But the moment she appeared, she captured everyone's attention.

When the Empress saw Emperor Chengqian's reaction and then saw Hua Rong's face, which looked exactly the same as it had more than ten years ago, her expression turned ferocious.

Why!

Why is that bitch still so beautiful?!

Is this God really so unfair?

Thief God: ...This is definitely not my fault!

Consort Yang's face was even whiter than the Empress's.

Yang Meiren felt that no matter how beautiful her cousin was, she was probably already old and faded by now.

But when she saw Hua Rong, she realized how hypocritical those who said she looked like Hua Rong were.

Damn it!

What kind of eyes are those? How does she resemble her cousin at all?

Is this a compliment or something to annoy her?

Yang Meiren now truly appreciates the care and concern shown by her elders in the family.

She even vividly recalled the look in her father's eyes when she entered the palace.

She didn't understand that look in her eyes back then, but now that she thinks about it, it was clearly pity!

Yang Meiren was so confused she almost fainted.

At this moment, Emperor Chengqian was completely oblivious to everyone else.

Whether it was the Empress sitting next to him or Consort Yang.

In his eyes, there was only Hua Rong!

He strode down the paved steps and stood before Hua Rong: "Mei'er..."

Hua Rong smiled faintly: "Your Majesty, it's been a long time."

These words were like a bucket of cold water poured over Emperor Chengqian's head.

He suddenly realized that they could never go back to the way things were before.

But at that moment, Hua Rong put her hand in his and said sweetly, "Your Majesty, I am tired from walking."

Emperor Chengqian suddenly felt elated and pulled Hua Rong step by step to the seat of honor.

Liu Yiyi and Qi Ji both pursed their lips when they saw this.

That old bastard is shameless! He actually took advantage of the Empress (elder sister)!