Chapter 333 Beautiful Spider Spirit VS Cold and Ascetic Monk 37
In Lianhua County, the gentle breeze brings a touch of tranquility.

Yu Yao and Xuan Ji were sitting on a stone bench in the yard and talking, each holding a child in their arms. The scene was warm and harmonious, like a peaceful and beautiful painting.

She listened attentively to Xuan Ji's story until he finished, then she slowly spoke: "In other words, Yunyan doesn't know how Concubine Min died that year?"

Xuan Ji nodded slightly, his expression full of melancholy, "As a son, I am unable to find out the truth for my mother and clear her grievances. This is truly my fault."

She looked at Xuan Ji's face full of guilt and melancholy, and her heart softened. She comforted him softly, "Xuan Ji, this is not your fault. What happened back then was too complicated, and it has been so many years, so it is extremely difficult to find out the truth."

Xuan Ji sighed softly: "Yao'er, you are right. But now there are few clues, I really don't know where to start."

Yu Yao looked at his melancholy face and felt conflicted.

She wanted to remind Xuan Ji that it was the Queen who killed Concubine Min, but when she thought that the Queen was Mo Jue's mother in this life, she hesitated.

On the one hand, he wanted to help Xuan Ji, but on the other hand, he was afraid of hurting Mo Jue. He was conflicted and couldn't make up his mind.

She looked at Xuan Ji, wanting to say something but stopping herself, and swallowed the words back several times when they were on the tip of her tongue.

Xuan Ji noticed her strangeness and asked softly, "Yao'er, do you have something to say?"

Yu Yao's eyes were hesitant and struggling. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Xuan Ji, Concubine Min was so favored back then, and she was buried as the Empress Dowager after her death. It's normal that someone would want her dead. In fact, even if I don't tell you, you can guess who did it. But it's been many years since this happened, and all clues have been cut off. Even if we know, we have no evidence."

"You mean the Queen?"

Xuan Ji looked at her. In fact, he had already guessed that it was the Queen's fault, but he had no evidence and no way to investigate.

She nodded softly, "Although I don't know what kind of person the queen is, anyone who can sit on this position and keep it is definitely not a philanthropic person. Concubine Min is so favored, the first person to be impacted is the queen, and she is indeed the most suspicious."

Xuan Ji nodded slightly, "I also think so in my heart, but many years have passed, and even if I suspect it, I have no evidence."

Just then, Aunt Zhou hurried over and interrupted their conversation.

"Master, Madam, the meal is ready, come and eat."

"it is good."

Yu Yao nodded slightly, handed An An and You You to Aunt Zhou, and took Xuan Ji to the dining room.

Aunt Zhou held Youyou and Anan in her arms, looked at their departing backs, and shook her head with a sigh.

She saw everything clearly about what the lady had done with Master Dugu in the past few days.

I thought that my wife liked Master Xuan Ji, and Master Xuan Ji also liked my wife, and they had a child. I wondered when Master Xuan Ji would return to secular life.

But now Mr. Dugu has appeared, and the two seem to have a very good relationship.

They are even more affectionate and loving than when they were with Master Xuan Ji. They are like a real couple, or like they have been together for a lifetime and have a perfect understanding with each other.

As soon as the lady stuck out her butt, Master Dugu knew what she wanted to fart.

Aunt Zhou had never seen such tacit understanding in her whole life.

In this situation, it is really hard to say who the lady will be with in the future.

But in Aunt Zhou's opinion, although the two men are good, they are not good candidates.

Although Master Xuan Ji is the biological father of two children, he is a monk and is inevitably not tolerated by the secular world.

Even if I return to secular life in the future, it is inevitable that people will gossip about me.

As for Master Dugu, although she didn't know his specific identity, she could tell at first glance that he was an extremely noble person.

Such a person must have a very good family background. Would he really be willing to marry a widow with children?
Even if Master Dugu is willing, his family will never agree.

In Aunt Zhou's words, she didn't want either man and just wanted to raise the two children well.

Madam has a business mind and with Yaohuafang, she doesn't have to worry about food, clothing and daily necessities.

Live a carefree life, and maybe even get a chastity arch when you get old.

Why get involved in these messy things?

In the end, she had a ruined reputation and was labeled a flirtatious widow, which was not a good thing.

Of course, Aunt Zhou also understood the lady. It was normal for her to miss men as she was young and beautiful and felt lonely at night.

But if this matter gets out, it will be bad for your reputation.

Fortunately, no one knew what happened in the yard and it was kept secret.

The night was as dark as ink, the moonlight was dim, and only a few lanterns were swaying on the streets of Lianhua County, illuminating the lonely figure of Prince Dugu Ye.

