I turned the cold palace into a paradise

Chapter 246 Night Detective

Yunyue and Xiao Yinmo traveled a long way and arrived two days later than Fubao.

After arriving in the capital exhausted, they went straight to the palace without stopping for a moment.

During the day, because Xiao Yinchen was always by Fubao's side, Yunyue and Xiao Yinmo had no chance to show up and meet Fubao. They could only wait anxiously for the right opportunity in secret.

After finally making it to nightfall, Fubao finally went to bed and fell asleep, and Xiao Yinchen also left. Yunyue seized this perfect opportunity to show up and scooped Fubao into the space.

When Fubao saw his parents suddenly appear in front of him, he jumped up with excitement and shouted with surprise on his face: "Mom!! Dad!! You're finally here! Fubao missed you so much!" Then he opened his arms and rushed towards Yunyue.

However, what Fubao never expected was that Yunyue ruthlessly reached out and pushed him away, scolding him angrily: "Humph! Brat, I see you are living a carefree life here, have you forgotten about us?" Yunyue couldn't help rolling her eyes while speaking. Although she didn't see what happened during the day, she heard it clearly.

I was secretly wondering in my heart whether this little guy took my previous instructions to heart!

"Hehe... Mom, don't be angry, how could your son forget you?" Seeing that the situation was not good, Fubao quickly put on a flattering smile.

But Yunyue didn't buy it, still said with a stern face: "Don't give me that! I see that you have a very good relationship with your second uncle who is the emperor! Do you know how cruel and ruthless he is! If something really happens, what will you ask your parents to do?" After saying that, Yunyue deliberately raised his palm, as if to spank Fubao's butt.

This time, Fubao was really scared. He quickly stepped back a few steps, looked at Yunyue pitifully and begged for mercy: "Mom, I know I was wrong, and I will never dare to do it again!"

Seeing Fubao like this, Yunyue couldn't bear it, so she put down her hand and sighed. Xiao Yinmo smiled and said, "Okay, Yue'er, Fubao is just a child, he will know his limits."

Then he squatted down and said to Fubao, "Your mother is also worried about you. Do you know that when your parents heard that you were arrested, they rushed here without stopping. They were worried about you all the way. Not only your parents. But also your godmother, godfather, and grandmother. They are all very worried..."

Fubao also knew how many people loved him, and he kept admitting his mistakes with tears in his eyes.

Yun Yue rolled her eyes at the father and son, "Forget it, forget it. I'll let you go this time. You were captured here out of necessity. But son, you have to remember your little tricks. The adults can see through them clearly. Don't be so willful in the future."

Fubao quickly agreed, "Mother, I understand."

At this time, there was a slight noise outside, and the three of them immediately became alert. Yunyue quickly threw Fubao out.

Fubao, who was thrown onto the bed, pretended to turn over and continued to pretend to sleep.

Xiao Yinchen lay in bed tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. It had been seven years since he ascended the throne, and he felt more tired every year.

I originally wanted to visit my mother's palace, but unknowingly I walked to the side hall where Fu Bao lived.

Xiao Yinchen stopped the eunuchs and palace maids from paying their respects, quietly opened the door, and walked towards Fubao's room. His steps were as light as a cat's, for fear of waking up the sleeping person.

Coming to the bed, he reached out his hand, slowly opened the curtains, and his eyes fell on the small figure.

Fubao lay on his side, quiet and well-behaved, which softened Xiao Yinchen's already cold heart.

Xiao Yinchen bent down, gently pulled up the quilt, carefully covered Fubao with it, and tucked the corners of the quilt carefully.

After doing all this, he did not leave immediately, but stood quietly beside the bed. Suddenly Xiao Yinchen smiled. He actually cared about the son of his most jealous brother.

And now I actually look like a person...

The late queen had also come to see him at night and tucked in the corners of her quilt. Was she in the same mood as himself at that time?

Xiao Yinchen really wanted to know, but he didn't want to know.

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After a while, he retracted his gaze, turned his head to look at a corner in the darkness, and said in a low voice: "Keep an eye on Fubao, if he disappears again this time, you should disappear with him..."

