Selling wife for fame? Kick out the scumbag and marry the new emperor to enjoy the harem of favors

Chapter 26 No wonder the emperor likes it

When entering the palace today, Xie Jiu went to Changle Palace first.

After teaching Princess Wenxi, he went to Chengming Palace.

When he arrived, Zhao Xingjin had just finished reviewing the memorials and was taking a rest.

Yang Zhian came in and told the crowd that Xie Jiu had come to pay his respects, and then he let the person in immediately.

"I greet the emperor." Xie Jiu bowed.

"No thanks." Zhao Xingjin's face was cheerful as he pointed to the empty seat next to him. "What new things did you see when you went back yesterday?"

Xie Jiu sat down beside him obediently and shrugged, "I haven't seen any excitement yet. My sister-in-law made a fuss first."

After she finished speaking, Zhao Xingjin thought for a moment before saying, "I had forgotten that Wu Que had a younger sister."

"Why not throw them all into the Ministry of Justice so you can have some peace and quiet." Zhao Xingjin suggested.

But Xie Jiu shook his head and refused.

"Although I have a feud with her, she has never harmed me. A fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl, if she goes to the Ministry of Justice's prison, I wonder how much suffering she would have to endure."

When she said this, Zhao Xingjin's gaze lingered on her face for a while.

It seemed as if he was trying to determine the truth of these words.

Xie Jiu felt at ease and let him look at her.

Zhao Xingjin discovered that Xie Jiu really didn't intend to make things difficult for Wu Qingchan, and his opinion of Xie Jiu changed slightly.

He has a clear distinction between love and hate, and will avenge his enemies without harming the innocent. He has bottom lines and principles.

This is good. People without principles are more difficult to control.

"Since you say so, then don't make things difficult for her." Zhao Xingjin didn't care and asked, "How is Wenxi's homework?"

It was the first time he asked about the princess, so Xie Jiu took the opportunity to briefly explain the teaching content of the past two days.

After saying this, Xie Jiu's face turned serious. "The princess is intelligent and well-behaved, hardworking and studious, and learns things quickly. But there is one thing, the princess is a little too introverted and not very confident. I think she needs your Majesty's encouragement from time to time. The princess is young, and now that her biological mother has passed away, she is actually very attached to you, Your Majesty."

When talking about Princess Wenxi, Xie Jiu's expression and tone were serious and sincere without any pretense.

Zhao Xingjin saw it and felt even more satisfied with Xie Jiu's serious attitude.

"Okay, I'll take some time to go see her tomorrow."

Finally, he said in a deep voice, "Wenxi's temperament is like her mother's, too gentle. She is also young, so it is inevitable that she will be bullied. There are always times when I fail to take care of her. You are often with her now, and I hope you can take better care of her. After you finish teaching her, you can also spend more time talking to her in Changle Palace."

Zhao Xingjin still felt sorry for his daughter.

"I know, Your Majesty, don't worry." Xie Jiu smiled.

Zhao Xingjin nodded slightly, and then asked about another matter.

"How is your father?"

"I'm worried." Xie Jiu's eyes were filled with sarcasm when she mentioned Xie Mingshen. "I sent someone to pass on a message yesterday. I think he's relieved a lot now."

As for Xie Mingshen's intention to put people into the palace, Xie Jiu suppressed the idea and did not mention it.

If it's not something that has happened yet, there's no need to ask for it in advance.

After hearing this, Zhao Xingjin smiled slightly and said, "That's good."

The words were ambiguous, so Xie Jiu didn't answer immediately. Coincidentally, at this moment, Qing Dong came in from outside and whispered something in Yang Zhian's ear.

Yang Zhian came over quickly and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, the Empress is here."

"Hmm?" Zhao Xingjin raised his eyes, "What are you doing here?"

"The Queen never said that." Yang Zhian answered truthfully, "Do you think so?"

When he said this, he glanced at Xie Jiu.

