Xie Jie said, "Feng Guang is my uncle's daughter, she's not that illegitimate daughter! It's one thing for you to borrow money from me and not pay it back, but since you dare to make a move on my sister today, I'll beat you to death!"

"Hey! Hey! Hey!" Li Qi shouted, "Uncle Xie, aren't you going to stop it?! Someone's going to die!"

Xie Zhan laughed and said, "Why would I stop you?"

Seeing Xie Zhan and Xie Jie's stance, Feng Guang wondered if they were really going to beat Li Qi to death. More and more people were gathering around, and this was a Buddhist temple. If blood really came out, the Xie family would probably be in trouble.

Just as she was about to speak, a gentle voice came from beside her, "What happened?"

A large number of palace maids and guards cleared the way, followed by a graceful and noble lady. She looked very young, with a smile on her face, which made her seem approachable. It was impossible to tell her age; one could only feel that every smile and gesture of hers exuded elegance and nobility.

Xie Zhan released Li Qi's hand and nodded slightly, "Your Majesty the Empress."

At that one word, everyone around immediately knelt down and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Your Majesty the Empress."

Xie Jie tugged at Feng Guang's sleeve, and Feng Guang, who had come to her senses, quickly pulled Huan'er down to kneel. Afraid that Huan'er would be uncomfortable, she made Huan'er kneel on her skirt.

The Empress smiled gracefully, "Rise, all of you. I have come to worship Buddha today without making a big fuss, as I do not wish to disturb your worship. We will waive the usual formalities for now."

"Thank you, Your Majesty the Empress!" The crowd stood up again, daring only to gaze upon the Empress's face, but not daring to utter another word.

In the past, when the royal family came to worship Buddha, they would close the mountain in advance. Today, the Empress only brought some palace maids and guards, which shows that she did not want to make a big fuss. Xie Zhan was here precisely to protect the Empress.

The Empress glanced at everyone present and asked with a smile, "General Xie, what has happened?"

Before Xie Zhan could speak, Li Qi cried out, "Your Majesty! Help!"

The Empress looked at Li Qi, whose face was injured, and asked, "Why did you ask me to save your life?"

"Because I struck up a conversation with General Xie's eldest daughter, General Xie and his nephew are now going to use torture on me!"

The Empress covered her mouth and laughed, "You're quite generous, child. Before asking me to save your life, you've already admitted your mistakes."

“Because I don’t think I did anything wrong.” Li Qi opened his fan, and if one could ignore the injury on his face, one could call him elegant. “Everyone has a love for beauty. I spoke to Miss Xie because I thought she was beautiful, but I was just admiring her and had no other intentions.”

"You are quite frank." The Empress turned her gaze to Feng Guang. "This Miss Xie is not the one I met at the flower viewing party. I suppose you are Lord Xie Xun's daughter."

"It is indeed my daughter." Feng Guang bowed respectfully, "Your Majesty the Empress."

The Empress smiled and said, "Don't be shy, raise your head."

"Yes." Feng Guang looked up and smiled politely.

"Indeed, she is a beauty in the making. No wonder people want to talk to you." The Empress smiled gently. "The second young lady of the Xie family is exceptionally talented, and the eldest young lady of the Xie family is beautiful as a flower. The Xie family is truly blessed."

"Your Majesty flatters me."

"This is not an overstatement, but the truth. Since General Xie is so protective of Miss Xie, it must be that the two of you have a very good relationship."