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

The Empress Dowager received countless valuable birthday gifts.

After all, he was used to a life of luxury, and his face looked a little tired after sitting for a long time.

Seeing this, Rong Mama, who was waiting on the side, hurried forward and said softly:

"Master, why don't you go and rest for a while? The birthday banquet is still some time away."

The Empress Dowager shook her head slightly.

"Today is a happy occasion. How can I leave the table to rest and spoil the guests' fun?"

Aunt Rong quickly responded:

"Master, you care about everyone, but your health is more important. Seeing you so exhausted, I feel really bad."

The Empress Dowager sighed softly.

"Forget it, forget it. I'll go back to Kunning Palace first!"

Madam Rong was just about to announce that the Empress Dowager had left early.

Regent Chu Musheng stood up first and walked to the foot of the platform.

"Mother, today is your 1000th birthday banquet, and it is also a day of great joy. I have a request, and I hope your Majesty will grant it."

Chu Musheng bowed with a solemn expression.

The Empress Dowager leaned back and looked at him lovingly.

"Prince Sheng, please feel free to speak."

Chu Musheng glanced at Xu Keke and said loudly:

"Sheng has long admired Miss Keke and is willing to treat her with sincerity. I beg Queen Mother to grant us marriage, so that Sheng and Miss Keke can be husband and wife and spend their lives together."

When these words were spoken, everyone in the room was shocked.

The round fan in Xu Keke's hand almost fell to the ground. Is the Dog Prince serious this time?

The Empress Dowager pondered for a moment, her eyes swept over everyone, and finally landed on Chu Musheng.

"This matter is of great importance. Why did the Regent suddenly have this idea?"

Chu Musheng looked determined.

"Sheng fell in love with Miss Xu at first sight and would marry her. I hope the Empress Dowager will grant his blessing."

The Grand Empress Dowager pursed her lips. Sheng'er had already said in public that he would marry no one but her. How could there be any way out?

Secretly blaming Sheng'er for not even discussing this with me, the unprepared Empress Dowager forced a smile.

"Since Sheng'er has made up his mind, I will accept this marriage."

As soon as these words came out, Chu Musheng's face suddenly showed joy.

He stood up and pulled the stunned Xu Keke over, and they both knelt down to thank the Empress Dowager.

"Thank you, Queen Mother, for your support."

The ministers standing by stood up to congratulate him.

"Congratulations, Regent. Congratulations, Regent."

All this happened so suddenly. Xu Ke kowtowed and when he looked up, he saw the exhausted look on the face of the Empress Dowager.

The more she looked at this face and this expression, the more it resembled her mother before she traveled through time, and she couldn't help but feel a little distressed.

"Are you tired, Grand Empress Dowager? May I help you go back and rest?"

The Empress Dowager was slightly stunned, as if she didn't expect Xu Keke to say such thoughtful words.

The fatigue on his face eased a little, and he nodded and extended a hand to her.

"Then I'll have to trouble Miss Xu to accompany me back to the palace to rest."

Xu Ke carefully stepped forward, held the Empress Dowager's hand, and slowly walked towards the bedroom.

Rong Mama followed closely behind them with the palace maids and eunuchs.

Chu Musheng looked at their departing backs, the corners of his mouth curled up, and he sat back on the podium to accept everyone's congratulations.

Along the way, Xu Keke spoke softly to the Empress Dowager, trying to make her feel more comfortable.

The Empress Dowager looked at Xu Ke and actually saw admiration in her eyes.

Although he was a little confused, he was still quite touched and felt more satisfied with his youngest son's marriage.

When they arrived at the bedroom, the Empress Dowager casually sat down on the phoenix couch and asked Xu Ke to sit down.

"Miss Xu, Sheng'er has a stubborn personality. I hope you can be more tolerant of him in the future."

Xu Ke nodded obediently.

"Don't worry, Grand Empress Dowager. I understand. You are tired today, so I won't bother you."

The Empress Dowager smiled with satisfaction.

"Miss Xu, you got up early for today's birthday banquet, right? The banquet isn't over yet, so you can take a rest in my bedroom in the side hall."

Xu Ke was really a little sleepy. She was woken up early this morning, and it was already past her usual nap time.

Bow to the Empress Dowager.

"Thank you very much, Empress Dowager."

Xu Keke bowed slightly and continued.

"Grand Empress Dowager, my maid Ding Jin has also entered the palace with me today. Could you please have her brought here to serve me?"

The Empress Dowager's smile remained unchanged as she agreed with a loving smile.

"That's not difficult, Madam Rong. Send someone to bring Miss Xu's maid."

"Yes, the Queen Mother."

Madam Rong responded and then instructed a palace maid to go to the banquet hall to look for someone. Then she carefully served the Empress Dowager back to the inner hall to rest.

Xu Keke also followed the palace maid who led the way and came to the bedroom in the side hall.

The bedroom was decorated exquisitely and warmly, obviously specially designed for temporary rest for female family members.

There is a large step-out bed inside, and an exquisite screen in front of the bed, which adds a sense of privacy for the sleeper.

There was also a clothes hanger nearby, with a few spare pajamas neatly hung on it.

The palace maid reminded Xu Ke that these pajamas were clean and she could change into them before going to sleep.

Xu Ke nodded and continued to look around the bedroom.

There are tables and chairs here for people to sit and drink tea. The tables and chairs are all made of high-quality wood and carved with exquisite patterns.

The palace maid brought tea and snacks to Xu Keke, and Xu Keke sat at the eight-immortals table, waiting for Dingdang to come over.

Soon, Dingdang was taken to the bedroom in the side hall by the palace maid.

When Xu Ke saw Dingdang, his heart immediately felt a lot more at ease.

"Miss, are you okay?"

Dingdang looked concerned and walked forward quickly, his eyes full of worry.

"I'm fine, just a little sleepy. Dingdang, help me change into my pajamas."

Dingdang took down a set of pink pajamas from the hanger that fit the young lady's figure. The master and servant worked together and helped Xu Ke change her clothes in a short while.

Xu Keke took off her shoes and lay down on the bed. The soft bedding made her feel extremely comfortable.

"Dingdang, you got up early too, come up and sleep with me for a while."

Dingdang shook her head.

"This is the palace, we must follow the rules. I will lie down by the table for a while."

Perhaps because he was too tired, Xu Keke fell asleep quickly.

In her dream, she seemed to have returned to the modern era and met her long-lost relatives.

The familiar face and kind words made her intoxicated and she didn't want to wake up.

I don’t know how long I slept, but a gentle call woke Xu Ke from this beautiful dream.

"Miss, Miss, wake up."

Dingdang called softly, her voice gentle but urgent.

Xu Keke slowly opened his eyes, still a little confused, and asked in a daze.

"what happened?"

"Miss, the maidservant beside the Grand Empress Dowager came to tell me that the banquet is over.

The Regent is waiting outside to take you back to the palace." Dingdang said, with a look of nervousness and anticipation on her face.

When Xu Keke heard this, she immediately came to her senses. She quickly stood up and had Dingdang help her change back into the dress she wore when she entered the palace.

Only then did he take Dingdang and the palace maid to say goodbye to the Empress Dowager.