Zhou Shixiong pointed to the scar on his face. "Don't just talk up the advantages of our family. Show them my portrait, too."
With a face like his, he had already scared many timid young ladies to tears on the border. He didn't think these delicate, sheltered young ladies would have a much better reaction.
Empress Zhou knew her brother was speaking the truth. She sighed and said, "Later, I'll have an artist visit your residence. When they do, please make time for them to paint your portrait, Brother."
Zhou Shixiong breathed a sigh of relief. "If there's nothing else, I'll leave the palace now. I've already made plans with Old Brother Gu to go out for tea later."
Seeing her brother's heartfelt smile, Empress Zhou smiled in understanding. "You really should relax, Brother. I'll have the artist visit tomorrow, then."
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As Jin Qianqian listened to Qingzhu's report, a bold suspicion took root in her mind.
