A small longevity lock swayed before her eyes, Chang Lili's face flushed, her eyes shining like stars.
With a doting smile, Meng Yuxiu took out a small box and placed the longevity lock inside.
"It was indeed well done, but it's a pity it was a gift for someone else," Meng Yuxiu said regretfully, looking rather unwilling.
Chang Lili laughed and said, "You, a general, are so petty!"
"Alright, it's getting late, go back and rest early." Meng Yuxiu said noncommittally.
The two then left the forging workshop. Meng Yuxiu, carrying a lantern, naturally took Chang Lili's hand with one hand.
The stars were shining brightly outside, and dew had fallen on the ground. A cool breeze was blowing, but Chang Lili didn't feel cold.
Meng Yuxiu's hands were a bit rough, but broad and warm, tightly enveloping her slightly cool hands.
Her palms were sweaty and her cheeks were hot, but she didn't pull her hand away.
At this moment, the sound of a night watchman's gong came, the sound of which was slow at first and fast at second, exceptionally clear and loud, yet it made people feel that the surroundings were becoming quieter.
"It's already past midnight. Time flies. I thought I had only used two hours." Chang Lili's voice sounded somewhat unwilling.
Meng Yuxiu laughed and said, "You have quite the nerve. It's already a difficult task to forge the golden lock in such a short time. I'm afraid even the master craftsmen in the military workshop would have a hard time."
Chang Lili pouted and stopped talking.
After escorting her to the courtyard, Meng Yuxiu handed her the lamp in his hand: "Get some rest. You don't need to get up early tomorrow. We can go to the palace after you've woken up."
Chang Lili blushed and nodded obediently. Watching Meng Yuxiu turn and walk into the darkness, she hurriedly chased after him to wait for him, but Meng Yuxiu refused, saying that he could walk back to his room with his eyes closed.
Chang Lili watched him leave until he was out of sight, then turned and walked back to the courtyard with light steps.
Back in the house, she lit a tinderbox and found a wooden box on the table. Upon seeing the box, she immediately knew what was inside.
This wooden box is exactly the same as the ones Meng Yuxiu sent before; it must contain new clothes.
Chang Lili not only felt no embarrassment, but was also overjoyed and eagerly opened the wooden box, only to find a pile of *** before her eyes.
It's a new dress, surely prepared by Meng Yuxiu for her to wear to the banquet tomorrow. Every time they go out, he gives her a set of clothes, and they are always extremely beautiful.
Looking at the clothes in her hands, she couldn't help but admire Meng Yuxiu's excellent taste.
She put the clothes in her hand into the box, thinking that there was no need to try them on, since Meng Yuxiu had sent them, they must fit perfectly.
Thinking about this, she couldn't help but wonder why the clothes Meng Yuxiu sent were always tailor-made, and how he knew her size.
Thinking about it, she froze. The vivid memory of that passionate night from several days ago came to mind, and she immediately felt her face burning.
She hurriedly threw the box aside, tidied herself up, and went to bed.
The next day, without Meng Yuxiu's instructions, she slept until the sun was high in the sky before opening her eyes. She hurriedly started to dress and wash up. When she finished and rushed out of the house, she immediately saw Meng Yuxiu sitting in the courtyard.
"You... what are you doing here?" Chang Lili asked instinctively, then added with dissatisfaction, "Didn't you say yesterday that there was no rush..."
She sounded a little guilty as she spoke, and her voice gradually faded.
Meng Yuxiu looked up at her, but forgot to speak.
The peach-colored dress was embroidered with delicate peach blossoms on the collar, cuffs, and hem, and a peach blossom was also embroidered on the waistband. A white gauze dress covered Chang Lili's slender body, making her figure exquisite and shapely, making people want to see it but also somewhat unable to see it clearly.
This dress really suits her. Thinking this, Meng Yuxiu actually felt that it was a good thing that she wasn't born into wealth and privilege; otherwise, such a beauty might not have been able to be his.
Chang Lili hurriedly went into the house to get the box containing the longevity lock, and then pulled Meng Yuxiu, who finally came to his senses.
"Why are you in such a hurry? I've been waiting for you here. I just wanted to have breakfast with you." Meng Yuxiu smiled and pulled her towards the dining room.
The two ate some millet porridge before heading out and getting into the carriage.
The road to the palace was long, and the carriage swayed and rocked. Before long, Chang Lili felt her eyelids were heavy and she couldn't open her eyes.
Seeing this, Meng Yuxiu smiled and put his arm around her, letting her rest her head on his shoulder.
About half an hour later, the two got off the carriage. Chang Lili was still a little drowsy, but when she opened her eyes, she perked up.
She had seen palaces before, and magnificent palaces before, but this was truly the first time she had ever witnessed such a grand spectacle.
Before me stood a magnificent palace, its splendor beyond compare. It was now adorned with lanterns and colorful decorations, and people of all kinds dressed in luxurious attire were coming and going. A large number of palace maids and eunuchs were busy at work, creating a scene of bustling activity!
Chang Lili suppressed the urge to exclaim in amazement, her eyes shining as she looked around.
Meng Yuxiu smiled indulgently and pulled her close, telling her not to get lost.
She had no interest in arguing with Meng Yuxiu; the magnificent scene before her was truly dazzling.
The palace was held at Taiji Palace. Stepping into this magnificent palace, the splendor inside only increased, leaving Chang Lili dazzled.
The seats in the vast palace were arranged like steps, layer upon layer, and were filled with jade platters of delicacies and golden goblets of fine wine. Meanwhile, the palace maids and eunuchs continued to place fruits and pastries on the tables.
Chang Lili swallowed hard without making a sound.
Meng Yuxiu, however, had already seen everything and pulled her toward Consort Lan and the Emperor, who were surrounded by their entourage.
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