But there was no other way; she had to be on high alert for today's event, keeping a close watch on everyone.
Fortunately, she wasn't alone.
Lotus, Xiao Anzi, Liu Feng, and even the emperor—their attention will all be on themselves.
Lotus carefully dressed her.
Today's sacrificial ceremony is different from usual; the clothing worn should be more solemn.
All the clothes were on, except for the outer robe.
The outer robe was made by the Imperial Wardrobe overnight over the past two days, and they said it would definitely be delivered today.
We should be arriving soon.
"Your Majesty, the people from the Imperial Wardrobe have arrived."
Lotus suddenly spoke, looking at the palace maids outside dressed in the robes of the Imperial Wardrobe.
But when the person approached, Gu Jiangli and the others' expressions changed.
It was too far away just now, and I could only see the tall palace maids, but I didn't see the child who was holding up the clothes and only reached the height of the palace maids' thighs.
The person who delivered the clothes was Fang Xun.
"Your Highness, it's you?"
Fang Xun placed the clothes on the table and then respectfully bowed deeply to her.
"Greetings to the Imperial Noble Consort. May the Imperial Noble Consort enjoy a thousand blessings, longevity, and good health."
Gu Jiangli's eyes widened slightly, and even Hehua and Xiao Anzi around her were taken aback.
This was the first time she had ever seen Fang Xun so well-behaved and obedient.
Was he learning etiquette during his time with the Empress Dowager?
"Get up, there's no need for such formalities." As an elder, Gu Jiangli excused him from the formalities.
"Thank you, Your Highness. I have come here today to present you with a sacrificial robe. Please put on the robe and go to the sacrificial ceremony."
Even though he has changed a lot, Gu Jiangli has not forgotten the child's previous outrageous remarks.
She needs to be wary of this child.
Gu Jiangli gave Hehua a look, and Hehua immediately understood.
She took the outer robe and carefully examined it.
There was no needle hidden.
It has no strange taste.
There are no broken threads.
There were no signs of human damage.
Lotus blinked and nodded at Gu Jiangli.
Gu Jiangli received the message from the lotus flower and was somewhat incredulous.
How come these clothes weren't tampered with?
Why doesn't she believe it?
"Your Highness, why aren't you dressed? Are you worried that I'll harm you? This outer robe was specially made for today's sacrificial ceremony; you can't go without it."
When Fang Xun asked this question, his arrogant and haughty expression reappeared.
For some reason, Gu Jiangli felt much more at ease seeing him like this.
That's more like it; that's Fang Xun's true nature.
She didn't need evidence; she was certain that there was something wrong with the clothes.
Gu Jiangli smiled, stood up, and said generously:
"Since His Highness personally delivered it, of course I must wear it."
Fang Xun slightly raised his head, tilted his chin up, cleared his throat, and said in a pretentious manner:
"That's good. Please hurry, Your Highness, so as not to be late. I'll take my leave now."
He finished speaking and left, the large purse at his waist swaying with each step.
Gu Jiangli laughed as she watched.
A child is a child; they can't pretend for long before their true nature is revealed.
He must have learned all of this from the Empress Dowager.
Gu Jiangli touched the outer robe. The outside of the garment was slightly prickly, like the texture of rough wool, but it wasn't very noticeable.
She gave a mocking smile, opened her arms, and let Lotus drape her outer robe over her shoulders.
"Your Majesty, do we really want to wear this?" Lotus asked anxiously.
"Of course I will. Didn't Your Highness say that this was specially made by the Imperial Wardrobe for the sacrificial ceremony? I can't not wear it, so I'll wear it. Don't worry, it won't hurt me."
Gu Jiangli has always faced challenges head-on.
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