Baili Zhentao nodded repeatedly in agreement, constantly thinking about how to explain this matter to the emperor.
The most crucial thing was that he himself didn't know!
The selection banquet continued, and the empress suggested that talented women from each household should come forward one by one to perform, thus resolving the previous awkwardness.
Baili Hongzhuang leisurely tasted the palace delicacies, while palace maids and eunuchs shuttled around, presenting delicious snacks from the palace one by one.
Upon seeing this scene, Hei Bai Maqiu seemed to be energized and saliva almost dripped down.
Baili Hongzhuang's mood was obviously good. After instructing the two little guys not to go too far, she let them play as they pleased.
Emperor Beichen sat beside Baili Hongzhuang and smiled lightly. "Aren't you worried at all?"
"What do you think of Baili Zhentao's position in Fengbo Kingdom?"
Baili Hongzhuang raised an eyebrow and put a grape in her mouth.
"It's deeply rooted."
Emperor Beichen smiled, understanding Baili Hongzhuang's meaning with just a single sentence.
It was because of Baili Zhentao's exploits on the battlefield that Fengbo Kingdom was so stable.
Now, Baili Zhentao was the most suitable general to lead the troops into battle, so considering the overall situation, Xuanyuan Yutian wouldn't do anything to him. At most, it would be a minor punishment.
Although Baili Hongzhuang wasn't close to Baili Zhentao, she was still his daughter. Therefore, Baili Hongzhuang's life wouldn't be in danger.
"You've planned it well, but Baili Yuyan is in a pitiful state."
Following Emperor Beichen's gaze, Baili Yuyan was surrounded by a group of women, and even from a distance, he could faintly hear mocking voices.
"Do you sympathize with her?" Baili Hongzhuang asked.
She didn't feel that Baili Yuyan was in a pitiful situation at all. She had only just tasted the bitterness of being ridiculed.
As for her, she had always lived in such an environment.
Even though Baili Yuyan's reputation was currently bad, the General's Manor still hadn't mistreated her. But what about her?
She experienced feast and famine, and even a servant could bully her. Compared to that, Baili Yuyan was already much better off.
Emperor Beichen shook his head. "I don't sympathize with her."
Baili Hongzhuang's eyes slightly narrowed. She thought everyone would feel that Baili Yuyan's situation was extremely pitiful. Emperor Beichen actually had a different opinion?
"But I feel sorry for you."
Emperor Beichen said seriously. When he confirmed Baili Hongzhuang's identity, he also learned about her past life.
It was hard to imagine that the woman before him, who was like a prideful daughter of heaven, had been living in such an environment all this time. No wonder she had no sympathy for Baili Yuyan. If it were him, he would be even more heartless!
Baili Hongzhuang's expression paused. This was the first time she clearly saw Emperor Beichen's seriousness, and it made her feel at a loss, so she could only pretend that nothing was wrong and continue watching the performance.
"My lady, are these grapes delicious?" Emperor Beichen asked teasingly.
Baili Hongzhuang looked at the fruit platter, almost having eaten all the grapes and now holding an empty plate.
"They're not bad." Baili Hongzhuang pretended to be calm.
Emperor Beichen smiled indulgently and placed his own fruit platter in front of Baili Hongzhuang. "Since you like them, then have some more."
Baili Hongzhuang glanced at Emperor Beichen and then continued eating the grapes. Actually... the taste of these grapes was really good!
"Baili Hongzhuang, what kind of trick are you playing!"
Baili Haoxuan quickly walked to Baili Hongzhuang's side, his young face filled with disgust.