"There's something wrong with this person."
Qi Yuan had a hunch that something was wrong.
"She doesn't look like a farmer's daughter."
"Perhaps this Wu Zhaoyi is naturally beautiful? Your Highness, although your looks are given by your parents, they are also blessed by God. I have seen a pair of parents who were not good-looking, but their children were all very handsome."
"Do you think she has the temperament of someone from a small family?" Qi Yuan questioned.
Eunuch Wang has been with him for many years. Although he is just a eunuch, he is also one of his right-hand men.
"Perhaps it's because of the years of being nurtured in the temple?"
They really couldn't find anything wrong.
Qi Yuan fiddled with the jade ring in his hand and sneered.
"I always trust my intuition. The absence of a problem is actually the biggest problem. Just go and check it out."
Eunuch Wang didn't dare to say anything more at this moment.
Qi Yuan hurried back to the capital overnight. He had been on the road all these days, but he did not rest for a moment and rushed straight to the palace.
Qi Yun also received the news.
"The Emperor's uncle is back! So soon?"
Qi Yun was a little surprised, but then he thought about the emperor's uncle's temperament. The emperor's uncle seemed indifferent, but he was very sentimental. He treated him so well, let alone the queen mother who gave birth to him and raised him.
"Your Majesty, are you going over?"
Qi Yun shook his head, "The emperor's uncle and his mother are having a reunion. I won't go now. I'll go at dinner time."
"Is Zhaoyi still in Cining Palace?"
"Yes, Zhaoyi has been attending to the Empress Dowager from morning till night during this period."
Qi Yun nodded, and Wu Zhaoyi's beautiful face appeared in his mind.
"After some time, I will use this opportunity to promote her to a higher rank as a reward."
In a few months, it will be a year since the Emperor passed away, and his mourning period will also end.
Since she entered the palace, he had never been close to her out of mourning.
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As soon as Qi Yuan entered the hall, he saw Wu Zhaoyi there.
He looked at her from behind, and that familiar feeling came over him again.
Just looking at her back, she does look a bit like Xu Lingyi.
But Qi Yuan knew that these were two different faces.
"Mother, I am back."
Xu Lingyi's hands trembled with fright, and the medicine bowl fell.
"Yuan'er!"
When the Empress Dowager saw Qi Yuan, tears welled up in her eyes.
"How are you?" Qi Yuan walked forward.
Xu Lingyi stood there, feeling somewhat at a loss and more nervous.
Now, every time she sees Qi Yuan, she is afraid that the truth will be revealed.
She could only tell herself again and again that Qi Yuan would never find out.
I felt a little more at ease.
The mother and son briefly reminisced about the past. The Empress Dowager noticed that she was about to pick up the debris on the ground and quickly stopped her.
"Just ask Mammy to come in and clean up. Don't move."
"Yuan'er, look at what you've done. When you come back in the future, you must inform us in advance. You spoke quietly from behind, and not only her mother was frightened by you."
The Empress Dowager was in a very good mood when her son returned. Although she spoke words of reproach, her tone was not at all obvious.
"I understand."
Qi Yuan's eyes swept over Xu Lingyi.
Xu Lingyi also felt the oppressive gaze from above.
"I won't bother you any more. I'll take my leave now and come back tomorrow to take care of you."
The Empress Dowager nodded lovingly, "Go back. You've had a hard day. You don't have to come tomorrow. Go spend more time with His Majesty."
The Empress Dowager already treated her as a junior.
"During this period of time, Wu Zhaoyi has been serving at my mother's side. Initially, my mother had a prejudice against her, but after getting to know her, she discovered that she has a very good temper and is gentle and thoughtful in her work."
The more the Empress Dowager spoke, the more she liked her. "Yun'er has good taste. She and the Emperor are a perfect match."
Xu Lingyi was only away for a few hours when she learned that there would be a family dinner in the evening.
When Qi Yuan came back, Qi Yun suggested that the family have a meal together.
Xu Lingyi is the only concubine in the harem, and the Empress Dowager now likes her.
So much so that she followed Qi Yun.
"My beloved concubine is too thin. Eat more."
The Empress Dowager also agreed with this, "Your Majesty is right. I have always noticed that you eat too little."
"I am still waiting for the future. You two should let me see my great-grandson as soon as possible."
When talking about this topic, the Empress Dowager unconsciously looked at Qi Yuan again.
She sighed, "I don't count on Yuan'er anymore."
Xu Lingyi lowered her head. She and Qi Yuan were now sitting at the same table, eating, and their seats were facing each other.
Qi Yuan didn't know her identity and didn't think it was a big deal.
But Xu Lingyi knew that she was embarrassed and guilty.
"Why are you so silent today?"
The Empress Dowager asked, "Are you afraid of Yuan'er?"
Ever since Qi Yuan appeared, Wu Zhaoyi often lowered her head.
Xu Lingyi quickly shook her head.
"The Imperial Uncle is awe-inspiring even without getting angry. He may look a little intimidating, but you don't have to be afraid. The Imperial Uncle is the one who appears cold on the outside but is actually warm on the inside."
Qi Yun also noticed her restraint.
The three of them looked at her, and Xu Lingyi nodded again hurriedly, "I understand."
Qi Yun picked up some food for Xu Lingyi again.
Sitting with Qi Yuan made Xu Lingyi nervous, so she subconsciously used her left hand to eat.
After she realized what was happening, her heartbeat quickened.
Although there are not many people who are used to using their left hand, there are some.
But Xu Lingyi was just feeling guilty, so she had been training herself to do everything with her right hand during this period.
I'm afraid that even the slightest bit of secret will be revealed and noticed.
Especially since Qi Yuan is still here, he is the one who knows her best.
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