The ministers begged me to ascend the throne

Chapter 538 Meeting Xiao Siyun
In the imperial study room, the emperor glared at Zhao Yao and did not speak for a long time.

Zhao Yao ignored the angry emperor, but looked at a palace maid who came in with tea.

The palace maid looks to be fifteen or sixteen years old, with beautiful appearance and fair skin.

Zhao Yao thought to himself: This palace maid should be his future princess.

When the emperor saw that his son was not looking at him, he turned his attention to Xiao Siyun and let out a cold snort of dissatisfaction.

Zhao Yao pretended not to hear.

Xiao Siyun was holding tea and walking towards Zhao Yao with his head lowered. As soon as she entered the imperial study, she noticed the look in His Highness the King of Han's eyes. Her heart suddenly lifted, and she nervously walked towards His Highness the King of Han.

When he walked in front of Zhao Yao, Xiao Siyun's heart beat very fast. She secretly took a deep breath, stabilized her mind, and said in a calm tone: "His Royal Highness, please have tea."

Zhao Yao took a deep look at Xiao Siyun, and then reached out to take the tea cup.

Xiao Siyun bowed and respectfully stepped out.

Zhao Yao's eyes followed Xiao Siyun, and he didn't look back until Xiao Siyun exited the imperial study.

The emperor picked up a memorial and threw it at Zhao Yao.

Zhao Yao stretched out his hand to catch the memorial flying towards him.

"Have you seen enough?" the emperor said in a sinister tone, "How about I call her in again so that you can see enough?"

Zhao Yao gave the emperor a rebellious look, "Isn't she my future princess? Is there anything wrong if I take a few more glances?"

The emperor, who had just picked up the teacup and was about to drink tea, paused when he heard these words. He looked at his youngest son in surprise, "What did you say?"

"Isn't Xiao Siyun the princess you chose for me?"

The emperor looked surprised: "How do you know?"

Zhao Yao raised his eyebrows and asked, "Shouldn't I know?"

The emperor narrowed his eyes slightly, looked at Zhao Yao sharply, and said gloomily: "You are very courageous."

"Didn't you let me know on purpose?" Zhao Yao was not afraid of the emperor's cold face.

The emperor suddenly laughed: "Yes, you did not disappoint me."

Zhao Yao ignored the emperor, lowered his head and drank tea slowly.

"You brat, don't you have anything to say to me?"

"Father, what do you want me to say?" He said everything that needed to be said in the secret.

"You were assassinated and I didn't send anyone to protect you. Are you angry?"

"This is my father's test for me. Why should I be angry?" Zhao Yao imitated the emperor's sinister tone just now, "It is my honor for my father to test me."

Being ridiculed by his youngest son, the emperor was not only not angry, but also smiled very happily.

"It seems that he is angry."

"I'm not angry." Zhao Yao was really not angry, "Father, the reason why I survived the assassinations one after another was not to pass your test. I worked hard to survive the assassins because I I want to return to the capital alive to see my mother and concubine, and I don’t care about your test.”

"You only want to see your mother and concubine, but you don't want to see me, your father?"

Zhao Yao said without hesitation: "I don't want to."

The emperor was angered by Zhao Yao's words. He pointed at him angrily and cursed: "You traitor!" A heartless brat!

Zhao Yao didn't feel any pain after being scolded and drank tea slowly.

The emperor walked towards Zhao Yao, took the memorial and hit his youngest son hard on the head.

"Stinky boy."

"Father, I don't like tests, and I don't want to be tested by you." Zhao Yao raised his eyes and looked at the emperor seriously, "I think the emperor brothers will like your tests, and you can test them as you like."

When the emperor heard this, he exclaimed in his heart: This brat really knows everything.

"What am I testing you for?"

Zhao Yao didn't answer.

"Testing you?" The emperor smiled mockingly, "Do you think I am very idle?"

"Father has many things to do, so of course he is not idle." Zhao Yao sneered back, "Father has no time to test me, it's really great."

The emperor cursed in his heart: This cunning brat.

"Tell me carefully about Lao Wu."

"Father, don't you know?"

"I want to hear you explain in detail." The emperor pointed to the chair beside him and motioned for Zhao Yao to sit down. "Tell me how you defeated Lao Wu and his foreign forces."

Zhao Yao did not hide anything and reported everything to the emperor.

The emperor drank tea and listened carefully.

Outside the imperial study room, Sun Kui and Sun Doudou were chatting.

"Master, won't you go in and serve me?"

"His Royal Highness the King of Han has something important to report to the Emperor, and I am not suitable to stay inside." Sun Kui knew in his heart that he could listen to some words, but not others. "The Emperor will call me if he wants to serve."

When Sun Doudou heard this, his heart tightened and his expression became serious, "No wonder you drove everyone away."

Sun Kui was very relieved to see that his apprentice did not ask any questions out of curiosity.

"Be smart."

"Yes, Master." The master and apprentice stood guard at the door of the imperial study, not letting anyone get close.

In Yishou Palace, after Concubine De learned that Zhao Yao had gone to the imperial study, the emperor kicked out all the people serving him, including the guards at the door, which gave her an ominous premonition.

What a King of Han, he is really lucky!
I don't know how long it took, but the eldest maid next to Concubine De came in. She bowed to her respectfully, and then reported, "His Royal Highness, the King of Han, has not left the Imperial Study Room yet."

