"These are all tokens of love. I had them made by craftsmen; they're quite good. Can you tell the difference?" The emperor pointed to the box.
The third prince held up a series of jade pendants, all identical to those on Li Shan's person.
"Your jade pendant didn't originally have a single character on it. It was carved from a stone you bumped into when you were a naughty child. When your true keepsake appears, you can see which one is the one you've carried since childhood! Get out of here, pack your things and go fetch your mother and brother. If you upset your mother, I'll end your princely life early!" After saying this, the emperor turned and left.
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On the second day of the eleventh month, the empress's entourage appeared at the south gate. The emperor personally went to the south gate to pick up his wife and children, much to the envy of the common people.
The people even joked, "Who said the emperor loves his eldest son and the people love their youngest? Our emperor loves his youngest son too."
Your Majesty and the Empress have such a good relationship; they even have a little prince while they're out enjoying the summer heat.
Don't talk nonsense. What little prince? He's the Crown Prince, His Highness the Crown Prince.
The emperor, amused by the idle chatter of the people, dismounted at the south gate and rushed to see his youngest son.
The Empress secretly glared at the Emperor, reminding him to mind his manners!
The emperor laughed nonchalantly, sharing the joy with the people!
Among the princesses and princes, the third prince looked at the girl next to the old lady beside his mother and felt a sense of déjà vu, as if he had met her in a dream.
Beside Grandma Xiao was Jin Yingying. She had already recognized the Third Prince. She had no good feelings towards the Third Prince, the young master she had saved back then, because he was the root cause of her family's ruin. So, she only supported Grandma Xiao and didn't even look at the Third Prince.
Accompanying the procession to pick up the Empress and the Crown Prince were some high-ranking officials and their families, including the Duke of Zhenguo and his wife, Lu Zheng's biological father and stepmother.
Lin was not implicated by the downfall of Prime Minister Lin and Consort Lin. At this moment, she saw Grandma Xiao and dug her nails into her palms.
That old bastard has actually managed to get close to the Empress! How come she's still alive?
Grandma Xiao saw Lin Shi and even smiled. The Emperor is quite amusing. He has dealt with the entire Lin family, but this one is still unresolved. Is he leaving it for Yuan Yuan and Xin Xin?
Was it because Xin Xin said that this woman should kowtow to Xiao Jia and offer tea when she worshipped her ancestors?
Grandma Xiao was really eager to see it; to be honest, she really wanted to watch it too.
Before, she hoped that Yuan Yuan would have no relation to the Lu family at all. But now she thinks, why should she? Xiao Jia gave birth to a son and a daughter for the Lu family. The eldest son and grandson belong to the Lu family, so they should belong to her Yuan Yuan. Xiao Jia's memorial tablet is in the Lu family, so why shouldn't her Yuan Yuan openly worship Xiao Jia?
Grandma Xiao's smile was very provocative, and Madam Lin was so angry that she trembled. She didn't understand what had gotten into this old lady. Did she want to use the Empress's power to suppress the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion?
The entire Zhenguo Duke's mansion is still unaware that Lu Zheng is alive, but they will find out soon.
After bringing the Empress and the Crown Prince back to the palace, the Emperor drafted an imperial edict and ordered officials from the Ministry of Rites to deliver it to the Duke of Zhenguo's residence.
Lady Xiao, the mother of the late Lady Zhou, wife of the Duke of Zhenguo, was granted the title of First-Rank Lady because of her superb medical skills.
Lu Zheng, the eldest son of Lady Zhou Yujia, wife of the Duke of Zhenguo, pacified the southern border, emerged from Yun, and made meritorious contributions to the Sand God. He was awarded the title of General of the West and risked his life to go on a mission to the west... He was further awarded the title of First-Rank General and inherited the title of Duke of Zhenguo.
Upon receiving these two imperial edicts, everyone in the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion was stunned.
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