They had thought of all kinds of possibilities, but they didn't expect Lin Zeyu to be so handsome and tall. His righteous aura made people have a good impression of him.
Even if they had all kinds of guesses about Lin Zeyu, the moment they saw Lin Zeyu, all kinds of guesses disappeared in an instant, leaving only a good impression.
Although the old steward didn't dare to say that his eyes were as sharp as torches, but he had dealt with all kinds of stewards for a lifetime. He still had the basic ability to judge people. If he couldn't tell whether Lin Zeyu was good or bad, he didn't need his eyes anymore.
With just one look, the old steward could tell that Lin Zeyu was someone he could entrust his life to.
Moreover, because he knew from Jiujiu that the old steward and Xiao Cui had been by his side all these years, Lin Zeyu's attitude towards the old steward and Xiao Cui was even more respectful.
However, Lin Zeyu's respect was especially moderate, not showing the slightest bit of flattery or fawning. In short, the old steward was very satisfied with Lin Zeyu.
However, it wasn't easy for Lin Zeyu to marry a wife.
Lin Zeyu's public identity was Zhenyuan Marquis, but his secret identity was the leader of the shadow guards. Marrying and having children was a private matter, but for the Emperor, it was a very important matter. Moreover, the woman Lin Zeyu wanted to marry wasn't given by him, but by Lin Zeyu himself.
Although Lin Zeyu was loyal to him, the Emperor was also afraid.
Even heroes have a weakness for the charms of a beautiful woman. Even if Lin Zeyu was loyal, if his wife kept blowing pillow talk, who knew when Lin Zeyu would have disloyal thoughts. Or perhaps, Lin Zeyu's wife was sent by the Crown Prince. Thinking of this, the Emperor's heart was particularly uncomfortable.
Therefore, when the Emperor asked Lin Zeyu to marry a wife, he only made one request, and that was, after the marriage, he had to come to the Imperial Palace to see him and thank him.
Saying that he wanted to thank her for her kindness was fake. His real intention was to see Jiujiu.
Lin Zeyu had been by the Emperor's side for so many years, how could he not understand this? Although he still felt a little uncomfortable, he still nodded and agreed.
Because of Lin Zeyu's agreement, the Emperor quickly issued a decree to grant the marriage.
A few days after Lin Zeyu met with the old housekeeper, Xiao Cui, Jiujiu had already arranged the Li family's affairs. She took Xiao Cui to live in the courtyard house she bought in the capital to wait for the marriage.
On the second day after the Emperor granted the marriage, Lin Zeyu came to bring it forward. It just so happened that five days later was an auspicious day, so the two directly got married.
Lin Zeyu was a marquis, so naturally, countless people came to congratulate him on his marriage.
Even the Crown Prince, who had a precious status, was full of congratulations to Lin Zeyu on his marriage.
Lin Zeyu had no parents, relatives, siblings, and Jiujiu didn't need to see her parents-in-law the next day, so the two tossed around until late into the night. The next day, when Jiujiu woke up, it was already almost evening.
After eating the dinner that Lin Zeyu personally made, the two continued to fight.
On the third day, early in the morning, Jiujiu followed Lin Zeyu into the palace to give thanks.
Before going, Lin Zeyu had already explained everything to Jiujiu.
Saying thanks was a lie. It was likely that the Emperor was afraid that she was the Crown Prince, so he sent people over. Or it could be said that he simply didn't trust her and wanted to personally see what kind of person she was.
Lin Zeyu was very clear that the Emperor would most likely use the method he used to deal with him in the past. The best result would be to drug Jiujiu.
The drug that the Emperor gave Jiujiu definitely wouldn't be anything good.
Thinking of the drug that had tortured him for so many years, Lin Zeyu's originally loyal heart instantly weakened.
Lin Zeyu was loyal to the Emperor because of his family's teachings, and also because the Crown Prince's character wasn't good. If the Crown Prince ascended the throne, it would be a disaster for the civil and military officials of the court and the common people.
In the past, Lin Zeyu was very clear on the reason why the Emperor had drugged Lin Zeyu, so he understood. But now, the person being drugged was Jiujiu, so Lin Zeyu didn't want to understand.
As soon as the two arrived, they were invited in by the Emperor's trusted eunuch.
Lin Zeyu pulled Jiujiu to kneel and greet the Emperor.
After hearing Jiujiu and Lin Zeyu's greetings, the Emperor, who had been immersed in reviewing memorials, finally raised his head. He first looked at Lin Zeyu, then slowly moved to look at Jiujiu.
However, after seeing Jiujiu for the first time, the Emperor was instantly stunned.
Jiujiu's appearance was originally good, and with Jiujiu's temperament, it was naturally one in a million. At this moment, Jiujiu had just been watered by Lin Zeyu and experienced the process of turning from a girl into a woman.
Lin Zeyu didn't feel anything when he spent all day with Jiujiu, but other people felt it especially deeply.
Jiujiu's eyes seemed to be hazy with tears. Just a glance was enough to soften a person's heart.
The Emperor's hand that was holding the brush instantly softened. The gaze he looked at Jiujiu with softened from the initial guard. His lips moved and said: "This must be my beloved official's wife."
"Replying to Your Majesty, it is my wife, Madame Li."
Hearing that Jiujiu's surname was Li, the Emperor immediately tried to recall if the Crown Prince had a subordinate with the surname Li.
After thinking for a long time, he still couldn't think of whether the Crown Prince had a subordinate with the surname Li.
However, even so, the Emperor wasn't sure if Jiujiu had changed her surname. He just smiled and joked: "Your wife is so beautiful, no wonder my beloved official is in a hurry to get married."
The Emperor's words seemed to be praising Jiujiu for her good looks, but in fact, the hidden meaning was to drive a wedge between them.
If Jiujiu was really well-behaved, would Lin Zeyu be in such a hurry?
Hearing the Emperor's words, Jiujiu's originally relaxed brows instantly furrowed. She looked at the Emperor with eyes full of disdain.
Was there something wrong with the Emperor's head?
She hadn't even made trouble for him for drugging Lin Zeyu, but he dared to come over and say to Lin Zeyu that she was fickle and restless. Moreover, he gave her the reputation of being restless as soon as his upper and lower lips touched. That was really fierce ah.
If Jiujiu could hear it, then Lin Zeyu could also hear it. But because of this, Lin Zeyu's originally relaxed expression instantly became ugly.
It was true that he was loyal, but it wasn't false that he liked Jiujiu.
The Emperor was good to him, but that was based on his contributions to the Emperor. If he was useless, the Emperor would be the first person to kill him.
As for the Emperor saying that he would give him the antidote after the matter was over, Lin Zeyu didn't believe a single punctuation mark.
If he wanted to give it, he would have already given it. Why wait until the matter was over?
The Emperor wanted others to be loyal to him, but he didn't want to show sincerity. It was really laughable.
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