Only after being reborn did I realize that I was the white moonlight of a powerful minister.

Chapter 211 Ning An Returns to the Capital

Lately, Xie Bohuai has been like a hedgehog that has put away its quills, as if he wasn't the one who did those eccentric and violent things before.

Sometimes, even some ministers would wonder if Xie Bohuai had become more agreeable.

They all looked at Xie Bohuai, waiting for his reply.

Xie Bohuai smiled faintly, "Princess Ning'an has rendered meritorious service in the marriage alliance. Since she wants to return to her hometown, we should naturally think of a way to help her."

This was not the answer the Emperor wanted to hear, but Xie Bohuai spoke up, and the others echoed his sentiments.

"Yes, Princess Ning'an suffered countless hardships during her three-year marriage."

"She's just a woman, she's not going to amount to anything. If the emperor brings her back, he can at least leave her with a good reputation."

"Your humble servant also agrees with what Lord Xie said."

"I second the proposal."

……

Even those who disagreed were drowned out by the chorus of secondings, and the Emperor's gaze pierced through the crowd, landing on Xie Bohuai.

Xie Bohuai, however, never looked up, for looking directly at the emperor would be punished.

After leaving Renzheng Hall, Xie Bohuai walked ahead, and no one dared to approach him from behind.

It wasn't until they left the palace gates that Minister Zhou arrived at Xie Bohuai and asked him what he meant.

"What could I possibly mean?" Xie Bohuai laughed. "The Emperor asked me what I thought, and I gave him my thoughts. In the end, the decision rests with the Emperor."

"At a time like this, don't you know what the Emperor is thinking?" Minister Zhou frowned.

Xie Bohuai looked at Minister Zhou with interest. "Minister, are you really getting old and afraid of death? Is the Emperor's opinion more important, or is the right thing more important? If you're talking about imperial grace and power and telling me to be careful, then you've misjudged me. I'm not someone who's afraid."

Xie Bohuai mounted his horse. "Lord Zhou, if you're really afraid of dying, stay away from me to avoid being implicated."

After being thoroughly rebuked by Xie Bohuai, Minister Zhou cursed at Xie Bohuai's retreating back, "You bite the hand that feeds you! You don't appreciate kindness, you deserve to be disliked!"

Xie Bohuai only heard a few words, but he didn't care how Minister Zhou scolded him. As for Princess Ning'an, he was determined to bring her back.

Back home, Xie Bohuai remained the same as in the previous days, ignoring politics and spending all his time with Ye Wanning.

As more and more people learned about Princess Ning'an's situation, the Emperor, under pressure, had no choice but to send someone to fetch her.

Upon learning that Princess Ning'an was returning, Princess Xihe came to find Ye Wanning.

She rushed to Ye Wanning's room, shouting, "Wanning, have you heard? Ning'an is coming back! She's really coming back!"

Ye Wanning had just finished a bowl of medicine, which tasted somewhat bitter. She sipped her plum tea and asked, "Does Your Highness really want Princess Ning'an to return?"

“Why wouldn’t I want to?” Princess Xihe countered. “We grew up together. Although we often argued and she always tried to outshine me, she would protect me when something really happened. Wan Ning, I don’t have many friends, but she can be considered one.”

Ye Wanning frowned slightly as she listened. Princess Xihe was innocent and lovely. She and her sister used to have a genuine friendship, but things have changed. Could they ever go back to the way they were before?

"If I were the one who suffered so much during the marriage alliance, she would probably remember me, right? Over the years, I've written her so many letters, and she hasn't replied to a single one. She's so heartless. When she comes back, I'll definitely give her a good talking to." Princess Xihe said this, but she kept smiling. "Actually, I think my royal brother and the others are overthinking it. Ning'an can't become empress anyway. Just like my aunt, we can provide her with good food and drink, isn't that enough?"

She even had a fight with her brother over this, because she really couldn't understand what he was worried about.

Ye Wanning understood the Crown Prince's thoughts, but since she couldn't interfere in this matter, she simply listened to his lead.

After this matter was settled, first came Princess Xihe's wedding banquet, and then in late December, Princess Ning'an rushed back to the capital before New Year's Eve.