C124 A fortuitous encounter with an old friend

The morning of the second day in the palace. The emperor stood by the window with a face full of weariness. It seemed that after returning to the palace, he had not slept at all, so it was unknown what he was thinking about …

At this moment, the eunuch came in and said, Your majesty, it is time to go to court.

Then he walked over to support the Emperor before heading to the throne room …

Phoenix Pavilion.

The Yan Fei sat in front of the bronze mirror, the mama behind her carefully dressed her up. The phoenix hairpin, steps, and other decorations were all inserted into her head, making her look extremely graceful and elegant. She said to the mama: "In a while, when the time comes, when the time comes, you can go and invite His Highness the Crown Prince over."

"Yes, esteemed …"

Although Yan Fei was dressed meticulously, she could not hide her recent emaciation. In these few days, because he lost the blood bead, the emperor had not visited him for a long time, so he must be extremely resentful towards him, and have already lost the love he had. If this continued, Yan Fei would really cripple him, and the more he thought about it, the more afraid he became, so he had to think of a way.

The mama brought Xuanyuan Qingtian to the Phoenix Maiden Pavilion. Seeing Yan Fei sitting in a daze at the table, Xuanyuan Qingtian was startled. He thought to himself, "When has matriarch ever experienced such a situation?

"matriarch, how have you been?" Xuanyuan Qingtian stepped forward and asked.

When Yan Fei saw Xuanyuan Qingtian, a smile appeared on his face as well. "Tian Er, you're here."

"matriarch, are you still in a daze for the matter regarding the blood droplets?"

"The reason I called you over today is to discuss this with you. Do you know how long it has been since your father has come to my place? He must be blaming me, but I did not keep the blood bead well, which was why he lost it. I do, but I'm afraid your royal father will blame you. "

"Then, what countermeasures does matriarch have in mind?"

"Didn't your royal father get Xuanyuan Zhan to investigate? Then you must keep an eye on Xuanyuan Zhan's movements. Once he finds the blood bead, send someone to take it away. Let us present the blood bead to the emperor.

As expected, when Yan Fei and Xuanyuan Qingtian were together, they couldn't come up with anything good …

Xuanyuan Qingtian narrowed his eyes. Actually, even if Yan Fei didn't tell him, just based on his viciousness, he would still think of doing something like this. He said, "matriarch, don't worry, I will definitely find a drop of blood and present it to royal father!"

The Yan Fei nodded. Xuanyuan Qingtian consoled him for a while, and the Yan Fei let him leave.

"If there is nothing else, you can withdraw!" Xuanyuan Mo sat restlessly on the dragon throne. How could Xuanyuan Mo not be nervous after losing the drop of blood? He even had to pretend as if nothing had happened in the great hall to pacify the ministers. After the ministers heard what Xuanyuan Mo had said, they did not say anything else and left.

Xuanyuan Zhan had also wanted to leave, but he did not expect Xuanyuan Mo to stop him. "Zhan'er, you stay." Xuanyuan Zhan turned around and looked at Xuanyuan Mo's pale and powerless face. In order to allow Xuanyuan Qingtian to ascend to the throne, Xuanyuan Mo would make things difficult for Xuanyuan Zhan at every turn. Xuanyuan Zhan was also completely disappointed in his own father, but after seeing Xuanyuan Mo toiling day and night for this matter, Xuanyuan Zhan felt an additional sliver of pity.

"I wonder what else royal father has." After the ministers had all left, Xuanyuan Zhan asked Xuanyuan Mo curiously. Last time, when he asked about the progress of the blood bead investigation, Xuanyuan Zhan said that he did not have much progress, and he did not know what Xuanyuan Mo would ask him about this time.

"The spies from outside the palace came to report last night. There are some mysterious people in the capital. I wonder if Zhan'er knows." When Xuanyuan Mo thought back to what he had said to Xiao Mingmo last night, he felt that Xiao Mingmo was a little strange, and intentionally or unintentionally told Xuanyuan Zhan the news.

"I, your son, do not know of mysterious people." Xuanyuan Zhan couldn't figure out what Xuanyuan Mo wanted to do, so he answered honestly.

