The Empress Dowager, seated in the main seat, smiled slightly when she saw Su Miao.
"Get up. I've heard you're quite skilled in medicine."
Su Miao: "I only know a little bit about it."
She had thought it would only be the Empress Dowager, but who knew... the current emperor was also there, as was the recently arrived ruler of the Southern Dynasty.
As soon as she sat down, she immediately noticed Qin Zheng's burning gaze.
The moment Qin Zheng saw Su Miao, he immediately exchanged a glance with the Empress Dowager.
Even without proof, the resemblance in appearance alone was enough for him to confirm Su Miao's identity.
Su Miao felt a little uncomfortable under his gaze.
It was the Empress Dowager who spoke first.
"I've heard that the Duke of Shen has someone he's interested in?"
Seeing the Southern Dynasty's ruler here, Shen Changji's initial guesses had been partially confirmed.
He answered without hesitation, "Yes."
"But the ruler of the Southern Dynasty is very fond of you, Minister Shen!" The Emperor couldn't help but tease.
As soon as the words were spoken, Su Miao understood what was going on.
Her status... makes her unsuitable to be Shen Changji's legal wife.
Perhaps the ruler of the Southern Dynasty intends to marry his little princess to Shen Changji...
So I had them come over early in the morning.
After all, he has a calm and reserved nature... Once he makes up his mind, not even nine oxen could pull him back.
Upon hearing this, Shen Changji remained neither humble nor arrogant: "I only wish to marry Miao'er and be with her alone for the rest of my life."
As soon as he finished speaking, a glint appeared in the eyes of the King of the Southern Dynasty.
Shen Changji then said, "Our dynasty has many fine men, and there is bound to be one suitable for Your Highness. My mind is made up, and I hope Your Majesty will understand."
"A fine man?" The king of the Southern Dynasty looked at him with a hint of amusement.
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