As soon as Xiao Jin finished speaking, all was silent. The court officials looked at each other in bewilderment. Not only the officials, but even Song Lingxi herself was momentarily stunned.
She seemed unable to believe her ears, knocking the teacup to the ground, but she didn't care. Instead, she blankly called out, "Your Majesty."
"You're overjoyed that I'm here? Why are you reacting like this, hmm?"
Xiao Jin's voice was soft, as if afraid of frightening the delicate girl in front of her. Even the end of her voice was raised, much better than usual.
Those present were all senior officials and veteran ministers who had served the emperor for over a decade. They had never seen such a gentle emperor before, and they all got goosebumps.
At the same time, she was secretly astonished. It was unbelievable that the Emperor interacted with the Consort, no, the Empress, in private.
"Your Majesty..."
Song Lingxi wanted to refuse, but she couldn't find a suitable reason. Xiao Jin seemed to see her hesitation and coughed lightly: "Ahem, Xi'er, you should think it over before you answer."
Sensing the threat in Xiao Jin's words, Song Lingxi wasn't entirely resistant, so she stood up, bowed, thanked the Emperor, and thus agreed.
"Your Majesty, I thank you for your great kindness."
"Hahahaha, good, good, good!"
The emperor was overjoyed, and now was the perfect opportunity to flatter him. Seeing this, the ministers all stood up and rushed to offer their blessings.
The Prime Minister also stood up: "Your Majesty, I wish you and the Empress a harmonious marriage and a long and happy life together."
The Empress Dowager felt guilty towards the Prime Minister's family. Listening to the Prime Minister's flattery, she felt quite uncomfortable and her face flushed with embarrassment.
"I think that since the Prime Minister has made a contribution this time, His Majesty should not be stingy with his rewards."
Xiao Jin was also used to being a big shot, a ruthless person who would devour people without spitting out the bones. He showed no embarrassment whatsoever, much more open-minded than the Empress Dowager.
"Haha, Mother, you don't know this old fox, he's just asking for a reward."
"Your Majesty, please do not misunderstand me."
Although the prime minister smiled obsequiously, the smile did not reach his eyes, and his tone was much harsher, which was to show his attitude.
As a subject, one should be loyal to the monarch, but this does not mean one should gladly accept that the emperor has taken away one's daughter-in-law.
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