Phi-Fic Chapter 253 Goodbye Prince Zhao Haoxuan
Chapter 253 Goodbye Prince Zhao Haoxuan
The imperial garden was ablaze with flowers. On this day, many people arrived, and Concubine Yin was dressed in gorgeous clothes and had a graceful demeanor.
Zhao Yucheng stood aside, his eyes occasionally drifting towards Concubine Yin.
At this time, Emperor Zhao Guoan and Queen Yang Wanqing slowly walked into the Imperial Garden, with Princess Zhao Yuwei following beside them.
"Greetings to the Emperor, may the Emperor live long and long. Greetings to the Empress, may the Empress live a thousand years and a thousand years!" The wives and daughters of the officials all bowed.
Gou Chunmei did not dare to be negligent in the slightest. She quickly adjusted her skirt, knelt on both knees, and kowtowed respectfully.
In a clear and resounding voice, she said, "Your humble servant Gou Chunmei pays homage to the Emperor. May the Emperor live long and long! I pay homage to the Empress. May the Empress live a thousand years!"
She knew that the extremely noble queen in front of her might become her future mother-in-law.
So naturally you have to be fully prepared to deal with it and make sure to leave a good impression on the other party.
Zhao Guoan smiled, waved her hand gently, and said softly: "Princess Miao, please stand up quickly!"
At the same time, Concubine Li, who was standing by, saw this and quickly stepped forward, bowed to the Emperor and Empress, and said in a delicate voice:
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you, Your Majesty, and to Her Majesty the Queen
Concubine Yin, who was originally standing at the back, moved forward reluctantly.
She knelt down reluctantly, and although she said the words of worship, the moment she lowered her head, her eyes were filled with resentment and jealousy.
Especially when she saw Yang Wanqing walking out of the cold palace again, she was furious and gnashed her teeth secretly:
"Humph, the throne of the Queen should belong to me! This hateful bitch was able to escape from the cold palace. God is really blind!
And that damned prince, if he hadn't returned to the capital, would I have ended up paying homage to this despicable woman? One day, I will make you all pay the price! "
At this time, Zhao Guoan smiled and said, "The Imperial Garden is so lively today, I am also very happy. I heard that the various palaces have cultivated new varieties of flowers recently. Why not show them now."
Concubine Yin immediately smiled happily. She walked forward first, and the palace maid behind her was holding a pot of gorgeous orchids, the petals of which seemed to be sparkling with light.
She said in a delicate voice, "Your Majesty, I have carefully cultivated this orchid, and it is called the Starlight Orchid."
"My beloved concubine is truly virtuous and kind-hearted!" Emperor Zhao Guoan smiled and nodded slightly, expressing his sincere admiration.
There was admiration in his eyes, and the corners of his mouth were raised just right, as if this simple sentence was enough to make the whole world fall in love with him.
Hearing Zhao Guoan's generous praise, Concubine Yin's joy was beyond words.
Her pretty face instantly flushed, and a charming smile appeared involuntarily at the corner of her mouth.
Immediately afterwards, Concubine Li walked forward gracefully, holding a pot of black chrysanthemums in her hand.
The flowers of the black chrysanthemum were as black as ink, pure and deep, without a trace of other colors, exuding a mysterious and unique aura.
The petals are stacked layer upon layer, staggered and arranged in an orderly manner, like a finely crafted work of art, which makes people marvel.
When the people present saw this peculiar black chrysanthemum, they all burst into exclamations of admiration.
Some praised its rare color, some praised its beautiful shape. For a time, words of praise were heard everywhere.
Concubine Yin, who was originally filled with joy, suddenly changed her expression. She looked at Concubine Li, who was attracting much attention, and a fire of jealousy rose in her heart.
Concubine Yin said sourly, "Hmph, these are just some strange and lewd tricks. Although these things are novel, they are ultimately just some low-class tricks."
There was obvious sarcasm and disdain in her words, which made the originally lively and cheerful atmosphere suddenly become a little awkward.
