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Since the Empress Dowager decided to let the Little Prince return to Mu Junqi's side, the entire harem was once again shocked. No one expected that everything that had happened would gradually return to its original trajectory with the passage of time, further underscoring the Empress's position in the Emperor's heart, which only fueled jealousy.
Ever since the Little Prince returned that day, Qinxiang Garden has been filled with laughter. Mu Junqi felt that she truly understood what real happiness was; it was as if everything that had happened before was merely a dream. Every day, just seeing the Little Prince's small figure brought her immense satisfaction.
Recently, Mo Xiao Li had been staying at Tianming Palace due to court affairs and had little time to accompany them. He would only join them for lunch, but even so, Mu Junqi felt happy. Sometimes she wondered if this was just a dream, fearing that one day she would wake up and find everything gone.
The weather was clear and gradually warming up. The entire harem began to feel lively. Watching the good weather outside, the Little Prince babbled away, and Ziyue walked over to Mu Junqi and smiled, saying, "Your Highness, I think the Little Prince wants to go out and play. He hasn't been out much all winter. The weather is nice today; let's take him out for a bit."
Seeing the Little Prince like this made Mu Junqi smile as well. She turned to Liu Wet Nurse beside her and asked, "Has the Little Prince eaten today?"
"I fed him a while ago. If you want to go out, I can accompany you."
Hearing this, Mu Junqi smiled at Huixin nearby and said, "Let's get ready and take him out for a stroll now. It's been a long time since I've had a good outing myself."
"Yes, I'll prepare right away."
Once everyone was ready, they set off in high spirits. The Little Prince was exceptionally excited; perhaps it had been so long since he had been outside that he found the air fresher than ever before. Unconsciously, his mood improved as well. When they reached the Imperial Garden, some flowers were already blooming. Looking at the vibrant scene, Mu Junqi turned to Ziyue and said, "I didn't expect there would be flowers blooming in March already; this year is much warmer than previous years."
"Yes, it seems this will be a bountiful year."
Before she could finish speaking, a charming voice rang out, "I thought who it was; it's the Empress!"
Everyone looked up to see Qian Zhao Yi approaching with two palace maids. They hadn't expected to run into her after such a long time apart, which made them feel somewhat irritated, but they still looked over and said, "Oh, it's Sister Zhao Yi..."
"Your servant pays respects to the Empress," Qian Zhao Yi said as she bowed to Mu Junqi.
"Get up—"
After Qian Zhao Yi stood up, she looked Mu Junqi up and down, then smiled at Little Prince and said, "I didn't expect that after such a long time without seeing you, Little Prince has grown so much." As she spoke, she moved closer to Little Prince, reaching out to touch his cheek.
Ziyue, holding Little Prince, subtly stepped back to avoid her reaching hand, while Mu Junqi coincidentally said, "If Sister Zhao Yi has nothing else to attend to, may I invite you to stroll through the garden with me? It has been a long time since I came out, and I didn't expect it to be so beautiful."
Qian Zhao Yi awkwardly withdrew her hand, and then Peach behind her said, "Peach, do we have anything planned later?"
"Replying to Your Highness, there is nothing scheduled for now," Peach respectfully answered.
Only then did Qian Zhao Yi turn around and say, "In that case, your servant will accompany the Empress for a stroll." She then walked alongside Mu Junqi slowly.
Not long after they started walking, Qian Zhao Yi spoke up again: "Actually, during this time, I have thought a lot. There are some things I feel should be clarified with you, but... I just don't know how to say it..." As she spoke, she lowered her head and looked at her toes.
Seeing Qian Zhao Yi like this, Mu Junqi frowned slightly. Ziyue quietly tugged at her hem and subtly signaled with her eyes.
Before she could say anything, Qian Zhao Yi continued: "In the past, I was immature and made many mistakes that implicated my father. Recently, due to an incident, he has been placed under house arrest by the Emperor. He is getting old now, so I don't want to see him continue to suffer. My father has always been loyal to the Emperor, so I hope Your Highness can plead for him with the Emperor. There must be some misunderstanding; my father would never do such a thing..." As she spoke, she knelt on the ground with tears in her eyes.
Faced with such a sudden scene, Mu Junqi couldn't help but take a step back. After pondering for a moment, she said: "The matters of the previous dynasty are not something we concubines can interfere with. You entered the palace earlier than I did; you naturally understand the rules involved. Therefore, I hope you can understand my difficulties. If Kang Daren is truly wronged, the Emperor will certainly give him justice. If not, then whoever it is cannot be forgiven. So this matter is something I cannot assist you with; you may leave—" She prepared to turn away.
However, Qian Zhao Yi did not give her that opportunity. She suddenly grabbed her hem and knelt on the ground in tears saying: "Empress, can you really stand by and do nothing? Can you really watch my father be wrongfully executed?"
"This Palace" said, "If it is a wrongful accusation, then the Emperor will definitely handle it. I hope Sister Zhao Yi understands." After saying this, she turned and left.
Not far out, Peach helped Qian Zhao Yi up. The originally tear-filled eyes instantly turned fierce, her hands tightly clenched, nails digging into her flesh. Then she coldly said, "Mu Junqi, you really think of yourself as the Empress. I will remember what happened today. One day, I will make you understand what it means to wish for death." After saying this, she wiped away her tears and turned to leave.
Shortly after Mu Junqi walked out, Ziyue spoke up, "You must be careful. Qian Zhao Yi definitely has no good intentions. She clearly knows the consequences of a concubine interfering in politics but still let you take action. This way, it's killing two birds with one stone. You must not be fooled."
"This Palace certainly understands," Mu Junqi replied, "I just don't know what Prime Minister Kang has done. I wonder if the Emperor is dealing with this matter recently."
Behind her, Huixin stepped forward and whispered, "Your Highness, are you missing the Emperor?"
Mu Junqi's face instantly turned red as she shyly said, "Huixin, you are becoming more and more unrestrained."
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