He stood outside the restaurant, looking into the distance with empty eyes, as if all his emotions had disappeared with Yu Yao's departure.

Yunyin followed closely behind, his heart full of confusion and worry.

His Highness left the capital overnight and eight horses died in one night before he arrived in Lianhua County before dawn.

I thought His Highness had some urgent business, but it turned out that he just wanted to see Miss Yu.

There was nothing serious, the two of them just hid in the room and talked to each other, and then did the happy things between men and women day and night. I thought the prince would be so happy that he would never want to leave, and finally get the beauty back.

But who would have thought that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince would suddenly leave Miss Yu's residence with such an ugly look on his face.

The whole person was like a walking corpse with his soul hollowed out, emitting coldness and deathly silence.

To be honest, Yunyin had never seen the prince like this before.

He was very curious, what did Miss Yu say to upset the Crown Prince like this?

"Your Highness, it's late at night. Let's go back to the palace first."

Yunyin reminded softly, trying to break the oppressive silence.

Dugu Ye did not respond, but turned slowly and walked into the restaurant with heavy steps.

The restaurant was empty, with only the aroma of wine and loneliness as companions.

He walked straight to the window, staring out at the night, his heart filled with sadness.

"Yunyin, tell me, why is it so difficult for people to let go of the past?"

Dugu Ye's voice was low and hoarse, with a hint of imperceptible fragility.

Yunyin's heart trembled. He knew that the prince was feeling uncomfortable at the moment and needed comfort.

"Your Highness, perhaps it is because the past is too profound and too beautiful, or perhaps it is because there are still unfulfilled obsessions in your heart."

He chose his words carefully, trying to offer comfort.

Dugu Ye lowered his eyes slightly and remained silent for a long time. The night outside the window was as thick as ink, as if it was going to drown his thoughts as well.

"The past... was indeed too profound and beautiful, so beautiful that I will never forget it."

He held the wine glass in his hand and drank it all, one glass after another, with no intention of stopping.

Yunyin frowned and couldn't help but remind him: "Your Highness, strong liquor hurts the throat. Drinking like this will hurt your body."

Dugu Ye did not respond, but mechanically raised the wine glass, letting the spicy wine slide into his throat, burning every inch of his heart.

"It doesn't matter. Today, let me get drunk."

His voice was low and hoarse, and every word seemed like the pain squeezed out from the bottom of his heart.

Seeing this, Yunyin could only sigh silently, step aside and say no more.

Inside Fengyi Palace, the flickering candlelight illuminated the Queen's changeable face.

She sat upright on a carved chair, holding a delicate teacup tightly in her hands, her knuckles turning slightly white from the force.

The old nanny lowered her head and stood aside cautiously, fearing that she might anger the Queen.

"Mammy, are you sure the emperor is investigating that matter?"

The queen's voice was low and cold, like the chill wind in winter, making people shudder.

The old nanny shuddered and quickly replied, "It is absolutely true, Your Majesty. The Emperor has recently summoned the imperial physician and palace maids who were on duty in the delivery room. He seems to be suspicious of the cause of Concubine Min's death."

When the queen heard this, the teacup in her hand suddenly paused, and the tea splashed out and fell on her exquisite palace dress, but she had no time to care.

"That bitch has been dead for so many years, but her ghost is still lingering around!"

She gnashed her teeth, her beautiful face twisted in anger, "It's been twenty years, and the emperor is still thinking about that bitch, how sentimental is he?"

The old nanny quickly handed over a handkerchief and gently consoled her, "Your Majesty, calm down. The Emperor is just thinking of our old relationship. Besides, it's been many years since that happened. There's no evidence. Who can do anything to you, Your Majesty?"

The queen took the handkerchief and wiped her hands vigorously, as if to wipe away the anger and uneasiness in her heart. "Where is that evil child? Any news?"

She asked coldly, a fierce look in her eyes.

The old lady shook her head. "Your Majesty, our people have been searching secretly for years, but to no avail. If the child is really alive, he would have disappeared long ago, or..."

She paused and didn't dare to continue.

The queen snorted coldly. Although she felt unwilling, she also knew that the matter was difficult to investigate.

"Forget it, since they are all dead, let them rot in the soil."

She waved her hand, signaling the old lady to leave, but the uneasiness in her heart was growing like weeds.

In order to completely eliminate the hidden danger, the queen secretly ordered to send more people to find the evil child.

Concubine Min was a thorn in her heart, which made her suffer terribly when she was alive and she couldn't sleep alone every night.

Even in death, he was not at peace and robbed her of her status as empress, making her the successor.

If we were to ask who the queen hated the most in her life, it would definitely be Concubine Min.

Even if it is the other person's child, he or she does not deserve to live in this world.