"Regent?"
Yun Shu was surprised.
The Regent wanted to see her and her father in the palace?
Yun Changfeng's gentle smile was replaced by solemnity.
He set aside the things he had prepared.
"Yes! That's what the people from the palace said! They said the Regent wants to see you, sir, and miss. And the palace attendant who came was by the Emperor's side. It was him who delivered the message a few times before." The doorman nodded quickly.
Yun Changfeng grunted, "Go and prepare the carriage."
"Yes."
Yun Changfeng said to Yun Shu again, "Leave it to your father once we are in the palace."
"Okay," Yun Shu nodded with a smile.
Judging by her father's demeanor, he was probably worried that the Regent had no good intentions this time.
Perhaps he just wanted to avenge Yun Yueyin.
Before returning to the capital, she had learned some things about Regent Zhan Ming.
A person who was extremely cunning and perversely cold-blooded.
It took some skill for Yun Yueyin to gain the favor of such a person.
However, was she not afraid of death?
The father and daughter got into the carriage and headed to the imperial palace.
Soon, they entered the palace.
They met Regent Zhan Ming in the young Emperor's sleeping quarters.
Around thirty years old.
He had slanted sword-like eyebrows, and a pair of long, narrow black eyes that held a sharp glint. His angular features exuded an overbearing aura.
His scrutinizing gaze swept over them.
Making one's scalp tighten.
Yun Shu and Yun Changfeng were no ordinary people.
One was a great general who could slaughter enemies on the battlefield.
The other was a martial artist accustomed to perverts.
Why be afraid!
After performing the courtesies, Zhan Tianhong looked at Yun Shu with a bright gleam in his eyes.
"General Yun and Second Miss Yun need not be too formal. Please be seated."
Palace attendants immediately came forward and brought two chairs.
They were asked to sit down.
After sitting down.
Yun Shu felt the perverted Regent watching her.
She picked up a teacup and took a sip.
No need to guess, the pervert must want to avenge Yun Yueyin.
But you are the Regent, and my father is a great general!
"Second Miss Yun, are you teaching the Emperor musical skills?" Zhan Ming asked in a deep voice.
His voice carried a chilling hint of wickedness.
As if he were looking down at an ant crushed beneath his feet.
"Sixth Uncle, that is indeed the case," Zhan Tianhong said first.
Zhan Ming's eyes suddenly showed more interest. Could the Emperor, who had grown up under his nose, have developed some feelings for this Second Miss Yun?
First love?
He narrowed his eyes, a sinister smile flashing within them.
"It seems Second Miss Yun's musical skills are quite outstanding. The Emperor has always been frail and unenthusiastic about many things. I didn't expect him to want to learn the zither. I, too, wish to cultivate some elegance. Second Miss Yun, play a piece for me to listen to."
Yun Changfeng's brows furrowed, and his tone was not good, "My daughter is feeling unwell these past two days and cannot play the zither. We ask for the Regent's understanding."
He treated his daughter as a singer?
Did he speak to her with such mockery and disdain?
Yun Shu remained silent. Her father had already spoken.
She had just noticed that Zhan Tianhong's complexion was somewhat pale, as if he were enduring some pain.
And Zhan Ming, despite his sinister appearance, had a pale complexion that was somewhat abnormal.
Heh!
This royal family was extremely interesting! Several members of the royal family were either cripples or poisoned and ill.
"You cannot play?" Zhan Ming lightly scoffed.
Suddenly.
The sleeping quarters were filled with a suffocating atmosphere.
"I heard Second Miss Yun slapped my concubine yesterday? My people, if they make a mistake, I will punish them, because I hate those who act on their own accord the most. Second Miss Yun, you cannot play the zither, is it because you were too tired from hitting my beloved concubine yesterday?" Zhan Ming narrowed his charming, slender eyes and questioned her with an imposing aura.
Although he was smiling.
It was a smile that sent shivers down one's spine.
Yun Changfeng was about to speak.
When Yun Shu preempted him, "The Regent's beloved concubine herself offered her face for me to touch. If I didn't, I would be letting down the Regent's beloved concubine's good intentions, after all, she is the sister who has doted on me the most since childhood."
Her voice was soft and delicate.
She lightly described the slap as a touch.
Zhan Tianhong blinked his young eyes, which were as bright as stars. He couldn't help but chuckle, "Haha..."
As soon as the laughter escaped, he quickly suppressed it.
Zhan Ming's brows suddenly turned sharp, "Second Miss Yun has quite a bit of courage."
"My daughter has always been kind and timid. Your Highness's concubine should not go to the General's mansion to scare my daughter in the future." Yun Changfeng's aura was as imposing as a thunderbolt on the battlefield.
Having served in the court for many years, he understood the Regent's character all too well.
Therefore, he absolutely could not let the Regent think that his daughter was easy to bully!
His daughter, Yun Changfeng's daughter, in his eyes, was more precious than any empress or princess!
Zhan Ming narrowed his narrow, slender eyes.
At this moment, a palace attendant's report came from outside the door.
"Your Majesty, Prince Ye has arrived."
"Fifth Brother? Let Fifth Brother in," Zhan Tianhong said with a hint of urgency in his voice.
Zhan Ming's expression clearly became more ferocious, "Prince Ye is here."
The next moment, Zhan Tianye entered.
Although he was pushed in and seated, Zhan Tianye exuded an imposing presence.
Under Zhan Ming's perverse gaze, Zhan Tianye showed no sign of being inferior.
Their gazes met for just a moment.
Even without any declaration of war, Yun Shu seemed to feel their clash.
Exciting!
It would be best if the two of them could fight here and both be defeated.
Yun Shu was happy to watch the show; if they fought, she would definitely be the one to benefit.
"Sixth Uncle."
Zhan Tianye uttered only two stingy words from his thin lips.
Zhan Ming sinisterly curled his lips and his gaze fell on Zhan Tianye's legs, "I have some connections with the Divine Physician. Your legs cannot be saved by anyone else. In this world, only the Divine Physician can save them. Would you like me to do you a favor and invite the Divine Physician to treat your legs?"
Yun Shu immediately raised her eyebrows. How did she not know that Zhan Ming was familiar with her?
"No need," Zhan Tianye refused decisively.
"Really no need? After all, being able to stand up would be a good thing for you." Zhan Ming put on a guise of concern, acting like an elder who cared about Zhan Tianye.
Zhan Tianye's dark eyes were deep, and he remained as impassive as an iceberg, "En."
"It's been a few years since we last met, why have you become even more silent?" Zhan Ming frowned slightly.
He suddenly thought of something and looked at Yun Shu, "Look at Second Miss Yun, so delicate and lovable. Why don't I make the decision for you and let Second Miss Yun marry you? You are lacking a woman by your side."
Lacking my ass!
Yun Shu's cold, deep eyes, like a clear pool, looked at Zhan Ming.
Zhan Ming was looking at Zhan Tianye and didn't notice Yun Shu's gaze.
"Regent, you don't need to worry about Shu'er's marriage." Yun Changfeng clenched his fists.
After a few years, the Regent made him even more uncomfortable than before!
Zhan Tianye sat opposite Zhan Ming.
Uncle and nephew, facing each other across the distance.
"My marriage doesn't require Sixth Uncle's concern," Zhan Tianye said coldly.
"Neither of you are grateful? But I suddenly took a liking to Second Miss Yun. So delicate and soft, with a charming voice, and a captivating beauty. Truly a rare beauty," Zhan Ming said, abruptly changing the subject.