Before Empress Duan left the house, Emperor Xuanwu had already entered the pearl curtain gate.

"Your Majesty, I respectfully welcome you."

Emperor Xuanwu actually wore a moon-white dragon robe today, which was rare. It made him look youthful, energetic and high-spirited.

This moon-white dragon robe not only highlights his slender waist, but also shows his tall and straight figure.

Since Empress Duan entered the palace, people's impression of Emperor Xuanwu has mostly remained on his majestic and solemn bright yellow dragon robe.

In addition, he most often wears dark-colored clothes, such as the mysterious and deep black and raven blue, which complement his usual cold and serious image.

"The Queen is in great health, so there's no need to perform the ceremony."

Qingdai helped Queen Duan up. She was almost eight months pregnant, and because she was thin, her pregnant belly looked even more prominent.

Emperor Xuanwu picked up the little cutie beside him who was looking up at him. Princess Lewen called out sweetly, "Father...Emperor!"

"Does Lewin miss his father?"

Empress Duan was surprised again. Not only did the emperor look gentle today, but his tone also showed tenderness and doting towards his daughter.

If he were in an ordinary family, Emperor Xuanwu would be 24 years old, not yet 30 years old, but over the age of 20.

It's just that he was so solemn and majestic that she forgot his real age.

"Your Majesty, please enjoy some dinner. Today, the kitchen prepared fried chicken breast, pork tenderloin, four kinds of sauce, four kinds of pastry, braised beef, small sugar-coated steamed bread, and jade bean cake..."

"Your Majesty, please use it. I have used it before at the Southern Fourth Institute."

"It was my fault for not asking Eunuch Fu."

Empress Duan ordered a few small dishes to be served and she ate some herself.

Xuan Ling saw the nine-linked ring in Le Wen's hand and knew at first glance that it was brought from Guanju Palace.

This was the toy that Sheng Xiyan deliberately gave to Le Wen, with the purpose of letting Xuan Ling think of Guanju Palace even when he was in another palace.

"Lewen, do you know how to play? Father will teach you."

"OK...."

Lewen's speech was still stammering, individual words coming out. "W...W...W...W...Don't...let...me...play...with...the...potato...ball."

Xuan Ling stroked her pigtail and said, "Father asked the Imperial Household Department to buy you some more toys, so you and Jiangjiang will have something to play with."

Asked Queen Duan, "Why haven't you seen Yu Mo recently?"

"Rong Shuyi is a quiet person. She returned home after paying her respects to the whole palace. Yumo, I haven't seen her for a while."

Xuan Ling looked unhappy, "That's not how you raise a child."

"I will talk to Rong Shuyi and ask her to bring Yu Mo out to play more often."

"Tomorrow, on Dragon Boat Festival, have the three children come to the Yangxin Palace after lunch. I will personally take them to the garden."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Le Wen clapped his hands excitedly, "Dragon Boat Festival, let's play..."

The nanny came in and took her to rest, and Le Wen got off the couch obediently.

Empress Duan offered a teacup, "Your Majesty, please have some ginseng tea."

Xuan Ling read for a while, and then the two of them moved to Fengluan's bed in the inner hall.

He seemed to be thinking about something. As a servant, if he wanted to get closer to his master, he had to find some topics that interested him.

Empress Duan asked softly, "Your Majesty, how have things been going between you and Sister Sheng lately?"

Xuan Ling's lips curled up slightly, and the glittering light in his eyes could not be suppressed. With a proud tone, he said, "Yan Yan is doing well."

Seeing how happy he is, you can tell that things are going well.

The two of them lay flat, and Queen Duan stroked her pregnant belly with a slight smile on her face.

"I also like Sister Sheng very much. She has a passionate side, an elegant side, and most rare of all, a side that considers others."

Xuan Ling suddenly said, "I don't know why, but every time I look at her, when she cries, she cries, but when she smiles, I can still see tears in her eyes, but her smile is clearly very bright."

Empress Duan felt mixed emotions.

"Perhaps it's because the Emperor loves Sister Sheng too much that this is the case?"

Xuan Ling adjusted the jade pillow under her neck and said, "Perhaps so, Queen. After the Dragon Boat Festival, let your family come into the palace to take care of you for the last two months or so."

Empress Duan stood up and said respectfully, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."

Xuan Ling turned over to sleep on his side. When he closed his eyes, he saw Sheng Xiyan, laughing and crying.

At this moment, I could still feel the feeling of holding her hand when I stretched out my hand.

Lovers never really exist. They are just an image imagined in one's mind, projected onto the person who deviates the least from them.

The next morning, the sun was shining brightly and there was a gentle breeze.

This day was the Dragon Boat Festival, and the entire palace was filled with a strong festive atmosphere.

Emperor Xuanwu specifically instructed that he hoped this year's Dragon Boat Festival would be unique and highlight the word "lively".

As a result, the palace was decorated with lights and colors everywhere, and the arrangements were extremely grand. There were even more than ten more programs.

The busiest person was Concubine Liang.

Early in the morning, she personally took charge and directed the six palace servants to work busily in every corner of the palace.

At this moment, she had just finished listening to the reports of several palace ladies and finally had the opportunity to sit down, drink some tea and rest for a while.

"I'm so exhausted! In previous years, the Dragon Boat Festival was relatively simple, but I didn't expect that the performances in the palace this year would be comparable to those outside the palace. This is unprecedented."

Then, he warned, "You must keep a close eye on this. This is the most important thing I have done since I became the assistant to the Six Palaces. No mistakes can be made. Do you understand?"

"As you command, Lady Liang."

At the same time, the concubines in each palace seemed relaxed and comfortable.

Since they didn't have to pay their respects to the whole palace today, they all had a good sleep and now slowly began to dress up.

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