Before Kang Wang bade farewell, he personally promised him that if he could ascend to the throne one day, he would marry the legitimate daughter of an aristocratic family as the Empress of the central palace, just like how the previous Emperor married Empress Dowager Yuan back then.
He would let the aristocratic families regain their glory!
As he thought about it, Xiao Shoufu slowly put down the teacup and looked at Yuan Zhe in front of him. He thought about the candidate for the next empress: The next empress couldn't have the surname Yuan anymore.
He stared at Yuan Zhe with a deep gaze for a long time, making Yuan Zhe feel a little uncomfortable. However, he saw Xiao Shoufu suddenly raise his hand and make a gesture. His eyes settled and became especially sharp.
In the next moment, the servant and the old woman serving tea in the hall retreated silently. They didn't even dare to breathe loudly, and they cautiously guarded the eaves outside the hall.
