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When he started speaking, his accent was clearly full of foreign cadence, and his words were filled with endless praise and admiration for the Celestial Empire.

Looking at the ministers around him, some of them had proud and complacent looks on their faces, as if they enjoyed the flattery of the envoys; some of them frowned slightly, secretly wondering what opportunities or troubles these envoys' visit would bring to their country.

Ye Zifen's eyes inadvertently swept across the boxes that were regarded as treasures by everyone, and she secretly guessed the true value of the things hidden in them.

At this moment, the foreign envoy's voice sounded clearly again.

With a slightly proud tone, he talked endlessly about the unique customs and culture of their country.

From the magnificent mountain and river scenery to the rich and colorful folk culture, every detail is depicted vividly, as if a colorful painting is presented to everyone.

Then, the foreign envoys changed the subject and began to express their eager anticipation for trade with their country.

He elaborated in detail on the various benefits that trade between the two sides could bring, including economic prosperity, cultural exchanges, etc.

On the other hand, although Ye Zifen seemed to be listening to the words of the foreign envoy, her mind had actually drifted elsewhere.

At this moment, her attention was completely focused on the situation in the harem and the emperor's children.

Looking around, the concubines in the harem are competing with each other for beauty. Each of them has an exquisite makeup, as delicate and charming as a lotus emerging from the water; they are dressed in gorgeous clothes, shining brightly, dazzling. These concubines are either whispering to each other, discussing interesting topics; or smiling, gazing gracefully ahead, showing a noble and elegant temperament.

Looking at the emperor's children, they were also sitting upright in their seats.

Some of the children looked serious and sat upright, just like little adults; others seemed more lively, looking around from time to time, revealing their innocent nature.

Ye Zifen observed the group of children attentively, especially the princes who became her main focus.

Because she knew very well that if she could gain the favor of the retired emperor, then this prince would most likely inherit the throne in the future and thus possess supreme power.

Therefore, she had to take a good look to see if there was any prince who had such potential.

Her eyes first locked onto the eldest prince.

The eldest prince was tall and his posture was as straight as a pine tree. He stood out from the crowd like a crane among chickens.

There is an innate heroic spirit between his eyebrows, which makes people look at him sideways.

With every gesture, he exudes a strong confidence and majesty, as if he was born to be a leader.

However, when Ye Zifen looked closely, she found that there seemed to be a hint of impatience in the eldest prince's eyes, and in comparison, he lacked the calmness and restraint he should have.

This subtle change made Ye Zifen frown slightly, thinking to herself: "With such a temperament, I'm afraid it's difficult for him to take on such a big responsibility..."

The second prince showed a completely different attitude. His face was as warm and gentle as the spring sun, and there was always a faint smile on the corners of his mouth.

Whenever he communicated with others, he always showed extraordinary politeness, and his every move and gesture even had some of the demeanor of a former emperor.

However, in Ye Zifen's opinion, the Second Prince's gentleness seemed too strong, as if it had been carefully carved and deliberately created.

In comparison, the Third Prince was still young and had not yet gotten rid of his innocence and immaturity, so he inevitably felt a little uneasy when surrounded by a crowd of people.

However, from the depths of his bright eyes, a light of extraordinary intelligence would flash from time to time, like the bright stars in the night sky.

The fourth prince seemed much calmer and more reserved. Usually taciturn, he would always stand quietly by the side, silently observing everything that happened around him.

His eyes, as deep as a pool of water, make it difficult to see his true inner thoughts. He is like a mystery that is hidden deep inside.

As for the fifth prince, he can be regarded as an active figure among all the princes.

He was like a happy little bird, flying freely among the crowd and playing and frolicking with everyone.

Despite this, his overly lively behavior makes him seem a little frivolous at times, lacking the stability he should have.

You know, the current emperor doesn't have that many princes, and it's even more so if you compare it with the emperor emeritus.

But even so, two of the princes have already reached adulthood, and two of them are old enough to marry and start a family.

In this case, it can be imagined that the talent show will not be too far away.

At this moment, Zhang Gaoyi's strong and powerful arm gently touched Ye Zifen who was sitting next to him.

After Ye Zifen felt the touch, she slowly turned her head, stared at Zhang Gaoyi with her beautiful eyes, and asked softly, "What's wrong?"

Zhang Gaoyi raised his lips slightly, revealing a caring smile, and said gently: "Why are you always staring at other places? You haven't even had time to look at the food today! Look, the dish just served is steaming hot and smells delicious. You should at least have a few bites to fill your stomach first. When we get home, we can have a good meal comfortably and peacefully."

Ye Zifen nodded slightly to show her agreement, and then curiously asked Zhang Gaoyi: "But then again, why are you following the emperor all day? Logically speaking, you should be responsible for the security of the entire palace."

Zhang Gaoyi heard this and a trace of helplessness appeared on his face. He lowered his voice and explained, "Alas, there is nothing we can do about it. The emperor is worried and has specially ordered me to protect his safety today."

Hearing this, Ye Zifen couldn't help but frown, with a puzzled look in her eyes. She questioned, "Oh, isn't the emperor too cautious? You have already arranged all the security measures. Could it be possible that a huge chaos could suddenly happen in this huge palace? If it was the emperor emeritus, he would never have made such a request. The emperor emeritus has extraordinary courage and insight!"

Zhang Gaoyi quickly stretched out his hand and made a gesture of silence, then lowered his voice again, his expression became a little solemn, and responded in a low voice: "Shh... keep your voice down. This matter is not easy to say! Recently, the situation inside and outside the court has been complicated, and various forces are competing secretly. So it is understandable that the emperor is so cautious and treading on thin ice. After all, it is always right to be more cautious."