The more Zheng Quchi spoke, the lower his head became, and the softer his voice grew, like a weak child who had gotten into trouble.
Yes, a child who is over two hundred months old.
To everyone's surprise, Yuan Xingzhou did not utter a word of reproach upon hearing these words. Instead, he comforted Yuan Xingzhou, saying, "Don't be afraid. I will not hand you over unless you leave."
Zheng Quchi felt a chill.
If she insists on leaving, will he have to cruelly hand her over to take the blame?
This topic is too dangerous, let's change it: "How are you going to handle the matter of Empress Ye?"
"We have gathered enough evidence of her crimes. After we send away the delegation from the five countries that participated in the six-nation military trial, we will be able to execute her."
"And what about her two children?"
"Cut the weeds but don't pull them out at the root..."
She subconsciously followed up with, "Does it grow back after the spring breeze?"
Yuan Xingzhou looked at her and said, "Since you understand this principle, why ask?"
She opened her mouth, realizing she shouldn't have brought it up, but then another thought occurred to her: "Did the people of Julu Kingdom leave my husband's coffin as agreed in the bet?"
"Um."
"Since Liu Chaiji has rendered meritorious service in defending the camp, will Your Highness promote him to the rank of captain?"
"Um."
So easy to talk to?
Zheng Quchi immediately pressed his advantage, saying, "I would like to be able to leave the palace at any time, is that alright?"
"Um."
"I've heard there's a treasure library in the palace. May I go and browse through it whenever I want?"
"Um."
"Could you kill fewer people? Even if they are guilty, could you show leniency and not involve their families or innocent people? The people in the court are in a state of panic right now, so please consider this a little."
"I have my own ideas."
Finally, they stopped saying "uh-huh".
Zheng Quchi then remembered the main purpose of his visit, took out paper and pen, and asked, "What are your thoughts on the rebuilt Zichen Palace? For example, what colors do you prefer, what style of decorations do you like, do you prefer gold or silver, etc."
Her questions were quite detailed. When Yuan Xingzhou realized it was time for dinner, he led her to a side hall, where the two dined together and chatted.
Soon, Zheng Quchi had some initial ideas about the interior and exterior decorations of Zichen Palace, but she had no idea about Kunning Palace. She thought that he might also have some ideas about the residence of her future queen, so she asked him about it. Unexpectedly, he stared at her with deep eyes and only answered with four words.
"as you like."
Hearing these four words made Zheng Quchi tremble with fear, and she quickly stopped the topic.
Before leaving, she still wanted to ask: "Why have you been avoiding me all this time, but why are you answering all my questions today?"
Yuan Xingzhou smiled slightly: "I just wanted to see you."
Zheng Quchi: "..." Why does every question she asks touch on my sore spot? It's bad luck to go out, everything is inauspicious, I'd better get out of here quickly.
When Zheng Quchi returned to Hualin Garden with a notebook full of opinions from Zichen Palace, her subordinates greeted her with expressions of admiration and surprise, as if to say—it's confirmed, Lord Zheng is indeed a relative of the Crown Prince!
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