After she left, a middle-aged official with a large mole on his chin emerged from the corridor behind the Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister turned around and immediately put on a smile, "My daughter is unruly, I'm sorry to have made Wang, the Minister of Works, laugh at her."
Wang Neishi respectfully clasped his hands, "Your Excellency is too modest. The Poet Immortal is indeed extraordinary. Then I will not disturb Your Excellency any longer."
Nan Xiang nodded kindly, "Steward, see Wang Neishi out."
Wang Neishi bowed respectfully and said, "This humble official takes his leave."
The smile on Nan Xiang's face vanished in an instant as he watched Wang Neishi's retreating figure.
He beckoned to the servant and ordered, "Go check if the young lady has put soft pads under her knees."
As night fell, Nanqianyue, kneeling in the quiet hall, became drowsy.
The opening and closing of the door, coupled with Nan Yichu's loud shouts, successfully awakened Nan Qianyue.
"Big sister! So you're back! I've been looking for you all afternoon!"
Nanqianyue opened her eyes and was startled. "Why do you look like this?"
Nan Yichu knelt down, looking aggrieved. "After an afternoon of traveling, how could I not ruin my image?"
"Then why don't you go and sort things out? What are you doing here?" Nan Qianyue tilted her head.
Nan Yichu felt utterly hopeless. "My father said I didn't take good care of my older sister and punished me by making me kneel all night..."
Nanqianyue sighed, patted his shoulder, and said heavily, "It's your eldest sister's fault. I'm sorry. I'll cook you a bowl of noodles myself later."
Nan Yichu: "..."
The following day, after court, Wang Neishi was led to the Imperial Study by a eunuch.
The old emperor looked doubtful. "Did the Prime Minister really punish his precious daughter?"
Wang Neishi nodded affirmatively, "Your Majesty, it is absolutely true. The Southern Chancellor's anger seems genuine; I was almost frightened by him."
The old emperor gave him a sneer and said, "Look at your pathetic self."
"Your Majesty, Prince Anzheng has arrived," the eunuch reported in a low voice.
The old emperor dismissed the Imperial Secretary Wang and said, "Bring him in."
"yes."
The eunuch respectfully led Qin Yi in.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects." Qin Yi nodded slightly.
The old emperor reached out and patted him gently, smiling warmly, "No need for formalities. My brother, are you still resentful of me because you're so distant with me?"
Qin Yi remained unusually calm. "Your Majesty is too kind. As a subject, how could I possibly resent my sovereign?"
The old emperor's eyes gleamed. "My brother is still so cold. It must be because the palace is too deserted. It's time to choose a princess for you, or perhaps two more concubines."
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