Sheng Xiyan sat in front of the dressing table, and several palace maids were busy dressing her up.

Hua Xia asked with a smile, "Madam, which golden hairpin would you choose?"

Sheng Xiyan looked at the dazzling array of jewelry and was dazzled by the choices. Just as she was hesitating, Xuan Ling walked over from the throne.

With a gentle look, he picked out a gilded gold-threaded Phoenix Ruyi Ball tassel hairpin and personally pinned it on her bun.

"Yanyan, are you satisfied with this?"

Sheng Xiyan looked at the bronze mirror. Six pearl-studded tassels of different heights swayed gently with her movements, and her originally formal bun instantly became lively.

Her eyebrows curved, she turned around and hugged Xuan Ling's slender waist, and said in a soft voice: "Xuan Lang, I am becoming more and more dependent on you. Do you think I am annoying?"

Xuan Ling's large palm gently caressed her delicate neck, and he smiled softly, "Why would it be annoying? I'm so happy to help you choose what you need. This is the loving daily life of ordinary couples, and it's also between you and me."

Sheng Xiyan's almond-shaped eyes twinkled as she said coquettishly, "Then can you help me choose the color of the lipstick?"

Xuan Ling glanced at the lipstick on the dressing table and pointed to a round enamel pot inlaid with gemstones. She said, "Pick a hibiscus pink color to match the dress."

Eunuch Fu came in and reported: "Your Majesty, the Linde Hall is ready, you may go."

Xuan Ling nodded, tied the ferret flower cloak for Sheng Xiyan personally, took her hand, and slowly walked out of the Yangxin Palace.

Ever since Sheng Xiyan's belly grew bigger, Xuan Ling walked much slower and always followed her pace.

One of them got on the imperial carriage, and the other got on the imperial concubine's ceremonial procession, and they headed towards the Linde Hall.

When passing by a plum garden, Sheng Xiyan suddenly shouted: "Xuanlang, I want to pick a plum blossom!"

Upon hearing this, Xuan Ling immediately shouted, "Stop!"

Just as Eunuch Fu was about to pick it, Xuan Ling had already left the imperial carriage.

The emperor personally walked to the green plum tree by the roadside and carefully selected a branch of beautiful plum blossoms.

"Yanyan, do you like this one?"

Sheng Xiyan took the green plum branch, sniffed it gently, and smiled sweetly: "It's good, this one is the one I'll take."

Xuan Ling picked a few blooming green plum flowers from the branches and gently pinned them in her bun.

Sheng Xiyan asked: "Does it look good?"

Xuan Ling touched her earlobe and said with a doting smile, "It's very beautiful, very appropriate for the scene."

Inside the Linde Hall, candlelight flickered, and the place was magnificent. The hall was filled with exquisite dishes and fine wines, and the musicians played melodious music.

The whole hall is filled with festive atmosphere with clusters of flowers.

Xuan Ling took Sheng Xiyan's hand and slowly walked into the hall. Everyone stood up and saluted respectfully: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Your Majesty."

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you..."

At the seat of honor, Queen Duan stood with a smile on her face, bowing her head, waiting for Xuan Ling to come forward.

However, Xuan Ling took Sheng Xiyan's hand and walked straight up the white marble steps.

Everyone was shocked. Only the emperor, empress and empress dowager could sit on the throne. How could the imperial concubine go on stage?

Xuan Ling said majestically: "Bring a soft chair to the imperial concubine and place it next to me."

The palace maid quickly brought a soft chair made of golden nanmu wood. Xuan Ling personally placed a soft pillow on it before helping Sheng Xiyan sit down.

Her belly was already very noticeable. She was more than six months pregnant and because she was carrying three children, her body was much larger than that of an ordinary pregnant woman.

The concubines smiled but were jealous in their hearts.

Some people murmured to themselves, "We can't even get pregnant, but some people can get pregnant with three at a time. But can these three be born safely? It's hard to say."

Thinking of this, I felt much happier watching the show.

Princess Xueqiong was the most daring, and said with a smile: "Seeing the emperor and the imperial concubine like this reminds me of how my brother-in-law at home also takes such good care of me."

This sentence hit Xuan Ling's heart. He smiled slightly and said, "Please sit down."

The prefect of the capital, Lord Zhang, took the lead in proposing:

"Your Majesty, today is a banquet to celebrate the end of the plague. I believe everyone should first offer a glass of wine to the Imperial Concubine. Without the Imperial Concubine's selfless dedication, the plague would not have been eradicated so quickly, and the people would not have been able to live and work in peace so quickly."

Xuan Ling nodded: "Zhang Aiqing is right."

Everyone raised their glasses and said in unison, "We salute the Imperial Concubine, for her kindness, her miraculous healing power, and her ability to save all living beings. May you live a thousand years!"

Sheng Xiyan's eyes sparkled brightly. Xuan Ling held her hand and said softly, "My Lady, you are worthy of the world's praise. I am proud of you."

Sheng Xiyan's voice was a little hoarse due to excitement: "Everyone, please sit down."

The banquet officially began with wonderful singing and dancing performances.

Empress Duan picked up a jade dish, handed it to Sheng Xiyan, and said with a smile: "Sister Imperial Concubine, try this green tea cheese. You are pregnant and need more milk."

Sheng Xiyan smiled politely but did not pick up her chopsticks.

Xuan Ling asked with concern: "Do you want to eat Poria cocos cake?"

Sheng Xiyan pointed to a plate of peach blossom jade pastry and said in a sweet voice, "I want to eat that."

I thought Xuan Ling would refuse, after all, she was scolded for cheating last time.

Unexpectedly, he picked up the spoon and fed her himself.

Sheng Xiyan felt a little uncomfortable when she saw everyone in the audience looking at her. She pushed Xuan Ling's arm away and muttered, "I can eat by myself."

Xuan Ling leaned close to her ear and whispered, "If you eat it yourself, you can't eat it. If you let me feed it, you can eat it. It's your choice."

Sheng Xiyan glanced at the various new snacks on the table and compromised, "Then feed me."

She raised her wide sleeves to cover her face and let out an "ah".

Xuan Ling curled the corners of his lips, pressed down her sleeve, and fed her a mouthful of peach-flavored crispy noodles.

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