hua Gongzi is inside."

  It means she can go in and take a look. Actually, if she wants to go in and see her son, who can stop her? It's just that she wants to go in and won't wake up the two little lazy worms, so she hesitated at the door for a while. Now that the door is open, it must have woken them up anyway. Lifting her skirt, Hua Xiuyan stepped over the threshold.

  Inside, a screen of ducks playing in the water blocked the small dragon bed. Hua Xiyuan first stood at the corner of the screen and took a sneak peek inside. This was good, inside, two small heads were exposed on the golden quilt, one facing outwards and one facing sideways.

  Lying inside was her son, the quilt was crooked at one corner, revealing a small wooden lion dog in his arms. One person and one dog slept sweetly, even their snores were consistent. Her son's typical sleeping feature was that there was drool at the corner of his mouth. In comparison, it was pitiful to think of her eldest son, the little prince, who must have been tormented by the little foodie all night and couldn't sleep. Just looking at the little prince's face turned sideways, his eyebrows were tightly knotted together in the middle, probably not relaxing all night.

  Alas, it's his younger brother, can't help it, just have to put up with him.

  Huayu Yan clenched her fists, withdrew her head, and tiptoed back to a chair outside the screen, where she sat down and coughed softly.

  The voice was neither loud nor soft, and the young prince was immediately startled awake, got up, and asked: "Is it Zhang Gonggong? What time is it?"

  "Master," replied Zhang Gonggong, "it's already the fifth watch of the night."

  "It's already the fifth watch, how time flies?" The young prince's sighing voice fully revealed that he might not have slept all night. Then, his hand pushed the little foodie: "Mumu, it's time to get up."

  "No, I'm eating buns." The little foodie dreamed of buns and didn't want to get up.

  The young prince thought for a moment and came up with an idea: "The crab roe dumplings from the imperial kitchen have arrived, if we don't eat them now, they will get cold and won't taste good."

  Upon hearing this, Little Foodie suddenly opened her eyes and sat up, sniffing all around: "Where are the dumplings?"

  "You'll have dumplings once you're dressed." Little Prince coaxed his brother step by step to come down, wash his face and get dressed.

  The lion dog Qilin, who was woken up from a sweet sleep, heard the little prince's words and hooked his dog mouth: Just like your dad.

  Two children, got out of bed, Mr. Zhang came over to help them tidy up their clothes, occasionally looking towards the outside of the screen, knowing that Hua Xiyuan wanted to surprise them, didn't make a sound. However, Xiao Chi's nose was different, sniffing and saying: "I think I smell my mother coming." The two children were surprised at this, walked around the screen to take a look, and indeed saw their mother sitting outside waiting for them.

  "Mom——" Every other day, Xiao Mu could see his mom, and as usual, he rushed over to hug her leg.

  Huā Yùyán held one hand around her little son and stretched out the other to the small crown prince standing still on that side.

  Li Dongyun was stunned for a moment, then immediately walked over, and when he hesitated to grab her hand, her hand had already wrapped around his small shoulders, pulling him in.

  His nose was filled with her scent. The young master's heart felt a little sour, but he felt very happy.

  Little Wooden hugged one of his daughter's thighs, originally staring at the little prince who was suddenly hugged by his mother, and suddenly saw that the little prince's eyes were sour and seemed to be on the verge of tears, his nose twitched upwards: Forget it! Who let this kid treat him well too.

  Huayu let the two children wash their faces, and then had breakfast with them. Thinking of the master in Yongning Hall, she said to Liu Guniang: "Later, let the imperial kitchen make a bowl of bird's nest soup and send it to His Majesty. He got up early and might want to take a nap, so we'll send it over later."

  Liu Aunt and Zhang Uncle exchanged a glance, hearing her tone, it was completely the master of the Moon Chamber, and they hastily responded in unison.

  A palace maid came over at this time and reported: "The county master has entered the palace, saying that she wants to see Miss Yan."

  This palace maid was bribed by Li Ji Yao, otherwise, how could she directly report to her. It can be seen that the house arrest order mentioned by Li Zi Mo is just a bluff to intimidate this county princess's sister, turning a blind eye.

  Huā Yùyán said: "Please come over here, young mistress."

  Li Ji Yao arrived soon after, entering the house and smelling the aroma of breakfast, she exclaimed: "So hungry! So hungry!" No different from a child, no, more like a child than the young prince. Thus, knowing this was the young prince's palace, she said: "Your Highness, may I have a bowl of porridge to drink? This princess rushed out and didn't have time for breakfast."

  Li Dongyun was naturally familiar with her and ordered: "Give the princess a seat. Have breakfast with the palace."

  Li Ji Yao didn't need anyone to tell her twice, she quickly moved a chair and sat down beside Hua Xi Yan, wanting to chat with him. Only then did he notice that there were two children sitting at the table, aside from the young prince, there was also another child who looked exactly like the young prince. His face suddenly fell as he slid off the chair: "Heavens, this child is...who is it? Is it Your Highness's magic?"

  What magic is this? You speak as if he were not human. Xiao Mu Mu glared at her unhappily: "My name is Huamu Rong, but I just happen to look like the prince. This is my mother."

  Li Jiya blinked and looked at Hua Xiyuan: "Your son?"

  "Hmm." Hua Yu Nian's words were double-edged, both referring to her sons.

  Li Ji Yao held her cheeks with both hands and gazed at the two identical small faces in front of her, falling silent.

  In the darkroom.

  When Sun Qing saw the two identical children's faces floating on the pearl, he was shocked and his expression changed: "This, this——"

  "It's her who has come back." His voice was very affirmative.