In particular, her phoenix eyes were exceptionally clear, bright, and beautiful. Even with just a polite, slight smile on her round, fair face, it was as if a thousand rays of sunshine were shining through her smile. She was clearly a girl with a bright and open mind, unlike the pampered young ladies raised in high-class families who exuded an air of innocence.

Moreover, Zhao Qinglian discovered that

While she was sizing up the little cutie, the little cutie was also sizing up herself.

It's clear that this pretty and adorable little girl is quite bold, and her demeanor is very natural and poised; she certainly doesn't seem like a pampered young lady raised in the inner palace.

“She’s a girl I like, and I like her too.” Zhao Qinglian stepped forward and affectionately shook Ji Fengyao’s small hand. She smiled gently at Shang Xiye and said, “She has excellent potential and is more than a good match for you.”

Shang Xiye: "..."

His mother is looking down on his physique, saying he doesn't have a wife.

However, his own daughter-in-law was liked and praised by his mother.

He couldn't help but slightly curl the corners of his lips, a secret joy and happiness welling up inside him.

Zhao Qinglian didn't miss the subtle changes in her son's expression, and she gained a clearer understanding of Ji Fengyao's feelings: it seemed that her son had truly fallen in love with this little darling.

But thinking about it, it makes sense:

Even in the world she came from, this little darling was one of the most beautiful women.

Moreover, this little darling's natural talent is exceptional;

If she wanted to find someone better than her son, it would be as easy as beckoning.

Her son was incredibly lucky to find her such a daughter-in-law in this world, so naturally she couldn't possibly have any complaints.

Zhao Qinglian patted Ji Fengyao's hand affectionately and said, "Child, don't be afraid. Although this is our first meeting, I can tell you are an excellent child. Come to the palace with your mother first, and we'll talk properly then."

"Yes, Mother," Ji Fengyao replied with a playful yet generous smile.

Zhao Qinglian held Ji Fengyao's hand with her left hand and reached for Shang Xiye's hand with her right.

Shang Xiye turned around lightly, walked to Ji Fengyao's left, took his wife's hand, and said in a deep voice, "Let's go, I don't want to stand here on the street and be made a fool of."

Zhao Qinglian paused for a moment, then smiled wryly and somewhat dejectedly, still leading Ji Fengyao toward the palace.

This time, Ji Fengming was unusually well-behaved.

He stood quietly shoulder to shoulder with Hei Xiao, following behind Zhao Qinglian, Shang Xiye, and Ji Fengyao.

But while he remained quiet, the girls of the Kingdom of Gara were not.

It's worth noting that Ji Fengming and Hei Xiao are both good-looking enough to withstand all sorts of unflattering looks.

Not to mention that both of them were currently dressed in light blue robes.

This further accentuates their contrast: one is as gentle and refined as a flower of wealth and nobility, while the other is as cold and beautiful as a peach blossom reflected in the moonlight.

The girls from the Kingdom of Gara were overjoyed, wishing they could snatch these two men, who were so different in style but equally handsome and enchanting, and take them home right there in the street. They all took off their waist pendants.

If it weren't for the presence of Empress Dowager Zhao Qinglian, they wouldn't have dared to act too recklessly;

These daring girls will definitely pounce on Ji Fengming and Hei Xiao to hang their waist pendants on them!

But even so, it couldn't stop the girls' unprecedented enthusiasm:

"Hey bro, bro, look at me!"

"Hey bro, wanna date? Like, we can get married right away!"

"Young man, my family owns a mine, and I have no brothers or sisters. Marry me, and all of this will be yours!"