Li Yao sat at the table eating some snacks to fill her stomach when she saw the Emperor change his clothes and walk into the room.
He used to have some wrinkles, and looked like an emperor in his late thirties, but now his face is full of collagen, making him look like he's in his early twenties. His skin is smooth, delicate, and fair, his hair is black and shiny, and he has a strong physique. He looks like a 23-year-old wolfhound.
The Empress was also surprised to see such a young Emperor. She quickly stepped forward, carefully touched the Emperor's hand, and examined the changes in him closely before asking, "Is Your Majesty feeling unwell?"
The Emperor rubbed his stomach and said, "I'm really hungry. Let's eat first. Tell them to prepare plenty."
The Empress quickly gave the order, and the Emperor sat down at the table. Seeing Li Yao eating, he patted her head and said, "Our son is truly a lucky star."
After the Emperor finished four bowls of porridge, two baskets of steamed buns, and three plates of vegetables, the Empress and Li Yao sat to the side, watching in astonishment.
Afterwards, the Empress handed Li Yao over to the Emperor and went to another room to drink her share of the spiritual spring water. She only drank half of it and left the other half for the Empress Dowager.
Then came another round of bathing calls. The Emperor was moved to see that the Empress was still thinking of his mother, so he held Li Yao in his arms and waited in the room.
An hour later, the empress, who looked as young as an eighteen-year-old girl, entered the room dressed in a bright red gown.
The Empress was already beautiful, and at only 28 years old, she looked even younger, like a freshman in college. Her skin was flawless, fair and radiant, her hair was jet black and shiny, and her figure was even more beautiful, with a curvaceous figure and a slender waist.
Li Yao was stunned.
The emperor was stunned.
Seeing the identical expressions on the faces of the father and daughter, the Empress felt embarrassed by their stares, her face flushed with a hint of girlish shyness.
The Emperor put Li Yao down from his arms, stepped forward and took the Empress's hand, looking her over carefully as if he couldn't get enough of her, and also asked her if she was feeling unwell.
The Empress said she felt fine and was full of energy, but she was also very hungry.
After the Empress finished eating three bowls of rice and four dishes, and drank a cup of hawthorn water, the Emperor, along with the Empress and Li Yao, went to the Empress Dowager's palace.
The Empress Dowager was also very surprised to see the changes in the Emperor and Empress, but she still refused the spiritual spring water, saying that she would save it for the Crown Prince and use it later.
The Empress glanced at Li Yao and whispered to the Empress Dowager, "This was given to my son by his tutor. The Crown Prince is still young and can wait. You can use it first."
Seeing that the Emperor and Empress were so determined, the Empress Dowager no longer refused.
After another bath and meal, the Empress Dowager looked like a beautiful woman in her early thirties. Standing next to the Emperor, she would definitely be mistaken for his older sister. The Empress Dowager hugged and kissed Li Yao, gave her a bunch of rewards, and asked them to stay for afternoon tea before going back.
When the Crown Prince came to the palace to find the Empress after class in the afternoon, he was startled, thinking that the Empress and her sister were there. He was completely confused. After learning the whole story, he had a "you're kidding me" look on his face. Li Yao laughed like an idiot.
In the following days, the Emperor, Empress, and now the Empress Dowager caused a sensation in the imperial court and harem, leaving everyone amazed.
The elderly ministers and those who could establish connections with the emperor all began to try their best to ask him about the method to become younger. The emperor was intrigued for three days, but then became extremely annoyed by the harassment.
The same applied to the Empress in the inner palace; no one dared to disturb the Empress Dowager, so they all came to pay their respects to the Empress.
The concubines frequently performed their arts in an attempt to please the Empress and inquire about her beauty secrets, while the wives of ministers and nobles also sent various gifts in hopes of obtaining beauty elixirs.
Li Yao watched as the Empress, who had been so excited a few days ago and happy about the novel gifts, suddenly became so bothered by everyone that she started avoiding people and even feigned illness. Now, all the concubines were coming to attend to her.
Li Yao watched the Empress's palace bustling with activity every day, like a grand opera performance, and laughed along with it all day long.
She was greeted by various concubines who would pinch her cheeks, give her gifts, and feed her. Her face even became a little rounder from all the food, and she became quite familiar with everyone.
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