Forced to die for his loyalty, he was reborn in the arms of the cold and cruel regent!

Inside the Xingqing Palace, smoke curled up into the air, creating a peaceful atmosphere.

Shen Mengyao entered the palace, bowed, and called softly: "Greetings to the Queen Mother. May the Queen Mother be healthy and live a long life."

The Queen Mother sat on the phoenix couch, playing with a string of Buddhist beads in her hands. She looked at Shen Mengyao gently and smiled slightly: "Get up quickly. I heard that you were unwell. Are you feeling better now?"

Shen Mengyao stood up and answered respectfully: "Thank you for your concern, Queen Mother. It was originally a cold, nothing serious. Now I have recovered."

The Queen Mother nodded, a trace of concern flashing in her eyes: "That's good, you are weak, you must be careful when you go out. I also heard about what happened in the hunting grounds. Fortunately, you returned to Beijing in advance, otherwise I would be worried."

Shen Mengyao felt warm in her heart and said gratefully, "Thanks to the Queen Mother for caring about me."

The Queen Mother leaned forward and asked, "Is there anyone you like in this hunting ground?"

Shen Mengyao's eyes flickered slightly, and she said half coquettishly and half sincerely: "Empress Dowager, although he and I are divorced amicably and I don't have to be a widow, it's not a good idea to find a husband so soon. It's better to wait for two years until my father and brother come back, so that they can help me choose. I was so willful back then that even my father and brother didn't wait until my wedding."

The Queen Mother heard the emotion in her tone and sighed softly: "If you think this way, I can't persuade you anymore. You are becoming more and more independent now. You should take care of your own affairs. I won't urge you anymore."

"Thank you, Queen Mother, for your concern for Mengyao." Shen Mengyao said gratefully, and after hesitating for a moment, she said, "Have you found the assassin in the hunting ground?"

The Queen Mother was also worried and sighed, "The Emperor has many children, many of whom are now adults. Throughout the dynasties, has there ever been a royal family struggle without bloodshed?"

Shen Mengyao's heart choked and she was completely stunned.

In the previous life, were my father and brother also involved in such a struggle? That's why they ended up like that?

At this moment, the Queen Mother seemed surprised. She patted her legs lightly and said with a faint smile: "Why am I telling you this? Mengyao, you are in the capital now, so you should take care of yourself."

Shen Mengyao came back to her senses and smiled calmly, "Don't worry, Queen Mother. I just want to run my business and live a peaceful life while waiting for my father and brother to return from the border. I have no other thoughts."

"After going through this incident, you have become much more sensible." The Queen Mother nodded with satisfaction.

Shen Mengyao just smiled bitterly.

After leaving the palace, she thought for a moment, then lifted the curtain and told the driver, "Turn to the Regent's Palace."

The driver turned the horse around and drove straight to the Regent's Palace.

Outside the palace, it was deserted and very quiet. The gate looked majestic and imposing, so naturally no one dared to approach the Regent's Palace, which was famous in the capital.

"Cuiwei, go knock on the door."

Cuiwei nodded and stepped forward to explain her identity. Then the housekeeper sent someone to take her in.

The Regent's Palace is very large, with a very spacious front yard. In the middle of the yard stands a century-old sycamore tree with luxuriant branches and leaves. Under the tree stands a stone chessboard. On summer evenings, one can sit here and play a game of chess, listening to the wind blowing through the treetops and the rustling sound of the leaves. It is a leisurely and beautiful place.

She withdrew her gaze and walked quickly into the yard.

After receiving the message, she walked in quickly. There was still a faint smell of blood in the room, mixed with the smell of medicine, which gave her an indescribable feeling.

Just as she was about to express her concern, Qi Sui'an's cold and teasing voice came over: "It's really rare for the princess to come here. What a distinguished guest."

Shen Mengyao took back her concerned words, cleared her throat and said in a deep voice: "I heard that Luochuan is studying in your Dark Guard Camp, I came to see him."

"Oh, really?" Qi Sui'an said calmly, "Bei Lan, take her there."

I didn't expect him to be so happy, but in the end I still lost.

When Shen Mengyao left, she turned around and looked at him with some worry.

"I heard you were injured, are you okay?"

"It's just a minor injury, not worth mentioning." Qi Sui'an said in a light and calm tone.

Shen Mengyao nodded and said, "Why would you have to get hurt to save the eldest prince?"

"I have been ordered to maintain the safety of the hunting grounds. If something happens to the eldest prince in my territory, I will definitely be involved. In this case, I might as well do a good job on the surface and avoid being criticized." Qi Sui'an said calmly.

I see. This is really well thought out.

Shen Mengyao sighed deeply and said in a deep voice, "Who in the court would be harmful to the eldest prince?"

Qi Sui'an sneered, as if he had everything under control: "He came here temporarily, and not many people know that he is here. The reaction time from others getting the news to sending assassins is not that fast, so..."

Shen Mengyao's face changed: "So, he directed and acted it himself? The purpose is to target you. You are carrying out the emperor's orders. If you are injured not for him, you will definitely not be able to avoid punishment."

Qi Sui'an was calm and silent.

Shen Mengyao felt even more guilty: "Is it because of me that the eldest prince is targeting you like this?"

Qi Sui'an saw the expression on her face and teased her intentionally: "If it's because of you, how will you repay me?"

After Shen Mengyao hesitated for a moment, her eyes became calm and firm, and she said, "Your Majesty, I have no way to repay your kindness. How about this? Your Majesty, invest some money in my Shuiyunjian, and I will give you a share of the profits."

Qi Sui'an didn't expect her to say that. He was inevitably disappointed and teased: "It's just a restaurant. How much money can it make?"

"No matter how small a fly's leg is, it's still meat. Your Majesty has a noble status in the court, and there are some things that are inconvenient for him to do personally. I am willing to do it for Your Majesty, such as these businesses. If Your Majesty wants to do anything, you can give it to me." Shen Mengyao's voice was very sincere.

Qi Sui'an asked calmly, "Oh, what if you can't make any money? This king has done you a favor, and you took my money, but didn't make any money. Is it just going to end like this?"

Although he was a little aggressive, his concerns were not unreasonable.

Shen Mengyao pondered for a moment, then raised her head and said with a firm look in her eyes: "Your Highness, why don't you sign a gambling agreement? If I can make money, Your Highness will cooperate with me in the future, and we can share the profits. If I can't make money, then I will agree to one of Your Highness's requests, or hand over the entire Princess Mansion and Shuiyunjian to Your Highness."

"You've got to think it over." Qi Sui'an deliberately dragged out the last word, with a hint of ambiguity in his tone: "By then, you may not be able to meet my request."

Shen Mengyao naturally knew what he was talking about. Her face turned slightly cold, and then she smiled and said seriously, "I have thought it over carefully."