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Upon closer inspection, she almost lost her grip on the cup of tea in her hands. As the tea was spilled, the maidservants by her side hurriedly took out a handkerchief and wiped it for her.

"What happened to Wei Wangfei?" Xiao Ruyue looked innocent, "Did I say something wrong?"

So it was because he had killed the child with his own hands that he was unable to produce a child? Is this retribution?

"Chenqie shall obey." Yao Ziyan readily agreed.

The Destined Women congratulated her one after another. Each and every one of them was extremely envious of her.

When everyone left the Phoenix Palace to invite him in, the modesty that Yao Ziyan had shown inside had disappeared without a trace, and his face was filled with pride and complacency.

The other wives were congratulating her as well. She was quite impolite as she felt a sense of pride in being able to ascend to the heavens. He was feeling pleased with himself.

I thought she was some powerful character, but it turns out the empress who came from East Mausoleum was only so-so.

However, she was completely unaware that the road ahead was a dug pit. The person who dug the hole was waiting for her to jump down.

The one who owes the debt will pay it back. This was a cycle of karmic retribution.

When the sky was about to turn dark, Fang Weiyong's attendant, Fang Weiyong, came over to invite the Phoenix Palace for dinner.

Xiao Ruyue seemed to have the foresight to do so, she had long prepared an old man who was familiar with everything for her. If that was not the case, since Lu Yi did not know anything, it would be troublesome teaching her.

Because His Majesty was going to invite the Phoenix Palace for a meal together, the dinner for today was very sumptuous. Xiao Ruyue was even surprised when she saw the dishes that were served, as if they were all from the East Mausoleum's palace.

Was it for her?

After all the dishes were served, Yuwen He arrived. Before the servants could even notify them, he had already entered, startling Yin Lin and Lu Yi.

"Your Majesty!"

"All of you, get up." Yuwen He did not have the slightest intention to scare them, and said with a matter-of-course look, "There's no need to wait here, all of you can leave."

Yin Lin was startled, as if she was a little surprised.

Lu Yi also looked towards Xiao Ruyue, only to see him nodding towards her.

When the others had all gone out, Yuwen He sat down and easily picked up his chopsticks to taste the steamed fish. Seeing that Xiao Ruyue was still standing, he curiously asked: "Why are you still standing? Sit down, there's no one else here. "

"Thank you, my Lord." Xiao Ruyue was blessed before he sat down, "Your Majesty, why did you order your subordinates to leave after eating? Is there something you want to say to chenqie? "

Hearing that, Yuwen He raised his eyebrows, "Since you directly asked us this way, aren't you going to hide some of your own knowledge? If I discover that you knew too much, wouldn't I be putting myself in danger? "

"Didn't His Majesty tell me many secrets? So what if I did?" Xiao Ruyue laughed and then began to eat easily, "Speaking of which, the dinner tonight was extremely sumptuous, and I even made the Grand Mausoleum's dishes. It must be His Majesty's special orders, Min Er thanks Your Majesty for your concern. "

"Looks like nothing can escape your notice. It's nothing to prepare a delicious dinner from home for your queen. " Yuwen He sighed, "We will call you Min Er from now on. You don't have to stand in front of me. Since you want to speak frankly, you might as well speak frankly. "

"Your Majesty can instruct me as you wish." Xiao Ruyue had a docile and obedient expression.

Yuwen He put down his chopsticks and wiped his hands, then said: "I heard that when the royal women and the Destined Women went to meet, you selected the Wei Wangfei as your female teacher. When we were in the East Mausoleum, your majesty had mentioned that Min Er, you are also an embroidery expert, what is the meaning of your actions? "

"His Majesty told Min Er that King Wei was ambitious and had evil intentions. Min Er wanted to try and see if he could help from a woman's point of view."

"Yes, it's a good idea." Yuwen He praised, and a pleased smile hung on his lips, "There was also a sister who once told me that fighting is not bad, but fighting is also dangerous. When I was on the street, starving to death and most helpless, she saved me, gave me a bowl of rice, gave me a roof tile, and told me that I would never give up until the last moment of my life. "

Yuwen He's words were like an unintentionally thrown stone into Xiao Ruyue's heart, causing waves to surface. The words seemed familiar.

"His Majesty is the son of the royal family, how could he be living on the streets?" Xiao Ruyue pretended not to know.

However, she didn't know much. She only knew that back then they weren't pampered. However, they didn't know much about the secrets of the royal family.

"It's fine if we don't mention these things now." Yuwen He obviously did not want to bring it up, "When the time comes, I'll tell you."

Since he was unwilling to mention it, Xiao Ruyue would naturally not pursue the matter.

He then returned to his business and said, "Since you chose Wei Wangfei as your female teacher, then you might as well give her a gold medal, allowing her to freely enter and leave the palace."

"Min Er understands." Xiao Ruyue could not help but smile.

Yuwen He had really given her a great idea. If not for his reminder, she would not have considered this level.

"As for the Empress Dowager, she is more interested in becoming friends with Tatar, and will protect your imperial concubine more. Pay more attention to her."

Xiao Ruyue propped up her chin and looked at Yuwen He seriously, "Your Majesty should also like that Imperial Consort Ye who is a combination of passion, unrestrained, and gentleness."

"Doesn't the empress feel that the Imperial Consort Ye is inferior by 30% in front of you?" Yuwen He was equally serious.

Xiao Ruyue could not help but laugh out loud.

She didn't know why, but she should have been on guard against Yuwen He. But in front of him, she couldn't help but relax, as if they were old friends.

What she didn't know was that Yuwen He had the same suspicions. For some reason, the moment he saw her, he couldn't help but want to get close to her. She gave him a very intimate feeling, but it was impossible to put into words.

"Tonight, I will stay at the Palace of Invitation Phoenix." Yuwen He suddenly said.

Xiao Ruyue choked on a piece of fish meat that she just ate with honor. She was surprised by Yuwen He.

"Isn't the Empress's wedding like glue and like ice? It's normal, isn't it?" Yuwen He said as a matter of course.

Xiao Ruyue was actually at a loss for words.

That night, it was another night of spring in the Phoenix Palace, continuing into the latter half of the night.

This king was truly worthy of being a hot-blooded young man. Even if he didn't have that jug of wine with special medicinal properties, he was still as fierce as a wolf or a tiger.

Afterwards, in the latter half of the night, Yuwen He made the servants prepare hot water as usual. He carried her to shower and change her clothes before bringing her to sleep.

Xiao Ruyue really didn't understand him. She couldn't see through his thoughts, nor could she understand his actions. According to him, the Empress Dowager had always wanted Yuwen Xiao to succeed the throne and be more optimistic about him. If he were to invite the Phoenix Palace over overnight, wouldn't that mean that she was openly opposing the Empress Dowager?

However, Xiao Ruyue did not have the time to think about it carefully, and just as she fell asleep, she couldn't resist the waves of tiredness that assaulted him. She did not feel repulsed by Yuwen He's embrace at all. On the contrary, she felt that it was very safe.

On a night when it rained heavily and lightning flashed and thunder rumbled, the green-faced, fangs faced Yao Ziyan as she tightly held onto her child's neck. At the side, Yuwen Chenglian had a sinister smile on his face.