The beloved is reborn as a substitute, and the tyrant begs for forgiveness every night.

Zheng Lingjia paused slightly, then bowed.

"What brings you here today, Your Majesty?"

When asked about the matter, Zheng Zhihe did not get to the point first, but instead shared what Xu Leyao had been up to in the past two days.

"Recently, I have acquired a wonderful woman..."

Listening to his story and seeing Zheng Zhihe's enthusiastic expression, a cold look flashed across Zheng Lingjia's face.

Xu Leyao has only been gone for five years, but now Zheng Zhihe has become interested in a body double.

What exactly is it about Jiang Yuwei that makes her so appealing?

Besides, even if she were to imitate, she wouldn't be Xu Leyao!

Such a person is deep and calculating, and truly detestable.

Thinking this, Xu Leyao's voice and smile couldn't help but appear in his mind.

If he had acted sooner, perhaps Xu Leyao wouldn't have met such a tragic end.

Whenever Zheng Lingjia thinks of this, he hates himself for not realizing his feelings sooner.

Zheng Zhihe was completely unaware that he had lost focus and was still sharing.

After he finished speaking, Zheng Lingjia came to his senses and smiled slightly.

"Your Majesty has recently acquired a beautiful woman; this is certainly a cause for celebration."

After uttering that dry sentence, Zheng Lingjia remained silent, like a gourd with its mouth sawed off.

Zheng Zhihe couldn't help but find his behavior boring.

He wouldn't have shared it if the person in front of him wasn't Zheng Lingjia!

Zheng Lingjia's reaction was truly uninteresting.

Zheng Zhihe pursed his lips and stopped thinking about it.

"I have called you here today because it is an important matter."

Hearing Zheng Zhihe say this, Zheng Lingjia finally forced himself to cheer up.

Although he had no interest in the court, Zheng Zhihe was, after all, his brother from the same mother.

Even for Zheng Zhihe's sake, Zheng Lingjia was willing to help him.

"Please speak, Your Majesty."

Zheng Zhihe was satisfied with Zheng Lingjia's reaction at that moment.

Zheng Lingjia never overstepped any boundaries; he handled both etiquette and the relationship between ruler and subject perfectly.

That's why Zheng Zhihe trusts him so much.

"I've heard that you've met Jiang Yuwei a few times, so you must know her identity!"

As soon as he said that, Zheng Lingjia knew that Zheng Zhihe had called him here to do something that must be related to Jiang Yuwei.

Thinking of Jiang Yuwei's personality, a hint of disgust flashed in Zheng Lingjia's eyes.

Just a lowly imitator!

Zheng Zhihe kept staring at him and naturally saw the disgust in Zheng Lingjia's eyes.

At this moment, he was even more satisfied with Zheng Lingjia.

Having shared so much, Zheng Zhihe was also testing the waters.

If Zheng Zhihe discovers that Zheng Lingjia is interested in Jiang Yuwei, he will not entrust the subsequent matters to Zheng Lingjia.

Fortunately, Zheng Lingjia did not disappoint him.

"Her background is pitiful, and I intend to grant her a favor. I have now issued an edict to have her name recorded in the Jiang family genealogy."

Hearing this, Zheng Lingjia finally raised his eyes and looked at Zheng Zhihe seriously.

At that moment, his eyes were filled with astonishment.

Why would Zheng Zhihe go to so much trouble for a fake?

Is he out of his mind?

Zheng Zhihe could naturally see Zheng Lingjia's disbelief.

"I want to see what the Jiang family will do."

He just said it casually, and Zheng Lingjia understood what he meant.

Over the years, relying on Jiang Yunxue's favor in the harem, Jiang's father has secretly engaged in some money-making activities.

However, he did not amass wealth, nor did he sell official positions.

Out of consideration for Jiang Yunxue, Zheng Zhihe never held it against her, simply turning a blind eye.

Zheng Lingjia was aware of these things as well.

Jiang's father's little schemes could not be hidden from Zheng Zhihe and Zheng Lingjia.

As those in positions of power, they simply couldn't be bothered to pay attention.

When the water is clear, there will be no fish, and when the water is clear, there will be no evil.

They all understand this principle.

Moreover, Jiang's father was a staunch royalist in the court, so he was relatively useful.

In order to maintain balance between the court and the harem, Zheng Zhihe ignored his clandestine actions.

Zheng Lingjia saw all of this and kept it in mind.

But why would Zheng Zhihe suddenly test the Jiang family?

"I wish to have Jiang Yuwei enter the palace to accompany me."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Lingjia immediately understood his hidden thoughts.

"Your Majesty, the Jiang family already has a woman holding a high position in the palace. If another one enters, won't rumors spread that an aunt and niece are sharing a husband?"

At this moment, Zheng Lingjia truly couldn't understand Zheng Zhihe's thoughts.

Even if he really likes Jiang Yuwei, he wouldn't do something like this!

If such a thing happened in the royal family, it wouldn't be a beautiful story of Ehuang and Nüying, but rather a laughing stock!

At that time, not only will the Jiang family be ridiculed for clinging to the powerful, but Zheng Zhihe will also be unable to escape it.

Zheng Lingjia really couldn't understand why Zheng Zhihe would do something so self-destructive.

“Jiang Yunxue has never been listed in the Jiang family genealogy. It would be reasonable for her to be considered a niece of the Jiang family. But Jiang Yuwei opened the ancestral hall and asked the elders to record her in the genealogy. Naturally, she should be the legitimate daughter of the Jiang family.”

He paused slightly at this point.

"Jiang Yunxue has been unable to have children for many years, but Jiang Yuwei is different. She is still young, and I do not wish to harm her. Do you understand?"

Zheng Zhihe looked very serious.

But Zheng Lingjia felt like he no longer recognized his elder brother.

Although Zheng Zhihe had previously dealt with Xu Leyao and her maternal family, the Xu family, he later admitted while drunk that he had no other choice.

The Xu family is powerful, and his throne is not yet secure.

If we don't strike first, I'm afraid the Xu family will covet the throne in the future.

He was helpless.

At that time, Zheng Lingjia was still young and did not understand the court balancing techniques that Zheng Zhihe was talking about.

It was too late when I realized it later.

After all, the Xu family was gone, and Xu Leyao, despite being the Empress, did not have a good ending.

But now, Zheng Zhihe is willing to disregard everything for Jiang Yuwei, an imposter.

He even abandoned the affection that Jiang Yunxue had shown him over the years.

With this realization, Zheng Lingjia began to doubt whether what Zheng Zhihe had told her before was really what he truly felt.

Was he really drunk at that time?

Doubts arose in my mind, and this planted a seed of doubt for the future.

Leaving aside what happened later, Zheng Zhihe brought the topic back.

"I want you to keep an eye on the Jiang family's movements, and also protect Jiang Yuwei. Although I am willing, I cannot leave the palace every day to protect her. Before she enters the palace, I will not allow her to be harmed by anyone."

At this moment, Zheng Zhihe was no longer his elder brother.

Zheng Zhihe is issuing orders.

Having realized this, Zheng Lingjia stopped arguing or asking questions.

This is an imperial decree; he has no right to refuse.

"The minister obeys the order."

Zheng Lingjia bowed, chatted with Zheng Zhihe for a few more minutes, and then took his leave.

Watching his departing figure, Zheng Zhihe felt a surge of joy.