Emperor Mingde paused.
Although he acknowledged his daughter, the Queen made such a big decision to announce it to the world without consulting him.
Didn’t we agree to wait until we meet the person before talking about it?
However, Emperor Mingde didn't say anything in front of the child. But when he looked at Ji Fengshou, his eyes couldn't hide his disgust.
He is neither good at literature nor martial arts. I heard that he used to be a lazy and idle rogue in the village with no ambition. If he didn't have a brother who cared about him, this person...
Emperor Mingde closed his eyes and was a little unable to bear to watch.
If he had watched his daughter grow up, he would never have chosen a son-in-law like this for his child even if he had his eyes closed!
Ji Fengshou felt a chill in his heart when he was stared at.
Ji Changying stepped forward to block Emperor Mingde's gaze. "If this is to be announced publicly, what should we say? After all, hasn't the Princess already... passed away?"
Suddenly a princess appears, wouldn’t those officials be furious?
Will it target her mother?
"Tell everyone that I gave birth to twins, but a master said our horoscopes were incompatible, so we raised them separately. Now that Xingyue is gone, I brought you back to make amends."
"Even if some people don't believe this, once they see Yue'er and I, their concerns will be automatically dispelled. As long as the emperor has spoken, I don't think anyone would dare to openly question it."
"Besides, this is a private matter of the royal family. What does it have to do with them?"
She is just a princess, not a prince. Even if those people have grumbles in their hearts, they will not oppose it strongly.
Jiang Qianruo had already thought of this statement and planned to announce it in the simplest and most direct way.
What's more, she believed that as soon as the two of them appeared, any doubts would be automatically shattered.
"Is this what you have thought of for a long time?" Emperor Mingde looked at Jiang Qianruo, who looked prepared, and felt a little hurt.
I didn't even tell him in advance. Were you afraid he would object?
"I just haven't had the chance to say it. I'll explain it when I get back."
Jiang Qianruo said perfunctorily and then said to Ji Changying and Zhou: "Even though Xingyue replaced your mother for so many years, she was just a baby back then. Moreover, after all, I raised her for so many years. Now she is gone. We can't hold a grudge against a dead person."
"I can only let you down."
Jiang Qianruo looked at Zhou with a guilty look on his face.
She thought about this matter over and over again for a long time before making this decision.
At that time, both of them were just babies. Even if Jiang Qianruo was angry, he could not do anything to the dead.
Is it necessary to announce to the public that she has been occupying the position for so many years, and then strip her of her title after her death so that she will be scolded by countless people?
That was the child she raised!
Jiang Qianruo's heart was broken into two.
She can't do it.
The Dragon Shadow Guard appeared silently and knelt on the ground: "Your Majesty, it's time to return to the palace."
As the year draws to a close, there are a lot of things waiting to be dealt with.
It just so happened that Northern Yan was coming to the capital, and Emperor Mingde also wanted to meet Zhou Yue, so he took advantage of the gap to come out.
After an hour, he had to go back.
Emperor Mingde stood up and said, "We have to go back."
"After we announce your identity, I hope to hear you call me father, emperor, and mother, empress."
He looked at Zhou with a look of tolerance on her face.
Zhou murmured softly, "Do you have to shout if you want to hear me?"
Emperor Mingde laughed heartily: "As long as I want to hear you, you have to shout!"
Jiang Qianruo held Zhou's hand and said, "I hope you don't blame mother."
Zhou scratched her head. "Why should I blame you? I don't feel wronged! I've never lived in such a big house, slept on such a soft bed, or eaten so many delicious foods in my life!"
She is not really stupid. Recognizing her biological parents will make life better for her family!
She is so smart!
Jiang Qianruo and Emperor Mingde felt sad after hearing this.
"Someone come!"
Emperor Mingde shouted, and Uncle Wu and Aunt Hua hurried in.
"Take good care of your young mistress. Do whatever she tells you to do. If you neglect her even a little, I'll chop off your heads!"
Uncle Wu and Aunt Hua knelt on the ground: "This old slave dare not!"
Emperor Mingde turned and looked at them. "Tell them what you need. Tell them if you have any difficulties. Don't hold back if you've been wronged. I'll take care of it for you!"
The two people with the highest status left.
Uncle Wu and Aunt Hua looked at each other, unable to hide their inner shock.
The status is determined!
The two left just as they had come, without making any noise.
As soon as they left, others immediately ran over to ask what happened.
Zhou looked at her adoptive parents, unable to tell whether she was happy or uncomfortable. "They said I was their child, and they would announce my identity at the palace banquet in three days."
Zhou Yidao and his wife finally felt relieved, their faces filled with surprise. "That's great! With your biological parents here to look after you, we'd be relieved even if we died right now!"
"No matter what, you are the parents of Yue'er and me. You two elders still have to see Xiaochuan and Aying get married! You can't say that!"
When Ji Fengshou heard the two people say this, he quickly said "Pooh, pooh, pooh".
Ji Changying also hugged Zhou Liushi's arm and acted coquettishly: "Your blessing is still waiting for you later, so don't say such things."
The uncles of the Zhou family were all beaming with joy, and the aunts could not hide their excitement in their eyes.
I didn't expect that my sister-in-law has such good fortune. Could the emperor's words be false?
I didn't expect that they could have connections with the royal family. This is a blessing that cannot be achieved in eight lifetimes.
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As soon as Jiang Qianruo returned to her Yanfu Palace, the senior palace maid Chulu came up to greet her: "Your Majesty."
"How's the warehouse inspection going?" Jiang Qianruo took off his outer robe and handed it to Chu Lu while walking inside.
"We've been doing the inventory all day, just as Her Majesty said. Nanny Lai is watching the people down below sorting it out, and Chuyu has recorded it in the register. However... we haven't found the bracelet Her Majesty mentioned as missing yet."
"I have ordered all the eunuchs in the palace to be gathered together for strict questioning. I believe there will be news soon."
Chu Lu put the clothes away and brought the freshly heated medicine to her: "You should take the medicine."
Jiang Qianruo brought the medicine bowl to his lips, paused, and asked, "Chulu, how many years have you been following me?"
Chulu's heart tightened. "Ever since the Queen rescued Chuyu and me, I've been by your side. It's been almost thirty years now."
Jiang Qian sighed: "You've been with me for half my life."
"While I can still make the decision for you, Chu Yu and I can think about what to do in the future. When I find a suitable opportunity, I will let you out of the palace!"
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