Si Wenming couldn't help but laugh out loud, and flicked her forehead, "I'm not afraid, I'm just afraid that Yu Xiang will be embarrassed."

"Hurry up and tell me!" Yu Xiaoqiao glanced at him and pulled her arm.

Si Wenming said slowly, "The Queen Mother is forty-seven years old. She was originally the late Emperor's Concubine Xi. Twenty-three years ago, the Crown Prince launched a mutiny to force the late Emperor to abdicate. After the late Emperor narrowly escaped death and quelled the rebellion, he made the current Emperor the Crown Prince. Concubine Xi became the Queen Mother because of her son. She is kind and believes in Buddhism. She has a gentle personality and does not like luxury. She loves listening to music and raising pets."

"Being a widow in your twenties, even if you are rich and powerful, it is still cold and lonely in the palace. It is really not easy!" Yu Xiaoqiao sighed sadly while chewing an orange.

As he said this, he opened his mouth, waiting for Si Wenming to feed him oranges.

Si Wenming quickly stuffed the orange into her mouth and said softly, "You are the only one who said that. Most people in the world see her wealth and splendor in front of others, but few understand that she is also sad and miserable behind the scenes."

"If you want to wear the crown, you must bear its weight. The emperor's heart is filled with grievances, and so is the empress dowager. It is even more difficult for women in the vortex of power." Yu Xiaoqiao spat out orange seeds, sadness flashing in her eyes.

I don't know what he was thinking of, but he suddenly beamed with joy and said, "You are the best. Power is temporary, but capital is forever."

Si Wenming's eyes were filled with surprise, as brilliant as the stars, "Merchants have a low status, do you not mind?"

"If you have to fight through blood and swords, I'd rather you be a rich and idle person. Besides, I think doing business is pretty good... Without being modest, you're the boss in our place, invincible!"

Si Wenming burst into laughter beside him.

Yu Xiaoqiao was so excited that she continued, "The people chasing you are lining up from Haojing to Paris. If I were buried in the long line of people chasing you, I wouldn't be able to see you even with a magnifying glass."

"Only you would say this, and only you would feel this way... It's so good to have you!" Si Wenming took her hand.

As he spoke, a layer of water seemed to cover his eyes.

Yu Xiaoqiao hugged him and patted his back, "Encourage him, come on!"

Immediately, he sang: "You are the light, you are the electricity, you are the only myth... You dominate, I worship, there is no better way... You are my superstar!"

Si Wenming watched quietly, smiling softly. She never asked questions about things she didn't understand or found strange.

You are making noise and he is laughing, this is the taste of happiness!

The next day, Yu Xiaoqiao told Feng Zisu and Yu Chuwan the information.

After Feng Zisu heard this, she frowned slightly and said, "I still don't know what to give!"

"What should we do?" Yu Chuwan also pouted.

The three of them stared at each other, without any idea.

In the evening, Li Lingyan came to teach her how to paint.

Yu Xiaoqiao poured tea and water for Li Lingyan.

Li Lingyan trembled and almost dropped the cup. "Aunt, what have I done wrong? Please tell me what I need."

"What does the Queen Mother like?" Yu Xiaoqiao clapped her hands, shook her skirt, and asked in a cute manner.

Li Lingyan was drinking tea and almost choked when he heard her say this. "Oh, I'm scared to death. Is that all?"

Yu Xiaoqiao nodded and blinked her innocent eyes.

Li Lingyan glanced at the teacup and said, "Pour the tea!"

Yu Xiaoqiao happily filled the cup.

Li Lingyan pointed to his mouth and said, "My mouth tastes bitter!"

Yu Xiaoqiao quickly peeled the orange and stuffed it into his mouth.

"Ouch, my waist hurts a little!" Li Lingyan held his waist and said with a wink.

Yu Xiaoqiao ran over and gave him a massage on the waist.

"My legs are cramping." Li Lingyan suddenly put his legs on the armchair.

Yu Xiaoqiao pushed her legs down and said in a pretended angry tone, "Hurry up and tell me!"

"The Queen Mother has recently become obsessed with growing flowers. She has a pot of flower called Mei'er, and she loves it very much." Li Lingyan smiled mysteriously.

