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Accompanying Ying Ying on a boat ride on Little Jade Lake, Shang Yiqing returned home late at night.

Just as she stepped into the manor, she suddenly saw Lil 'Ru running over in a hurry, as if she had something to say.

"Lil 'Ru, what happened? Do you have something to say to me? " Shang Yiqing was surprised.

Little Ru nodded: "Today, we received news from the imperial court that His Highness's army had been ambushed by the enemy. Even Great General Xiao had lost his life!"

"Impossible!" Shang Yiqing did not believe that this was real. Even if they were to lose the fight, with Brother Xiao's skills, how could he die? It must be a rumor! After thinking for a moment, he asked, "Who told you about this?"

"I heard it from the eunuchs of the palace."

"When did you enter the palace? "How did you hear that?"

"Today, when I went to the palace to retrieve the clothes that the empress gave to the wangfei, I heard two young eunuchs say so."

Shang Yiqing felt the blood rush to her head. What was going on? Was it really Fang Zinan who was in danger? Furthermore, he hadn't received any letters from him for the past few days. Could it be that something had really happened to him? And Brother Xiao, he wouldn't really die on the battlefield, right? Her heart was in a mess as she ordered, "Prepare the carriage, I want to take a trip to the palace."

By the time he arrived at the Imperial Palace, the sky had already darkened. The Imperial City was completely silent. Occasionally, he would hear the cries of birds, but it would only add to his sadness and annoyance.

"Esteemed empress, allow the wangfei to seek an audience."

Empress Chen raised her brows in confusion when she heard the palace maid's words. "Why is Imperial Concubine here at this time?" Could it be that something has come up for me? "Send word."

At almost the same time, Shang Yiqing walked into the palace.

"Chenqie greets the Empress."

"Esteemed wangfei, what business do you have with me for you to come looking for me so late at night?" There were a few Night Pearls floating in the palace. Although it was night time, they were still magnificent. Empress Chen's amiable face still carried a kind smile.

"Empress, chenqie heard that Prince Rong was caught in the enemy's trap and that even General Xiao died in battle. I don't know if that is true or false, so I came to the palace to inquire the Empress." Shang Yiqing felt that her heart was about to leap out of her chest as she spoke these words. Her legs were also trembling slightly.

Empress Chen's face suddenly changed as she consoled her, "Don't worry, I'm only in charge of the imperial harem. I don't know much about the affairs of the court, and the emperor is coming soon. Wait here for a while, you can ask him yourself when the emperor arrives."

"What the Empress said is right. When chenqie heard of this news, she felt completely at a loss. That's why she came to disturb the Empress." Shang Yiqing's mind was a mess upon hearing Empress Chen's words, but he could not act out. He was too anxious to stand or to sit, and his face was clouded with worry.

"Calm down, Princess Consort." As Empress Chen spoke, she also felt at a loss. Prince Rong was her most beloved nephew, and she treated him as her own son. Even she couldn't help but be moved by this news.

"The emperor has arrived …"

Along with the eunuch's voice, the emperor's throne had already arrived outside the palace. Under the escort of the crowd, the emperor arrived within the palace.

Empress Chen and Shang Yiqing hurried forward to receive her.

"Queen, please get up." When he saw Shang Yiqing, the emperor couldn't help but ask, "Imperial Concubine Rong, why are you here as well? What's the matter? "

"Your Majesty, I heard from the imperial concubine that Prince Rong was tricked by the enemy and lost the battle?" Great General Xiao also lost his life? " Before Shang Yiqing could reply, Empress Chen was already in front.

"Where did this come from …" After the emperor sat down on the bed, he raised his eyes to look at the two men and said in a clear voice, "Today, I received an order from the borders to speed up the process. They said that Prince Rong had led an army to take over East Peace City. Where is the talk of a losing battle?"

"What?" Shang Yiqing was surprised, not sure if she should believe the emperor or Lil 'Ru's words.

Empress Chen was also surprised and asked in disbelief, "Is this for real?"

"Why doesn't the empress believe in us either?" the Emperor asked.

Empress Chen shook her head. "That's not what chenqie meant. But I've heard news that is completely different from the emperor's. I can't help but have some doubts in my heart."

"Didn't I already tell you? Prince Rong really did not disappoint me this time. When he returns, I will definitely reward him well." The empress's face lit up with joy. He had not expected Fang Zinan to defeat the army of the Beelzebub Kingdom in such a short time. It was beyond her expectations. At the same time, she felt that he had a great deal of face in front of the emperor.

"If it's really as the emperor says, then that's great!" Empress Chen finally broke into a smile and turned to glance at Shang Yiqing, "Imperial Concubine, didn't you hear what the emperor said? Get up and talk. "

Only then did Shang Yiqing stand up, but she was still confused. Since Fang Zinan won the battle, where did the rumor regarding the eunuch in the palace come from? As the saying goes, there is no wind without waves. It seems that this matter is definitely not that simple.

The emperor smiled. "It seems that Princess Rong really misses Prince Rong, which is why he's so worried!"

"That's right. When Imperial Concubine told chenqie earlier, her face was drained of color. I was also shocked." Empress Chen also laughed.

Shang Yiqing forced a smile, "It's all because of chenqie's recklessness that she came to disturb you."

"How can Princess Rong say that? If you have something to say, then it can only mean that Princess Rong has something in his heart. I'm not happy yet, so how can I blame you? What a foolish child!" "I know that you two are young couples, and I've never been separated before. You must have a lot on your mind after Prince Rong left, but don't worry, Prince Rong is smart and smart, and nothing will happen to him."

"Many thanks to the Empress for your concern!" Shang Yiqing still had not calmed down. Although she doubted the emperor's words, she was still grateful for the empress's attitude. She felt that this mother of the world treated her like a mother and was very warm.

After a while, Shang Yiqing saw that it was getting late and left the palace.

On the way home, she kept thinking, what exactly is the meaning of this? Why were the words of the young eunuch completely different from the words of the emperor? Could it be that the emperor was comforting him? But thinking about it again, the Emperor's attitude clearly didn't seem fake. Could it be that he was suspicious?

As he thought of this, he quickly returned to the prince's mansion. Passing through the bamboo forest in front of him, he found himself at the Residence of Prince Rong. He didn't expect that as soon as he stepped into the forest, he would hear someone ask from afar, "Is it Princess Rong?"

Shang was also very surprised. Who would be in the forest at this time? Who else was waiting for him here? Unconsciously, he opened the curtain of the carriage and looked outside. He saw a person quietly standing in the bamboo forest under the moonlight, revealing a handsome and elegant face.

Shang Yiqing took in a breath and asked in surprise, "Prince Qi, why is it you? Why are you here? "

Dongfang Hao walked forward a few steps, and when he was very close to Shang Yuqing's palanquin, he answered, "I was just unable to sleep, so I went out for a walk. When I saw the words' Prince Rong's Mansion 'on the lantern in front of the palanquin, I rashly called out,' Princess Rong wouldn't mind, right? '"

"Nope." Shang Yiqing ordered the sedan to stop and walk out.

"It's so late, where did Prince Rong go?" Dongfang Hao asked.