Deep Palace Pet Peach Blossom Flawless

When Emperor Shenwu went to Qiongshui Palace, Concubine Shuixia casually mentioned this matter, and her voice was a little aggrieved at the end: "Your Majesty, I really envy the hairstyle of that palace maid Hui. I didn't expect Concubine Yi to reject me so bluntly..."

Emperor Shenwu was leaning on the bed, holding a scroll in his hand. At this moment, he put down the scroll in his hand and said: "I will give you a few palace maids who can comb your hair."

Noble Lady Shuixia was not very satisfied. Before she could say anything more, Emperor Shenwu had already stood up and said, "I still have some memorials to submit. I will be leaving first."

Noblewoman Shuixia was somewhat bewildered, "Your Majesty..."

When Emperor Shenwu walked out of the palace gate, Concubine Shuixia had not yet come to her senses.

Emperor Shenwu went to the Cining Palace to pay his respects to Empress Dowager Li. As he entered the inner hall, he heard Empress Dowager Li's joyful laughter. Emperor Shenwu raised an eyebrow slightly; his mother was known for her serious nature.

When Emperor Shenwu entered the inner hall, he saw Empress Dowager Li admiring a painting. The scroll was fully unfolded, showing a sea of ​​blooming flowers and fluttering butterflies. It was clearly a close-up painting of a blooming sea of ​​flowers.

Lan Qingwu knelt down to pay his respects upon seeing the emperor. Empress Dowager Li's smile remained on her face. Seeing Emperor Shenwu, she greeted him, "Your Majesty, look! Concubine Yi said she would bring me a gift before she left for Qiling Mountain. I never imagined this gift would be so thoughtful and unique."

Looking at the scenery is like being there in person.

Emperor Shenwu looked around the hall and said, "Mother, were these flower crowns also given to you by Concubine Yi?"

Empress Dowager Li nodded in satisfaction. "These flowers blooming in the fairyland are so different from those in the imperial gardens of the palace. Noble Lady Yi, quickly stand up."

When Empress Dowager Li was the empress, she accompanied the late emperor to Qiling Mountain. She had always been restrained and observed etiquette. She had never seen such things before, and she had never met such a romantic and elegant younger generation.

Lan Qingwu stood up and stood beside Emperor Shenwu.

Emperor Shenwu admired the scroll for a while and said, "Mother, my lord ...

The emperor's birthday celebration was simple, and Empress Dowager Li had no intention of celebrating her own birthday. After Da Shengfu died, he followed his son, so even Empress Dowager Li could not skip the emperor's birthday celebration.

Empress Dowager Li's face showed genuine joy: "Okay! Okay, I'll listen to the Emperor."

Emperor Shenwu changed the subject: "If I remember correctly, Concubine Yi's birthday is also this month?"

Lan Qingwu was slightly stunned: "Your Majesty, it is the 22nd of this month."

Empress Dowager Li smiled and said, "That's quite a coincidence. It's only a few days away from the Emperor's birthday. Lady Yi, you can hold a small banquet on that day to make it lively."

Lan Qingwu hesitated. Inviting a bunch of concubines with different thoughts to celebrate her birthday? She felt it was unnecessary.

Emperor Shenwu knew what Lan Qingwu was thinking by looking at her expression, and said directly: "Then let's hold a banquet. Every concubine can have a banquet on her birthday." Even concubines of lower status would invite a few concubines who were on good terms with her.

It is also a symbol of one's status.

Lan Qingwu had no choice but to agree.

At this time, someone from the palace came in and reported: "Your Majesty, the Queen Mother, Prince An and Princess An have come to pay their respects."

Empress Dowager Li hurriedly said, "Let them in quickly!"

Emperor Shenwu's expression became calm and expressionless.

After Prince An and his wife finished their greetings, Emperor Shenwu called them to their feet. Prince An lowered his head slightly and said, "Besides greetings to Your Majesty and the Queen Mother, I have also been worried day and night. Did those assassins sent by the Family Deer King disturb Your Majesty while you were in Qiling Mountain?"

