"Zhu Zhuqing of the Zhu Family greets Your Majesty the Empress."
"Xu Ran greets Your Majesty the Empress."
Xu Ran and Zhu Zhuqing circled the palace a few times before finally arriving at the Empress's palace.
Once they entered the palace, it was as deep as the ocean. With such a heavy siege, it was no wonder that there were so many women who had affairs with imperial physicians and guards in ancient times.
In such an oppressive atmosphere deep in the palace, emotions were stifling. It was fine for the favored concubines, but the other concubines who weren't favored by the emperor could only grieve in silence.
If they couldn't hold it in any longer, it was better to find a man to talk to.
"Zhuqing, Xu Ran, you're here?
And you're calling me so formally?
You should call me aunt. "Zhu Liya looked at Xu Ran through the thin veil, her beautiful eyes twinkling.
She was a little surprised.
In the palace, one couldn't walk around freely.
However, it was precisely in such a serene and quiet environment that her astute ability to read people had been forged.
Although Xu Ran was still young, she could see boundless potential and limitless possibilities in him.
She could tell at a glance that Xu Ran was extraordinary.
As expected of a descendant of the Zhu Family, Xu Ran was truly a talent.
"Aunt."
When Zhu Zhuqing saw this, she let go of Xu Ran's hand and ran behind the veil, intimately sitting on Zhu Liya's couch.
"My Zhuqing has already grown so big." Zhu Liya lovingly stroked Zhu Zhuqing's head, and the two of them started chatting behind the veil.
Xu Ran, on the other hand, stood outside and looked behind the veil.
Through the thin veil, Xu Ran could only vaguely see Zhu Liya's appearance. This Empress wasn't from Zhu Zihao's bloodline. Zhu Liya was only Zhu Zihao's cousin, but she was able to firmly secure the position of Empress. It was clear that she wasn't ordinary.
Because of the Zhu Family's excellent genes, Zhu Liya's figure was also very good, not at all inferior to Zhu Zhuyun and the others. Through the thin gauze curtain, Xu Ran could vaguely see Zhu Liya's exquisite figure.
Behind the veil, an incense burner burned with a pure fragrance, making Zhu Liya and Zhu Zhuqing even more hazy.
In particular, the female voices that constantly sounded from their conversation. Zhuqing's voice was clear and pleasant, while Empress Zhu's was clearly much more charming. Her lingering voice was somewhat enchanting.
If there was a voice control system here, they might not be able to take it.
She was indeed worthy of being the Empress of a country. She was able to grasp a man's thoughts with such means. No wonder she could gain the favor of Emperor Dai. Her means were indeed extraordinary.
Xu Ran's heart itched, and he wanted to extend his mental strength to probe ahead, but he discovered that when his mental strength reached the veil, he was unable to probe past it.
It was as if there was some kind of treasure blocking his spiritual probing.
The Dai Family had presided over the Star Luo Empire for so many years, and as a member of the royal family, it wasn't surprising that they had countless treasures.
After a long time, Zhu Zhuqing walked out and said to Xu Ran, "Xu Ran, my aunt called for you. She said that she has something to tell you. I'll be leaving first and waiting for you outside."
At this moment, Empress Julia was already half lying down on the bed. She seemed to be a little tired … However, her exquisite and curvaceous body gave off a hazy feeling through the veil, which was a fatal attraction to men.
After Zhu Zhuqing left, Julia called out, "Xu Ran, come in."
"Yes." Xu Ran bowed from outside, then slowly walked inside.
F * ck!
This d * mn hazy feeling, it's really …
Xu Ran had reason to suspect Empress Zhu.
Julia was purposely seducing him, but he couldn't find a reason no matter how hard he thought about it.
If Empress Zhu wasn't interested in Emperor Dai, she wouldn't be interested in him, a person she had just met.
At this moment, other than feeling a little itchy in his heart, Xu Ran was also on guard.
Xu Ran was still on guard. He suspected that Empress Zhu was trying to trick him.
However, he couldn't think of a specific reason.
"Cough cough."
"Xu Ran greets Your Majesty."
Xu Ran bowed respectfully again. At this moment, Empress Zhu's jade-like hands were supporting her delicate cheeks. She wore a phoenix coronet on her head and a close-fitting noble robe with a phoenix pattern embroidered on it. She was half lying on her side, facing Xu Ran.
This scene couldn't help but remind him of Gu Yuena.