Rebirth of His Royal Highness Prince Chenghu

A few days later, in Kunning Palace

Qingyao opened her red lips softly: "Chunyu, your headdress doesn't need to be complicated, just keep it simple."

The spring rain responded, "Yes, my lady." Then it carefully picked off the redundant ones, leaving only the elegant embellishments.

Qingyao admired herself in the mirror. Her exquisite makeup made her feel happy. She casually picked up the silver hairpin from the makeup box and said softly, "This hairpin is a reward for you."

Chunyu: "Thank you very much for your reward, Your Majesty."

Xia He said respectfully, "Your Majesty, it's almost time."

Qingyao stood up, dressed in a bright yellow Manchu dress, with a graceful figure. She walked out of the hall with light steps.

The palace maids gathered around her and served her carefully.

Qingyao continued walking forward. Outside the palace, a sedan chair was ready, awaiting her arrival. The bearers, in high spirits, stood in a neat row, as still as statues.

Qingyao boarded the sedan chair. With a shout of "Lift the sedan chair", the sedan chair slowly rose and drove towards Jiaotai Hall.

Jiaotai Hall

All the concubines and ministers' wives have arrived. Everyone is chatting with people they know, chattering loudly, and it's very lively.

Qingyao supported Chunyu and stepped into Jiaotai Hall, and the hall instantly became quiet.

Everyone hurriedly bowed and saluted, respectfully and in unison: "Your servants and others pay their respects to the Empress. May the Empress be blessed with good health and happiness."

Qingyao sat down on the phoenix chair at the head, raised her hand slightly, and said slowly: "Everyone, get up."

Everyone: "Thank you, Her Majesty!" and they took their seats one by one.

Qingyao: "Everyone, don't be too formal. Just be casual."

Chunyu: "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince, the Third Prince, and the Fifth Prince have arrived." She said respectfully.

Qingyao: "Let them in quickly."

Cheng Hu, dressed in the luxurious apricot-yellow official attire of the Crown Prince, stood tall and straight like a pine tree, his phoenix eyes sparkling like the brightest stars in the night sky, emitting a dazzling light: "Your son pays his respects to the Empress Dowager."

Yinreng and Yinzhen: "Your sons pay their respects to the Empress Dowager."

Qingyao looked at her eldest son, who was becoming more and more like her husband, and then at her other two sons. Her heart was filled with joy, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously curled up slightly, like a blooming flower. "Hurry up and get up. Why did you all come together?"

Cheng Hu said, "Thank you, Empress Dowager. I've been quite busy lately and only had some free time today. It's been a while since I've paid you a visit, so I brought my two younger brothers with me to pay you my respects. I didn't realize you were hosting a banquet."

Qingyao smiled and nodded, "It's okay, I'm glad you're here. You three can sit down." Chenghu, Yinreng and Yinzhen responded in unison, and then each found a seat and sat down.

At this time, a palace maid came to Qingyao with a plate of cakes and said softly, "Empress, this is the lotus cake freshly made by the kitchen. Please try it." Qingyao took a look at the lotus cake and said to Chenghu with a smile, "My son, you love lotus cake the most. Come and try it." Chenghu quickly stood up, walked to Qingyao, and took the cake. "Thank you, Empress." He took a bite of the lotus cake and his eyes lit up. "The lotus cake here is still the best, Empress."

Seeing this, the other concubines all laughed and agreed, "Yes, the Queen's pastries are always the best." Qingyao smiled and said, "Don't just sit there, everyone, try some of these lotus cakes." As she spoke, she also picked up a piece of cake and tasted it. For a moment, the atmosphere in the palace was harmonious and full of laughter and joy.

At this time, a concubine in gorgeous clothes stood up with a smile and toasted Qingyao: "Empress, I offer a toast to you. May you remain young, live long and be healthy." Qingyao smiled, raised her glass and took a sip.

"Sisters, please raise your glasses too." The concubines all stood up and raised their glasses to toast Qingyao. After three rounds of drinking, there was singing and dancing. Qingyao looked at the scene before her and felt extremely relieved.

However, her eyes kept drifting towards the door, as if she was expecting something. Finally, she saw a familiar figure - the emperor walked into the hall.

"The Emperor has arrived!" The eunuch announced loudly, and the entire room fell silent. Kangxi walked forward and sat down next to Qingyao.

"I'm late, please don't blame me, Queen." Kangxi said with a smile.

Qingyao responded gently: "Your Majesty is busy with affairs, how could I blame you." The two smiled at each other, their eyes full of love.

Kangxi asked in a low voice: "My dear, has the emperor been able to meet his future wife?"

Qingyao: "Not yet. The emperor and his men arrived just before Your Majesty, and I haven't told the emperor yet."