Chapter 220: What level is it that is worthy for the emperor to pick him up in person?

The imperial study was brightly lit.

Xiao Jue was still wearing the dragon robe he wore when he attended court, and was reviewing memorials with great care.

"Your Majesty, Commander Yao, who is on duty at the palace gate, has sent someone to inform you that Mr. Shen, the Second Master of the Duke's Mansion, and Miss Shen are here to see Your Majesty."

"Pah..."

The pen in Xiao Jue's hand fell to the ground. Hearing the noise, Eunuch Feng carefully raised his eyelids and looked at him, and saw that he looked a little strange.

It’s hard to tell what expression it was, but it was definitely not normal. Eunuch Feng was very curious and was about to go over to help the emperor pick up the pen when he heard him say.

"Say it again? Who wants to see me?"

Normally, when Eunuch Feng passed on a message, Xiao Jue would hardly ask it a second time. Therefore, when Eunuch Feng heard Xiao Jue ask it a second time, he was very surprised.

But he was a seasoned veteran and didn't show it on his face at all.

"Your Majesty, it's Mr. Shen and Miss Shen from the Duke's Mansion."

His voice sounded a little anxious, so Eunuch Feng had to give up the idea of ​​picking up the pen for the time being. He suppressed his curiosity and turned around to go to the palace gate to meet someone.

In front of the large imperial desk, apart from the neatly arranged four treasures of the study, there were only piles of memorials.

You go to pick someone up in person before you have even finished reviewing the memorial?

What level is this Second Master Shen, worthy of being picked up by the emperor himself?

"What are you standing there for? Hurry up and catch up."

Xiao Jue took a few steps and looked back, only to find that his personal steward was standing there like a wooden stake, motionless. He couldn't help but call out to him.

When he shouted, Eunuch Feng immediately came to his senses, slapped himself lightly on the face in annoyance, and then quickly chased after him.

"Yes, Your Majesty, please calm down. I will be here soon."

At the palace gate.

The emperor came in person, and the soldiers on duty saluted in unison to welcome him. The noise startled Shen Yaoxing and Shen Qingyi who were standing nearby.

Why is the emperor here?

He had been to the palace so many times, but this was the first time he saw the emperor come to pick him up in person.

Chen Yaoxing was a little flattered.

"Get out of the car quickly, the emperor is coming."

He lowered his voice and reminded the girl in the carriage.

The girl in the carriage took a deep breath, gritted her teeth, and went out.

Is it too late to regret now?

She didn't want to get on this pirate ship anymore.

Silver is certainly tempting, but if she seduces the emperor, she will have enough heads to chop off.

How come her IQ drops to negative when she sees money?

As soon as he stood firm, he looked up and saw a tall dark golden figure.

The young and handsome emperor, wearing a golden crown that symbolized imperial power, walked over at some point, and his pair of bottomless black eyes fell on her.

Shen Qingyi didn't expect him to come over. When she saw him unexpectedly, she was really scared.

Her body, which had just stood firm, suddenly softened, her center of gravity shifted instantly, and she couldn't help but fall backwards. Fortunately, Chen Yaoxing beside her was quick to grab her, otherwise, she would have fallen miserably.

"Your Majesty, your servant, pays homage to the Emperor..."

Shen Qingyi quickly bowed her head and saluted.

Her face was red, and she felt ashamed, embarrassed, nervous and scared.

Chen Yaoxing let her go and bowed to the emperor.

Unless it is a formal occasion or in front of many people, they do not need to perform the kneeling ceremony.

"No need to be polite."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

After the empty formalities, Chen Yaoxing looked at him with a grin and asked casually, "Why is the Emperor here?"

"I was free and was inspecting the area. I heard you were here, so I stopped by."

Xiao Jue put one hand behind his back, his face calm and his heart steady, and replied very naturally.

Hearing this, a hint of doubt flashed across Chen Yaoxing's eyes. How could the king of a country have nothing to do?

Also, why aren’t the emperor’s personal eunuchs and guards here?

If the emperor goes on an inspection tour, how could there be no one following him?

He had a hunch that this was not quite what the emperor said, but Chen Yaoxing didn't show it at all. He narrowed his eyes and had a playful smile on his face.

"I see. I was worried that my sudden visit would disturb the Emperor from attending to state affairs. Now, I am relieved."

"Won't."

Xiao Jue said softly, his eyes sweeping inconspicuously over the stunning girl who looked like a quail beside him, and the corners of his lips curled up slightly.

"You and Miss Shen suddenly came to see me, is there something wrong?"

Hearing this suddenly, Shen Qingyi's palms began to sweat and she became flustered again.

She looked at Chen Yaoxing helplessly, but found that Chen Yaoxing didn't even look at her, and was answering Xiao Jue on his own.

"Yes, Shen Qingyi wanted to see the warm pool in Fenghua Palace. As for me, I missed the emperor so much after not seeing him for a long time, so I came with her."

“…”

Hearing his words, Shen Qingyi was stunned. When did she want to see the warm pool in Fenghua Palace?

Can outsiders see anything in the palace if they want to?

Can this Chen Yaoxing be more reliable?

At this moment, a pair of deep eyes fell on her. Shen Qingyi subconsciously tensed up all over, quickly came to her senses, lowered her head and stammered.

"No, that's right. I, your humble servant, would like to see the warm pool in Fenghua Palace. I, I hope Your Majesty will agree."

"Alright, let's go, I'll take you there."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

The three of them walked towards the palace.

After walking more than twenty meters, I suddenly saw Eunuch Feng running towards me from not far away, panting. Maybe he was running too fast, the hat on his head was tilted and looked like it was about to fall off.

Behind Eunuch Feng, there was a tall man strolling leisurely in the garden.

The man was holding a scimitar in his hand. He was the emperor's personal bodyguard, Long Yi, the best master in the palace.

Looking at Eunuch Feng's embarrassed appearance, Chen Yaoxing narrowed his eyes, and a gleam of light flashed across his eyes.

"Your Majesty, I, this old servant has finally caught up with you."

After running over quickly, Eunuch Feng was panting heavily, his voice was intermittent, and he looked like he was about to die of exhaustion.

It was so cold, but his clothes were soaked with sweat.

Looking at her father-in-law who was about to die of exhaustion, Shen Qingyi expressed her great incomprehension. Where had this father-in-law been and why was he so tired?

If he knew what she was thinking, Eunuch Feng would definitely cry out that it was unfair.

The Imperial Study is not a completely straight line from here, but it goes around in circles. It looks not far, but it is actually about five miles away.

As soon as he left the imperial study, the emperor disappeared in a flash as if he was in a hurry, using his lightness skills, leaving him to chase after him.

He is not like Long Yi who is skilled in martial arts. How could he not be tired after running five miles in one breath?

After catching his breath, Eunuch Feng greeted Shen Yaoxing and Shen Qingyi amiably, and then the group headed towards the harem.

Looking in the direction of the crowd, Eunuch Feng began to have doubts in his heart.

Why does this direction look so much like the direction of Fenghua Palace?

Fenghua Palace is the Queen's palace. The Emperor has not yet appointed a Queen, so Fenghua Palace has been empty and the Emperor never visits it.

Are you going to take the young master and young lady of the Shen family to Fenghua Palace today?

But Fenghua Palace is an empty palace, what are we going there for?