The regent is determined to get the daughter of a minor official.

After a while, Xu Keke and the Empress Dowager went to the Imperial Garden.

When the Empress Dowager traveled, she was followed by a large group of palace maids and eunuchs.

Xu Keke also brought Nanny Wang, Dingdang and Anxiang with him.

At this time, many invited young men and women had arrived in the Imperial Garden.

The ladies were admiring the flowers, chatting and drinking tea in groups of three or five, but they were actually secretly keeping an eye on the young men on the other side.

The young masters of aristocratic families also showed off their appearance and talents tacitly, each of them like a peacock with its tail spread out.

When spring arrives, everything comes back to life, and both the government and the public will hold flower-viewing banquets of various sizes.

The highest standard one is the one held in the imperial garden of the palace.

These young men and women are all officials in the court and descendants of prominent families.

Only the sons and daughters of officials of the fifth rank and above can receive the invitation.

Of course, they can also bring friends who are not of the same rank as them.

In addition, young talents from the DPRK were also invited.

The status of royal family members is always the most honorable.

Just like at this moment, Princess Fu and Princess Rui, who arrived earlier, were already surrounded by beautiful women.

As soon as the Empress Dowager and Xu Keke stepped into the Imperial Garden, people kept coming to greet them.

"Your humble servant greets the Grand Empress Dowager, Princess Sheng."

The Empress Dowager had been asking people to waive formalities all the way, and when she took a break, she patted Xu Ke's hand and said.

"My dear daughter-in-law, look, it's not that I don't like to appreciate flowers, it's just that people keep coming forward to pay their respects.

It is really hard for me to calm down and appreciate the spring scenery in the garden."

Xu Ke nodded with deep understanding.

"Who says it isn't? Mother, you are of noble status. It would be impolite for them not to come and pay their respects. If they all come to pay their respects, it would be tiring to entertain them."

Then why did you encourage me to come here? The Empress Dowager sighed softly.

"Forget it, let's go to a quiet place."

After that, the group walked towards the depths of the imperial garden.

Before they had taken a few steps, Princess Fu and Princess Rui came to greet them.

Behind them were eight, nine, ten, and countless other young ladies.

Everyone bowed and saluted.

"I've met the Queen Mother."

The Empress Dowager waved her jade hand with nail covers on it.

"No need to be polite, everyone. There's no need to be formal today, just have fun."

Everyone then stood up and bowed to Xu Keke again.

Xu Ke smiled and told them not to be polite, and said to Princess Fu and Princess Rui.

"Princess sisters, please feel free to do as you please. I will accompany my mother to enjoy the flowers."

Princess Fu nodded with a smile.

"Grand Empress Dowager, Princess Sheng, the flowers in the imperial garden are in full bloom. I will not disturb your enjoyment."

Princess Fu said this while looking at Xu Ke's bulging belly.

She was really worried about staying with Princess Sheng. If something went wrong, the consequences would be serious.

The Empress Dowager nodded slightly.

Princess Rui didn't think too much about it. She held Xu Ke's hand and spoke.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, sister, to accompany the Grand Empress Dowager. She's hosting a banquet today, and there will be noble ladies performing their talents on stage.

They have been preparing for a long time, so please take a good look at them when the time comes."

Xu Ke agreed with a smile, and continued to walk deeper into the imperial garden with the Empress Dowager.

Along the way, the spring breeze blows and the fragrance of flowers fills the air.

The Empress Dowager's mood seemed to gradually improve.

"My dear daughter-in-law, look how beautiful the flowers are."

The Empress Dowager pointed to a sea of flowers and said.

Xu Ke looked in the direction the Empress Dowager pointed, and saw colorful flowers competing with each other in beauty, which was a breathtaking beauty.

"Mother, this flower is beautiful, but it cannot compare to your grace, elegance, and kindness."

Xu Ke said with a smile.

The Empress Dowager laughed at Xu Keke's words.

"Your little mouth is getting sweeter and sweeter. You don't look like my daughter-in-law anymore, but more like my daughter."

Xu Keke blinked and looked at the Empress Dowager.

Yes, you look a lot like my mother in my previous life.

The Grand Empress Dowager, however, thought of Princess Jianning, who was still acting crazy in the cold palace, and sighed secretly.

At this moment, a melodious piano sound came from not far away.

The Empress Dowager and Xu Keke looked at each other and then walked towards the sound.

I saw an elegant young man in a black brocade robe sitting in the pavilion, playing the guqin attentively.

There was a middle-aged man standing next to him, listening with his eyes closed.

The sound of the piano is lingering, like crying and complaining.

When the song ended, the Empress Dowager couldn't help but applaud.

"Well, what a moving piece of music. Music Master Li, whose family is this young man from?"

Upon hearing the voice, the middle-aged man named Li Leshi and the young man came over to pay their respects to the Empress Dowager.

Musician Li said respectfully.

"To the Empress Dowager, this young man is the legitimate son of Prime Minister Li, and his name is Li Yueze."

The Empress Dowager nodded slightly and her eyes fell on Li Yueze.

"Mr. Li is extremely talented, and his zither playing is truly admirable."

Li Yueze replied modestly.

"The Empress Dowager is so kind. It is an honor for me to be appreciated by her."

After Li Yueze finished speaking, he looked at Xu Keke and bowed slightly.

"I greet Princess Sheng."

Xu Ke nodded slightly.

"Mr. Li is polite."

The Empress Dowager continued with a smile.

"With such talent, I wonder if Mr. Li is married?"

Li Yueze's face flushed slightly, and he lowered his head and could only see the hem of Princess Sheng's skirt.

"To the Empress Dowager, I am not married yet."

The Empress Dowager's eyes showed some thought, and then she said:

"That's great. Such an outstanding young man will surely find a good marriage."

Xu Ke supported the Empress Dowager's arm.

"My Queen Mother is absolutely right. With Young Master Li's talent and appearance, I'm sure your future wife will also be a lady from a prominent family, both virtuous and talented.

All the ladies attending the flower viewing banquet today are noble ladies from the imperial court, so let's not disturb Master Li from playing the zither."

The implication is that they should not disturb Mr. Li and the lady from seeing each other!

The Empress Dowager understood immediately.

"Well, my daughter-in-law is right. Let's move forward."

Li Yueze and Li Leshi bowed and took their leave, returning to the pavilion.

The Empress Dowager and Xu Ke continued walking, talking as they went.

"My little daughter-in-law, this Mr. Li is quite a handsome man."

Xu Keke recalled the song she had just heard. If she guessed correctly, it should be called "Qingsi".

It sounds good, but it doesn't belong to this era.

"Mother, you have a keen eye. This Young Master Li is truly outstanding."

The Empress Dowager sighed softly.

"I just hope that these young talents can find a good home and add a bit of peace to our dynasty."

Xu Ke held the Empress Dowager's arm.

"The Queen Mother cares about the world, which is a blessing to our dynasty."

At this time, a breeze blew, and the petals fell one after another, just like a fairyland.

The Empress Dowager was in a good mood.

"Come on, let's go sit in the pavilion over there."

Xu Ke carefully accompanied the Empress Dowager to the other side of the Imperial Garden.

Li Yueze in the pavilion looked at their receding backs.

A ripple appeared in his heart, and he sat down to play the piano again.

Continuing with the previous song, the piano music seemed to contain several different emotions.