As soon as the words fell, the silent flower hall was like a ripple in a dead body of water. Everyone was agitated, but no one dared to speak loudly.

They had never heard of the name Yu Ning, and didn't know whose daughter she was, but they thought that everyone in the banquet hall was looking at each other, trying to figure out which family Yu Ning came from and how lucky she was to have Cheng Ying's favor. Although it was shameful to have a eunuch as a godfather, not everyone could get a backer like Cheng Ying.

Not only did Shen Tian repeatedly show his goodwill in order to win over Cheng Ying, but the two people in the harem also tried their best, but to no avail.

Cheng Ying threw the bright yellow silk paper in her hand to Xia Ning beside her. Xia Ning held the imperial edict in both hands, walked towards Yu Jiao, bowed and handed the imperial edict to Yu Jiao.

Yu Jiao was slightly stunned as she looked at the imperial edict. It was just about adopting a daughter, but Cheng Ying actually went to ask for the decree from Emperor Mingzheng. It was against the ethical code for him, a eunuch, to adopt the daughter of the second assistant of the cabinet as his adopted daughter. Emperor Mingzheng not only did not dissuade him, but also personally issued such a decree. It was really absurd.

Cheng Ying lived up to the name of a favored eunuch.

Liu Ziqi tugged at Yu Jiao's sleeve while she was stunned. Yu Jiao came back to her senses and ignored the various surprised and complicated expressions in the hall. She took a deep breath and calmly stood up to take the imperial edict from Xia Ning. She raised her eyes and met Cheng Ying's smiling eyes. She heard him say in a gentle voice, "Yu Ning, come to your godfather."

Yu Jiao has never been one to like the limelight, but at this moment, she stole the limelight. Under everyone's attention, she smiled stiffly and walked towards Cheng Ying.

Cheng Ying motioned for her to sit next to him. Yu Jiao sat down next to Cheng Ying with a stiff limb. They were only a fist apart. She could clearly smell the woody sandalwood scent on him, which was clear and light.

Cheng Ying smiled at her sideways, then raised her hands and clapped them in the air.

The wide scarlet sleeves brushed across Yu Jiao's arms. Yu Jiao sat on a high seat, and the mixed expressions of everyone in the hall were clearly visible.

No one expected that the adopted daughter that Cheng Ying wanted to adopt was the third girl from Liu Ci Fu's family. What made them most upset was Cheng Ying's attitude towards Yu Jiao. No one had ever seen such a gentle and smiling Cheng Ying.

In the past, when Cheng Zhangyin smiled, it was usually when someone was tortured to death by him.

As everyone was in shock, a group of maids came in one after another, holding lacquered trays in their hands, filled with exquisite treasures, including tributes that were only available in the palace.

"These are the gifts I prepared for you. Take a look and see if you like them." Cheng Ying's phoenix eyes were smiling, and her deep eyes were sparkling.

A row of maids knelt in front of Yu Jiao and raised the trays in their hands above their necks for Yu Jiao to look at.

Yu Jiao felt more and more uneasy, and she felt very uncomfortable sitting next to Cheng Ying. She didn't understand what Cheng Ying was trying to do, pushing her into the public eye so ostentatiously.

"Thank you, godfather. Yu Ning likes it very much." Yu Jiao suppressed the discomfort in her heart, followed Cheng Ying's words, and chose the most obedient words.

Cheng Ying raised her hand slightly, signaling the maids to leave, and touched Yu Jiao's hair, "I'm glad you like it. It's worth my hard work to move it from the inner storehouse."

Yu Jiao was reluctant to be approached by Cheng Ying. She picked up the wine pot with a faint smile and poured a cup of wine for Cheng Ying. "Yu Ning pays respect to the foster father. Thank you for your kindness."

Cheng Ying took back her hand, smiled softly, and picked up the cup. Among the people who had come to their senses, some smart ones quickly stood up and raised their cups to congratulate Cheng Ying, "Congratulations to Governor Cheng for having a daughter. The third daughter of the Liu family is kind and gentle. It is a great pleasure for the Governor to have such a caring daughter by his side in the future!"

Yu Jiao wanted to laugh after hearing this. This person had never seen her, so how could he know that she was kind and gentle? Power is really a good thing, it can make people turn right and wrong and speak flattering words. If you don't know, you might think she is getting married.