Chapter 296 I'm flattered. I'm going to meet my father.

"Your Majesty, please come in and talk."

Qiao led Emperor Wu Su through the small flower hall at the entrance and into the main house.

Ji Qingwu was originally waiting for Qiao to come back and "teach" her.

The expression on the little face was so well-behaved and docile. When she raised her eyes, she saw the emperor striding in.

The hairs on my body all stood up.

Ji Qingwu pointed at him, tears in his eyes almost coming out.

"Zhao...you...why is the emperor here?"

Qiao's heart was still beating fast, and she went to the emperor and bowed first.

"Greetings to His Majesty. Long live the Emperor."

Zhao Mingyan extended his hand to support her: "Madam, there is no need to be so formal."

Qiao was flattered as she looked at the broad palm under her elbow. Even the Empress Dowager in the palace had never been supported by the Emperor himself.

"Qingwu, why are you so rude? Come here and pay your respects." Mrs. Qiao called her daughter to her side.

Ji Qingwu didn't dare to move at all.

Because Emperor Wu Su seemed to be looking at her as usual, but she could see the dark light in his eyes that almost penetrated her skin.

Ji Qingwu sneaked out from Zhaoyang Palace.

Everyone thought she was lying in bed, having difficulty moving. Emperor Wu Su happened to go to a side hall to deal with some secret reports, but when he came back, he found that the emperor was missing.

Zhao Mingyan's eyes fell on the ground, on the delicate shoe surface under the round table.

Qiao urged, "Xiaowu, come and greet us quickly."

Ji Qingwu stepped forward reluctantly: "Greetings, Your Majesty."

As the woman bowed, her slender waist swayed gracefully and her soft skirt swayed slightly, and she did not seem to be in any discomfort.

Zhao Mingyan glanced at her whole body, then walked to the main seat and sat down, saying, "Let's sit down and talk."

Mrs. Qiao pulled her daughter, who was still standing there, and asked her to sit next to her.

There was silence in the room for a moment, and no one spoke.

Seeing that Emperor Wu Su's eyes fell on Ji Qingwu, Qiao said, "I wonder if the emperor came here for something important?"

Zhao Mingyan said calmly: "I don't have anything important to do, I just came to visit relatives."

As soon as these words were spoken, silence returned to the room.

Ji Qingwu glanced at the emperor and then turned away quickly.

Does he have any relatives to visit? Why don't you find a decent excuse?

Seeing that no one responded to his words, Zhao Mingyan coughed lightly and said, "Today should be the day when Qingwu returns home."

Ji Qingwu didn't know why Emperor Wu Su mentioned this and looked at him strangely.

But Qiao was a smart woman, and when she heard what the emperor said, she had an idea in her mind.

Xiaowu returned home after her marriage. The emperor, who had no idea when he woke up, chose to visit relatives at this time.

Doesn't this almost imply that he was accompanying Ji Qingwu back home?

The person who bullied Xiaowu was the emperor. But after Xiaowu entered the palace, why did the rumor spread that the emperor was tired of Xiaowu...

There was a surge of fear in Qiao's heart and a hint of worry on her face, but her every move was still decent and graceful.

"Your Majesty, my daughter is young and hot-tempered, and she is still unstable. If she has offended you in any way, please forgive her and don't bother with her. I will discipline Qingwu in the future and will not disturb your peace again."

Zhao Mingyan's eyes lightened slightly, and he said in a deep voice: "Madam, you are too modest. With your daughter here, the colors in the room have become brighter."

"It would be even better if there were more bright colors like this in my palace."

Qiao glanced at Xiaowu and saw that she was frowning at the emperor, her eyes full of coquettishness.

She continued, "Your Majesty, there is only one Qingwu, and she is married now. There are many bright and beautiful colors in the world. You can just -"

Zhao Mingyan raised his hand to stop her from saying anything.

"Madam, your daughter has been well-educated. You don't need to worry about other things."

Qiao stammered and closed his mouth.

When Xiaowu met this man, it was not a question of whether he could stand in front of him, but that he could only let him do as he pleased. Who dared to set rules for the emperor?

Seeing that Qiao was nervous, Zhao Mingyan's expression relaxed a little and he released some good news.

"In a few days, Lord Ji will return to the court to report on his work. I plan to keep him in Lin'an and he doesn't need to go south anymore."

After several rounds of fighting between Qiao and Emperor Wu Su, she was finally defeated.

The emperor showed mercy and asked Ji Bolian to come back, and he would not be assigned to a post outside the capital again. This was too tempting for Qiao.

As for why the emperor said this, what is the hidden exchange condition...

Qiao looked at Xiaowu who was sitting next to her and pinching his fingers.

She knew that the emperor wanted Ji Qingwu to enter the palace, but because Xiaowu wanted to give it a try, she let Xiaowu go.

But now Ji Qingwu has married Wei Ting, and the situation for several people has become more complicated. But from the emperor's tone, he doesn't want her to interfere in this matter, and he will be responsible for solving and dealing with the aftermath.

Mrs. Qiao was thinking deeply, and Zhao Mingyan gave her time to think about it.

Ji Qingwu ignored what the two people said in a veiled manner, and his eyes were instantly lit up by the news from Emperor Wu Su's mouth.

She was about to see her father.

Ji Qingwu's eyes were filled with joy as he asked, "Your Majesty, when will my father come back? It will take a few days, but you have to give me a specific date, right?"

Qiao took a breath.

Who dares to bargain with the emperor? And Xiaowu said it so smoothly, obviously he has done so more than once.

Seeing that Emperor Wu Su reacted as usual, with a hint of smile in his eyes, he showed no sign of being offended.

He pondered and said, "No later than the end of the month. Are you satisfied?"

Ji Qingwu smiled with curved eyebrows.

Qiao swallowed the worry in her heart for the time being.

Regardless of whether it is pampering or love, at least the current emperor values ​​Xiao Wu very much.

After saying this, Ji Qingwu relaxed when she saw that Emperor Wu Su had no intention of settling the score with her and his expression became much softer.

There was silence in the room again.

"What were you talking about in the room before I came?" the emperor started a new topic.

Qiao and Ji Qingwu looked at each other, both feeling guilty.

Ji Qingwu replied: "Nothing, my mother and I just talked about some private matters."

Zhao Mingyan tapped the table with his fingers and said, "But why do I hear words like beast, money, and means?"

Qiao's face froze and sweat broke out on her forehead. The emperor heard these offensive words with his own ears.

Ji Qingwu lowered his eyes. The emperor really did not hesitate to distill all the key words.

She raised her eyelashes and said, "Your Majesty, it's a misunderstanding."

Zhao Mingyan said in a cold voice: "Misunderstanding?"

Seeing that Qiao was frightened by the emperor's gloomy face, Ji Qingwu said, "Yes, I had a dream last night that I was bitten by a beast and my whole body was in pain. Mother asked if I should take money to perform a ritual."

She winked at Qiao: "By the way, mother, didn't you say you would help me find a Buddha statue to ward off evil spirits?"

Mrs. Qiao paused for a moment and said, "Yes, that's the case. Xiaowu, do you want to go with mother?"

Emperor Wu Su's eyes were fixed on Ji Qingwu, as if he didn't know what would happen if she agreed.