Chapter 1114: Chapter 1114: Meeting the Former Empress Fu Xiru

Bai Zhi’er looked around.

Just as she expected, she guessed the former Empress’s obsession arose during her time in the palace.

She looked around again: "I’m not familiar with the imperial palace of Great Qin, where could this be?"

Feng Fuce tightly held her hand: "Let’s go outside and see."

However, before they managed to leave the unfamiliar palace hall,

they were surrounded suddenly by dozens of Imperial Guards!

"How dare you! The palace rules forbid palace Servants and guards from having private dealings. In broad daylight, you dare to meet so openly!"

The leading Imperial Guard angrily pointed: "Arrest them and find out which palace they’re from!"

Bai Zhi’er was taken aback.

Unexpectedly, they were initially caught for supposedly meeting secretly!

Feng Fuce’s expression turned cold, and he was somewhat displeased, ready to take action. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

With a flick of his sleeve, a token fell out from it.

It was from Changle Hall.

Everyone around was stunned.

Bai Zhi’er and Feng Fuce were also startled.

But then they became somewhat relieved, realizing that when Xi Yuan had someone fetch clothes, the guard must have taken guard and palace Servant attire from the closest Changle Hall.

Eventually, they were escorted to the Empress.

The former Empress named Fu Xiru was described by Xi Yuan as a dignified and graceful Empress.

But as Bai Zhi’er was brought into the hall and saw the woman on the phoenix throne for the first time, she felt she was as beautiful as a piece of jade!

Fu Xiru wore a phoenix robe of a particularly striking color.

It combined a touch of green from spring with a gentle hint of blue.

Like jade, noble yet exuding an ethereal elegance.

Upon learning what Bai Zhi’er and Feng Fuce had done, Fu Xiru merely looked at them curiously.

The Chief Palace Servant beside her leaned forward, whispering in her ear: "Lady, though these two hold badges from our Changle Hall, they are not our palace Attendants!"

"The badges must be stolen, better have the Imperial Guard send them to prison for questioning!"

Listening to this, Fu Xiru, with her dark eyes, looked at Bai Zhi’er and Feng Fuce.

"Do you know the palace rules forbid palace Servants and guards from private dealings?"

Bai Zhi’er awkwardly smiled: "I don’t know..."

The surrounding palace Attendants cast puzzled glances at her.

How could palace Attendants walking in the palace not know the rules?

Bai Zhi’er quickly corrected herself: "I know."

Fu Xiru watched this young girl change her words twice, while the handsome guard beside her stood protectively in front of her.

It was as if he would fight for her at any moment.

Fu Xiru couldn’t help but let out a slight smile.

She looked at the Imperial Guard behind them: "Well, these are palace Attendants from Changle Hall."

"They made a mistake. I will deal with them myself, you may leave now."

The Imperial Guards were not expecting this outcome.

"But Empress, they violated palace rules..."

Fu Xiru interrupted them: "I’m aware, if the Emperor asks, I will explain myself. You may go now."

"Yes." The Imperial Guards had no choice but to leave.

After they left, Bai Zhi’er, hidden behind Feng Fuce, discreetly glanced at the Empress’s expression.

Fu Xiru smiled slightly: "You two are rather daring, not even asking for my forgiveness by kneeling?"

Feng Fuce responded coldly: "We did nothing wrong."

The Chief Palace Servant beside the Empress immediately reproached: "You impertinent one, how dare you speak to the Lady like that?"

Fu Xiru raised her hand, revealing a mutton jade bracelet on her wrist, elegant and lustrous.

She chuckled softly: "It’s fine, he’s not wrong. Facing the greatest taboo to see someone you like is an act of courage, not something to judge right or wrong."