As soon as the words fell, a deep response sounded all around: "Yes!"

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After Xiao Yinchen left, Yunyue knew that Xiao Yinchen would not attack him, so she asked Fubao to sleep well. Then she and Xiao Yinmo left the side hall, split up, and began to explore the palace at night.

Yunyue went to the Queen. She wanted to know what the Liu family was planning. Xiao Yinchen had already known that the eldest prince was not his biological son, but he still kept silent. Moreover, he kept silent for five years. I think he must be planning a big move.

At this time, he captured Fubao and forced himself and Xiao Yinmo to act, which must be his preparation to close the net.

Yunyue and Xiao Yinmo wanted to be the mantis stalking the cicada while the oriole was waiting behind.

On the other hand, Xiao Yinmo went to the palace of the third prince. He wanted to see how his younger brother who used to follow him around was doing now.

When Xiao Yinmo stepped into the third prince's palace, he was surprised to find that the third princess was also there.

Time flies. Before Xiao Yinmo escaped from the palace, he glanced at his third brother. At that time, he was only seven years old and the third princess was five years old. They were still in their innocent age. But now, the one standing in front of him is already a grown man and a young girl. It's just that they don't have the vigor of young people.

At this moment, the third prince was softly comforting the third princess whose face was covered in tears.

"Brother...I really don't want to marry to the Kingdom of Li! I don't want to go there at all." The Third Princess tightly grasped the sleeves of the Third Prince, crying like a pear blossom in the rain, which made people feel pity. Although she wanted to leave the palace, she didn't want to go to the Kingdom of Li.

The Third Prince smiled helplessly and shook his head, sighing, "Little sister, this matter is not something you and I can control..."

"Then let's run away, just like our second sister did, and escape from this horrible place." The third princess raised her head with tears in her eyes, looking at her brother expectantly.

The third prince just raised his head silently, looked out the window, and muttered to himself with a lonely expression: "Escape? How easy is that... We can't escape at all..." Once upon a time, this palace was a warm place full of laughter and joy. It was their home.

However, since the second brother successfully ascended the throne and became emperor, this place has suddenly turned into a cage that restricts their freedom.

In the past, according to palace rules, once a prince turned ten, he should bid farewell to the queen and leave the palace to set up his own residence. This should have been a symbol of growth and independence, but now this convention has been ruthlessly broken.

Xiao Yinchen resolutely refused to let them leave the palace, and insisted on trapping them in this palace that looked magnificent on the outside but was chilling on the inside. He knew the reason behind his second brother's move, and that his second brother was afraid that he would covet the supreme throne.

But in fact, he never had the heart to fight for the throne. Deep in his heart, he only wanted to go back to the time when his elder brother was still alive. At that time, the brothers had a deep friendship, mutual love and respect. They spent countless happy times together, enjoying the warmth of family love without worries. But now, everything has changed, and the beauty of the past can only remain in the depths of memory forever.

The third princess' face was covered with tears and she cried heart-wrenchingly: "Why! Why did second brother treat us like this? Why did eldest brother only take second sister away and left us here? Wuuuu... I hate second brother and eldest brother too. He is obviously our eldest brother as well. Why did he just abandon us and leave us alone?" Her heartbroken cry echoed in the palace, making people feel sad.

Others may not know the reason, but those in the palace know it very well. The women who have been following Qingzhou Yunyue are all concubines who were banished to the cold palace in the past. Moreover, Concubine Liu and Princess Anle are also among them.

Faced with his sister's crying and accusations, the third prince stood silently by and never said a word.

In fact, he didn't hate his elder brother as much as his younger sister did. After all, it was their own family that first betrayed their elder brother.

However, even though he understood these truths in his heart, after being trapped and depressed in this deep palace for too long, a trace of resentment gradually grew in his heart without him realizing it.

At this moment, looking at the familiar yet cold palace wall in front of him, the third prince's eyes were filled with confusion and helplessness.

How he longed to escape from this cage that restricted his freedom. Even if he would no longer be a noble prince, as long as he could gain true freedom, that would be enough.