After crossing over: kidnapping a female hunter to be the stepfather of the three cubs

"The Emperor has arrived~"

Zhong Yunhai's voice was heard, followed by the figure of Emperor Jinyang, and behind him was a boy of about sixteen or seventeen years old.

"Long live the Emperor, long live the Emperor."

When Concubine Zhen was paying her respects, Emperor Jinyang had already taken the main seat, and Chu Shen also stood on the left with the emperor.

"Everyone, please stand up. The palace hasn't been this lively for a long time. I'm happy to see you. Who was that person playing the zither just now?"

Concubine Zhen squatted down and replied:

"Your Majesty, the person who just played the zither was Grand Tutor Shen's granddaughter, Shen Aozhi."

"Mm, it's truly the sound of nature. The last time I heard such beautiful music was when you, Yuhuan, played it for me... Why, I haven't seen you use Chang Xiang Si for a long time, so why are you willing to take it out this time?"

"It's because I heard that Miss Shen is an excellent pianist that I reluctantly gave up my piano to listen to her. Your Majesty, please don't be angry." Concubine Zhen's tone was still a little bit coquettish and naive, which made Emperor Jinyang speechless.

"Of course I won't get angry over such a small matter. Shen Aozhi, you play the piano well, and I am very pleased. Do you want any reward?"

Shen Aozhi lowered her head and acted shy.

"Your Majesty, you are too kind. Aozhi's skills are just trifles. It is a great honor to earn the smiles of His Majesty and the ladies, so I dare not ask for any reward."

Emperor Jinyang nodded, smiled slightly and said:

"I see that you are about the same age as my son, so how about I give you a husband?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the banquet hall fell silent for a moment, and even Shen Aozhi lowered her head a little.

"Your Majesty, Miss Shen is still young. I'm afraid she will be shy if I say these words..." Concubine Zhen smiled and continued:

"But looking at each other like this, they really do look like a perfect match."

Shen Aozhi was nervous. Although she had known that she would receive the imperial decree granting marriage today, she couldn't help but feel nervous when the decree actually came.

She seemed to have just seen that man... He was very handsome...

"Shen'er, what do you think?" The emperor turned and asked Chu Shen.

Chu Shen shyly bowed and said:

"Your Majesty, I will leave it entirely to your Father to decide."

The emperor laughed after hearing this:

"Okay, okay, then I will give Shen Aozhi to you as my principal wife. You two are not young anymore. I will ask the Imperial Astronomical Observatory to choose an auspicious day. If you get married soon, I can also hold my grandson sooner."

A political marriage was finalized in less than ten minutes. Huanxi stood behind Xu Qingzhao, observing everything calmly.

This time...it was really worth it...

Is this the emperor? He's pretty much the same as in the TV series, but he seems to have a more solemn and murderous aura.

The Chu Shen just mentioned should be the Fourth Prince.

If nothing unexpected happens, this fourth prince should be the new emperor in the future, right?

These two people are a perfect match, with their talent and appearance.

But how old are they? They're not even adults yet, but they're already planning to have kids. Oh my god, haha. When she gets home, she's going to give her daughters some sex education...

With the arrival of the emperor, the atmosphere around him became a little tense. The subsequent performances were all mediocre talents, nothing worth watching.

However, a few concubines heard that the emperor was coming and came late in order to please him.

Even Heyang put away his condescending attitude and put on a fake smile.

"Heyang, the Empress Dowager has been ill for a long time. She has gotten much better after using the thousand-year-old ginseng you sent her last time. If you have time, go to Shoukang Palace more often. She will get better faster."

Heyang bowed and said coquettishly: "I will remember what the emperor said. This time I will have to bother the emperor for a few more days in the palace. Uncle Huang is not allowed to bother me."

The emperor took a sip from his wine glass and said, "I won't bother you. You can stay for two more days this time. If you need anything, ask the imperial concubine."

"Yes~ Thank you Uncle Huang, and thank you Queen Concubine~"

Xu Qingzhao, who was standing by, was drinking tea and eating snacks by himself, and was indifferent to the interaction between the emperor and Heyang.

At this time, some people began to whisper. They both had the title of princess, so why was Heyang so close to the emperor? It seemed that this Princess Ronghua was not as favored as the rumors said.

Moreover, the princesses' seats were similar. Heyang and Xu Qingzhao sat opposite each other. It was bustling on one side, while Xu Qingzhao's side seemed a bit lonely.

"Ronghua, are you used to living in the capital?"

"Your Majesty, everything is fine. Thank you for your concern." Xu Qingzhao's tone was emotionless, with only a faint smile on his face.

So, the emperor turned around and said nothing more. He said a few words to Chu Shen beside him and left the imperial garden.

By the end of the banquet, my calves were already trembling with joy.

My goodness, she has been standing for a whole day and hasn’t eaten much. Even if she is an iron man, she can’t stand it.

So on the way back in the carriage, she fell asleep leaning against Xu Qingzhao out of exhaustion. She was not woken up until they arrived at Princess Ronghua's mansion.

"Huanhuan, we're here..."

Huanxi rubbed her eyes. If she hadn't eaten some food she brought into the space in the carriage, she would have starved like a dog.

"Are we there? I'll go down first and then help you." She has to do the whole act, and it's her character to see it through to the end.

Back in the princess's boudoir, the maid helped her take off her headdress and change into her palace dress, which made her feel more comfortable.

"You say I'm so tired after just one day as a maid. Just think about how tired the maids and servants of the ladies must be..." Huanxi complained softly.

Zi Dieyi said leisurely:

"When I played Princess Ronghua, I had to wear so many headdresses every day. Should I feel sorry for the maids and the master too?"

"It's all hard work. We have no choice in the palace. If we want to climb higher, we have to endure the pain that ordinary people don't have. The three of us are not interested in this, but others may be willing to do it." Xu Qingzhao seemed to have thought of something and spoke with emotion.

I like to beat my legs and stand all day like a robot without oil.

"I can't react. If you ask me to stay in the palace for a year or stay in the village for a day, I will choose to stay in the village for a day."

At least in the village people can talk, laugh and get angry, but here everyone wears a mask, and it's tiring to watch.

But the Princess of Heyang was a special one. Except for the Emperor, she looked down on everyone equally...

After sending Zi Dieyi away, Huanxi pulled Xu Qingzhao aside and told him that the bracelets were highly poisonous.

"Highly poisonous? Is it possible to find out what kind of poison it is?" Xu Qingzhao frowned, vaguely feeling that this matter was not simple.

Huanxi took the bracelet out from the space and placed it on the dressing table. The candlelight shining on it showed nothing unusual. It was just an exquisitely crafted and luxurious bracelet.

Hiding drugs...Will it get stuck somewhere? For example, this bracelet is from Zhongtong...

It cannot be taken out for the doctor to check. This is the craftsmanship of the imperial palace and it will be easily investigated if it is discovered.

If we could take it back to Rongshan Town and let Doctor Shen check it out, maybe we could find some clues.

"Huanhuan, this poison may not be meant for me." Xu Qingzhao said after thinking for a while.