Chapter 944: Chapter 944: The Stand-in Empress vs. the True Love Concubine (Part 9)
The two first visited the palace of the Emperor of Da Lie.
The Emperor looked in good spirits, having always been pleased with Su Chaohua, his daughter-in-law, and bestowed many gifts upon her.
Afterward, the two went to pay respects to the Empress Dowager.
They were fortunate this time, as the Empress was also present in the Empress Dowager’s palace.
Gu Shengyin respectfully performed a deep bow and served tea.
When Gu Shengyin rose, Yun Qi swiftly supported her, the Empress lifting her teacup to hide the smile in her eyes.
Indeed, such a young couple, already so considerate of each other.
Similarly, the loving Empress Dowager and the smiling Empress both presented valuable meeting gifts.
After chatting for a while and noticing the Empress Dowager’s weary expression, the two tactfully took their leave.
"Do you want to rest for a while?" Yun Qi asked considerately, noticing Gu Shengyin’s complexion was not very good.
Reflecting on how late he kept her up last night, she hadn’t rested well, and today she still had to get up early to visit each palace. Yun Qi felt a pang of pity.
At this moment, Gu Shengyin indeed felt aching in her waist and soreness in her back, especially in an unspeakable area that was exceptionally uncomfortable.
She glanced around; this was exactly the Imperial Garden, with its beautiful surroundings and a pavilion not far away, making it a good place to rest for a while.
Seeing her nod, Yun Qi directly took her hand, letting her lean on him for support.
What does this look like?
Gu Shengyin wanted to pull away, "Your Highness, this is improper..."
Yun Qi raised an eyebrow: "You are my Crown Princess Consort, whatever I do with you is proper."
His voice was not lowered, and the palace attendants serving behind naturally heard it too, all covering their mouths to laugh.
The Crown Prince and Her Highness the Crown Princess Consort truly have a wonderful relationship.
Hearing this, Gu Shengyin blushed and stopped struggling; the two walked together into the pavilion.
Soon some palace attendants brought tea and exquisite snacks.
Seeing this attentive service and the beautiful and gentle young wife beside him, Yun Qi suddenly felt that this crossing to another time was not such a bad thing after all.
At the very least, not to mention anything else, he had gained a young wife he truly liked, hadn’t he?
It was during the transition of spring and summer, and many rare flowers blossomed in the Imperial Garden, a gentle breeze carrying a faint floral fragrance.
Enjoying flowers here with a loved one was indeed a pleasant affair.
Suddenly, there was a distant, faint commotion, disrupting the tranquility of this place.
Yun Qi frowned, and Ying Fu, who was serving closely by, immediately went over.
Who is so blind that they didn’t see the Crown Prince and Her Highness the Crown Princess Consort here?
Gu Shengyin calmly picked up the steaming tea, savoring it. Ah, indeed, excellent tribute tea; its flavor did not disappoint.
She knew there was more to come.
Sure enough, Ying Fu hurriedly came back.
After casting a cautious glance at Gu Shengyin, he then looked at his master.
Ying Fu, being the confidant of the Crown Prince, knew a little about his master’s past with Miss Lu.
Precisely because of this knowledge, he did not rashly send people away.
Yun Qi gave him a glance, "Speak directly if there’s anything."
This indicated there was no need to avoid the presence of the Crown Princess Consort.
In his heart, Ying Fu raised the status of the Crown Princess Consort in the Crown Prince’s eyes and then respectfully replied, "Your Highness, Lady Lu has entered the palace to visit the Empress Dowager. Upon hearing that Your Highness and Her Highness the Crown Princess Consort are here, she wishes to pay her respects."
Lady Lu?
The only Lady Lu who could be summoned by the Empress Dowager was unquestionably one.
That would be Crown Prince Yun Qi’s childhood friend, Lu Xi from the Prime Minister’s Residence.
This update is in two parts; further updates are expected to be released in the evening. Gao Lengzhi has to leave home at six in the morning and will only return at night. Good night, everyone~