Xie Jiu stood up on her own initiative and said, "Your Majesty and the Empress have something to say, so I'll take my leave." It was indeed not very convenient. When the Empress came, she usually had something to discuss, so Zhao Xingjin nodded.

outside the temple.

The queen was waiting quietly.

The door was pushed open and Xie Jiu came out.

"I pay my respects to Her Majesty the Queen," Xie Jiu bowed politely.

The Queen's eyes swept over her gently, finally lingering on her face. After a moment, she said, "No need to be polite."

It's no wonder that the Queen would look at her more. Today, Xie Jiu wore a dress in the color of Xiang Fei and had pretty makeup on. With her fair skin, she looked like a peach blossom in spring, delicate and lovely. She didn't look like a married woman at all.

The queen was naturally beautiful, but in order to highlight her status, she dressed too solemnly, which inevitably made her look a little dull and old-fashioned. Her own advantages were all covered up, making her look a little inferior.

Looking at the beautifully dressed Xie Jiu at this moment, the queen couldn't help but think in her heart, no wonder the emperor was moved. If she were a man, she would also like such a look.

At the same time, a hint of darkness flashed in her eyes, but she quickly suppressed it.

"You must be Xie." The queen had a smile on her face that did not reach her eyes.

Compared with Concubine Zhuang and Concubine Wei, she is much more reserved.

At least at this moment, she is impeccable, with the dignified and gentle demeanor of a mother of the nation.

Xie Jiu nodded, "I haven't paid my respects to Her Majesty since entering the palace. It's my fault."

That's just a polite remark.

Sure enough, the queen didn't take it seriously.

She just waved her hand and said, "It's okay. You just started teaching Wenxi, and it's time to put in the effort to get used to each other. I'm also busy. You'll have to come to the palace more often in the future, and there will be many opportunities to meet."

"Yes, thank you for your understanding." Xie Jiu bowed again, "The Emperor is still waiting for you inside, so I will take my leave now."

Unexpectedly, the queen did not nod and let her go immediately. Instead, she reached out and touched her head, took off a hairpin, and handed it to Xie Jiu.

"This is our first meeting, and I'm very fond of you. Consider this hairpin a gift from me. Please don't despise it. This is also a token of my appreciation for your teaching the Second Princess on my behalf."

This is interesting.

There was nothing wrong with sending a gift, but the words "teach the second princess for her" pointed out her identity as the second princess's biological mother.

At the same time, it also points out that she is Zhao Xingjin's legal wife, and Xie Jiu's current identity is just Princess Wenxi's tutor.

This is a declaration of sovereignty.

To put it bluntly, it was a warning to Xie Jiu so that he would not forget his identity.

It was not that Xie Jiu was making malicious speculations, but the tenderness displayed by the Queen was too superficial, and it was obvious that all her actions were just an act.

You can't take what you said literally.

After figuring out the Queen's intention, Xie Jiu took the hairpin and said with a smile, "Thank you for the gift, Your Majesty. Don't worry, the Emperor has ordered me to teach the princesses. This shows his trust in me, and he feels sorry for you for having to take care of the three princesses and manage the palace affairs. It's really hard. On the one hand, I dare not let the Emperor down, and on the other hand, it's a blessing to be able to help the Queen share her worries, so I will definitely do my best."

These words put the Queen and Zhao Xingjin on the same level, which meant that Xie Jiu knew his own identity and would not offend the Queen.

The queen also understood the meaning of these words, and a hint of satisfaction appeared in her eyes.

"No wonder the emperor was willing to entrust Wenxi to you for teaching. He is indeed a sensible child."

After saying that, he waved his hand and said, "Okay, you can leave now."

Xie Jiu nodded obediently.

Just as she was about to leave, Yang Zhian suddenly came out of the hall and called her.

"Madam, please stay. Please go to the side hall to rest for a while. The emperor said that he has something to ask you later."

(End of this chapter)