Just as the situation reached a stalemate, the always dignified and steady Queen Yang Wanqing slowly spoke:
"I actually find it interesting to see all the flowers blooming in full glory. Each flower has its own unique characteristics, each displaying its own unique beauty and charm!"
The queen's words were like a spring breeze, dissolving the tense atmosphere and making everyone nod in agreement.
At this time, Zhao Yuwei, who had been silent, walked towards the pot of black chrysanthemums and looked at it curiously.
Upon seeing this, Concubine Li patiently explained to her the habits of the black chrysanthemum.
This scene made Concubine Yin even more angry.
Emperor Zhao Guoan observed everyone's expressions calmly, and had a plan in mind.
The last person to show the flower seeds was Zhao Yucheng. With a wave of his hand, the servant brought out a huge pot of peonies. The layers of petals looked like they were carved from white jade, and the fragrance of the flowers filled the entire imperial garden.
When Zhao Guoan was about to praise, a bee suddenly flew towards Concubine Yin. Zhao Yucheng stood in front of Concubine Yin without thinking and drove away the bee. This action attracted everyone's attention.
Zhao Guoan just smiled faintly, standing quietly as if he knew everything, and said casually: "Today we are enjoying the flowers, everyone can speak freely."
"The eldest prince of Miao State has arrived!" A sharp eunuch's voice suddenly rang out.
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw the Miao Kingdom's eldest prince, Chen Jingtao, walking gracefully into the imperial garden.
After he saluted the emperor, his eagle-like sharp eyes seemed to penetrate the souls of everyone present.
Especially when his gaze fell on Princess Zhao Yuwei, the deep meaning in his eyes, like a bottomless pool of water, was revealed without reservation.
The flowers he brought were a pot of exotic pansies. Each petal was like the clouds in the sky, colorful and faintly emitting an intoxicating halo.
Empress Yang Wanqing's eyes lit up instantly, and she couldn't help but exclaim in admiration: "This flower is very beautiful."
Chen Jingtao responded modestly.
Chen Jingtao suddenly sensed the undercurrent and a barely perceptible smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
He had other purposes for coming here this time, and this complicated court situation might be an opportunity for him to take advantage of.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived!" another voice sounded.
Everyone's eyes looked over as if drawn by a magnet.
Gou Chunmei's eyes seemed to be under a spell, and she stared at the person who came without blinking, hoping in her heart that the person who appeared was the one she had been thinking about day and night.
Crown Prince Zhao Haoxuan stepped steadily into the imperial garden, followed closely by a group of attendants like stars surrounding the moon.
He first bowed to the Emperor Zhao Guoan and Empress Yang Wanqing with a standard ceremony: "Your Highness, Father, and Your Highness, Mother."
"Get up!" Zhao Guoan nodded slightly, a relieved smile on his face.
Crystal tears sparkled in Yang Wanqing's eyes. After two years, she finally saw her son.
"Xuan'er, get up quickly." Her voice trembled slightly.
"Greetings, my royal brother!" Zhao Yuwei walked forward, her face full of excitement.
When Gou Chunmei saw him, her heartbeat suddenly accelerated, as rapid as a drumbeat, and her cheeks flushed: "Oh my God, it really is him! I have seen my benefactor again!"
After Zhao Haoxuan stood up, he asked someone to bring the flowers he had planted in the Lingyu space.
It was a pot of twin lotus flowers in full bloom, with the two lotus flowers leaning against each other, just like a pair of intimate lovers.
Everyone was amazed, and the emperor also showed satisfaction, "Xuan'er, this flower has a very good meaning."
Seeing this, Concubine Yin's eyes flashed with jealousy. She deliberately said, "Although this flower is beautiful, Your Highness, I wonder if it was truly grown by you personally?"
As soon as the words came out, the whole audience fell silent.
Zhao Haoxuan's expression remained unchanged as he calmly replied, "Your Highness, you're joking. This flower is the product of my care day and night. I'm giving it to my father and mother, hoping their love will continue for years to come!"