"According to the reports of the scouts, that person is most likely from the Xiao family." Xuanyuan Mo told Xuanyuan Zhan about this matter with his own plans.

"royal father suspects that the loss of the blood droplets is related to the Xiao family. But it has been a very long time since the Xiao family has brazenly come to the capital. " Xuanyuan Zhan revealed what Xuanyuan Mo was going to say, and Xuanyuan Zhan began to doubt what he was about to say.

"It's not like you don't know the use of this bead of blood. Although it's good, but …" The Xiao family has always hoped that it would not remain in this world. This time, the Xiao family suddenly came to the capital, not letting others not doubt them! " Xuanyuan Mo told Xuanyuan Zhan his guess.

"This son understands what to do now, and will take his leave first." Of course, Xuanyuan Zhan knew that Xuanyuan Mo telling him all of this wasn't because he was discussing something with him, but because he just hoped that Xuanyuan Zhan could help him investigate this matter.

Xuanyuan Mo nodded at Xuanyuan Zhan and left in a hurry. Xuanyuan Mo looked at Xuanyuan Zhan's leaving figure and felt that Xuanyuan Zhan was smarter than him, but Xuanyuan Zhan was too smart.

After all, when Xuanyuan Mo helped Xuanyuan Qingtian previously, why did he tell him about the matter of the Xiao family coming to the capital? If that was the case, wouldn't he have done a great service to find the Blood Bead first? Xuanyuan Zhan thought about it for a long time, but still couldn't figure out what Xuanyuan Mo's intentions were.

"Go and investigate if the Xiao family is here." Xuanyuan Zhan was still worried so he sent Lei Yushandian to investigate the matter. After Lei Yushandian accepted the mission, he immediately went to complete it.

Lei Yushandian returned during dinner time.

"Prince …" Seeing that Feng Yu and Dou Dou were both there, Lei Yu called out to Xuanyuan Zhan. Xuanyuan Zhan then stood up and left. Feng Yu felt that Xuanyuan Zhan and Lei Yushandian had mysteriously said something else, and were still hiding something in front of him.

"How's the investigation going?" Xuanyuan Zhan knew that Lei Yushandian had definitely come back with news, otherwise Lei Yushandian would not have come back. Xuanyuan Zhan understood this very well, and felt that Lei Yushandian was very good at handling matters.

"It's just as what the Prince said. There was indeed a member of the Xiao family that snuck into the capital last night." Lightning reported the information she had gathered.

"But have you found out who it is?" Xuanyuan Zhan wanted to know who the Xiao Family was.

"This subordinate was unable to find out who this person was due to my incompetence. I only knew that it was a young man." Lei Yu also did not manage to find anything, and could only reply Xuanyuan Zhan truthfully.

"Alright, I understand. You can leave first, remember not to make this matter known." Xuanyuan Zhan instructed Lei Yushandian, expressionless.

"Your subordinate will take his leave first." With that, Lei Yushandian went back to rest.

Xuanyuan Zhan returned to the dining table and continued eating with Feng Yu and Dou Dou.

"What is so mysterious that we have to go out and talk about it?" Feng Yu had always known that Xuanyuan Zhan was hiding something from him, and now, even Lei Yushandian had to avoid him when reporting this matter to him, so Feng Yu was feeling extremely unhappy in her heart.

"It's nothing big, just a matter of the imperial court. Don't worry, it's not that big of a deal." Xuanyuan Zhan casually found an excuse to cover up his Phoenix Feather, Xuanyuan Zhan didn't wish for Feng Yu to be involved in this as well. Feng Yu naturally understood that Xuanyuan Zhan was trying to reason with his, but Feng Yu did not pursue the matter any further. She knew that even if he continued to question him, Xuanyuan Zhan would still find an excuse to lie to his.

After dinner, Xuanyuan Zhan went to the study room and thought back to what Xuanyuan Mo had said to him today. Xuanyuan Zhan did not expect that Xuanyuan Mo actually did not lie to him this time and instead told him the truth about the news. Xuanyuan Zhan knew that this blood bead had a strong power, but he knew how cruel it was for the sake of refining a blood bead.

