Although they had only been apart for one night, it was inevitable that newly in love people would be all lovey-dovey. Chu Jinjin glared at him impatiently: "What kind of behavior is this, shouting and yelling? Is Eunuch Zhao a tiger or something?"
The gatekeeper suffered an undeserved misfortune: "...Eunuch Zhao is from the palace."
The emperor's personal eunuch, isn't that scary enough?
"So what if they're from the palace? This is the Chu family." Chu Jinjin had just woken up, and her morning grumpiness hadn't completely disappeared. She glanced at Zhan Qin out of the corner of her eye, coughed lightly, and instantly transformed into a refined young lady. "Hmm, has Eunuch Zhao come to deliver another imperial decree?"
Chu Jinjin has all the typical romantic thoughts she might have, but she needs to rein them in a bit.
“It should be the Emperor’s decree.” Zhan Qin could tell that perfectly well. If there weren’t outsiders present, he would have really wanted to do something. “If it is an imperial edict, it should be announced immediately upon entering the palace. Let’s go and see what’s going on.”
Imperial edicts are not like storybooks, which can be written and issued at will; each one is recorded.
Like last time, it was because Chu Jinjin made a contribution.
Chu Jinjin nodded, looking extremely worried: "Is it going to be another gift?"
If it were any other man, he could have refused outright, but she was the master of the world, and not forcibly proclaiming the decree was already a great favor to her.
But we can't refuse the gifts that are delivered.
If we accept it, we'll be in the wrong.
Zhan Qin also sighed softly and comforted her gently, "It's alright. The Emperor isn't sure he can force Jinjin. I guess he'll most likely summon you to the palace."
Chu Jinjin almost jumped up: "I'm not going."
This is a forced date.
Zhan Qin couldn't control himself any longer and said fiercely, "I'll accompany Jinjin to the palace."
What man, upon witnessing his beloved woman being harassed by another man, would risk everything, going straight to the palace to explain everything, even if it meant being punished?
This time it was Chu Jinjin's turn to back down: "No need, no need, let's go then. Nothing will happen anyway. If he dares to use force, I dare to use force too."
She was really afraid that Zhan Qin would go with her.
The guard leading the way just grinned as he listened.
It's so cloying.
Eunuch Zhao was invited to the main room, where Chu Jingde personally accompanied him. Compared to the first time, he was less excited and cautiously inquired, "His Majesty summoned Jinjin to the palace. Has something happened?"
I used to be so high up that I never dared to dream of it, but now I've come twice in two days.
Of course, he still didn't think in that direction, after all, it was a fact that his granddaughter had been divorced, and he was worried that there might be some important mission involved.
Eunuch Zhao was very polite and answered flawlessly: "I really don't know, but it should be nothing."
There's nothing really wrong, but then again, it's about marriage.
Chu Jingde stroked his beard without making a sound.
Just then, Madam Liu rushed in like a gust of wind. She hadn't slept well all night, and Chu Jinjin forbade her to tell anyone. She was feeling restless and unknowingly wandered into Chu Jingde's courtyard, where she saw Eunuch Zhao.
She immediately shuddered.
The Emperor is about to cause trouble again. After hesitating for a moment, I gritted my teeth and came in.
Chu Jingde frowned: "Liu, what is it?"
He didn't try to please Madam Liu because of Chu Jinjin; his attitude remained the same as before. No matter how things changed, she was still Chu's daughter-in-law.
"I was just passing by when I saw Eunuch Zhao." Madam Liu shrank back. Of all the family members, she was most afraid of the old man. She bowed and lowered her head, not daring to look at him. "Greetings, Eunuch Zhao."
As if struck by a spring, Eunuch Zhao jumped up, supporting himself with both hands: "I am but a lowly servant, unworthy of such a grand gesture from you, madam."
In a different environment, except for a few people, he could accept this courtesy. Although he was a servant, his master was the emperor.
