On the day of the granted marriage, the daughter of a general wept and was reborn!

Internal and external turmoil will naturally make people uneasy.

There was silence in the court and no one dared to speak.

Some time ago, several officials from the Ministry of Personnel offered strategies to ease the current situation, but they were thrown into jail by Ji Xunchuan.

That person came up with an idea, asking Ji Xunchuan to issue a self-criticism edict, and then show kindness to others in order to win back the hearts of the people.

Hearing this, Ji Xunchuan stood up angrily: "I am innocent, why do you want to issue an edict of self-blame? Show more kindness? Have I been harsh to everyone on a daily basis?"

From then on, no one dared to speak out. Even the Shaoqing of the Dali Temple, who had previously led the charge into battle, took leave from the Ministry of Personnel, claiming to be sick and staying at home, and no longer attended court.

Looking at the lifeless palace, Ji Xunchuan waved his hand and shouted coldly: "If there is nothing else, leave the court!"

"Are you sure that the emperor passed by here?" In a corner of the imperial garden, Shen Ying stretched her neck and looked left and right.

The maid swore: "I asked the eunuch beside your Majesty, and this is the only way for your Majesty to leave the court. It is correct, don't worry!"

As soon as he finished speaking, there was a noise not far away.

There had been a heavy snowfall a few days ago. At that time, the Imperial Garden was covered with snow. The whole garden was white. Only the red palace wall could be seen from a distance. There was no other color around it.

The eunuchs who carried the sedan chair were very careful, fearing that if it slipped, they would lose their heads.

Ji Xunchuan slowly raised his eyes, took a long breath, and said in a low voice: "Stop."

Everyone slowed down.

"I'm coming down for a walk." Supporting the hand of the young eunuch beside him, Ji Xunchuan walked out.

Walking in the quiet imperial garden, Ji Xunchuan's mind was in a mess.

There was a rustling sound of heavy footsteps not far away. Ji Xunchuan slowly stopped and saw a girl standing under a plum tree not far away, wearing a green dress.

The girl stretched out her slender fingers to pick a plum blossom, but the blossoms were already on high branches, and she couldn't touch them even if she stood on tiptoe.

This figure...

Ji Xunchuan was in a daze for a moment, and his footsteps followed involuntarily.

"Tang'er? Tang'er!"

The closer he got, the more hurried Ji Xunchuan's breathing became. He hurried forward and grabbed the woman's wrist.

The woman turned around in shock and gasped.

Ji Xunchuan finally came to his senses - the person in front of him was not Shen Wantang.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty..." At that moment, the palace maid hiding in the dark came running over and fell to her knees, "Your Majesty."

Ji Xunchuan concealed the expression in his eyes and quickly withdrew his hand from Shen Ying's wrist.

"Get up." Ji Xunchuan said coldly.

"Your Majesty..." Shen Ying spoke in a low voice, but when she was about to say something, she coughed, "Cough cough."

The maid beside her stood up hurriedly and said, "My lady, you are well now. Why are you wearing such thin clothes in the Imperial Garden? It's hard for me to find you!"

Ji Xunchuan frowned, turned around and looked at the person next to him: "Are you sick?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, our queen has been chanting sutras and praying for the eldest daughter of the Shen family day and night recently. The Buddhist temple is as cold as an ice cellar. Our queen goes there every day and dares not delay for a moment."

As she spoke, the palace maid forced out a tear.

As soon as he finished speaking, Ji Xunchuan frowned, and a hint of suspicion flashed in his eyes.

"I have been ill for a few days, and I am inevitably feeling depressed while lying in bed. I heard that the wintersweets in the imperial garden are blooming, so I thought of picking some and putting them on the bedside to add some vitality."

Shen Ying's voice was a little hoarse, and her cheeks and nose were red.

She was already quite pretty, and looking at her like this, she looked even more pitiful.

Not only was he a little dazed, Ji Xunchuan took off his cloak and put it on Shen Ying.

"I haven't been to your place for a long time." Ji Xunchuan said in a low voice.

The eunuch beside him understood instantly, waved the whisk in his hand, and then shouted: "Greetings to Qiutang Courtyard!"

Inside the palace, Ji Xunchuan's long eyebrows were still puzzled, and his fingertips kept tapping on the table.

The maid brought the tea. Shen Ying raised her eyebrows and handed over the teacup: "What are you worried about, Your Majesty?"

"Matters of the court." Ji Xunchuan didn't want to answer and said coldly.

Shen Ying lowered her eyes, and then her expression changed. In just a moment, a tear fell down: "If my sister were here, she would definitely help the emperor solve his problems."

As soon as he finished speaking, a glimmer of light flashed in Ji Xunchuan's eyes.

"It's a pity that I am stupid and not as smart as my sister. I can't give you advice. If your majesty doesn't mind, you can talk to me and relieve your depression."

As she spoke, Shen Ying reached out and grabbed Ji Xunchuan's hand.

After a few days, Shen Ying was no longer as stupid as before. She became eloquent. With just a few words, she shook Ji Xunchuan's mind.

"Now there are rumors all over the city, and the Marquis of Zhenbei has returned to the border in a big way. I haven't accomplished anything I wanted to do!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Ji Xunchuan clenched his fist and slammed it on the table.

Shen Ying's eyes turned, she raised her eyebrows, and said randomly: "Your Majesty, I have also heard about the rumors, but Your Majesty, it is not difficult to catch the mastermind behind this."

As she spoke, she picked up the cup and handed it to Ji Xunchuan's mouth.

Ji Xunchuan raised his eyebrows and looked at the person next to him: "What do you mean?"

"Whoever your majesty wants to be the mastermind will be the one behind the scenes." Shen Ying raised a smile.

As soon as the words fell, Ji Xunchuan understood instantly, and the suspicion in his eyes disappeared immediately. He grabbed Shen Wantang's wrist and pulled her into his arms: "Who said you are not as smart as your sister?"

There was a cold wind blowing in the city, and even though it was New Year's Eve, few people went out.

"Ah."

As soon as Shen Wantang walked to the door, he couldn't help shivering.

"Why are you wearing such thin clothes?" Ji Xunchuan walked over slowly, frowning.

"It's a bit stuffy staying in the house, let's go out and get some fresh air." Shen Wantang spoke slowly. While he was speaking, the snow that had just stopped started falling again.

Because of the turmoil before the New Year, no household in the city dared to hang up lights and decorations.

The yard was covered in white, which made it a little cold and quiet.

"What's the good of having some fresh air here? Put on your clothes and I'll take you out for some fresh air." Cen Xiao raised his eyebrows.

Going out?

After a moment, the back door of the Cen Mansion slowly opened.

Shen Wantang, wearing a mask, finally saw the scenery outside after a long time.

Just seeing these brought back a sense of sadness.

"Don't be sad. The city will be bustling again next year." Cen Xiao saw her sadness and comforted her.

"Get out of the way!"

There was a sound of hurried horse hooves not far away, followed by many people dressed as palace guards.

Cen Xiao protected Shen Wantang behind him and glanced at these reckless things.

"But something happened?"