The daughter of the emperor is beautiful and holds the power over the world

When Si Yan saw Si Zhengxuan looking at him, he couldn't help but walk over.

Si Zhengxuan was a handsome man when he was young. Although he is old now, his posture is still as straight as a pine tree. He has a pair of sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes, which are deep and bright. He exudes a tough and steady temperament.

"Father." Si Yan walked up to Si Zhengxuan and called him obediently.

Her father didn't say much in the court today, but Si Yan could feel his protectiveness towards her in every word.

"Yes." Si Zhengxuan nodded to his daughter with a serious expression, then smiled at Prince An beside him and said, "My little girl is wild, Prince An, please forgive me for laughing."

Si Zhengxuan usually doesn't allow Si Yan to attend those so-called tea parties, so many people in the capital have never seen Si Yan. Qi Guangan only saw this girl when Si Yan was a child.

When I saw her in the hall today, I found that Situ's daughter had grown into a graceful young lady.

Si Yan bowed to Qi Guangan, who was standing beside her father. "My daughter greets Prince An. Hello, Prince An."

Qi Guang'an is the emperor's biological brother from the same mother and is the fifth child, so people in Beijing also call him the Fifth Prince.

Back then, when the current Majesty inherited the throne, the Fifth Prince made great efforts, and therefore he has been living in prosperity and peace until now.

When the emperor first ascended the throne, Prince An's influence in the court could not be underestimated.

However, later, as the emperor secured his throne, Prince An gradually withdrew from the court and became interested in leisurely pursuits such as playing chess, tasting wine, and painting. His presence in the court also gradually weakened.

There is only one thing that leaves a deep impression on everyone in the capital every time it is mentioned.

That is, every year on the emperor's birthday, Prince An would shine, because the gifts he gave to the emperor were always the most outstanding, and even the imperial concubine could not match them no matter how hard she tried.

This kind of life lasted until four years ago. After the decline of the General's Mansion, Prince An began to become active in the court again.

However, the influence of King An has been greatly weakened.

Today, there was a debate in the hall about whether Prince Yong should be rewarded or not. Prince An did not say a word and did not show any bias, which shows how cautious he was.

Qi Guangan looked at the little girl beside Si Zhengxuan with a smile: "Miss Si's performance today surprised me very much."

Si Yan bowed solemnly to Qi Guangan and said, "Prince An, please take care of Prince Yong and me today. I am deeply grateful."

Qi Guangan raised his eyes, somewhat surprised: "I haven't said a word today, how can I say I'm taking care of you?"

Si Yan smiled and said, "Prince An didn't say anything, which is a great care for us."

Qi Guangan suddenly realized that the mask he had hidden for many years seemed to be exposed in front of this girl.

He couldn't help but look at Si Yan again, and lamented that Si Yan was not a man!

If this girl were a boy, she would be extraordinary.

Qi Guangan smiled slightly and looked at Si Zhengxuan: "Master Situ, you are really an extraordinary girl."

"This girl has a wild temper, too wild. I'll have to take care of her later."

Si Zhengxuan kept shaking his head, but his eyes were full of doting when he looked at his daughter.

Si Yan stood obediently beside his father, watching his father and Prince An exchange polite greetings, with a slight smile on his face the whole time.

Prince An did not say a word in favor of the Imperial Concubine and Prime Minister Xin today, which is enough to show that his attitude is at least neutral.

If we combine this with his previous behavior, Si Yan can infer that he actually does not support the Imperial Noble Concubine.

The emperor is getting older and his health is getting worse. He will be more sentimental in the future. If they can make friends with Prince An, it will at least not be bad for them in the future when they deal with the imperial concubine and the prime minister's party.

"Girl, I'll treat you to a drink some other day." Qi Guangan smiled casually, his face full of smiles.

Si Yan replied readily, "It's my honor."

At this moment, Qi Ziyu walked out of the main hall. Qi Guangan and Qi Ziyu met briefly, said hello briefly, and left.

Si Yan felt that the way Prince An looked at Prince Yong seemed a little strange, as if he was deliberately avoiding something.

Qi Ziyu bowed to Si Zhengxuan and said, "Master Situ."

"King Yong." Si Zhengxuan returned the greeting.

Qi Ziyu looked at Si Yan, but before he could speak, Zuo Hang said, "Miss Si, the prince won't let me carry him..."

Si Yan glanced at Qi Ziyu: "Can you do it?"

"I feel much better." Qi Ziyu thought of Si Yan's protection of him today, and he had a thousand words in his heart, but he didn't know how to start. "Ah Yan, today..."

"Your Highness, there is no need to say more." Si Yan looked at the pale man in front of him with a gentle expression. "Your Highness has been tired all day, and it's time for you to have a good rest. I will let Yunqiao follow Your Highness to Prince Yong's Mansion."

Qi Ziyu stared at the girl in a daze for a long time, but ultimately did not say a word.

In front of this girl, any words seem too pale.

"Then I'll go back first, Master Si."

Beads of sweat began to appear on Qi Ziyu's forehead again, and his body could no longer hold on.

"Goodbye, Prince Yong." Si Zhengxuan looked at the departing figure of his future son-in-law and couldn't help but feel a little worried...

When he heard that His Majesty was appointing his daughter to Prince Xin, he was so angry that he almost lost his mind.

He knew that canceling the marriage was impossible, but Prince Xin definitely wouldn't do that.

Si Zhengxuan went to the palace to meet the emperor overnight. After two hours of persuasion, he finally replaced Prince Xin with Prince Yong.

But looking at Prince Yong's current health, Si Zhengxuan was worried about his daughter's future after she got married...

"Father." Si Yan's clear and gentle voice brought Si Zhengxuan back to his senses.

He turned around and looked at the little girl in front of him.

This girl has changed, really changed. Her skin used to be very white, but pale. Now her complexion looks much better, her eyes are bright, and her temperament has become more calm and steady.

Most of the people around had left, leaving only Si Zhengxuan, Si Yan and Si Qingshan.

"Let's go back." Si Zhengxuan said lightly, and walked out of the palace with Si Yan and Si Qingshan.

"Oh, okay." Si Yan responded obediently, and together with his brother Si Qingshan, he followed Si Zhengxuan obediently.

Si Yan lost her mother at birth, and Si Zhengxuan loved this daughter very much.

When Si Yan was young, she always lived in Si Zhengxuan's yard. It was not until she was seven years old that she moved into her own yard. However, after Si Zhengxuan left court every day, no matter how busy he was, he would go to visit his daughter.

The original owner had many, many memories of his father...

During the time they walked towards the palace gate, Si Yan's mind was like a movie playing, and bits of memories flooded into her heart, making her feel as if she also felt the father's love as high as a mountain.

Si Yan had seen men who doted on their daughters, but there were not many who doted on their daughters as much as Si Zhengxuan.

As the powerful Situ of the Daxuan Dynasty, Si Zhengxuan never remarried after his wife died in childbirth. Even though matchmakers from the capital almost broke down the door of Situ's mansion, Si Zhengxuan had no intention of remarrying.

In ancient times when men had three wives and four concubines, it was hard to find such a man even in the whole of Daxuan.

Si Zhengxuan transferred his love for his deceased wife to his two children. Si Yan is seventeen years old this year, and Si Zhengxuan has been single for seventeen years.