Dress up as a sickly person to capture the villain princess!

Facing Zhiyuan’s “inquiry”.

Instead of answering, Zhao Changlin's fingertips fell on the branch that Xia Zhiyuan took. The white petals with a hint of pink seemed to still be covered with morning dew.

Looks particularly pleasing.

She said, "It's not entirely for the purpose of bringing you the prescription, but...I saw that this flower was very pleasing, so I brought it here personally."

"Like it?"

The smile reached his eyes.

In fact, Zhao Changlin had already listened to the shadow guard's report on the way.

This was why he deliberately left those ministers out in the cold so that they would know who was the master of the palace and who held the real power.

"In such a bleak season, there are such beautiful flowers. I think only the East Palace can appreciate them."

“This is Zhiyuan’s blessing.”

Compared with this delicate flower, Xia Zhiyuan paid more attention to His Highness's hand. There was a light scar on the back of his white and smooth hand.

However, after these days of maintenance, the marks have faded a lot, followed by a thin layer of calluses on His Highness's fingers.

Riding a horse, shooting arrows, holding a pen... all these things have made Her Highness' hands much rougher than those of ordinary noble women.

But it still looks beautiful.

"You are quite good at talking, and you are so eloquent. What did you talk about with the Empress Defei just now?"

Zhao Changlin was not in a hurry. She estimated that it would take about an incense stick of time to get from the East Palace to the Golden Palace, which was just the right time.

Let those old guys worry about it.

At his instruction, the remaining followers of King Wen had already marched "unimpeded" all the way to the imperial city from all provinces and states.

I believe that the enemy will be at the gates of the city soon.

This was exactly what she wanted.

If he could spare some time, mobilize his troops, and defeat these cunning old soldiers one by one, not only would the common people of the world suffer, but they would also be displaced.

And his own imperial power will also be shaky.

Therefore, the best method is to lure this group of people into the trap you set, so that they are unaware and think they have won a great victory.

He missed a step and fell to pieces.

Can't get up anymore.

A mouth full of fangs, breaking teeth and swallowing blood.

What Zhao Changlin wants is for these people to relax about their female identities. Do they think that this will make it easier to control her?

"We didn't talk about anything, except... Concubine De asked Zhiyuan some questions about the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery."

"Your Highness, is there anything you want to ask?"

She asked aloud, and her voice was like the sound of tiny raindrops outside the window. She placed the soft branch in her palm, moved closer, and smiled like a flower.

"If it's your highness, Zhiyuan is willing to do anything~"

I don't know where she learned this accent, whether she heard it on the stage recently, or she learned it from Empress Defei just now.

However, this frivolous attitude should be filled with yourself.

"I don't ask for anything else, just that you are safe."

"Zhiyuan, the remaining followers of King Wen may arrive near the imperial city soon. When that happens... you will temporarily move to the Cining Palace."

"I pay my respects to the Empress Dowager every day and hope to see you."

How could Xia Zhiyuan not know what His Highness meant by such an arrangement? Cining Palace was the palace where the Queen Mother lived. Even if the followers of King Wen directly rushed into Jinzhou City and besieged the imperial city.

They did not dare to attack the Cining Palace, but instead had to serve the empress dowager with the utmost respect and caution.

After all, if one wants to inherit the throne legally without being criticized by the world, this is the only way.

Besides, as the younger brother of the late emperor, Prince Wen also has the legal right of inheritance. However, in terms of bloodline, the eldest princess ranks ahead of him.

Naturally, the princes in other places were also dissatisfied.

As the saying goes, it is heartbreaking to see your brothers not doing well, but if your brothers do become well, you will hate them more than anyone else.

They all can't wait to step on it.

I would rather watch others build high buildings than watch my brothers get rich.

"It's already been arranged, so you can't refuse me this time. Even if you say something incredible, and even if your reasons are sufficient, I won't be soft-hearted."

Although Zhao Changlin said this, she avoided her eyes for the first time. Perhaps only in this way could she speak her true feelings.

Hearing that His Highness was so ruthless, Xia Zhiyuan immediately became interested and wanted to tease His Highness.

So she simply moved in front of His Highness and whispered in his ear, just like two close "good sisters" whispering in each other's ears.

"In this case... Your Highness, aren't you afraid that I will have a good time drinking with Concubine De?"

As expected, Xia Zhiyuan successfully saw the expression he wanted on His Highness's face, which was the kind of expression that showed concern for a moment, avoidance for a moment, and then returned to calmness.

As expected, you still care about yourself, Your Highness... Why are you gradually becoming less good at expressing yourself?

"She doesn't dare. The palace is under martial law and drinking is prohibited."

“No one is an exception.”

However, Xia Zhiyuan, who initially believed what His Highness said, was later severely slapped in the face.

It seems that His Highness himself had never stayed in the Cining Palace for a long time, so he just used the rules of the imperial palace to guess that Concubine De would not do such a bold thing.

However, your Highness's status in front of the concubines and Xia Zhiyuan's status in front of the concubines are another matter.

"Today, you accompany me."

"Go and meet the ministers in the court."

"What advice does Zhiyuan have? I am willing to listen to it."

Basically no woman can resist such a tempting invitation, whether it is because of her appearance or her own desire.

It was simply impossible to refuse.

Naturally, Xia Zhiyuan also knew that he was not a high-brow person, so he extended his hand decisively.

Compared with this, she has a more important responsibility than being infatuated with her, and that is to check one by one the opinions and favorability of everyone in the court towards Her Royal Highness the Princess.

If it is a friendly force, then you don't need to fire.

If they are not friendly forces, then he would have to consider whether this person should stay, as well as his influence in the court and whether the family behind him has any strange views on His Highness.

You have to know that an official can often represent an entire region. They have in-law relationships that are intertwined and intertwined for generations. You help me, I help you, and we help each other.

During every festival, it is a temple.

At this time, it is necessary to make a show of force to scare the enemy. The principle is the same: to catch a thief, you must first catch the leader. If you want the civil officials and ministers of remonstrance to be obedient, you must deal with the most influential representatives among their families.

In this way, the remaining people will scatter.

"Zhi Yuan will naturally not refuse your Highness' invitation."

After hearing Xia Zhiyuan's affirmative answer, Zhao Changlin forgot about Concubine De and acted as if she had never been there.

"How about you try this medicine first? If you feel your body rejects it after taking it, then stop taking it."

"If the medicine is effective, we can ask the Imperial Hospital to continue researching along this prescription. I think it will work in the near future."