C112 (1/2)
After reconciling Xuanyuan Zhiling and him, the entire Duke Palaces finally returned to their previous calm state after this storm. During this period of time, Xuanyuan Zhiling and Qin Feng had been inseparable from one another, and everyone was extremely envious of Xuanyuan Zhiling and his love.
On this day, Xuanyuan Zhiling and Qin Feng were in the rear garden admiring a flower when the butler suddenly ran over in a panic.
”Butler, what has made you so anxious?” Xuanyuan Zhiling asked with a slight frown. As he watched the butler run away sweating profusely, he gradually realized that something had happened.
Qin Feng also turned to look at the butler who was panting heavily.
”Your Highness, the Eunuch Li s of the palace have arrived. They said that they have something to tell you.” The butler finally finished his sentence after taking a few breaths. Xuanyuan Zhiling slightly frowned when he heard the butler's words, as he had expected it to be related to the palace, because the butler would only end up like this if he encountered matters related to the palace.
”Alright, I'll be there right away.” Xuanyuan Zhiling replied. As he spoke till here, Xuanyuan Zhiling turned around and glanced at Qin Feng; at this moment, Qin Feng was looking at him with a face full of worry.
Xuanyuan Zhiling lightly patted Qin Feng's shoulder and said: ”Don't worry, I'll be back in a while.” Xuanyuan Zhiling left without looking back. Looking at Xuanyuan Zhiling's retreating back, he suddenly had a bad premonition.
Xuanyuan Zhiling came to the great hall and saw that Eunuch Li was already waiting for him there. Xuanyuan Zhiling smiled faintly: ”I am truly sorry for making you wait so long.”
”Fourth King, you came. This old servant has no problem waiting a bit longer. I'm also here to run errands for the Emperor. You don't have to be courteous.” Eunuch Li had always been extremely polite to Xuanyuan Zhiling, and this time was no exception. However, Eunuch Li's eyes were flickering, and Xuanyuan Zhiling could not help but mutter in his heart.
Seeing that Xuanyuan Zhiling saw through the clues, the Eunuch Li walked in front of Xuanyuan Zhiling.
”Fourth King, don't blame this old servant for speaking too much this time. You must prepare yourself for the emperor to come looking for you.” Eunuch Li had a trace of helplessness on his face when he finished speaking, but he did not continue.
Xuanyuan Zhiling sighed lightly, ”Eunuch Li, can you tell me what exactly happened here?” When Xuanyuan Zhiling said this, Eunuch Li revealed a difficult expression.
”Fourth King, this old servant can't help you anymore. The Emperor told you to go see him personally, it seems like this matter is extraordinary.” Eunuch Li had a slightly complex expression on his face as he said this.
Xuanyuan Zhiling's face slightly darkened, his expression carrying traces of seriousness.
”Alright, I'll follow you to the palace.” Xuanyuan Zhiling sighed and followed the Eunuch Li into the palace.
Inside the Emperor's imperial study, the Emperor was seated on a chair with a complicated expression. Seeing that Xuanyuan Zhiling had arrived, a smile appeared on the Emperor's face.
”Fourth Bro, you've finally come. father has been waiting for you for a long time.” The emperor had a smile on his face as he spoke till this point. Xuanyuan Zhiling also politely smiled, but he could not smile at all in his heart.
”father, why are you looking for me?” Xuanyuan Zhiling felt a little uneasy in his heart. Listening to Eunuch Li's tone, this matter should be detrimental to him.
The emperor walked out from the table and walked in front of Xuanyuan Zhiling. He sighed lightly and said with a serious expression: ”Fourth brother, do you know that Soaring Wind Kingdom has come to visit?”
”father, I naturally know about such a big matter. I heard that Soaring Wind Kingdom came to express goodwill towards me, but I'm not clear about the specifics.” Xuanyuan Zhiling frowned when he said this, could it be that the father was looking for him for this matter?
”Since you know, father does not want to continue keeping you in suspense. father has come to you about the Soaring Wind Kingdom.” A trace of seriousness flashed across the Emperor's face, and his expression was slightly complicated.
Xuanyuan Zhiling slightly frowned, and said indifferently: ”But father, I don't know what you mean.”
The emperor was a little surprised to hear Xuanyuan Zhi Ling's words, he then turned his head and said indifferently, ”The Special Envoy sent by the Windy Nation to ask for a marriage alliance with us is a sign that the two countries are at peace. Furthermore, the princess of the Windy Nation, Wen Yuhan, has decided to marry you. royal father feels that this is a beautiful thing … ” The emperor looked at Xuanyuan Zhi Ling with a complicated expression as he said this.
”But father, I am someone who has a wife.” Upon hearing this, Xuanyuan Zhiling's face sunk, a trace of anger surging in his heart. This princess of Soaring Wind Kingdom actually wanted to take a liking to him, no matter what.
When the emperor heard Xuanyuan Zhiling's words, a look of astonishment flashed across his face as he deeply frowned and said, ”Fourth Elder, father thinks so highly of you. This time father hopes that you can cooperate well, otherwise, father will be very disappointed.”
Xuanyuan Zhiling wanted to say something, but the emperor beat him to it.
”Besides, is it something new for men to have three wives?” Just because you married Qin Feng doesn't mean that you can't marry another woman. Furthermore, didn't you already marry that unfamiliar woman before this? ” The emperor's expression was cold as she said this, but her eyes were filled with determination.