After hearing this, Concubine De frowned and asked, "What time is it now?" Manqing replied, "It's almost You hour."

Concubine De frowned, "It's Youshi and he hasn't come out yet?"

"No, I heard that the King of Han has been in the imperial study."

After hearing this, Concubine De's heart became heavy and her face became ugly.

Man Qing asked with an uneasy look on her face: "Empress, did the King of Han tell the Emperor that Your Highness..."

Concubine De had a gloomy face and cursed in a cold tone: "A bunch of useless things, they can't even kill a single person."

Man Qing asked nervously: "Empress, what should I do now?"

Concubine De pondered for a while and said: "Now that things have come to a point, I can only take action."

Hearing what Concubine De said, Manqing's heart was filled with deep fear.

Concubine De waved to Manqing, who walked up to her and put his ear to her.

After listening to Concubine De's explanation, Manqing felt horrified, but her face remained calm.

"Slave, I'll make arrangements now."

In the imperial study, the conversation between the emperor and Zhao Yao did not end until dark.

Seeing that it was late, Sun Kui walked into the imperial study room and reminded the emperor that it was time for dinner, and then interrupted the emperor's conversation with Zhao Yao.

Zhao Yao was stayed by the emperor and had dinner with him. The emperor asked Sun Kui to call Concubine Liang over.

The family of three was sitting in the dining room, having dinner and chatting about home affairs.

The fact that the emperor stayed with the King of Han for dinner and called Liang Concubine there caused quite a stir in the harem and the previous dynasty.

This was the first time that the emperor asked the King of Han and Liang Concubine to dine with him, which surprised everyone. They all wondered what good things the King of Han had brought to the emperor when he came back this time.

After dinner, Zhao Yao did not stay in the palace. He is an adult and according to the rules cannot stay in the palace.

The emperor thoughtfully asked Xiao Siyun to escort Zhao Yao out of the palace.

Zhao Yao walked in front, Xiao Siyun followed behind him. She secretly looked at Zhao Yao's back, her beautiful face flushed slightly.

"I know you." Zhao Yao suddenly stopped and turned to look at Xiao Siyun.

When Xiao Siyun heard this, his eyes were filled with astonishment, "Your Highness knows about this slave?"

"You are my future princess."

When Xiao Siyun heard this, he was stunned and looked at Zhao Yao blankly.

Seeing Xiao Siyun's eyes widening, her mouth wide open, and her frightened expression, Zhao Yao felt that she was like a frightened kitten, and she was inexplicably cute.

"Don't worry, I won't resist the decree and refuse the marriage."

With a "boom", Xiao Siyun's face instantly turned red.

"Dian Dian...I...slave..." She was so ashamed that she quickly lowered her head.

"I know you were carefully selected by my father. You have been receiving various trainings over the years. Thank you for your hard work."

Xiao Siyun didn't expect Zhao Yao to know, and was very shocked and a little sweet.

"Slave...slave...it's not hard."

"It can't be hard, and it's not easy for you to persevere." Zhao Yao did not deliberately slow down and continued walking in front of Xiao Siyun. He was not pretending to be a prince in front of Xiao Siyun, but the emperor had not granted them a marriage yet. It would not be a good thing for Xiao Siyun if they walked side by side.

The corner of Xiao Siyun's mouth curved sweetly, and he whispered: "It's not hard for me, slave. I'm very happy." She was really happy to learn all kinds of things. If she hadn't been chosen, she would never have had the chance to learn so much.

Zhao Yao was a little surprised when he saw Xiao Siyun smiling, "Why are you happy?"

“I can read, read, and learn other things that I never would have thought possible before.”

Zhao Yao understood what Xiao Siyun meant and thought so. Given her family background, if she was lucky, she could read and write, but she would never be able to enter the palace.

"as long as you are happy."

Xiao Siyun clenched his hands tightly. She took a deep breath and immediately raised her head to look at Zhao Yao: "Your Highness, I feel very lucky. Thank you."

"You don't need to thank me. You were chosen by Emperor Father and passed all the tests because of your own ability." Zhao Yao said with a smile, "You are excellent!"

Being praised suddenly, Xiao Siyun was shocked and stunned again.

"Your Highness..."

"I also know that they told you my preferences and asked you to focus on me, right?"

Xiao Siyun nodded obediently.

"What I want to tell you is that you are not born for me in this life, you have to live for yourself." Zhao Yao said in a very solemn tone, "I don't want my future princess to be a puppet."

Xiao Siyun was a smart man. He understood what Zhao Yao meant. His heart was shocked and he looked at Zhao Yao in disbelief.

"This is what I want to tell you." Zhao Yao smiled gently at Xiao Siyun, "Okay, just send me here. You can go back as soon as possible."

"Your Highness, slave..."

"Go back, don't freeze."

"Your Highness, walk slowly."

Xiao Siyun did not leave immediately, but stood there and watched Zhao Yao go away.

Zhao Yao walked to the palace gate and was not surprised at all when he saw the carriage of Prince Wei. He ran towards the carriage.

Yu Hai saluted and said, "I have met His Highness."

Zhao Yao patted Yu Hai's shoulder, and then jumped into the carriage. He was not surprised at all when he opened the curtain and saw King Wei sitting in the carriage.

"Myna, I'm sorry for keeping you waiting."

King Wei smiled slightly: "It won't take long, let's go back."