SFS Chapter 259: Birthday Banquet 2
Chapter 259: Birthday Banquet 2
(Is this hard to guess? Oh, what are you thinking!!!)
The person in front of him was wearing a moon-white brocade robe with elegant bamboo leaf patterns embroidered with silver thread. The patterns appeared and disappeared with his steps. He had a dark purple silk belt around his waist with a warm mutton-fat jade pendant hanging on it, which complemented his temperament. He also had a jade flute on his back.
civet cat.
An Lingrong's heart suddenly tightened, and her thoughts were instantly in a mess, but she quickly adjusted her mood, put on a decent smile on her face again, and slowly stood up and said, "Prince Guo is polite."
Yun Li held a small, exquisite package in his hands, his handsome face filled with a brilliant smile. That smile was bright and warm, enough to flutter one's heart. "Today is Princess Longyue's first birthday. I have specially prepared a small gift as a token of my appreciation. I hope Concubine Wen will not dislike it."
"No, no, thank you for your concern, Your Highness. Thank you, Your Highness, Su Ye." An Lingrong bowed slightly, showing great courtesy.
Su Ye behind him immediately stepped forward and took the small package with both hands.
After presenting the gift, Yunli looked at Longyue again and said, "Empress Wenpin, can the prince hug Longyue?"
"The prince is the princess' uncle, so of course he can hold her."
The wet nurse behind him came forward and carefully handed Longyue to Yunli.
Yunli held Longyue in his arms, his eyes as gentle as water, as if she was the most precious treasure in the world. He looked at every part of her carefully, as if he wanted to engrave her appearance firmly in his mind.
"The princess is so lovely, Your Majesty is so blessed!"
An Lingrong just smiled and said nothing. This civet cat had something else to say!
After holding her for a while, Yunli handed Longyue back to the wet nurse and turned back to his seat.
Looking at his back, An Lingrong frowned, and her inky eyes became even darker.
On the throne, Yongzheng's gaze was fixed on Princess Longyue. Her delicate features and lively demeanor gradually overlapped with the hazy image in his dusty memories. He felt as if a large hand was gripping his heart, and the pain made him almost breathless. He could only drink glass after glass.
An Lingrong, who was standing by, took it all in. The corners of her mouth curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible sneer. Then, she lowered her head, her eyes softening instantly as she stared intently at the tender little face of the child in her arms.
When the banquet was over, Yongzheng was already a little tipsy.
An Lingrong Shen Meizhuang and Lin's mother, Madam Shen, returned to Yonghe Palace together.
Mother Lin held the delicate and graceful Princess Longyue in her arms, while Madam Shen held the chubby Sixth Prince. They looked at the child in their own arms, then at the child in the other's arms, their eyes filled with unconcealable joy.
After her mother had had enough time to caress her child, An Lingrong finally asked, "Mother, how is my father?"
Mother Lin finally took her eyes off Princess Longyue and said with a smile, "After your father got the official position, he was very happy and kept clamoring to take up the post. I tried to persuade him but he wouldn't listen. Finally, the eldest young master came up with an idea and sent someone to send him to the garrison and found an adjutant to accompany him.
When it came time for drills, the adjutant dragged him along with the other soldiers, training them in everything from long-distance running to weightlifting to weapons drills. Your father had never experienced such hardship before; after only an hour, he was already complaining of a headache. The adjutant, however, refused to give in and forced him to continue. This time, he was so exhausted that he stayed in bed for three days after returning home. From then on, he never dared to even think about taking up his post again!
Shen Meizhuang burst out laughing.
Madam Shen, who was standing by, saw this and glared at Shen Meizhuang fiercely, saying angrily, "It's all because of that child Chuan'er who's been so naughty. Madam Shen, please don't be angry!"
"No, no, Young Master, this is a great idea. Thank you, Young Master and Madam!" An Lingrong also said with a smile.
Her father is a person who is easily offended by harshness and does not respond to softness. Using some special means to "scare" him a little may bring her some peace in the future.
Mother Lin looked at An Lingrong with a smile and said earnestly, "Now that you have a princess, you should pay more attention to her. As for your father, don't worry about him. With Madam Shen's help, I can control him."
Mother Lin and Mrs. Shen smiled at each other, and the tacit understanding between them was unspoken.
Hearing her mother's words, An Lingrong's face immediately blossomed into a brilliant smile. She said in a sweet voice, "Mother is truly becoming more and more powerful. Your daughter is naturally very relieved!"
Madam Shen also said on the other side: "I will take care of the affairs outside the palace carefully, Your Majesty, just rest assured!"
An Lingrong bowed slightly and said, "Thank you, Madam Shen."
"Your Highness, you are too kind! You are highly valued by the Emperor in the palace, but the hearts of the people here are unpredictable, and it's hard to guard against overt and covert attacks. You must be cautious." Madam Shen frowned slightly, her eyes full of concern. "Your Highness's safety is closely related to the growth of the prince and princess. I hope you will take good care of yourselves and take good care of the children. Although we are outside the palace, we will do our best to protect you from the wind and rain and ensure that everything goes smoothly."
"Madam Shen, the Shen family is now in great glory and is the most sought-after family in the capital. I don't mean to sound discouraging, but as the ancients said, 'water overflows when it's full, the moon wanes when it's full; complacency leads to failure, and arrogance leads to folly. Madam and Lord Shen, please carefully consider the truth behind this!"
Madam Shen stood up and said solemnly, "Your Majesty, I understand all your wise words!"
This is a smart man, An Lingrong felt relieved.
After they left, An Lingrong called Su Ye and said, "Bring me the things that Prince Guo sent."
After a while, Su Ye brought a small package to An Lingrong.
An Lingrong took it and opened it. There were several pieces of clothing. Judging from the size, she knew that they were given to Princess Longyue.
"Sister, take a look."
Shen Meizhuang took it and looked at it carefully. After a moment, her eyes flashed with surprise: "This looks like Huan'er's stitches."
"should be!"
"How could Huan'er be related to Prince Guo?"
They have a very close relationship!
I just don’t know whether this is a love relationship or a bad fate.
At nightfall.
The inky sky enveloped the palace, and all around was hushed and silent. An Lingrong and Shen Meizhuang gently lay down on the bed, carefully placing Princess Longyue in the middle. They propped their heads up, their eyes so gentle they could drip with water, as they carefully examined her serene and lovely face.
"Sister, do you miss her?" An Lingrong asked softly, her voice sounding particularly clear in the silent night.
No one answered. An Lingrong looked over and saw a crystal tear slowly sliding down Shen Meizhuang's cheek.
She quickly reached out and held the tear in her palm. The scorching temperature instantly made her heart tighten.