When Emperor Zhao saw Concubine Zhuang staring in one direction, he also looked over and saw Qi Jue and a girl walking side by side.
There is less than a head difference in height between the two of them. The man is as slender as a pine and the woman is as tall as a willow. They have similar temperaments. From a distance, they look like a particularly good match.
"I was just talking to your mother-in-law, but you turned around and disappeared. Who is this girl? Why haven't I seen her before?"
It was rare to see a woman accompanying Qi Jue. Emperor Zhao subconsciously thought that his son had finally come to his senses, and even teased him happily.
Concubine Zhuang was afraid that Emperor Zhao would grant Qi Jue a marriage, so she quickly introduced her: "Your Majesty, this is the third daughter of the Earl of Pingchang, Yan Mingzhu."
Upon hearing the name, Emperor Zhao felt that it sounded familiar, but he didn't think of it for a moment, so he said: "Raise your head and let me take a closer look."
Yan Mingzhu raised her head without being humble or arrogant, and looked directly at Emperor Zhao with her clear eyes, "My maid, Yan Mingzhu, has met Your Majesty."
For some reason, Emperor Zhao's heart trembled when his eyes met. He felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity, and this familiarity was accompanied by a palpitation in his heart.
It's like seeing the other person's guilt and fear again after committing a crime.
But this feeling was fleeting. Emperor Zhao quickly regained his composure and felt that he was probably tired from reviewing memorials these past few days. Otherwise, how could he have such an illusion about a fifteen or sixteen year old girl?
"Yan Mingzhu? It's a good name. There is a girl with a name very similar to yours. She made great contributions to my country. It's a pity that God is jealous of talented people. She passed away very early. Every time I think about it, I feel extremely sad.
Sad!"
As he spoke, Emperor Zhao covered his heart with a heartbroken expression on his face.
Concubine Zhuang believed that it was true and held his arm, and said comfortingly: "Your Majesty, times have changed, and General Ming knows well. He will definitely be very pleased to see that Dazhao is in peace and prosperity under your Majesty's rule."
Emperor Zhao held Concubine Zhuang's hand and sighed: "What my concubine said is very true. Maybe it's because she is getting sad at this old age. I saw that this girl's eyes were quite similar to those of Mingzhu, and I suddenly remembered that I had been with her.
In the past, seventeen years have passed since she fought side by side!"
When it comes to acting, Emperor Zhao is definitely the first person in history, and he did this for seventeen years in front of the world, showing how much he misses her.
Little did she know that the real murderer who killed her in her previous life was the seemingly benevolent Emperor Zhao!
Yan Mingzhu only replied calmly: "I am just a little unknown girl. I dare not compare with General Ming who has great military exploits."
"Ming Ai, you came just in time. When you came to take a look at this girl, I felt that her eyes were very similar to Mingzhu's. Even the names are similar. Do you think it is a coincidence or not?"
Although no one knew better than Emperor Zhao that A'Zhu of the Ming family was dead, and it was he who dealt her the last fatal blow.
But when Yan Mingzhu looked at each other just now, her clear and clear eyes gave Emperor Zhao the illusion that Mingzhu was standing in front of him.
This illusion made Emperor Zhao feel a sense of fear in his heart. In order to eliminate this fear, Emperor Zhao specially called Mingtai over.
Let's see if Mingtai's expression will be abnormal the moment he sees Yan Mingzhu.
If even Mingtai felt that this woman was very similar to Mingzhu, then he would have to take action.
I would rather kill a hundred by mistake than let one go!
Mingtai's eyes fell on Yan Mingzhu, who lowered his head slightly and remained silent, but in fact, he secretly squeezed his palms.
Emperor Zhao would not say such a thing for no reason, he must be suspicious of her!
According to Emperor Zhao's suspicious temperament, once his brother feels that she is similar, Emperor Zhao will definitely not show mercy!
But the next second, Qi Jue moved a step, blocking Mingtai's view.
The words came out clearly: "Yan Mingzhu is just Yan Mingzhu and has nothing to do with anyone else."
At this time, Mingtai looked away and spoke: "Your Majesty, Wei Chen's sister is unique and no one can match her."
Hearing this, Emperor Zhao laughed heartily, "I was just making a joke, but Ming Ai took it seriously? The pearl is so beautiful that no one can match it."
Turning around, Emperor Zhao's eyes fell on Yan Mingzhu again, "But this is the first time I've seen you, Xiaojiu, protect a woman like this. It can't be..."
Before she finished speaking, Concubine Zhuang hurriedly continued: "Your Majesty, I feel that I have a special affinity with this girl. It just so happens that I don't have a daughter at my knees. Girl Yan, I wonder if you would like to recognize me as your godmother?"
Yan Mingzhu was stunned for a moment. The topic of Concubine Zhuang was too high. How could she bring the topic to marriage recognition?
Moreover, he somehow wanted to recognize her as his goddaughter.
Before Yan Mingzhu could speak, Qi Jue took it and said, "Concubine, she has her own family."
Qi Jue could tell at a glance what Concubine Zhuang had in mind. It was because she was afraid that Yan Mingzhu would marry him, so she used her goddaughter as an excuse.
If he really recognized a goddaughter, wouldn't he and Yan Mingzhu have the same relationship as brother and sister?
Whoever wants to be her sister must do it...
No, what is he thinking? He doesn't want to be husband and wife with Yan Mingzhu, he just doesn't want to be brother and sister with Yan Mingzhu.
Yes, it's just that simple.
Qi Jue was so relieved in his heart, but there was a voice in his heart telling him that this was not his true thought.
"Whether you want to accept me as your godmother or not, you have to listen to Yan Yatou, right? Yan Yatou, are you willing?"
Concubine Zhuang glared at Qi Jue. Seeing her son rejecting her in such a hurry, Concubine Zhuang became even more convinced that her son must be interested in this girl.
Therefore, as a mother, she must cut through the mess quickly!
Qi Jue frowned, his face darkened, and suppressed anger exuded from his body.
Yan Mingzhu felt Qi Jue's anger, glanced at him, and thought, seeing Qi Jue's reaction, it must be that he really doesn't want a godmother.
Also, she and Qi Jue are not related to each other, so it would be a real achievement for her to accept Concubine Zhuang as her godmother.
Yan Mingzhu returned the gift first and then spoke slowly: "Thank you very much for your love, Concubine Zhuang. It's just that my daughter is immoral and incompetent, so I really don't dare to compare with you."
Seeing Concubine Zhuang's reaction, Emperor Zhao was quite surprised and said to her in a low voice: "My dear concubine, although the Earl's Palace of Pingchang is a bit inferior, if Xiao Jiu likes it, it is not impossible to have a concubine...
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"no!"
Concubine Zhuang was anxious for a moment and spoke louder, attracting the attention of others.
Emperor Zhao misunderstood her meaning, "My dear concubine, do you think this girl is not good-looking enough? I think so too. The birthmark on my face is indeed too eye-catching, but it is rare that Xiaojiu is willing to take her with me.
Xiao Jiu is not young anymore. There is no way that there will be no woman in the house forever. The concubine is not the main concubine, and it will not delay Xiao Jiu's marriage to the main concubine in the future."