Xuanyuan Zhan thought that if the blood droplets fell into the hands of the bad guys, the consequences would be unthinkable. But if, like Xuanyuan Mo said, the one who stole the blood droplets was from the Xiao Family, then it might also be a good thing. But now that Xuanyuan Mo had handed the matter of finding the Blood Bead over to him, if he was unable to find the Blood Bead, Xuanyuan Zhan would also be in trouble.

The more Xuanyuan Zhan thought about it, the more he felt that this matter was getting interesting. This Xiao Family was truly something that he could unwittingly talk about stealing Blood Beads from the Yan Fei. It seemed that the Xiao Family was quite capable, so Xuanyuan Zhan felt that he should find a time to meet this Xiao Family member.

The next day, Dou Dou was making a ruckus in his room, wanting to bring Feng Yu out to play.

"No, no, I don't want to eat. I just eat and sleep. I haven't gone out to play in a long time." Dou Dou said angrily as he did not get up from bed nor did he eat.

"young son, stop messing around, can this servant help you buy some fun things?" Seeing Dou Dou's temper, Wan Er did not know what to do to coax him.

"No, if you don't listen, then I'm going out myself." Dou Dou covered himself in the blanket and did not come out. Wan Er truly had no other way to deal with Dou Dou, so he directly went to report this matter to Feng Yu.

"There's really nothing that can be done about it, Servant Wang. young son has always kept himself under the blanket, he doesn't eat nor does he come out." Wan Er wanted to cry, but no tears would come out of his eyes. Sometimes, when facing Feng Yu and Dou Dou, he really didn't know what to do.

"Alright, I understand. I'll go take a look." Feng Yu followed Wan Er to his room when he heard his temper.

"The lazybones are up." Feng Yu pulled on Dou Dou's blanket and cried out.

"Mother, you came to take Dou Dou out to play." The moment Dou Dou heard Feng Yu's voice, he immediately jumped out from under the quilt and said.

"Okay, yes, but only if you listen to me obediently." Feng Yu really was something that Dou Dou owed him in his previous life.

"Alright, Dou Dou will definitely be obedient, as long as mother can bring me out to play." After reaching his goal, Dou Dou was straightforward. He agreed to Feng Yu's conditions.

Feng Yu indicated for Wan Er to prepare some food and came over with a meaningful glance. Seeing that Dou Dou had become more obedient again, Wan Er was very happy.

"Mother Dou Dou wants to go listen to books. It's been a long time since I've heard the stories of those heroes. Even when Dou Dou grows up, he will become a hero." Dou Dou said in a spoiled manner. In the past, Feng Yu had frequently brought Dou Dou to Pear Garden to listen to plays, and before this, it was also because sshe had nothing better to do, so he had to listen to some interesting things to pass the time.

"Alright, alright. Mother will agree to it." Feng Yu had always been very gentle towards Dou Dou, but as her mother, Feng Yu was still very outstanding.

After getting dressed, Feng Yu prepared to leave with Dou Dou.

When Dou Dou went outside, he was like a bird out of its cage. When he saw anything interesting, he would immediately run over to take a look. Soon, he arrived at Pear Garden. Dou Dou hurriedly pulled Feng Yu and slipped inside.

"Give us a seat." Feng Yu said coldly to the waiter and placed the money on the table.

When the waiter saw the money that Feng Yu took out, he felt that Feng Yu was very generous, so he very attentively led the way for Feng Yu and Dou Dou.

"This way, please." The waiter brought Feng Yu and Dou Dou upstairs to have a nice seat. Seeing that the waiter politely gave him some crushed silver, the waiter could only grin and leave.

"Mother is about to start." Dou Dou opened his eyes wide, waiting for the storyteller, but he didn't forget to remind Feng Yu that it was about to begin. Feng Yu looked at Dou Dou with a very obedient expression.

"Speaking of last time …" Feng Yu also heard it, but when she heard the story, Dou Dou even shouted back loudly in applause.