Help! The Frosty Noble's Son Is in Love With Me!-Chapter 372: Good Girl…

Biyue?

Who?

Many people present have not heard this name before, all looking puzzled.

Qu Fulan was one of them.

She had just performed magic, thought everyone was speechless due to her trickery, but when she looked up, she found the Emperor somehow standing in front of her with an inexplicable expression.

From Qu Fulan’s perspective, it was naturally bewildering, because the Emperor’s expression wasn’t just incredulous; there was also a hint of caution, and some excitement.

An Emperor showing excitement towards her, is that normal?

If she knew the Emperor, there would be some rationale, but she didn’t.

The sudden behavior of the Emperor also left people in the audience baffled.

"What’s going on, why did the Emperor walk up?"

"Whose name did the Emperor just call? Did he mistake someone?"

"Who is Biyue, do you know?"

"I don’t know, maybe it’s a childhood name. Is Young Lady Pei’s childhood name Biyue?"

"Can’t be, I heard she’s just an orphan. How could she possibly know the Emperor?"

Most people didn’t know the reason, staring inexplicably at the stage.

Of course, there were also some with devious minds thinking off track, speculating Young Lady Pei seduced not only Heir Pei and Prince Xiao, but even the Emperor.

But since this now involves the Emperor, these people dared not speak out for fear of being charged with treason.

Only a few guessed the truth, naturally the noble consorts in the palace. How could they not know the name of the Emperor’s beloved?

Their first reaction, too, was that the Emperor mistook someone because that woman couldn’t possibly be this young, so it had to be a mistake.

Yet their second reaction was that there was only one reason why the Emperor would mistake someone: this person must look very much like that one.

And what reasons would cause one person to look like another, leading to a mistake?

Suddenly, an inkling of a guess appeared in everyone’s minds, prompting them to secretly grip their handkerchiefs.

Especially Noble Consort Xu and Princess Qiuxi.

Having once been favored by the Emperor, their positions are still unshakable by ordinary consorts, and Noble Consort Xu knows more things than other consorts.

She had seen a portrait of that woman before, and now, indeed, there is some resemblance.

But the possibility of a mistake cannot be ruled out.

Otherwise, how could such a coincidence happen, to encounter here?

Princess Qiuxi thought the same, it couldn’t be Father’s long-lost daughter, surely he mistook someone after drinking too much.

But whether they believed or not, it couldn’t stop the Emperor’s actions.

He stepped forward, gripping Qu Fulan’s shoulders tightly, indescribably emotional; Qu Fulan somewhat frightened, tried to break free but couldn’t. Pei Ji’an hurried over, stepping forward in a few strides to free his wife from the Emperor’s grasp, simultaneously comforting her and advising the Emperor to calm down.

At this moment, Pei Ji’an also had his guess though dared not be certain. However, they must not become too agitated in public.

Xiao Shiqing also went to persuade, though unclear on the situation, he knew they couldn’t let things escalate.

Other influential ministers, including the eunuch beside the Emperor, hastened to take charge.

Finally, the banquet was delegated to the Empress to continue, while the Emperor, Heir Pei, Qu Fulan, and others temporarily left the banquet to resolve the matter.

Inner Hall.

Qu Fulan looked at the Emperor, tears streaming down his face, feeling a complex emotion.

Since Qu Fulan was not the subject, she couldn’t empathize like the Emperor, couldn’t express the same excitement, yet was greatly shocked for a while.

Because of the Emperor’s words.

"You look very much like your mother when she was young. I recognized you at first sight, you are my daughter..."

"I finally found you, finally found you..."

The Emperor remained overly excited, excited to the point of dropping the royal pronoun, simply calling himself ’I’.

Qu Fulan still couldn’t utter a word.

The eunuch standing by noticed this and hurriedly reminded him, "Your Majesty, now that the princess is found, there should be joy."

The Emperor thought so too, and wiped away his tears.

"My dear daughter, blame me for being too excited, hope I didn’t scare you. I was so excited I mistook you for your mother..."

Qu Fulan: "..."

Everyone: "..."

This dear daughter sentiment confirms the Emperor is convinced.

There’s no need for further validation; at the Emperor’s first sight of Qu Fulan, he recognized her as his daughter in every way.

Not to mention, even the tear mole at the corner of her eye matches exactly with her mother’s.

Absolutely genuine, his daughter!

"My dear, all these years I’ve been searching for you, always searching and never finding. Tell me, how have you been living these years, where have you stayed, were you well?"

"Did anyone bully you? Were you warm and fed? Tell me everything honestly, all grievances and troubles, and I’ll handle them for you!" 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

"My dear..."

Seeing the Emperor was about to continue, the eunuch had to softly interrupt, "It’s joyous indeed to reunite with the daughter, but the princess must need an adjustment period, Sire should not rush the questions, there’s time to learn everything."

Only then did the Emperor cease, then couldn’t hold back his laughter, "Heaven must have responded to my prayers, returning my daughter to me! Hahaha! I won’t ask more, but I will immediately announce to the world that you are my daughter!"

As these words fell, everyone around was astonished. Isn’t this too hasty? Though the Emperor is convinced, surely errors could arise, isn’t prudence warranted to thoroughly verify before proclaiming, otherwise a mistake would damage royal dignity and prestige.

Unfortunately, the Emperor refused to be swayed, steadfast in his decision.

Persuasion proved futile.

Qu Fulan had to promptly speak up, "Your Majesty..."

The Emperor listened and showed displeasure, "Dear daughter, you should call me Father."

Qu Fulan: "..." Her lips moved, struggling to articulate the word.

Again the eunuch intervened, reducing the awkwardness, "Your Majesty, give the princess time to adjust."

The Emperor thought it through and wasn’t impatient about being called Father anymore, simply smiling broadly, "My dear, what is it you want to say?"

"This matter is riddled with doubt, much remains to be clarified. I implore Your Majesty to investigate thoroughly before announcing..."

What others feared to voice, Qu Fulan stated, ensuring the Emperor could not take offense.

Upon hearing her suggestion, the Emperor widened his eyes, "No, you are my daughter, undeniably! What doubt exists? Anyone claiming otherwise, I shall have them beheaded! Let none dare speak ill behind my back!"

Qu Fulan: "..."

Everyone: "..."

"The princess’s reasoning stands. While none dare speak openly before Your Majesty, discreet discussions might emerge. Hence, for legitimacy of identity, Your Majesty should proceed diligently, ascertain thoroughly, then announce openly. How does that sound, Sire?" The minister counseled.

Indeed, such a significant matter requires utmost caution, no room for negligence.