Although Rong Wanqing had never seen Jiang Zixi's true face, Jiang Zixi had seen Rong Wanqing. Just as Jiang Zixi was about to step forward to pay his respects, Rong Wanqing understood and waved her hand to indicate that he did not need to pay his respects.

She doesn't want others to know her identity and bother her when she's out in the world; this is fine as it is.

However… Rong Wanqing racked her brains trying to figure out who this man in front of her was. Someone so handsome, she should remember him if she had seen him before.

Jiang Zixi noticed that the other person was looking at her face, and suddenly remembered that she had forgotten to bring her straw hat because she was so engrossed in chatting with Yin Qingxiu.

Finally, Rong Wanqing saw the jade pendant on Jiang Zixi's waist and suddenly understood: "So it's my brother-in-law."

She was still wondering how someone she didn't know could know her, and it turned out to be Jiang Zixi. The person Wan Ge cherished most in her heart.

It has to be said that even though they've been married for so long, they've had family banquets before, but Wan Ge has kept her hidden very well. I've seen her many times, and she's always wearing a veil.

Normally, one shouldn't wear a veil when meeting the emperor, but I deliberately gave him that privilege.

Rong Wanqing seemed to understand why Wange was so wary. Such a handsome man, regardless of his talents, his face alone could make countless women fall for him.

But am I such a shallow person? Although I think she's quite good-looking, I would never do something like stealing my brother-in-law, okay? Is she really that despicable in her eyes?

When Yan Ruiqin, who was standing next to Rong Wanqing, saw how handsome Jiang Zixi was, he immediately stepped forward and said, "You're really good-looking. You're the most handsome man I've ever seen."

After Yan Ruiqin finished speaking, he almost excitedly stepped forward to shake Jiang Zixi's hand, but Jiang Zixi quickly avoided it.

Yan Ruiqin didn't know that he didn't like to interact with others, and thought it was because he was currently dressed as a woman.

Yan Ruiqin awkwardly withdrew his hand and cleared his throat, saying, "Young master, please don't misunderstand. I meant no harm; I just thought you were exceptionally handsome."

"Your Highness flatters me." Jiang Zixi didn't actually dislike Yan Ruiqin, because judging from the current situation, there was a high probability that Yan Ruiqin would marry Rong Wanqing.

As long as it's not his wife, he wouldn't mind whoever Yan Ruiqin marries.

Yan Ruiqin was slightly taken aback, not expecting the other party to see through his identity at a glance. However, recalling what Rong Wanqing had just said—that the other party was his brother-in-law—it wasn't surprising that the other party could see through his identity as a man.

"You're planning to eat here, right? Then I won't disturb you any longer. Farewell." Jiang Zixi gave another bow, but not the grand one worn in the palace.

Yin Qingxiu stood silently to the side, watching them and hearing their conversation. Seeing Jiang Zixi's respectful demeanor, he began to make some guesses about Rong Wanqing's identity.

They were just ordinary people who never imagined that one day they would see the legendary emperor. However... it didn't seem so hard to imagine, after all, the emperor's consort was standing next to them now.

He also respectfully made a gesture of farewell. Just as he finished, there was a slight noise at the door. A woman was followed by several guards, and the clothes she was wearing were the same as those worn by the people behind Yin Qingxiu.

"Qingqing, have you finished chatting with your friends?" Yin Qingxiu's wife walked in from outside with a faint smile on her lips.