Empress Dowager Li was startled and looked quickly at Emperor Shenwu.

The Emperor Shenwu frowned slightly and said, "They are just a few rats. They can't scare me. As for you, just take care of yourselves."

Princess An immediately responded, "Yes, Your Majesty, it was the Prince who, ever since he heard about this, has been worried. Today, he has come to pay his respects to Your Majesty."

Empress Dowager Li nodded in satisfaction: "That's great, and we are blood brothers."

This made him think of the fifth prince Zhou Qihuai, and he couldn't help feeling a little sad. He didn't know whether he could meet the fifth prince on the emperor's birthday.

A moment later, Emperor Shenwu left the Cining Palace under the pretext of government affairs, taking Lan Qingwu with him. Princess An, Li Wanqing, knelt to see the emperor off, looking up at the emperor's back for a long time.

After Prince An and his wife returned to Prince An's mansion, Prince An couldn't help but say, "I told you not to go. Even if I went to pay my respects to His Majesty, His Majesty would be indifferent. In the past, I..."

Li Wanqing suppressed her thoughts and comforted Prince An: "Your Highness, everything must be done step by step, and changes must be made little by little. When His Majesty treats you like Prince Ding, it will also be good for the children. This also affects their future."

Prince An casually lay down on the chair and said, "Although there is some truth in this, it is really not my forte..."

Considering his status as the eldest son, he felt uncomfortable just thinking about him going after his younger brother like this.

Li Wanqing curled her lips subtly: "Your Highness, I know I'm putting you in a difficult position. From now on, you just need to go, and I'll do the rest. That way, you don't have to say anything."

Prince An clapped his hands and said, "This is feasible. Wanqing, you are truly a good wife for me!"

Li Wanqing just smiled gently.

On the 22nd, Lan Qingwu held a birthday luncheon in the main hall of Suowu Palace. The three concubines all sent birthday gifts and left the ceremony. Only Concubine Liang came in person and teased, "This way I can hear you say a few more words."

Lan Qingwu could only feel helpless, as what she said was really not funny.

The newly favored Concubine Shuixia was not present, having only sent a gift. As a newcomer to the harem, she shouldn't have missed such a rare opportunity to integrate into the Dasheng harem. Liangpin said bluntly, "Perhaps she's too proud of her princess status. Really, she looks smart, but she's actually quite clever."

You've already entered the harem of Da Sheng, why are you still acting like a princess?

The other concubines, several noble ladies, Han Meiren, Fang Cairen, Liu Cairen, Cao Shuren, Zhou Shuren, etc. were all present. Especially Han Meiren and the others, they had shown respect to Lan Qingwu since the incident with Concubine Xie, and they were always respectful and respectful in their daily etiquette.

Concubine Zhang and Lady Wei, who were both pregnant, were not present. Lady Wen and Lady Bai, who were both in confinement after childbirth, also sent gifts. Lan Qingwu breathed a sigh of relief.

Halfway through the banquet, the emperor sent someone to deliver rewards. Li Xiang came in person to announce the decree, and a stream of rewards were sent to the Suowu Palace. Concubine Liu's eyes hurt just by looking at them. Is Concubine Yi so favored?

After the eunuchs had delivered everything, Li Xiang didn't move. He bowed again and said, "Lady Yi, please wait a moment. There's one more thing that will take some time, but it will be here soon."

Even Concubine Liang couldn't help but be curious: "Eunuch Li, what on earth is this? Why is it so precious that it appears last?"

The other concubines also showed curiosity.

Li Xiang just smiled and replied, "Please wait a moment, Madam Liang and the ladies."

Sure enough, a moment later, dozens of palace servants and eunuchs jointly carried a massive rectangular glass fish tank into the main hall of Suowu Palace. Lan Qingwu was also shocked. Glass was a rare commodity in the Dasheng Dynasty. Without proper channels, a tank this large would be impossible to purchase even with millions of gold. At a glance, it must have been over ten meters long.

In particular, this glass tank is filled with living water, in which colorful goldfish of various shapes swim freely, and at the bottom of the water there are colorful stones and green, yellow and red swaying water plants.