In Huaman Palace, as soon as Xin Yeheng learned that Wei Shuxuan was coming to visit his sleeping quarters, he told the kitchen in advance to prepare the snacks she liked so that she could enjoy them as soon as she arrived.
"Her Majesty the Queen is arriving!" Along with a shrill eunuch's voice, Xin Yeheng's heart couldn't help but flutter with excitement. He quickly got up from his chair and strode to the front door of the main hall. As soon as he saw Wei Shuxuan, he immediately bowed to her.
"Greetings to Her Majesty the Queen! May Her Majesty live long, long, and ever longer!"
Wei Shuxuan didn't expect Xin Yeheng to pay such a grand salute to her. She coughed lightly. "Alright, alright. Get up quickly! All of you, step back. I have something to talk to Prince Eleven about."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
After all the maids and eunuchs around had retreated, Wei Shuxuan let out a sigh of relief and quickly sat down at the table full of snacks. "With so many people around, I really felt embarrassed to eat."
"It's okay, Sister Xuan. If anyone dares to slander you, I'll be the first to punish them."
Xin Yeheng had reverted to the old Sima Yongheng who liked to cling to Wei Shuxuan. Seeing that he was still the same as before, Wei Shuxuan felt relieved. "I'm relieved to see you like this."
"Sister Xuan, why do you say that?" Xin Yeheng looked at Wei Shuxuan in confusion.
"After all, we were companions on a trip together. I've always regarded you as my own younger brother. At that time, when you said you didn't recognize me, I was really sad. But then I thought that maybe you had your own difficulties and kept comforting myself. Now that I know you were just pretending not to recognize me, I feel at ease."
"I'm sorry, Sister Xuan. I made you worry about me..." Xin Yeheng felt extremely guilty when he heard what Wei Shuxuan said. "If I had explained it to you from the beginning, you wouldn't have had to worry for so long."
"It's not like that. If you had told me from the start, maybe Qi Ha'er would have quickly noticed that you were no longer under his control. By then, we wouldn't have known how this whole thing would develop."
The two chatted for a while longer. Then Wei Shuxuan thought it was time to get to the point. "By the way, Yongheng, there's something I want to discuss with you."
"What is it?" Xin Yeheng took a sip of tea.
"It's about your grandfather..." Wei Shuxuan told Xin Yeheng what Bai Yue had told her and Xin Zizhao last night.
Unexpectedly, Wei Shuxuan thought Xin Yeheng would defend Sima Tianhai, but he didn't. "Sister Xuan, I understand. But I hope I can handle this matter myself. I won't let Sima Tianhai's plan succeed."
Looking at Xin Yeheng's expression, Wei Shuxuan asked, "Do you... do you hate your grandfather very much?"
"Yes, I do. I hate him so much. If it weren't for him, maybe my mother and I would have been living a good life here long ago. My mother wouldn't have died of illness because we had no money to buy medicine. It's all his fault. I must seek justice for my mother."
The hysteria in his voice made Wei Shuxuan think that Xin Yeheng must have had a very good relationship with his mother. Otherwise, he wouldn't have shown such a hateful expression.
"I won't say anything about your thoughts, but I hope you'll never let hatred blind your eyes. Do you understand?" Wei Shuxuan patted the back of Xin Yeheng's hand.
".... I understand, Sister Xuan."
Since Xin Yeheng heard Wei Shuxuan mention the matter of Qiangfeng Kingdom wanting to be on good terms with Yulong Kingdom before, he asked her, "Sister Xuan, didn't Qiangfeng Kingdom say they wanted to be on good terms with Yulong Kingdom before? Why is there no further news about it?"
"There was such a thing. By the way, how did you know about this?" Wei Shuxuan turned to look at Xin Yeheng.
"Once I saw Qi Ha'er and his servants entering the palace on the street. Later, I heard about it from Father."
"At first, they said they wanted to be on good terms. But later, because they sent a poisonous treasure, we didn't want to be on good terms with Qiangfeng Kingdom anymore. That treasure was a mirror that would release a deadly poison when exposed to strong light. If one accidentally inhaled the toxin, they would surely die of cerebral hemorrhage within three days."
Hearing this, Xin Yeheng immediately became interested. "There's actually such a treasure? Where is this mirror now?"
"It seems to be placed in the palace cellar," Wei Shuxuan looked at Xin Yeheng suspiciously. "Yongheng, what do you want to do? What do you want to do with this mirror? That mirror is very dangerous!"
"No, I'm just asking out of curiosity."
"You're really just asking out of curiosity. Don't even think about having any ideas about the Fengyu Mirror. Do you understand?" Seeing Xin Yeheng nodding obediently, Wei Shuxuan then continued. "Actually, at that time, I suspected that Qiangfeng Kingdom sent this mirror to us just to poison Xin Zizhao. After poisoning Xin Zizhao, Qiangfeng Kingdom could take advantage of our weakness and occupy Yulong Kingdom."
"I think so too..." Xin Yeheng echoed Wei Shuxuan's words.
The setting sun shone into the main hall of Huaman Palace. The light was not strong enough and could only reach the edge of the table. Wei Shuxuan looked at the somewhat dim room. "It seems to be getting late. Yongheng, let's stop chatting here today. It's time for me to go back. I'll come to see you when I'm free."
"Okay, Sister Xuan."
Wei Shuxuan had only taken a few steps when she turned back. "By the way, Yongheng, if you want to deal with Sima Tianhai yourself, I can talk to Xin Zizhao for you."
"Okay, thank you, Sister Xuan."
"Why are you saying thank you? We're so familiar with each other. Alright, bye."
Looking at the smile on Wei Shuxuan's face, Xin Yeheng felt as if he had regained his family affection. The feeling he had when he was with his mother reappeared. It was as warm as being in a vibrant spring, with flowers flying everywhere.
Xin Yeheng watched Wei Shuxuan's departing back and silently made up his mind in his heart. He would surely protect his Sister Xuan and the people she loved.
Wei Shuxuan returned to Fenghe Hall. Xin Zizhao had been waiting for her in the main hall for a long time. As soon as he heard the footsteps, he knew it was her. "Finally decided to come back? How's it going with Yeheng?"
"Don't you know who I am?" Wei Shuxuan looked at Xin Zizhao proudly. "Yongheng said he wants to deal with Sima Tianhai himself and asked if you could give him this chance. Xin Zizhao, will you give him this chance?"
"Can he be impartial?" Xin Zizhao turned his head and looked at Wei Shuxuan's face.
"He said he hates Sima Tianhai very much and wants to avenge himself."