Zheng He received a look from the emperor and was about to speak when Azi raised her hand and covered Di Jingcheng's eyes: "What are you two doing exchanging glances in front of me? Do you really have something to hide from me?!"
In a moment of panic, Di Jingcheng grabbed her hand and pulled it away from his eyes, holding her small hand and hurriedly explaining:
"My dear Zi, I'm truly innocent! What favor? I only know she's the daughter of the Minister of Revenue, and she was chosen to enter the palace out of necessity. Consort Shu's rank isn't low, so I know about her. But my relationship with her is absolutely innocent, my darling, you have to believe me!"
Seeing his sincere and earnest expression, and his serious demeanor, Azi couldn't help but nod.
Zheng He'er hurriedly explained, "Your Majesty, the Emperor has been wronged. Every time Consort Wu brought food, the servants stopped her. Moreover, the Emperor never summons the concubines of the harem. It's only natural that they would meet at palace banquets and become acquainted. Besides, the concubines of the harem are all daughters of officials, so the Emperor is aware of this to some extent."
…As for the rumors circulating in the palace, they are all baseless, perhaps merely a fabrication by Consort Wu. Your Highness must not take them to heart!
Upon hearing this, Azi's doubts were resolved, and she had no reason to lash out.
"I believe you. I just wanted to hear your explanation in person. I didn't expect you to bring Eunuch Zheng here." Azi nestled into his arms, hugging his waist tightly, her little face pressed against his warm chest, a happy smile on her face.
Di Jingcheng breathed a sigh of relief, burying his face in her fragrant neck and inhaling her scent with fascination, as if he were under a spell.
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