Time Travel and Love

Chu Qingmeng lay in a coma for three whole days, and only managed to get up on the day of her longevity. She started packing in the morning and didn't finish until the afternoon. She was completely exhausted. She took a carriage to the palace so she could rest. She was still sluggish in the carriage. Mo Liujin, feeling both guilty and distressed, held her in his arms and let her lean on him. Shuang Cheng, who had disguised himself as Xia Zhi, and Kui Wenzhong, who had disguised himself as Chun He, looked at their master's state with such heartache that they glared at Mo Liujin fiercely. "I've told them everything!" He was so old, but his son-in-law was really something!

When they arrived at the palace, they found that most of the officials from each family who were high enough to attend the Longevity Festival had arrived. They were late. The group got off the carriage and each helped their wife to find their own seat. However, others only helped their wives in vain. Only Mo Liujin really helped Chu Qingmeng. Chu Qingmeng walked very slowly, and Mo Liujin was a higher-ranking official in the court. Therefore, when she walked to the front, most people had already taken their seats. They still sat together as husband and wife, with civil officials on the east and military officials on the west. After Chu Qingmeng sat down on the west side, she found that Mo Liuyuan and Mu Lingxue were opposite them. In front were important officials such as princes, dukes, and prime ministers. Mo Liujue and others had to sit at the back. Seeing Chu Qingmeng looking at Mo Liujue, Mo Liujin explained to her, "The seats are based on the size of the official rank, regardless of seniority or illegitimate children."

Chu Qingmeng suddenly smiled. Seeing Mo Liujin looking at her with doubt, she said, "You two really are worthy of being twins. Your promotion speed is the same?"

"..." Mo Liujin was speechless at her strange focus. "My second brother holds a higher official position than me. Civil officials in the court have a higher status than military generals."

"Hmm, I don't understand." Chu Qingmeng dropped the question and fell silent. Xia Zhi tactfully handed him a handful of hawthorn pills. Jiu Ye would always reach for hawthorn pills when he was bored. Sure enough, Chu Qingmeng took one and tossed it into his mouth. Hmm? Did they change the recipe? A little bitter?

Quan Si: Do I have it easy?! I worked all night to make these pills to replenish Jiu Ye's kidneys! I even broke a whole set of the pill molds!

The nobles and ministers were all chatting with one another, and many generals were also greeting and chatting with Mo Liujin. They kept glancing at Chu Qingmeng. They had never known the General of the Central Army's wife was so young! Perhaps only fifteen or sixteen?! Could this be a new wife? But they hadn't received a wedding invitation yet? Just as everyone was puzzled, the Emperor and Empress arrived. The scene instantly fell silent, and everyone in the hall bowed and greeted each other.

"Everyone, please stand!" The Emperor and Empress waved their hands, signaling everyone to stand. Everyone rose, and Mo Liujin helped Chu Qingmeng back to her seat. Then came the song and dance performance. The music was loud, and Chu Qingmeng frowned slightly. Knowing she disliked noisy places, Mo Liujin tried his best to distract her with interesting things.

Ling Xiao and Mo Liujin were separated by a person, but he still raised his glass to drink with him. Chu Qingmeng saw that Ling Xiao was very honest today and did not talk too much. He could not help but laugh, "Ling Xiao is really honest."

Mo Liujin also smiled. "Of course he's obedient when the Emperor, Empress, and Duke are all around. The important thing is that his wife is very tough. Since marrying her, he even had to beg her for a long time before he could take a concubine."

Chu Qingmeng laughed out loud again but still covered her mouth with a handkerchief. Although she was usually careless and couldn't maintain a generous and gentle air, she was still able to control her gentle and soft energy.

"The general is so lucky!" A big man sitting between Mo Liujin and Ling Xiao glanced at Chu Qingmeng, suddenly smiled and raised his glass to Mo Liujin.

Chu Qingmeng: "..." Forget it, she was treated as a concubine and a second wife just because she went out with him. She was speechless.

Mo Liujin was about to explain when Chu Qingmeng tugged at his sleeve, signaling him not to. It was too much trouble. How long would it take to explain to so many people? Mo Liujin smiled helplessly, raised his glass in a gesture of greeting, and drank the wine.

The singing and dancing ended amidst the clinking of glasses, and the presentation of birthday gifts began. Leading the charge was naturally the gift from the Seventh Imperial Uncle, Mo Chenfeng, to the Emperor. After someone brought it up, Chu Qingmeng twitched his lips. It was the Saker Falcon. Perhaps this wasn't the original gift? It was a temporary replacement. But the Emperor hadn't fully learned the lesson yet. The uncle must have warned the Emperor, otherwise why would he have only glanced at it from afar?

"Old Prince! This goshawk is actually white, which is really rare!" A close minister below suddenly exclaimed in admiration.

The Emperor nodded approvingly, "Yes! It is indeed rare!"

"Your Majesty, this creature is called the Saker Falcon. A goshawk will be captured in just two moves. It is the true overlord of the sky!" Mo Chenfeng smiled and bowed to explain to the emperor.

The emperor's interest piqued, his eyes lighting up. "Oh? This thing is so powerful?! How did Seventh Brother get it?"

"Haha, this was given to me by my son. This time I can consider it as a token of my appreciation." Mo Chenfeng raised his hand and gestured to Mo Liujin's seat.

"Hahaha, Liujin's horse riding skills are getting better and better!" The emperor looked at Mo Liujin and laughed heartily.

Chu Qingmeng suddenly had a bad feeling...