Chapter 48

After the two knelt and paid their respects, the Empress Dowager kindly told them to rise.

It was Rong Xi's first time entering the palace, yet he showed no sign of nervousness. Standing in the hall, he was like lush green bamboo—calm, elegant, and serene.

"You are Rong Dalang?" the Empress Dowager asked.

Rong Xi lowered his head and answered steadily, "This commoner is Rong Xi. May Your Majesty enjoy health and peace."

"A handsome young man indeed." The Empress Dowager's smile deepened as she suddenly asked, "Are you married?"

Author's Note:

The Empress Dowager was probably a mom fan, hahahahaha!

PS: The official title has been changed to "Everyone Loves the Rong Clan's Son." It's a little better than "Little Cannon Fodder." Changing the title of a VIP novel is quite troublesome, and I can't do it myself—it requires an editor's help. I couldn't bear to trouble her again, so this will do!

Chapter 48

"Replying to Your Majesty, this commoner has never married."

After Rong Xi answered respectfully, the Empress Dowager was about to ask more when a voice drifted in from outside the hall, carrying a hint of amusement.

"Mother, are you planning to arrange a match for Eldest Brother?"

The young emperor entered the hall. The hem of his robe fell into Rong Xi's sight—black fabric edged with golden thread, solemn and supremely noble.

Rong Xi was about to salute when the emperor excused him from the ceremony and said with a smile, "It has been a long time, Rong Dalang."

"You know Eldest Brother?" the Empress Dowager asked in surprise.

She knew nothing of what had happened at Rong Residence.

The emperor laughed freely. "Mother, you do not know. When my elder brother and I met with disaster, it was fortunate that Eldest Brother kindly