The little heroine investigates a mysterious case

The sky was getting light, and all things woke up from their slumber. The first ray of sunlight penetrated the clouds and sprinkled on the earth.

The palace sent a skillful maid to dress up Zhao Xuan, changing her clothes from Princess Xia's and putting on those of the Princess of Yue.

She was wearing a bright red dress with wide sleeves, a flying phoenix embroidered with gold and silver threads and colorful patterns, and peony patterns wrapped around the cuffs and hem of the skirt.

The belt around her waist is inlaid with jade and coral, and her hair is decorated with a gilded phoenix hairpin with a phoenix spreading its wings and holding a pearl in its mouth, which echoes the phoenix pattern on her gorgeous clothes.

There is a pearl necklace around her neck, each pearl is round and full, emitting a warm glow, and a pair of embroidered shoes has a huge pearl inlaid on the toe.

The leading nanny introduced herself while helping Zhao Xuan dress up.

"I am the Empress Dowager's personal attendant. My surname is Feng, you can just call me Madam Feng. Your Majesty has specially sent me to assist the Princess in dressing up.

This phoenix hairpin and jewelry were gifts from the Empress Dowager. The dress was specially made for the princess by His Majesty's order. The embroiderer worked on it for a whole month. Do you like it, princess?"

Zhao Xuan thought to herself that she fully understood how much Tian Shang loved Tian Shiliu, but she wondered if Tian Shang would be so angry that he would vomit blood when he saw her, the fake princess, wearing such carefully tailored gorgeous clothes.

Zhao Xuan smiled secretly, she wished she would die of anger!

"like!"

Zhao Xuan uttered two words.

When Nanny Feng saw Zhao Xuan's smile, it was as bright as spring sunshine, almost blinding her.

Nanny Feng was a little stunned for a moment. She had met Tian Shiliu before. When Empress Dowager Nie or Consort Nie lived in Mingxia Palace, she never left her side and served her personally.

Before Tian Shiliu went to the Xia Kingdom for marriage, she lived in Mingxia Palace for two days. She also personally taught Tian Shiliu court etiquette. At that time, Tian Shiliu was timid and didn't even dare to raise his head when he saw her.

Her voice was like the buzz of a mosquito, and you had to get close to her to hear what she was saying.

Now Tian Shiliu doesn't remember her as her nanny at all.

Is the soil and water of Xia Country so nourishing? Did she perform a miracle to save her?

The ugly duckling turns into a white swan in seconds?!

Nanny Feng was muttering to herself, and soon the eunuchs' shouts were heard outside the door.

"Princess Pomegranate and her husband are welcome to the palace to meet the Emperor!"

Gu Zhanghua couldn't help but laugh, clicked his tongue twice, and said to Zhao Xuan.

"It seems that the Emperor of Yue values ​​you, his sister, very much. Originally, they invited the virtuous king and his wife from Xia, but now it's the princess and her husband! Everything is centered around you, and I've been ignored."

Gu Zhanghua recalled that when he went to Jiaoyang Valley, everyone thought he was a son-in-law. When he came to Yue State, he was directly turned into a son-in-law. He felt a little bit amused and helpless.

Zhao Xuan looked at the crowd of people around her and immediately exercised her rights as a favored princess, waving to Nanny Feng and the maid.

"You all go out first and let me rest for a while!"

The maids and the servants immediately bowed their heads and retreated respectfully.

Zhao Xuan stood up, walked to Gu Zhanghua, and pulled Xiao Yixiang and Hao Xiong to her side.

Zhao Xuan stretched out her hand and looked at everyone with a determined look.

"Come on, let's high-five! No matter what happens today, we can't back down. We absolutely can't bring shame to Xia Country. At worst, we'll fight to the death with Tian Shang!"

Gu Zhanghua did not high-five Zhao Xuan. He held Zhao Xuan's hand and also took Xiao Yixian and Hao Xiong's hands.

"If you don't listen to her, what's the point of fighting to the death? We will definitely work together to overcome this difficult time!"

Four hands clasped together, and the four people spoke in unison.

"We are united and will overcome this together!"

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The royal palace of Yue State looked much more luxurious than that of Xia State.

Under the azure sky, the jade-like buildings and the red walls and yellow tiles are stacked up like mountains, creating a magnificent scene.

Even a road expert like Hao Xiong felt dizzy after turning a few corners, and Gu Zhanghua and Zhao Xuan felt like they were trapped in a maze.

Gu Zhanghua couldn't help but sigh and whispered to Zhao Xuan.

"I was just wondering, with so many palaces, how could there not be a place for Tian Shiliu to live back then?"

Zhao Xuan sneered.

"What's the use of having a palace that's not well-received?"

After traveling for nearly half an hour, the carriage finally stopped in front of the most luxurious palace.

The roof is covered with golden glazed tiles, which sparkle brightly under the sunlight. On the plaque hanging high up are three big characters written: Yongning Hall.

Zhao Xuan and Gu Zhanghua looked at each other, their eyes full of encouragement. Under the guidance of the eunuch, Gu Zhanghua took Zhao Xuan's hand and walked into the hall.

The eunuch's voice echoed throughout the hall.

"Princess Pomegranate and her husband are here to see you! See you!"

In the Yongning Hall, civil and military officials stood on both sides, and at the end of the central passage was the emperor's throne.

