"The Empress Dowager has arrived, the Emperor has arrived, King Zhou has arrived…"
A sharp voice came from outside, and the noisy hall was so quiet that one could even hear a pin drop.
A bright yellow light entered the hall, bringing with it a dazzling light.
The man wore a crown on his head, and a few strands of black hair fell by his ears, fluttering in the wind. His facial features were as sharp as a knife, his eyebrows were like sharp swords, and his eyes were like bright stars. His nose bridge was high and his thin lips were slightly pursed. He wore a brocade robe embroidered with flying dragons and a jade belt inlaid with gems. He wore gold-lined boots and looked very heroic and proud.
He was holding the Empress Dowager, who was still peerless despite her age. Her hair was tied up high and she wore a pearl hairpin on her head. She had a beautiful face and gentle eyes. She wore a red brocade robe and looked very noble.
On the other side of the Empress Dowager, Xuan Ang Zhou was also holding her arm. He was wearing a golden robe with a crescent moon on it. His face was like jade, his bright eyes were smiling, his black hair was fluttering in the wind, and his clothes were dancing with his steps, making him look like a banished immortal.
"Long live the emperor, long live the empress dowager, long live the prince.”
Deafening cheers sounded the moment the two of them stepped in. Everyone bowed.
"Rise."
Xuanyuan Ye waved his hand and said coldly. Together with Xuanyuan Zhou, they supported their mother as they walked up the hall. When they walked past Leng Wanwan, the two brothers 'gazes landed on her.
Leng Wanwan didn't lower her head the entire time. Her black gem-like gaze met the two of them directly. When she saw Xuanyuan Ye, she was surprised. However, he instantly regained his calm. No wonder when they met at Yuexiang Pavilion, they felt that he had a tyrannical domineering aura, a haughty look, and a habit of giving orders. Indeed, they were not wrong. He was actually that legendary young emperor.
Xuanyuan Ye's gaze was deep as he looked at Leng Wanwan. He did not miss her surprise. Hehe, now that you know my identity, how will you react? He was looking forward to it.
He stared at her, only to see that she was only surprised for a moment before she regained her composure. His deep eyes flickered. He didn't expect her to be so calm. Was she not afraid that he would punish her? Just based on her actions in Yuexiang Pavilion that offended Long Yan, she could be sentenced to beheading. His curiosity about her grew. Was she pretending to be calm or was she really fearless?
Xuanyuan Zhou's clear eyes reflected Leng Wanwan's petite figure. The corners of his mouth curled up, and his smile was gentle. He had been too busy recently and had not seen her for more than a month.。。However, her figure was never blurred in his mind. Instead, she often jumped out when he was free. It was so clear, as if it was right before his eyes. It was as if there was an invisible thread pulling him to believe her. Occasionally, he would wonder if he was lovesick. However, after this thought flashed through her mind, she laughed at herself. She was still a child, how could she miss her? He missed her, just like how he missed his sister. He told himself so to find a reason for himself. But why did she feel uneasy when she saw her Imperial Brother and her eyes meet? It seemed like he was about to lose something? Her royal brother looked at her with such a special gaze, even with a sense of familiarity. Could it be that they also knew each other?
The two brothers each had their own thoughts as they supported the Empress Dowager to the palace.
Xuanyuan Ye sat on the golden dragon throne. Beside him sat the main character of the day, the empress dowager. Xuanyuan Zhou sat on the lower left side of Xuanyuan Ye. He raised his eyes and saw Leng Wanwan diagonally opposite him.
It was him!
Chu Yuheng's gaze was stunned. He was originally curious about what the rumored young emperor looked like. Who would have thought that he would see the purple-robed man he had met at Yuexiang Pavilion. His well-defined hands clenched tightly into his palms. He had not forgotten the hatred from that day. He had been thinking that if he met that man again, he would not let him off easily. Who knew that his enemy was right in front of him today, and he actually bowed to him. Deep shock and disbelief churned in his heart as he sat down with everyone in a daze.
"Today is aijia's birthday, everyone can congratulate together, aijia is very happy, everyone need not be restrained.”The empress dowager elegantly waved her hand, her voice like pearls falling onto a plate, mellow and pleasant to the ears.
"Thank you, Empress Dowager." Everyone bowed again before taking their seats.
"Emperor, the banquet can begin.”the empress dowager said to her son.
"Yes." Xuanyuan Ye no longer looked cold and arrogant towards his mother. His expression softened. He turned around and whispered to Xu Mao.
"Let the banquet begin." Xu Mao stood in the hall with a horsetail whisk in his hand and said in a sharp voice. Another group of dancers in colorful dresses walked in. Each of them waved their sleeves and robes, dancing gracefully.
"Mother, your son wishes you a happy birthday and good health.”Xuanyuan Zhou was the first to stand up and raise his wine cup to salute the empress dowager.
"Alright, alright." The empress dowager raised her cup and drank with him, her eyes revealing her mother's love.
"Empress Dowager, ChenQie also wishes you all the best and peace.”Jiang Wanwan, who was dressed in a blue robe, stood up. Her exquisite face was gentle, and her watery eyes were smiling. She looked very obedient.
"Alright, Wan 'er is thoughtful." The empress dowager looked at her with satisfaction. Wan 'er was both a daughter-in-law and a niece. She was intelligent and had a heart of gold, and was the best candidate for the empress.
