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However, Luo Siqi was not fooled by the praise. She gently poked Gu Yuzhe's head, which was still in a daze.

With a hint of anger, he said, "Can't you explain it to me first?" Gu Yuzhe suddenly came back to his senses.

I realized that I almost forgot something important.

He held Luo Siqi's hand.

He sat down slowly and began to tell his life story and everything that happened in Dayan.

From the glorious history of the Ming Palace to every detail of his family, he did not hide anything and told everyone everything.

As Luo Siqi listened to Gu Yuzhe's story, she became more and more confused.

Although she had guessed that Gu Yuchen was an extraordinary person, the relationship between Lin Qingya and Gu Yuchen was

And the secret of how they got here still puzzled her.

Her little brain worked hard, trying to make sense of it all, but in the end she gave up helplessly.

She thought, there was plenty of time to ask Lin Qingya, so there was no need to rush.

However, what surprised her most was that everyone knew the secret except her.

Luo Siqi couldn't help but feel a little angry, wondering how could these people treat her like this.

Make yourself the last person to know the truth.

Luo Jingchuan and Lin Xiuhui looked at their daughter's confused and slightly angry look and laughed in their hearts.

They knew that their daughter's days here would not be long, and once she became the daughter-in-law of Prince Ming's palace, she would have her own life.

But they had already made up their minds that if anyone in the Ming Palace dared to show disrespect to their daughter,

They took their daughter back without hesitation. After all, the Luo family was not short of money and would not let their precious daughter suffer any grievances.

When the group arrived at the Ming Palace, the palace was already fully prepared.

Everyone welcomed them warmly, making Luo Jingchuan and his family feel unprecedented warmth.

Luo Jingchuan also specially prepared gifts to show his respect.

Among them, two bottles of Moutai from thirty years ago that had been treasured for many years were particularly loved by the King.

King Ming had a unique appreciation of wine. He recognized the preciousness of this wine at a glance and could not help but praise Luo Jingchuan for his efforts.

The two families sat together, chatting and laughing, as if they had been old friends for many years.

On the table, there was a dazzling array of delicacies and mellow and sweet wine. Everyone raised their glasses to celebrate this beautiful marriage.

After the meal, King Ming personally handed the list of betrothal gifts to Luo Jingchuan for review. The weight and sincerity of the gift were so profound that Luo Jingchuan could not help but feel that the gift was so precious.

A warm feeling surged in Luo Jingchuan's heart.

He looked at the long list, feeling overwhelmed with emotion.

This is not the kind of ceremony that a prince would use to marry a daughter-in-law; it's more like the emperor marrying the empress!

But on second thought, this was also the Ming Palace's emphasis and respect for the Luo family, so why should he care too much about it?

Both families had no objection to the betrothal gift, and the marriage was settled.

After spending a pleasant day in the Ming Palace, Luo Jingchuan and his family prepared to return to their residence.

They knew that despite the distance, their daughter’s happiness was their biggest concern.

Gu Yuzhe also promised that when the proposal comes, he will go to the Luo family in person to show his sincerity.

Although the King of Ming had some concerns about the Luo family's identity as a hermit family,

But I could also understand their habits and rules, so I didn't force them too much.

He believed that as long as the two families had the same mindset,

If both parties work together, this marriage will surely bear the sweetest fruit.

Finally, the Queen Mother's birthday banquet was held as scheduled. On that day, the palace was decorated with lanterns and colorful lights, and the atmosphere was festive.

Liu Yuhan was dressed in gorgeous clothes, standing in the middle of the banquet hall.

After looking at everything she had arranged, she left and asked the palace maids around her to welcome guests from all directions.

The palace maid smiled and behaved appropriately, and Liu Yuhan won everyone's praise at the birthday banquet.

After the ministers and their families found their seats and sat down,

Some eunuchs began to shout: "The Emperor has arrived," "The Empress Dowager has arrived," "The Empress has arrived"...

The ministers and their families stood up and knelt down to pay homage: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty the Queen Mother, Your Majesty the Queen"

Emperor Yuan Jin waved his hand and said, "Everyone, stand up!" Then everyone stood up and sat down!

The Queen Mother looked at all this and nodded secretly in her heart.

She knew very well that the success of this birthday party was inseparable from Liu Yuhan's hard work and careful preparation.

The curtain of the birthday banquet slowly opened, like the rising sun, bringing endless hope and blessings.

Inside the magnificent palace, the flickering candlelight creates a festive and peaceful atmosphere.

At this moment, all eyes were focused on the center of the banquet.

The first part of the birthday banquet was for everyone to present gifts to the Queen Mother. The first person to present a gift was the Crown Prince.

He was dressed in a gorgeous brocade robe and walked steadily, each step revealing the demeanor of a king.

The prince held an exquisite wooden box in his hand, which was carved with intricate and exquisite patterns.

Like a miniature work of art.

Everyone's eyes followed the prince's movements, their hearts filled with anticipation and curiosity.

When the prince gently opened the wooden box, a simple and elegant breath came to his face.

Bringing people back to that elegant era.

There was a scroll lying quietly in the wooden box. When the scroll was opened, a picture of "Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix" appeared on the paper.

This painting was created by a great scholar from the previous dynasty. Every stroke and every line contains profound cultural heritage and artistic charm.

In the center of the picture, a pair of phoenixes spread their wings and fly high.

They stand proudly above the clouds, bathed in the golden sunlight, looking particularly dazzling.

The phoenix's feathers are depicted in great detail and colorfully, just like the real thing.

There is a sense of nobility and majesty in their eyes, as if they are overlooking everything in the world.

And beneath them,

There are hundreds and thousands of birds of different shapes.

