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Feng Ning Yan held the Imperial Concubine's hand tightly and said with a smile, "That's right, you're back. I'm really sorry for making the Imperial Concubine worry about us."

"Hurry up and don't say these things …" The Imperial Concubine's eyes moistened as she looked towards Duan Huanyin and nodded in thanks. "It seems that Princess Huanyin helped Princess Yuwang enter the palace. Many thanks." "It's cold outside, please rest in the side hall."

Duan Hua Yin knew that after meeting Feng Ning Yan, Imperial Concubine would have a lot to say. Moreover, it wasn't convenient for others to hear about it, so he smiled and bid Imperial Concubine farewell.

"Thank you, esteemed imperial concubine, for your kindness. However, hearing that His Majesty, Hua Yin, is not feeling well, he specially visited the palace and brought precious medicinal ingredients from the Southern Wilderness. He will not stay in Chen Ming Palace."

The imperial concubine hesitated for a moment. She thought, this Hua Yin is a princess of the Southern Wilderness.

However, Shen You Huang had already banned anyone from entering and leaving the Palace, so Duan Huanyin was afraid she would run into a wall.

But since Duan Huanyin was escorted into the capital by Shen You Huang, the two of them had some friendship. It would depend on the depth of their relationship and whether or not Duan Huanyin could enter the Palace.

Thinking up to here, the Imperial Consort didn't stop him and instead sent two palace maids and her trusted aide, Jiang Tao, to guide Duan Hua Yin.

When outsiders entered the palace, the eunuchs in the palace led the way. This was a rule, so Duan Hua Yin didn't pay much attention to it.

However, Feng Ningyan knew that the shrewd and powerful Jiang Tao of the Imperial Concubine Faction was actually doing this to keep an eye on Duan Hua Yin, so as to prevent her from revealing Feng Ningyan's whereabouts.

"Princess, let's talk in the sleeping quarters."

After Duan Hua Yin left, the Imperial Concubine finally relaxed and hurriedly held Feng Ning Yan's hand as they entered the chamber.

The snow was starting to fall harder and harder. The jade-green roof and vermilion roof were covered with pure white snow. The snow-covered palace was a vast expanse of whiteness.

Duan Hua Yin slowly walked out of Chen Ming Palace. Jiang Tao had already brought his young eunuch to carry the imperial concubine's chariot over.

However, Duan Hua Yin felt that it wasn't appropriate to ride on Imperial Consort's imperial carriage, so he insisted on walking.

The palace maids on both sides held up umbrellas to shield her from the wind and snow while Jiang Tao led the way.

Jiang Tao was quite satisfied with how humble and low-key the Southern Princess was. She did not dare to be overbearing.

"Your Highness, the Qian Yuan Palace is right in front of us." When he saw the palace walls of the palace, Jiang Tao turned around and said.

Duan Hua looked towards the source of the voice and saw a tall palace not far away. The palace's security was tight.

Jiang Tao reminded him in a low voice, "Because Prince Cheng ordered, other than him, Venerable Su, and Li Wanshi, the rest of the harem are not allowed to go near the Palace. This servant will not be able to send the princess in."

When Duan Hua Yin heard this, he smiled slightly and hinted to Jing Yue to take out the silver pigeon and slip it to Jiang Tao. He said, "Then I'll have to trouble Mister Jiang to wait. I'll go meet with him. I hope Prince Cheng will allow me to do so."

Jiang Tao received the silver and the umbrella from the palace maid. He gave it to Duan Hua Yin and said, "The servants will wait here for the princess."

Duan Hua Yin nodded and told Jing Yue to hold up her umbrella before the two of them walked away.

Although she had heard a lot about Da Yue back in the Southern Wilderness, this was the first time she was so close to Emperor Da Yue's palace.

Duan Huanyin's hands secretly clenched inside her sleeves as she walked to the entrance of the palace. Suddenly, she saw a gentle and refined man wearing a light-blue, brocade robe walk in. It was Prince Cheng, Shen You Huang.

Shen Youhuang had just seen a group of people heading towards the Palace on the pill stele, but it was actually Duan Huanyin.

He couldn't help but smile, "Princess, long time no see. Is everything alright?"

The corners of Duan Hua Yin's mouth slightly lifted as he knelt down and greeted him: "Hua Yin greets Prince Cheng."

