The morning light was slightly dewy, and a thin layer of light shone on it. Golden smoke and dew, red gauze, spring morning light dew, twilight and sunrise, the wind blew a thin fragrance.
When Lou Huan woke up, she rubbed her sleepy eyes and saw that the maidservant was changing Qi Mu's clothes. She blushed. This was supposed to be her duty. She said lightly," Lou Huan, you're being rude."”
Qi Mu saw her casual actions after she woke up and smiled faintly." It's alright. I told them not to call you. I'll wait for you outside."”
"Alright."
"Wangfei, what do you think of this red peony dress? Wangfei was so beautiful, she would definitely be able to outshine all the other beauties.”
Lou Huan thought about it and shook her head." No."”
Today was the day they would enter the palace together to meet the Empress Dowager. Although it was important, she still gave up her gold ornaments and fine clothes. In the eyes of the people in the palace, she was just a merchant's daughter. No matter how much money was added, it would not change this fact. Instead, she would be gossiped about. Since that was the case, it was better to follow her own preferences, as long as she did not break the rules.
She got someone to change into a snow-green palace dress. Her long hair was tied up casually with a jade hairpin of the same color. Her makeup was clear, making her look even more elegant and tranquil. She condensed the spirit of the Han River and the grace of the green mountains.
"Your Highness, sorry to keep you waiting." Her soft words were gentle and polite.
"Yes." Qi Mu replied lightly. Seeing her snow-green palace dress, which had a unique style and charm, he knew that his wife was really intelligent.
"Your highness, isn't the princess too simple and clean? I'm afraid the Empress Dowager won't like it.”Sun He, who was serving Qi Mu, carefully reminded him. The princess 'family background was a bit worse than the other princes' wives, so now that she was meeting the Empress Dowager, she should dress up to win the Empress Dowager's favor.
"Sun He, do you think it's not good?" Qi Mu asked nonchalantly.
" This…" Sun He lowered his head and remained silent. There was no doubt about the beauty of the new princess consort. Perhaps only such a beautiful woman could match up to his master. How could she not look good dressed like this? She was even more beautiful than the fairy from the sky. However, he did not know what the empress dowager would think when she saw her.
"That's right, Imperial Grandmother won't care too much.”Royal Grandmother was such a shrewd person. How could she be so shallow and judge a person based on her clothes? Moreover, Lou Huan's seemingly plain clothes were priceless and hard to find. He smiled and walked to Lou Huan's side." Let's go."”
Lou Huan followed beside Qi Mu and asked softly," Your Highness, how should I face the Empress Dowager later?”Today was a very important day. He would probably have to play the role he had decided on in the future. This was something that he was familiar with, whether it was the timid Fifth Miss in the Lou Manor, or the charming Huo Shui in Weiyang Restaurant, or...
"Huan 'er, you just have to be yourself.”Qi Mu held her hand and wrapped his warm palm around her jade-like hand.
Lou Huan was stunned. There was a crack on her face. No one had ever told her that she could just be herself, not even her mother or her third brother.
He said," Huan 'er, I'll make you the happiest woman in the Qi Dynasty." He wasn't trying to coax her, he was really trying to do it.
The Imperial Palace was majestic and resplendent. Every part of it was exquisite and exquisite, showing the style of the royal family. It was the solemnity and grandeur that had been deposited bit by bit in history. Nothing could compare to it. Only the Imperial Palace could have such a terrifying aura.
The Empress Dowager lived in the Qing Ning Palace. As the name suggested, the Qing Ning Palace was quiet and peaceful. The Empress Dowager was not present at the wedding yesterday, so Lou Huan was a little wary of this old lady she had never met before. After all, a woman in the position of the Empress Dowager was not an ordinary person.
"Seventh Prince and Seventh Princess Consort have arrived." Following the eunuch's order, the two of them slowly walked to the main hall.
"Grandson greets Imperial Grandmother. Imperial Grandmother is in good health.”
The Empress Dowager was already in her sixties this year, but her well-maintained face made her look like she was only in her forties. It was not difficult to see her beautiful and moving demeanor back then. After hearing Qi Mu's voice, she laughed happily." Come, Mu 'er, come to Imperial Grandmother."”
Lou Huan lowered her head and stood quietly. The Empress Dowager was very happy to see Qi Mu, but from the beginning to the end, she did not look at her. She was probably dissatisfied with her.
The empress dowager grabbed Qi Mu and nagged for a long time. Everyone saw some clues but did not dare to speak.
"Imperial grandmother, don't you want to see your grandson's wangfei?”Qi Mu spoke softly, interrupting the Empress Dowager's long speech.
It was not that the Empress Dowager did not know that Lou Huan had come, but she did not like her granddaughter-in-law. Originally, she had always thought highly of the girl from the Yang family, and the two of them were in love. However, Empress Zhao beat her to it and appointed her to Yin 'er. It was fine, there must be other women who could match her outstanding grandson. However, in the end, she married Lou Huan. It was fine that she was the daughter of a merchant, but she was also said to be an extremely indecisive and weak girl. Looking at her today, she was dressed in plain clothes and had her head lowered. She was probably a merchant's daughter, and it was difficult for her to enter the elegant hall.
