The next day, the morning sun slowly rose, and normalcy returned to the palace.
Ye Yubei had not brought the imperial concubines back. Now, Shen Qingqing was the only woman left in the entire harem.
The Empress had been deposed and sent to cultivate at a temple.
The King of Yue had been brought to justice. Ye Yubei preserved the Princess Consort of Yue's honors and allowed her to remain in the royal residence as its princess consort.
The entire Lu Family had been exiled, and the eldest prince had been locked in the dungeon, never to see daylight again.
Everything had been dealt with, and the events of the past few days seemed to have been put behind them.
Word spread outside that the Ninth Princess was the Northern Li Kingdom's little lucky star. People said it was thanks to her that the rebellion had been quelled.
Ye Tangtang became the entire kingdom's little lucky koi overnight.
"We finally won. I'm so tired! Watching all that had my heart in my throat. Jun Yuyuan, you looked especially handsome holding that gun yesterday."
Ye Tangtang clung to Jun Yuyuan's arm and personally picked up a pastry for him.
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Even Ye Yubei felt a little jealous watching them. Wasn't he handsome too? He was the ruler of a kingdom, no less. What was so great about this little wolf cub?
He's up to no good!!
Jun Yuyuan took a bite of the pastry from Ye Tangtang's hand and accidentally brushed her soft fingers. Her fingertips tingled, and she immediately pulled her hand back.
"Delicious. Very sweet." A faint smile curved Jun Yuyuan's lips. He seemed to be in a very good mood.
"If you like it, eat some more."
Ye Yubei moved the entire plate in front of