Emperor Xuanzhao laughed when he heard this, "You are the only one who knows how to take advantage of others."

When Eunuch Du heard this, he quickly said, "Oh, Your Majesty, you have wronged this servant."

Emperor Xuanzhao laughed and said, "What I said is wrong."

"My servant naturally follows your majesty's heart. I think your majesty is wise and powerful. There is no problem with the people your majesty looks after." He bent down, his tone was respectful and polite, and there was no trace of flattery at all.

Emperor Xuanzhao shook his head, "You slave."

Eunuch Du was laughing on the sidelines. Seeing that he had run out of tea, he was busy adding more.

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"People say it's hard to be kind to a beauty, but it's a pity that I'm not a beauty." Cui Xiu, who was wearing a long turquoise dress, said in a quiet tone.

She raised her head and said, "I heard that Your Majesty likes to go to Liushui Pavilion to enjoy the scenery. Beiyu, I must catch it this time."

Beiyu's expression suddenly became serious when she heard this, "I am willing to accompany my master."

Cui Xiu pursed her lips, her smile showing a bit of gentleness, "I've suffered a lot for you, just suffer with me."

Liushui Pavilion is the best place to enjoy the scenery in the palace. From here, everywhere you look is filled with beauty.

Emperor Xuan Zhao came here to relax on weekdays. Today, as before, he was drinking tea facing the scenery, his expression indifferent and cold.

When Eunuch Du on the side saw this, he signaled Sanfu to step back, and then he came over cautiously, "Your Majesty, Cui Shuyi has arrived."

Emperor Xuan Zhao's lips curled up slightly, "Then just wait until the fish takes the bait." He couldn't let the Cui family think that Cui Xiu was useless, and the chess piece would naturally play her role at the critical moment.

He was wearing a dark gold brocade robe, and his eyes darkened as he looked at Cui Xiu's figure in the distance.

Cui Xiu looked slightly surprised when he saw Eunuch Du, "Mr. Du, but His Majesty is here..."

When Eunuch Du saw Cui Xiu, he smiled and saluted, "Cui Shuyi'an, your Majesty is enjoying the scenery in the pavilion."

Cui Xiu smiled gently and said, "Please help me, Eunuch Du, to report this."

Eunuch Du bent down and saluted, "I'll go right away, please ask Shuyi to wait for a while."

Cui Xiu was a little nervous. She held Beiyu's hand and said, "Tell me," she bit her lip, "will your Majesty see me?"

"Don't worry, Master," Beiyu comforted her.

Cui Xiu felt relieved, and saw Eunuch Du walking over, smiling and saluting, "Cui Shuyi, please."

Cui Xiu walked toward the pavilion step by step and looked at the emperor sitting in front of him. He was still the same as when he saw him, with a cold look on his face, as if he didn't care about anything.

She slowly lowered her eyes and said, "I have met Your Majesty."

Emperor Xuan Zhao twirled his teacup, "Why are you here?"

Cui Xiu pursed her lips lightly and said, "Your Majesty, I would like to know where I made your Majesty displeased, causing him to turn a blind eye and ignore me." She asked bluntly.

Emperor Xuan Zhao smiled, "Because you are from the Cui family."

He raised his head and said, "I don't favor the daughter of the Cui family, so naturally I will ignore her."

Cui Xiu's heart trembled, "That's why."

Emperor Xuanzhao put down his teacup, "That's why."

Cui Xiu took a few steps back, "Cousin," she called softly, with tears in her eyes.

Emperor Xuan Zhao stood up, stood in front of her, and finally sighed softly, "That's it."

He picked up the lotus seed cake on the table, took Cui Xiu's hand and put it in her palm, "If the consequences of my love for you are like these lotus seeds, you will be willing to do so."
Chapter completed!