All the people in the Hou Mansion are evil, and they will be repaid tenfold after rebirth

Yan Qingyu smiled slightly: "Okay, I'll tell them about it."

Then Yan Qingyu began to tell the stories she knew about the emperor, from the emperor's childhood to his brilliant achievements during his reign, she told them vividly.

The four children listened with fascination, exclaiming and laughing from time to time.

After finishing the story, Yan Qingyu looked at the satisfied expressions of the children and said with a smile: "Okay, the story is over. You must remember that no matter what difficulties you encounter in the future, you must face them bravely."

The children nodded one after another, indicating that they would definitely remember Yan Qingyu's teachings.

In the blink of an eye, night fell. Lu Yundi and Yan Qingyu were walking in the garden, chatting about family matters.

At this time, Jiang Lili came over quietly and whispered to Lu Yundi: "Mother, I want to tell you something."

Lu Yundi looked at Jiang Lili's serious expression and nodded gently: "Go ahead, Lili."

Jiang Lili bit her lower lip and said, "Mother, I want to go to the palace to see my cousin. I know she's very busy, but I want to thank her in person and want to know about her life in the palace."

Lu Yundi was slightly stunned, then smiled and said, "Well, since you want to see your cousin so much, then go ahead. However, you must remember that the palace has strict rules and regulations, so you must be careful in what you say and do."

Jiang Lili nodded, with a hint of determination in her eyes. She knew that this was an important test in her growth. And she was ready.

......

Lu Yundi brought Xiang Zhu into Jiang Jilian's inner room and gently pushed the door open. They saw Hongying curled up on the ground, her shoulders shaking, tears falling like broken strings. Jiang Jilian sat aside with a gloomy face, his eyes revealing complicated emotions.

Lu Yundi approached Hongying gently, frowning slightly, with a hint of reproach in his tone: "Hongying, what happened to make you so sad?" Hongying raised her head, a trace of panic flashed in her eyes, and she hurriedly wiped away her tears and said in a trembling voice: "Madam, the Marquis...he..."

Jiang Jilian spoke at the right time, his voice indifferent: "Di'er, you're here." He turned his eyes to Hongying, his tone cold and hard, "Hongying, please go down, there is nothing for you to do here."

Hongying nodded hurriedly and left the room in a hurry. Xiang Zhu looked at Hongying's leaving back, with a hint of sympathy in his eyes, but he didn't dare to say anything more.

Lu Yundi sat next to Jiang Jilian, gently held his hand, and said softly: "Jilian, Hongying is a good maid, why are you so strict with her?" Jiang Jilian shook his head gently, with a hint of bitterness in his eyes: "Di'er, you don't understand. Sometimes, being strict with servants is also a kind of protection."

Lu Yundi smiled slightly. She knew the pain in Jiang Jilian's heart, so she changed the subject: "Jilian, the government has been busy recently, you must take care of your health." Jiang Jilian nodded, with a hint of fatigue in his smile: "Di'er, don't worry, I'm fine."

The two were silent for a while, and the atmosphere was a little heavy. Lu Yundi felt uneasy. She knew that Jiang Jilian had something on his mind, but she didn't know how to speak. At this moment, Xiang Zhu walked in quietly, holding a bowl of steaming medicine in his hand.

"Madam, Lord, this is the medicine you ordered to reduce internal heat, please take it." Xiang Zhu said respectfully. Lu Yundi took the medicine and handed it to Jiang Jilian: "Jilian, drink some medicine to warm your body."

Jiang Jilian took the medicine, drank it gently, and frowned slightly. Lu Yundi looked at him with concern: "How does it taste?" Jiang Jilian smiled gently: "It's okay, Di'er, you are so good to me."

The atmosphere gradually became relaxed. Jiang Jilian looked out the window and suddenly said, "Di'er, what do you think of Hongying?" Lu Yundi was slightly stunned. She didn't know why Jiang Jilian suddenly mentioned Hongying. She answered carefully, "Hongying is a smart maid who is steady in her work. What do you think of her, Lord?"

Jiang Jilian was silent for a while, then slowly said, "Hongying is a good maid, but I always feel that she has something on her mind, but she dares not say it out loud. Di'er, do you think she has any difficulties?"

Lu Yundi's heart moved. She knew that Jiang Jilian was a careful person and he must have been observing Hongying's affairs for a long time. She sighed softly: "Jilian, Hongying is a miserable child. She lost her parents when she was young and was sold to the mansion as a slave. Maybe she really has some difficulties. We should give her a chance."

Jiang Jilian nodded, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes: "Di'er, you are right. I will have someone call her in tomorrow and ask her in person."

The next day, Hongying was called to Jiang Jilian's study. She stood there nervously, with her head down, not daring to look up at Jiang Jilian. Jiang Jilian looked at Hongying and said in a gentle tone: "Hongying, I know you have something on your mind. You don't have to be afraid. Just say it."

Hongying bit her lower lip, a trace of fear flashed in her eyes. She took a deep breath and finally mustered up the courage to speak: "My Lord, I...I recently dreamed of my dead parents. They told me that they were killed by an enemy, and that enemy is in the mansion."

Jiang Jilian was slightly stunned. He didn't expect Hongying to say such a thing. He was silent for a while, and then slowly said: "Hongying, is what you said true?"

Hongying nodded, tears falling again: "My Lord, I didn't lie. I was afraid, I was afraid that the enemy would harm Madam."

Jiang Jilian looked at Hongying, with a complex expression in his eyes. He pondered for a while and finally made up his mind: "Hongying, don't worry, I will send someone to investigate this matter. You go down first."

Hongying looked at Jiang Jilian with gratitude and left in a hurry. Jiang Jilian fell into deep thought. He didn't know whether Hongying's words were true or false, but he knew that he had to find out.

Meanwhile, Lu Yundi was anxiously waiting for news about Jiang Jilian in her room. Xiang Zhu came in and gently consoled her, "Madam, the Marquis will definitely find out. You don't have to worry too much."

......

Ye Wanxue lived in the Fulai Inn. Jiang Jilian gave her one month's money in one lump sum. During this month, she would look for a new house.

Ye Wanxue sat in the guest room of Fulai Inn, with a hint of worry in her eyes. She gently stroked a string of pearls on the table, which was a gift from Jiang Jilian and also a hint from him to her - she was the treasure in his heart, but not yet his woman.

There was a gentle knock on the door. Ye Wanxue was slightly startled, then she straightened her clothes and went to open the door. Jiang Jilian, who was outside the door, was wearing a dark green long gown and walked in leisurely.

"Ji Lian, you're here." Ye Wanxue smiled slightly, with a barely perceptible expectation in her eyes.

Jiang Jilian nodded slightly, looked around the room, and chuckled, "This inn is pretty good. Are you used to living here?"

"Well, it's okay." Ye Wanxue answered softly. She knew that Jiang Jilian was concerned about her.

The two of them sat down, and Jiang Jilian suddenly took out a silver note and gently placed it on the table: "This is two thousand taels, enough for you to find a new house."

Ye Wanxue's eyes flashed with surprise. She didn't expect Jiang Jilian to give her so much money at once. She whispered, "Jilian, you are so good to me."