Sima Han also knew that Sima Zhu was absolutely right, but he was not Sima Zhu and could not do anything to Sima Hao.
Besides, Sima Hao was at his wit's end now, and he could do nothing even if he wanted to.
"You don't need to worry about that." Sima Zhu chuckled bitterly at the words. Indeed, he didn't need to worry about it.
He didn't have the spare time to worry about others now, as he was about to die.
"Everyone is frightened today. Go back now. However, you won't be able to rest for long. Change your clothes, make arrangements for the palace, and come to the palace to keep vigil."
As soon as Sima Han finished speaking, Sima Zhu exploded.
"Sima Zhu, what do you mean? I'm not dead yet, why are you telling them to keep vigil?"
Sima Han looked at Sima Zhu as if he were an idiot. "Has Your Majesty's memory deteriorated so much? Didn't the Crown Prince just leave? Could it be that Your Majesty means that there's no need to keep vigil anymore?"
Sima Zhu choked, he had indeed forgotten about that.
The court officials had all recovered from their stupor.
The Sima Han they had seen before was always gentle, and even if he wasn't smiling, he wouldn't be so aggressive when he spoke.
But now, listening to his sharp words one after another, the court officials truly realized that Sima Han had changed. He was no longer the powerless prince he used to be.
Even in the future, they would all have to kowtow to him.
This realization made it difficult for them to accept.
Having no interest in watching the argument between Sima Han and Sima Zhu any longer, they all stood up and left.
Regardless, the facts were in front of them, and what they needed to do now was to adjust their minds quickly and accept it.
The once lively Imperial Garden was suddenly left with only Shen Xiaoyan and her group, which surprised Shen Xiaoyan.
And Sima Zhu's words just now even surprised her immensely.
All along, the Sima Han she knew was taciturn and always did things silently, no matter what.
This was the first time she had seen Sima Han speak so eloquently.
However, there was nothing strange about it.
Becoming emperor, although it was something many people dreamed of, once you became emperor, you couldn't just be yourself.
Not only did you need wise decisions, but you also had to engage in verbal sparring and schemes with the court officials.
You couldn't just kill someone at the slightest disagreement.
Even if he was right, he would still end up with a bad reputation.
Looking at Sima Han standing there, with his upright posture and confident expression, Shen Xiaoyan's face showed a slight smile.
After Sima Han ascended the throne, they would all leave. At that time, only Sima Han and Yue Qingxin would remain.
Originally, she would have been a little worried, but looking at Sima Han now, her worries vanished instantly.
"Let's go back too."
Sima Han turned to look at them and said with a light smile.
Zheng Wei, however, shook his head and said, "You shouldn't go back. I'll stay in the palace to help you. This is a critical time, and we can't afford any mistakes."
Sima Han didn't refuse and nodded.
One should always accept the good intentions of friends.
After some discussion, Sima Han, Zheng Wei, and Lu Taobao stayed in the palace, while the others returned with Shen Xiaoyan.
On the way back, Shen Xiaoyan released Xiao Rongrong again and enlarged it, and everyone stood on it directly.
Feeling the wind whistling past her ears, Shen Xiaoyan felt exceptionally relaxed.
She hadn't noticed it before, but now that she was actually using it, she realized that Xiao Rongrong was quite useful.
If they took a carriage, it would not only waste time but also be uncomfortable.
How could it be like now, like the wings of a winged sparrow?
"Sister, are you leaving soon?"
Suddenly hearing Yue Qingxin's words, Shen Xiaoyan turned around in surprise.
Seeing the knowing look on Yue Qingxin's face, Shen Xiaoyan swallowed back her words of denial.
"Yes, we'll leave after Ah Han ascends the throne."
Yue Qingxin felt as if something was blocking her heart. She wanted to smile, but the smile turned into a bitter smile on her face.
"Where are you going?"
Shen Xiaoyan nodded, "I don't know where I'm going. I need to find Xiaoming first."
Perhaps, she would also have to find Zheng Wei's father, and her own parents.
Finding people could be simple or difficult.
If fate willed it, she might find them as soon as she stepped out the door.
If fate did not will it, she would not find the person she wanted even if she searched all corners of the world.
Shen Xiaoyan understood this, and Yue Qingxin also understood it.
It was precisely because of this that she felt even more sad, and she even had a vague feeling that if Shen Xiaoyan and the others left like this, they might never have a chance to see each other again in their lives.
Shen Xiaoyan felt very sad seeing the distress on Yue Qingxin's face.
However, Shen Xiaoyan still forced a smile, "Alright sister, don't be sad. We'll come back."
It's just that she didn't know when that day would be.
Yue Qingxin nodded, but didn't say anything.
Some things were best understood in one's heart, and didn't necessarily need to be spoken.
Xiao Rongrong's speed was indeed fast. In the time it took for the two to speak, they had already arrived at Shian Courtyard.
After landing safely on the ground, they saw Huo Fen running over quickly.
"Senior Fujiwara asked me to tell the ladies that she, Miss Huang, Madam Shan, and Senior Ke have left first. She also said that you should handle things here, and then come to Baiyun Peak to find her. They will be waiting for you there. Also..."
"Also what?"
For some reason, Shen Xiaoyan suddenly had a very bad premonition.
Huo Fen looked at Shen Xiaoyan cautiously, and finally closed her eyes and said through gritted teeth, "They took the young ladies and young masters with them, along with the wet nurses. They said they were taking the opportunity to send the wet nurses back."
Shen Xiaoyan: !
Who gave them the courage to take away her children?
Even if she was Yizixie's senior, she had no right to do so.
Seeing the unhappy expression on Shen Xiaoyan's face, Huo Fen knew that Shen Xiaoyan was on the verge of an outburst, and quickly added, "She said that Madam doesn't need to worry. With her as their grandmother, she won't let the three children suffer any grievances or harm."
Shen Xiaoyan scoffed. If something happened, what good would she do?
Yue Qingxin also felt very anxious hearing this. Suddenly, her children were taken away from her side, and she wouldn't be able to bear it.
Moreover, there were three children this time.
"By the way, where is Rongge?"
Shen Xiaoyan suddenly thought of Sima Shuikang and quickly asked.
It was one thing to take away her children, but if Sima Shuikang was also taken away, that would be unacceptable.
Huo Fen also knew what Shen Xiaoyan was worried about and quickly replied, "Young Master Rong was just asleep. Because the three young masters and the wet nurses left, he cried for a long time. Huo Ying just coaxed him to sleep, and he's in the east wing."
Yue Qingxin breathed a sigh of relief.