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"As we expected, we can't wait to seize the opportunity." A smile appeared on Xiao Jinzhi's lips, "But why did you enter the palace? Didn't I agree to go to the Hou Mansion to find you after leaving the palace?"

"I didn't plan to enter the palace originally, but I just received a message from the imperial concubine, saying that she hadn't seen her for a long time and asked me to come to the palace for a while."

When she just passed by, she saw Xiao Jinzhi and Xiao Rongxuan on the palace road from a distance, so she deliberately went to another road to avoid Xiao Rongxuan.

"I'll go with you." Xiao Jinzhi held Chu Huanyan's hand.

"No need, after all, it is the imperial concubine's palace, so it is a bit inconvenient." Chu Huanyan shook her head, paused, and then said, "What's more, you will have to keep an eye on Xiao Rongxuan."

The method she had mentioned to Xiao Jinzhi before was to raise donations. However, raising donations seemed to kill two birds with one stone. It could not only save the court money, but also solve the problem of house repairs. It could even gain fame among the people. But in practice, it was difficult to do it. It's not that easy either.

So they used Xiao Rongxuan's spy in the prince's palace to pass the news to the past. Xiao Rongxuan lived up to their expectations and hurriedly entered the palace and took over the matter.

However, if Xiao Rongxuan could calm down and think about it carefully, he might find that this matter is not that easy.

There are so many people in the imperial city. If you want to repair all the houses, it will cost a huge amount of money. Even if you raise donations, it will be difficult to deal with it. However, if you only repair those houses that are indeed potentially risky, other people will inevitably feel that unfair.

Therefore, this matter seems to win the favor of the people, but if you are not careful, it will be known as unfair, and the wealthy households who have been beaten may not be resentful.

"Don't worry, I will send more people to keep an eye on it secretly, so that Xiao Rongxuan will not have the opportunity to enrich himself or cut corners."

Chu Huanyan nodded, "Okay."

Since repairs are to be made, it is natural to ensure the quality. If it is just casual and superficial, I am afraid that it will not be able to withstand the heavy snow behind.

"One more thing." Chu Huanyan raised her head and looked at Xiao Jinzhi, "Although Xiao Rongxuan is doing it for reputation, as long as he knows that you are watching behind him, he will most likely do his best. If he does well by then, this This thing will also become one of his political achievements, you..."

Chu Huanyan paused for a moment. If it were calculated this way, it would mean that she and Xiao Jinzhi had worked hard to help Xiao Rongxuan win political achievements.

Xiao Jinzhi raised his eyes with a smile, "Is Yan Yan worried that I will feel unfair?"

"Then can you?" Chu Huanyan asked.

"No." Xiao Jinzhi shook his head without any hesitation, his eyes were magnanimous and sincere, "If it is true as you said, repairing houses may save the lives of many people. In contrast, who will get the credit for that idea? What does it matter? And even if there is no heavy snow behind, repairing the houses is a good thing for the people. No matter what purpose Xiao Rongxuan has, as long as he really does something practical for the people, there is nothing to complain about. "

Chu Huanyan raised her lips and raised her head slightly to look at Xiao Jinzhi.

The person in front of me cares about the people, is peaceful and magnanimous, like a clean and scorching sun.

It made her feel that even if Emperor Xiao really ordered Xiao Jinzhi to be eliminated, the other party might not do whatever it takes to get that position.

So, what happened in the last life to cause the news of regicide and patricide?

When arriving at Zhaoxia Palace, Chu Huanyan was still thinking about this.

From what she knew about Xiao Jinzhi, even if Xiao Emperor really wanted to kill him, even if Xiao Jinzhi was sad and disappointed, he might not kill Emperor Xiao himself after winning.

There must be some inside story that they don't know, and that inside story may be the reason why Xiao Jinzhi in the previous life did what he did later, and even allowed the news of patricide and regicide to spread.

Entering the palace, Chu Huanyan gathered her thoughts and bowed to Concubine Xue.

"I have met the imperial concubine."

"You're welcome, Miss Chu." Concubine Xue said with a smile and gestured for Chu Huanyan to take a seat.

After sitting down, Chu Huanyan raised her head to look at Concubine Xue. She hadn't seen her for a while and her expression was obviously better than before.

Although she is still wearing plain clothes, her makeup is much more refined than before, and she looks more noble than before.

She had heard before that Concubine Xue was managing the harem these days, handling everything in the palace in an orderly manner, and even getting along with the concubines more and more harmoniously.

In a short period of time, everyone in the harem, from the concubines and masters to the eunuchs and maids, praised Concubine Xue.

Emperor Xiao was naturally even more satisfied, and rewards were sent to Zhaoxia Palace like a stream. Some people even began to talk secretly, saying that Concubine Xue would soon ascend to the position of queen.

"I heard that Miss Chu and His Highness the Crown Prince are engaged, and I haven't had time to congratulate you in person." Concubine Xue's eyes were gentle, and her tone was like a spring breeze, which made people feel comfortable.

"Thank you, noble concubine." Chu Huanyan stood up and thanked her.

"Sit down, I just said you don't need to be so polite." Concubine Xue said with a smile, "I have asked people to prepare some congratulatory gifts. I will add them to your dowry before Miss Chu gets married. You have the right to do so." The palace’s heartfelt wishes.”

Chu Huanyan raised her eyebrows in her heart. She and Xiao Jinzhi were getting married. It was normal for Concubine Xue to send congratulatory gifts, but if she specifically stated that they should be included in her dowry, the intimacy seemed a bit too much.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, I'm just adding a dowry..."

"Miss Chu, there is no need to refuse. I really like you. This is just my wish." Concubine Xue looked at Chu Huanyan, "Speaking of which, I have no children under my knees. In fact, just looking at you and His Highness the Crown Prince I feel very close. It’s just that the prince has a special status. Although I feel sorry for him, I can’t get too close to him after all. But you are different. As long as you want, you can come to my Zhaoxia Palace to sit at any time. "

"Feeling sorry for His Majesty the Crown Prince?" Chu Huanyan keenly caught the sentence in Concubine Xue's words, "I wonder what the concubine's words mean?"

Concubine Xue was stunned and looked away, avoiding Chu Huanyan's gaze.

"I just made a mistake. Miss Chu, don't think too much about it."

Chu Huanyan looked at the slight annoyance on Concubine Xue's face. Was it really just a slip of the tongue? She felt that Concubine Xue said it on purpose.

Could it be that the purpose of the other party summoning him to the palace today was because of his "momentary gaffe" just now?

In an instant, various thoughts emerged.

Chu Huanyan frowned slightly, showing a look of concern, "My Lady, do you know something, so you spoke like this?"

The annoyed look on Concubine Xue's face had been completely suppressed. She picked up the teacup on the side and looked down at the tea.

"Miss Chu, please don't think too much. The prince is a prince after all, and he has a distinguished status. What can happen to him? Even if his sister is a bit colder to him, at least in name there is... a mother-son bond."