My Princess and Crown Prince Are Revived
Chapter 198: The Empress Dowager Summons

Chapter 198: Chapter 198: The Empress Dowager Summons

Hearing Chu Baihan’s persuasion, Nan Shi’s expression was particularly unpleasant.

"Hanhan, is this also what you wish for?"

"Father, my royal brother and I have been outside the palace for many years, and we both hope someone takes care of you. Before Mother passed away, she also instructed Concubine Wen to look after you. If there really needs to be a successor, Concubine Wen could also be suitable, Father, you..."

Chu Baihan wanted to say more, but this time, Nan Shi interrupted her words with great disappointment.

"Enough, if you want to talk to Us about this, then don’t bother."

Nan Shi shook his head, his expression forlorn.

Chu Baihan’s heart sunk slightly, but she said nothing more.

How could she not understand her father’s thoughts?

Father had promised Mother that he would marry only her in this lifetime.

But in the end, he broke his promise...

Because since ancient times, the stability of the court could not be detached from the ties to the Aristocratic Families.

Those ministers would not agree to a harem with only one woman.

And at that time, Father’s capability was not enough to protect Mother.

This is the tragedy of being born into the Imperial Family.

Therefore, later on, many newcomers appeared in the palace.

According to the nanny by Mother’s side, although Mother never said anything in front of Father, every night, she would sit alone in the courtyard, lost in thought.

As his daughter, she could not criticize Father’s actions...

All she knew was Father had probably tried his best.

Over the years, a total of five concubines were taken into the palace, adding up to six women with Mother included.

Besides Concubine Wen, who was forcefully given to Father by Mother, the rest of the concubines were daughters of Aristocratic Families with intricate backing.

After Mother’s death, Father stubbornly refused to appoint a successor, probably only wanting to preserve the last piece of pure land.

"Hanhan, do you know why Father does not wish for you to be with Yan Lin?"

At this moment, Nan Shi suddenly asked Chu Baihan this complex question.

Before Chu Baihan could speak, he bitterly smiled and said, "We have once encountered him on the battlefield. He is truly outstanding, and the ambition in his eyes cannot be hidden. He is a bona fide Emperor with the talent for it, but if he becomes an Emperor, then he is destined not to be a good husband."

"Father is a failed husband, and thus, Father does not wish for you to suffer."

The last sentence took a great deal of effort for Nan Shi to say.

Chu Baihan’s eyes misted over.

She took a deep breath, then nodded earnestly, "Father, your child understands."

All these years, having stayed in both capital cities, how could she not understand these principles?

The closer one gets to the center of power, the more involuntary one’s life becomes.

"By the way, We have heard that you went to Lianyue Mountain yesterday."

Nan Shi took a deep breath before changing the subject to lighten the mood.

"Yes, your child indeed went to Lianyue Mountain. I was invited by the Fifth and Seventh Princesses."

Chu Baihan nodded and quickly answered.

"You don’t have to indulge the two of them. If they trouble you, handle it with your own means. We will not blame you for it."

No sooner had Chu Baihan spoken than Nan Shi knew those two went to find trouble for her.

"Their troubles are manageable. The reason your child was willing to go to Lianyue Mountain yesterday was mainly for the Shenxiao Order of the Imperial Ancestor," said Chu Baihan solemnly.

"We never expected that you would still be so persistent about this Shenxiao Order," Nan Shi remarked with a touch of emotion.

He looked at Chu Baihan, his eyes brimming with gratification.

In fact, he’s not as good as her.

After all, he had thought about finding the Shenxiao Order himself, but after busying himself for a while, he couldn’t find a single clue and therefore gave up.

Chu Baihan quickly told him everything that had happened the night before.

"What? You’re saying that last night you encountered assassins? Did that Tang Ze lad protect you?"

He stood up from his seat in alarm, looking very worried.

Tang Ze lad?

She remembered that Emperor Nan Shi had only met Tang Ze once, so why did it sound like they were very familiar when he referred to Tang Ze like this?

But when she looked up, she couldn’t see anything amiss.

So, she had no choice but to suppress the doubts in her heart and quickly said, "Emperor, you need not worry, I and Pavilion Master Tang Ze have already dealt with all of them, and the bodies have been cleared away."

"Ha, damn Yan Country, they even dare to send assassins to my Nanduan Kingdom to harm my daughter!"

Emperor Nan Shi slammed the table in anger again.

"Emperor, please calm your anger, you must not get upset for the sake of your health."

Chu Baihan worried that Emperor Nan Shi would start coughing again, hurriedly went forward to support him and patted his back to help him breathe smoothly.

"Tell me, what do you think about this matter?"

Gradually calming down, Emperor Nan Shi patted his chest and then asked Chu Baihan.

"Emperor, I would like to ask, is there any connection between our Nanyue Kingdom and Yan Country?" she asked earnestly.

"Connection?" Emperor Nan Shi looked puzzled.

"Yes, I’ve seen a portrait in the National Treasury of Yan Country, and last night in the main hall of Lianyue Mountain, I seemed to vaguely recognize that same painting," Chu Baihan answered seriously.

That feeling was especially real and didn’t seem like her eyes were playing tricks on her.

"Do you still remember what the face looked like?" Emperor Nan Shi inquired further.

"Yes, naturally I remember. I will draw it out later and then show it to you, Emperor," Chu Baihan nodded.

"Good."

"By the way, Emperor, speaking of the Shenxiao Order again. How much do you think the Empress Dowager might know?" Chu Baihan looked up at Emperor Nan Shi with a puzzled expression and asked.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Nan Shi’s expression gradually grew colder.

"Your grandmother has always been guarded against me. If she really knows about the Shenxiao Order, it’s not impossible."

Chu Baihan raised her hand and pressed it against her forehead, sighing in frustration, "I would rather the Shenxiao Guards all faded into oblivion, living peacefully and ordinarily like the rest of the people, than... becoming the pawns of treacherous officials."

In fact, her insistence on finding the Shenxiao Guards was not just because they were a force that could withstand thousands of troops.

It was also because they knew many secrets of the Imperial Family.

Such as the military deployment of Yan Country, the location of the Royal Family’s reserve treasures, and the mechanisms under the Imperial Mausoleum...

If someone took control of the Shenxiao Guards, to some extent, they would have a grip on the Achilles heel of the Imperial Family.

"Emperor, I must find a way to test the Empress Dowager," Chu Baihan proposed seriously.

Just then, a little eunuch walked in from outside.

He spoke nervously, "Emperor, the Empress Dowager has heard that the Princess has entered the palace and is now sending someone to summon her."

"Whatever it is, it can wait," Emperor Nan Shi said in an irritated tone.

"But, but the Empress Dowager is quite insistent. She said that if the Princess doesn’t go immediately, she will come to see her herself,"

the little eunuch continued to stammer.

Since ancient times, when has a grandmother personally gone to see her granddaughter?

Was the Empress Dowager trying to cause her to slip up?

Chu Baihan’s eyes turned cold, and she spoke directly, "Emperor, I will just go and return at once."