"No, it's actually I who have troubled the prime minister," the emperor said.
"Based on the information submitted from Kohler Town, there's no way to uncover the truth of the incident," Xin Zizhao flipped through the memorials and investigation results beside him. "Moreover, I highly suspect that a mysterious force stationed there is behind it."
Dan Linghai was taken aback. "Your Majesty, why do you think so?"
"According to the reports from the spies I sent, there are always opposing voices on the border regarding some of my decisions. I'm wondering if someone is trying to drive a wedge between me and the people of the Royal Dragon Kingdom?"
"Your Majesty, do you mean there's a spy?" Dan Linghai asked suspiciously.
"I'm not sure either. That's why I'm thinking of going there in person to find out the root cause of the matter."
"I suggest, Your Majesty, if you're going to the border for investigation, it's best to bring General Long An and Young General Zi An with you."
Hearing Dan Linghai's words, Xin Zizhao gave him a puzzled look. "What's the reason?"
"Because General Long An and the late General Weitu once saved the people on the border there. The people there trust those two generals extremely. If you want to investigate the strange things that happened on the border, bringing General Long An will ensure everything goes smoothly. However, Your Majesty..." Dan Linghai didn't finish his words. He looked at Xin Zizhao with a nervous expression.
Xin Zizhao understood the meaning in Dan Linghai's eyes and smiled. "Prime minister, don't worry. I won't be dissatisfied with General Long An just because he's highly respected by the people on the border. I don't really care about such things. Well, if there's nothing else, you can go back and rest."
"Yes, Your Majesty. I'll take my leave."
Before leaving the imperial study, Dan Linghai took another look at Xin Zizhao, who was burying his head in work, then walked out of the door of the imperial study. He walked quickly on the way out of the palace with a somewhat solemn expression.
In the Fenghe Palace, Wei Shuxuan looked at Ge Zian in surprise. He had come to find her right after the court session. "Zian, why are you here?"
"Can't I come and see my dry sister?" Ge Zian gave Wei Shuxuan a handsome smile.
"Of course you can. Brother Zian, you should also pay more attention to your marriage. By the way, how's your progress with the Ninth Princess?"
Wei Shuxuan dismissed the maids serving in the main hall. Then she heard Ge Zian's reply. "We haven't made any progress. Moreover, I'm innocent with the Ninth Princess. Xu'er, don't talk nonsense and damage the Ninth Princess's reputation."
"Humph, I don't believe you two are innocent. The girl is so active in pursuing you. Can't you be a bit more responsive instead of being like a wooden block?" Wei Shuxuan looked at Ge Zian angrily.
However, Ge Zian didn't continue on this topic.
Wei Shuxuan felt helpless and had no choice but to say, "Alright, I won't talk about this with you anymore. Did you come to find me for something?"
He was so busy arguing with Wei Shuxuan that he almost forgot about the important matter.
"Right, it's about Sima Yongheng," Ge Zian said. Hearing Sima Yongheng's name, Wei Shuxuan immediately looked at him. "What's wrong with Yongheng?"
"He said he has something to talk to you about. I think he probably knows that you're going out of the palace with the emperor in a few days. Maybe he wants to go out with you."
"What's the reason?" Wei Shuxuan asked.
"I've asked him, but he's not willing to tell me. So he asked me to come and invite you out for a talk."
"This kid..." Wei Shuxuan helplessly rubbed her forehead. "Alright, I got it. I'll go back to General Long An's mansion with you later."
However, she had to tell the Grand Eunuch Li before going out. Otherwise, Xin Zizhao would be angry if he came back and couldn't find her.
"That's it. Then I'll leave it to you, Grand Eunuch Li."
"Your Majesty the Queen, you can go ahead. This servant will truthfully convey your words to the emperor."
At General Long An's mansion.
Wei Shuxuan called Sima Yongheng into Ge Long'an's study. She sat there quietly sipping tea. "Alright, Yongheng. Now that I'm here, you can tell me the reason why you want to go out with me."
"......Sister Xu, are you all going to the border?" Sima Yongheng hesitated for a moment but still asked.
Wei Shuxuan thought for a while. "It should be. I'm not sure either. Xin Zizhao didn't tell me in detail. But if Zian said so, I think there's a high possibility. Why? Do you want to go to the border?"
"Yes, I want to go to the border to find my family."
"Your family?" Wei Shuxuan looked at him in surprise. "Didn't you say your mother is already dead? And you don't know where your father is either, right?"
"I did say that. But before my mother died, she told me that if I wanted to find my relatives, I should go to Lopu Town on the border and show the jade pendant around my neck. Then someone would know."
Listening to Sima Yongheng's words, Wei Shuxuan felt a bit puzzled. She frowned beautifully. If showing the jade pendant around his neck would make someone know, did it mean that many people on the border were familiar with the pattern on this jade pendant? And Yongheng's family in Lopu Town might be some wealthy family.
"It's not that I can't take you there, but I have to ask Xin Zizhao first. I can't just casually agree to you on such matters. Do you understand?"
"......I understand......" Sima Yongheng felt a bit depressed. Ge Zian was really right. His Sister Xu didn't refuse him directly, but she didn't agree either. He really had to get that man's approval.
"Alright, alright. Don't be unhappy. Sister Xu will try her best to fight for you."
"Thank you, Sister Xu."
"Alright, go back and study hard."
After chatting briefly with Sima Yongheng, Wei Shuxuan walked out of the study. However, she didn't plan to have lunch there today. Just as she walked to the pavilion, she saw Ge Zian sitting in the pavilion sipping tea. "So, did you agree to Yongheng's request?"
"No. I said I have to go back and ask Xin Zizhao."
"So, what's the reason for him to accompany us?"
Wei Shuxuan took the tea that Ge Zian offered her. "He said his mother told him before she died that his relatives should be in Lopu Town. I guess they should be his mother's relatives."