The prince disliked her, and the legitimate daughter was reborn and married to the regent

"That Shan Miao is not an ordinary nun. More than 20 years ago, she eloped with her lover and was caught. Later, she was forced to become a nun, but she still couldn't change her romantic nature."

Yun Nian listened to Wei Qingjue quietly. Her face was a little pale, and her thick clothes were draped over her shoulders. She coughed softly.

Wei Qingjue paused, his eyes drifting uncontrollably over to her face, which had turned red from the effort.

Yun Shuo, who was standing beside him, pushed the medicine bowl in front of her and whispered,

"Drink this medicine first, and I'll give you candied fruit after you've finished it."

He opened his palm, which was filled with candied fruit with icing sugar. His fingertips lightly touched Yun Nian's, and then he showed a provocative look to Wei Qingjue.

But the Regent didn't care and just continued,

"The late emperor often went to Jingshui Temple. I also know that there might be something going on between them, but it's been a long time since then, and there are no witnesses or physical evidence for many things. All that's left is hearsay."

"But Ning Sinian is very likely not the son of King Jinyang."

As soon as these words came out, everyone's eyes were immediately focused on Wei Qingjue. He put down his teacup heavily and glanced around.

"Half a year before Princess Jinyang gave birth, Shan Miao had already refused to see pilgrims, saying that she wanted to concentrate on worshipping Buddha. No one saw her situation at the time."

"And Princess Jinyang was clearly about to give birth, so why did she choose such a dangerous moment to have her maid take her up the mountain to Jingshui Temple?"

The Princess of Jinyang could not have been unaware of the dangers of childbirth. Moreover, the Prince of Jinyang and she were very much in love at the time. It was definitely safer in the palace than in the outside world.

But she happened to go to Jingshui Temple with her maid, and happened to encounter bandits. The emperor's guard happened to pass by and saved her life.

"The late emperor was very attentive to Ning Sinian and wanted him to stay by his side until his death. Now it seems a little strange."

A flash of inspiration suddenly appeared in Yun Nian's mind.

"You mean, Ning Sinian is not the son of King Jinyang, but the son of the late emperor and Shan Miao?"

If this is the case, it can also explain why King Jinyang doesn't like this son at all, and even hates him a little. Unfortunately, Ning Sinian is protected by the late emperor, so he can't even take action easily.

Wei Qingjue glanced at her approvingly and nodded slightly.

"That's right, but the late emperor probably didn't expect that he would die so soon, and he didn't even have a chance to clear his name for his own son."

Wei Qingjue easily said such shocking news. If they spread it out, his position as the regent would be in jeopardy.

He was able to hold great power because the crown prince was young, but if there was an adult prince, those pedantic ministers would probably be eager to push him down, right?

Yun Shuo's eyes were dark and unclear. He looked at Yun Nian who was thinking seriously, and Huo Daiyu and Shen Ningsi who were talking to each other with their heads down. He immediately realized Wei Qingjue's sinister intentions.

If there was only one person here who had ill will towards Wei Qingjue, then that person could only be Yun Shuo himself. He clenched his fists, then slowly loosened them, with a gentle expression on his face.

"I am flattered that Your Highness the Regent trusts us so much. It's a pity that Shan Miao seems to have escaped from your encirclement. I wonder what changes will happen next."

He was hinting at something, but Wei Qingjue did not respond. He just looked at Yun Nian, whose face was wrinkled.

She didn't take the candied fruit from Yun Shuo's hand.

"Eat this."

He handed over a small box, which contained something that looked like small petals. The surface was crystal clear, and when I pinched it, it felt as gentle as pinching a flower.

Yun Nian took it and put it in her mouth. The sweet taste spread all at once, from the tip of her tongue to her heart.

"what is this?"

Her eyes were sparkling with excitement, and she didn't notice her brother who quietly took his hand back.

"I made this little thing when I was bored. If you like it, I'll have someone send it to you. But it can't be kept for a long time. It needs to be made and eaten on the same day."

Hearing this, Yun Nian stuck out his tongue in disappointment, feeling quite regretful.

"It's so troublesome, so even if..."

"So, I'll have someone deliver it to you every day."

Wei Qingjue said it directly without waiting for her to refuse, and showed a provocative look to Yun Shuo who still had a perfect smile on his face.

"Then...Ha Qiu! I'll leave it to you!"

Yun Nian rubbed his nose, his eyes full of smiles.

"I'm a little sleepy..."

After taking the medicine, Yun Nian felt sleepy. She squinted her eyes and could hardly hold on any longer.

Fortunately, her room was right next to her, and her friends also lived with her.

Fuqiu randomly found a room and lay down inside. Only two men were left in the hall.

No one spoke, and everyone looked at the cup in front of them, as if there was something new inside. After the girls left, the place suddenly became quiet.

"Click!"

The teacup was gently picked up and then put down again, the bottom hitting the wooden tabletop.

Finally, Yun Shuo couldn't help but speak.

"Your Highness, Sisi is not a plaything, nor is she an ordinary woman."

If he had not lost his mind to the point of forgetting the hierarchy, he would have almost wanted to rudely ask Wei Qingjue to stay away from Yun Nian.

"I know."

"So, Sisi doesn't want to get married now."

He said meaningfully, his fingertips digging deep into his palms.

"I know this too."

Wei Qingjue raised his eyes and looked at Yun Shuo, then lowered his head and blew away the tea leaves in the cup, with a sneer on his face.

"If people knew that she was too close to the Regent, it would damage her reputation. People's gossip is scary..."

He wanted to continue talking, but Wei Qingjue had already put the cup down heavily in an impatient manner.

The Regent turned his head and looked at the guy who didn't know whether to live or die.

"Yun Shuo, Yun Editor, don't forget your status. If you weren't Sisi's brother, I would have taken action long ago."

Wei Qingjue sighed regretfully. The meaning in his words was creepy, and his dark green eyes were shining.

"At least I have the opportunity to get close to Yun Nian and tell her what's on my mind, but you, I'm afraid, can only hide your shameful and dirty thoughts forever."

He didn't know yet, he didn't know that Yun Shuo had already revealed his cards, but even if he knew, I'm afraid his thoughts would not change.

"I just took a step back temporarily and didn't want to push too hard. At least I know how to respect people."

Wei Qingjue stood up, leaving Yun Shuo sitting on the chair, not moving for a long time.