Chapter 247
Xiazi, who was following behind Song Xuan, stepped forward and gestured to the palace servants to bring up the items, which were contained in two large wooden boxes.
After the palace servants opened the wooden boxes, one contained some novel trinkets, and the other contained women's items, such as jewelry and cosmetics, which looked very exquisite and had a distinctive Chongmeng style.
Xia Zi whispered to Shen Qingnian, "According to the envoy, these things are used by the royal family and emperors in Chongmeng Palace, especially these jewelry and ornaments. It is said that the specifications are based on those of Empress Chongmeng. Miss Liu, you can take a look."
Shen Qingnian looked at the items in the wooden box; they were indeed novel and exquisite, especially some of the jewelry pieces.
Xiazi brought the most exquisite hairpin to her and said with a smile, "Miss Liu, look, this is a jasmine-shaped hairpin."
It was inlaid with Dream Crystals, a specialty of Chongmeng. These crystals, though small, were dazzlingly bright in the sunlight. Only the Emperor and Empress of Chongmeng were entitled to use these Dream Crystals.
The jasmine hairpin was indeed dazzling. Even inside the palace, one could see the halo emanating from the small crystals embedded in the petals, creating a dreamlike effect.
“This hairpin suits you very well,” Song Xuan said softly from the side.
He took the hairpin from Xia Xiazi and personally inserted it into Shen Qingnian's dark hair. Although the hairpin was dazzling, its white jasmine flower design was understated.
Shen Qingnian was dressed in plain clothes, her black hair hanging down to her shoulders, looking aloof and elegant. The sparkling hairpin added to her air of unapproachability.
"Thank you, Your Majesty," Shen Qingnian said, raising her hand to stroke her black hair.
She had heard of the Dream Crystal; legend had it that even a tiny crystal was incredibly hard, and it was difficult to budge even an inch with a hammer.
Song Xuan's eyes softened, and even his aura became less cold.
He asked Shen Qingnian, "You've been back for quite a while now. There will be a palace banquet in three days. Would you like to go and join the fun?"
“Since His Majesty has invited me, I will certainly go,” Shen Qingnian nodded in agreement.
She could guess that this palace banquet would be grand, and that the Chongmeng Envoy would also be attending. Perhaps there would be some unexpected gains. She also wanted to see General Chen, who had just returned to the capital.
Seeing that she agreed, Song Xuan then said, "I wonder how things are going with Chongmeng. The eldest prince, Meng Shan, might make a move."
Meng Shan's visit to Daxuan must have been for a specific purpose.
Shen Qingnian nodded, indicating that she understood.
Just then, the two little ones who had gone to Yongshou Palace returned.
When little Shen Xi saw his father, he immediately called out happily, "Daddy!"
The little girl ran straight to Song Xuan and hugged his leg tightly.
"Father," Xiao Yanqing also came over and respectfully bowed to Song Xuan.
Liu Yurou followed behind the two little ones and also bowed.
Song Xuan bent down, picked up little Shen Xi, and placed him on his lap. He asked, "Did you go to see your royal grandmother?"
Since returning to the palace, he has spent less time with his two children. Xiao Xi's identity cannot be revealed yet, so he cannot summon her and can only see her at the Golden Hall.
Little Shenxi sat on her father's lap, her chubby little legs swinging back and forth: "We went, and Xiaoqing and I ate sweet soup and chased butterflies in Grandmother's palace. It was so much fun!"
My grandmother is very kind; anything she likes can be done in her palace.
The little girl is incredibly clever. She does the things Shen Qingnian usually forbids her to do in the Empress Dowager's palace, and every few days she makes a fuss about going to play with the Empress Dowager.
“The Empress Dowager treats the imperial heirs well, and this little girl is good at currying favor,” Shen Qingnian couldn’t help but scold softly, though her eyes were smiling and her tone was not harsh.
The Empress Dowager's treatment of the two little ones can only be described as doting. Fortunately, this only happened within Yongshou Palace, and the two little ones would not interfere again after returning to the Golden Hall.
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