Chapter 502 Gu Qingran
In the side hall of the Zichen Palace, the aroma of tea wafted through the air, dispelling the slight chill of early autumn.
Wen Li'er's gaze passed over Wen Wanqin and fell on the children standing quietly behind her.
The oldest boy was about eleven years old, and his features already had the calmness and composure of his father;
The second son is a little younger and has a bright eye;
The young child was still small and was being held by his wet nurse, looking around curiously.
Finally, her eyes fixed on the only girl.
The girl was about thirteen or fourteen years old and was just beginning to grow.
She was wearing a sky-blue dress embroidered with magnolias, the color was elegant, just like her.
She lowered her head slightly, her demeanor respectful, revealing a slender white neck.
Her hair was combed simply and neatly, with only two small pearl silk flowers and a plain silver hairpin pinned on it, no other ornaments.
Although she is still young, one can already glimpse her future elegant and graceful demeanor.
The most precious thing is his demeanor, calm as water, neither humble nor arrogant.
In this magnificent palace, facing the queen who is the mother of the country, he was not at all timid or restrained.
He just stood quietly behind his mother, like a solitary orchid in a valley, with his own elegance.
Wen Li'er couldn't help but nodded secretly in her heart.
"Wanqin, this must be your eldest daughter, right? Come forward and let me take a look." Wen Li'er said gently.
The girl heard the voice and slowly raised her head.
He took two steps forward and knelt again, his voice clear and sharp, like the knocking of jade:
"Your humble servant, Gu Qingran, pays respects to Her Majesty the Queen. May Her Majesty be blessed with good health."
The moment she raised her head, Wen Li'er saw her face clearly.
Her skin is delicate and her facial features are as exquisite as a fine brush painting.
There was a bit of her mother's youthful look in her features, but with an added touch of scholarly elegance.
Especially those eyes, which were clearly black and white, and so clear and transparent that they seemed to be able to reflect people's hearts.
Wen Li'er felt a little fondness and pity in her heart, and waved to her to come closer.
"Good boy, no need to be so polite. How old are you this year? What do you usually do at home?"
Gu Qingran followed his instructions and stepped forward, still with her eyelashes lowered, and answered respectfully:
"In reply to your Majesty, I am already thirteen years old. I usually learn to manage the household with my mother, and I also read some books and practice calligraphy and painting."
The voice is steady and clear.
Wen Li'er liked it more and more as she read it, and asked her what books she read and whether she had ever learned to play the piano or chess.
Gu Qingran answered them one by one, his words were humble, but revealed his extraordinary knowledge and upbringing.
He was not a pedantic person who only studied poetry and books. Instead, he had his own opinions on historical records.
Wen Wanqin watched her daughter handle the situation appropriately, her eyes showing satisfaction as she hurriedly said:
"Your Majesty, you are too kind. I am a dull girl and can only read a few words."
Wen Li'er smiled and shook her head.
"Wanqin is too modest. I think Qingran is very good, quiet and elegant, well-educated and well-mannered."
"It's quite similar to your style back then, but a bit more elegant."
As she spoke, she took off a transparent jade bracelet from her wrist and took Gu Qingran's hand to put it on her.
"Good boy, let me give you this for fun. When you have time in the future, come to the palace often and talk with me."
The jade has excellent water content and is priceless at first glance.
It is also the queen's personal belonging and holds extraordinary significance.
Gu Qingran was slightly startled and tried to refuse: "My Lady, this is too expensive..."
"A gift from an elder should not be declined."
Wen Li'er patted the back of her hand gently, her tone unyielding, her eyes full of a gentle smile.
Gu Qingran felt the Queen's sincere love and no longer refused, but bowed deeply again.
"Your Majesty, thank you for your generous reward."
His demeanor was graceful and he showed no signs of being flattered or greedy.
It was as if I was just accepting a gift from an ordinary elder.
Wen Li'er admired this character even more.
She talked with Wen Wanqin for a while and rewarded the other children of the Gu family with some study supplies or toys.
So he asked Dieyi to escort them out of the palace.
Looking at Gu Qingran's slender but straight back as she left with her mother, Wen Li'er seemed to be lost in thought.
This girl is different.
In terms of age... he's a perfect match for Xing Chuan...
That nerd might like this kind of girl who is "well-read and elegant".
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East Palace.
Yan Xingtian stood by the window, holding a book in his hand, but his eyes were not on it.
The trusted guard whispered that the Gu family had come to the palace for an audience.
The Queen Mother was very fond of Miss Gu and even gave her a personal bracelet.
Yan Xingtian's expression remained calm, he just said "hmm" lightly to indicate that he understood.
After the guards left, he slowly put down the book and looked out the window at the boundless sky.
The autumn air is clear and crisp, with clouds rolling and unrolling.
His state of mind, however, was not as calm as it appeared on the surface.
Gu Qingran...
He called the name silently in his heart.
In another time and space, the two had been husband and wife for more than ten years, treating each other as equals and respecting each other like guests.
She was his impeccable queen, the mother of the country.
She was graceful, magnanimous, virtuous, and kept the harem in order, never giving him any worries.
Between them, it all started with responsibility and ended with responsibility.
He knew that she had him in her heart, but her love was always restrained and polite.
Just like her, she was as perfect as a jade sculpture, but also lacked some vitality.
However, he was completely devoted to state affairs and felt that the attention and warmth he gave her were not enough.
Now, he has the love of his parents and siblings that he once longed for.
When he thought of his wife who had been ignored by him for many years, many complicated emotions arose in his heart.
There is guilt, pity, and a hint of...
The desire to make amends and start over, which even he himself could not see clearly.
In short, she is his wife.
He would never watch her marry someone else.
In this time and space, she has not yet become a role model woman whose every move conforms to the norm.
She was still just a little girl, and returned to the capital with some of her youthfulness still in her heart.
He knew all her preferences and understood the wit and occasional temper hidden beneath her calm appearance.
He knew she preferred plain colors, but she was very suitable for wearing a light blue color like the first clear day after rain;
Knowing that she loves sweets, she especially loves a kind of crispy pastry from Cangzhou called "Yu Lu Tuan";
I know that she is an excellent zither player, and her best piece is "Youlan Cao", but she is always modest and unwilling to show it to others easily;
I know that she may seem weak, but deep down she is very opinionated. It's just that she was too bound by rules in her previous life...
In this life, should he approach her earlier?
Not as a prince, not as a future husband.
Just as Yan Xingtian, to get to know the most authentic Gu Qingran?
Protect her life and give her true happiness.
Let her live like her mother and live as happily as her two younger sisters?
And it's not just the queen who is high above in a cold harem but whose joys and sorrows are unknown to anyone.
Yan Xingtian narrowed his eyes slightly and suppressed his surging thoughts.
We must take one step at a time.
At least, she had returned to Beijing and was not far from him.
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