Rebirth: So what if my husband is a little crazy? He loves me.

Chapter 417 List of Husbands

Dan Palace.

"Your Majesty, no outsiders have been to the Consort's palace, and the palace staff have been questioned and investigated one by one. No one has been found to have illicitly exchanged goods with outsiders, and no drugs have been found," the Imperial Guard Commander reported.

Bai Wuyou sat calmly behind the alchemy furnace, dressed in a Taoist robe with an air of otherworldly elegance, and was not surprised to hear this.

To ensure everything went perfectly, he personally administered the poison; how could anyone have discovered the deception?

With his current understanding of the palace layout, he could kill the imperial concubine without anyone noticing, let alone poison her.

But their master said that things shouldn't be blown out of proportion, and that making a big fuss would backfire.

He didn't quite understand, but following orders was ultimately the right thing to do.

Emperor Cheng also looked knowing: "There's no need to investigate further. Just send a few people to interrogate him."

This means they are just going to appease the imperial concubine.

He knew in his heart that this was a tactic often used by Consort Zheng.

After the commander of the Imperial Guards left, a eunuch came to report: "Your Majesty, Lord Shen is waiting outside the palace."

"Let him in." Emperor Cheng shook his Taoist robe and stepped down from the dragon throne.

Bai Wuyou's mind stirred, and she decided to listen carefully to the following conversation.

Shen Zizai bowed and was helped up by Emperor Cheng, who said, "Sit down, old friend. It's been a long time since I've spoken to you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Being offered a seat was a common occurrence for Shen Zizai.

The two had been friends since childhood, and the Shen family had been civil officials for generations. Although they had more influence, they were not involved in rebellion and were rarely feared by the imperial power.

"After all these years, you still don't look old." Emperor Cheng also sat on the chair below, looking Shen Zizai up and down: "I can't compare to you. Family matters alone give me a headache."

"Your Majesty's tireless efforts for the country are a great blessing to the Great Zhao Dynasty."

"Stop flattering me, you old codger, who knows what you're saying about me behind my back," Emperor Cheng said with a smile, waving his hand.

"Your subject dares not."

"There's nothing you wouldn't dare to do, don't I know that?" Emperor Cheng said, then added, "Let's not be so polite. Yesterday, the Empress reminded me that Yue'er is of marriageable age. As her father, have you found a suitable match for her?"

Shen Zizai knew it was about this matter, and immediately cupped his hands and said, "The child has his own ideas, and no one has come to propose marriage. I think this matter cannot be rushed."

"With the prestige of your Shen family, no ordinary person would dare to come and propose marriage."

"Your Majesty is joking." Shen Zizai pondered to himself, since it was the Empress who brought it up, could it be that she was going to bestow a marriage upon the Fourteenth Prince?

He did not want his daughter to join the royal family, especially a legitimate son like the fourteenth prince.

However, if the emperor brings it up, he will still need to consult his daughter's opinion.

Judging from the emperor's attitude, it must have been more than just an imperial decree; it was likely a matter of discussion.

"Since you, as the father, are not concerned, then I will have to step in. The Empress has selected several men of noble status, with excellent character and family background. Which one do you prefer?"

Emperor Cheng waved his hand, and immediately a young eunuch presented a memorial.

Shen Zizai was somewhat surprised to hear this. Wasn't it the Fourteenth Prince?

When he opened the memorial, his heart sank. It was indeed a noble family, but the people on the list were all mediocre and dissolute, not worthy of his daughter at all.

Emperor Cheng observed his expression, awaiting his reply.

"Your Majesty and Your Highness thank you for your help." Shen Zizai stood up and bowed, his manner becoming somewhat distant and polite. "However, I cannot make the decision on the marriage alone. I must return and discuss it with my wife and daughter before making a final decision."