Zhaoyang is the title of the eldest princess, and Zhao is the name of the country. Using this word as the title shows how much the late emperor doted on the eldest princess.
When the late emperor was alive, he always placed the eldest princess beside him at state banquets. Even the queen at that time, who is now the empress dowager, had to move to the side.
Nowadays, the emperor has his own ministers, and the empress dowager is extremely honored. After the eldest princess accompanied the empress dowager in showing the deep love between mother and daughter, she could only bow and retreat to the seat below.
A man dressed as a eunuch immediately came forward to serve.
This man was brought into the palace by the eldest princess. He did not have the timid look of ordinary eunuchs. Instead, he had a slender figure and a light body.
He poured wine for the eldest princess, and every move he made was beautiful. His exposed wrist was white and slender, with two clear red marks on it.
"Your Highness, is that him? I thought he was a brilliant and noble man, but he's nothing more than this. He flatters and fawns, entertains guests, and wears a facade, but his heart is not as pure as mine."
The eldest princess followed his gaze and saw Xu Junzheng surrounded by a crowd.
He has really changed a lot. He would rather die than obey her in the past. He was so strong-willed and every word he said was sonorous. But now he has learned to be hypocritical.
The eldest princess' heart began to beat violently, and the peaceful days finally began to ripple.
It's just a position of Shangshu, with an unstable foundation and it will not last long. If he had obeyed her earlier, she would have pushed Xu Junzheng to the position of Prime Minister. Now the entire court belongs to the two of them.
What a fool! After going around in circles, he was still covered in dust and fell into her hands.
"Qing'er, you can't judge a person by his appearance. He is different from all the men in this world. You will never be able to compare to him."
Qing'er looked lonely, her long eyelashes stained with tears. "I know I am just his shadow, but in my heart there is only Your Highness."
The princess asked Qing'er to kneel beside her and serve her. "Of course I know this, that's why you've been the only one by my side all these years. I've sent away everyone you dislike. Aren't you satisfied?"
"Qing'er dares not. Your Highness, please redeem Qing'er from that filthy place. Qing'er will be yours forever, until death."
Qing'er raised her head. Although their temperaments were different, his face was about 70% similar to Xu Junzheng's. Coupled with his superb disguise skills and convincing acting skills, it was enough to make the eldest princess reach the peak of happiness.
She had imagined countless times that Xu Junzheng surrendered at her feet, lowered his head, wailed and cried, begging for her mercy.
Before she met Xu Junzheng, she had never experienced the feeling of not being able to get what she wanted, but the Xu family rejected her time and time again, so they deserved her anger.
The people and things she likes should belong to her, even if they are dead, destroyed, or turned into ashes, and no outsiders are allowed to touch them!
"Your Majesty has arrived~" Liu Dewang's loud voice spread throughout the hall.
The emperor supported Ji Yunhuan and walked slowly towards them, as if he was protecting some treasure, fearing that she would fall.
Everyone knelt down and shouted, "Greetings to His Majesty, greetings to Concubine Chun, long live His Majesty, long live His Majesty, a thousand years ...
Ji Yunhuan couldn't help but laugh when he saw the emperor's cautious look. "The imperial physician said it's not time for the baby to be born yet. Your Majesty, there's no need to be so nervous."
"This is my first time organizing a New Year's Eve banquet, so naturally I came to take a look. Otherwise, it would be so boring if you were all busy and I was left alone in Shuhua Palace."
The emperor felt distressed when he heard this. "Okay, okay, I won't leave you alone. Just sit next to me and I will take good care of you."
The eldest princess did not kneel down, but she maintained the posture of squatting to salute. She was the emperor's eldest sister, so it was understandable that she did not kneel.
But now there is a difference between the emperor and his subjects, and she can only bow to the emperor.
But who is Ji Yunhuan? How could the daughter of that bitch Xu Junwan sit next to the emperor and receive his courtesy?
The eldest princess hated Xu Junwan deeply. A married woman actually dared to talk about her brother's marriage, saying that she was arrogant and domineering and not a good match, and also said that the engagement could not be cancelled.
She had already deployed people in the Xu family. She knew everything the Xu family said and did. Everyone in the Xu family was hateful! They all deserved to die!
The emperor helped Ji Yunhuan sit down, carefully placing a cushion behind her, and then waved to the people below, "Stand up. Today is New Year's Eve. There is no need for formalities. Just enjoy your drinks."
"You are all pillars of our Great Zhao State. I would like to offer a toast to you all."
The emperor picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp. Everyone cheered him on. There was constant laughter and joy in the hall. As the glasses clinked, it seemed like the emperor was drinking to his heart's content.
Everyone took turns toasting the emperor. The emperor took a sip from the cup, and after doing so many times, he became a little drunk.
Prince An was the most courageous. He held the emperor tightly and refused to let go, insisting on challenging him to a duel. The emperor was unable to get away from him.
The eldest princess came over with a wine glass, and looked down at Ji Yunhuan with her almond-shaped eyes. She sighed, "Speaking of which, I almost became your aunt, but unfortunately, fate played such a trick on us. Who could have known that the Xu family would end up like this? It's really sad."
Ji Yunhuan dug his nails into his palms, anger boiling in his heart, but he showed no sign of it on his face.
"Thank you, Princess, for your concern. The Xu family was harmed by a traitor. Your Majesty has restored the Xu family's innocence. As long as my uncle is alive, the Xu family will not fall."
"My uncle and aunt are deeply in love. For many years, let alone remarrying, they haven't even had a concubine. I'm afraid it's impossible for the eldest princess to become my aunt."
The eldest princess took a deep breath and suppressed the rage in her heart. This bitch was indeed very eloquent. No wonder she could trick the emperor into favoring only her.
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