On the quiet lake surface, the woman's stunningly beautiful face is reflected. Her dark eyebrows are like distant mountains, her eyes are big and bright, her nose is deep and straight, her skin is like cream, and her lips are red and bright like peonies.
The little baby sitting next to her also had incredibly beautiful eyes and eyebrows, and looked exactly like the girl. He still had the plumpness of a baby, and his whole body was round, smooth, and lovely.
Under Mirror Lake, several koi fish were gorged and swimming slowly. Seeing Shangguan Qingyue still wanted to feed them, Zhao Ying teased with a smile, "Yuer, do you want to feed all these fish until they are like you?"
As she spoke, Zhao Ying stroked the little guy's round belly.
Shangguan Qingyue carefully glanced underwater and saw that the fish were indeed just like her. She covered her mouth with her hands in embarrassment, "It's true! My mother and the others are so fat that they can hardly swim..."
She returned the remaining fish food to Madam Li, then said to Zhao Ying, "Then I won't feed them anymore, Mother. I'm a little sleepy. Let's go back!"
"good!"
Zhao Ying was about to take Shangguan Qingyue back when she was informed, "Your Highness, Mr. Shao wishes to see you."
Zhao Ying didn't show any surprise at all. She said calmly, "Tell him to wait in the study."
Then she said to Shangguan Qingyue, "Yu'er, go back to your room with Nanny Li first. Mother still has some things to take care of. I'll come back after I'm done."
Children get sleepy easily. At this time, Shangguan Qingyue was already sleepy and confused. She nodded obediently and said, "Mom, I'll wait for you, ha..." and yawned.
Zhao Ying pinched the little girl's face lovingly, and then asked Nanny Li to take her away.
When Zhao Ying came to the study, Shao Yihui had been waiting for a long time.
"I am here to see His Majesty!"
He was still wearing the robe he wore when he left yesterday. It was wrinkled, and his cheeks were a little swollen, making his gaunt jaw seem even sharper. There was a dark spot under his eyes, his eye sockets were sunken, and his face was pale. Even so, it couldn't hide his stunning beauty.
Zhao Ying couldn't help but curl up the corners of her lips. She suddenly remembered a concubine who was extremely favored by the old Duke a few years ago. This concubine was ambitious. Relying on her good looks, she often provoked her former mother-in-law, which made Shangguan Shu's mother furious.
Once, Shangguan Shu's mother slapped the concubine several times. The concubine, with a red and swollen face, complained to the old Duke with tears in her eyes, and made some provocative remarks, which provoked the old Duke and Shangguan Shu's mother to fight with each other.
Yes, it was a big fight. Shangguan Shu's mother was a military general, and her posture was much stronger than Qi Dong. She was six feet tall, tall and handsome. If she wore men's clothes, she would look 60% like Shangguan Shu!
At that time, she watched Shangguan Shu's biological mother holding a long spear, chasing Shangguan Shu's biological father all over the yard and stabbing him. She was so surprised that she ate an extra bowl of rice during those days.
In the end, the incident ended with the old duke's foot being pierced by the gun tip.
The old Duke lay in bed for several months, and his obsession with the concubine faded. As he himself said, he devoted his life to raising children and prospering the family, and was not a romantic person.
But now she understood the old Duke. If a stunning beauty was injured and knelt pitifully in front of you, then... ahem.
Shao Yihui was indeed handsome, the second best-looking man she had ever met, the first being of course Shangguan Shu.
If Shangguan Shu's appearance was not really to her liking, she would not have been able to tolerate him after he made such a mistake!
If he wasn't good-looking, she would have dealt with him long ago when he rushed to her Guangming Palace for Zhao Yao and yelled at her, "Why aren't you the one getting married?" Such nonsense!
If he wasn't so good-looking, after they got married, she wouldn't have endured a consort who was so demanding in matters of love. For him, she would have endured the stigma of being a vixen and been made pregnant by him time and time again...
Handsome men receive special treatment from Zhao Ying.
Shangguan Shu's good looks are different from Shao Yihui's. Shangguan Shu exudes an aloof, noble and cold air that seems out of touch with the world. He is hot on the outside but cold on the inside, and there is a faint sense of darkness in his air, like a dark cloud in the night, confusing people's hearts.
Shao Yihui has a feeling of the fragrance of fireworks in March and the blooming flowers. His beauty is too strong. If he were a woman, he would be a stunning beauty, but he is a man, so this kind of beauty has an extra sense of coldness and charm.
It is because he is so handsome that she gives him the opportunity to show his talents again and again.
Zhao Ying looked at him for a long time before letting Shao Yihui stand up.
"Mr. Shao, do you have something to tell me?"
"Your Highness..." Shao Yihui's expression was indifferent, and no other emotions could be heard in his tone. "I am here for Captain Qi's matter."
"Oh?" Zhao Ying looked surprised.
"Your Highness, General Qi once saved my life. When he left the capital, he specifically asked me to look after Captain Qi. Captain Qi has made a mistake this time, but his crime does not warrant death. I beg Your Highness to show some mercy and forgive Captain Qi's disrespect!"
Shao Yihui bowed deeply.
He had thought about it before coming here. Last time, he had deceived Zhao Ying with a false background, and he must not overturn it, otherwise it would appear that he had ulterior motives. He also couldn't reveal his relationship with Qi Yuan. He couldn't have a weak spot, and he couldn't let Zhao Ying use Qi Yuan to hold him hostage!
At the top, across the table, he couldn't see Zhao Ying's expression.
After a long pause, Zhao Ying said softly, "Mr. Shao, you should know that this matter has nothing to do with me. Qi Dongqiang's outrageous remarks nearly killed the noble lady of the imperial family. Even if Ma Li hadn't died, her remarks about 'women being inferior to men' would not be tolerated by the court or the officials."
"You should know that even if all the men in the court agree with her words, for the sake of peace in the world and to appease the hearts of women, they still have to say that she is wrong. Mr. Shao, you've asked the wrong person."
Shao Yihui raised his body, his eyes darkened, "I know..." How could he not know such a simple truth, but...
"Your Highness is the most important person in the Emperor's heart. If Your Highness is willing to plead for mercy, the Emperor will certainly show leniency to Qi Dongqiang. I can guarantee that after this incident, Qi Dongqiang will be willing to mend his ways and apologize to Miss Ma and Your Highness!"
Zhao Ying curled her lips and looked at him with a half-smile.
She likes to talk to smart people. When talking to smart people, she can always get to the point and save time and effort.
He knew that in the entire Da Chu, she was the only one who could save Qi Dongqiang.
Shao Yihui looked straight ahead.
After a while, Zhao Ying spoke, her delicate voice tinged with deep emotion, "Since we've come to this point, I'll get straight to the point."
"Since you have asked me for something, what can I give you in return..."
Shao Yihui's expression was resolute. Hearing this, he seemed to have made preparations long ago and had set a price for himself. He knelt down and said, "I am willing to repay Your Highness's kindness with my humble body and unwavering loyalty for the rest of my life. I will serve you wholeheartedly until my death!"
Zhao Ying raised an eyebrow when she heard that.
very good.
That's exactly what she wanted.
She wanted him to submit to her willingly.
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