After crossing over, I was favored by the villain

As expected, Jin Yan recruited all the top three candidates in the palace examination and reminded them, "If you want to make a name for yourself in Fengtian Country, you have to work twice as hard as ordinary people, but be prepared."

It was clear that they had great ambitions. After that, Fengtian Kingdom carried out extensive reforms, and a large number of demon cultivators entered the city. The initial grudges gradually faded, and it took three full years for the two sides to coexist peacefully.

After every court session, Jin Yan would go to the Princess Palace to check on Jin Xi and watch her grow up day by day.

Within three years, Ruan Yan got married to the top scholar of the year, a magic cultivator, and lived a life that everyone envied.

Ruan Jun became a disciple of Yuchuan and a member of the Fuhu Army. Within just three years, he relied on his own abilities to become the deputy general of Yuchuan.

Yuchuan also often won battles, and the Fuhu Army grew stronger day by day. From the initial 3,000 people, it has now become the main force of Fengtian Kingdom. Among the 100,000 troops, there are many masters.

Since Tuoba Yue's death, the Xisha Kingdom has no longer had a powerful and capable ruler. Tuoba Yue only left behind a young son. After the young son ascended the throne, the country was controlled by others and could no longer cause any trouble.

Nanyuan Kingdom assisted Xisha Kingdom in repeatedly invading Fengtian Kingdom's border, but was severely retaliationed by Jin Yan. After several times, Nanyuan Kingdom did not dare to act rashly and almost lost more than a dozen cities.

The speed of Fengtian Kingdom's rise has caused panic among several surrounding countries.

There is an unwritten rule inside the Rosewood Pavilion, which is that if one is promoted to the Heavenly Immortal Realm or the Heavenly Demon Realm, one can go down the mountain to seek an official position in the Fengtian Kingdom and become a useful person to the country and the people.

During the three years, Yu Zibo often caused trouble. He failed in the imperial examinations and was repeatedly rejected when joining the army. Even though Prince Yan's mansion paid tribute frequently, it still could not get Yu Zibo a decent position. He was called a "useless young master" and brought shame to Prince Yan. Of course, all this was thanks to Jin Yan.

Feng Hanyun was determined to find the source of the secret medicine that caused him to go berserk, but there has been no news in the past three years, and the medicine seemed to have disappeared.

That day, Ying sent her a message, "Deputy Pavilion Master, there is news about the secret medicine."

Feng Hanyun put down the book in his hand and asked anxiously, "Where?"

"Our people found someone selling secret medicine in the ghost market. Deputy Pavilion Master, do you want us to send someone to investigate?"

After thinking for a while, Feng Hanyun waved his hand and said, "Leave this matter to me. You keep a close eye on Zhongxia Country."

"Yes!"

In the Princess Palace of Fengtian Kingdom, Jin Yan and sisters Ruan Ning and Ruan Yan sat aside drinking tea and watching Jin Xi having fun with others.

Sensing someone coming, Jin Yan nodded slightly and said, "You guys take a rest."

Watching Jin Yan leave the table, Jin Yan and others hid away, avoiding everyone's sight, Ye Yi bowed and said, "Your Majesty, there is news of secret medicine in the ghost market."

Jin Yan frowned, "Ghost Market? Is the information accurate?"

Ye Yi nodded, "It is absolutely true. Ever since you made the Ghost Market deal with Yuxian Pavilion, the Ghost Market has been under our control and is also the source of information. There has never been any mistake in the past three years. If Your Majesty has any doubts, I can..."

Jin Yanbai waved his hand, "This matter is of great importance, I must go there in person."

"Your Majesty, the Ghost Market is full of mixed people. Fengtian Kingdom is now strong and has long been a thorn in the eyes of the other four countries. Wouldn't it be too dangerous for you to go there in person?"

Jin Yan smiled and said, "That's why I have to go there in person."

[Xiao Xi hasn't said a word in three years. In the letter she sent me, she just said that she didn't want me to worry, but she didn't explain why she did that. What happened that day was a serious matter. Except for the person involved, all the people who knew about it are dead. After three years of investigation without any results, the shadow in my heart is getting more and more blurred. Whether I want to give an explanation to Xiao Xi or myself, I have to try to find the truth of that year.]

Ye Yi sighed softly, "Shall I choose a secret guard for you?"

Jin Yan chuckled and said, "No secret guards in the Ghost City can enter. I will set off immediately and come back quickly."

Ye Yi was about to say something when a hydrangea rolled to Jin Yan's feet. Jin Yan squatted down to pick up the hydrangea and saw Jin Xi standing there.

[How long has Xiao Xi been standing here? Did she hear everything I just said? ]

Jin Yan waved his hand and Ye Yi bowed and said goodbye. Jin Xi looked at the direction where Ye Yi disappeared and frowned slightly. Seeing this, Jin Yan walked over and rubbed Jin Xi's little head.

"Xiao Xi, this is for you." He handed the hydrangea in his hand to her.

After taking the hydrangea, Jin Xi raised her little head and looked at Jin Yan, opening her mouth but saying nothing.

Jin Yan smiled, leaned down slightly and said, "Don't worry, Xiaoxi. I have to leave the palace for a day. Can Xiaoxi be obedient?"

Jin Xi nodded. Jin Yan stood up and was about to leave, but was pulled by Jin Xi's clothes, "Sister."

Jin Yan was startled, looked at Jin Xi in confusion, and quickly squatted down and asked, "Xiao Xi, did you speak just now?"

Jin Xi nodded, her little hand holding onto Jin Yan's clothes and refusing to let go, "Sister... can... can you not go?"

Jin Yan was puzzled, "Why?"

Jin Xi lowered her head and refused to speak anymore. No matter what Jin Yan asked, she was still the same as before and refused to say a word.

Jin Yan took a deep breath and said, "Xiao Xi, this matter concerns the death of my mother. I must give an explanation to all the officials."

Jin Xi's hand that was holding her clothes was trembling slightly. After listening to Jin Yan's words, Jin Xi slowly let go of her hand, lowered his head and refused to answer any questions.

Seeing this, Jin Yan could only wave his hand, call the nanny who was accompanying Jin Xi, and take Jin Xi away.

After watching Jin Xi leave, Jin Yan returned to the pavilion. Ruan Ning and Ruan Yan bowed and said, "Greetings, Your Majesty."

"No need to be polite." Jin Yan swung his sleeves and sat down. "I have something to do today and I have to leave the palace. Don't let anyone in the palace see me leaving."

Ruan Ning was puzzled, "Your Majesty, is there anything that can't be done by your subordinates?"

Jin Yan paused, "I don't trust others to handle this matter. In recent days, spies from various countries have been ready to make a move. Fengtian is being closely watched. Ning'er, when I'm not around, you have to pretend that I'm still here. Don't give the spies any chance to take advantage of you."

"Yan'er, my nephew's centenary banquet will be held as usual tomorrow. Inform all officials that it will be held. I will rush back on the day of the banquet."

The two men bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I accept your order."

"Ning'er, I'll leave the matter of the Hundred Days Banquet to you to help with."

Ruan Ning smiled and said, "I will make sure everything is arranged properly, Your Majesty, please rest assured."

Jin Yan thought for a moment and said, "I will leave the secret guards to you two. You can go to them if you have any problem."

Ruan Ning was shocked and said, "Your Majesty, then you..."

Jin Yan waved his hand and said, "Nothing."

After Jin Yan explained the affairs in the palace clearly, she instructed Luo Li to announce her illness and hand the memorial to Ruan Ning for processing. After everything was arranged, she changed into casual clothes and disappeared in the bedroom in an instant while the guards were not paying attention.