"Alas, this is truly inconvenient; I hope you understand."
That aunt was quite stubborn and didn't change her mind at all. Even though she was the emperor's concubine, she didn't give her any face.
Seeing that his attempts to persuade her were ineffective, Jiang Wuyou decided to wait at the door, hoping to see the person sometime later.
She made up her mind and didn't intend to change it, so she stood there, constantly peering inside.
The aunt ignored her and went into the hall after bowing.
*
Cining Palace.
It was now the hour of Chen (7-9 AM), and the Empress Dowager had breakfast prepared. After inviting the two over, she took the opportunity to invite them to stay for a meal.
Sheng Changling was unwilling. He did not want Xi'er to have too much contact with his mother, and he was even more afraid that one of them would be hurt.
However, the Empress Dowager insisted on keeping her there, and Liu Lingxi had no reason to refuse, so she could only agree. Sheng Changling also stayed there with her.
"Speaking of which, this is the first time I have summoned Lingxi. She is a beautiful woman, no wonder the Emperor likes her."
The Empress Dowager had barely eaten a few bites when she began praising people, showing no malice whatsoever, appearing like a kind elder.
In addition, the Empress Dowager's eyebrows and eyes were somewhat similar to Sheng Changling's, so after her initial nervousness, Liu Lingxi quickly adapted to being with her and became more at ease.
"Thank you for your praise, Mother. Your Majesty is truly a woman of unparalleled beauty, capable of captivating the nation. Your son is no match for you."
"Moreover, after meeting you, I realized that the Emperor's appearance is quite similar to yours. No wonder he is so handsome."
Liu Lingxi tried to please the Empress Dowager, using Sheng Changling's appearance as a starting point. In any case, it was appropriate for a junior to answer in this way.
She is indeed quick-witted and quite eloquent.
Empress Dowager Rong made her judgment silently, and her face showed even more joy, making her look like a good mother who truly cares about her child.
"You child, you really know how to talk. I love listening to you. Come, try this sweet cake. It was the emperor's favorite when he was a child. See if you like it."
Seeing this plate of sweet cakes, Sheng Changling was somewhat dazed. It was indeed his favorite when he was a child, but he didn't like it now.
He feels sweet inside, so he doesn't need anything too sweet on his lips; he finds it cloying.
When I was little, I always felt bitter inside, and for some reason, I became obsessed with sweet things, and sugar cakes were the best.
"Your subject finds it sweet and delicious; it is indeed a good thing."
Liu Lingxi actually thought it didn't taste good; it was too sweet and a bit cloying. She tilted her head and glanced at Sheng Changfeng, wondering why he liked something so sweet.
"Yes, and this sweet honey-glazed roast duck is also the emperor's favorite. You should try it too."
Liu Lingxi looked at the duck meat on the plate, somewhat puzzled. Why didn't she usually see these dishes? If it was something Sheng Changling liked, would he really deprive her of it?
He doesn't usually have any hobbies or interests, does he?
Unable to figure it out, Liu Lingxi could only smile and nod, take a small bite, and then offer her evaluation without revealing anything.
Seeing her obedient appearance, the Empress Dowager was certain that she couldn't get any more information out of her, so she stopped pressuring her.
Too much of a good thing is bad; this is just right.
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