Chapter 319: Meeting the Empress
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
When the two of them left, they ran into Ming Zhiyan who had rushed over.
Ming Zhiyan carefully looked at Jian Qingqing for a while before saying to the Emperor. “Your Majesty.”
The Emperor said unhappily, “Why? Are you afraid that I will eat Princess
Ding’an? You came in such a hurry.”
After his thoughts were exposed, Ming Zhiyan’s face was not embarrassed at all. He said, “Princess Ding’an has a pure and kind personality. I’m afraid that she won’t be able to respond to whatever you say and make you angry.”
The Emperor snorted. “You’re worrying too much. We don’t know how much fun we had talking. Anyway, she’s much better than someone who can’t hold back a fart. Now that you’ve seen her, you can rest assured. Then get lost.” Ming Zhiyan was still determined not to say anything.
Jian Qingqing glanced at him and saw the fine sweat on his forehead. She also knew that he was really worried about her, so she comforted him, “Brother Ming, I’m fine. The Emperor is very nice. We had a good chat.”
Ming Zhiyan heaved a sigh of relief. He nodded and said, “Then I’ll leave first.” After saying that, he was about to turn around and leave.
At this moment, the Emperor snorted and said unhappily, “Stop. Did I ask you to leave?
Ming Zhiyan retorted, “Weren’t you the one who told me to get lost just now?
The Emperor’s expression became even worse. “Then why didn’t I see you being so obedient when I told you to scram just now?
Ming Zhiyan replied indifferently, “It’s my fault.”
When the Emperor heard his indifferent tone, he became even angrier. He was just about to scold him, but after thinking about it, he endured it. His tone was still a little unpleasant, “Your aunt misses you. You’ve been back for a day and haven’t seen her. Go and have a meal with her.”
Ming Zhiyan did not argue anymore, he agreed and left.
Jian Qingqing was silently eating melons by the side. It seemed that Ming
Zhiyan was very favored, he actually dared to speak to the Emperor like this. The Emperor was also so lenient with him.
The few of them sat on the sedan and went all the way to the Empress’s Palace.
Compared to the imperial study, the Empress’s Palace had a much more lively atmosphere. It was decorated very warmly. There were many flowers planted in the courtyard, and at this moment, large patches of flowers were blooming. The Empress was a gentle woman. Although she was old, her face was still beautiful.
She smiled and went forward to welcome the Emperor.
Jian Qingqing bowed to her. “Your subject greets the Empress!”
The Empress smiled and helped her up. She asked, “You are Qingqing, right?
I’ve heard of you long ago, and now I’ve finally met you.”
Jian Qingqing also smiled and replied, “Your Majesty, your subject is Jian
Qingqing.”
“Qingqing, don’t be so formal. Relax a little.” The Empress patted her hand in a comforting manner.
At this moment, she seemed to have just seen Ming Zhiyan and said in surprise, “Zhiyan is here too!”
After saying that, she sized up Ming Zhiyan carefully. “We haven’t seen each other for more than two years. You’ve grown a lot. You really have no conscience. You haven’t written me a letter these two days. I’ve doted on you for so long in vain.”
Only then did Ming Zhiyan’s face show a faint smile. He respectfully said, “Aunt, it’s Zhiyan’s fault.”
The Empress beamed as she held his hand. “Since you’re here, then have a good meal with me. It’s rare to see you.”
Ming Zhiyan obediently followed her.
At this moment, a bright and beautiful girl ran out of the palace. She was about eleven or twelve years old and her face was filled with an innocent smile.
She excitedly pounced on the Emperor and said in a delicate voice, “Father, I miss you so much!”
The Emperor also laughed and hugged her back. “I miss my Eldest Princess
This was the Eldest Princess of Great Wei, Xiao Anning..
