After praising Chen Xiao at a moderate pace, Xu Ruyu paused briefly before continuing, "After assuming the position of Minister of Personnel, I will do my utmost to assist Your Majesty. However, Your Majesty, abolishing the status of three empresses in succession will force Your Majesty to face the remonstrances of the court officials. Therefore, I believe that retaining my status as an empress will allow me to face the obstruction from the court officials."
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Xu Ruyu's words were deafening and deeply moving (nothing else, just my personal feelings)!
Such an obvious purpose and scheming left everyone stunned, unsure of how to evaluate it.
Xu Qian was somewhat better off, at least he knew Xu Ruyu's true nature. Besides, Xu Ruyu seemed to have admired His Majesty for a long time. If he didn't react after hearing this 'bad news,' then he shouldn't be considered his son.
Xu Ruyan and Yuan Yin could hardly bear to look: Good, good, good, so this is what our brother (Brother Xu) is like! He always acted so aloof and indifferent! It was all a lie!
For some reason, Chen Xiao found it somewhat amusing to see Xu Ruyu, who was being accused by her relatives and friends, still maintaining a 'sanctimonious' demeanor. With a soft chuckle, Chen Xiao smiled, her eyes crinkling, and tilted her head slightly to look at Xu Ruyu. "So that's how it is? My dear consort, your words make sense. I don't want to damage my hearing, so I'll do as you say! From now on, my dear consort will be my beloved minister during the day, so you must perform well!"
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If Xu Ruyu's 'long-winded speech' was already beyond comment, Chen Xiao's series of remarks just now left everyone completely speechless.
This stage is for you two, thank you.
The words echoed in the minds of the three of them almost simultaneously, and then they all walked towards the corner, their expressions complex and varied, disappearing from the 'young couple' without looking back.
In the vast place, only the emperor and his beloved concubine remained, looking at each other in bewilderment.
Xu Ruyu looked back at Chen Xiao, who was smiling broadly. Although he knew that Chen Xiao did not have any memories of them at this moment and that his words were just teasing, he was still very happy. "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will be Your Majesty's beloved minister during the day and Your Majesty's beloved concubine at night. I will serve Your Majesty with all my heart."
Chen Xiao shook his head with a chuckle. This Xu Ruyu really wasn't willing to back down at all.
While they were 'in love' here, there was silence in that corner.
Facing the two young men before him, Xu Qian struggled to find the right words, unsure of what to bring up. Finally, Xu Ruyan raised a question: "Just now, brother, you said that Qi Yan still has a lover? What is the identity of this lover? How dare His Majesty know about this?"
To be honest, Xu Qian wasn't particularly interested in these things, but he didn't know who Qi Yanshang's lover was either. So, father and son both looked at Yuan Yin, who was chuckling to herself.
Yuan Yin finally realized where Xu Ruyan inherited her emotional intelligence. Despite the obvious tension between Qi Fengli and Qi Yanshang, they hadn't noticed at all, and she wondered what they were thinking.
However, Yuan Yin did not intend to tell them, after all, the relationship between Qi Fengli and Qi Yanshang was special. Although the people of Yechao were open-minded now, they were not open to this extent.
"I don't know either, but Young Master Xu, tomorrow you will be able to leave your status as an imperial concubine and enter the court. Once your wish is fulfilled, you must serve His Majesty well!" Yuan Yin changed the subject with a light smile.
In response to Yuan Yin's slightly teasing words, Xu Ruyan smiled and said, "Your Highness is right. I will definitely listen to Your Highness and assist His Majesty to repay the kindness of His Majesty and Your Highness."
Xu Qian, standing to the side: ? Something feels a bit strange, but I can't quite put my finger on it.
Just then, Chen Xiao and Xu Ruyu arrived beside them. Chen Xiao immediately noticed the romantic atmosphere and quietly admired it for a moment. Then, seeing Xu Qian standing there dumbfounded, he clicked his tongue a few times and reached out to pull him over.
Then, turning to the two lovebirds, he said, "I have important matters to discuss with the Prime Minister. I'll be borrowing your father now. You two chat!"
Ignoring their reactions, he walked away without looking back.
"Your father"?
Just as Xu Qian was feeling a bit confused, Chen Xiao's firm "It was a slip of the tongue" silenced him. Although he vaguely sensed something was wrong, he couldn't quite put his finger on it, and seeing His Majesty's expression, he had no choice but to give up.
Inner chamber.
Fu Guang was already awake long before Xi Xi arrived. When Xi Xi came over, she saw the two of them gazing at each other tenderly, exchanging affectionate glances, their eyes locked, their bodies entwined, their voices lingering on each other, their love deep and tender.
Yes, this was just Xixi's imagination. In reality, the two did not exchange any eye contact. One was lying on the bed staring blankly at the bed curtains, while the other was sitting at the table quietly enjoying tea.
Even so, there was still a harmonious atmosphere in the air. Although the two did not seem intimate, they were like a couple who had been married for many years.
When Yin Yuyao saw Xixi arrive, she stood up leisurely and looked at Xixi without saying a word.
For some reason, Xi Xi felt inexplicably guilty in the face of the calm Yin Yu Yao. It certainly wasn't because she had scolded Fu Guang, but because of that fake S who had made Yin Yu Yao suffer so much and made her take the blame for so many years. So she felt too guilty and felt uncomfortable whenever she saw Yin Yu Yao.
Yes, that must be it.
After constantly manipulating herself, Xi Xi avoided Yin Yuyao's piercing gaze and forcefully shifted her eyes to Fu Guang lying on the bed. The guilt in her eyes completely disappeared, replaced by strong disdain.
After staring for a while, Fu Guang seemed to finally notice, slowly raising his eyelids to meet Xi Xi's disdain, his deep red pupils revealing a hint of contempt.
Although Fu Guang didn't know why Xi Xi disliked him so much, since he was disliked, he would also dislike Xi Xi, so naturally he didn't give her a good look.
Yin Yuyao watched the two 'battle' quietly from the side. The more she watched, the more she felt that the current scene looked like Fu Guang and Xi Xi had a big fight, and Fu Guang was so angry that he fainted. After waking up, neither of them would admit defeat and they continued to argue.
Not only Yin Yuyao thought so, but Chen Xiao, who arrived late, also shared this idea.
As soon as Chen Xiao entered the room, he was stunned by the motionless scene before him.
From Chen Xiao's perspective: Fu Guang, lying on the bed, his white hair scattered lightly on the pillow, unable to move, could only turn his pale face towards Xi Xi, his handsome face showing three parts weakness, three parts coercion, and four parts helplessness. Xi Xi, standing not far inside the door, was like a spoiled brat who was making trouble for no reason, the kind of rebellious child who would throw a tantrum even after making his father sick.
There's nothing else to it, it's just that Xixi's appearance is too unreasonable. She has the shell of such a cute little girl, and no matter how angry she is, you can't see any ruthlessness. Instead, she's even a little adorable.
In contrast, Fu Guang's pale appearance and red eyes made him look like he had been angered by his rebellious daughter and had fallen ill in bed, feeling helpless in the face of his still rebellious daughter.
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