Chapter 22 Father and Daughter Reunited
He remembered that his daughter had a birthmark behind her ear, shaped like a lotus flower, which was quite peculiar.
If, if Sheng Sheng is his daughter, then there should be that lotus-shaped birthmark behind Sheng Sheng's ear!
Very few people knew about this birthmark; besides the Imperial Concubine, Xie Yunchuan and his confidants, only Xie Yuxiao knew about it.
As someone who had served the emperor for many years, Eunuch Hou naturally knew this as well.
Upon hearing Xie Yuxiao's words, Eunuch Hou's expression changed, and he looked in surprise at the little dumpling in his arms.
No wonder His Majesty has been so restless lately, now I understand!
Huang Xian knew nothing and was completely confused.
On the contrary, the little dumpling was the calmest one among them.
As long as we can find His Majesty and save her sister, the Nightingale, what's wrong with looking at an ear?
"Of course you can."
The little dumpling, unsuspecting, brushed a stray hair behind her ear and turned her head to show him.
Xie Yuxiao held his breath and slowly moved his gaze behind her ear.
When the little girl lifted her hair, Grandpa Hou smiled. How many people in this world have birthmarks behind their ears, let alone a little girl whose age matches the description?
This little girl is most likely His Majesty's princess!
Sitting next to him, Yan Hu silently turned his head away, secretly thinking: Your Highness, I'm sorry, Yan Hu didn't expect things to develop like this.
Behind her stray hairs, a lotus flower quietly bloomed behind her ear.
Xie Yuxiao: !!!
The emperor, who once ruled the world, immediately turned red in the eyes. His rough fingers gently touched the lotus flower, but fearing to hurt the little girl, he withdrew them as soon as they touched her skin.
The little girl was completely unaware and was curious how he knew she had a birthmark behind her ear.
"How did Uncle Tree God know that Sheng Sheng had a birthmark? Even Sister Oriole didn't know. Only Brother knew." The little dumpling tilted its head and asked him, its two little tufts of hair bobbing back and forth.
Xie Yuxiao choked up and said, "Because, because Uncle Tree God's daughter also has a birthmark behind her ear just like yours."
The little dumpling exclaimed in surprise, "Wow, what a coincidence! My brother said that Sheng Sheng's birthmark is very special, and that's how he found her!"
"Um."
Xie Yuxiao was so excited that he didn't know what to say. Sheng Sheng was his daughter, she really was his daughter!
Xie Yuxiao held the little dumpling tightly in his arms, trying hard to hold back his tears.
Eunuch Hou was also all smiles and immediately began to offer his congratulations: "Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty! The return of Princess Mingzhu to her rightful place is truly a joyous occasion!"
Looking completely bewildered, Huang Xian glanced left and right before echoing, "Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty!"
"His Majesty?"
Sheng Sheng's mouth formed the shape of an "a": "Is Uncle Tree God His Majesty?"
Xie Yuxiao composed himself, not wanting her to see him lose his composure: "Uncle, Uncle is actually yours..."
Xie Yuxiao, who was used to being decisive and efficient, couldn't bring himself to say, "Actually, I am your father!"
Sheng Sheng was completely unaware of what was going on, only happy that she had stumbled upon His Majesty: "Uncle, Xiao Bai said that His Majesty is the most powerful person in the whole world. Could you take Sheng Sheng to find Sister Huang Ying?"
Eunuch Hou said, "Your Highness, let alone finding a palace maid, even if you wanted the most precious jewels in the entire world, His Majesty would find them for you!"
"Sheng Sheng doesn't want jewels, Sheng Sheng wants to find Sister Huang Ying. Sister Huang Ying hasn't had dinner yet, she'll be hungry! Can we go find Sister Huang Ying now?"
Xie Yuxiao nodded: "Come on, Father will take you to find it!"
Inside Kunning Palace.
The woman on the phoenix throne was elegant and noble. Empress Zheng sipped her tea while Caiyun massaged her shoulders from behind.
Empress Zheng took a sip of tea and asked, "Caiyun, how long has Miss Huangying been here?"
Caiyun glanced at Huangying, who was kneeling and bowing in the center of the hall: "Reporting to Your Majesty, it has been half an hour."
Empress Zheng smiled but remained silent.
Huang Ying gritted her teeth and persevered.
She was about to return directly to Yuqing Palace after leaving Jinxiu Palace, but unexpectedly, she was stopped halfway by Caiyun, who was by Empress Zheng's side, who said that the Empress had something to ask her.
Huang Ying had no choice but to follow Caiyun to Kunning Palace. After arriving at Kunning Palace, Empress Zheng didn't even give her a glance.
She had been holding this position for a full quarter of an hour, and her legs were sore and numb, but Empress Zheng did not allow her to get up, so Huang Ying could only stay in this position.
Knowing full well that Empress Zheng was deliberately making things difficult for her, she had no choice but to endure it.
If they do not comply, Empress Zheng will have an opportunity to accuse Xie Yunchuan of being a bad ruler.
Having seen enough, Empress Zheng put down her teacup and finally spoke, "Rise."
Huang Ying relaxed, her legs numb and without feeling: "Thank you, Your Majesty the Empress."
Empress Zheng smiled, her expression a mix of praise and sarcasm: "As expected of the head maid of Yuqing Palace, the Second Prince's people are truly well-mannered."
"Your Majesty flatters me. May I ask what Your Majesty the Empress has summoned me to inquire about?"
"Oh." Empress Zheng seemed to have just remembered this. "Look, I had forgotten about it."
The oriole lowered its head, not daring to move.
"I heard that the Crown Prince had an appointment with the Second Prince today and left the palace?"
After thinking for a moment, Huang Ying respectfully replied, "Your Highness, His Highness did give instructions when he went out this morning, saying that he had an appointment with His Highness the Crown Prince today, and that Yuqing Palace need not prepare his dinner."
"Brotherly love and respect, excellent, excellent." Empress Zheng smiled and clapped her hands in approval. "Then let me ask you, what did those two go out of the palace to do?"
Huang Ying broke out in a cold sweat and dared not utter a word.
Caiyun angrily said, "Why don't you answer when Her Majesty the Empress asks a question!"
"Your Majesty, this servant...this servant does not know."
"have no idea?"
A porcelain cup was smashed next to Huang Ying, shattering with a bang. Shards of porcelain splashed onto Huang Ying's face, scratching her and drawing blood.
"I'm asking you, did the Crown Prince go to the Rong family's estate with Xie Yunchuan again?"
"This servant is unaware. We servants have no right to inquire about Your Highness's itinerary." Huang Ying lowered her head even further.
Empress Zheng seemed to be angered. She strode over and slapped Huang Ying across the face. The sharp nail guards scratched the bloodstains on the porcelain shards, making the wound even deeper.
"How many times have I told you, he is the crown prince, he cannot have such thoughts! He should be ruthless, he should be indifferent! But he just happens to like those lowly cats and dogs. I forbid him from getting close to them, so he hides in the Rong family's estate and keeps animals behind my back!"
The Empress was furious, and all the palace servants in Kunning Palace knelt down. Huang Ying lay prostrate on the ground, still without saying a word.
"You lowly servant, you're not going to speak, are you? Do you think I can't do anything if you don't talk?" Empress Zheng said coldly, her usually beautiful face now appearing somewhat ferocious. "The Second Prince likes to lead the Crown Prince in neglecting his duties, so I'll discipline the servants for him!"
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