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Lin Feng sat in the chair, waiting for a long time, until several figures finally emerged from the cabin. Although they all came from prestigious backgrounds, who wouldn’t want to align themselves with the royal family?
The young eunuchs hurriedly made their way to various families to convey the Empress's decree. As they stepped into these residences, the previously calm and orderly households erupted into chaos. Servants rushed to spread the news, while their masters displayed expressions of surprise. The entire estate was in an uproar, bustling like a disturbed anthill.
Everyone was excitedly speculating about what great fortune was about to befall their families. In stark contrast to the other households was the Xia Family. Xia Yuanji, a minister in court, had only one daughter, Xia Qingyu. Despite her growing up, he still cherished this beloved daughter as if she were a precious treasure.
At this moment, upon hearing of the summons from the palace, he couldn't help but feel a wave of reluctance wash over him. As for Xia Qingyu herself, she was equally surprised by the news. She furrowed her delicate brows and pondered: why was she being summoned to the palace so suddenly? However, since it was the Empress's command, as a minister's daughter, she dared not disobey.
Thus, unlike other young women who hurriedly changed into extravagant attire and meticulously adorned themselves, she simply chose a set of elegant and modest formal wear and applied a light touch of makeup to enhance her appearance before preparing to leave.
Before long, several graceful young women arrived at the palace. Upon entering through the palace gates, they immediately spotted the Empress seated majestically on her phoenix throne. The group quickly knelt in reverence and called out in unison: "We pay our respects to the Empress!"
The Empress raised her hand slightly with a smile and said, "No need for formalities."
The young women replied in chorus, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
At that moment, Lin Feng inadvertently cast his gaze over in their direction. In an instant, a familiar figure caught his eye—it was none other than Xia Qingyu.
At that moment, Xia Qingyu happened to lift her gaze towards the spot where Lin Feng stood. Their eyes met in the air, as if time itself had frozen at that instant. Both of them thought in their hearts: It's him (her).
Lin Feng stood quietly to the side, silent and still, like a statue. Meanwhile, Empress Wei was engaged in lively conversation with several ladies, the atmosphere warm and harmonious. Lin Feng did not join in; he merely observed the bustling exchange from a distance. Perhaps out of shyness or a desire not to intrude too much, he chose to remain silent.
After the ladies departed, Empress Wei turned her attention to Lin Feng and gently asked, "Feng Er, what do you think of that daughter from the Xia Family?"
Lin Feng slightly lowered his head and respectfully replied, " Your son will follow your arrangements."
The Empress smiled faintly; she could see that Lin Feng harbored some feelings for Xia Qingyu. If that were the case, this match seemed destined to happen.
After Lin Feng bowed and took his leave from the Empress, she turned to seek out Emperor Lin Zhen to inform him of this development.
"Oh? Is she the daughter of Xia Yuanji?" Lin Zhen expressed a hint of surprise upon hearing this news.
"Indeed, Your Majesty," Empress Wei nodded in affirmation.
"Then I must first inquire about Xia Yuanji's opinion on this matter." Lin Zhen pondered briefly before issuing an order: "Come here! Quickly summon Minister of Revenue Xia Yuanji to Tai Chi Hall for an audience!"
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