"Oh, this widow has not seen Mu 'er for a long time and has spoken too much.”This sentence showed the difference between close and distant. The Empress Dowager used this sentence to directly declare her dissatisfaction.
Empress Zhao was bright and elegant. She smiled brightly and sarcastically. The Seven Kings were the first young masters and were full of charm. They had always had beautiful women around them. However, they did not expect such a woman to catch the Seven Kings 'eyes. They really could not marry Yang Xianwan. Instead, they were nitpicking.
"The Empress Dowager has a deep relationship with His Highness 'grandfather and grandson, so it's normal for them to talk a little more when they meet. Kuang Huan' er is a junior, so it's only natural for her to wait for an elder.”His words were clear and polite, making people feel extremely comfortable. After he finished speaking, he raised his head and a faint smile appeared on his lips.
Since Qi Mu wanted her to be herself, then she didn't need to hide and suppress her true nature anymore.
The Empress Dowager could hear the four parts of her words, three parts gorgeous, two parts pretty and one part cold, which made her feel very comfortable. She also saw Lou Huan's face, snow-white skin, graceful and graceful. Her tranquil expression was neither servile nor overbearing. At this moment, her simple and elegant clothes made her look exceptionally bright and beautiful, faintly carrying a world-class charm.
Emperor Zhao smiled. Yesterday, he had only seen her graceful figure. He did not expect that it was really as Consort Shu had said. Her appearance was so beautiful that it could not be forced." Mother, I see that Huan 'er's appearance is not inferior to Wan' er's. It can be said that one day and one month, moving and still, they reflect each other."”
"Daughter-in-law, you look right. It is said that among the five daughters of the Lou family, the fifth miss is the most beautiful. It is a pity that she was born in Jiangnan Flower City. If she was in the capital, she would definitely be able to compete with that child Wan 'er.”Empress Zhao smiled kindly and helped. Only she knew the coldness in her eyes. Her appearance really lived up to her reputation. However, the so-called rumors of cowardice were not true at all. How could an ordinary woman say that?
Lou Huan remained calm and collected. Empress Zhao's words were so powerful. On the surface, she was helping the Emperor, but on the inside, she was insinuating that she came from a merchant family and could not be compared to the Crown Princess 'family background.
"Your name is Lou Huan? Which Huan?" The empress dowager asked in confusion. She no longer had any initial dislike for her. It seemed that rumors were still rumors and could not be trusted.
She smiled lightly and replied," Replying to the Empress Dowager, it was taken from the waist of the Chu Palace.”
"She's really light and elegant. Since you're Mu 'er's wife, don't call her Empress Dowager. Just call her Imperial Grandmother.”At this moment, the Empress Dowager's eyes were filled with love. It seemed that other than Yang Xianwan, there were still other outstanding women who could match up to her precious grandson. Let's not compare looks, just in terms of the elegance and charm, that Yang family girl could not compare.
"Yes, Imperial Grandmother."
"Mother, daughter-in-law finally knows why the seven kings appointed him. After seeing him today, he is indeed a lovable child.”
Lou Huan sighed in her heart at Empress Zhao's sharp words. Everyone in the palace knew about the matter between the Seven Princes and Yang Xianwan. She had broken up the lovebirds, yet she still mentioned it here. Was it sarcasm or sarcasm? However, the power behind her being able to exclude everyone's opinions, propose for the Crown Prince, and convince the Emperor was not to be underestimated.
Qi Mu, who had been standing quietly, smiled faintly like a smudged ink mark." Mother is right. It's my blessing to be able to marry a virtuous wife like Huan 'er."”
"Mu 'er's birth mother passed away early. You have to take care of him in the future. Mu 'er, you too. Since you're married, you can't mess around like before.”The Empress Dowager's eyes were filled with love and affection. Mu 'er's mother was her niece, and she had a pure heart. She loved her mother very much. If she hadn't left early, it wouldn't have been Zhao Siyan's turn to enter the palace.
At the mention of the late Empress, Emperor Zhao and Qi Mu both felt sad, but Empress Zhao's gentle eyes hid a hint of sarcasm.
"Your son understands." His clear eyes concealed some melancholy. He gently held Lou Huan's hand, as if he was trying to calm his turbulent mood.
"Huan 'er, now that you're a princess consort, your status is different. Every action represents the dignity of the royal family. You have to pay attention to your words and deeds, understand?”Empress Zhao retracted the mockery in her eyes and changed into a dignified expression as she said seriously.
Lou Huan bowed and spoke very respectfully." Your son will remember Mother's teachings.”
The Empress Dowager looked at him and liked him even more. Although his family background was not satisfactory, he was still from a big family and his upbringing was not bad at all.
"Mu 'er, it's almost New Year's Eve. You and Huan' er should stay in the palace for a few days.”The Empress Dowager took Qi Mu and Lou Huan's hands and said with a smile," Today, all of you brothers are gathered in the Eastern Palace. Mu 'er, you should go and join in the fun and get to know each other."”
The two of them bowed to the Empress Dowager, the Emperor, and the Empress before leaving the Qing Ning Palace.
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