They fly in the blue sky,

Or perched on a branch,

Or playing on the water,

It forms a vivid and harmonious picture.

This painting not only shows the magnificent scenery of nature, but also symbolizes the prosperity of the country and the noble status of the royal family.

Everyone present was deeply attracted by the painting.

Their gazes were reluctant to leave for a long time, as if they were being drawn by a mysterious force.

The prince smiled and showed the scroll around, then carefully put it into a box and ordered the palace maid to present it to the empress dowager.

The Queen Mother took the scroll and a satisfied smile appeared on her face.

She examined the painting carefully, her eyes gleaming with admiration.

She knew very well that the value of this painting lay not only in its artistic achievement, but also in the beautiful meaning it contained.

She stroked the scroll gently with a smile on her face.

However, the Queen Mother's smile did not last long.

When the second prince, King Yao, came forward to present a gift, the smile on her face gradually faded.

What King Yao presented was a jade coral.

Although this jade coral is crystal clear,

It is magnificent, but its value is far from comparable to that of the prince's scroll.

The Queen Mother looked at the jade coral in Prince Yao's hand and couldn't help feeling a little displeased.

But she knew very well that this was her birthday party and she couldn't let a gift ruin the whole atmosphere.

So she suppressed her dissatisfaction and kept a warm smile on her face.

Just as the Queen Mother was about to expose the matter, a burst of hurried footsteps broke the silence in the palace.

A eunuch came running over and reported: "The people from the Xianwang Mansion have arrived!" As soon as these words came out,

Everyone in the hall looked sideways.

As the best among the royal family, the virtuous king's status and position are naturally extraordinary.

His absence undoubtedly added a sense of mystery to this birthday party.

As the father-in-law finished speaking, a middle-aged man dressed in butler's clothes walked in.

After he knelt down to pay respect to the Queen Mother, the Emperor, and the Queen,

He said respectfully, "Please forgive me, Your Majesty. I caught a cold during the birthday banquet for the virtuous prince, so I was unable to make it. I was specially ordered to bring the gift to you, please take a look at it!" After saying this,

He opened the box in his hand.

As soon as the box was opened, a dazzling light shone out from it, illuminating the entire hall.

When everyone looked closely, they saw a crystal clear music crystal ball lying in the box.

This crystal ball is not only beautiful in appearance, but also amazing.

When the butler presses the button, it can also play pleasant music.

The little people and snowflakes in the crystal ball began to rotate and fall freely, as if they were in a dreamlike world.

The Queen Mother looked at the crystal ball, her eyes sparkling with surprise and admiration.

She gently stroked the surface of the crystal ball, feeling its cool and delicate touch.

She knew very well that this gift was not only priceless, but also contained the filial piety of the wise king.

So, she smiled and said to the housekeeper: "The wise king is thoughtful. I like this gift very much."

The housekeeper heaved a sigh of relief when he heard this.

He knew that the wise king had put a lot of thought into choosing this gift.

And at this moment, seeing that the Queen Mother liked this gift so much, he felt extremely gratified.

He withdrew respectfully and passed on his joy to the person who was waiting outside the palace to deliver the letter to the wise king.

In fact, this person is the wise king in disguise as a servant!

When the wise king learned that the queen mother liked his gift, he was very happy.

The reason why I didn't come to the birthday party in person was,

Because he had a premonition that something unpleasant would happen today.

He didn't want to get involved in this treacherous battle, nor did he want to put himself in a dilemma.

So he chose to be absent and placed his feelings on this crystal ball.

When he heard that the Queen Mother liked it, he turned and left!

Next came the gift presentation by the fourth prince, King Wei.

What he presented was a jade Buddha statue, which was carved to be lifelike, solemn and kind.

Although the quality and workmanship were very good, the Queen Mother saw a sense of perfunctoriness and coping in it.

She knew that the King of Wei had more in mind than that.

His desire for the throne and pursuit of power have made him increasingly impetuous and utilitarian.

The Queen Mother looked at the King of Wei with a look of disappointment and worry in her eyes.

However, when the Queen Mother saw the gifts sent by the wise king, all these disappointments and worries disappeared.

She knew very well that although the wise king was young, he had an open-minded and wise heart.

He chose to miss the birthday banquet, not out of disrespect for the Queen Mother, but because he didn't like the palace.

The Queen Mother looked at the slowly falling snowflakes and the little figures in the crystal ball, her heart filled with admiration and love for the wise king.

Next came the gift-giving session from the two princesses.

The eldest princess, Gu Xiyue, presented a set of gorgeous head ornaments.

Each piece of jewelry is inlaid with bright gems, sparkling with dazzling light.

The Queen Mother looked at the head ornaments with admiration and love in her eyes.

She knew that Gu Xiyue had always been filial, and this gift was carefully selected by her.

The Queen Mother gently stroked each piece of jewelry, feeling the deep affection from her granddaughter.

The second princess presented a pair of bracelets made of warm jade.

This pair of bracelets is as soft as jade, with delicate texture, exuding a faint warmth.

The Queen Mother looked at the pair of bracelets and felt a warm feeling in her heart.

She is well aware that she is getting old and her health is not as good as before.

This pair of warm jade bracelets not only brings her warmth, but also symbolizes her granddaughter's love for her.

The Queen Mother gently put on the bracelets, feeling the warmth and companionship from her granddaughter.

As the two princesses finished presenting their gifts, the ministers also came forward to present their own gifts.

They may offer precious medicinal herbs to show their filial piety;

Or present a beautiful work of art to show off your talent;

Or offer precious jewelry as a token of respect.

Each gift contained the ministers’ respect and blessing for the Queen Mother, making the entire birthday banquet full of warmth and emotion.