Chapter 11 The Empress's Test
In response, the empress did not say anything, and her eyes were unclear.
Just as the empress was waiting for Di Ran to kneel down and salute her, she saw her speak slowly.
"The late emperor has ordered that I do not need to kneel down and kowtow to anyone, including... the empress."
Empress: "..."
"You...you are so bold!"
The palace servant beside the empress pointed at Di Ran angrily, but was stared at by Di Ran's gloomy eyes. She suddenly felt creepy and froze in place.
The empress glanced at the palace maid with her sharp eyes.
"You daring slave! Who allowed you to be so disrespectful to King Beichen? Come, drag her away!"
"Death with a stick!"
The palace servant was so frightened that he didn't react until he was caught by the guards.
He was so scared that his face turned pale and his eyes were filled with fear and he cried for help.
"Your Majesty, spare your life!"
"Your Majesty, spare your life!"
The empress said sternly: "Drag him away!"
"Yes."
The guards stuffed the palace servant's mouth and dragged him out.
When the other palace servants in the hall saw this scene, they lowered their heads even more and became more respectful and cautious.
The empress glanced at Di Ran, and seeing that she had no expression on her face and it was hard to tell whether she was happy or angry, her heart sank.
He waved his hand and said to the palace servants on both sides: "Come here, please take a seat!"
Two palace servants brought a throne and Di Ran sat down without any hesitation.
The empress was dark inside, but her face was smiling gently.
"I haven't seen you for more than ten years. Your Highness has grown so much that I can hardly recognize you, Prince Beichen."
"Why didn't you send someone to tell me when you returned to the capital? I could have sent someone to pick you up."
Di Ran said lazily: "Your Majesty is busy with state affairs, so there is no need to bother with such a small matter."
"It's a small matter? How can it be a small matter? Prince Beichen is returning to the capital, and his safety along the way is the most important."
"If you had told me in advance, I would have sent troops to escort you to ensure the prince's safety, and I would have felt at ease." Seeing the empress's sincere look, Di Ran remained calm.
"Your Majesty is interested."
The atmosphere was subtle, the empress's mind turned slightly, and there was a hint of tentativeness in her tone.
"Well, I wonder why Prince Beichen is returning to the capital this time?"
Di Ran raised his eyebrows and glanced at the empress: "Your Majesty, have you forgotten that Feng Jun's birthday is in a few days, and I am naturally returning to the capital to celebrate his birthday."
The empress was stunned. He came back just for Feng Jun’s birthday?
The suspicious empress was a little unconvinced.
"Of course, it's not just about returning to Beijing to celebrate the birthday..."
The empress narrowed her eyes slightly.
"After all, I haven't been back for a long time, and I want to come back and take a look."
Empress: “…” Just like that?
"This time when I come back, I will stay in the capital for a long time. After all, it has been more than ten years, and I also want to see the prosperity of the capital."
As soon as these words fell, the empress's face instantly turned dark.
"Oh, really? In that case, Prince Beichen should stay for a few more days. The capital is prosperous and there are many fun places. I also want to catch up with the prince."
There was a gloomy gleam in his eyes, a flash of brilliance for a moment, and a false smile.
"By the way, do you know where the Prince of Beichen will stay? If there is no place to stay, there are many palaces in the palace. If the Prince of Beichen likes a place, just tell me directly."
Hearing this, Di Ran said in a cold voice: "Don't bother, I have my own residence outside the palace."
The empress was stunned when she heard this. She has a mansion?
Why doesn't she remember?
Memories flashed through my mind~
Oh, she remembered.
The previous emperor had indeed granted a palace to Emperor Ran, which was located on Tianfu Street.
"Well, I remember now. The late emperor did grant me a palace. Look at my memory."
The empress glanced at Di Ran and smiled.
"Prince Beichen has just returned to the capital, so I'm afraid he may not be used to it. If you have any difficulties, please tell me. After all, Your Highness is my sister. Our mother has passed away, so I will definitely take good care of you."
Emperor Ran narrowed his eyes slightly, looked towards the empress, and curled his lips.
"Then I would like to thank you, sister."
(End of this chapter)
