Chapter 363: The World Is Full of Twists and Turns

"So that's it." Defei smiled unnaturally, "I suddenly found out a few days ago that the emperor's body was getting healthier and healthier, and his spirits were getting better and better. Then I thought about how the emperor hadn't taken medicine for a long time, and then I suddenly thought of this... After that, I became more and more frightened, and I couldn't sleep well in the middle of the night, which led to chest tightness and discomfort recently."

Emperor Wen raised his hand to dismiss the palace servants, ordered Defei to loosen his clothes, and lay down directly on her bed: "There are too many things in the palace these two days, and I don't care about you much, so I didn't notice your abnormality. It was my negligence."

Defei adjusted her mentality and smiled gently: "The emperor's health is my greatest wish, and nothing else matters."

Is it not important?

Emperor Wen's eyes were slightly dark, thinking that Defei was also an old person in the palace, serving him for so many years, and was the only concubine left in the abandoned prince's mansion, and his heart softened a little.

"De Fei." Emperor Wen motioned her to lie on the bed, patted her hands, and comforted her with gentle words, "I know you are unhappy, but as the emperor, I have many frustrations."

De Fei lowered her eyebrows and eyes: "As long as the emperor is well, I will not be unhappy."

Emperor Wen did not comment: "I have something in my heart, and I will talk to you tonight."

De Fei's heart sank slightly, and she leaned against him without saying a word.

"I hope that the brothers and Yan Li can live in harmony." Emperor Wen spoke with a bit of helplessness in his tone, "Even if you can't be completely sincere, don't tear your face and don't turn against each other. My generation of descendants has almost died out, and my sons are only the five brothers and sisters. If there are two less, I will find it a bit difficult to bear."

"Your Majesty is a kind father. It is human nature to care about his children." Concubine De lowered her eyes and spoke in a gentle voice, "Your Majesty, don't worry, they will definitely be friendly brothers and sisters, and will not turn against each other."

"The reason why Yan Li was appointed as the regent princess is not entirely because she is the empress's legitimate daughter, but the current situation in Jin State really needs a courageous person to reform." Emperor Wen closed his eyes, "I failed as the crown prince back then, and after ascending the throne, this emperor has also failed in his duties."

He has experienced a lot in his life. The changes in those years almost took his life, making him physically and mentally exhausted. For several years afterwards, he was busy eliminating dissidents and consolidating the throne.

The hardships of his youth had already worn away his high spirits. After he took the throne, he seemed to have lost his youthful courage. After the queen came to power, it was another round of winning people's hearts and consolidating power.

They were not unaware of the accumulated problems of Jin over the years, but when they realized that there were various problems in Jin, they had become restrained and powerless.

Emperor Wen closed his eyes: "If I use four words to summarize my life, it is mediocre."

"Your Majesty, don't say that." Defei thought of the difficulties of those years, and her heart couldn't help but become bitter. "The world makes people, and no one can go against fate."

Emperor Wen was silent for a moment, and hummed softly: "It's late, go to bed."

Defei asked: "Your Majesty, don't go to the queen sister?"

"Since you are here, why are you going?" Emperor Wen held her in his arms, "I hope you are all well, so that I can be at ease."

Defei lay beside her, looking at the bedroom with carved beams and painted rafters without saying a word.

Are they all well?

How many people living in the palace would be content with just "being good"? What they think about is power, and their eyes are on the throne. Who would give up easily unless they fight to the last moment?

Supreme status, power of life and death, extreme wealth, three palaces and six courtyards, beauty in arms...

Who can resist such temptation?

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In the next few days, Yan Li seemed to be free suddenly. He took Mu Cang around every day. On the sixth day of the first lunar month, he rushed directly from the imperial city to Yanling.

The Kang family is still the same Kang family, but the people in it are no longer the same as before.

Except for Kang Ziyan, who has taken over the position of the head of the family, all the other familiar faces have disappeared. There don't seem to be many guards and servants coming and going, but there is a trend of increasing.

After arriving at the Kang family, the guards outside the door went to pass the message. Kang Ziyan came out to greet him with great courtesy and invited Yan Lihe to the front hall for tea. Tianlai Novel Network

"I sent Ling Feng to Her Royal Highness the Princess. Are you satisfied?" Kang Ziyan stood in the hall in a white shirt, bowing slightly and lowering his eyes as he spoke, with an absolutely respectful attitude, "He is good at fighting and good-looking. I arranged him to be with Her Royal Highness the Princess so that it is convenient for him to pass on information at any time. If the Princess has any instructions, she can also ask him to pass them to me. I will do my best to be loyal to Her Royal Highness the Princess."

Yan Li believed that he was sincere in saying this, at least for now, it was absolutely sincere.

Her eyes fell on Kang Ziyan's legs: "Is it clear now?"

"Yes." Kang Ziyan nodded, "The genius doctor has superb medical skills. He didn't care about this symptom at all. I admire him very much and am extremely grateful to him."

Yan Li hummed: "It's fine as long as you can walk freely. Sit down."

"Thank you, Your Highness the Princess." Kang Ziyan sat down on a chair beside him, his posture straight and upright, "I gave the genius doctor money, but he didn't want it. He said he came here on the orders of Your Highness the Princess, and the money should be given to the Princess, so I prepared some small gifts and planned to send them to the capital on Your Highness' birthday."

Yan Li smiled faintly: "Don't take it to heart. We both get what we need from this matter. I will have someone heal your legs and let you be the head of the Kang family. You will be loyal to me in the future and make the people of Yanling live a better life. That's enough."

"Yes."

"At least in your lifetime, the things that the Kang family did before must not happen again." Yan Li's tone was slightly heavy, and there was a bit more deterrence in his voice, "Otherwise you should know that if I can punish your father and brother today, I can also punish you in the future."

Kang Ziyan stood up: "Please rest assured, Princess, as long as I live, I will never repeat the evil deeds of the Kang family."

"I believe you."

Mu Cang sat aside and never said a word.

He came here just to relax with Yan Li, and Yan Li would take care of the affairs of Jin State.

"Princess, please stay for dinner." Kangzi spoke gently, "I have ordered people to prepare a family dinner to entertain Your Highness."

"No need." Yan Li shook her head and put down the teacup, "I'm going out with my husband to take a walk and see the scenery. We can go to the restaurant for dinner. I won't waste your time."

"Yes."

Yan Li stood up and left Kang's house with Mu Cang.

In the next few days, Yan Li and Mu Cang walked around Yanling casually. They rode fast, as if they were visiting incognito. They would go to the bustling Chang Street and the deserted remote mountain villages.

The customs of Yanling have improved a lot compared to two months ago, but it is still impossible to avoid occasional disputes, such as quarrels in the villagers' homes and conflicts between neighbors.

But these are minor problems. She just saw another kind of simple folk customs.