Chapter 535 Meeting Emperor Dongyuan (Fifth Update)

Xiao Tang shook her head.

She doesn't want to come back.

Of course, this kind of statement cannot be explained.

After all, Xiao Xian didn't understand the ridiculous nature of this system.

She just shook her head, unsure how to continue the explanation.

Xiao Xian saw this and was immediately disappointed. "It seems you just suddenly fell ill and wanted to return to the Xiao residence to ask for help?"

Xiao Tang: "..."

This uncle has quite a vivid imagination.

She was speechless.

Although I don't dislike this uncle as much as I do Duke Xiao, I wouldn't go so far as to consider him my father.

"Moreover, if I acknowledge your Xiao family, and if the Great Sheng Kingdom and the Eastern Yuan Kingdom were to go to war in the future, aren't you afraid that the Xiao family would be implicated?"

"At that time, Emperor Dongyuan might even suspect you of being spies."

Xiao Xian paused slightly; he was actually quite taken aback.

I never expected Xiao Tang to think of this.

“That’s not a problem…” Xiao Xian immediately shook his head slightly. “As long as you’re willing to stay, everything will be fine.”

Xiao Tang chuckled, "Why should I stay? General Xiao, I really don't need to stay, and this place isn't suitable for me either."

Most importantly!

What is she staying for?

The Xiao family was harmonious and happy, but she was just an extra.

Xiao Xian's expression was rather unpleasant.

His gaze darkened slightly as he looked at Xiao Tang earnestly. "Tang'er, for both emotional and rational reasons, you cannot go back. You can only stay in Dongyuan Kingdom."

"Why?" Xiao Bao suddenly shouted.

It's a child's voice, clear, tender, and a little babyish.

Upon hearing her voice, Xiao Xian suddenly lowered his head and looked directly into the child's eyes.

He pursed his lips gently and explained softly, "Because your mother and father are enemies, and besides, your father has already ascended the throne and has new concubines, so why would he remember you..."

"Aww!"

Unexpectedly, these words elicited a strong reaction from Xiao Bao.

Xiao Bao suddenly jumped up and bit his leg hard.

The bite caused Xiao Xian to gasp in pain.

Xiao Xian huffed and puffed, staring at the little girl in disbelief.

"Tang'er, your daughter needs to be properly disciplined. What kind of behavior is this?"

Xiao Tang pulled Xiao Bao behind her to protect him.

She looked at Xiao Xian calmly and said, "General Xiao, while I'm still being polite to you, it's best not to force me. If you do, we'll never see each other again."

She scoffed.

Anything involving the baby and the main villain is tantamount to crossing her bottom line.

No one can touch her child without permission.

Don't even think about restricting her freedom of movement!

Xiao Xian was genuinely flustered for a moment. He gently explained to Xiao Tang, "Tang'er, don't be impulsive. Calm down first. I'm doing this for your own good."

He finished speaking and sighed.

"It's getting late, you should get some rest."

Duke Xiao glanced at her short, light gray hair and could only sigh softly, "Tang'er, why did you cut your hair like this? The Emperor heard that I had found you, and since there is a palace banquet tomorrow, he asked me to bring you along to the banquet."

Xiao Tang did not answer.

I have never actually met the Emperor of Dongyuan.

In terms of status, Emperor Dongyuan and Emperor Jingling are... brothers.

Not hearing Xiao Tang's response, General Xiao sighed helplessly again and turned to leave.

Whether it was the darkness of night or Xiao Xian's utter disappointment, Xiao Tang could still discern a hint of loneliness and desolation in his silhouette.

Xiao Bao asked, "Mommy, are you and Daddy really enemies?"

Being an enemy is truly a miserable thing.

Xiao Tang rubbed Xiao Bao's head. "Of course not, how could it be?"

As for whether Emperor Jingling really took a concubine, we'll only know the truth by seeing it with our own eyes.

If Di Jingling really did take a concubine...

snort.

Kick it off!

Xiao Bao tilted his head and asked, "Then, Mommy, we can still be with Daddy, right?"

"certainly."

Xiao Bao received an affirmative answer and happily ran into the house.

Xiao Tang pursed her lips.

I didn't know what to say for a moment.

The following day, a royal banquet was held.

Xiao Tang still attended the banquet dressed as Xiao Lengshuang and her maid.

Her short hairstyle made her the most eye-catching presence at the palace banquet.

Tonight's palace banquet is a grand evening event, and as such, many ministers have brought their unmarried daughters.

Xiao Tang left the three babies at the mansion.

With Xiao Yiran watching over them, she felt relatively at ease.

Xiao Yiran is not an official in the court, so he naturally will not attend this banquet, but Xiao Yichen will.

She had only stayed at the Xiao family's house for two or three days, and only today did she have time to see Xiao Yichen, this very busy man.

Xiao Yichen is now the most favored person in the Eastern Yuan Emperor's court.

Therefore, he was immediately fawned over by the ministers as soon as he entered the palace today.

He was good-looking, even more upright and handsome than Xiao Yiran.

However, perhaps because of Xiao Yichen's mother, Xiao Tang looked at him with some dissatisfaction.

Xiao Yichen seemed to sense something and suddenly turned to look at Xiao Tang.

His eyes were extremely sharp.

Xiao Tang immediately looked away.

Pretend you didn't see it.

"Today is also the first time that Minister Xiao's sixth sister has attended a banquet. I have not yet met this woman. Where is Minister Xiao's sixth sister?"

Emperor Dongyuan has spoken.

The man asked casually, his sharp gaze sweeping across the crowd.

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