The Emperor's heart is won, she sits on the Phoenix Throne! The Divine Physician's Eldest

Emperor Changlong was majestic, the Empress was dignified, and the Empress Dowager was kind. The three of them led a large entourage of concubines as they arrived.

"Long live the Empress Dowager! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Empress!"

The crowd knelt down and bowed, shouting in unison, their voices deafening.

Emperor Changlong helped the Empress Dowager to her seat, and only after she was seated did he look at the crowd and say, "Rise."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Everyone rose and took their seats.

Emperor Changlong and Empress sat side by side, sharing a table.

Judging from their appearance alone, the two are a match made in heaven and very pleasing to the eye.

Emperor Changlong glanced around, his eyes losing some of their majesty and gaining some gentleness.

"Everyone is here. Today is the Empress Dowager's birthday. Let us raise our glasses together to wish her a long and healthy life." Emperor Changlong said, raising his wine cup.

Everyone present raised their glasses and said in unison, "Wishing Her Majesty the Empress Dowager good health and longevity."

The Empress Dowager smiled broadly, "I am very happy to see you all. You must eat well, drink well, and have fun today."

"Thank you, Your Majesty the Empress Dowager." Everyone's face was beaming with smiles.

The Empress Dowager was always kind and didn't talk much, which made her well-liked by everyone.

"Your Majesty, today is your birthday, and I have prepared a gift for you," *** suddenly said, standing up.

"Oh? *** even prepared a gift for me, how thoughtful of you," the Empress Dowager said with a smile.

He picked up the box placed in front of him, walked directly to the Empress Dowager, opened the box, and presented it with both hands.

"Your Majesty, this is an agarwood bracelet. The beads are made of the finest agarwood that I specially sent someone to find. I added a sleep-aiding fragrance, but the fragrance did not overpower the agarwood's aroma. I know you love agarwood the most."

I also added jade and gold to the bracelet, so it wouldn't look too plain. Gold is luxurious, and jade is warm in winter and cool in summer, making it perfect for Your Majesty the Empress Dowager.

The Empress Dowager's gaze fell on the bracelet, and she immediately beamed with joy.

Having lived for seventy years, the Empress Dowager could no longer find any expensive gifts that could bring her joy.

What she values ​​is the sentiment behind it.

***'s gift wasn't very valuable, but it contained countless sentiments and thoughtfulness.

This filial piety was what the Empress Dowager valued most.

"Xin Xin is so thoughtful."

Shen Xin is her given name. Now, apart from her birth mother and husband, only the Empress Dowager calls her that.

The Empress Dowager stretched her hand out to the girl, "Xin Xin, put it on me."

"Yes, Your Majesty." *** took out the bracelet and put it on the Empress Dowager's wrist.

The Empress Dowager raised her hand, examined it carefully, and smiled even more broadly. "This bracelet suits my taste very well. I like it very much."

*** said, "I am very happy to have pleased the Empress Dowager. I wish the Empress Dowager boundless happiness and good health."

"Very well." The Empress Dowager smiled, her eyes crinkling.

After giving his blessings, *** returned to his seat, and the others began to give their gifts as well.

After the royal family finished their deliveries, it was the turn of the courtiers.

"Your Majesty, I have also prepared a gift for you."

Jiang Yu stood up from the crowd.

Today she wore a light blue dress, and she looked elegant and refined.

"Who are you?" the Empress Dowager asked.

Jiang Yu replied, "Your Majesty, I am Jiang Yu."

"So it's Miss Jiang. It's been years since I last saw you. You've grown so much! You've really blossomed into a beautiful young woman."

The Empress Dowager had met Jiang Yu a few years ago, but Jiang Yu often traveled abroad to study, and she stayed in the palace for many years, detached from worldly affairs, so she naturally did not recognize Jiang Yu.

"Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty." Jiang Yu felt very proud to receive the Empress Dowager's praise, but her face remained calm and composed.

This composure and equanimity drew a hint of admiration from the Empress Dowager.

"Your Majesty, I have composed a piece of music for you."

"Very well, Miss Jiang, you are very kind." The Empress Dowager said gently.

"Someone, prepare a zither for Miss Jiang," the Empress ordered.

Even after the incident of selecting the top teacher at the academy, the Empress still held Jiang Yu in high regard.

After all, what she wanted from the beginning was the power behind Jiang Yu.

Moreover, Jiang Yu and Song Siyao do not get along.

The Empress looked at Jiang Yu and became more and more pleased with her.

The palace maids prepared the zither, and Jiang Yu sat down in front of it. Her fair fingers glided across the strings, and beautiful music flowed out.

She had practiced this piece for a month, and she was very confident that she could make a name for herself with it.

As Jiang Yu continued to play, those present felt as if they were hearing heavenly music.

Everyone listened intently, appreciating the music as if they were immersed in it, unwilling to leave.

Song Siyao was also listening carefully, and the more she listened, the more something felt off. She felt that the melody was too familiar.

She finally found the reason after Jiang finished playing the entire piece.

Applause rang out in the hall, and everyone looked at her with fervor, excitement, and affection.

Jiang felt a great sense of satisfaction.

She hadn't experienced something like this in a long time.

"Your Majesty, I have finished playing. With this piece, I wish Your Majesty a long and happy birthday."

Jiang Yu is elegant in demeanor and speaks and acts with propriety.

The Empress Dowager chuckled, "Miss Jiang's zither playing is quite good; it makes me feel warm all over."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Jiang Yu smiled gently, her demeanor graceful and dignified.

With the Empress Dowager's praise today, everyone will have to look up to her in the future.

"Your Majesty, not only have I prepared a piece of music for you today, but Princess Youfeng has also prepared a piece of music for you."

Jiang Yu could tell from everyone's reaction that she had played the piece very well.

She was confident she could crush Song Siyao.

Therefore, she deliberately said that Song Siyao would also play the zither for the Empress Dowager, determined to outshine Song Siyao.

"Is that so?" The Empress Dowager looked up at Song Siyao. "Princess Youfeng, what piece of music will you play for me?"

The smile on her face did not fade, but Song Siyao felt a chill.

Song Siyao knew that the Empress Dowager disliked her.

This was probably because the Empress Dowager didn't like Shen Pei, while Shen Pei liked her.

"Your Majesty, I have not prepared any music." Song Siyao looked at Jiang Yu and asked, "Miss Jiang, we haven't exchanged a single word today, how do you know I have prepared any music?"

Jiang Yu looked completely innocent. "Princess Youfeng, you clearly told me this a few days ago, didn't you? Have you forgotten?"

She looked guilty. "I'm sorry, are you upset that I told you first? You wanted to surprise the Empress Dowager?"

Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager's smile visibly diminished. "Princess Youfeng is so busy every day, how could she possibly have time to prepare a surprise for me?"

"Your Majesty, I have prepared a gift for you, but it is not a piece of music," Song Siyao said.

"Oh? What is that?" the Empress Dowager asked.

Song Siyao, holding the box, stood up and walked towards the Empress Dowager...