Zhao Heng was left speechless.
He did not answer Verdant Green Maiden's question. He understood that it was not an easy question to answer.
Of course, he did harbor such thoughts in his heart.
"..."
"Call them in."
Verdant Green Maiden said.
There was no point arguing with Zhao Heng alone.
Zhao Heng fell silent. This time, when he called out, he summoned the person outside. Glancing at the panicked figure, he frowned and asked, "Since you were still here, why did you not come in when Zhen called for you earlier? What happened?"
"This..."
The man frowned.
He nervously glanced at Verdant Green Maiden beside him.
The moment Zhao Heng saw that look, he understood what had happened. He took a deep breath.
"Forget it!"
"Go summon Chancellor Wang and Chancellor Li."
"Yes, His Majesty."
The man hurriedly nodded, then withdrew after answering.
In less than half an hour, Li Hang and Wang Qinruo arrived at the imperial study under the attendant's guidance.
Wang Qinruo walked behind Li Hang.
Li Hang was the Privy Council Commissioner, the highest-ranking official in court apart from Lü Mengzheng.
Naturally, Wang Qinruo did not dare walk ahead of him.
"Your servants greet His Majesty!"
"Dispense with the formalities."
Zhao Heng waved a hand. "This is the Imperial Tutor, and beside her is Zhen's younger sister, the Defender of the State Grand Princess."
At those words, surprise flickered in both men's eyes.
Wang Qinruo in particular visibly tensed. He turned with Li Hang to face the two women and clasped his hands in greeting.
"Greetings, Imperial Tutor."
"Greetings, Your Highness the Princess."
"..."
Verdant Green Maiden and Zhao Qingyu did not respond.
Li Hang and Wang Qinruo were left standing there, their expressions somewhat awkward.
Only after a long while did Verdant Green Maiden