"Empress Dowager, ChenQie has arranged a song to wish you good health.”Seeing that Jiang Wanwan had beaten her to it again, Lin Yaru gritted her teeth in hatred. However, her expression was as gentle as water, and she did not reveal anything.
"Oh, Ya Fei also wants to play a song. Good, aijia has ears today.”The Grand Emperor smiled, his expression still benevolent.
Lin Yaru bowed elegantly and walked to the piano that she had prepared earlier. Her slender fingers gently plucked the strings, and a pleasant tune poured out. It was like a hundred phoenixes chirping together, or like a stream flowing…
After the song ended, everyone was already intoxicated.
"Good song." The Grand Emperor nodded in satisfaction." Ya Fei's song has been lingering in my ears for three days.”
"Empress Dowager praises me, ChenQie does not deserve it.”Lin Yaru had a faint smile on her face, but she was very proud of herself.
"Empress Dowager, all the sisters have gifts. I would also like to dance and wish you happiness like the East Sea and longevity like the South Mountain.”Bai Meiniang had never been used to Lin Yaru's two-faced nature. Her eyebrows twitched as she shot a provocative sideways glance at the smug Lin Yaru.
"Oh, Concubine Mei also wants to dance?" The Empress Dowager smiled." Then this widow has truly enjoyed both hearing and seeing today.”
Concubine Mei smiled charmingly and moved like a willow. As her clothes fluttered, a slender and voluptuous figure stood in the middle of the hall. She elegantly bowed to the Emperor and Empress Dowager. Her cherry lips parted slightly.
"Empress Dowager, ChenQie's dance is lacking a flute accompaniment.”
"Reporting to the Empress Dowager, the Minister of Personnel's Second Young Master's flute is like the sound of nature.”The Prime Minister stood up. He was wearing a silk robe embroidered with golden edges. His lips were slightly raised and he had a faint smile on his face. He had an elegant posture.
"Oh?" Xuanyuan Ye raised his eyebrows." In that case, I want to hear it too."”He glanced sideways at the empress dowager and smiled, but his eyes had been paying attention to Leng Wanwan's reaction. Everyone was happy, but she was still eating and drinking alone, very comfortable.
"It is my son's honor to be able to play the accompaniment for Lady Mei Fei.”The Minister of Official Personnel Affairs also stood up and cupped his hands.
Su Zhan's clear eyes stared at Leng Yue 'er as he smiled gently. Then, he walked to the side and took the jade flute from the eunuch. His well-defined fingers held the flute to his lips. His eyes were smiling, and his white robe fluttered in the wind. He was very handsome and elegant.
Many of the daughters of the officials secretly blushed. Although this Young Master Su had yet to be appointed an official, his father was the prime minister's favorite student. It was likely that his future would be bright. Looking at his elegant and refined demeanor, her heart could not help but beat faster.
Leng Yue 'er was stunned. Her clear eyes only had Su Zhan's figure. He thought that Xuanyuan Zhou, who was once fascinated by him, could be called a handsome figure like a banished immortal, but today he knew that he was not inferior to him.
Bai Meiniang gave Su Zhan a look, and Su Zhan was stunned. A graceful dance and a pleasant flute sound rose at the same time. Although it was the first time the two of them worked together, they had a tacit understanding. A dance and a flute, the dance is beautiful.
The crowd saw the colorful veils dancing in the air, and a smile blossoming like a flower. Listening to the long melody of the flute, they were all intoxicated, as if they were immersed in a fairyland.
The dance stopped, and the flute stopped.
The applause was thunderous and the cheers were endless.
"Good dance, good flute." The empress dowager was full of praise as she looked back at Xuanyuan Ye and smiled. "Emperor, Concubine Mei is truly capable of toppling cities with a single dance. No wonder you dote on her so much.”
Xuanyuan Ye smiled and didn't say anything, but his eyes were cold.
As soon as the Empress Dowager spoke, Mei Fei was naturally full of pride. The other concubines 'expressions changed, and their eyes shot straight at Bai Meiniang like arrows.
"Concubine Mei's dance is like Flying Sparrow Zhao, and Young Master Su's flute is truly extraordinary.”Xuanyuan Zhou laughed as well.
"Your Highness, you flatter me." Su Zhan smiled calmly.
"My son, isn't the Ye Liao Kingdom going to marry my Tianyao Kingdom?”The Empress Dowager smiled." This widow sees that Su Zhanzi is a talented person and is a good candidate for the Prince Consort.”
The Empress Dowager's words shocked everyone.
The Prime Minister and the Minister of Official Personnel were delighted, while the others were envious and jealous.
Su Zhan's smile froze as he was stunned.
Bing Yue 'er's pretty face paled and she was stunned.
Leng Peiyuan's action of raising his cup froze. Leng Wanwan and Chu Yuheng both raised their eyebrows. It seemed like things were getting serious.
"Mother's words are reasonable." Xuanyuan Ye pondered for a moment. This Su Zhan was really suitable for people to stay far away. Putting aside his outstanding talent, his father, the Minister of Personnel, was on the same level as the Prime Minister, but he was loyal to the court. If he married the princess, it would be more advantageous for him to monitor Ye Liao.
"This one will issue a decree today to appoint Su Zhan as the Minister of War and to marry Princess Ye Liao.”
"Congratulations Minister, congratulations Young Master Su.”
“……”
Everyone stood up and congratulated them.
"Your Majesty…"
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