Yuwen Yao traced Xie Lingqin's fingertips, pressed them against her palm, and sighed, "With so many people suddenly appearing in the capital, I have a bad feeling."
“Perfect timing. You can use the whole world as a framework to pave a smooth road for yourself to marry me. I trust you.”
Xie Lingqin patted Yuwen Yao's shoulder, her smile gentle and sincere, "Yuwen Yao, I'm waiting for you to make your move, waiting for you to welcome me into my Crown Prince's residence."
"Yes, Madam, please rest assured."
"Go away, you're so unserious."
"I don't mind kissing you in public."
"No, you win."
"Then, from now on, leave the matter of marrying you to me."
He looked at her, his phoenix eyes reflecting a soft, shimmering light, holding the vastness of the world, yet all for her alone.
...
When Xie Lingqin returned to the General's Mansion, Tridacna was sweeping the courtyard. Upon seeing Xie Lingqin, she hurried forward, "Miss, is there still no news about Zihe?"
Xie Lingqin sighed. After speaking with Yuwen Yao, she went to look for Ming Lan, but there was indeed no news at all.
"Miss, have you obtained the antidote?"
A moment later, Tridacna asked again.
Xie Lingqin looked at the giant clam shell with a smile in her eyes. "I know you don't want me to be with the Crown Prince, but don't worry, Yuwen Yao wouldn't bear to see me die. He will give me the antidote. However, he wants Yuwen An to truly hand me over and accept me, so that I can be free from all my worries."
Looking at Xie Lingqin, who was immersed in happiness, Tridacna wanted to say something, but hesitated for a moment and ultimately didn't speak. Xie Lingqin, however, was already looking at her and asked, "Tridacna, have you ever been to Southern Qi before?"
"Southern Qi? I've been there."
Do you know anything about the second prince of Southern Qi?
Tridacna pondered for a moment, “The Southern Prince has a weak connection with the throne. Only two princes were born in this generation, and one of them died. Now there is only this second prince. Although no crown prince has been appointed, everyone knows that he will be the future emperor of Southern Qi. He is a recluse who does not like politics and prefers to tend to flowers and plants.”
"Do you know anything about this Emperor of Southern Qi?"
"I know very little about that."
It's indeed not very clear what a giant clam looks like.
Xie Lingqin, however, was full of doubts.
Nan Fenghuang's handshake gesture today was very strange.
In just a short while, news of Yu Qingyi and Nan Fenghuang's fight in Jinhua Lane spread like wildfire throughout the capital, and naturally, it also reached the Emperor's ears.
Logically, the people from Southern Qi and Western Xia should have requested an audience with the emperor. However, to ensure fairness, the emperor issued a special decree that the barbarian prince, Zhuidamu, should enter the palace together the next day.
Meanwhile, in the imperial bedchamber, the emperor was taking a nap, and a person was kneeling on the floor below.
Her palace dress flowed gracefully, her back was straight, she was none other than the noble and beautiful Consort Xian, the birth mother of Yuwen Xian.
"Your Majesty, I have heard that Xian'er is not feeling well recently. I would like to leave the palace to visit her. Please grant me permission."
Since the day Yuwen Xian was publicly humiliated, although the Emperor lifted Consort Xian's confinement, he was ultimately disappointed in her.
Consort Xian was clever; she could leave the palace to visit Prince Xian without needing to ask the Emperor's permission, but she insisted on doing so.
Having spent decades with the emperor, she knew that while the emperor's thoughts were unfathomable, she could still glean some insight. She knew that what the emperor needed most was for others to treat him as a equal.
However, the emperor did not open his eyes for a long time. He was clearly not asleep, but he ignored her.
"Your Majesty, the Empress has arrived."
Just then, Eunuch Ni stepped forward and whispered something to the Emperor.
Upon hearing this, the Emperor slowly opened his eyes and lazily said, "Summon him."
A short while later, the Empress walked in slowly, her eyes gentle, her demeanor noble and kind.
“You don’t come often, and when you do, it must be for something. Speak.”
The Emperor waved his hand at the Empress, showing no sign of intimacy.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." The Empress didn't say much, but glanced at the Consort Xian kneeling on the ground. She pursed her lips slightly and spoke with grace. "I heard that Consort Xian had come, so I took the opportunity to tell you about this. Your Majesty is going to bestow a marriage upon Xie Lingqin. People from various countries have come, and a banquet will be held in the palace in a few days. There are quite a few things to do, and I am not able to do them all by myself. I would like to ask for your help, Consort Xian."
Upon hearing this, Consort Xian, who was kneeling on the ground, was slightly taken aback.
This is wonderful! The Empress is so magnanimous!
Everyone says the Crown Prince is in love with Xie Lingqin, so shouldn't the Empress be even more determined to keep these things under her control?
"allow."
To Consort Xian's great surprise, the Emperor actually agreed.
It's like thinking you've arrived in hell, but suddenly you're in heaven, where everyone is welcoming you.
Even though Consort Xian was able to suppress her emotions, she couldn't help but reveal a hint of joy.
"Then, Your Majesty, I will not disturb your rest any longer." The Empress took in the Consort Xian's expression, smiled slightly, and bowed to the Emperor.
"You may leave as well. It's only right that you come out of the palace to see your son." The Emperor waved his hand, speaking to Consort Xian with gentleness.
After expressing her gratitude, Consort Xian hurriedly followed the Empress as soon as she left the Emperor's bedchamber.
"Your Majesty, please wait."
As the setting sun cast its rays upon the glazed tiles, along the long palace corridor, stood an empress and a concubine, both exceptionally beautiful and graceful.
"If you want to thank me, there's no need. If you think I have some scheme against you, you're mistaken. I'm just tired. You've been in the palace for so many years, you should know that I don't care about these jealous things. Also, you can also understand it as me avoiding suspicion, and His Majesty is happy with that."
The Empress continued walking, but her words caused Consort Xian to pause in her tracks.
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