The Reborn Princess Has Turned Evil

Chapter 221 Father and Daughter's Joy

Yongfu Palace.

When Jing Anle returned to the palace, it was already completely dark. She didn't even have time to take off her elaborate clothes before she hurriedly went into the inner room with Mu Ping and A Fang.

"That old scoundrel Prince Qing wants people to think he and my uncle are very close." Jing Anle's voice was tinged with unease.

Mu Ping immediately understood and said, "Is the princess worried that His Majesty will suspect that the general is colluding with Prince Qing?"

"At today's birthday banquet at the Qin residence, who knows if Father Emperor's spies are not present? Prince Qing is being so blatant now, probably to arouse Father Emperor's suspicion."

Since it concerned the General's Mansion, Mu Ping was somewhat anxious, "What should we do?"

Jing Anle remained silent on the surface, but his mind was already in turmoil.

In his past life, he believed his father was completely unaware of Prince Qing's betrayal and clandestine actions. Now, reborn and having experienced so much, he realized his father had indeed taken action. But Jing Anle remembered that in his previous life, his father's relationship with Qin Xu had never been good. So what about now? Was his father truly wary of Qin Xu, or...?

"Mu Ping, let's go visit Father Emperor."

The night was deep, but Emperor Jing's study was still brightly lit.

Just as Jing Anle guessed, there was indeed someone she didn't recognize in Emperor Jing's study, who was probably the spy who came to report to the Qin family.

"Father!" Jing Anle said with a smile, carrying a food box.

Emperor Jing's previously serious expression immediately relaxed. He even left his dragon throne, walked forward personally, and said with a smile, "Anle has arrived."

"Father, it's so late and you're still not resting. You have a lot of state affairs to attend to, so you must take care of your health."

Emperor Jing waved his hand, dismissing the people who had been standing in the room, and then said to Jing Anle, "My Anle is so thoughtful. Oh, what good things did you bring me?"

Their conversation was filled with the warmth and familiarity between father and daughter, completely devoid of the aloofness and majesty of a monarch.

"This is a pear soup that I ordered the small kitchen to cook. It's cold in autumn, and I heard from the people around my father that he has been coughing recently. Pears are good for the lungs, so it's perfect for him."

"Good, good, good! Our Anle has truly grown up." Emperor Jing's joy was evident.

Jing Anle personally presented the snow pear to Emperor Jing. Now that Emperor Jing was alive and well before her, every time she thought of her past life, Jing Anle's heart ached. She couldn't help but feel a lump in her throat and called out, "Father..."

"What? You're not happy about attending the Qin family's birthday banquet? Did someone make Anle suffer some injustice?" Emperor Jing put down his bowl and asked.

Jing Anle laughed out loud, touched, and said coquettishly, "No, today's birthday banquet was very lively, even my uncle went."

Jing Anle carefully observed Emperor Jing's expression, but to her surprise, Emperor Jing showed no reaction and simply said, "Oh?"

“Anle didn’t know when Prince Qing had contacted her uncle. When she returned to the palace today, her uncle even said that her uncle should visit the Prince’s residence.” Jing Anle played with her handkerchief, looking innocent.

Emperor Jing looked at Jing Anle, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, "I didn't know that they had such a deep friendship."

Jing Anle feigned surprise and said, "Does Father not know? Then Anle will have to have a good talk with Father." She sat down and acted coquettishly.

Then, she told Emperor Jing everything she had seen at the Qin residence, deliberately emphasizing the close interaction between Prince Qing and Qin Xu, but focusing more on highlighting Prince Qing's ill intentions and attempts to cover up his true intentions.

Emperor Jing's expression gradually darkened. He was well aware of Prince Qing's ambition and also understood Qin Xu's talent. The matter of the Qin family's birthday banquet today didn't need Jing Anle to mention; his spies had already reported it. How could anyone harbor disloyal thoughts while serving the emperor?

In recent days, Emperor Jing had already thoroughly investigated the ministers in the court. He was determined to retaliate against Prince Qing, and he also had some idea of ​​Qin Xu's intentions.

He secretly pondered a countermeasure, determined not to let Prince Qing's conspiracy succeed.

"Alright, Anle, I understand. There are no other stories yet?" Even though Jing Anle will be sixteen at the end of the year, Emperor Jing still thinks she is a child and doesn't want her to get involved in politics. He only wants her to live a peaceful and happy life.

Jing Anle breathed a slight sigh of relief. Fortunately, she hadn't aroused Emperor Jing's suspicion. So she pretended to remember something and frowned, saying, "Oh, right, there is something."

"Oh?" Emperor Jing asked, somewhat curious.

At this moment, the young eunuch guarding the study door whispered to Eunuch Wei, "Why has Princess Anle been inside for so long?"

Eunuch Wei lightly patted the little eunuch's head and scolded, "You little brat, what do you know? Princess Anle is His Majesty's darling!"

The lights were still on in the study.

Jing Anle recounted the story of Murong Ruoyan's intense itching and the events that occurred at the Qin family gathering involving Pu Yanran and Zou Qinyi. Her words were vivid, full of the lively spirit of a young girl.

Looking at Jing Anle's appearance, Emperor Jing seemed to see Qin Yin from that day, and his expression became extremely gentle.

It wasn't until Jing Anle revealed that Murong Ruoyan was the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Pingchang that Emperor Jing immediately realized this must be Murong Peifeng's doing.

The spy who framed Jing Anle last time was related to Murong Peifeng. Emperor Jing had already sent people to investigate, and Murong Peifeng's background was very suspicious. Now, they need to dig even deeper.

Seeing Emperor Jing's thoughtful expression, Jing Anle knew her words had worked. She said lazily, "Anle has agreed to give the Murong family an explanation. Father, what do you think we should do about this?"

One was the governor of Jingzhou, and the other was the prefect of Jingzhao. Emperor Jing chuckled and said, "You want me to handle this for you?"

"Father..." Jing Anle muttered proudly, as if his thoughts had been exposed.

"Hahahaha." Emperor Jing was amused by Jing Anle's appearance and burst into laughter.

The room was filled with laughter and cheerful conversation.