A few days later.

Huayang Palace.

After a long time, today's Huayang Palace became noisy again.

Han Ni brought Cheng Jiao to come early.

Greetings to all elders.

Although Cheng Jiao doesn't like such occasions now, after all, no matter how much she is favored by Empress Dowager Huayang, she cannot change his identity and position.

However, as a junior, no matter how unpleasant he is, he will have to smile at this moment.

At this moment, even Empress Dowager Xia, who has always been ignored, has arrived.

"It's Jiao'er, you haven't seen your grandmother for a long time!"

Seeing Cheng Jiao, Empress Dowager Xia showed a sincere smile on her face.

Cheng Jiao also grew up under her knees, and her relationships are naturally different. What's more, she was also from South Korea and was related to the Korean royal family, but she was not a princess.

Therefore, compared to Ying Zheng, she prefers Cheng Jiao.

The two are close to each other and have grown up since childhood, so they are no match for Ying Zheng.

However, he was not favored by Ying Zhu, and later his mother was honored by his son. Because Ying Yiren recognized Empress Dowager Huayang as his mother and inherited the throne, his status soared and he stood side by side with Empress Dowager Huayang and became one of the most noble empress dowagers in the Qin Palace.

But even so, she had no right to speak politically, so she couldn't help Cheng Jiao and Han Ni at all.

"Grandmother, my grandson has been studying recently, so I didn't pay my respects to my grandmother!"

Ten-year-old Cheng Jiao stood in the face of Empress Dowager Xia and replied obediently.

"You are good at studying, read more books, and work harder. It's better to wait until my grandmother asks Zheng'er to give you a fiefdom in the future!"

Empress Dowager Xia patted Cheng Jiao's hands heavily and said with emotion.

Hearing this, Cheng Jiao lowered her head slightly, but soon a smile appeared on her face again.

This is really good.

Not long after, a woman in her early forties, dressed in luxurious clothes and graceful manner came with a beautiful girl.

"The eldest princess."

"Two sisters-in-law."

The woman greeted her with a smile, and Mi Hua, who was beside her, also greeted her with her.

Soon the two of them entered the table, and Mi Hua sat obediently beside her.

At first glance, it can be clearly seen that the two faces are somewhat similar.

"Huayang Palace hasn't been so lively for a long time."

Empress Dowager Huayang looked at the woman in the right with a smile and said with a smile: "Princess, I have also given you a blessing this time!"

"where!"

The woman shook her head and touched Mi Hua's head beside her, "I want to thank my sister-in-law for working so hard on Hua'er's marriage."

This person is the daughter of King Zhaoxiang, the sister of King Xiaowen, the wife of King Xiong Wan of Chu, Mi Qi, the mother of Mi Hua, and the princess of Qin Ying Lian.

In order to return to inherit the throne, Xiong Wan also abandoned his wife and son. After becoming the King of Chu, she even sent troops to attack Qin, which led to the increasingly irreconcilable conflict between Qin and Chu. Her position as the wife of the King of Chu and the daughter of the King of Qin was extremely awkward. After finally eased the relationship, although she had been to Chu, her conflict with the King of Chu deepened and she finally returned to Qin to settle down until now.

"This is what I should do."

The two continued to chat for a few words, and this was the voice of the temple man coming from outside the hall.

"The Queen Mother, the Queen Mother is here!"

As the voice of the temple's people came, Ying Zheng and Zhao Ji stepped into Huayang Palace together.

"Greetings to the Queen Mother!"

Although Zhao Ji didn't like Empress Dowager Huayang, she still bowed and could not find any fault.

Ying Zheng also bowed and said, "I have met two grandmothers, grandmas, and grandmothers!"

When facing Han Ni, Ying Zheng looked as usual and nodded slightly at Han Ni and Cheng Jiao beside him.

Han Ni also nodded in response, but her eyes did not dare to face Ying Zheng, and she dodged a little.

Even Han Ni himself didn't know why this happened.

Seeing each other a few days later, Han Ni did not dare to regard Ying Zheng as a junior anymore.

Cheng Jiao, who was standing aside, did not notice his mother's abnormality. He also called Brother Wang with a humble and polite look at him.

"This is a family dinner, no need for too much politeness. Please sit down quickly, the king!"

Empress Dowager Huayang said with a smile on her face.

