The next morning, when Qingyan was reading in the Study Room, an imperial edict arrived at the Jiangjunfu. She didn't expect that the empress would summon her. When she saw the empress last time, she knew that it would come sooner or later. But much to her surprise, the imperial edict which summoned her was in the name of the empress.
"Miss, this matter seems to come with evil intention." Yaochi frowned, "don't tell me the empress knows it's you from who provide the news."
"It doesn't matter. I'll deal with it. Don't worry about the rest," said Qingyan with a resigned expression.
"But Miss..." Sitting next to Qingyan, Yaochi explained worriedly, "if the empress summoms her, you will be in danger."
Looking at the empress, Yaochi said helplessly, "Yaochi, although the empress and my mother have a bad relationship, she is not stupid enough to do anything to me. Do you think the empress will deal with me?"
Before Yaochi could continue, Qingyan added, "I think the empress knows about the relationship between Crown Prince and fourth brother. She either want to negotiate with me or confirm one thing. She is not so stupid to try to hurt me. Now all people in the court object to the Crown Prince. If there is one more who stands out against the Crown Prince, what will the empress think? "
Hearing what Qingyan said, Yaochi nodded seriously, "that's good. If the gJiangjunfu stands up to object the Crown Prince, then few people will support him."
"That's the reason. The empress is certainly not so stupid to try to harm me." "So you don't need to go to the imperial palace with me." said Qingyan indifferently.
"Yes, I do," replied Yaochi with a nod.
When Qingyan saw that the eunuch again, she smiled and said, "Sorry for keeping you waiting."
"It's okay." said the eunuch, waving at Qingyan.
On her way to the imperial palace, Qingyan had been thinking about how the empress would treat her. But when she thought about it carefully, she decided not to think about it now. The most important thing was to act according to the situation.
When Qingyan arrived at the Kunning Palace, she saw a maid waiting for her at the gate. The maid bowed to her and said, "Junzhu, greetings!."
Looking at the maid, Qingyan smiled. "It doesn't matter. You serves the empress, I should also salute you."
Hearing this, the maid said in fear, "I'm scared. How can I let Junzhu bow? Master has been waiting for you for a long time."
Then she led Qingyan to her bedroom.
Looking at the empress who was sitting in the center seat, Qingyan bowed and said, "Empress, greetings!"
The empress smiled at Qingyan. "Get seated. The tea will be ready."
Then Qingyan sat down on a chair aside.
Watching the maids serving the tea, Qingyan picked up a cup and started to enjoy it. She was waiting for the empress to speak first. If she spoke first at this time, it seemed that she didn't respect the empress much.
The empress looked at Qingyan and nodded with satisfaction. It seemed that she didn't hate because what Qingyan did before.
Now the empress had to look at the young girl in front of her again. She seemed to be more mature than the usual girl, as if she had the innate sense of superiority.
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