Help! The Frosty Noble's Son Is in Love With Me!-Chapter 373: Unacceptable

In the end, the Emperor took the advice and didn’t rush to show off his daughter at the banquet.

He sent someone to deliver the message that the Empress would continue to host the banquet, and he would not attend. Instead, he would hold another farewell banquet for the envoys at a later date as compensation.

Having given these instructions, the Emperor no longer concerned himself with anything else but talking with his daughter.

To be precise, it was more of a one-sided conversation.

Qu Fulan had no experience chatting with an Emperor. Given the suddenness of the situation, she hadn’t been able to recover from the shock, feeling as if a pie had fallen from the sky or she had hit the jackpot, leaving her dizzy.

Who could have imagined that she would start as a low-level maid and end up with the identity of a princess? It was truly a transformation from sparrow to phoenix.

"My dear daughter, you haven’t told your father where you used to live. Was your food good, your clothes adequate? How was your living situation?"

"My dear daughter, your father has prepared a residence for you called Yihua Palace. It’s warm in winter and cool in summer, and the location is unparalleled. You can move in tonight; it’s a palace all your own. No, better to stay in the palace tonight and keep your father company..."

"My dear daughter, you look too thin. You should eat more. Let’s have a meal prepared!"

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The Emperor’s sudden exclamations and inexplicable laughter frequently echoed, leaving the palace maids and eunuchs at the door perplexed, unsure of what was happening.

The news reached the Empress and the concubines’ ears, and it left some with mixed feelings.

Is it true she’s a princess?

Is she really found?

Can it be such a coincidence?

"I heard they directly bestowed Yihua Palace to her..."

The Palace Attendant whispered to Noble Consort Xu, whose face changed at the news; it all happened too fast.

Qiuxi, standing nearby, clearly heard the attendant’s words but said nothing, her expression unreadable, seeming even more composed than the Noble Consort.

The Empress didn’t say much, continuing to focus on the matters of the banquet, as the Emperor had lost interest in it, so she had to pay close attention, for any mistake would reflect on the nation’s dignity.

The concubines had received the news; there are no secrets in the palace. Other ladies and young noblewomen also began to hear murmurs.

The conclusion was clear: Young Lady Pei is indeed a true princess.

This was like throwing a stone into a calm lake, sending ripples all around.

"Young Lady Pei is a true princess?!"

"It can’t be, can it? Is there a mistake somewhere?"

"How could she possibly be the true princess? There has to be a mistake!"

"Hush, don’t speak recklessly. If the Emperor hears, it’s off with our heads."

Some smart ones noticed the crux of the matter.

The truth, real or fake, was up to the Emperor’s word, not something their gossip could determine.

If one wished to question it, they would need to present evidence and clearly relay it to the Emperor. Without evidence, voicing doubts was risky, especially in the royal palace, where a wrong word could endanger one’s family.

So everyone held back their words, not daring to speak too boldly, yet inside, they were as uncomfortable as if being clawed by a cat.

Especially those who previously participated in opposing Qu Fulan and later slandered her; now, it was as if a blade was suspended over their hearts, causing fear.

The idea that the person they resisted might be the princess, the child of the Emperor’s most beloved woman, made their hearts tremble.

If others felt like this, it was even more the case for Mrs. Zhang, who sat there looking extremely displeased.

Definitely not!

She thought adamantly.

There must be a mistake! Otherwise, how could a girl without a background suddenly become a princess? Who would believe it if word got out?

She certainly didn’t.

Mrs. Xiao also didn’t believe it.

She had watched her grow up; how could there be a mistake?

Princess or not a princess, Li Jirou had gone mad, impersonating royal descendants without fear of losing her head.

The envoys, however, were unaware of the deep-rooted palace intrigues. They remained engrossed in the banquet activities, especially the princess, who was impressed by Young Lady Pei’s skills and was keenly gathering information about her, planning to seek her advice the following day.

This banquet ended with everyone harboring their own thoughts.

After returning, everyone started using their networks to probe for the truth.

But how could the truth be so easily uncovered? They could only watch and wait.

Nevertheless, if Young Lady Pei was indeed the true princess, it would be a deadly blow to some, prompting them to fervently hope she wasn’t.

Meanwhile, on the Emperor’s side, from the moment he discovered his daughter until now, though several hours had passed, he still wore an unmistakably joyous expression that couldn’t be concealed.

He directly allowed his daughter to stay in the palace meant for Biyue, "Staying here is the same anyway, as it’s meant for you and your mother."

If it weren’t for wanting to clarify everything and restore his daughter to her rightful identity, the Emperor would have announced it to the world. For now, only his trusted confidants knew; other palace maids and eunuchs were unaware.

Seeing the Emperor bring someone into Biyue Palace, those palace maids and eunuchs were greatly alarmed; what had startled the Emperor into allowing someone to reside there so easily? Many consorts dreamed of living there in the past, only to incur the Emperor’s wrath instead as they failed. Yet now it was casually given to an outsider?

Who was this girl, the Emperor’s new favorite? But it didn’t seem so, as the Emperor’s gaze wasn’t that of a man looking at a woman; it was filled with a father’s love. What was going on?

The Emperor remained delighted, indifferent to others’ thoughts, knowing only that his beloved daughter had returned, ha ha ha ha.

After laughing, seeing that Pei Ji’an was still there, he frowned and said, "It’s late, Minister Pei, you should go back and rest early. Whatever the issue, we can discuss it tomorrow. There’s nothing you need to do here for now."

There was a hint of annoyance in his gaze, annoyed that Pei Ji’an didn’t take the hint to leave early, perfectly allowing them father-daughter reunion time.

Pei Ji’an: "..."

Had the Emperor forgotten something important?

The Chief Eunuch couldn’t help coughing softly, then smiled and spoke, "Your Majesty, Young Lady Pei is still here, where can the Heir Pei go?"

Whether the princess is indeed the princess is still uncertain, but the fact that she is Young Lady Pei is beyond dispute; how could the Emperor let Heir Pei leave while keeping Young Lady Pei?

"Young Lady Pei?" The Emperor furrowed his brow, "Who are you referring to?"

The Chief Eunuch still smiled apologetically, "Your Majesty, have you forgotten? You personally arranged the marriage for Heir Pei; the princess is Young Lady Pei, indeed."

The Emperor seemed to suddenly realize, his mind gradually clearing.

Yes, he had decreed the marriage for Pei Ji’an.

He gave her his daughter?

No, he hadn’t known it was his daughter at the time.

But does it matter now?

The point is his daughter had already married someone.

What worthiness does Pei Ji’an have? 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Suddenly, the Emperor’s eyes looked as if they could cut Pei Ji’an to pieces.

Heavens, he had only just reclaimed his daughter, and she was already married, and it was by his own decree!

He couldn’t accept it!

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