After being reborn, I was won over by the heartfelt words of my loyal bodyguard.

Chapter 161: Further Inquiry

When Lin Fengmian learned of this news, he took out the jade pendant from his waist and examined it carefully. The jade pendant had a very fine color.

"Actually, there are some things you don't need to worry about so much. Since you've been by Her Highness's side, has Her Highness ever treated you unfairly?"

When the leader of the Dark Night Pavilion said this, Lin Fengmian shook his head.

"Since Her Highness has never wronged you, you should just stay by Her Highness's side."

Gan Luo stayed in the princess's residence, still somewhat worried about Lin Fengmian, who seemed distracted. Gan Luo summoned Yuan Zheng, who knelt on one knee to greet her. "No need for greetings. Investigate Lin Fengmian's situation privately for me."

When Yuan Zheng heard that Gan Luo was going to investigate Lin Fengmian, he was momentarily puzzled, wondering how Gan Luo planned to investigate.

"Fine, then help me investigate who Lin Fengmian has met with these past few days."

Upon hearing Gan Luo's words, Yuan Zheng agreed and went downstairs. After going downstairs, Yuan Zheng pondered why Gan Luo wanted to investigate the people Lin Fengmian had met in the past few days.

But since Gan Luo said so, they must be willing to do it.

Yuan Zheng's investigation yielded nothing; he couldn't find out who Lin Fengmian had met with.

When Yuan Zheng told Gan Luo about this, Gan Luo said it was alright.

Then Gan Luo lay down on the chaise lounge and called Lin Ruohua to his side. "I have something I want to ask you."

Lin Ruohua was a little puzzled, wondering what Gan Luo intended to ask.

"I would like to ask about the relationship between you and your mother."

"So this is what Your Highness wanted to ask about."

The relationship between her and her mother remained the same as before.

"I want you to return to your mother's side."

Upon hearing this, Lin Ruohua knelt down with a thud: "Does Your Highness mean you want to drive me away?"

“That’s not what I meant. I just want you to return to her side temporarily.”

Lin Ruohua was a clever person. She always felt that Gan Luo seemed to have something he needed her to do.

"Does Your Highness have something you wish to ask me to do...?"

"I don't want to beat around the bush with you. There is indeed something I want you to do, and that is to investigate how your mother took in Lin Fengmian back then."

Upon learning this news, Lin Ruohua agreed.

"Isn't Your Highness afraid that I will tell her about this?"

"I am not afraid. Moreover, I believe you can help me find out the truth. Also, please do not hurt your mother."

More importantly, they wanted to use this opportunity to ease tensions between the two of them.

“Your Highness, since it is your order, I am willing to do it.”

After that, Lin Ruohua naturally left the place. When Lin Ruohua left, she unexpectedly met Lin Fengmian and Lin Ruohua on her way back. She nodded slightly and wondered why Lin Fengmian had come here all of a sudden.

As night fell, the palace was bustling with activity, with palace maids hanging lanterns, creating an atmosphere as if it were a festival.

The palace maids all had a slight smile in their eyes.

"I heard that the princess from the neighboring country has also come, and that she is the most beautiful woman in the neighboring country, whose beauty is comparable to that of Her Highness the Princess."

One of the palace maids was speaking very quietly, but unfortunately, the eunuch overheard her.

"Focus on your work here. If Her Highness hears about these things, you'll be in for a world of trouble."

Gan Luo was dressed in a red dress embroidered with peonies, and her head was adorned with a pearl hairpin. She walked lightly towards the Imperial Garden.

The palace maids around were stunned by the sight; the princess was indeed an absolute beauty.

If they, as women, liked her so much, one can only imagine how much the men liked her. Moreover, given the princess's extraordinary abilities, it's perfectly normal for her to win everyone's favor.

It is often said that women are inferior to men, but in Gan Luo's case, it was the opposite.

Gan Luo turned his gaze to them, his eyes neither humble nor arrogant, and walked forward step by step.

Gan Luo walked into the Imperial Garden, where the ministers had already arrived. The ministers couldn't help but glance at Gan Luo a few times, but quickly looked away.

If I looked at him a few more times, I might have my eyes gouged out. But Gan Luo is indeed a man of striking appearance.

Lin Fengmian had been following Gan Luo closely. He was dressed in a white robe embroidered with lotus flowers edged in gold, and wore white and gold boots. A sword was strapped to his waist. He looked more like a young master from a noble family than a guard.

This demonstrates just how important Lin Fengmian was to Gan Luo.

At this moment, Gan Luo naturally saw Xu Jiu. Xu Jiu smiled faintly at Gan Luo, displaying a princess-like demeanor.

Although Xu Jiu wore a veil, her stunning beauty was still undeniable.

The envoy from the neighboring country stood up, walked to the emperor, performed a respectful bow, and then presented the offerings he had brought.

"Besides the things I need to do to enter the palace, I also have some gifts I'd like to present to Your Highness. I wonder if Your Highness would like to take a look?"

Gan Luo was surprised to find himself involved, wondering what kind of trouble they were up to.

"Your Highness, please enjoy the dance of our neighboring country."

Music began to play, and musicians played on one side. In front of them walked handsome men with exotic charm. The officials were all stunned in that instant.

None of them expected that this person would offer up handsome men here; for a moment, they all felt like they were dreaming.

Gan Luo looked at the group of men, who were all very handsome. They possessed both the feminine beauty of women and the masculine strength of men. In particular, the one who was the lead dancer, although his eyes were gentle, Gan Luo could tell that there was a turbulent undercurrent beneath them.

The men around them were echoing the man in the middle.

After the dance ended, applause rang out from all around.

Gan Luo naturally clapped his hands and praised him highly.

"I must say that everyone's dancing was really quite good, and I quite liked it."

Could it be that the gifts they mentioned are meant to be given to her as gifts?