The Emperor was actually holding Sheng Wanwan in the Golden Palace! Even the Emperor's princesses had never enjoyed such treatment!
In their minds, the emperor had always been a serious and dignified person. When had they ever seen him so close to a child?
What shocked them even more was that the child was sitting comfortably on the emperor's lap, showing no fear of the emperor's might whatsoever!
"Your Majesty..." a minister tried to speak up, reminding the emperor that a child should not be left here to cause trouble.
But seeing Si Nantian's serious and profound gaze, they all silently shut their mouths.
"Your Majesty, what is your intention in sending a little girl here to cause trouble? Do you look down on me and think I can't handle you?"
Hua Shang was furious when she saw that Si Nantian had not only brought a little kid to humiliate her, but also ignored her.
Her tone was icy, and her eyes revealed obvious displeasure.
Upon hearing this, Si Nantian looked up at Hua Shang, trying his best to make his voice sound calm: "Holy Maiden, you misunderstand. I had no such intention. This child is just my... well, my goddaughter, who came to the palace to play today. She is young and doesn't know any better. If she has offended anyone, please forgive her."
All the civil and military officials, including Sheng Lingtian, were taken aback when they heard the emperor say this.
When did Sheng Wanwan become the Emperor's goddaughter? How come they didn't know?
Even Chu Xiuyuan, who had been anxiously waiting for Sheng Wanwan while standing behind the civil and military officials, frowned and looked puzzled.
Hua Shang sneered, "Oh? Just here for fun? Then why let her participate in our negotiations? Your Majesty, isn't this a blatant disregard for our Great Liang Kingdom?"
Si Nantian sighed inwardly, knowing that this matter was unlikely to end well. Just as he was pondering how to stall for time until Master Huiyuan arrived, Sheng Wanwan spoke again…
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