Chapter 240: The World is Changing
Wang Quanshan held up an extremely exquisite little box and placed it in front of Liang Moyuan, and a young eunuch beside him opened it.
Inside is a peony-shaped hairpin made of gold and glass.
Liang Moyuan was more surprised than delighted, and immediately half-knelt: "The peony is only used by the Empress Dowager. I am ashamed to accept it."
The Empress Dowager gave her a peony hairpin. What does this mean?
It's not that she's overly suspicious, it's just that there's no context, and being in the palace, she has to think too much. Seeing Liang Moyuan like this, the emperor laughed heartily: "Moyuan, the Queen Mother has a personal relationship with your mother's family. The Queen Mother said you're worthy of her. She's just a flower, why are there so many rules?"
The Queen Mother has a personal relationship with Mother? I'll have to ask my brother later.
She had never heard of it.
As soon as the emperor raised his hand, Liang Moyuan lowered her head and asked the nanny next to her to put on the hairpin.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, and thank you, Queen Mother."
Liang Moyuan stood up.
The golden peony hairpin on her head is dazzling, and paired with Liang Moyuan's rosy dress, she looks even more radiant.
The emperor nodded again and praised: "General Liang is lucky to have such a daughter."
Upon hearing this, Liang Moyuan raised her eyes and spoke in a clear and bright voice.
"Your Majesty, I have been taught by my mother and brother since I was young. My father fought for the country and always came to thank me in my courtyard when he returned. After all, my sister is young, so I should spend more time with him."
This was telling the emperor that her excellence had nothing to do with her father.
It was obvious that Liang's father's action was something that only a man who favors his concubine over his wife would do. Moreover, Liang Zixiao was also highly appreciated by the emperor because he served in front of him.
When the emperor suddenly heard Liang Moyuan say this, his face darkened.
Liang Moyuan was still smiling, but a faint sense of pleasure rose in her heart.
She was taking revenge on her mother for the bad things her father had done to her.
"The general's wife has a noble character, which is why she raised a good daughter like you. Someone come here."
Wang Quanshan knelt down immediately.
"Proclaim my decree, conferring upon the General's wife the title of First-Rank Imperial Consort, a reward of one hundred taels of gold, and twenty servants."
Liang Moyuan's pupils trembled slightly.
You should know that although Liang You was a general, he was only of the second rank, and the imperial edict has always been capped at the husband's official rank.
However, the emperor conferred the title of first-rank lady on Li Qingxue, which was obviously because of the meeting between Liang Moyuan and Huo Jin.
Liang Moyuan immediately stood up to express her gratitude: "On behalf of my mother, Madam Li, I thank Your Majesty for your grace."
Thinking of her past life, Liang Moyuan's eyes were filled with bitterness. She finally did something for Li Qingxue.
"No need to be so polite. There's a banquet in the palace today, and I assume the ministers' families are all here. Please come with me."
Liang Moyuan also gained a new understanding of the extent to which the emperor favored Huo Jinjian.
Walking by the side of the emperor, since ancient times, the number of people who have had this honor can be counted on one hand.
She walked beside Huo Jinjian with a smile on her face, and couldn't help but feel happy for Huo Jinjian.
The couple were both calm and composed, walking closely behind the emperor.
Even when faced with the surprised and envious gazes of countless people, they remained calm and composed, without the slightest hint of pride.
"His Majesty has arrived—!"
Wang Quanshan stood at the Hidden Dragon Gate of the banquet and cleared his throat lightly.
Everyone immediately stopped chatting and looked sideways at the Hidden Dragon Gate.
The emperor should have come forward surrounded by palace servants, but today, only two people followed him.
When everyone saw that the two people behind the emperor were Liang Moyuan and Huo Jinjian, they all gasped.
how so?
Wasn’t Huo Jin still in a wheelchair at the last palace banquet?
Didn’t we hear a few days ago that he was attacked by an assassin and almost died?
Countless questions swirled in everyone's mind.
But in the end, they only had one thought left.
Things are about to change in the court.
The emperor raised his hand and motioned Huo Jinjian and Liang Moyuan to sit beside him.
Huo Jin took the initiative to move the heavy purple wooden chair for Liang Moyuan before sitting down.
This loving and considerate look caught the eye of Liang Zixiao who was standing by.
He wasn't supposed to be on duty today.
But when he knew that Liang Moyuan would also attend, Liang Zixiao immediately found someone to replace him so that he could stay by Liang Moyuan's side.
At the palace banquet, there were many people with different thoughts.
Liang Zixiao was worried.
As soon as Liang Moyuan sat down, she looked at Liang Zixiao who had been secretly observing her and winked at him playfully.
Seeing that Huo Jin was so nice to Liang Moyuan, and that His Majesty loved them so much, Liang Zixiao breathed a sigh of relief.
The emperor picked up the wine glass in front of him and cleared his throat, and everyone raised their glasses.
"Today, the Imperial Palace is hosting a grand banquet. I am delighted to be gathered here with all the nobles. I am deeply pleased, and what makes me happiest is that Jin Jian has recovered and remains in good health."
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