Liu's family won't do.
Chu Jinjin is destined to become the Empress. The Empress is the Emperor's principal wife and mother-in-law. Furthermore, given the Emperor's attitude towards Chu Jinjin, she will undoubtedly receive the highest level of reward. He should start treating her as his mistress now.
Although Liu was not good at anything else, she had a lot of experience in becoming a person of high status overnight. She knew what to do: "Eunuch Zhao, I have a few words to say. I wonder if it would be convenient for you?"
Eunuch Zhao beamed and nodded vigorously: "Of course it's convenient."
Chu Jingde: "......."
He was about to say something disrespectful when he realized he was in an awkward situation.
Madam Liu said softly, "Then please, Eunuch Zhao, come this way."
Chu Jingde: "...No need."
So he should be the one leaving.
After seeing her father-in-law off with a worried expression, Madam Liu turned around and asked bluntly, "Jinjin told me everything. What does the Emperor want with her?"
I was afraid before because the other party was the emperor.
Now I know there's nothing to be afraid of.
Eunuch Zhao was about to repeat his previous excuse when Lady Liu interrupted him, saying, "If you don't tell me, I'll have Jinjin tell the Emperor that you've bullied me."
Eunuch Zhao: "..."
In all my years, this is the first time I've ever met someone who speaks so eloquently.
Realizing that he couldn't hide it anyway, Eunuch Zhao gritted his teeth and whispered, "It's not the Emperor, it's the Empress Dowager who wants to see Miss Chu."
"Empress Dowager?" Lady Liu repeated this title, which she had never dared to even think of before. She understood; this was a matter of strict control.
Her sense of right and wrong was very simple: if her daughter was willing, everything was fine; if her daughter was unwilling, no one could force her.
Lady Liu said solemnly, "I also want to enter the palace."
Eunuch Zhao was sweating profusely, not knowing whether to laugh or cry: "Madam Liu, the Empress Dowager only said she wanted to see Miss Jinjin. Perhaps, perhaps you could wait a moment, and I will certainly report to the Emperor later."
The Empress Dowager wanted to see Chu Jinjin, of course, to discuss the matter of establishing an empress.
This matter is far too significant. Unlike the Emperor, the Empress Dowager is concerned with the fate of the nation. Therefore, she will most likely make things difficult for Chu Jinjin when she enters the palace today. However, even the Emperor cannot stop his own mother.
One is enough, plus Liu Shi.
With Chu Jinjin's temperament, if she gets angry, how will the Emperor appease her?
It leaves a bad impression before it even begins.
Liu refused to budge: "No, I'm going with you today."
Eunuch Zhao was in a terrible predicament: "Madam, this servant really dares not make the decision. The Empress Dowager only said that she wanted to see Miss Jinjin. This is a serious crime to enter the palace without permission."
Liu sneered, "Fine, then cut off my head."
The voice-over is: Who are you trying to scare? Go ahead and chop, let's see who dares to chop.
So Chu Jinjin rushed over and happened to meet her mother who was just leaving home. She asked in confusion, "Mother, where are you going?"
Lady Liu beamed: "Mother will go back and get dressed, and then accompany you to the palace later."
Chu Jinjin: "......."
I don't even know what to say about this speed.
Eunuch Zhao, looking like a quail that had just been trampled, was on the verge of death: "Greetings, Miss Chu."
There were some things he could only tell Chu Jinjin.
The Empress Dowager naturally disagreed. What kind of decorum would it be to marry a divorced merchant's daughter as Empress? There are so many noble ladies in the world. If she really liked her, she could just bring her to the palace and give her a title. Even making her an Imperial Noble Consort would be fine.
Eunuch Zhao said cautiously, "The Empress Dowager has issued an imperial decree forbidding the Emperor from going there. The Emperor asked me to tell you that the Empress Dowager is old and should try to be patient. No matter what she says, don't take it to heart."
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