As Luozha Kingdom came unexpectedly, the emperor was worried that by the time his messenger arrived, the empress dowager would have already had a conflict with Zong Zheng Xiaoting. So, after some excuses, he placed Luozha Kingdom's prime minister Bai Yungang at the post station.

When Zong Zheng Xiaoting arrived with the eunuch, the emperor was the only one left in Yutai Hall.

This was the first time that Zongzheng Xiaoting had the opportunity to look at the emperor carefully. Unlike Zongzheng Weimo, who was old, Gong Yunyang was indeed handsome. Having been in the high position of the emperor for many years, he naturally developed an aura of majesty without anger, which added a few touches of shocking charm. However, if Situ Xunxiao had not intentionally suppressed his aura, I am afraid that the emperor would not tolerate him, right?

Zong Zheng Xiaoting looked at him secretly, but he couldn't help but think of Situ Xunxiao's every move.

At this moment, Gong Yunyang happened to raise his head.

"Hello, Your Majesty!" Zong Zheng Xiaoting smiled and bowed. The soft pink long dress she wore today made her bare face look even more tender. Different from the way she looked in the previous two meetings, she looked even more charming and well-behaved.

Gong Yunyang was slightly dazed. A woman like this, even if he had three thousand beauties in his harem with all kinds of charm, could not compare to her natural beauty. More importantly, every temperament seemed to have no conflict in her.

What a pity, Gong Yunyang thought to himself.

"Princess, there is no need to be so polite." Facing the various difficult questions thrown out from time to time by the ministers in the court, he had long learned to remain calm, and the changes in his heart did not show on his face.

"Xiao Ting heard that the emperor sent my grandfather here?" Zong Zheng Xiao Ting stood up gracefully and waited quietly for the emperor's next words.

"Yes, I have sent someone to send Prime Minister Bai to rest first. It's been a long journey and the carriage must be tiring. Princess can make some preparations and wait for tonight's banquet." Gong Yunyang said in a deep voice.

"Huh?" Zongzheng Xiaoting pretended to be surprised. "The emperor just hurriedly sent someone to pick me up. Didn't he leave my grandfather in Yutai Palace?"

Although Zong Zheng Xiaoting asked this question, he understood in the moment when the emperor hesitated that Gong Yunyang was indeed cunning. If he had not been worried that he and the empress dowager had already had a conflict, he would not have acted so cautiously.

Seeing Zong Zheng Xiaoting's puzzled and anxious expression, Gong Yunyang said slowly, "This is about the diplomatic relations between the two countries. I have never had a suitable opportunity to discuss it with the princess in detail. That's why I invite the princess to come here."

Oh, this is a perfect arrangement, it is really flawless. Zong Zheng Xiaoting smiled secretly, but his face was still innocent, "Diplomatic relations between the two countries? So the emperor already knows about it?"

Faced with Zong Zheng Xiaoting's innocent yet enlightened expression, Gong Yunyang for a moment actually followed Zong Zheng Xiaoting's words and asked, shifting the initiative to Zong Zheng Xiaoting.

"Know what?" Gong Yunyang frowned and asked in confusion.

Zongzheng Xiaoting naturally knew that in this way, the initiative would be in her hands. As the saying goes, the evil ones complain first, and the one who seizes the talent first is the kingly way. She smiled and was very generous to Gong Yunyang, "In fact, the emperor does not need to worry so much. Xiaoting understands that the queen mother has always disliked Xiaoting. Maybe it is because of the relationship between Princess Yunluo and the prince, and Xiaoting's appearance has made her lose the position of the legitimate concubine. It is not right to marry or not to marry. It is human nature to be so unhappy and target Xiaoting everywhere. The emperor does not need to worry too much, and it will not affect the diplomatic relations between the two countries. What's more, my father loves Xiaoting, and Xiaoting does not want him and my mother to worry about trivial matters. Whenever he writes a letter, he will not write about things that affect the diplomatic relations between the two countries."

Zong Zheng Xiaoting's words made Gong Yunyang's mouth twitch a little. This Princess Xiaoting is really not an easy person to deal with. On the surface, she is innocent and smiling. But these words are also hidden threats, but unfortunately, this threat, no one can find a handle. This preemptive move, isn't it just hinting that the Queen Mother has selfish motives and is deliberately making things difficult for diplomatic relations? And Yun Luo's love for Situ Xunxiao is basically known to everyone in the palace. In this way, Zong Zheng Xiaoting's words are obviously conclusive evidence, but she said how gentle and caring she is, and didn't want her father and mother to worry, and never mentioned anything else in the letter! It was these words that warned herself that although she was in Yunguang Country, she was not someone who could be bullied at will.

What a great Zong Zheng Xiaoting!

Gong Yunyang was obviously very unhappy about Zong Zheng Xiaoting's implied threat, but he had always been cautious and would not reveal his emotions, which would lead to any unexpected and uncontrollable situation.

He stood up majestically, his bright yellow dragon robe swaying as he approached step by step. The sunlight from the slanted window shone in, making Zongzheng Xiaoting's eyes a little uncomfortable. Gong Yunyang looked down at Zongzheng Xiaoting sitting peacefully beside him, and chuckled, "Princess Xiaoting is a caring daughter, just like me. The Queen Mother loves me and Yunluo. Although she is not my biological mother, she treats me and Yunluo as her own children. Sometimes, filial piety is more concerned about the Queen Mother's health and peace than the country. Since the princess is filial, I believe she also knows that sometimes, what makes the old man happy is not the glory, wealth, and power, but she cares more about the happiness of family."

The emperor's words made Zong Zheng Xiaoting secretly feel that something was wrong.

As expected, Gong Yunyang's expression changed slightly. "Princess, you are filial, so you naturally understand. In my heart, if the Queen Mother had not gone too far, I would only tolerate it. I would rather be the Queen Mother and let down the people of the world. So, Princess, you should also understand what I mean by asking you to come? It is not rational to drag the country into this trivial matter and cause the people to be displaced."

"Your Majesty is right." Zongzheng Xiaoting smiled sweetly, "Everyone has their own concerns. Your Majesty cares about the Queen Mother, which is really admirable. Xiaoting is not an ignorant person. My father and mother asked Xiaoting to take care of himself. In order to fulfill my filial duty, I must protect myself. This filial piety is no different from yours. Naturally, if my life is not at stake, I would also like to see peace in the world."

While they were talking, the Painted Concubine Mo Lian also happened to have finished the ceremony of sealing the book and came to thank him. Zong Zheng Xiaoting naturally did not stay any longer, and bowed and left. When he passed by Mo Lian, he saw her smiling and nodding at him, as if she had some other intention.

Zong Zheng Xiaoting was in shock when he stepped out of the gate of Yutai Palace. As soon as he stepped out, he saw a familiar figure standing with his hands behind his back, looking in his direction with an indifferent expression, swaying willow trees not far away.

(Yiyi said: Where is the money? Where is the money? Oh, if I don’t ask for the money, will you abandon me?)