"Xiahou Qing, the heir of Prince Nanping, greets the Empress."
The cold candles in the Phoenix Algae Palace flickered, and her gaze was like a blade. Empress Cao sat upright on the phoenix chair, her hand supporting her forehead. She looked with a faint smile at Xiahou Qing, who had come uninvited, and Ning Shu, who was behind him, wearing a cloak, who was nervously restraining herself. After pondering for a long time, she said slowly, "I remember that I only invited the Ning family's girl into the palace to chat with me. Why is Heir Xiahou also interested in coming? Could it be that after not seeing each other for a few days, you remembered to pay your respects to me? That's really considerate of you. "
Xiahou Qing also smiled and said, "Your Majesty is the mother of the world and in charge of all matters in the palace. Recently, you have worked hard to take care of His Majesty's body. Your Majesty is for the country and the people. I am unable to relieve Your Majesty's worries because of my disability. In addition, Your Majesty has been working hard recently and I'm afraid that your mind is restless. Your Majesty has been ill for a long time. I specially offer you a hundred-year-old ginseng. I hope Your Majesty will kindly accept it. "
The Empress seemed to be in a good mood and joked with him, "You are indeed a considerate and polite child. I still remember when you were brought into the palace by the old prince for the first time. I saw that you were extraordinary. Whether it was your appearance, character, or intelligence, you are outstanding among the younger generation of the royal family. What's even more rare is that you are modest and not arrogant at such a young age. You know when to advance and retreat, you are steady and generous, and you can keep your composure. I only hate that my body was damaged after giving birth to the First Prince and I can no longer have children. Otherwise, if you were born in my womb, it would be my great fortune. What a pity, what a pity.
Now that you have paid your respects, I will accept this ginseng. Thank you for your trouble. I still have some personal things to say to the Ning family's girl. It is inconvenient for others to be present. Heir of Prince Xiahou, please go first. Cai Bin, send the heir out for me. "
Cai Bin immediately stepped forward, "Your Highness, this way please."
Xiahou Qing stopped smiling and pursed his thin lips. He didn't move.
The coldness in Empress Cao's eyes became even sharper as she curled her lips with interest.
Cai Bin still had a lingering fear and reminded him again, "Prince Xiahou, it's late. You're a man and it's not appropriate for you to stay in the harem for too long. Please leave!"
Xiahou Qing remained motionless. On the jade steps, she looked at him with a smile. He stood in front of Ning Shu, as steady as Mount Tai. Neither of them spoke, as if they were in a silent confrontation.
On this hot summer day, Cai Bao's back was drenched in cold sweat. She knew that her life would be in danger if she couldn't complete the Empress's order. So, she put on a cold face and pressed the soft sword at her waist. "Prince Xiahou, don't forget that this is the imperial harem of the imperial city. It is the Empress's bedroom, not your Nanping Mansion. If you insist on refusing a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit, don't blame us for being disrespectful!"
The cold light of the soft sword was about to appear. Jiu Si silently took a step forward, his eyes like an eagle's. Xiahou Qing didn't budge an inch. He pulled Ning Shu behind him and said in a low voice, "Today I came with her, so I'm going to take her out with me. Your Majesty, please enlighten me!"
Empress Cao couldn't help but clap her hands and laugh. "Haha, look. I just praised you for being calm and composed. I didn't expect that you couldn't hold it in after a while. You're still a young man, proud and arrogant. It's just that … "After the Empress finished laughing, her face suddenly turned cold. She slapped the phoenix chair and said angrily," I only asked her to stay for a few idle words. Are you afraid that I'll harm her? Xiahou Qing, how dare you! "
That kind of pressure and that kind of anger made even Jiu Si, who was used to the battlefield, feel his throat stop and his heart tighten. He truly felt that the Empress, who was almost 50 years old, had a graceful appearance, and was used to smiling in front of others, was so terrifying. It wasn't hard to imagine what would happen to those who dared to offend her.
Hearing that the Empress was furious, a row of palace maids immediately gathered in a well-trained manner and surrounded the three people. The scene was on the verge of erupting. Ning Shu was injured, and Xiahou Qing's poison had flared up. Only Jiu Si could fight. There was no chance of victory if he fought one against many. Jiu Si's mind raced as he desperately tried to think of a way to use his life to ensure that the Heir Apparent could safely leave the Palace. He heard Xiahou Qing slowly open his mouth and say, neither servile nor overbearing, "Your Majesty has been forced into a difficult situation this time. It's as if a sword is hanging over your head. My insistence on staying is not to offend you, but to help Your Majesty. If Your Majesty isn't willing to accept my kindness, you can cut off my head to appease the anger in your heart. I am a person who is about to die. I just don't know if Your Majesty is willing to part with this great world! "
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