Dream of the Red Chamber: I can see the hidden labels of the beauties.

When talking about his conversation with Qin Keqing, Jia Can's face was full of sincerity and his eyes were clear, showing no sign of falsehood.

Yu Hui found his explanation reasonable and coherent, and had no doubts. After a moment of contemplation, he asked again:

"Judging from your words, young master, it seems you are not very familiar with the princess. Have you not had any regular contact with her before?"

Jia Can chose to conceal the fact that he and Qin Keqing had known each other since childhood in the Eastern Palace. His expression remained unchanged as he shook his head.

"No, I am of lowly status in this household. The princess is Jia Rong's wife. We are of different generations and genders. We only nod to each other when we meet, and we have no close relationship."

"It wasn't until I met her in the park the day before yesterday that we talked for a long time and had some private conversations."

Yu Hui was taken aback and remained silent for a long time. He stared at Jia Can for a moment, a complex expression flashing in his eyes.

He realized that Jia Can seemed to have no memory of his childhood in the Eastern Palace, and he also realized why Qin Keqing had taken care of him again and again, and why she had chosen him to deliver the message in times of crisis.

There were clearly many connections between them, but Jia Can was completely unaware of them.

He opened his mouth, hesitated, and swallowed the words back. In the end, he didn't say anything, but simply nodded slightly, gave Jia Can a meaningful look, and then said:

"I see. Young master, you have been wronged. But rest assured, Jia Zhen's end is not far off."

Yu Hui originally wanted to reveal the fact that Jia Can had grown up in the Eastern Palace and had been childhood sweethearts with Qin Keqing, but ultimately felt that revealing it now might not be a good thing, and might instead cause Jia Can to become confused and add to his troubles.

He thought to himself, "Let's put this matter aside for later."

Then the conversation shifted:

"Regarding Jia Zhen's attempt to defile the princess, I have already reported it to the Emperor Emeritus. The Emperor Emeritus was furious upon hearing this and has issued an imperial edict to execute Jia Zhen and Jia Rong, those beastly father and son, to uphold the moral order."

Hearing this, Jia Can secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and the weight that had been hanging over his heart for so long finally lifted.

Just as he had expected, the Emperor Emeritus knew Qin Keqing's identity, and his attitude toward the matter was even more severe than he had anticipated.

He was initially worried that things might get complicated, but to his surprise, Yu Hui was able to report directly to the Emperor Emeritus, who immediately issued an edict to execute him.

This means that Jia Zhen and his son Jia Rong are on the verge of death!

He also realized that Yu Hui must be one of the Emperor Emeritus's men, and a trusted confidant at that.

Otherwise, why would the retired emperor so easily entrust such a confidential matter?

Therefore, Yu Hui's rescue of Qin Keqing back then was most likely on the orders of the retired emperor.

Although Jia Can did not know the reason why the former crown prince had gotten into trouble back then, whether it was because of a rebellion or because he was deposed, he had no way of knowing.

However, based on what we know so far, the retired emperor still had some fatherly affection for the former crown prince, which is why he allowed Yu Hui to rescue Qin Keqing at the last moment, thus preserving the former crown prince's bloodline.

This made him feel a strange, inexplicable sense of regret towards the retired emperor.

Just as he was secretly breathing a sigh of relief, Yu Hui suddenly changed the subject again:

"However, the Emperor Emeritus seems to have taken an interest in you, young master. He said he wants to meet you, and the meeting is scheduled for tomorrow."

Although the Emperor Emeritus had subtly reminded Yu Hui that there was no need to tell Jia Can his true identity, he should simply say that someone wanted to see Jia Can.

But Yu Hui told Jia Can everything without reservation, whether out of trust or for other reasons, it is unclear.

Jia Can was stunned, his eyes wide with astonishment. He almost thought he had misheard. Looking at Yu Hui, he hesitated and asked again:

"The Emperor Emeritus wants to see me? Lord Yu, are you kidding me?"

Yu Hui, his face serious, replied in a deep voice:

"I am not joking, this is the Emperor Emeritus's decree, and it is also the main reason for my visit."

As he spoke, a hint of shame flashed in his eyes, and his expression became somewhat unnatural.

In Yu Hui's view, if he hadn't intentionally praised Jia Can in front of the Emperor Emeritus, the Emperor Emeritus probably wouldn't have had the idea of ​​meeting Jia Can.

Yu Hui was somewhat uneasy about this, wondering whether it would be a blessing or a curse for Jia Can.

Jia Can's heart skipped a beat, feeling both excited and uneasy. The retired emperor had reigned for over forty years, ruling the world and commanding respect and majesty.

Even though he has abdicated the throne, he still wields considerable influence in the court.

Gaining the favor of the retired emperor would be like putting Jia Can on the fast track, an invaluable opportunity for his future development.

However, if one accidentally offends the retired emperor, it will be a catastrophic disaster, leaving no chance for recovery.

It can be said that risks and opportunities coexist.

After a while, Yu Hui sincerely advised again:

"Young master, when you go to see the Emperor Emeritus tomorrow, please be sure to maintain a sense of reverence and listen more and speak less."

"If the Emperor Emeritus asks you anything, just answer truthfully. Never talk nonsense or try to be clever."

"The Emperor Emeritus dislikes those who are glib and presumptuous. It's best to keep quiet and be honest with them."

Jia Can snapped out of his reverie, sensing the deep kindness and concern in Yu Hui's words. His heart warmed, and he politely cupped his hands in a respectful greeting, replying solemnly:

"Rest assured, Lord Yu, I understand. I will be careful in my words and actions before the Emperor Emeritus and will not do anything out of line. I will certainly not let down your good intentions."

Seeing that he had taken the words to heart and that his attitude was sincere, not just a perfunctory remark, Yu Hui couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Seeing Jia Can's composure and dignified demeanor, he remained neither servile nor arrogant in the presence of the Dragon Guard Commander, speaking with propriety. It seemed unlikely that he would make any major mistakes when meeting the Emperor Emeritus tomorrow.

His worries seemed somewhat unnecessary.

After a moment of silence, Yu Hui continued:

"According to the Emperor Emeritus, if he is satisfied with you, he intends to entrust you with the important task of executing Jia Zhen and his son Jia Rong. This may also be a test for you by the Emperor Emeritus."

Upon hearing this, Jia Can was secretly delighted, his heart skipped a beat, and the corners of his mouth involuntarily turned up.

If he could kill Jia Zhen with his own hands, that would naturally be the best thing for him.

That beast Jia Zhen not only coveted Qin Keqing, but also drove her to her death.

If I could personally kill Jia Zhen, I could not only avenge my past humiliation, but also completely eliminate the psychological shadow left by my previous life, and from then on have no worries.

But clearly, this was all predicated on the Emperor Emeritus being satisfied with him and recognizing his courage and ability.

This means that tomorrow's meeting is quite crucial.

Jia Can took a deep breath, suppressed his excitement, steadied himself, and solemnly replied:

"Thank you for informing me of this, Lord Yu. I will prepare well and will not let you down. I will do my best to satisfy the Emperor Emeritus."

As they spoke, Jia Can noticed that Yu Hui seemed quite concerned and attentive to him, much like an elder would show concern for a nephew or niece.

He couldn't help but wonder to himself, Yu Hui and he were not related, they had only met today, so why was he so concerned about him?

Could there be some reason he doesn't know about?