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However, the beauty of this woman was too outstanding. Her face was like a sculpture of ice and jade, with an extraordinary noble and coldness, as well as an unquestionable strong temperament, making her particularly eye-catching in this palace.

"Isn't this Chao Yunxuan?" someone exclaimed.

Everyone in the palace looked sideways and saw Chao Yunxuan slowly walking into the hall. Her noble temperament seemed to blend into this ancient imperial palace.

The Eighth Sage Prince Zhao Defang was sitting on the dragon throne, looking at Chao Yunxuan with deep eyes. A complex emotion flashed in his eyes, with both admiration and doubt. He knew Chao Yunxuan's talent and beauty, but he was also afraid of her strong temperament.

Chao Yunxuan walked into the hall, bowed slightly, and saluted to the Eighth Wise King: "Your servant Chao Yunxuan pays her respects to Your Highness." Her voice was clear and pleasant, but it carried an unquestionable majesty.

The Eighth Sage Prince smiled slightly, and the doubt in his eyes gradually disappeared, replaced by a kind of appreciation. He said: "Chao Yunxuan, do you know that the talent and beauty you displayed in today's palace examination have attracted widespread attention from the court?"

Chao Yunxuan smiled slightly, her eyes revealing confidence: "Your Majesty, you are overpraising me. I am just doing my best to select talents for the country."

A trace of admiration flashed in the eyes of the Eighth Sage King. He said, "What a great way to select talents for the country. I am very pleased with your determination. However, you are so strong that I am afraid you are not an ordinary person. I am a little worried."

Chao Yunxuan's eyes turned cold. She knew that the Eighth Sage King was reminding her. She bowed slightly and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I know my position very well and dare not overstep my bounds. But for the sake of the country, I am willing to do my best."

The Eighth Wise King looked at Chao Yunxuan and nodded secretly in his heart.

This woman will become a powerful weapon in his hands and lend him a helping hand.

"Your Highness, who do you think is the truly loyal minister in this court?" Chao Yunxuan suddenly asked.

The Eighth Sage King smiled slightly, with a sharp look in his eyes: "In the court, people's hearts are hard to predict. But I believe that as long as you observe carefully, you will always find the true loyal ministers."

Chao Yunxuan's eyes flickered. She knew that the Eighth Sage King already had the answer in his mind, but she still wanted to test it out: "Then Your Majesty, do you think that I can be considered a loyal minister?"

The Eighth Sage King looked at Chao Yunxuan with admiration in his eyes: "You are certainly a loyal minister. But I still need to test your loyalty."

Feeling Gu Zhiyi's gaze, Xie Xun suddenly felt guilty. He coughed lightly, trying to hide his inner panic, but saw that the smile on Gu Zhiyi's face became deeper, as if he knew everything.

"Husband, you seem to have something on your mind?" Gu Zhiyi opened her red lips slightly, her voice soft and full of concern.

Xie Xun smiled slightly, trying to ease the awkwardness: "Madam, you worry too much. I don't have anything on my mind. I just remembered some old things."

Gu Zhiyi shook her head gently, with a look of disbelief in her eyes: "No matter how unforgettable the past is, it can't compare to the joy in front of you. Husband, if you have something on your mind, you might as well share it with me, so that I can share your worries."

Xie Xun looked at Gu Zhiyi's sincere eyes and felt a warm feeling in his heart.

"Okay, ma'am, I do have something I want to discuss with you." Xie Xun sighed and expressed his worries.

It turned out that Xie Xun had been worried about his family's business in recent days. In recent years, the business of the Xie Mansion has been declining, while competitors have been growing stronger, which has put him under great pressure. He was afraid that his inability to do anything would affect the family's reputation, and he was even more worried that he would disappoint Gu Zhiyi.

After listening to Xie Xun's story, Gu Zhiyi's eyes flashed with determination: "Husband, you don't have to worry too much. Although the family business is important, our feelings are more precious. You just need to tell me what you need me to do, and I will do my best."

"Madam, I would like you to help me look at the family's accounts to see if there are any omissions. In addition, I would like you to come forward and communicate with those competitors to see if there is any opportunity for cooperation."

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly: "Husband, don't worry, just leave these things to me. I will do my best to contribute to the family business."

However, the good times did not last long. Just as Xie Xun and Gu Zhiyi were preparing to celebrate the turnaround of their family business, a sudden disaster struck. A distant relative of the Xie family suddenly became seriously ill and needed a lot of money for treatment. Xie Xun and Gu Zhiyi took out the family savings without hesitation, but it was still not enough.

Faced with this sudden predicament, Xie Xun and Gu Zhiyi once again held each other's hands tightly.

"Husband, no matter how much money it costs, we must save that distant relative. After all, blood is thicker than water." Gu Zhiyi said in a firm tone.

Xie Xun looked at Gu Zhiyi affectionately: "Madam, with you by my side, I am not afraid of anything. Let's get through this difficult time together."

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Gu Zhiyi couldn't help but look at Xie Xun. A trace of doubt flashed in her eyes, as if asking: Are you aware of this rumor? Xie Xun noticed her gaze, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a faint smile.

"Zhiyi, do you know why I have never mentioned these rumors to you?" Xie Xun asked softly, with a hint of teasing in his voice.

Gu Zhiyi shook her head gently. She wanted to know the answer, but was afraid of touching Xie Xun's sore spot.

Seeing this, Xie Xun gently held Gu Zhiyi's hand, his eyes became firm: "Because I believe that rumors stop at wise people. As long as we understand the truth in our hearts, these rumors will not hurt us."

"Brother Xun, have you ever thought about how these rumors came about?" Gu Zhiyi asked curiously.

Xie Xun smiled slightly, with a sharp look in his eyes: "Of course someone did it on purpose. However, these people are no match for my Xie Mansion."

Gu Zhiyi sighed softly: "However, these rumors have affected the reputation of our Xie Mansion. How should we deal with it?"

Xie Xun patted Gu Zhiyi's hand, his expression firm: "Zhiyi, don't worry, I will find out the truth and clear the Xie family's name."

At this moment, a maid hurried into the room, holding a letter in her hand and handed it to Xie Xun. Xie Xun took the letter, opened it, and his face suddenly became serious.

Seeing this, Gu Zhiyi became nervous: "Brother Xun, what's wrong? Did something big happen?"

Xie Xun handed the letter to Gu Zhiyi and said in a deep voice: "This is a letter of complaint. The person who reported it said that the source of these rumors came from the palace."

After reading the letter, Gu Zhiyi turned pale. She had never thought that the matter would involve the palace. She held Xie Xun's hand tightly, her voice trembling: "Brother Xun, what should we do?"

Xie Xun's eyes were firm and his tone was calm: "Zhiyi, you don't have to worry. Now that we know the truth, we must face it bravely. I will go to the palace in person and clarify the facts to the emperor."

Gu Zhiyi looked at Xie Xun worriedly: "Brother Xun, the situation in the palace is complicated. I am worried about your safety if you go there alone."

Xie Xun gently patted Gu Zhiyi's shoulder and said with a smile: "Zhiyi, don't worry, I am not alone. I will bring the masters of my family with me to ensure my own safety."