When Zhao Guoan heard this, a look of surprise instantly appeared on his face. He didn't even care about the memorials in his hand that he had not yet finished dealing with, and immediately stood up and ran towards the imperial study.

Along the way, he walked hurriedly, his heart full of anticipation and joy.

When he finally stepped into the imperial study, Eunuch Xu immediately knelt on the ground and said with a sob: "Your servant greets the emperor. Long live the emperor!"

Wang Xinyao, who was standing by, saw this and quickly knelt down. She glanced at the middle-aged emperor out of the corner of her eye.

His face was as sculpted and handsome as a sculpture. Although time had added fine lines to the corners of his eyes and eyebrows like light smoke, it could not hide his once handsome features like a star.

His eyes are deep, as quiet as cold stars, and their clarity reveals the calmness and wisdom of someone who has experienced the vicissitudes of life.

Her nose is tall and straight, like a beautiful mountain range, and her lips are beautifully shaped. She is majestic when she is not smiling, and looks like a spring breeze when she smiles.

Wang Xinyao couldn't help but sigh that this middle-aged emperor exuded the charming charm of an old handsome man in his every move, and the imperial majesty further highlighted his outstanding demeanor.

Zhao Guoan stepped forward quickly, held Eunuch Xu's arms, and slowly helped him up.

Then, Zhao Guoan said with concern: "Xu De, please get up quickly. You must have worked hard on this journey!"

After saying this, he waved his hand gently and instructed the eunuchs serving around him: "Except for Xiao Xizi, all of you can go down first. There is no need to serve here."

Soon, only Zhao Guoan, Eunuch Xu, Wang Xinyao and Xiao Xizi were left in the room.

Xiao Xizi couldn't help but feel happy to see Eunuch Xu return safely, but he also knew that his godfather and the emperor must have important matters to discuss at this time, so he stood aside obediently and didn't interrupt anymore.

At this time, Eunuch Xu slowly stood up and introduced to the emperor: "Your Majesty, this is Wang Xinyao from Xiejia Village."

"Oh? Wang Xinyao?" Zhao Guoan seemed quite surprised when he heard the name. He couldn't help but cast his gaze on the seemingly ordinary eunuch in front of him.

Upon seeing this, Wang Xinyao hurriedly stepped forward to pay her respects, bowing her head and saying softly, "This humble lady pays homage to the Emperor. Long live the Emperor."

Although the voice was not loud, it was full of respect.

The emperor nodded slightly and began to look Wang Xinyao up and down carefully.

After a moment, he finally spoke, "I've heard the Prime Minister mention that among the many grain merchants in Nanhu County, yours is the largest. Not only that, you've also generously donated a large amount of food to the disaster area. You're truly a capable and kind-hearted person!"

Wang Xinyao humbly responded, "Your Majesty, I am truly grateful. I can only do my humble part. My fields are fertile and the harvest is good. I think of the suffering of the victims and cannot bear to see them starve."

Zhao Guoan nodded slightly, his eyes full of admiration: "What a woman with a heart of justice, really good! Get up!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Wang Xinyao stood up gracefully and dignifiedly.

She bowed slightly, then slowly stood up straight, her beautiful eyes showing a hint of joy and gratitude.

After the two of them sat down, Zhao Guoan fixed his majestic eyes on Eunuch Xu and asked again in a low voice, "Xu De, why did you come back with Miss Wang after your outing this time?"

Upon hearing this, Eunuch Xu dared not neglect it in the slightest and quickly replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, I have successfully fulfilled my mission and found the Crown Prince who has been missing for many days!"

When Zhao Guoan heard this, he was overjoyed and could hardly contain his excitement.

His body trembled violently, and he stood up from his seat involuntarily.

He asked anxiously, "Tell me quickly! Where is Xuan'er now? Is he safe? Why didn't he return to the capital with you?"

Faced with Zhao Guoan's series of excited and anxious questions, Eunuch Xu looked terrified.

He quickly kowtowed once more, prostrating himself on the ground, and tremblingly said, "Your Majesty, please calm down. I am incompetent. Although I have found His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, I cannot bring him back to the capital..."

Zhao Guoan frowned, his face darkening instantly. A surge of anger surged in his heart, and he shouted, "Xu De, what exactly happened? Explain it to me immediately! Otherwise, I will not let you off easily!"

Wang Xinyao looked at the furious man in front of her, and a ripple of nervousness arose in her heart.

Although she came from an open modern society, when she actually faced such a powerful emperor, the feeling was completely different.

After all, the man standing before her was the supreme ruler who held the power of life and death! Moreover, this man could very well become her future father-in-law.

Eunuch Xu put his forehead to the ground and said, "Your Majesty, Miss Wang is the lifesaver of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

When Zhao Guoan heard the news, his eyes widened like bells, his face filled with disbelief. "Wang Xinyao, you saved the prince?"

Wang Xinyao took a deep breath, mustering all her courage before she slowly spoke, "Your Majesty, it was indeed I who saved His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. At that time, I saw His Royal Highness the Crown Prince being surrounded by a group of men in black, all of them holding sharp blades..."

Then, Wang Xinyao told Zhao Guoan everything that had happened during this period.

Of course, during the narration, she deliberately concealed the fact that she and Zhao Haoxuan had a fake marriage!

As Wang Xinyao continued to tell her story, Zhao Guoan's expression became increasingly gloomy.

The veins on his neck were bulging with anger, and he was almost in a state of rage.

He never imagined that his younger brother, whom he had always respected and trusted, would be so cruel to his own son!

At this moment, Wu Zhao Guoan regretted deeply why he had trusted Zhao Yucheng so much and delegated so much power to him without hesitation.

As a result, the situation has become so unmanageable that even I find it difficult to compete with it!

Wang Xinyao finally finished telling everything. Afraid that Zhao Guoan might be suspicious and refuse to believe it, she hurriedly took out her cell phone and quickly opened the previously recorded video of the man in black attacking Zhao Haoxuan.

When Zhao Guoan saw the video that suddenly appeared, his heart was like a storm, but he was a calm man who had been through many battles after all, and he quickly calmed down like a magic needle that stabilizes the sea!

When he saw the men in black attacking Zhao Haoxuan and Zhao Haoxuan lying in a pool of blood, he felt as if his heart was being gnawn by millions of ants. This was his most beloved prince!

And he, as the king of a country, couldn't even protect his own prince. How sad it was!

Zhao Guoan paced back and forth, lost in thought for a long time. "Well, then, let's do as the prince says. Let him stay in Xie Village for a while! Xu De, now that you're back, I don't need Xiao Xizi to serve me anymore!"

After saying that, he turned around and said, "Xiao Xizi, follow Miss Wang to Xie Village and make sure Xuan'er is safe."

"Yes, I obey your command!" Xiao Xizi immediately agreed and bowed respectfully.

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