Volume 1: The Stormy Weather of Regency 058 Has the Emperor Changed?

  Mo Hanjin was pondering how to handle the current affairs in his memorial, when suddenly a pair of arms wrapped around him from behind, and the voice that reached his ears was like a gentle breeze that quietly blew into his heart. His hand holding the brush paused, and the ink dripped onto the memorial, spreading out...

  What did she say? He was startled by this voice, his mind dazed, his body stiffened and didn't dare to move.

  Feng Ao Tian saw his appearance, and the inexplicable melancholy in her heart dissipated. She leaned to one side, and gently kissed his cheek, then withdrew her arms from around his neck. "You haven't eaten all day, aren't you hungry?"

  Mu Hanjin followed the sound, slightly tilting her eyes to meet hers, which remained as calm as ever. She quickly retracted her thoughts, thinking that what she had just heard must have been an illusion born from his over-concentration. How could she possibly say something that would make him so uneasy?

  He gently put down the red brush and got up from the couch, standing respectfully in front of Feng Ao Tian, "Your Highness."

  "Let's go." Feng Ao Tian habitually held his slightly cool hand and slowly left the study.

  Mu Hanjin followed her, sizing her up, and that voice couldn't be shaken off from his heart for a long time? However, seeing that she didn't seem to have any issues, it seemed like what he just said was just a fleeting thought, not worth mentioning. A strange feeling flashed through his mind, if she were serious, how should he respond?

  For the past two years, he has been thinking day and night about escaping this prison, this inescapable shackle. Could it be that because of his changes over the past few days, he will spend the rest of his life with her? No, he can't do it. However, fate is unavoidable, and today's strange phenomenon is what supports his hope for survival.

  The two of them walked slowly to the table and sat down, where Feng Ao Tian handed him a bowl of soup that had been prepared long ago. He raised his eyes and looked at Lord Feng, "Three times a day, how could you forget today?"

  "The old slave will certainly remember, and will not dare to forget later." Feng Gonggong hastily smiled and responded, but in his heart he was unwilling. What exactly was the relationship between Mu Hanjin and that mysterious black-clothed person? He had yet to investigate clearly, and besides, these past few days the Wang Manor had been quite unstable, so how could he have the leisure to focus on serving this careless master.

  Mo Hanjin took the bowl of soup and drank it all without leaving a single drop, then picked up his chopsticks and ate quietly. Feng Ao Tian also didn't speak, following him as he ate at a moderate pace.

  The large bedroom was very quiet, except for the occasional sound of bowls and chopsticks and chewing sounds, everything seemed very peaceful. After finishing dinner, Feng Ao Tian stood up by herself, thinking that Ye Xiao had gone through this ordeal, now it's time to rest well, all things can be asked again when she returns tomorrow morning, but for now, the most urgent thing is the stack of memorials in the study room.

  Feng Ao Tian turned his gaze and looked at Feng Gong Gong, "Go to the palace and invite the Emperor over."

  "Yes." Lord Feng was taken aback, wondering what the Emperor's business was in coming here at such a late hour. However, he did not dare disobey his master's orders, so he turned around and went to give instructions.

  Feng Ao Tian raised his eyes and looked at Mu Han Jin, "Have you finished reviewing all the memorials?"

  "There are still a few left." Mu Hanjin replied in a low voice.

  "Alright, let's go." Feng Ao Tian said, and then stood up, holding Mu Han Jin's hand as they entered the study.

  The two of them sat face to face on the soft couch, Mu Hanjin continued to review the memorials in front of him, while Feng Ao Tian picked up the reviewed documents for final approval.

  According to the law, these memorials would eventually be presented to the Emperor for final approval. However, since Feng Ao Tian took over as regent, this system has undergone some changes. As the Emperor is still young and unable to take personal charge of government, such matters are now handled by the Regent King with full authority.

  Feng Ao Tian held the folded paper in one hand, gazing at it while holding a red pen in the other, making his final annotations. The palace lanterns cast a soft glow, illuminating the two people's elegant faces.

  Marquis Feng ordered Si Xi to go to the palace, and Si Xi took a shortcut, arriving at the East Palace gate in less than half an hour, where he showed his token and entered the Emperor's bedroom.

  Feng Yuzhen was just about to go to bed when De Fu came in to report, "Your Majesty, the Regent King requests that you move your residence to the Regent King's palace."

  Feng Yu got up from the dragon bed, thinking to himself, why did the Regent King call him at this time? However, recalling last night's events and today's words of the Regent King, he put aside his thoughts and said in a low voice, "Get dressed!"

  At the same time, in the Empress Dowager's palace, Xing Zhiyan also quickly received the news. Her eyes flickered slightly as she immediately left her palace and headed towards the Emperor's bedroom.

  Feng Yu wore his clothes properly and stepped out of the imperial bedroom. If it were usual, he would have informed the empress dowager of every word and action, but today, he didn't report to her and took matters into his own hands instead.

  "Your Majesty, it's so late, where are you going?" Xing Ziyuan saw the figure of Feng Yujiao stepping out of the Emperor's bedroom, and she felt that her son had changed. In the past, no matter where he went, he would always let her make the decision.

  "Junior son greets mother!" Feng Yuqi raised his eyes and met Xiang Yiyans gaze, only then did he realize that he had not informed his mother, and couldn't help but feel a twinge of guilt, respectfully calling out.

  Xing Zhiyan calmly walked up to him, "Your Majesty, it's already midnight and the dew is heavy. Where are you going?"

  "After Empress Dowager, Regent King Shu sent someone into the palace to convey a message, saying that there is an important matter to discuss with the Crown Prince." Feng Yurou replied truthfully.

  "What's going on?" Xing Zhiyan sized up the Feng Yujiao in front of her, seeing that his expression was as usual, she finally put her mind at ease, it seemed she had been worrying too much.

  "I don't know, it's said to be an urgent matter." Feng Yu Qi naturally didn't know about the events that occurred at the Regent King's palace during the day. For the entire afternoon, he was lost in thought, thinking about his current relationship with the Regent King, and also about external matters, which he had learned from his mother. After all, the imperial guards were entirely under his mother's control, listening to her orders, while he was just a nominal emperor.

  Xing Zhiyan glanced sideways, sweeping her gaze over the crowd of servants below the steps, and said in a low voice, "Who is it that has come to report?"

  Si Xi stood not far away, seeing Tai Hou in distress, hastily stepped forward, knelt on the ground, "Reporting to Tai Hou Niang Niang, it's this humble servant."

  "Do you know why the Regent King summoned His Majesty in the middle of the night?" Xing Zhiyan asked coldly, gazing down at the kneeling Si Xi.

  "I wouldn't dare disturb Your Majesty in the middle of the night, even if I had the courage to do so, unless it was a matter of utmost urgency." Si Xi hastily replied.

  Xing Zhiyan's eyes flashed with a cold light, and after a moment of contemplation, she turned to Feng Yuqi and said in a gentle voice, "Since the matter is urgent, then His Majesty will go there in person to take a look."

  "Yes, Mother Empress." Feng Yuqi slowly responded, then turned around and sat in the dragon sedan chair, leaving the Imperial Bedroom.

  Xing Zhiyan's eyes flashed with a cold glint, and she said in a low voice, "Keep a closer eye on her for me. I'd like to see what tricks she has up her sleeve."

  Digression

  Hehe...... I absolutely won't tell you guys what will happen after Xiao Huangdi is gone...... Haha......

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