Returning after a three-year escape from death, the tyrant has turned evil.

Chapter 287 Rabbit
Seeing Song Yi's obvious worry, yet her reluctance to speak, he smiled slightly and reached out to pinch her cheek.
"Even if it's just for your sake, I will never let anything happen to me, okay?"

Staring into his unusually serious eyes, Song Yi reluctantly relaxed and said, "Okay."

Jiang Lanye did not review any memorials today; he stayed with Song Yi the whole time. Knowing that Song Yi was emotionally unstable, he stayed close to her, talking to her about all sorts of things and asking her to describe her world.

After several attempts, Jiang Lanye even felt that he could imagine Song Yi's world in his mind, and even imagine her life in that world, her every move, her every smile.

Jiang Lanye went out once during this time, but Song Yi didn't know what he was doing and didn't ask him.

As it grew darker, Song Yi became visibly uneasy again. She looked at Jiang Lanye and asked in a low voice:

"You're going out, right? What exactly are you planning to do with your investigation? Are you sure there won't be any danger?"

"This is the palace, I am the emperor, and I have so many guards around me, nothing will happen."

Song Yi bit her lip: "When will you be back?"

Jiang Lanye didn't know either. He didn't want to just say an hour, in case Song Yi didn't return, she would only be more afraid.

So he simply raised his hand and patted Song Yi's head: "I have prepared a surprise for you. Let it keep you company tonight."

Having said that, Xichun slowly pushed open the palace door.

Upon closer inspection, Song Yi noticed that she was carrying a bamboo cage. The cage was large and had a soft cushion inside, but it was empty.

"This is."

Song Yi had a vague idea in her mind.

Jiang Lanye went out, and when he came back, he deliberately covered himself with his wide sleeves. He walked up to Song Yi, looked at her curious eyes, and couldn't help but smile.

Then, as if by magic, he produced a snow-white rabbit from his sleeve.

The little rabbit was pure white, except for the tips of its ears, which were a faint pink, like two newly blossoming cherry blossoms.

It seemed a little nervous, shrinking motionless in Jiang Lanye's palm, its round eyes timidly looking at Song Yi.

Song Yi's eyes lit up: "It's a little rabbit!"

"Touch it." Jiang Lanye gently placed the little rabbit on her lap. "I specially ordered this one to be chosen. It was just born, and it's the most docile one."

Song Yi carefully extended her finger and touched the soft downy fur.

The little rabbit twitched its ears and suddenly came closer, its wet nose brushing against her fingertips.

Song Yi couldn't help but laugh. Following Jiang Lanye's example, she clasped her hands together and held it in front of her, staring at it intently.

Looking at the scene before him, Jiang Lanye deliberately said, "It seems I have two rabbits by my side."

Song Yi glared at him: "I'm both a rabbit and a cat."

"Yiyi, I have already trained this rabbit. It knows that you are most afraid of snakes, so if a snake comes, it will protect you."

If you try to coax a child like that, even a very young child would believe you.

But Jiang Lanye deliberately coaxed Song Yi like that.

Song Yi curled her lip: "Come on, if the snake really comes, it can eat it in one bite, and then I'll have to protect it."

Jiang Lanye hugged her from behind, "I have already issued an imperial decree for it. Don't disbelieve me, it really can protect you."

She understood Jiang Lanye's good intentions, and quickly turned to kiss him while holding the rabbit. Just as Jiang Lanye was about to respond to the kiss, Song Yi quickly turned her head back and began to stroke the little rabbit.

Jiang Lanye: "."

He ultimately said nothing, watching as Song Yi calmed down and left Qingliang Palace. Outside the palace, two teams of guards were already waiting.

He casually walked over and said, “There are three main gates in total: south, north, and east, as well as six side gates. Go through them one by one. The guards responsible for guarding the gates are all fixed. I will send someone to bring things in later. Pay attention to their movements.”

"Yes!"

Jiang Lanye followed several guards to the East Gate. There was a pavilion next to the East Gate, but because it was in a remote location, weeds grew all around it, so he sat there quietly.

Fifteen minutes later, his men would come in tentatively, carrying baskets filled with dead snakes.

The guards were all surprised that Jiang Lanye would be personally watching over them tonight, and they couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

After a while.

A man carrying a basket walked in.

Sure enough, the guards at the gate immediately stopped him: "You! What are you doing!"

He quickly smiled apologetically, "I came in to deliver something; I'm looking for the same person as last time."

"The one from last time."

Soon, a slightly short guard hurried over: "Hey, you've come to see me. Bring me something to help me out."

Although the guards lived in the palace year-round, they had much more freedom than the palace servants.

Therefore, guards could easily come into contact with things from the outside world in private. Many guards' families would also take the opportunity to secretly send things into the palace, mostly new clothes or food.

They understood each other implicitly and wouldn't make things difficult for each other.

As an emperor, Jiang Lanye was somewhat aware of the clandestine collusion among his subordinates, but he didn't want to get involved. After all, rules are always rigid, and besides, such trivial matters were harmless, so everyone turned a blind eye.

However, some people took advantage of this situation and dared to smuggle venomous snakes in.

Sure enough, the guards around relaxed and couldn't help but tease, "You're really lucky, kid. Last time you said you were given new clothes, what is it this time, food?"

He chuckled awkwardly, "Who knows? I'll take my things back to my room first. There's nothing much to do tonight, so you guys can cover for me a bit longer."

After saying that, he quickly took it.

Unexpectedly, once he held it in his hand, his expression became strange.

Whatever they send is usually agreed upon beforehand, right? Why are they sending in a venomous snake this time without a word, and it's so light?
He dared not linger here, fearing that someone might try to peek inside and then leave in a hurry.

"Hey! Don't hog it all! We'll come find you after we finish our night watch!"

"understood!"

The guard walked forward nervously. Although people said that this venomous snake would not bite people for no reason, he was still afraid to carry it.

He was having some doubts as he walked forward into the moonlight, his gaze fixed on the ground.

As he walked, he suddenly saw a tall, slender shadow in front of him.

The guard froze, then slowly raised his head.

Jiang Lanye stood in front of him expressionlessly.

His heart almost stopped beating. His first instinct was to run, so he immediately turned around. Just as he was about to lift his leg, he realized that several guards were already behind him, their swords drawn and pointed at him warily.

(End of this chapter)