Emperor Yongzheng nodded, a look of approval in his gaze as he looked at Xiao Youlan. "You are becoming more sensible by the day."
He was still feeling guilty about what had happened just moments ago. Pausing, he continued, "At the current rate of progress, the Yan family will soon be joined in marriage with Mingyu. When that time comes, I will have the two of them return to Lianzhou."
This was meant to reassure Xiao Youlan, implying that as long as he behaved himself, his position in the East Palace would remain secure.
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