A Shocking Dream

"Yunshuang, thank you, Queen Mother, for your compliments. Some things are impossible to have both, and beauty is no exception." Lin Bingshuang's words were instantly understood. The face beneath the veil must be unworthy of these bright and moving eyes, perhaps even uglier, hence the reason for her masked appearance. It was a shame to see these eyes and her slender, graceful figure. Indeed, although Lin Bingshuang was thin, she still had flesh where it was needed.

"So that's how it is. I've said too much, please forgive me, Saint. This body and hair are given by our parents, and we can't choose them. Go, let's all go enjoy the plum blossoms. Such scenery can only be seen in the Imperial Palace Garden." Now that the Queen Mother had spoken, everyone dispersed. No one dared to talk to Lin Bingshuang. First, they were afraid. Second, their social status was too different. Third, she was extremely superior in every way, and they didn't want to humiliate herself.

Lin Bingshuang, with her slender figure, saw a different view from the others. The plum blossoms, draped in red and white, were truly a rare sight. Her thoughts drifted away, and suddenly, the words Qin Rongchen had said back then rang in her ears: "Shuang'er, one day, I'll plant a plum blossom forest for you. We can admire the flowers in the forest, I'll play for you, and you'll dance for me, okay?" But, was that plum blossom forest ever planted?

Kou Jing, who was sitting in the pavilion, kept looking at Lin Bingshuang.

"Mother has been looking at the Saint, could there be something wrong..." Kou Lanzhi said when she saw Kou Jing looking at Lin Bingshuang.

"Look at her, graceful in white, tall and graceful, her back silhouette resembles a cold and lonely fairy, untainted by the mundane world. Such women are rare in the world. If she hadn't claimed that her appearance was damaged, she and Rong Chen would be a perfect match."

"Are you worried about the Sage King's lifelong affairs?"

"I am his mother, how could I not worry about his marriage? He has wasted so many years for that Lin Bingshuang. Now he is twenty-three years old. When the emperor was his age, he would have sons all over the place."

"Mother, those who have come today are all the most outstanding wives of the ministers. You may wish to observe and see which of them is suitable for the Sage King."

"What's the point of being suitable? How could he possibly like her? Over the years, I've sent him countless beautiful women, only to have them driven mad or killed by him. How could he be so infatuated with this ugly Lin Bingshuang?" Kou Jing's heart was filled with displeasure when she mentioned Lin Bingshuang. This ugly woman, who had been dead for five years, had her son still obsessed with her, which really infuriated her.

"What the Queen Mother said is true. The Sage King is deeply infatuated and I'm afraid it will be difficult for him to forget the woman in his heart."

"It's all your brother's fault. How could he have only had Yu Rou, a daughter, in all these years? If he had had a few more daughters, Rong Chen wouldn't be so obsessed with that ugly girl. Now I look at the children of these ministers, and none of them is worthy of Rong Chen. But this saint, although a little ugly, she looks really good with Rong Chen with a veil. If she can help Rong Chen get rid of his infatuation with that woman, no matter what her appearance is, I agree. It's a pity..." Kou Jing looked at Lin Bingshuang with regret. She had noticed Lin Bingshuang for a long time and was sure that she must be a gentle and gentle person. It's a pity that the saint of Yun Kingdom could never get married in her life.

Kou Lanzhi didn't dare to say a word. Her brother, Kou Yuanshen, was also a love-struck man. He had never remarried since his wife passed away, and he only had one daughter, Kou Yurou...

"How's the relationship between Yu Rou and Yu Er lately?"

"It's still the same as before."

"Forget it, forget it. You and the emperor only developed feelings for each other after you got married. I won't force it, Yu'er."

"Yes." Everyone knows that the emperor and the empress have a deep relationship, but only Kou Lanzhi knows what they are like in private.

"Go and invite the Saint over."

"Yes."

"Saintess, the Queen Mother invites you." Just as Lin Bingshuang was lost in thought, a palace attendant spoke. What do you want me to do? Lin Bingshuang looked at them in the pavilion and walked over with lotus steps.

The more the Queen Mother looked at her, the more satisfied she became with her demeanor and temperament.

"Greetings to the Queen Mother and Her Majesty." Lin Bingshuang saluted.

"I have invited the Saint here for no other reason than to hear that the Saint's chrysanthemum display, which spread all over the ground with a wave of her hand, caused a sensation in the capital. I happened to be unwell that day and was unable to see it. I wonder if the Saint could perform it once more, so I could open my eyes." Lin Bingshuang thought to herself, "This is why you summoned me here, isn't it?" She nodded slightly, but did not respond, slowly exiting the pavilion. Her white figure seemed particularly cool and pure amid the red plum blossoms, like a white plum blossom blooming in the snow. She quietly gazed at the plum blossoms before her, a ethereal look in her eyes.

Then, she extended her jade-like hand, and a delicate plum blossom petal gently fluttered down, landing in her palm. The petal trembled slightly in her palm, as if imbued with some mysterious power. Lin Bingshuang gazed at the petal, a glint in her eyes.

She gently raised her hand and flung the petals out. The moment they left her hand, a gentle breeze picked up. The wind, as if alive, gently lifted the petals, sending them dancing slowly through the air. Then, as if summoned by some unknown force, all the plum blossom petals on the ground floated away, dancing gracefully like countless pink butterflies.

The petals gradually gathered into a ball in the air, slowly spinning. Each petal shimmered with a soft light, as if telling a beautiful story. Everyone stared wide-eyed, deeply moved by this magical scene. They felt as if they were in a dream world, oblivious to their surroundings.

Lin Bingshuang stood there quietly, her eyes focused and calm. She seemed the master of this magical world, in control of everything. Her hair fluttered gently in the breeze, complementing the dancing petals to create a stunning scene.

Even Kou Jing was so startled that she stepped out of the pavilion to take a closer look. Her eyes widened, a look of disbelief on her face. She stared at the swirling petals, as if time had stood still. She reached out, wanting to touch the magical scene, but she was afraid to disrupt the beauty.

After a while, Lin Bingshuang gently waved her hand, and the swirling petals instantly dispersed, falling to the ground one after another, and calm returned. However, everyone's hearts could not calm down for a long time.

"Good, good, good!" Kou Jing rubbed her eyes. This was the first time in her life that she had seen such a magical scene. She quickly praised and applauded.

"Empress Dowager, Yunshuang is not feeling well, so I'll take my leave first." Lin Bingshuang was particularly reluctant to stay here, she just wanted to leave as soon as possible.

"What's wrong? Are you leaving right after I arrive?" Qin Rongchen's voice echoed, but he hadn't arrived yet. Everyone looked over and saw Qin Rongchen and Qin Ruoyu approaching together. One was as gentle as jade, the other had red lips and white teeth, truly dazzling. Lin Bingshuang wanted to run when she saw him approaching, but she miscalculated, but she still followed the others in saluting.

"Your humble servant greets the Queen Mother and Her Majesty the Empress."

"Grandson pays homage to the Imperial Grandmother and the Queen Mother." Qin Rongchen and Qin Ruoyu said in unison.

"No, no, you are too late. The Saint just displayed her skills, and I found it incredible." Kou Jing understood the meaning of Qin Rongchen's words just now. It seemed that he was particularly concerned about the Saint, so he deliberately brought up the topic.

"It seems the Saint is quite skilled," Qin Rongchen said teasingly, looking at the woman who stood out from the crowd. She had been avoiding him for days, claiming to be unwell and not seeing anyone, and the next moment she was rushing to the palace to admire the plum blossoms. But it didn't matter; he would come to see her himself.