Sheng Xiyan refused to give in. "I haven't decided whether to enter the palace yet. Please tell the emperor the truth. Otherwise, even if the palace sends someone to pick me up, I will never go."
Concubine Shu gave her a look and said, "You little bitch, just keep pretending."
After she left, Sheng Xiyan looked at the two words "Qi Yan" on Fangli's book and burst into tears. Yanlang, I miss you so much. What should I do?
Yanlang, tell me whether I should enter the palace?
Sheng Xiyan thought that Emperor Fu was a man after all, and if he was really tempted by her beauty and took care of the matter, she should have been happy.
But she wanted the emperor to say something definite, and even when making a deal, she had to behave with dignity and respect so as not to fall into the quagmire easily.
Late at night, after finishing his government affairs, Xuan Ling walked out of the palace. The fragrance of tuberose in the night was unrestrained, mysterious and alluring, as if telling something.
Sheng Xiyan, what kind of woman are you?
It doesn’t matter, I will find out slowly.
"Someone come."
Eunuch Fu stepped forward and asked, "Your Majesty, are you going to turn over the green card tonight?"
Just as she was speaking, Concubine Shu's wedding procession stopped at the roadside outside the garden.
She came down and walked quickly to Emperor Xuanwu.
Xuan Ling guessed that she had returned from outside the palace, so he didn't ask and waited for her to report herself.
Concubine Shu knelt on the ground and said in a gentle voice, "Your Majesty, I am incompetent. I left the palace today and rushed to the palace to get the letter of release. I went to the Junyue Inn. I told Sheng Xiyan about the emperor's order, but she said she wanted to see the emperor, otherwise she would not enter the palace."
Xuan Ling gently caressed the soft petals of the tuberose, bringing out a slightly relaxed look, which was extremely beautiful.
The woman was quite proud and courageous.
"I understand. Please leave first."
"I'll take my leave."
Under the cover of night, there was a slightly cool night breeze.
Xuan Ling instructed Eunuch Fu: "Tomorrow morning, go and do something. Take Sheng Xiyan and the child to the palace. I will go there at noon."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Eunuch Fu wondered in his heart, "When did the Emperor fall in love with Madam Qi?" He was just as puzzled as Concubine Shu.
Did they first meet in Zhongcui Palace, or during acupuncture treatment in Yangxin Palace? Or even earlier? Oh, yes, the Emperor shot Madam Qi that year, but he didn't see her face clearly then, otherwise he wouldn't have granted General Qi the marriage.
Thinking this way, it seems like it was fate.
Early the next morning, Sheng Xiyan took Jiang Jiang to play in the fish pond in the atrium on the first floor of the Grand Hyatt Inn. Prince Teng brought some tea and snacks and placed them on the table.
He poured a cup of tea and said, "Xi Yan, try it. This is a flower and fruit tea, suitable for women."
Sheng Xiyan was a little uncomfortable with his address, but she couldn't say it directly, so she said with a smile: "Your Highness, please drink. I will play with Jiang Jiang for a while."
Prince Teng came over and picked up Jiang Jiang, holding him high up, making Jiang Jiang giggle with joy.
Suddenly, the innkeeper ran in.
"Your Majesty, someone is coming from the palace."
Sheng Xiyan was secretly surprised. Concubine Shu had just returned yesterday, and the emperor's letter had arrived so soon? A burst of joy rose in her heart.
Eunuch Fu came in with a beaming smile on his face, and Prince Teng quickly said politely, "Eunuch Fu, what a rare guest."
Eunuch Fu said with a smile, "May your majesty be blessed. I am here to take Madam Qi and the child to the palace."
Sheng Xiyan felt secretly delighted. The fact that the emperor was willing to leave the palace just to see her proved that she was somewhat important.
Prince Teng wanted to ask something else, but he couldn't. Who dared to say anything about the emperor's order? He swallowed his words back.
Sheng Xiyan and Prince Teng bowed and took Jiang Jiang to the second floor.
Prince Teng's heart sank to the bottom. It was obvious that the emperor had taken a fancy to Sheng Xiyan. And he was right. How could such a beauty with top-notch appearance and character not be so captivating?
After a cup of tea, Sheng Xiyan and his group got on a luxurious carriage, which was a far cry from the luxurious carriage of the prince of Ewang Mansion.
Jiang Jiang rolled around happily on the couch.
Hua Xia asked doubtfully, "Madam, whose palace are we going to?"
"Hua Xia, the nobleman who spoke to me that day was the Emperor."
Hua Xia was so shocked that she was speechless. "The Emperor? Oh my God, this is the most powerful person in the world."
"Madam, does the Emperor have a crush on you?"
Women's perception is always accurate. Sheng Xiyan gently stroked Jiang Jiang's little hair.
"Yesterday, Concubine Shu said that the emperor wanted me to enter the palace and bring Jiang Jiang with me. He also arranged a marriage for Jiang Jiang and a princess."
Hua Xia was delighted. "This is such a wonderful thing, Madam! God has eyes. It must be Second Master's blessing from Heaven."
Sheng Xiyan said sadly: "I can't forget Qi Yan, I will never forget it in my entire life."
"Madam, although Hua Xia doesn't know much, you still have a lot to deal with in the future with your child. Prince E's Mansion is not a good place to be. It is wise for you to have a man to rely on."
How could Sheng Xiyan not know this, but she felt anxious and conflicted when she took this step.
The palace is like a fairyland, just like an imperial palace outside the palace, with carved beams and painted buildings, and magnificent gold and jade.
Eunuch Fu led them to the entrance of Yufu Palace and said, "Madam Qi, please settle down here first. His Majesty will come in person at noon."
"Thank you, father-in-law. It's been a great help."
Sheng Xiyan was a little nervous. The emperor would come at noon. What should she say to him to keep this wonderful atmosphere going?
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The emperor was very busy, and he arrived almost when the sky was filled with sunset glow.
Today he did not ride in the imperial carriage, but came on horseback, looking majestic on his tall horse.
In a blink of an eye, Sheng Xiyan thought she saw Qi Yan returning, and she couldn't control her tears, blurring her eyes.
She forgot to kneel down and salute for a moment. Hua Xia pulled her from behind, and Sheng Xiyan knelt down, "Your Majesty, your humble servant greets you. Long live the emperor."
Xuan Ling read the sadness in her eyes and guessed that she was thinking of Qi Yan. A strange feeling arose in his heart, but at this time he did not know that this was a feeling called cherishing.
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