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Rong'er thought to herself, ”The greater the world I've seen, the harder it is for me to calm down. Although I've returned to the palace, I seem to have kept my heart in Jiangnan. The cold in the capital makes me miss the warmth of Jiangnan like I'm in a dream.”

In addition to exploring the Yellow River's fortifications, Xuanye also paid homage to his former teacher, Confucius Temple, along with nine kowtows, and wrote the words ”Ten Thousand Masters Table” along with the words, thus giving priority to the thought of the Central Plains. Having learned the lessons of the fall of the Yuan dynasty under the rule of the Central Plains, Xuanye fully realized that Manqing wanted to rule the land of the Central Plains under the rule of the Han people, not as opposed to the Han people, but as a matter of fact, because the Han people had the ability to combine the Han people and make the Han people more powerful.

Just before going to Qufu, the person who went to Anhui to investigate returned to report, according to the secret investigation, Yuan Yi told him that it was true, in addition, Yuan Yi also provided Xuan Ye with a copy of his father's letter about the corrupt officials who accepted bribes, as well as a copy of the crime of mutual greed. Xuan Ye then ordered the officials to return to the Jiang Ning Prefecture, and send Yu Chenglong, the magistrate of the Jiang Ning Prefecture, to carry out an investigation for Anhui. He could only be at ease if he could teach such an official to an official like Cheng Long!

The results of the covert investigation had proven that Yuan Yi's complaint was true. On this day, Xuan Ye passed on the information to Yuan Yi and said with a smile: ”Yuan Yi, the things that you have reported to me are basically true. Now that there are absolutely trusted officials who have gone to Anhui to investigate this matter, you can rest assured that you can go back. Where do you want to go? I'll send someone to send you back. ”

She had personally witnessed Xuan Ye studying late into the night every day. He did not fear to cross the Yellow River to check on the people's affairs. This was a good emperor who only cared about his people; she did not want to leave, and even if she had to serve as a servant all her life, she wanted to stay by his side.

”Your Majesty, this humble girl is a person without a family. You …” Where do you want me to go? ” Yuan Yi said in a soft, sorrowful voice.

At this time, Rong'er and Xuande had entered the room. When they heard that the emperor had invited people over, they assumed that she had suffered grievances and came together to celebrate together. After they entered the room, Xuan Ye hurriedly waved at Rong'er and said, ”Imperial Concubine Rong, this Miss Yuan said that she has nowhere to go.”

”Don't you have an uncle in Jiangning?” Rong'er looked curiously at Yuan Yi.

”Uncle has never married and is working alone at the Jiangning Manor. He has no other property, and even if I go back to Jiangning, he won't be able to take me in.” Then, she raised her head to look at Rong'er, ”Your greatest wish in living by others is to seek redress for your father. Now that you can see it, it doesn't make much of a difference whether you live or die.”

”Don't say that... ”Miss Yuan, your father definitely doesn't wish for you to die like this.” Rong'er hurried over and whispered to her.

”Your majesty and two madams, please bring Yi to the capital. If someone wants to repay you for your servant, then help me!” With that, Yuan Yi kneeled down towards Xuan Ye.

”Miss Yuan!” You... ”Then why are you doing this …” Xuan Ye sighed softly.

At this time, Imperial Concubine De spoke up from the side, ”Miss Yuan, don't say such foolish things. After entering the palace, you might not be able to get married for the rest of your life.”

”Those who obey are unwilling to marry, and are only willing to serve the emperor and the empress!” Yuan Yi said with a determined expression.

”This... ”Miss Yuan, you should get up first to speak!” Rong'er hurried over to help her up.

”We cannot rely on others. We beg the emperor to grant us his wish!” With that, Yuan Yi kowtowed to Xuan Ye again.