C18

"Esteemed Empress isn't overthinking things. In the past, madame would often come to the palace to see the esteemed empress."

Little Yuyin was stunned. She looked at Luo Xue and thought of Helian Xi's cold killing gaze, so she lowered her head and replied.

"See? I'm just a bit annoyed. I don't know what to say."

As Luo Xue spoke, she went out to greet him. In her mind, she reminded herself that when she saw her mother, she had to call her mother. She could not call her mother, nor could she hug her and kiss her.

"Mom, you're here."

The moment Luo Xue walked out the door, she saw a rich woman walking over from the courtyard, warmly welcoming her.

"Mom, there are no outsiders here, so there's no need to bow."

Before Madam Situ could greet her, Luo Xue stepped forward and supported her.

Although she was not the real mother, this body was still born in October. She did not dare to ask others to bow to her. In China, etiquette was important, but filial piety was more important.

"Xue'er, what happened in the palace last night? What did the emperor say about you being frightened? " Once they entered the room, Madam Situ asked nervously.

Luo Xue's heart thumped. It really was Helian Chen. It seemed that he suspected her. He probably let Madam Situ test him on purpose.

This was indeed a cautious Emperor. It seemed that this man was somewhat brainy and wasn't someone who was out of his league.

"Nothing much, just last night …"

"Xue'er, what happened to your neck? Is it the Emperor? "

Luo Xue originally wanted to walk away, but she didn't expect that Madam Situ would see the fingerprint on her neck. She also blamed Luo Xue for getting up in such a hurry and not looking in the mirror.

"It's nothing. It's just that there was an assassin in the palace last night, and my daughter almost lost her life. Fortunately, the emperor arrived in time." At this time, Luo Xue had no choice but to make up a story to dispel Madam Situ's worries.

"No wonder the emperor asked mother to enter the palace to accompany you. So that's how it is, have you caught the assassin?" Madam Situ nervously looked at her daughter, as if accepting her words.

"I'll take it on the spot. Mother, take a seat. Xiao Yin, pour the Madam a cup of tea." Luo Xue wasn't too familiar with the palace maids of Phoenix Cry Palace, and she hadn't even figured out their names yet. The only person she could order around was Xiao Yin.

"Daughter, why don't you tell the emperor that it's better to stay at home for a few days? In this palace, your mother was unable to rest at ease, and now that something like this has happened, your mother is truly afraid. " As Madam Situ spoke, tears began to roll down her cheeks.

It was no wonder that all children were their mother's flesh and blood, especially this little girl. After marrying into the palace, she had not returned home once.

"Mother, you don't have to worry. With the emperor here, your daughter will be fine. Don't worry, the emperor will protect her."

"That's right. Madam, you don't have to worry. We will protect the empress well."

Suddenly hearing Helian Chen's voice, Luo Xue was shocked. It seemed that he was good at scaring people. Didn't he pay attention to his appearance last night? Why is there no one shouting today? Did he come here on purpose to eavesdrop?

"Chenqie greets Your Majesty. Long live …"

"Please excuse me, Madam Situ. This is not the imperial court, so there is no need to stand on ceremony. Empress, you were frightened last night. I have decided to set a banquet for you in three days. When that time comes, we can come to the palace to accompany you for one day."

This time, Si Helian Xi Chen looked like a good husband. Unfortunately, this trick did not work on Luo Xue and there was even a banquet. In her opinion, it was most likely a Hongmen's Banquet.

"The Emperor is quite considerate."

Luo Xue raised her head, the corner of her mouth raised provocatively. It was fine if he wanted to play with her, but right now there was nothing else to do.

Receiving Luo Xue's provocative gaze, Helian Xi slightly frowned. His maxim was that he would destroy the people he could not control, regardless of whether they were men or women. There would never be an exception.

Now he wanted to set up a feast and test if this woman was under his tutelage. If she really wasn't Situ Luoxue, then he had no choice but to destroy her.

Madam Situ, who was standing between the two of them, felt very awkward. She knew that her daughter was fine and left shortly after Helian Xi arrived at Phoenix Cry Palace.

"All of you can leave now."

After Madam Situ had left, Helian ChenChen ordered the people of the palace to withdraw, leaving only him and Luoxue in the room.

"Does the emperor have any other questions?" Luo Xue calmly sat on the couch, a disdainful smile hanging from the corner of her mouth.

"Situ Luoxue, I ask you again, are you Situ Hong's daughter?" Helian Yi stared at Luo Xue with his eagle-like eyes, not letting go of even the slightest bit of hesitation on her face.

"Didn't I already say that? Your majesty, could it be that you have a problem with hearing things at such a young age? "

No matter what it was, she didn't like to say it twice, and she also didn't like to joke with people that weren't friends.

"You really aren't Situ Luoxue?" Helian Yi's tone seemed to be somewhat gentle.

"You're the emperor, so be it. If you say it's not the case, then be it. The most important thing is what the emperor thinks."

Although she didn't know exactly what Helian Yi Chen wanted to do with her, she wouldn't lie about it either.

"You are very smart, so you better understand what I am about to say!" Helian Yi's serious expression faded into a bloodthirsty indifference.