Jiang Ziyan nodded, feeling a little nervous. This Chen Ge Lao only looked at her a few times, but she already felt a sense of oppression.
Chen Ge Lao continued, "I'll take you in later to pour tea for the Emperor. You can take this opportunity to remove your veil. As for what happens next, it's all up to you."
Even he couldn't figure out how the emperor would react.
This Miss Jiang might rise to prominence and become a phoenix. Or she might not gain any benefit at all, but be punished or even lose her life.
Jiang Ziyan didn't know what to say, so she could only thank him politely.
Chen Ge Lao called his followers and asked, "Where is Song Zan?"
This matter involves the former queen of the Song family, so it is better to avoid Song Zan.
The attendant replied in a low voice: "The Marquis of Loyalty is not in Biluo Residence at the moment. It seems that someone called him out to talk."
Since the emperor is resting, there is no need for them to accompany him.
Chen Zheng said: "That's perfect, let's go see the emperor now."
It would be easier if Song Zan was not around. If Song Zan was here, he would have to find a way to lure people away.
The attendant prepared freshly brewed tea and handed it to Jiang Ziyan. Jiang Ziyan took it steadily and followed Chen Zheng to the main room of Biluoju.
Chen Zheng walked outside the main room and said to Pu Yi who was guarding the door, "Commander Fu, please tell him that I wish to see His Majesty."
Puyi was respectful to the cabinet ministers. Upon hearing this, he politely asked Lord Chen to wait for a moment and turned around to report.
Soon, Puyi invited Chen Zheng in, and Jiang Ziyan naturally followed behind Chen Zheng.
When he entered the room, Emperor Xuande was sitting on a small couch by the window looking at the chess book in his hand.
Seeing Chen Zheng come in, he asked, "Have the bride's guests returned?"
At this time, Chen Zheng wouldn't come to him to discuss state affairs, right?
It was a rare opportunity for him to have a little leisure time, and he didn't want to have his mood disturbed.
After bowing, Chen Zheng said, "The wedding procession hasn't returned yet. I got some good tea and thought Your Majesty would have some to refresh himself after a rest, so I took the initiative to bring it in."
Emperor Xuande perked up after hearing this. "Oh? If Minister Chen says it's good tea, it must be good. Bring it here for me to try."
Chen Zheng turned around and gave Jiang Ziyan a wink. Upon hearing that, Jiang Ziyan immediately stepped forward and handed the tea in her hand to Emperor Xuande.
Just as the tea was about to be handed to Emperor Xuande, Jiang Ziyan's knees suddenly went weak and she threw herself towards Emperor Xuande.
She was also afraid of hurting the dragon's body, so when she poured the tea out, she tilted it to the side.
Some tea was splashed on Emperor Xuande's shoulder, and the teacup flew out, brushing against his shoulder.
Jiang Ziyan screamed, and then the veil on her face fell off, and Emperor Xuande held her shoulders.
Emperor Xuande's original intention was to let her stand firm and not suppress him.
But when he looked up and saw the face of the person in front of him, he was so surprised that he couldn't close his mouth. He murmured, "Zi Ning?"
At this moment, Jiang Ziyan also stood firmly, then pursed her lower lip and sniffed twice.
This was a little gesture that the late empress often did when she was young. Emperor Xuande's breathing suddenly stopped. It seemed as if he was looking at Jiang Ziyan, or as if he was looking at someone else through Jiang Ziyan.
Of course he knew that this was not his Zi Ning. His Zi Ning had been gone for almost twenty years.
But he still couldn't bear to look away, and his eyes were always on Jiang Ziyan.
Jiang Ziyan was dressed in a purple-blue embroidered skirt with lilies, looking calm and dignified. Purple was Zining's favorite color in the past.
And those phoenix eyes, with a slightly raised arc at the corners, are exactly the same as Zi Ning's.
Emperor Xuande looked closely, and he felt that every detail bore traces of Zi Ning. Her hair, her jewelry, her makeup, her clothes. Even her subtle movements evoked memories within him.
Chen Zheng, who was standing aside, lowered his head, but kept an eye on Emperor Xuande's expression.
After he felt somewhat confident, he said, "Your Majesty's clothes are wet. Why don't you let Miss Ziyan help you change clothes?"
Emperor Xuande knew that this person had deliberately sent it to him. As for whether to accept it or not, it all depended on his will.
He stared at the woman in front of him. Just because she looked so much like Zi Ning, she had no choice but to enter the palace. He couldn't accept someone who looked so much like Zi Ning serving another man.
This was also something Princess Yongjia had expected, so she sent people in so confidently.
Emperor Xuande pondered for a moment and said, "You can go out."
Chen Zheng understood what he meant, walked back to the door, opened it and prepared to leave.
It was just a coincidence that at that moment, Marquis of Loyalty Song Zan came over.
Through the crack in the door, Song Zan just happened to see the scene inside the house.
The emperor looked stunned, and there was even a hint of indescribable lust on his face.
The woman standing opposite the emperor had her back to the door, so he couldn't see her face clearly. But judging by her figure, she looked young and must be from some wealthy family.
Song Zan's heart sank. Could it be that the Emperor was thinking...
The wedding procession came back immediately, no matter what the emperor wanted.
He raised his voice and shouted: "Your Majesty, I have something to ask for your audience."
His shout actually frightened Chen Zheng. Chen Zheng's hand slipped, and the door that was about to close was opened again.
Song Zan didn't care about the rules and walked into the house in three or two steps.
Emperor Xuande glared at him and asked in a deep voice, "Did I summon you? You just came in on your own. Are there any rules?"
This wasn't the first time Song Zan had broken the rules, and he wasn't afraid. He stepped forward to tell the emperor that the wedding procession was returning and it was time for him to officiate the ceremony.
But before he could finish his words, Jiang Ziyan turned around and stood aside.
Song Zan also saw Jiang Ziyan's appearance clearly, and the words that were on the tip of his tongue were stuck in his throat.
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