Chapter 631 - Do you know Ah Leng? (1/2)

Before leaving Shen Jia's chamber, Ji Cheng appointed two maids to take care of her and stationed two guards outside her chamber so that they could rush into the room in case of an emergency.

Zhao Ming felt that he was overreacting when he appointed two guards outside but chose to stay silent.

He was doing all this because he is worried about Shen Jia. Otherwise, he wouldn't have come to visit her immediately after getting the news.

On their way back to the chamber, Ji Cheng looked at Zhao Ming and asked, ” Since Aunt Shen Jia is here, shouldn't we find Uncle Lu and bring him here as well? It must be difficult for her to live alone without him. ”

Zhao Ming was surprised that he didn't call Zhao Ming's uncle as Master Lu but Uncle Lu? He has visited the royal palace before but at that time they weren't aware where Shen Jia is.

She nodded and said, ” I think it's a good idea. However, do you know where he is now?”

” I have heard that he has gone to the mountains again. But I can send someone to look for him. Maybe we will be able to find him.”

She nodded and agreed to his suggestion.

Before going back to the palace, they decided to take a stroll in the garden in front of the main palace since the weather is good.

The season was changing and was getting chilly. Even the days are not that hot anymore.

It was perfect to take a stroll in the garden. Just as they were taking the fresh air while holding onto each other's hand, Zhao Ming couldn't hold onto her curiosity and asked.

” Ji Cheng, about Prince Zhelan, do you believe that he is not wrong? I mean you said to your mother last time that it's her fault for throwing him and his mother out of the palace. Is it because you feel that Empress Dowager did wrong, you allowed him to stay in the palace?”

He stopped in his steps when he heard her words. A frown appeared on his forehead as he looked into her eyes.

He looked at her and stayed silent for a few minutes, his silence made her uncomfortable. Just as she was about to change the topic, she heard his words, ” I do believe that mother did wrong. Even if he is concubine's son, it doesn't mean that he doesn't belong to the palace. After all, he is father's son. However, that was not the reason that I allowed him to stay here. ” He stated plainly.

She was even more confused now. Then why did he allow him to stay here?

Just as she was about to ask this question, she heard a familiar voice.

” Your Majesty!”

She was startled hearing Ji Zhelan's voice from behind.

Ji Cheng was expressionless when Zhelan came to them and greeted them politely. However, Zhao Ming felt like she was caught bitching about someone behind their back.

” Your Majesty, it's been days since I have seen you. How have you been?” He asked Zhao Ming who was still getting used to his polite words despite knowing his real character.

” Erm...I..am fine.” She tried to calm down and manage to flash a smile on her face.

He nodded and turned to Ji Cheng whose expressions were as dark as ever.