Rebirth is not a dream.

Su Yue followed the eunuch to the Empress Dowager's Yongshou Palace. Qiu Zhu followed Su Yue. Qiu Zhu was aloof and followed the eunuch all the way to Yongshou Palace without saying a word. Su Yue wanted Qiu Zhu to ask the eunuch something about the Empress Dowager, but Qiu Zhu was too aloof. Su Yue had to ask the eunuch herself, "What is the name of the eunuch?"

The young eunuch replied in fear and trepidation: "Princess, I am Delin."

Su Yue: "Eunuch Delin, is the Queen Mother easy to get along with?"

De Lin: "The Queen Mother is kind and amiable, and easy to get along with. She doesn't interfere too much in the palace."

Su Yue looked at this eunuch De Lin, thinking that this little eunuch was also a wonderful person, his words were flawless, and his attitude was very humble. It seemed that those who could work in this palace were not simple people. But she liked such people very much, after all, it was always easier to deal with smart people.

Su Yue nodded, and continued to ask: "Then what should I pay attention to when I come to see the Queen Mother this time?"

Delin quickly said, "Don't worry, Princess. As long as you are polite and considerate, there will be no problem."

Su Yue felt a little more at ease after hearing his words. Soon, they arrived in front of Yongshou Palace. De Lin went in first to report, and then came out to invite Su Yue in.

Su Yue took a deep breath, tidied her clothes and hair, and walked into Yongshou Palace.

When Su Yue stepped into the Queen Mother's Palace, she was really shocked by the scene in front of her. There were many people in the palace, and many of them looked familiar. It turned out that there were many concubines gathered here, including some who had met at the Mid-Autumn Festival dinner, such as the virtuous concubine and the good concubine. However, in addition to these, there were some others whose positions Su Yue did not even know.

Su Yue stepped forward and bowed to everyone. When the Queen Mother saw Su Yue, she smiled and warmly invited her to come forward and motioned her to sit next to her. The Queen Mother held Su Yue's hand tightly, looked her up and down with a gentle gaze, and then sighed: "On the Mid-Autumn Festival, I didn't get a good look at Princess Mingyue. Today, I found that the princess is exactly the same as Mingzhao, and she looked exactly like Mingzhao before she got married." Concubine Xian echoed: "Yes, Queen Mother. Looking at her like this, it really makes people think that Mingzhao has returned!"

Su Yue lowered her head shyly when she heard that. The Queen Mother asked about her daily life and the situation in the mansion with concern. Su Yue answered respectfully one by one, with a humble and gentle tone. The Queen Mother talked to her happily, and her love for Su Yue was revealed from time to time. Unconsciously, the Queen Mother took off a jade bracelet from her wrist, gently put it on Su Yue's slender wrist, and said lovingly: "This bracelet was given to me by the late emperor after I entered the palace. It has also been my favorite for many years. Now, I will give it to you."

Su Yue looked down at the jade bracelet on her wrist. The crystal clear emerald green color was as refreshing as a spring water. Su Yue couldn't help but sigh, it was really good jade! But how could she dare to accept such an expensive gift? So Su Yue hurriedly said, "Empress Dowager, this gift is too expensive, and it has special meaning to you. Yue'er really dare not accept it."

The Queen Mother laughed after hearing this, with a hint of kindness in her laughter, "A gift from an elder cannot be refused. This is also a blessing from me and the late emperor to you. I hope you will be happy in the future." Hearing the Queen Mother say this, Su Yue knew that she could not refuse, so she nodded gently and thanked the Queen Mother.

Su Yue once again looked at the jade bracelet on her wrist, but she felt helpless. She felt that this bracelet was not suitable for her age, but since she had already accepted the gift, it was not easy to refuse. Su Yue secretly thought that if possible, she really wanted to give it to someone else. However, she still smiled and thanked the Queen Mother, saying that she would cherish this gift.

At this time, Concubine Xian sent someone to deliver a ruby ​​hairpin as a gift. Su Yue took the hairpin and saw that the ruby ​​was bright and juicy, like a flame, and it was inlaid with exquisite diamonds and pearls. The whole hairpin looked very delicate and gorgeous. Su Yue couldn't help but sigh that Concubine Xian really understood girls' aesthetics. Compared with the jade bracelet, this hairpin was more in line with her preferences.

