Chapter 227 Charming Palace Maid
In late spring of April, when all the beautiful flowers on earth were about to fade, the Imperial Garden was still a prosperous scene of bright spring because of the hundreds of flowers planted there.
When the ceremonial procession entered the Imperial Garden, Meng Yan's anger had not subsided at all. She sat high on the sedan chair, her back straight, her pretty face as cold as ice.
Yunxiang followed closely, observing the Empress's expression, intending to offer some comfort. Pointing to a clump of peonies, she smiled softly, "Look, Your Majesty! The peonies are blooming exceptionally well this year. People say that peonies are the most precious flowers of the world, dignified, gorgeous, and elegant. I remember these peonies nearly freezing to death last winter. I thought they wouldn't survive, but who could have imagined they'd bloom so brilliantly this spring? It's truly beyond my imagination."
Ruizhu, listening nearby, immediately understood and said with a smile, "How could it be unexpected? This year, Your Majesty has been crowned Empress, the Empress takes the throne, and the six gardens have masters. This is a joyous event celebrated by all. These peonies must have bloomed in harmony with the weather, and I'm just here to congratulate Your Majesty and join in the fun." At this point, she added, "Your Majesty, even though it's late spring, the sun is still a bit strong. I've been thinking, why don't we go sit for a while in the Fubi Pavilion over there? It's shady, overlooking the pond, and it's open on all sides, so it's a great place to enjoy the view and the flowers. And as luck would have it, the peonies are right next to the pavilion."
Meng Yan knew what these two girls were thinking. They were both her trusted servants who had served her for many years. What had just happened had nothing to do with them. She couldn't bear to refuse their kindness, so she nodded slightly and said with a smile, "It's hard for you to come up with such a long excuse. Then come over and sit down."
At the Queen's command, the servants below did not dare to delay and carried the sedan chair and hurried to Fubi Pavilion.
The procession stopped in front of the Fubi Pavilion, and several attendants hurried inside to arrange the reclining chairs, spread out the soft pillows and felts, and set out the fragrant tea, fruit, and other snacks. Once everything was ready, the two senior palace maids, Ruizhu and Yunxiang, helped the empress down from the sedan chair and up the stairs.
Meng Yan walked slowly to the pavilion, but did not sit on the lounge chair. Instead, she walked to the side of the pavilion and watched the fish swimming in the pond below the pavilion for fun.
Ruizhu handed over a small bowl of fish food and advised, "Your Highness, please sit down. You are pregnant and you might strain your waist and legs if you stand for too long."
Meng Yan took the fish food, picked up a few and threw them into the water. She watched the bright red dragon-eyed and tiger-headed goldfish scramble for the food amidst the rippling green waters. They looked so lively and adorable, and she couldn't help but smile knowingly. She then said, "I've been sitting all the way here, and my back is a bit sore. I felt like getting up and walking around. Besides, it's not good for a pregnant woman to sit for long periods of time. It's better for her to move around more."
After hearing this, Ruizhu and Yunxiang stopped talking. Their queen was a doctor with superb medical skills, so her words could not be wrong.
At that moment, he was just chatting with the queen by the pond while watching the fish.
"Your Majesty, I have cut a bunch of peonies for you to enjoy."
A female voice sounded from the pavilion, and the voice was as sweet, soft and tender as glutinous rice balls doused in honey. It was so sweet to the ears that it went straight to the heart.
This sound naturally attracted everyone's attention.
Meng Yan turned around and looked in the direction of the voice, only to see a young palace maid, about 28 years old, wearing a lotus-red floral brocade palace dress that had been newly made in spring, and indeed, she was holding a bouquet of peonies in her arms.
This little palace maid was very young, with a tender complexion and a medium build. Her eyes and eyebrows were curved in a smile, revealing a sense of intimacy. Her thin red lips were slightly curled, revealing a row of neat white teeth. Her playful and cute little face was even more charming against the backdrop of the peonies in her arms.
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