Jing Yue hurriedly kowtowed as well. "Your servant Jing Yue greets Your Highness Prince Cheng."

"Princess, are you used to it after coming to the capital?" Shen Youhuang walked over and helped Duan Hua Yin up, indicating for Jing Yue to dispense with the formalities. "It's winter in the Central Plains, and the princess and Miss Jing Yue probably haven't been through this since they came from the Southern Wilderness."

Duan Hua Yin quickly withdrew his hand, gathered up his cloak, and replied: "Thank you for Prince Cheng's concern. The imperial concubine has already ordered the Six Prefectures Room to make winter clothes for her voice, and the inn has been taken care of extremely well. They do not lack anything for warmth, and Hua Yin is grateful."

Shen Youhuang stared at her and saw that she wore a large red fox fur coat that accentuated her jade-like appearance. She was so delicate and attractive, with a faint shadow of Feng Ning Yan in her shadow.

His heart couldn't help but move. Seeing that Duan Huayin seemed to be slightly afraid, he took off his cloak and draped it over her shoulders.

Duan Huanyin felt a sudden warmth on her body. She lifted her head to see a smile on Shen You Huang's lips, her peach blossom eyes staring fixedly at her.

Duan Hua Yin couldn't help but feel awkward, but after thinking about it for a moment, he knew that it was inappropriate to reject, so he said: "Many thanks to Prince Cheng for his good will."

Shen Youhuang smiled, "Princess, why have you come to the Palace today?"

Duan Hua Yin raised his head and looked at the Qian Yuan Palace through the tall and big palace door with a worried expression:

"Because Hua Yin has not been here to see you for many days, today, after learning that his majesty the dragon body is ill, Hua Yin became extremely worried and came to pay a visit."

"Does the princess care so much about His Majesty because of the marriage alliance?"

Shen Youhuang cast a meaningful glance at Duan Huanyin.

The Southern Wilderness' Princess was born with such a beautiful and graceful figure. If she was allowed to accompany the sickly Emperor, wouldn't it be a waste of her treasures?

No matter how he arranged and used Duan Huayin, he had never thought of giving the flower like princess over to the Emperor.

Hearing his direct question, Duan Hua Yin's face flushed red. He lowered his head and said humbly: "Hua Yin doesn't think too much about it. I just feel that His Majesty Yue's dragon body isn't feeling well. As a princess, we should visit …"

"Princess, don't be too impatient." Shen You Huang chuckled lightly as she took the umbrella from Jing Yue's hands and closed it. "As the saying goes, the weather is unpredictable. The snow has come and gone as quickly as it comes."

Duan Hua Yin and Jing Yue raised their heads and saw that the snow that had fallen earlier had stopped.

However, Duan Hua Yin felt that Shen You Huang wouldn't be discussing the weather with her for no reason, so he must have his reasons for saying so.

She wanted to pretend that she didn't understand as she looked fixedly at Shen Youhuang, her face full of innocence and innocence.

Shen Youhuang's smile gradually grew cold as she looked at the palace. "I'm saying that once the snow stops and the sky changes, we don't need to hold up any more umbrellas?"

Duan Hua Yin finally understood the meaning behind his words.

Shen Youhuang was warning her to clearly see who was the one worth clinging on to in the palace and not easily submitting to the incurably ill old emperor. Wait a little longer, wait for the sky to change, then decide who would be able to shelter her from the wind and rain.

Duan Huayin revealed a joyful smile, "It's because of your dullness, many thanks for Prince Cheng's teachings."

Shen Youhuang was very satisfied with her sense of humor. "It's too cold outside. How could Princess Jinzhi withstand it? She should return to the inn to rest as soon as possible."

Duan Hua Yin knew that Shen You Huang would be unable to enter the Palace as she had been blocking the way for Shen You Huang today, so she had no choice but to lower her head and agree, preparing to take her leave.

But just as she took a step forward, she stopped and turned back. She said with concern, "Prince Cheng … "I heard that Prince Yu was killed by deserters from the Southern Wilderness. If His Majesty knew about this, would he send troops to attack the Southern Wilderness?"

Actually, she was certain that the emperor wouldn't easily raise a troop. She'd asked this just to test Shen You Huang.