Tian Shang was wearing a golden dragon robe and a golden crown on his head. When he heard the eunuch's report, he leaned forward slightly unconsciously, his eyes full of joy and tenderness as he looked straight at the palace entrance.

The civil and military officials were even more eager to move, stretching their necks as much as possible, like silly geese, looking forward to it.

The bright sunlight shone into the hall through the gate of Yongning Hall. Gu Zhanghua and Zhao Xuan bathed in the sunlight and slowly walked into the hall.

The Minister of Rites, Lord Qian, was so excited that he took the lead in singing along, his voice almost breaking.

"This old minister respectfully welcomes Her Royal Highness the Princess! His Royal Highness the Prince Consort!"

The other ministers were not willing to lag behind and shouted auspicious words.

"Her Royal Highness is still as graceful as ever! Even more dignified and beautiful than in her portrait, she is truly breathtakingly beautiful!"

"The clouds resemble clothes, the flowers resemble beauty, the spring breeze sways the railings, the dew is thick! Pure water brings forth lotus, naturally without any decoration! Your Highness the Princess is so beautiful!"

"Your Highness, upon returning to Yue, will surely bless our country with peaceful seas and rivers, and prosperity for eternity!"

"Your Highness, my family worships your portrait every day, hoping to receive your blessing! I am the Minister of Works, my name is Chen He!"

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The ministers were clamoring like a bustling vegetable market, and a wave of flattery came like a tornado, with one person taking the lead. Later, after everyone finished their flattery, they took the initiative to report their official titles and names.

Zhao Xuan was stunned!

She had imagined a hundred scenes of meeting Tian Shang, but she never expected it to be like this. These ministers of Yue State actually knew her and even worshipped her portrait!

She totally doesn't understand this style of painting!

Zhao Xuan stumbled and a group of ministers rushed over, stretched out their hands to support her, their eyes full of concern.

"Princess, be careful!"

"Princess, be careful!"

"Princess, be careful!"

Zhao Xuan: “…”

Do you know the consequences of your pampering me? If your Emperor finds out I'm a fake Tian Shiliu, how will you all cope?

Zhao Xuan couldn't help but feel pity for these ministers. Would Tian Shang drag them all out and chop them to pieces in a fit of rage?

Gu Zhanghua held Zhao Xuan's hand, lowered his eyes, and hid the joy in his heart.

In public, all the civil and military officials in the Yue court had given their approval in advance. Zhao Xuan was the Yue princess Tian Shiliu. Would Tian Shang dare to slap all the court officials in the face in public?

He waits and sees!

Tian Shang, sitting high on the throne, was very satisfied with this scene. He laughed heartily. He believed that his beloved sister should be respected and loved by all the civil and military officials in the court.

This is the greatest honor he can give to his sister!

By the way, he wanted to give the wise king a warning, letting him know that his sister had the support of the entire Yue court and him, the emperor, so he would not neglect his sister.

The sunlight was a bit dazzling. Zhao Xuan had her back to the sunlight. Tian Shang squinted slightly and could not see Zhao Xuan's face clearly.

He saw a young man and woman in gorgeous attire, hand in hand, with golden light radiating from their bodies, walking slowly towards him, surrounded by ministers.

Tian Shang almost blurted out "Little Pomegranate", but he immediately thought of his dignity as an emperor, and slowly sat up straight, quietly waiting for the two men to come to him.

Gu Zhanghua and Zhao Xuan saluted Tian Shang.

"Your humble sister/brother-in-law pays homage to the Emperor of Yue!"

Tian Shang's entire attention was on Zhao Xuan at this moment. The woman, who bowed her head slightly, had a tall and slender figure, and there was no trace of her former frailty and petiteness.

It was as if he had been reborn, like a completely different person.

But Tian Shang thought again, Xiao Shiliu was married to the Xia Kingdom as the virtuous princess, and she would no longer have to suffer hardships. Xiao Shiliu was still young, and it was normal for her to gain weight and grow taller these days.

Thinking of this, Tian Shang smiled knowingly.

"Your Majesty, there's no need to be so polite. Little Pomegranate, quickly raise your head and let me see you. You've been raised in Xia Country for so long, and you're much more vibrant now than before."

Zhao Xuan gritted her teeth and was about to raise her head when she felt Gu Zhanghua holding her hand again and pressing it gently, as if reminding her not to be nervous or afraid.

Zhao Xuan turned to look at Gu Zhanghua, and seeing his gentle smile like a spring breeze, her heart immediately relaxed. With Xiao Wu's company in this life, she was not afraid of going through fire and water.

Zhao Xuan raised her head slightly and looked at Tian Shang neither humbly nor arrogantly, and without fear.

This is a middle-aged man in his thirties, with sharp facial lines like those carved by an axe, especially his eyes, which are deep and unfathomable, flashing with a soft light.

Tian Shang met Zhao Xuan's gaze with a smile on his face, and his heart suddenly trembled, as if a building collapsed in an instant!

There is a heroic look in her eyes, and her whole face is full of vitality, as bright as a blooming peony. When she smiles slightly, the two shallow dimples on the corners of her mouth add a touch of cuteness!

How could this be his sister Tian Shiliu?!

How could he not remember his sister's appearance? !

The smile on Tian Shang's face suddenly froze, and the anger in his heart erupted like a volcano!

This woman actually dared to impersonate her younger sister Tian Shiliu, damn it!!!