"Eunuch Huang, what's wrong?" Chen Siyuan asked curiously when she saw the sweat on Eunuch Huang's forehead.
Even at this time of year, with winter approaching, Grandpa Huang still has beads of sweat on his forehead. How anxious he must be!
"First-rank lady, His Majesty requests your presence!" When Eunuch Huang saw Chen Siyuan, he was even more affectionate than when he saw the old emperor, and he quickly bowed and paid his respects.
"Your Majesty?" Chen Siyuan asked, puzzled. What was going on this time?
"Yes, First-Rank Lady, His Majesty has been waiting for you for a long time, but you still..." Eunuch Huang said with a forced smile, his face full of wrinkles, looking very uncomfortable.
"Ahem, since you're in such a hurry, let's take a carriage." Qiao Yuchen felt a little uncomfortable being completely ignored. What he cared about more was that old bastard Emperor. He was almost dead, so why was he in such a hurry to see his woman?
It seemed that only now did Eunuch Huang notice Qiao Yu Chen, and he hurriedly explained to him, "This servant didn't know either, please forgive me, Madam..."
Qiao Yuchen smiled.
Alright.
They didn't even see themselves, their eyes were completely fixed on Chen Siyuan.
He was very curious, and later he actually rode in a carriage into the palace.
Qiao Yuchen looked at the woman sitting next to him and deliberately raised his voice, "Yuan'er, I still benefit from your kindness this time. Otherwise, as a second-rank official, I wouldn't receive such treatment."
Chen Siyuan looked at Qiao Yuchen; she didn't seem as relaxed as he was.
There's something strange about this whole thing.
Today I've come to seek revenge on the Empress Dowager, so what does it mean that the Emperor is jumping out at this time?
Thinking back on her several meetings with the Emperor, she always felt something was amiss, hoping that at this moment, the Emperor could dispel the doubts in her heart.
The carriage from the new general's residence, led by Eunuch Huang, headed directly for the Imperial Study.
This commotion immediately attracted the attention of all the masters in the palace.
Chen Siyuan was more concerned about why the Emperor had summoned her at this moment.
I got off the carriage and stood right in front of the Imperial Study.
She was startled; such treatment might not be a good thing.
In particular, this treatment should be unprecedented for her, and this "first" makes her feel like her head is being held in someone else's hands, and that she has no say in the outcome.
When Eunuch Huang saw Chen Siyuan get off the carriage, he hurriedly stepped forward to serve her, but Qiao Yuchen beat him to it. Meeting Qiao Yuchen's unfriendly gaze, he politely stepped back.
Arriving at the door of the Imperial Study, I opened it, went inside, closed it, and then immediately ran inside.
Chen Siyuan and Qiao Yuchen stood at the door of the Imperial Study, wondering what was going on inside. They were both very nervous.
Every time someone had an audience with the Emperor, especially in the Imperial Study, and was not even a minister of the court, they would be terrified.
Chen Siyuan's heart was unable to find peace for a long time.
The old emperor is in poor health. If he summons me at this time and then passes away, or if something happens, who will she be able to explain it to?
With so many people eyeing this place covetously, the fact that they summoned me at this time made me feel like I wanted to die.
Later, Chen Siyuan thought of a possibility.
The emperor may have known something and was using this to warn me, or more likely, to kill me.
Thinking about this, Chen Siyuan could no longer remain calm.
If the Emperor wanted to do something, how could she resist? And thinking of the Empress Dowager, Chen Siyuan's resolve was stronger than ever.
No matter what, no matter what she faces, she will avenge her mother.
As I was thinking, my hand was suddenly grabbed by the person next to me.
She turned her head and saw Qiao Yuchen's gaze. Her initial uncertainty instantly turned into a warm feeling in her heart.
Thinking about how he might target the Empress Dowager, he wondered what kind of danger it might bring him.
"If you'd like, how about we travel all over China together?"
Chen Siyuan was shocked. Qiao Yuchen had just gained a foothold in the court; for him to leave at this moment would be...
"I'm tired of this kind of life and want to change my way of living."
Just then, the door to the Imperial Study opened, and instead of Eunuch Huang, they saw General Qiao with a cold expression.
Seeing General Qiao inside calmed Chen Siyuan's previously uneasy heart a little, but then she remembered what Qiao Yuchen had said earlier and felt uneasy.
He must have overheard what Qiao Yuchen said earlier.
Considering that Qiao Yuchen is the future of the General's Mansion, his withdrawal at this time signifies that the entire General's Mansion will withdraw from the court and from the Shang Kingdom. What a loss this will be for the Shang Kingdom.
Even without war, the Qiao family could serve as a deterrent to the surrounding states simply by standing by. What would the Shang Dynasty be like without the Qiao family?
It seemed that in an instant, Chen Siyuan had a different idea.
"Father—" Chen Siyuan lowered his head guiltily, after all, it was because of him that his proud son had the idea of withdrawing.
She has let down General Qiao and Mrs. Qiao.
"His Majesty is waiting." General Qiao seemed unwilling to say more and addressed Chen Siyuan.
"Yes." Chen Siyuan lowered her head, preparing to go in with Qiao Yuchen.
Unexpectedly, General Qiao held onto Qiao Yuchen tightly.
Following Qiao Yuchen's expression, Chen Siyuan saw this action and immediately widened her eyes, looking at General Qiao. At this moment, General Qiao did not say anything, but only gestured with his eyes.
Chen Siyuan's heart was pounding.
It wasn't the two of them, it was myself?
What exactly does the Emperor want to do?
Qiao Yuchen flicked her intertwined hands a few times, indicating that he would be outside and would rush in if she called him if needed.
Chen Siyuan felt it was unlikely, and Qiao Yuchen's actions made her feel much more at ease.
No matter what comes next, at least someone truly cares about me.
Thinking of this, Chen Siyuan found the courage to go in.
He bowed his head and walked in respectfully.
Without even looking up, she saw a corner of the familiar eunuch's robe standing on the steps, confirming that it was Eunuch Huang by chance. She immediately knelt on the ground and began to perform the grand ceremony.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects! Long live the Emperor!"
"Get up!" the Emperor said.
Chen Siyuan got up, but didn't dare to look up, still obediently looking at the ground in front of her.
"Raise your head and let me take a good look at you."
Upon hearing this, Chen Siyuan slightly raised her head, not daring to look at the emperor sitting above her, but only slightly raising her head so that the emperor could see her appearance.
She was still wondering about it.
He had always remained silent when the emperor summoned him before, so why was this time different?
She felt strange. At that moment, the Emperor glanced at Eunuch Huang, who quickly left. Chen Siyuan's heart pounded. Thinking of Qiao Yuchen and General Qiao outside the door, she felt a sense of confidence.
Not long after, Eunuch Huang returned, and Chen Siyuan breathed a sigh of relief.
She felt incredibly nervous. She was just an ordinary woman, not worthy of the Emperor's attention at all. The Emperor's high regard for her was all because of General Qiao.
Thinking of this, she breathed a sigh of relief again.
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