Chapter 400: As expected of a royal daughter, this calm demeanor is truly unique
Chu Mu sat in the sedan chair heading to Lu's study.
Very calm.
Just now, the emperor's personal eunuch went to the Chu Mansion to summon him to the palace for an audience.
And they were very respectful to him.
He knew that A Zhao, Feng Li and Li Yuwan had entered the palace.
It is not surprising that the emperor has learned that A Zhao is the daughter of the Ninth Prince.
The sedan stopped in front of Lu's study.
He hasn't been here for a while since he exchanged bodies with A Zhao.
Chu Mu did not show any nervousness about entering the palace and got off the sedan chair smoothly.
He looked very calm and showed no sign of fear.
This made the chief steward following behind him reveal a hint of appreciation in his eyes.
As expected of a royal family member, this master must be coming to the Lu Study to see the emperor for the first time.
Looking at his calm expression and composed posture, it seems like he comes here often.
People in the royal family are really different from ordinary people.
The chief steward said to Chu Mu with a smile:
"Please wait a moment, Princess. I will go in and report to His Majesty."
Chu Mu nodded to the chief steward.
He knew this very well. He had to get the emperor's consent before he could enter the study.
After a while, the chief steward who had gone to report came out again, and his attitude towards him was even warmer than before.
"Your Majesty, the Emperor summons you."
Chu Mu stepped into Lu's study and felt that the atmosphere inside was very strange.
Ah Zhao knelt on the ground, along with Xie Yuheng, the third son of the Xie family.
"Your Majesty, your humble servant Chen Zhao pays homage to His Majesty." Chu Mu stood next to Chen Zhao.
The moment the old emperor saw Chu Mu, he felt extremely sad.
Although Chu Mu has been well-maintained during this period, he is still very thin, as if he could be blown away by a gust of wind.
Especially the half-worn dress on Chu Mu made the old emperor feel extremely guilty.
The Shen father and son were willing to be demoted and bear the infamy. As the emperor, in order to maintain the overall situation, he did not give Shen Zhao special care.
Now when he saw Shen Zhao, the old emperor even felt a little regretful.
At the same time, he also felt a little resentful towards Chu Musheng.
This bastard already knew that the orphan girl was deceiving him.
Why don’t you treat Zhao Zhao well?
Look how people are starving and being mistreated.
She has become so thin. The dress she is wearing is not suitable for her current status.
"Chen Zhao, come closer so I can take a good look."
The old emperor did not call her Princess Zhong but called her by her given name A Zhao.
Chu Mu knew why A Zhao was kneeling here.
In fact, he is the one who should kneel.
The emperor was angry because Ah Zhao had suffered a lot of bullying and grievances in the mansion over the years because of his blindness and indifference.
Chu Mu took a step forward. Although the emperor asked him to come closer, he knew his limits.
He slowly raised his head, and his eyes turned red at the sight of the old emperor.
picture!
So similar!
So much like my mother!
My mother also has such a bright appearance and such clear eyes and eyebrows.
In the past, when Zhao Zhao was a daughter of the Shen family, he had never observed or paid attention to her.
Even if she married Chu Mu, he never paid attention to the minister's new wife.
If I could meet her a few times because of the merits of the Shen family father and son, I would also take better care of her because of my mother, just because of her appearance.
Although her facial features are slightly different from her mother's, her eyebrows and bright appearance are exactly the same.
"Chen Zhao, you should call me uncle." The old emperor's voice sounded very kind.
There was no trace of the emperor's majesty at all. He was afraid of scaring Shen Zhao. After all, the child had not lived a human life in the past few years.
The Shen family father and son were demoted, and Zhao Zhao also suffered the contempt of others.
Without a backer, whether in Kyoto or in the Chu Mansion, Zhao Zhao was isolated and helpless, bullied and unable to seek help.
The more he thought about it, the more uncomfortable the old emperor felt. This could have been avoided.
Zhao Zhao's misfortune was also partly caused by his inaction as emperor.
Feeling guilty, the old emperor's voice softened a little.
"Do you know who you really are?"
Chu Mu nodded, "I understand."
Chu Mu's overly calmness made the old emperor feel even more uncomfortable.
The child must blame him.
Otherwise, why would he not ask to enter the palace for an audience even though he knew his true identity?
Also, in response to his questions and concern, the child acted too calmly.
It's like facing an insignificant person instead of a close relative.
"Do you blame me?"
The old emperor asked for some unknown reason.
"No blame." Two short words again.
This made the old emperor feel even more uncomfortable.
He asked this question.
Even if the child had resentment in her heart, how could she dare to speak it out in front of him, the emperor?
Shen Zhao listened to the old emperor's self-blame and wanted to say something.
You really are overthinking it.
Chu Mu is naturally dull, especially emotionally.
He really doesn't blame the emperor, not that he doesn't dare to say it.
The old emperor suppressed the bitterness in his heart. This child, like Yu Heng, was a victim.
She is not even as good as Yuheng. At least this brat Yuheng has not suffered so much.
"I'm going to make you a princess, what do you think?"
Chu Mu frowned slightly.
It is really inappropriate to make Ah Zhao a princess at this point in time.
Ah Zhao's current identity is still the daughter of the Shen family.
If the emperor rashly appoints Ah Zhao as a princess, it will certainly arouse the suspicion of those people, and may even deal a fatal blow to the current situation.
"I think it's inappropriate."
Chu Mu directly expressed his opinion.
"Although I am a woman, I understand the current situation. In the eyes of outsiders, I am a daughter of the Shen family. How should Your Majesty confer the title of princess upon me?"
"My father and brother were demoted, and I have made no contribution to Southern Chu. If Your Majesty rashly appoints me as a princess, it will only arouse suspicion from the shadowy forces. I beg Your Majesty to consider the overall situation."
"Don't let this one person ruin the current situation."
Chu Mu's words made the old emperor feel even more guilty.
This child is so sensible.
He is so sensible that it makes people feel distressed.
As expected of the daughter of their royal family, she has a different perspective.
Extraordinary ladies from aristocratic families and girls from the boudoir.
They were worried about their husbands and families, and discussed which street had opened a new rouge and powder shop or a jewelry and clothing shop.
What Zhao Zhao observed was the plight and current situation of Nan Chu.
The current "Chen Zhao" has been directly raised to more than one level in the eyes of the old emperor.
The more I look at this biological niece, the more satisfied I am with her.
"If I want to make you a princess, I will naturally make it so that those people can't see anything."
"Since you don't want to, Uncle Huang won't force you."
As he spoke, the old emperor took off a dragon-shaped jade pendant tied around his waist.
"Child, come here. Seeing this jade pendant is like seeing me. Take this jade pendant. If anyone dares to bully you, no matter who they are, I will allow you to kill them first and report to me later. Don't let yourself be wronged in the future."
Chu Mu did not refuse this time, but stepped forward and took the dragon-shaped jade pendant from the emperor's hand with both hands.
He knew what this jade pendant represented.
When he and A Zhao exchange bodies one day, this jade pendant will be the guarantee of A Zhao's safety.
"Thank you for the reward, Your Majesty."
Just as Chu Mu finished speaking, a woman's crying voice came from outside Lu's study.
"Please tell the eunuch that the princess is really dying..."
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