"What are you saying? You are the regent, and it is their good fortune to marry you. Who would dare to complain!"
"If I find someone I like, can the Empress Dowager help me?"
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager's eyes lit up instantly. "Of course, I will personally issue an edict to bestow a marriage upon you, or the Emperor can also bestow a marriage upon you."
"Tell me, which girl have you taken a fancy to?"
Zhou Xuance wore a mask, so his expression could not be seen; only his voice, tinged with laughter, could be heard.
"Your Majesty, the girl I've chosen is already married. What do you say..."
"How can I win her over?"
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager was horrified, but she tried her best to remain calm.
The eunuchs and palace maids inside the room were so frightened that they dared not even breathe.
This regent is truly arrogant and absurd.
What nonsense they're spouting!
With so many unmarried girls to choose from, he actually said he had his eye on a married woman!
"Xuan Ce!" The Empress Dowager took a deep breath. "This kind of joke is not allowed. Today, all the guests are officials' families. If this gets out, the entire royal family will be disgraced."
Zhou Xuance stroked the cup. "Empress Dowager, you said that you would make the decision for me as long as I took a liking to something. Now you're going back on your word?"
"you……"
The Empress Dowager was so angry with him that she could hardly breathe.
That kid must have said those things on purpose.
At that moment, a eunuch rushed into the room, looking flustered. "Empress Dowager, Your Highness, something terrible has happened!"
"What is it?" The Empress Dowager was angry, and her tone was displeased.
"The heir apparent of the Marquis of Xuanhua's residence... has fallen into the water!"
The Empress Dowager's pupils trembled slightly, and she hurriedly stood up. "Where is she? Lead me to see her."
No one noticed.
The Regent's fingers suddenly tightened, crushing the teacup!
The tea spilled out instantly, splashing all over my hands.
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