The aroma of cooking filled the house: I sent my eldest brother to become the Grand Secretary.

Chapter 326 Zhao Ruhui

The magnificent palace gradually came into focus as the sun rose higher.

The palace was filled with joy, and red and colorful silks were hung everywhere.

To welcome Princess Wanming back to the palace, the Emperor specially granted all officials of the court a three-day holiday.

Because the court was suspended, the emperor had a rare moment of leisure.

In Yuehua Palace, the Emperor had breakfast with Shen Shuhua.

Perhaps sensing Shen Shuhua's nervousness, the Emperor walked up to her and gently embraced her, saying, "Don't worry, our Wanming will arrive tomorrow."

Wanming has always been a thorn in their hearts that they can't get rid of.

Back then, if the Emperor hadn't left early, Wanming wouldn't have gotten into trouble.

Over the years, he has always felt guilty towards her, and therefore has been more indulgent and tender towards her.

Now that Wanming has been found, the knot in their hearts is finally about to be untied.

She was his childhood sweetheart, and for him, she, who was originally carefree, willingly entered the palace.

Although one was an emperor and the other a concubine, they both had feelings for each other.

But fate is cruel; over the years, neither of them has dared to touch that thorn in their hearts.

Finally, after tomorrow, everything will have a new beginning.

"Tomorrow, I will stay with you."

……

The capital was filled with a festive atmosphere, and even the streets and alleys were cleaned spotless.

Have you heard? The Emperor's daughter, Princess Wanming, has been found.

I heard from the uncle of the son of the nephew of my uncle's neighbor's wife that the emperor gave all the officials three days off to welcome the princess.

[Furthermore, a grand palace banquet has been specially prepared, and it's said that the emperor will personally go out of the palace gates to greet the princess tomorrow.]

[Who is this princess? Why is she making such a grand entrance?]

"Shh!" The man glanced around cautiously and whispered, "I heard she's the daughter of a concubine. She was thought to be dead at birth, but she just got lost."

After saying that, he gave the other person a knowing look. This involves royal secrets, so please use your imagination.

The common people didn't care which princess returned to the palace; all they knew was that the officials were on holiday, the night market was open, and they had places to have fun and places to set up stalls to make money.

Therefore, the princess's return to the palace was a joyous occasion for the entire nation.

……

A post station outside the capital.

The roadsides were lined with people who had come to catch a glimpse of the princess.

They stood behind the royal guards, gazing into the distance with expectant eyes.

They were all very curious about this princess from the common people.

A sixteen-year-old girl was in a carriage at the end of the road.

His face was flushed from living on the border for so long.

A pair of big, dark eyes, and a pair of thick, dark braids.

She looked ahead, following the direction of the carriage.

It was a huge, densely packed area, teeming with people.

They were all ordinary people, just like she had been before.

But now she was sitting in an exquisite carriage.

Because of her adoptive mother, whom she had previously despised.

She raised her somewhat dark face, proud as a peacock.

She had only ever seen the daughter of the prefect before, who had two maids accompanying her when she went out, and from a distance, she thought that was quite impressive.

However, nowadays she is accompanied not only by maids but also by many guards when she goes out.

She is a princess of the Great Xia Kingdom, and should be even more imposing than the daughter of a prefect when she goes out.

She felt very pleased with the envious looks from the people below.

Its head, already held high, was raised even higher.

She coughed and tilted her head back, almost turning over.

Zhao Mama, who was sitting next to her, looked at her with a cold smile on her lips.

She looked like a pheasant with peacock feathers stuck on it.

Seemingly noticing Zhao Mama's somewhat unfriendly gaze, Zhao Ruhui looked up at her and said, "If it weren't for me, you probably would never have been able to get out of that wretched place in your entire life."

"I brought you here because you raised me to adulthood."

"You shouldn't be ungrateful."

Zhao Mama looked at her but ignored her. She wondered if her neck would get sore from tilting her head back like that.

She had raised Zhao Ruhui since she was a child, and she knew exactly what Zhao Ruhui was thinking.

She has always been proud since she was a child. She accidentally revealed that she had worked as a wet nurse in the palace when she was drunk.

I never expected this girl to take it so seriously. I wonder how she got in touch with people in the capital.

She knew Zhao Ruhui's identity all too well.

However, when she thought of those people, her eyes darkened and took on a hint of murderous intent.

When she looked up again, the murderous intent in her eyes was gone.

A beautiful and gentle figure still lingered in her mind; she thought she would never see her again in this lifetime.

The magnificent carriage slowly approached the crowd.

The crowd began to sway, and everyone craned their necks to push forward.

Finally, the carriage stopped at the entrance of the post station.

"We've arrived. Please get off the bus."

Zhao Ruhui has not yet been officially granted a title, so the guard dared not address her casually.

Upon hearing the guard's voice, Zhao Ruhui lowered her head and straightened her clothes, which were completely disheveled.

He was made to wait a while before he slowly stepped down from the carriage, supported by Granny Zhao.

She basked in the envious glances from those around her, hidden beneath her veil.

She loved the feeling of being the center of attention; she was born to stand above the crowd.

After Princess Wanming entered the post station, the surrounding crowd gradually dispersed.

Guagua.

Guagua.

Guagua.

The crows that had been gathering in the trees also flapped their wings and flew away with the crowd.

At night, half of the moon was obscured by a cloud.

In Chengqian Palace.

The Empress was sitting in front of her dressing table, removing her jewelry.

She casually picked up the jade comb from the dressing table and played with it. "Is that person still obedient?"

The old nanny beside her bent down, helping her remove her makeup as she respectfully said, "She's an obedient one."

"I heard from the servants that her behavior was a bit..."

"Something?" The Empress paused, raised her eyes to look at the old nanny, waiting for her to continue.

"He has a somewhat arrogant personality."

"Hmph!" The Empress's lips curled into a sneer. "Arrogant? Her mother was just as arrogant, yet she still managed to win the Emperor's favor."

Like mother, like daughter.

"I'm afraid she's not arrogant enough."

After changing her clothes, the Empress, dressed in her nightgown, sat on the edge of the bed and said, "Tell her not to forget her mission."

"Also, tell the people who serve her to let her be as arrogant as possible."

Only if she is arrogant enough can their plan succeed.

Shen Shuhua, haven't you always been thinking about your eldest daughter all these years?

Then let you properly experience the joy of getting something back.

Thinking about what would happen tomorrow, the Queen was in an unusually good mood and slept the most soundly night she had ever had.

In the Moon Palace.

It was rare for the Emperor to be allowed to stay and rest by Shen Shuhua.

Afterwards, the Emperor embraced the woman he had been longing for, saying, "Shuhua, don't worry, our daughter will definitely be the best daughter in the world."

She definitely won't blame you.

Shen Shuhua remained silent, closing her eyes and pretending to sleep.

She fell asleep very quickly.

In the night sky, the moon hangs high, and a star shines exceptionally bright beside it.

Further away, twinkling, it seemed that a faint star was approaching them.