Chapter 248
When Xiao Yanqing heard his mother say this about his younger sister, he couldn't help but say, "Mother, Grandmother is very good, and Xiao Xi is very good too."
Although Xiao Xi is a bit impulsive, he knows his limits. As the older brother, he naturally has to protect his younger sister.
Song Xuan's dark eyes sparkled with amusement: "You two seem to have a good relationship."
“My relationship with Xiaoqing is naturally good,” Xiao Shenxi puffed out her chest.
She and Xiaoqing are siblings, so their relationship is definitely the best!
Song Xuan played with the two little ones in the Golden Hall for a while until a palace servant came to report that a minister was requesting an audience, at which point he reluctantly left.
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Time quickly came to the day of the palace banquet.
Shen Qingnian currently has no official title, so there is no need for her to wear formal attire.
She attended the banquet wearing a veil and a white ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), the hem and cuffs of which were stained with crimson, like the red glow of the sunset.
The hairpin in her hair was a jasmine hairpin sent by Chongmeng, and the earrings were red jade earrings sent by Song Xuan that day.
This outfit is neither too formal nor too flashy, nor does it seem impolite.
"Miss truly possesses a refined and aloof beauty. Not only is she strikingly beautiful, but she also exudes an ethereal charm," Xiaoju exclaimed in amazement as she looked at Shen Qingnian before her.
She doesn't look like a mother of two at all.
Shen Qingnian lifted her plain long sleeves, which seemed to shimmer with a rosy glow. She said in a light tone, "A slender woman wearing plain clothes and a veil will appear ethereal and otherworldly."
After saying that, she asked Xiaoju, "Has Xiaoxi been sent to Yongshou Palace?"
Xiao Xi cannot attend the palace banquet tonight. Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager immediately offered to let Xiao Xi go to her palace.
"Zhu Lan has already taken the young lady away, so you can rest assured, Miss. The young prince just sent a palace servant to say that he will also be looking for the young lady soon," Xiao Ju replied.
Shen Qingnian nodded, and then led Xiaoju towards the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
The banquets in the palace all started in the evening. The sky was already tinged with a rosy sunset, and a gentle breeze blew by, causing Shen Qingnian's white veil to flutter, making her look like a goddess descending to earth.
Even from a distance from the Hall of Supreme Harmony, one can hear the faint sounds of string and wind instruments.
"Miss, Eunuch Xia just sent word that His Majesty is about to enter the palace," Xiao Ju said softly, supporting Shen Qingnian.
Ahead lay the magnificent hall, and Shen Qingnian, supported by Xiao Ju, walked inside.
The invited court officials, their families, and noble ladies had already entered the hall.
When Shen Qingnian entered, the previously noisy hall immediately fell silent, and everyone's gazes fell on her.
There was inquiry, curiosity, and also disdain...
Everyone was very interested in this newcomer, Miss Liu, and they were all curious about what abilities she had that could break the three-year drought of new concubines entering the palace.
Xiazi's disciple was already waiting inside the hall. When he saw Shen Qingnian enter, he quickly bent down and stepped forward to guide her to her seat.
The surrounding crowd also realized what was happening, and before the emperor arrived, they couldn't help but whisper among themselves:
"Is this Miss Liu? She doesn't resemble the late Empress at all..."
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