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"It's nothing! Just a little care for the Empress. " Ting Zhu said with a smile.

Seeing Ting Zhu's innocent look, Shen Kouqing felt a bit of comfort in her heart.

In his previous life, she had sacrificed far too much for him, and she had even given up her life. In this life, no matter what, Shen Kouqing had to protect her and take care of her.

If they wanted to protect her, the only way to do so was to take revenge. As long as they sent Song Yuanhui to his death, they would have a chance at survival.

Otherwise, one day, if Song Yuanhui ascended to the throne, he would probably kill all those who threatened him before.

Yes, it would be like this, in his previous life.

He wanted to kill even a weak girl like Song Yuanhui, who was weak and powerless, let alone those who threatened him.

"I'm fine. It's just that His Majesty's been poisoned recently, causing the people in the palace to panic. I haven't found a way to cure the poison, and the people who poisoned them have all been killed. I feel a bit helpless." Shen Kouqing sighed and said to Ting Zhu.

Even though she didn't know if Ting Zhu could understand it at this time, she still told him. After all, in this world, there weren't many people that Shen Kouqing could trust anymore.

She didn't want to hold back and could only explain it to Ting Zhu. It didn't matter if she understood or not, since it was already like this.

"Niangniang, the kitchen has made green bean soup, I'll bring it over for you!" Ting Zhu understood Shen Kouqing's words, but he did not comment any further. Instead, he gave an explanation and headed towards the kitchen.

"Ting Zhu, I hope that you will be able to live a life without knowing anything." Looking at Ting Zhu's back figure, Shen Kouqing muttered to himself.

If Ting Zhu could really live her life without worrying about anything, Shen Kouqing would be willing to take care of him.

After all, she had really sacrificed too much and too much for him in his previous life. Shen Kouqing already could not bear to let her continue to pay.

Shen Kouqing suddenly thought of something. Previously, Song Yichen had said that Song Yuanhui had sought Li Zhiyao's help to rebel against him.

Li Zhiyao's power was not to be looked down upon. Although he was a third ranked official, his army made many people tremble in fear, and protected the imperial city.

However, this person was not a loyal person, so after being seduced by Song Yuanhui, he quickly chose to stay on Song Yuanhui's side.

If they failed once, they might even try to scheme against each other in the future. If that were the case … Perhaps, if he found someone to stare at Li Zhiyao, he would be able to obtain an unexpected harvest.

But... This Li Zhiyao did not have a fixed style of handling things, so it would be a little difficult to keep an eye on him.

"Empress, the green bean soup is here." Ting Zhu brought in the green bean soup and placed it on the table. As she spoke, she served some soup to Shen Kouqing.

"Ting Zhu, go and get the secret guards of the mansion. I have something to instruct him about." Shen Kouqing said to Ting Zhu while she was drinking the green bean soup.

"Alright!" Ting Zhu responded as she walked out the door.

"Greetings Royal granddaughter consort." The hidden guard walked in and respectfully bowed to Shen Kouqing.

"No need for formalities." Shen Kouqing slowly said as she put down the bowl in her hand and wiped her mouth with a handkerchief.

"May I know what matter the Royal granddaughter consort has summoned this subordinate here for?" When the guard spoke, his tone was very indifferent, but it also carried a bit of respect.

After all, as a member of the Palace of the Emperor's Grand Sun, he naturally had to show some respect to his own master.

"Do you know General Li Zhiyao?" Shen Kouqing asked.

He had to ask them if they knew each other, or else he wouldn't be able to do anything.

"There is no one who does not know of General Li Zhiyao in the capital. I wonder what Royal granddaughter consort wants to ask of him?" The secret guard still asked him what was the matter.

A person like him, no, to be exact, was a secret guard within the Huang Family mansion. He had been raised as a killer since he was young. However, he wasn't an evil killer.

Their cooperation will definitely threaten the life of the emperor and will also threaten the safety of me and the emperor's eldest grandson. Therefore, today, this imperial concubine sent you to bring a few capable brothers to keep an eye on Li Zhiyao. Shen Kouqing told the secret guard the whole story and gave him an order.

"Yes sir!" After the dark guard received the mission, he quickly went down to complete it.

Ting Zhu listened at the side and knew that this was a huge matter, but she was just a small servant. She shouldn't ask about these things, but … It sounded as if there was danger.

"Empress …" Ting Zhu looked at Shen Kouqing who was drinking the green bean soup and stuttered.

"What's wrong? If you have any questions, ask them. " Shen Kouqing seemed to know what Ting Zhu wanted to say. Yes, she asked her directly.

"Empress, are you and the eldest grandson very dangerous?" Ting Zhu was conflicted for a good long while, but she still asked.

"Danger … yes, we are always in danger. It's just that we are safer than His Majesty." Shen Kouqing calmly replied to Ting Zhu's question.

"Then... Is there anything that Ting Zhu can help with? " Ting Zhu was quiet for a moment, then spoke again.

When she said these words, Shen Kouqing was slightly shocked in his heart.

Help? Did she still want to help?

Shen Kouqing knew what kind of person Ting Zhu was. She was so loyal to him in her previous life, so she must have been loyal to the master in this life as well. But in this life, Shen Kouqing knew how difficult it was for her to continue tormenting Ting Zhu in this life.

Such a great girl, Shen Kouqing would definitely not put her in danger again.

"Yes!" "Of course there is!" Shen Kouqing put down the bowl in her hand and said to Ting Zhu.

"What is it?" Ting Zhu's face was still filled with longing, her eyes were wide open, looking forward to what Shen Kouqing was going to say next.

"Empress!" What are you saying! As if Ting Zhu really has no good points! " Ting Zhu realized that she had been ridiculed by Shen Kouqing, and felt a little embarrassed.

"Who says you are nothing? You will even cook me a green bean soup and arrange my meals. You are truly amazing, Ting Zhu! " Shen Kouqing's eyes were full of gratitude and pity.