In addition to the family dinner, we also officially let Ying Zheng and Mi Hua meet their mothers, so it is best to make an engagement.

"The king is so big!"

Seeing Ying Zheng's tall and handsome face, Ying Lian's eyes flashed, as if he was quite surprised.

Everyone took their seats, Ying Lian looked at Ying Zheng, nodded with satisfaction, and after a moment, it fell on Zhao Ji.

Zhao Ji's eyes were also paying attention to Mi Hua.

Mi Hua has a dignified appearance, a slender figure, and a noble temperament. She is indeed good.

It's a pity that she belongs to the Chu system.

Zhao Ji's eyes flashed slightly, and she thought to herself, and Mi Hua also looked soft and weak, which was somewhat similar to Han Ni's temperament, which made Zhao Ji even more unhappy.

"It's strange, why have you always met such people recently?"

Zhao Ji raised her eyebrows slightly, glanced at the side and sat down, thinking to herself.

"Empress Dowager, I think you know about Hua'er and the king. I wonder what the Empress Dowager has to say?"

Ying Lian looked at Zhao Ji with a smile and asked.

After all, it was the inner palace that Zhao Ji had conflicts with the Chu faction, so it was known to everyone. Although Ying Lian, as a princess, occasionally heard of it, he did not care.

After all, her other identity is the princess of Qin, and she has a high seniority within the royal family.

Four or five years have also made Zhao Ji develop a graceful and majestic manner. Facing Ying Lian, Zhao Ji is not as arrogant as before, and his tone is very peaceful, "The princess's daughter is naturally enough in terms of identity and status. However, I have already spread the word that the five countries have openly chosen a wife for the king. Mi Hua is the princess of Chu. It would be better to wait for the response of other countries to talk about it."

"After all, Zheng'er is young and is not in a hurry!"

"And I have invited princesses from other countries to Qin. If I choose in advance, it would be unfair, but I have offended other countries."

Zhao Ji said with a reasonable and well-founded manner that people cannot find fault.

Ying Lian's eyes flashed slightly, and a hint of anger appeared. She had shown enough sincerity when she came here in person today. Zhao Ji didn't give herself an accurate answer, which would naturally make Ying Lian feel unhappy.

After all, I am not comparable to others, nor are I outsiders.

Ying Zheng didn't say anything.

Although he was the King of Qin, he had never been able to reach Guan in the end. With Zhao Ji, Huayang and other elders here, he naturally didn't need to say anything.

So Ying Lian never asked about Ying Zheng's attitude.

"Since that's the case, then wait a little longer."

Ying Lian nodded, and the smile on his face also decreased a little.

After all, by seniority, Zhao Ji also called her aunt. She is the sister of King Xiaowen, so there is no need to please Zhao Ji.

"Is the king still busy with government affairs recently?"

Seeing this, Empress Dowager Huayang sighed inwardly, glanced at Zhao Ji, then changed the topic and said softly: "I know you work hard every day, but you should also pay attention to the combination of work and rest, and don't get tired of your body."

"Thank you grandma for your concern. There is no big deal with the help of the prime minister, the prince Qi and all officials."

Hearing Ying Zheng mention Mi Qi, Ying Lian smiled again, and his eyes looked at Ying Zheng softer, "I want to thank the king for being valued by Qi'er."

"Grandma Aunt is so serious. Young Master Qi can serve as the inner historian, which is also due to his ability. I am just aware of others and make good use of them!"

"Okay, everyone thanked me. No matter what, we are all a family, and it's not good to be too old."

Empress Dowager Huayang interjected, "Let the dancers come in!"

For a moment, everyone was cheering and singing and dancing in the hall, which was very lively.

Zhao Ji was quite intrigued, but Ying Zheng was quite tired.

A bunch of women gathered together, even though these women were the most noble women in the Qin State and were graceful and moderate, they were inevitably chatting and chatting.

Because everyone was present, Ying Zheng and Mi Hua did not act too intimately. They just chatted for a few words, which made Mi Hua’s cheeks red.

Afterwards, he took the exam for Cheng Jiao's homework and showed his elder brother's style as a father.

"Taofei, how is your foot injury healed?"

Ying Zheng stood beside Han Ni, suddenly turned around and asked as he looked at Han Ni's feet naked.

"ah?"
To be continued...