I am the champion of palace intrigue, and even the proud prince bows his head in submission.

Chapter 428 Madam Xie felt another pang of sorrow.

Xie Yanli stared at him quietly for a while, which made Xie Jingchun straighten his back involuntarily.

But at that moment, he suddenly smiled and said, "Well done, that's how it should be."

Xie Jingchun's eyebrows and eyes were bold and unrestrained, and he also smiled.

Yi'an Courtyard.

Lord Xie frowned, the teacup swayed in his hand, and made a soft sound when it fell.

He looked up at Madam Xie, his tone tinged with reproach.

"These children, the older they get, the less close they become."

"Now it's all good, everyone's busy with their own things, and I don't even know what they're doing."

Madam Xie sat to one side and said, "Children always have to grow up and become independent. Besides, Jiuwei manages things well, isn't that good enough?"

Lord Xie shook his head. "She manages things well, but I knew absolutely nothing about her enrolling in the academy."

"I, as the grandfather, have now become blind!"

"Jingyuan Academy, what a prestigious thing it is to talk about! Why didn't anyone tell me beforehand? I only found out because someone else told me!"

Madam Xie remained silent.

She could also see that neither Jiuwei nor the children were close to them.

Oh, if it were her own grandson...

That’s all.

Thinking of this, Madam Xie felt a pang of sadness again.

The candlelight flickered in the faint breeze, and the room was completely silent.

She and Lord Xie sat quietly, speechless.

The surrounding silence was oppressive and unbearable.

This place used to be quite lively.

Now only two lonely shadows remain, reflected on the wall, desolate and forlorn.

Dali Temple.

The Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review was already waiting in front of the hall. Upon seeing the tall and slender figure, he quickly bowed and greeted him, saying, "Greetings, Young Master Xie. May I ask what brings you here?"

Xie Yanli said in a low voice, "I want to see a file from back then."

"Yes, may I ask which sect it is?"

The Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review asked cautiously, his gaze subtly observing Xie Yanli's expression.

"The Case of the Eldest Prince".

Those few simple words sent a chill down the spine of the Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review.

Back then, this case involved the eldest son of the emperor. The late emperor ordered the three judicial departments to conduct a joint trial to find out the truth. In the end, the case files were stored at the Dali Temple.

The Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review immediately turned around and ordered his servants to search the archives.

Before long, he carefully returned carrying a thick stack of files sealed in yellow cloth and respectfully presented them.

The eldest princess's mansion.

Qin Jiuwei was led by a maid to the inner room.

"Jiuwei!" Gao Yunzhi looked up and saw her, a smile immediately spreading across her face, her voice filled with surprise.

Qin Jiu chuckled and strode forward: "I came to see you and brought something for Wanzhi as well."

She waved her hand, and Xiaohe immediately placed a box on the small table beside the bed.

Upon opening, several pieces of exquisite and soft brocade and fine cotton fabric were revealed, with warm and elegant colors and a smooth and delicate feel.

Gao Yunzhi's eyes lit up, and she reached out and picked up a piece of light pink brocade. "These materials are really nice, they make me happy just to touch them. If I use them to make a bellyband for Wanzhi, she will definitely feel comfortable wearing it."

"I specifically chose this material; it's breathable and soft. Children's skin is delicate, so this kind of material is perfect for making underwear."

Qin Jiu smiled and said, "By the way, where is Wanzhi?"

She only saw Gao Yunzhi when she came in, and didn't notice where Wanzhi was.

Gao Yunzhi's smile widened, her gaze softening as she looked to the side: "There it is."

Qin Jiuwei turned her head and saw Xu Liuer sitting under the window with a baby of about one and a half months old lying in front of her.

She was gently teasing her with a soft feather.

The baby giggled and waved its little hands as if trying to catch a feather.

Gao Yunzhi chuckled helplessly, "Right now, she likes it best to play with other people's feathers; she doesn't like rattles or anything else."

Qin Jiu smiled and walked over, standing beside her, looking down at the baby's pink and tender face.

"It's only been half a month, and it's already grown so big."

“That’s how kids are, they change every day,” Xu Liu’er said with a smile.

She looked up, a happy smile appearing on her face.

"Jiuwei, why don't you give it a try?"

Seeing her nod, he handed the baby to Qin Jiuwei.

Qin Jiuwei took the baby gently.

The baby suddenly quieted down and stared at her with wide eyes.

She gently coaxed the baby, her gaze falling on the baby's exquisitely beautiful face, and a touch of tenderness welled up in her heart.

Although she had raised children before, Xie Jue was already four years old when she met him.

This was the first time Qin Jiuwei had ever held such a small child.

I always felt that her body was incredibly flexible.

It was as if even the slightest bit of force would hurt her.

At the same time, she couldn't help but feel some other emotions.

After playing with the child for a while, Qin Jiuwei handed Xiao Wanzhi over to Xu Liuer.

He then got up and sat down beside Gao Yunzhi's bed.

Gao Yunzhi looked up at her, her eyebrows slightly raised, with a hint of a smile.

Why the serious expression? What, do you have something important to tell me today?

Qin Jiu pursed her lips, but a hint of seriousness appeared in her eyes: "There is indeed something I want to ask you."