She picked up the hairpin, looked at it carefully, and liked it more and more. Although this bracelet may not be as valuable as the jade bracelet, its beauty is impeccable. Especially in comparison with the jade bracelet, it looks even more beautiful.

The other concubines also came forward to present the gifts they had prepared. Su Yue looked at the exquisite gift boxes in front of her and couldn't help but sigh in her heart: "This scene is really like a new bride entering the house!" She accepted a bunch of gifts, but at the same time she began to worry about how to return the gifts. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but frowned and felt very irritated.

Everyone chatted for a while. Concubine Xian was a person who was good at speaking, and Concubine Liang was the niece of the empress dowager. Although she was not as eloquent as Concubine Xian, she was more able to read people's expressions and always catered to the empress dowager's wishes. Therefore, the whole Yongshou Palace was filled with laughter.

However, after a morning of conversation, the Queen Mother still felt a little tired. Seeing this, Su Yue stood up and said goodbye, heading to the Queen's Palace.

It must be very hard for the queen to manage such a large harem. When Su Yue arrived at Fengyi Palace, the queen had just finished dealing with the chores in the palace. She looked both demure and generous, which made people respect her.

"You must be very tired after coming from the Queen Mother's place, right?" the Queen asked with concern.

Su Yue smiled and replied, "It's fine, but the emperor asked me to have lunch here before returning to the palace. I wonder if I can invite Qin Yi to have lunch with me? He is still waiting for me outside the palace!"

The queen was a little surprised to hear this request. She didn't expect Su Yue to make such a request, but she still said gently: "Of course, I will ask someone to tell Qin Yi." After that, she ordered the maid beside her to convey the invitation.

Su Yue nodded gratefully, and then sat quietly waiting. She was full of anticipation, but also a little nervous. After all, she was about to meet the most distinguished person in this country - His Majesty the Emperor.

Not long after, footsteps were heard, and then a tall and straight figure walked into Fengyi Palace. He was wearing a gorgeous dragon robe, with a majestic and kind face. He was the current emperor. Following behind the emperor was Qin Yi, who was dressed in black. He had a faint smile on his face and looked very calm.

Seeing the emperor and Qin Yi coming together, Su Yue was slightly stunned. She didn't expect that the emperor would call Qin Yi over as well. But soon, she came to her senses and saluted the emperor with the queen: "Your Highness!"

The emperor smiled and waved his hand, signaling them to skip the formalities. Then, he walked to the dining table and sat down, and asked Su Yue and Qin Yi to sit down as well. Lunch was ready, and exquisite dishes were placed on the table, exuding an enticing aroma.

Su Yue couldn't help but secretly glance at the emperor and Qin Yi, and found that they both seemed very natural and relaxed. In contrast, she seemed a little restrained. However, when she smelled the fragrance of the food, her stomach couldn't help but make a rumbling sound.

The emperor couldn't help but laugh when he heard Su Yue's stomach growling: "It seems that our Princess Mingyue is starving. Eat quickly, you're welcome."

Su Yue's face suddenly turned red to her ears. She lowered her head and took a bite of the food. The food was not only delicious, but also beautifully presented, which made people's appetite increase at a glance. Dining in the palace was indeed different. Although it was a bit restrained, this atmosphere made Su Yue feel particularly novel.

In this atmosphere, everyone enjoyed the food while chatting about some lighthearted topics. Although everyone had different identities and statuses, everyone put aside their airs at this moment and got along harmoniously as if they were a family.

Su Yue looked at the scene in front of her, and a warm feeling surged in her heart. Perhaps, this is the other side of palace life. Although it is full of rules and etiquette, at certain moments, people can also feel the warmth of family affection.

The whole dining atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant, and everyone enjoyed this rare time together. After the meal, Su Yue and Qin Yi thanked the emperor and empress again, and then returned to An Ning Hou Mansion with the gifts and rewards sent by the people in the palace.