The princess traveled through time for a year to help the prince build his kingdom and then left

April 11th is the Queen’s fortieth birthday.

Qin Rubing got up early and dressed up carefully.

She picked and chose, and finally chose a lavender dress with exquisite embroidery and a pattern of white lilies, which added a bit of prettiness.

Juhua tied her hair into a high bun and inserted a gold-branched hairpin of her own design, looking noble and elegant.

She applied light powder on her face, outlined her delicate eyebrows, and painted her lips red, making her face more delicate and charming.

Qin Rubing's dress today not only reflects the fashion trend of the time, but also shows her elegant temperament.

Qin Zhong, Lin Shuya and Qin Rubing entered the palace together.

The last time Qin Rubing attended the Empress Dowager's flower-viewing banquet was in Yongle Palace, and this time it was in Changqiu Palace.

Changqiu Palace is larger, more magnificent and splendid than Yongle Palace.

The palaces and pavilions are scattered in an orderly manner, and the golden glazed tiles shine brightly in the sun. The vermilion palace walls are tall and thick, as if they are isolated from the hustle and bustle of the world.

The interior of the palace is extremely luxurious, with carved beams and painted buildings, and a dazzling array of antiques, calligraphy and paintings, demonstrating the elegance of the royal family.

The grand banquet hall is behind the main hall. There are pavilions, towers, gardens and ponds here. It is so beautiful that it looks like a fairyland.

The palace was heavily guarded, the guards were dressed in brocade and looked majestic, and the maids and eunuchs were busy shuttling between them, each doing their own job.

Qin Rubing walked and looked, thinking to herself: This Changqiu Palace has witnessed countless power struggles and historical changes, and is full of mystery and legend.

Chu Tiancheng entered the palace early this time, still sitting in a sedan chair.

He first went to the queen's bedroom to pay his respects to her.

The queen was very happy to see Chu Tiancheng and asked him about his well-being.

In Chu Tiancheng's eyes, the queen was different from other women in the palace.

She was not vying for favor, not jealous, and only cared about her son. She was very strict in educating him, but never asked about the affairs of the court.

Today is the Queen's fortieth birthday.

She is still dignified and beautiful, but her face already bears the marks of time.

After a while, Emperor Dong arrived.

When he saw the Queen and Chu Tiancheng and his son, he smiled amiably, without any intimidation from an emperor.

When the family of three arrived at the grand banquet hall, the other guests were already seated.

When Concubine Qi saw Emperor Dong coming with the Queen and Chu Tiancheng, a trace of unwillingness flashed in her eyes.

Over the years, everyone knew that she was the most beloved concubine of the Eastern Emperor, and the Eastern Emperor stayed in her palace almost every day.

But in such formal occasions, it was always the Queen who stood beside the Emperor and was admired by everyone.

Concubine Qi was about to burst into anger, but when she thought about seeing Chu Tiancheng being carried in soon, she finally suppressed her anger.

With such a half-dead son, the queen still lost.

But what she never expected was that Chu Tiancheng walked in today.

He first helped the queen to sit down before returning to his own seat.

Concubine Qi was furious.

Chu Tiancheng wore a dark purple palace dress today, which set off his handsome features and made him look very noble.

Qin Rubing's gaze followed him straight on.

Cold, aloof, and domineering. It fits the character and aura of the male protagonist. Thumbs up.

Qin Rubing was watching with great interest when she was suddenly met with a sharp gaze.

Eyes facing each other.

Qin Rubing could barely hold on.

In just a moment, Chu Tiancheng moved away.

Qin Rubing also lowered her head, her palms slightly sweaty.

Chu Tiancheng's eyes were cold and distant.

Before the banquet, the royal family and the aristocratic families all sent representatives to present gifts to the Queen.

As the future daughter-in-law, Qin Rubing naturally had the opportunity to present a gift alone.

She walked to the center of the hall, bowed properly, and then presented her gift.

Her gift was wrapped in red silk, a small package that didn't look very big.

The Queen smiled and asked, "What gift did Miss Qin give me?"

Qin Rubing replied obediently: "Your Majesty, this is a facial mask I made myself for beauty treatments."

The queen was slightly surprised for a moment, then smiled and nodded. "I like it very much."

The Queen asked Nanny Hua beside her to accept the gift and said nothing more.

Concubine Qi took a look at the shabby little package Qin Rubing handed over and suddenly said, "Sister, Miss Qin is the future Princess of Yan, your daughter-in-law, the gift she prepared must be extraordinary."

She motioned for Aunt Hua to stop, "Why not let everyone see it for themselves?"

The Queen didn't say anything. Concubine Qi turned to the Emperor Dong and said, "Your Majesty, aren't you curious?"

Dongdi looked at the queen, "What does the queen mean?"

The queen smiled disapprovingly: "Look if you want."

Concubine Qi quickly signaled to Nanny Hua to open the silk package, which contained several small packages wrapped in rice paper. When they were opened again, a palm-sized piece of white "dough" was revealed.

"what is this?"

Concubine Qi asked Qin Rubing curiously.

Qin Rubing replied respectfully: "It's a facial mask."

"How to use this?"

"Apply it on your face."

Concubine Qi rolled her eyes and said, "Sister, how about trying it now?"

The eldest princess suddenly said, "No. The queen is so noble, how can she just put something on her face?"

Concubine Qi said again: "Sister, this was made by Miss Qin and given to the Queen. How could it damage the Queen's face?"

When the queen heard this, her expression changed slightly.

Aunt Hua beside the queen stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to give it a try for you."

"Chunhua!" The queen stretched out her hand to stop her.

Chunhua was the maid that came with the Queen when she was the Crown Princess. She was the same age as the Queen and had been with her since she was a child.

Concubine Qi's eyes lit up, "Since Aunt Hua is willing, let's give it a try."

When Dongdi heard this, he suddenly became interested, "Sure!"

Qin Rubing had someone bring a chair and motioned for Chunhua to sit up with her head tilted back. She personally opened a pack of facial mask and applied it to Chunhua's face bit by bit.

Everyone present looked at Qin Rubing and Chunhua in the middle of the hall, waiting quietly for the result.

Chu Tiancheng looked at Qin Rubing, and saw her standing there gracefully in a purple dress, radiating confidence.

After a stick of incense.

Qin Rubing helped Chunhua slowly remove the mask.

Chunhua immediately stood up and looked at the queen.

The queen was in a trance, as if she saw the young maid who had accompanied her when she was waiting to be married.

"Chunhua!" the queen shouted excitedly.

"Chunhua?" Dongdi also looked at Chunhua excitedly.

Chunhua has always been by the Queen's side, so Emperor Dong naturally had seen what Chunhua looked like when she was young.

Emperor Dong couldn't help but think of his past with the Queen and the innocence they had in their youth.

He turned to look at the queen, held her hand affectionately and said, "Zichan, I will always remember how you looked when we first met. Now, we are both old."

The queen's eyes were filled with tears and tenderness.

Qin Rubing's gift amazed the whole audience.

Concubine Qi was so angry that she twisted the handkerchief in her hand tightly. She didn't dare to show any displeasure on her face, but she cursed angrily in her heart:

"You little bitch, you'll be in trouble soon!"