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"Hydraulic? Moat Water?"
Sang Qingxiao had some thoughts in mind as she followed Qi Xiaomian to the seventeenth floor. The elevator came to a stop, and to keep the officials entertained, the Xuande Emperor also remained on the seventeenth floor, accompanied by his empress.
As Sang Qingxiao arrived, she happened to overhear the Xuande Emperor recounting the story of how he first met the empress during the Qixi Festival. Their gazes locked, and it felt as if they could weave threads between them. However, the emperor's harem was not merely for show; indeed, royal talents were the best at acting.
Miss Sang looked adorable in her attire today. Cai Zhuo approached first and complimented her, followed by the empress who also offered a few praises, though her smile seemed somewhat forced.
The current empress, Chu Yan, was a daughter of the Anji Marquisate's Chu Family. After praising Sang Qingxiao, her gaze turned toward Qi Xiaomian. "Today, Chu Huan is here as well. Could you take care of her for your aunt?"
Qi Xiaomian replied frankly, "Your Majesty, your niece is already seventeen; she's not a three-year-old child who needs my care."
Qi Xiaomian felt impatient with the Chu Family's intentions. She had already subtly rejected them multiple times, yet they pretended not to understand. How thick-skinned they were!
As expected, Chu Yan continued with her boldness. "Chu Huan is still a girl; this building is too tall, and she might be a bit scared."
"If she's afraid, then why come here?" Qi Xiaomian retorted. "Is it for me?"
"I believe Your Majesty and even the entire Chu Family are well aware of my stance. Is there any point in continuing to entangle me like this?"
The empress nearly lost her smile at that. "A Mian, look at how you say that..."
"Let’s be clear; I’m afraid you all will continue pretending not to understand. The Chu Family should focus on serving His Majesty; he knows everything and won’t neglect anyone or be easily fooled."
After finishing her words, Qi Xiaomian turned to Cai Zhuo and said, "The empress just mentioned that the Chu Family girl is afraid of heights. Being so timid up here might scare her or ruin others' enjoyment; it would be better to send her down early."
Cai Zhuo naturally knew which side to stand on regarding the small dispute between the empress and Yongxin Marquis. When the Chu Family girl was asked to leave, there was a bit of commotion. The Xuande Emperor caught sight of it but chose to ignore it and did not speak further with the empress.
Instead, he scrutinized Sang Qingxiao closely and praised her, eager to see what kind of girl possessed such talent. "Cai Zhuo had previously mentioned she was quite a spirited young lady; seeing her today truly confirms that."
As Xuande Emperor spoke this way, he cast a disdainful glance at his own nephew who was not properly grooming himself; standing next to Miss Sang made him seem out of place.
Qi Xiaomian helplessly remarked, "Your Majesty, you exaggerate."
He glanced at Sang Qingxiao again. Riri didn't notice how she had dressed herself; today her makeup did seem a bit youthful, but to say it was lacking would be an exaggeration.
In Jingjing City, there were many girls who, after seeing his face, disregarded his reputation at the Office of Censors and cried out that they wanted to marry him.
Feeling Qi Xiaomian's displeasure, the Xuande Emperor decided to stop. He smiled and waved his hand, knowing that you young ones were the least patient with us seasoned officials. "Go find somewhere else to play," he suggested.
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