However, thinking of Yuan Jun Taoist's seclusion, Ye Jiu couldn't help but feel a bit regretful.
The old Taoist could easily retreat for hundreds of years. Who knows if she will have another chance in this lifetime to meet Yuan Jun Taoist, who has always been of great help to her.
As Ye Jiu was lost in thought, she suddenly felt War King kick her leg. Instinctively, she immediately glared at him.
Then, the Crown Prince's displeased voice came, "Fourth brother, you should really discipline your servant a bit; how dare he stare at his master so rudely."
War King immediately retorted, "I will manage my own people, Crown Prince, no need for you to worry."
Only then did Ye Jiu notice what was happening. As the Emperor arrived, everyone knelt to pay their respects, including War King and Sikong Mo, the Crown Prince, who stood up respectfully to welcome him.
Yet, she was the only one standing firmly behind War King, head held high, making herself an obvious target.
Ye Jiu lamented inwardly, blaming herself for her absent-mindedness. Now, if her disguise as a guard were discovered, it would indeed become the joke of the day.
Immediately, Ye Jiu knelt down, "This servant is entering the palace for the first time, and upon seeing His Majesty, I was overwhelmed with honor and became momentarily stunned. Unintentionally, I offended Your Majesty, and I humbly ask for forgiveness."
Secretly, Ye Jiu suddenly looked up and winked at the obviously angry old Emperor, and then mouthed the word of her name, Jiu!
The angry face of the old Emperor gradually turned to one of confusion, yet the mouthing of Ye Jiu's name was easy to interpret, so he understood instantly.
Looking at Ye Jiu, though her appearance had changed, her figure was unmistakable.
Guessing Ye Jiu's identity, the old Emperor's face showed clear disapproval, but his anger vanished.
His own beloved granddaughter, even if she was acting up, he couldn't expose or punish her. Instead, he had to help cover it up.
To let the old Emperor react this way, not even War King had such privilege; perhaps only Ye Jiu in this world could achieve that.
Immediately, the old Emperor shot a fierce glance at War King and then said, "Today, with the War King's return to the capital, it is a day of great joy. Beloved ministers shouldn't be so solemn, just feel free and at ease."
The old Emperor's words implied that no one should mention the matter any further.
However, the Crown Prince was unwilling to let the matter go so easily, "Father..."
"What? Does the Crown Prince have an opinion on my words?"
With just one rhetorical question, the Crown Prince fell silent, "Your son wouldn't dare."
The Crown Prince's deference finally satisfied the old Emperor, "Alright, it's the palace banquet today. Beloved ministers, please sit." Nᴇw novel chapters are publɪshed on 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝⚑𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖⚑𝕟𝕖𝕥
Although everyone sat down, the supposed ease was just words from the old Emperor; the ministers dared not take it lightly, fearful of making a joke or offending the Emperor.
The Crown Prince also sat down, but his gaze subconsciously drifted towards War King.
Due to their positions, they sat quite close to each other, prompting War King to speak up immediately, "Why is the Crown Prince looking at me like that?"
"Nothing, I just feel it's been far too long since we, the two brothers, have had a chance to sit down and chat," the Crown Prince said with a hint of nostalgia.
War King also smiled, "That's easy. Let's arrange for a nice meal and drinks someday to have a good chat with the Crown Prince."