After a tragic death and rebirth, I became the regent's favorite

Emperor Ming Zhen summoned Xiao Ting into the imperial study, and pretended to be deaf and dumb about what happened early this morning, which eventually aroused Xiao Linchuan's suspicion.

"Xie Li, have you found out what happened?"

It was the first time that Xiao Linchuan had a bad premonition. He always felt that things were not going as he wished, and Emperor Mingzhen's ambiguous attitude made him even more flustered.

Other things were fine, but this matter was about Shen Moyu, so he couldn't take it lightly.

After asking just one sentence, Xie Li shook his head in disappointment, "I am incompetent and have not found out what Emperor Mingzhen and the Seventh Prince were doing in the Imperial Study today. Even Eunuch An was sent away by Emperor Mingzhen during their secret conversation."

"Then Xiao Ting and the Queen knelt at the door of the Imperial Study for so long, do you know what they said?"

Xiao Linchuan frowned tightly, this matter seemed a little abnormal no matter how he looked at it. It was clear that Emperor Ming Zhen had no intention of meeting Xiao Ting at the beginning, so why did he suddenly change his attitude towards him?

There must be a step that he missed. Thinking of this, Xiao Linchuan began to get anxious. "Tomorrow is His Majesty's birthday banquet. I don't know what will happen."

"Please rest assured, my lord. We have already arranged for our people to enter the palace. Even if the Imperial Guards are present, we can protect Miss Shen."

Xie Li naturally knew what Xiao Linchuan was worried about, but what he was worried about was not this.

He had already made all the preparations for Emperor Mingzhen's birthday banquet, but what happened this morning did not go according to his expected plan, which was a bit beyond his expectations.

And this matter was not a trivial matter. He could not take risks with Shen Moyou, knowing full well that Xiao Ting and Shen Moyou were at the point of a fight to the death.

Thinking of this, Xiao Linchuan suddenly didn't know what to do.

"I hope so."

Xiao Linchuan nodded, but his expression became more solemn. "Jie Li, go call Chonglou over. I have something to say to him."

"Yes, master."

Xie Li knew that he had not done his job well and felt very guilty. Moreover, this matter was already very difficult and even his master did not know what to do, so he had no idea what to do.

Chonglou came very quickly, perhaps because of what Jie Li had said to him. When he knelt in front of Xiao Linchuan, his face was visibly serious, "Master."

"Chonglou, how is Gu Wei doing? Is everything arranged?"

No matter what Emperor Mingzhen and Xiao Ting said, he understood that the matter of returning to Dazhao could not be delayed any longer. Continuing to waste time here would only be a waste of time.

"Da Zhao said that they are willing to cooperate unconditionally, but they do not agree with the princess returning in the form of marriage. Master, Prince Gu and the princess are brother and sister after all. Isn't this really inappropriate?"

Chonglou asked cautiously, he knew Xiao Linchuan had his own arrangements, but he didn't have to go back to Dazhao in this way, there were other options.

"Zhonglou, tell me, what else can we do? Xuan'er is still Mingzhen's fourth princess on the surface. What other reason can we have for asking her to go back to Dazhao other than marriage? Is she going to be a hostage?"

Xiao Linchuan was also anxious. He knew very well that this was a bad idea. If there were other better options, he would not use this method.

After all, Xuan'er is his niece, and Mo Xinchen is his good friend. He doesn't want to see either of them get hurt.

Chonglou couldn't answer a single word of the question. His master was right. There was really no better way at this moment, and the princess herself agreed to it.

Thinking of this, he suddenly felt a little sad. It was clearly the sin of the previous generation, but it was really unfair that his masters had to bear the price.

"I will write back to Prince Gu right away."

Chonglou understood Xiao Linchuan's thoughts and knew that this was a helpless move on their part, so he did not continue to ask, "I was distracted just now, I hope the master will not take it to heart."

When it comes to sadness and confusion, the master is definitely the one who feels worse. As subordinates, they just can't bear to see it.

"It's okay, you're doing this for their own good."

Xiao Linchuan waved his hand to indicate that he didn't care. "Chonglou, we don't have much time. Arrange Mingzhen's affairs as soon as possible. When Xuan'er returns to Dazhao, it will be our turn."

"But Miss Shen is obviously unwilling..."

Chonglou wanted to say something but stopped himself. He could see that his master cared a lot about Miss Shen. He also knew that everything he was doing now was mostly for Miss Shen's sake, so he opened his mouth and said this.

It's easy to say they want to go back to Dazhao, but even if they are willing to go back, what about Miss Shen? She was originally Mingzhen's, but she has to leave her hometown. Is she willing?

"At this point, let's not think about whether she is willing or not. Just proceed according to the original plan. When the day comes, she may not be able to make a choice."

Xiao Linchuan was not just saying this, he knew very well that Shen Moyu was not someone who would change easily.

But he also knew that the current Shen Moyou was no longer the little meatball he used to be when he was a child. Shen Moyou knew what was important and what was not.

If the time really came for Emperor Ming Zhen to deal with the Mo family, Shen Moyu would not be a person who would willingly sit and wait for death, so it was right for him to arrange the route to Dazhao in advance.

"Master, have you figured it out?"

Chonglou felt a little surprised. He didn't expect that it would be a blessing in disguise and that his master would think of this.

Xiao Linchuan didn't really figure it out, but he was too concerned about Shen Moyu's thoughts before and didn't think that some choices didn't necessarily have to be put in front of Shen Moyu and forced her to make them.

He can pave his own way first. As for whether Shen Moyu will follow him in the future, it depends on how valuable this road is and whether it is worth Shen Moyu's lingering.

"What are you talking about? Why don't you go and make arrangements?"

Perhaps he was a little displeased by Chonglou's teasing, so Xiao Linchuan raised his foot and kicked him. Not only was the latter not angry, but he retreated with a smile, "Yes, I'll go right away!"

……

"Master, Young Master Mo is here."

Xiao Linchuan was pressing his tense brows, feeling upset, when he heard his subordinates come to report that Mo Xinchen had arrived.

In fact, Xiao Linchuan is a little afraid of seeing Mo Xinchen now. As soon as he sees him, Xiao Linchuan feels a little guilty towards him, so these days, Xiao Linchuan has been avoiding him intentionally or unintentionally.

Mo Xinchen also knew it very well. After all, they had been friends for many years, so how could he not know what Xiao Linchuan was thinking? But the more Xiao Linchuan hid, the more he wanted to find him.

"Rinchuan, I heard that Yoyo has not been doing well in the palace these days. When my grandfather heard about it, he was a little dissatisfied and planned to let me take her back."