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Seeing her face light up with satisfaction every time she ate, one knew that her happiness had truly doubled.

Shen Chuwei noticed that Ye Haoting had been staring at her. Although Ye Haoting had never explicitly acknowledged or denied that Feng Wuyou was his daughter, she could tell that he treated Feng Wuyou quite well.

But right now, that shouldn’t be her concern.

After Shen Chuwei finished her breakfast, the palace maid cleared the bowls and chopsticks away.

She hadn’t forgotten her purpose. Four days had passed since her arrival at the palace, which wasn’t long, but it wasn’t for nothing either.

She thought about how to phrase it, "Emperor, last time you mentioned having the National Master come to have a look. When might he return?"

Ye Haoting wasn’t curious why she suddenly asked about the National Master, but explained with a smile, "The National Master hasn’t lived in the capital for these past years, he’s been residing on the mountain.

He’s set up an Array there, and ordinary people can’t get up there. He should be back soon."

"Oh?" Shen Chuwei nodded, then asked with keen curiosity, "Emperor, is the National Master very powerful?"

Ye Haoting laughed heartily, "Of course, otherwise, how could he be the National Master?"

Shen Chuwei felt somewhat delighted inside. With the National Master being so powerful, there was a greater possibility for Xiao Jinyan to regain his memory. She really hoped the National Master would return soon.

"Emperor, I also feel that way." What she was thinking was that the more powerful the National Master, the greater the hope.

Ye Haoting laughed again, "Is there anything you’d like to eat? Just tell me, and I will order someone to purchase it for you."

Shen Chuwei thought of Xiao Jinyan and Wu Tan. She wanted to take the opportunity to leave the palace to visit them, to put their minds at ease.

"Emperor, I would like to go out and buy it myself."

Ye Haoting merely thought for a moment before nodding in agreement, clearly showing how much he doted on Little Nine.

"Alright, I’ll send some people to protect you."

"There’s no need for such pretense. Just having a palace maid accompany me will do," Shen Chuwei whispered in Ye Haoting’s ear, "Too many people attract too much attention."

Anyone else would certainly not dare to refuse the implied message in Ye Haoting’s words, nor speak in such an undignified manner.

This was probably one of the reasons why Ye Haoting liked Little Nine.

"Alright, alright, as you wish."

Then, Ye Haoting took out a token and handed it to her, "With this token, you can leave the palace at any time."

"Thank you, Emperor." Shen Chuwei happily accepted, touching the token. It was golden. Was it made of pure gold?

Shen Chuwei left the palace as she wished, accompanied by a palace maid.

Outside the palace, Shen Chuwei bought lots of food, the palace maid carrying it for her.

Once she had bought enough, Shen Chuwei took the palace maid for some sweet soup, then found an excuse to leave her behind.

Before leaving, she specifically instructed the palace maid not to run off.

Then she happily went to find Xiao Jinyan.

Unfortunately, halfway there, Shen Chuwei saw Xiao Jinyan coming out of the Tea House. They both caught sight of each other at first glance.

She ran up to him, "Husband."

Xiao Jinyan was surprised to see her, "Little Nine, how did you leave the palace?"

Shen Chuwei’s eyes smiled as she said, "I told him I wanted to go out and buy food, and the Emperor agreed."

After hearing this, Xiao Jinyan was even more surprised, "...He didn’t have any suspicions?"

"I’ll go back soon; he probably won’t suspect anything," Shen Chuwei said as she hooked her arm through his and moved to a secluded corner.

Xiao Jinyan let her lead him, and after glancing back to make sure they were not followed, he felt relieved.

"Husband, I asked the Emperor, and he said that the National Master is extremely powerful. When he will return depends on luck; it can be both soon and not so soon," Shen Chuwei repeated what Ye Haoting had told her.

At this, Xiao Jinyan became calm, "It seems that half of the rumors are true."

Shen Chuwei, thinking of Wu Tan, asked, "Husband, Wu Tan should know that I’m safe now, right?"

Anyone would be displeased to hear their wife mention another man, and even though the man was a monk, Xiao Jinyan was no exception.

"He already knows."

Shen Chuwei said, "That’s good. I was worried he might be concerned."

Xiao Jinyan didn’t want to continue this topic and looked down at her, asking, "Do you want to go back to the Inn?"

Shen Chuwei shook her head, "No, I’m going back to the palace."

Although Xiao Jinyan was reluctant to let her leave, he knew it wasn’t easy for her to come out in the first place.

Shen Chuwei waved and ran off.

Xiao Jinyan stood there, watching Shen Chuwei’s retreating figure for a while, knowing that they couldn’t go on like this forever.

Back at Wuyou Palace, Shen Chuwei showcased her spoils of the day, all edible treats.

She took out a box of pastries, intending to offer them to Ye Haoting for a taste.

After leaving the Bedchamber, Shen Chuwei walked happily across the arched bridge, making her way out of Wuyou Palace.

She had been to the Imperial Study Room once before and remembered the way.

As she approached the Imperial Study Room, Shen Chuwei saw the Northern Imperial King leaving the room. Her gaze, however, fell upon the man accompanying the Northern Imperial King, and she couldn’t help but widen her eyes in astonishment – to see him here of all places~