After the general's wife was reborn, everyone knelt down and begged her for mercy.

The final result was that Xia Nichang turned over almost the entire county government's mansion and could not find the child.

"Your Highness Princess, I told you that the child has been sent back to the Jiang family." Ning Ruyan looked at the other party calmly, "That is not Mr. Jiang's child, and there is no way to threaten him."

Xia Nichang frowned, as if she didn't believe it.

Ning Ruyan didn't say anything, saying to herself that the person in Jiang Yan's heart is you, but now you want to threaten him, then why not threaten yourself? Why are you here tormenting yourself?
Unfortunately, the situation forced her to say a word.

"Since the child is not here, then you should go with me."

"Princess? Where do you want me to go?"

"As the county lord, you are considered a member of the royal family. Naturally, you have to live in the palace."

Ning Ruyan's heart sank, but she knew that she probably couldn't refuse, so she nodded immediately: "Okay, but you should let me pack some things that I need to use, right?"

"There is everything in the palace, but you can take it with you if you want." Xia Nichang also knew not to push people too hard, and she still had to let go when it was time to let go.

Ning Ruyan went back to her room to pack some belongings, and then prepared to take Zisu into the palace.

Xia Nichang glanced at Zisu: "The most indispensable thing in the palace is people to serve. Don't follow your girl."

Zi Su was about to say something, but was stopped by Ning Ruyan: "You can stay and guard our home well."

Zisu could only nod.

Ning Ruyan went out and got into the carriage. Fortunately, she had made arrangements before, so there would be no trouble even if she was not there.

But what she was most worried about was her son. Although she knew that Bai Zhi and the others could definitely take good care of him, it was only after becoming a mother that she realized that the child was the one she couldn't let go of.

Fortunately, Alang has always been well-behaved and is now weaned, so he should soon adapt to life without her.

Soon the carriage entered the palace.

Xia Nichang arranged Ning Ruyan in a side hall of her palace and arranged two maids to serve her. This was to prevent her from escaping and to supervise her well.

Ning Ruyan didn't care, and settled in with peace of mind. She ate and drank every day. Sometimes she would ask the palace maid to ask if she could go for a walk in the imperial garden. If she was allowed, she would go, and if not, she would stay.

But she wasn't idle either.

There are four treasures of study in the palace, so she can practice calligraphy or painting when she has nothing to do. If she is bored, she can play the piano.

"My son, it's of no use if you bring her into the palace." Yue Ziqing, Queen Yue, was not very satisfied with her daughter's behavior.

"Mother, this person is a bargaining chip to manipulate Jiang Yan." Xia Nichang had a different view than her mother.

Although Yue Ziqing has not yet ascended the throne, and although Emperor Xia Wen still has a strong voice, in private, Xia Nichang has changed her name and no longer calls her mother.

"Hey." Yue Ziqing sighed and raised her hand to touch the top of her daughter's hair, "Actually..."

"Mother Queen, what do you want to say?" Xia Nichang frowned.

"Do you remember that when you were a child, your favorite thing was to follow Ayan?"

"You also said it was when I was a kid." Xia Nichang curled her lips.

"Then do you know why I always stop you?"

"Because of his mother..." "No, it's because of him." Yue Ziqing sighed.

Xia Nichang looked confused.

"Nishang, do you know how beautiful you are?"

Xia Nichang was too smart. She understood what she said, but there was a frightened expression on her face: "Mother, what do you mean, he treats me...he..."

Yue Ziqing nodded: "With so many beauties in his Yanyu Pavilion, do you think he would give up his power for a woman, or a married woman? What's more, the person Bei Yuan asked to marry this time is the princess."

Xia Nichang was silent.

"Also, Bei Anbo was charged with collaborating with the enemy and the whole clan was exiled. However, Gong Min entered the Yanyu Pavilion. Why do you think it is?"

"Could it be..." Xia Nichang raised her eyes in surprise.

Yue Ziqing smiled and nodded: "I helped you back then, otherwise, why do you think the emperor would turn a blind eye?"

"I see." Xia Nichang took a long breath, "But, he and I are related by blood, doesn't he know?"

"Maybe I didn't know it at first." Yue Ziqing raised her eyebrows slightly, "But later I knew it. It's just that you can't just say you don't want it. Sometimes, you can't control it." She raised her eyebrows as she spoke. He touched his daughter's face with his hand, "You are his biggest weakness."

Xia Nichang smiled: "Mother, I know what to do."

"Yeah." Yue Ziqing nodded. Although her son is disabled, she has a smart daughter. Why can only men sit in that seat? There used to be an Empress of the Wu family, and now she can also be an Empress of the Yue family.

Huguo Temple.

Master Shancun and Jiang Yan were playing chess in the yard, and in the back room, intermittent roars of pain could be faintly heard.

"Master's chess skills have improved again." Jiang Yan lost a piece and looked up at Shancun.

"Baichuan's chess skills are the most advanced." Master Shancun also lost a piece, "Be careful."

"Master is amazing." Jiang Yan glanced at the overall situation, then made a move, "I almost lost just now."

"That's because your mind is not calm." Shancun raised his eyes, "Besides, the poor monk guards the Buddha every day. In addition to scriptures, he also plays chess. He puts a lot of thought into it, but what about you, Baichuan?"

"Master is right." Jiang Yan nodded, "So, I have to go all out." He said, "Master, be careful now."

"Haha." Master Shancun smiled, "Baichuan's strength is displayed here. Look, the situation has been reversed in a few moves. Therefore, although this chess game is ever-changing, it cannot escape the hands of the chess player. It can also be said that it is from The chess player’s hand.”

"Master is transparent." Jiang Yan cupped his fists and said, "Baichuan can be taught."

"The poor monk watched the sky for seven consecutive days and nights, and found that the stars had changed, especially the Emperor Star, which flickered uncertainly. This was a reminder of the disaster."

Jiang Yan's brows wrinkled slightly.

"However, starting from three days ago, the poor monk discovered that a new star appeared next to the Emperor Star, and the light was changing from weak to strong..." Master Shancun looked at Jiang Yan, "This is the guardian star of the Emperor Star. It can also be said that a new Emperor Star is born.”

Jiang Yan lowered his eyes: "Master, have you become his lobbyist too?"

"No, the poor monk has never been anyone's lobbyist. What the poor monk looks at is fate, luck, and natural selection." Master Shancun picked up Jiang Yan's two chess pieces and placed them on the chessboard "Sometimes, instead of watching others play the game, it's better to be the player yourself."

Jiang Yan took a look at his side's sure-win situation, and couldn't help but let out a long breath: "Thank you, Master, for the tip. Baichuan understands." (End of Chapter)