Yu Xiaoqiao nodded thoughtfully.

So, the three of them took advantage of their day off to stroll around the East Market, pick things in the West Market, look around in the South Market, and choose things in the North Market.

By dusk, they returned home with bags full of goods.

I spread out the things on the table and found that none of them was elegant.

Yu Xiaoqiao rubbed his temples with both hands, as if he was resting in thought, and made a loud noise.

"Aha!"

"Got it! The older you get, the more experienced you are. Let Prime Minister Yu handle this difficult problem." Yu Xiaoqiao rolled his eyes, waved his finger, and said with a smile.

Yu Chuwan agreed deeply and echoed: "Great! Sister is wise!"

Feng Zisu frowned: "What about me?"

"Of course we'll do it together. Prime Minister Yu will have to spend a lot of money! We just need to prepare the tribute program." Yu Xiaoqiao said cheerfully.

In a blink of an eye, the flying snow sends away the severe cold, and the wind and rain welcome the spring.

The capital city is full of life, with swaying willows, blooming flowers and gurgling streams.

The Empress Dowager’s birthday was celebrated for three days in the palace and throughout the capital.

Many opera troupes came from all over the place. From Huaximen to Xizhimen, a distance of more than ten miles, a stage was built every ten steps. The streets were decorated with lights and colorful decorations, and it was very lively.

In the streets and alleys, there are juggling performances, acrobatics, magic, fire breathing, fire ring walking, and wire chokeholds, which are all wonderful.

The noise, firecrackers, gongs and drums were deafening.

People in the Forbidden City could also hear the excitement and joy in Haojing City, and they couldn't help but feel happy.

Today is the first day of celebration for the palace’s birthday.

A thin mist covered the dimly lit imperial garden, where figures were busy sweeping, setting the table, arranging flowers, hanging lanterns.

The Queen Mother woke up in the Cining Palace early in the morning and was helped to wash and dress. Normally, she paid great attention to her appearance, and today she had to be more solemn.

An hour later, the Queen, along with all the concubines, princes and princesses, waited outside the Cining Palace and accompanied the Queen Mother to the Imperial Garden.

The Queen Mother sat upright, her eyes like the sea, her eyebrows slightly raised, revealing wisdom and peace.

She was wearing a bright red auspicious dress embroidered with a phoenix soaring in the sky, a phoenix crown on her head, a necklace of gemstones hanging from the phoenix's mouth hanging in front of her forehead, and pearl and jade bat earrings swaying gently.

Every gesture is gentle and graceful, luxurious and majestic.

The emperor and the empress sat on both sides, and the concubines, princes, princesses in the harem, princes and princesses from other countries, and important officials of the court took their seats in turn.

Yu Xiaoqiao and others sat with him as he read.

After the singing, dancing and wind music, the most anticipated tribute segment comes.

"On your mother's birthday, I have written a short poem for you." The emperor waved his hand and two young eunuchs came up to the empress dowager, carrying a scroll.

He stood up and walked forward, slowly opening it. It read:

The clouds are beautiful and the scenery is beautiful, the sun is back and the dance is new. The South Pole should be filled with auspiciousness, and the West Pond is full of spring.

The double opening of the precious fan is like a crane, and the first opening of the banquet is like a unicorn. I wish to celebrate the 100 billion years of Jiazi, and commemorate the birthday of Ci Ning.

The Queen Mother nodded and smiled.

Everyone present praised the emperor's sincere filial piety and the deep love between mother and son.

At this time, the Queen slowly stood up, bowed and said: "I have embroidered a picture of 'hundred years of longevity' for the Queen Mother. Although it is not expensive, it is made with my sincere heart. I wish the Queen Mother a long life, a longevity of thousands of generations, and a long life without limit."

The bright red brocade was spread out, and hundreds of longevity characters embroidered with gold thread sparkled brightly in the sun.

"The Queen is thoughtful." The Queen Mother smiled even more and stroked the Queen's hand.

The eldest princess took a few steps forward, bowed and smiled, "Mother, the birthday gift from the Emperor and Empress is so grand, I am embarrassed to accept it. I found this especially for you, please take a look."

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