For more than a year, Wei Li kept a low profile, no longer showing off his bloodthirsty killings, and rarely appeared in the capital.
However, his name is still well-known and chilling.
The Huangji Fourth Division under Wei Li collects secret information from all over the country, and its power continues to grow, becoming dense and overwhelming.
They were scared when they saw Wei Li before, but now they are even more scared when they can't see Wei Li.
He cast a huge net in an invisible corner, tightly covering both the inside and outside of the court.
The prince's trust in Wei Li made him invincible in the court.
However, besides Wei Li, there was another person they feared even more, and that was the eldest princess.
Zhu Weizhen has been co-managing government affairs for a year.
There are many rumors in the market that her ambition is greater than that of the prince.
Zhu Weizhen was very close to the two ministers of the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Household Affairs. Her Qianhua Palace was never deserted. Anyone who drank a cup of tea from her would do something for her.
On this day, Xu Zhihuai took An'er over to pay her respects.
Zhu Weizhen had just discussed something, with a serious but tired look on his face.
When she saw An'er, she immediately had a smile on her face.
"My baby is here."
Zhu Weizhen was not stingy with her soft words at all, and slowly stretched out his hands to signal Xu Zhihuai to carry An'er over.
Xu Zhihuai patted his daughter on the back and whispered softly: "Go to aunt's place and be good."
An'er laughed, obviously very close to Zhu Weizhen.
Zhu Weizhen held her and weighed her in his arms first: "Have you gained weight, baby? Is your little belly full?"
She kissed and hugged her, while Xu Zhihuai watched quietly and laughed along with her.
"You can stay and have dinner together."
Zhu Weizhen took the initiative to invite him, and Xu Zhihuai nodded with a smile.
Zhu Weizhen coaxed An'er for a while before continuing to talk to her: "Why isn't Wan'er here?"
"She is in Nuhong, and she wants to give An'er a small coat with her own hands."
Zhu Weizhen said with emotion: "Our An'er is really a blessed person. He has been cared for by so many people since he was born."
"This is all thanks to the Crown Prince and His Highness."
Zhu Weizhen raised his eyebrows and smiled: "Don't say that. A mistake in your thoughts almost delayed this blessing."
"Your Highness is serious."
Xu Zhihuai avoided the important and took the easy.
Zhu Weizhen laughed again: "No matter what, this child will grow up fat and in vain."
Xu Zhihuai nodded and suddenly said: "It's just that she doesn't like to talk much, she's always babbling."
Zhu Weizhen stroked An'er's chubby little face and said softly: "It doesn't matter if the children start talking later, some are three or four years old and still don't talk much. You can tell by looking at An'er's eyes that she is smart and smart. It’s up to you.”
These words made Xu Zhihuai shudder.
She smiled and said nothing.
Zhu Weizhen continued: "Let Wan'er come with you next time. I have something to discuss with her."
"yes."
Xu Zhihuai first agreed and then asked, "Is this Wan'er's marriage?"
"You are really well informed."
"The prince told me a few words that Wan'er's sister is indeed not too young."
Zhu Weizhen lowered his head and played with An'er's pink and tender hands, pinching her little fingers: "Wan'er is the kindest child I have ever seen. It's a pity that her unsatisfactory father ruined her again and again. , but she still has such an unlucky problem."
Xu Zhihuai lowered his eyes and said, "She is almost fine now."
"I know you take good care of her. But she can't stay in the palace forever."
Xu Zhihuai echoed: "That's natural. Your Highness will make the decision and he will definitely choose a good husband for her."
Zhu Weizhen smiled and shook his head: "I don't have that much ability. Whether she is a good husband or not depends on her luck."
Xu Zhihuai's heart tightened.
What does she mean? Does she still want to make a fuss about Wan'er's marriage?
"Your Highness, luck is unreliable after all."
Xu Zhihuai said softly.
Zhu Weizhen then laughed again: "I said you are a smart person. Yes, relying on luck is a dead end. The person Wan'er wants to marry must be a pillar of the court, and must have a clean net worth, so that they will be jealous. They will treat Wan'er well only if they are sincere and fearful. With the prince supporting her, she is a good person even if she is not a good person."
When Xu Zhihuai heard what she said, he felt relieved secretly.
She asked no more questions. After all, this was not something she could interfere with.
While talking, An'er fell asleep in Zhu Weizhen's arms.
Zhu Weizhen lowered his head and kissed the tip of her nose. After she fell asleep, he continued: "For more than a year, you have stayed in the palace and taken good care of the people around you. I think you have forgotten the past." It’s almost done, forget about being good, forget about being clean.”
Xu Zhihuai knew that she was reminding him, so he smiled and nodded in agreement.
"Wei Li entered the palace a few days ago, have you seen him?"
When she suddenly asked him, Xu Zhihuai couldn't help showing a surprised expression: "How come I have met the Marquis? I rarely go to His Highness's study."
"Really? There will always be a chance to meet you in the future."
Zhu Weizhen lowered his eyes and looked at An'er in his arms, and asked: "Has he not seen An'er since she returned to the palace?"
Xu Zhihuai became nervous: "Why does the Marquis want to see her? He is a foreign minister and is unreasonable."
Her firm tone and serious expression all revealed nervousness.
Zhu Weizhen's face remained calm: "I'm just asking. You don't have to panic, everything is already clean between you two. It's just that the passing geese leave sounds and the passing wind leaves traces."
Xu Zhihuai frowned and said, "Your Highness, if you have something to say, you might as well say it directly."
Zhu Weizhen looked at An'er and whispered softly: "Wei Li's temperament has also changed a lot in the past year. He is not as crazy as before, and he must have some scruples."
"Perhaps the prince's teachings have given him a conscience."
Zhu Weizhen was amused by her words: "Conscience and conscience? How could it be? He is just an untamed beast. He has been a tiger and wolf since he was a child. It must be sweet to make him obedient."
Xu Zhihuai pursed his lips and remained silent.
Zhu Weizhen continued: "I have no intention of embarrassing you, and I don't mean to provoke you with the past. I have said that this child An'er is your blessing. After the prince ascends the throne, Wei Li will undoubtedly be the greatest meritorious service in the court. My lord, you and I will help the prince keep an eye on him."
Xu Zhihuai understood immediately.
She wants to use An'er as a "benefits" to contain Wei Li.
She couldn't sit still anymore, so she stood up and came to Zhu Weizhen, bent down and took her daughter back.
An'er woke up all of a sudden, drowsily opening her mouth and about to cry.
Zhu Weizhen sighed softly: "You, what are you in a hurry? I'm just telling you the truth, and I don't really want you to do anything?"
"Your Highness, An'er is still young."
"I didn't say it was now."
Zhu Weizhen frowned: "Raising tigers is a danger, so we must take a long-term approach."
