Hearing this, Ji Xingzhi nodded in understanding, walked to the cabinet, opened the drawer, took out a white porcelain bottle from it and handed it to Zhou Zheng: "Send someone to chase Su Cheng, give this to Su Cheng, and ask her to pass it on to her cousin."
Zhou Zheng took the porcelain bottle, glanced at it lightly, said "yes" and left.
After Zhou Zheng left, Ji Xingzhi couldn't help but stretch. Unexpectedly, halfway through her stretch, she heard the eunuch guarding the gate announce, "The princess's maid Xiaojuan requests an audience. She said the princess asked her to bring a painting for the emperor to review."
Ji Xingzhi paused for a moment. Painting? What kind of painting needs her approval?
Although he was confused in his heart, he had already spoken: "Xuan."
Xiao Juan held a neatly rolled scroll in her hand. She knelt respectfully and presented the painting in her hand: "Your Majesty, this is the portrait of the husband that the princess has chosen for Miss He. Please take a look."
Upon hearing this, Ji Xingzhi hummed softly, nodded thoughtfully, and reached out to take the painting from Xiaojuan's hand. Before he opened the scroll, he heard Xiaojuan let out a deep breath, as if she was relieved of a heavy burden.
Seeing this, Ji Xingzhi couldn't help but laugh. This girl was so brave in front of the picture and dared to say anything, but in front of her she was like a frightened little rabbit, shrinking timidly.
Ji Xingzhi was in no hurry to look at the portrait. Instead, he leaned forward slightly with his hands behind his back, and said in a low voice, "Xiao Juan, are you afraid of me?"
Xiao Juan felt Ji Xingzhi was very close to her, and her whole body stiffened instantly, not daring to move. She said, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty's face is majestic, and this servant dare not offend you."
Ji Xingzhi originally wanted to tease Xiaojuan, but then he thought it was meaningless, so he stood up and slowly opened the scroll. There was only one person in the painting, who was handsome and looked like a kind person.
Looking at the portrait, Ji Xingzhi's mind flashed with the image of Hua Yihen. She remembered when she saw Hua Yihen's portrait at Uncle Qin's place, he was wearing cold armor, had a stern face, and was full of imposing aura. She was truly amazed by Hua Yihen.
Looking at the portrait of his hand now, Ji Xingzhi couldn't help but sigh, the gap between people is really huge...
Ji Xingzhi took a quick look at it before handing the scroll back to Xiao Juan, saying calmly, "I have given full authority to the princess to decide on this matter. Please proceed according to her wishes."
Xiao Juan put away the scroll, bowed respectfully, and stood up to take her leave. Every movement she made was extremely cautious, as if she was afraid of making any mistakes. This made Ji Xingzhi feel like a tyrant.
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After lunch, Ji Ruhua sent someone to tell her that He Wan had left the palace with the selected guard. Ji Xingzhi couldn't help but admire Ji Ruhua's excellent efficiency. She was really ashamed of herself.
Ji Xingzhi touched her chin. The matter of He Wan came to an end. Ji Ruhua helped her solve a problem, so she should give something in return.
"Someone come here." Ji Xingzhi said loudly.
As soon as the words fell, a palace maid pushed the door open and walked in. She bowed and asked, "What are your instructions, Your Majesty?"
Ji Xingzhi thought for a moment and said, "Summon the eunuch, Zhou Zheng, Liu Yang, and Wu Fang to come see me immediately."
The maid was startled when she heard this. This was the first time the emperor had summoned such a solemn audience with the adults. Could something serious have happened? Thinking of this, the maid did not dare to delay for a moment and quickly sent for the message.
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