Mu Yunyao had just alighted from the carriage and walked into the front courtyard when she saw the excited Grandmother and Mother. She immediately felt her eyes turn red and hurriedly kneel before bowing.

"Yunyao greets Grandmother, greetings mother.

"

"Get up quickly and show the grandmother.

" Grand Princess Yi De walked up to Mu Yunyao and supported her up and down.

"You've lost weight, my Yao'er has suffered greatly.

"

Mu Yunyao had a brilliant smile all over her face.

"That's right, it's really bitter outside. Grandmother and mother are always better by my side. I'll never go out again.

"

"Fine, if you don't want to go out, then don't want to.

"

Grand Princess Yi De pulled Mu Yunyao along as she stared for a while before repeatedly instructing people to prepare food for her.

Xu Yanhan also quickly got someone to bring the Eight Treasures Rice that she cooked with her own hands.

Because of Mu Yunyao's return, the entire Qin Fang Garden had become bustling with noise and excitement.

In the palace, after King Yue was called into the hall, he knelt and saluted the emperor:

"This son greets royal father.

"

"Stand up.

" When he saw that he was safe and sound, the Emperor only saw that he was thinner than before. Slowly, he suppressed the worry in his eyes.

However, King Yue kept his head low and did not move.

"This son was unable to investigate the case of the Jiangnan salt tax loss clearly. Please punish me, royal father.

"

The emperor's brows twitched as he thought of the note King Yu had given him. His heart darkened,

"I've already sent King Yu to investigate this matter. You don't need to ask.

"

"Father, the salt tax deficit in Jiangnan is enormous. Earlier, in order to fill the salt tax deficit, the salt merchants of Yangzhou city colluded with their officials to fake the salt ship sinking.

" Father, the salt tax deficit in Jiangnan is enormous.

The emperor's frown deepened. He wanted to open his mouth and reprimand King Yue, but when he thought of the suffering he had endured in the past few days, he could not bear it.

"Jun Yue, I told you not to bother with it. Do you want to disobey the decree?

"

Yue Yang's face paled, and he hurriedly shook his head:

"This son does not dare.

"

Seeing his expression, the Emperor felt even more guilty. This time, after the disaster in Jiangnan, he was implicated in the end and almost lost his life in Yi River City. If Yun Yao had not arrived, he probably would have … …

Thinking up to here, the emperor couldn't help but slow down his tone,

"Jun Yue, this time when you went to Jiangnan, Yun Yao went to Jiangnan to look for you. This matter has already spread far and wide in the capital, have you thought of how to deal with it?

"

King Yue's expression grew even colder.

"Reporting to royal father, this son is pleased with Yunyao, and begs for royal father's consent.

"

"You … Do you understand what you're saying?

"

"Yes, this son understands.

"

The emperor stood up and walked in front of King Yue, his eyes carrying a dense amount of scrutiny.

"The relationship between you and Mu Yunyao is that of an uncle and a niece. Once the two of you are together, you will be criticized countless of times.

"This son can bear it.

"

"Once you get together with her, you will be judged by the officials as being contemptuous of Eden. This will become a burden to you for your entire life. You might not even be able to get close to the throne just by relying on this alone. Are you willing as well?

"

"Your son is willing.

" King Yue's expression was firm. Hearing his resolute and decisive reply, the emperor had a complex expression,

"Jun Yue, if you can carry it, if you are willing, then what about Yunyao? As a woman, she can still bear it. Are you willing to give up on this? Which girl in the world didn't want their husband to achieve a great career?

If you give up all these for her, after you give up, would she still choose you?

"

Yue Yang raised his head,

"Royal father, your son believes in Yun Yao. She will not flatter and flatter me because I am of high position, and she will not leave because I am of low status.

"

The emperor closed his eyes and heaved a heavy sigh.

"Alright, since that's the case, then let nature take its course. I am old, so I can't do anything about it.

"

Joy flashed past King Yue's eyes as he quickly bowed.

"This son thanks royal father.

" He was already prepared to take the Emperor's wrath, but he didn't expect the matter to be resolved so smoothly. It was so easy that it was unbelievable.

"Your imperial aunt has always been worried about you. After you leave the palace, go greet Qin Fang Yuan.

"

"Yes.

"

Waiting until King Fu had left, the emperor couldn't help but sink his expression,

"Xu Li, go and send my dictum that we haven't seen Mu Yunyao for a long time and have her come to the palace to pay her respects. Quickly, it's best if we hurry before King Fu arrives at Qin Fang Yuan.

"

Mu Yunyao had just finished eating and was rushed back to her room by Grand Princess Yi when she received an order announcing her entry into the palace.

"Grandmother, why did the Emperor suddenly summon me into the palace?

"

Grand Princess Yi De helped her straighten her dress, then got someone to bring an Luan Luan and placed it in her hair.

"Okay, go. Can the emperor make things difficult for a junior like you?

"

Mu Yunyao was startled, then nodded,

"Yes, then Yunyao will enter the palace.

"

Mu Yunyao's carriage had just left Qin Fang Garden when the Titan, who had come to pay his respects, arrived.

Grand Princess Yi De couldn't help but laugh softly.

"Your Imperial Majesty's impatient temper really allows for no time at all. The two children have just returned, I don't know if I should let them rest first.

"

Xu Yanhan couldn't help but worry,

"Mother, will the emperor really not make things difficult for Yao'er?

" After all, he didn't know that King Yue and Yao'er were not …

"

"Whether it's true or false, it's true. Where's the emperor …

" Grand Princess Yi De slightly paused, before changing his words,

"Previously, he already promised me that he wouldn't make things difficult for King Yue and Yao'er. Now, he is naturally not going back on his words, don't worry.

"

"Yes.

"

Mu Yunyao entered the Imperial Palace and was guided by Eunuch Li all the way to the study to meet him.

The monarch still had his dignified appearance from before, but his white hair seemed to have grown a little more at the temples. His face also had a trace of an unnoticeable weariness.

"Mu Yunyao greets the emperor.

"

The emperor stopped writing and lowered his head to look over.

"Stand up. Has Jiangnan's trip gone smoothly?

"

"Thanks to your majesty, everything is going smoothly.

"

The emperor looked at Mu Yunyao, who had lost a lot of weight, and a trace of gentleness flashed across his eyes.

"It's been hard on you, do you know how to play chess?

"

"I learned some from my grandmother, but I'm not proficient at it.

" Hearing the Emperor's sudden change in topic, the smile on Mu Yunyao's face didn't change. When she saw Xu Li take the chessboard, she stepped forward to help clear it up.

When the emperor saw her at ease, he could not help but relax a little. He was originally just testing her out, but now he had more of an intention to play chess.

"Your majesty, I'm a junior. How about you let me be the first to act in the dark?

"

"Alright.

"

Mu Yunyao instantly broke out into a smile and lightly landed a piece on the board.

Seeing Mu Yunyao's fall, the Emperor couldn't help but shake his head and smile.

"My chess skills were taught to me by my royal sister. In order to defeat my royal sister in chess, I have studied it for a long time.

Mu Yunyao looked at Blackie, who was at a disadvantage. She couldn't help but put away the chess piece she had just put away.

"Then the emperor will let me take a step, and let me regret my first move.

"

"I don't have any regrets, what you did wasn't a gentleman's way of doing things.

" The Emperor hurriedly shook his head. I am a woman, not a gentleman. Mu Yunyao moved Hei Zi to another position and looked at the emperor with a smile. In the end, she had only lost half a step by destroying three moves of chess.

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