Tang Wan was kissed by Chi Yu for a long time, and finally set off half an hour later.
She got on the sedan chair, got off it, and was supported by palace servants as she went in to pay her respects.
She was pregnant, so Chi Yu told her not to worry about filial piety, so she didn't have to pay her respects to the empress dowager.
She walked to the main hall and saw that the palace maids around her had been sent away. She inexplicably felt that something was wrong.
"You're here."
Tang Wan looked over when she heard the voice and saw a graceful and elegant woman wearing a phoenix crown. She recognized that this must be the empress dowager.
The woman in front of me, although nearly fifty years old, looks no different from someone in her thirties because she takes good care of herself.
Her face is small and pointed, her skin is as white as cream, and she has a pair of affectionate peach blossom eyes like Chi Yu's. It is obvious at first glance that they are mother and son.
"Your Highness, I pay my respects to the Empress Dowager."
She still bowed respectfully and did her best to save face.
The Queen Mother actually didn't embarrass her, but nodded and said, "The Queen is pregnant and can't stand for long. Someone, please give her a seat."
Tang Wan was a little surprised that the Queen Mother not only did not show any displeasure towards her, but she even put a cushion on the seat, showing her great care.
The empress dowager looked at her unparalleled beauty, her clear eyes, and her calm demeanor in every move, and finally understood why Chi Yu liked her.
Even she couldn't help but like such a beauty, let alone men?
"Seeing is believing. The queen is indeed born with a beautiful appearance."
"Your Majesty the Queen Mother, your compliments are too much. I am only of average appearance, not as beautiful as yours, Your Majesty the Queen Mother, whose beauty is unparalleled."
She lowered her eyebrows. She didn't know what the Queen Mother meant. Was she really praising her for her good looks, or was she warning her not to use her beauty to entangle Chi Yu?
The Queen Mother suddenly laughed out loud: "You are quite an interesting girl. I haven't seen such a lively person in this palace for a long time."
"Luyi, go and get my bracelet."
"yes."
"It's not that I didn't feel that way the moment I saw you, I felt that you were particularly approachable and likable. Chi Yu really had good taste this time."
She covered her lips, her eyes filled with smiles.
This made Tang Wan confused about her attitude for a moment. Maybe she didn't like her, but from the moment she entered the door until now, she had not shown any malice towards her.
But if she likes me, since she doesn't even like her own son, how could she like an outsider like me?
Soon, Lvyi came over with a simple and elegant box.
"I heard that your given name is just Wan, right?"
"To answer the Empress Dowager, yes."
"Okay, Wanwan, come here and try this bracelet. See if you like it."
"good."
She had taken the antidote pill in advance, so there was no need to worry about her poisoning her.
Leading her forward, the lock of the box was opened with a click, revealing a bracelet with excellent water head inside.
The whole body is emerald green and transparent in color, and it is obvious that it is of great value.
"Come closer, I'll put it on you."
"This, this is too expensive. I can't do that." She refused. It was her first time meeting the Queen Mother, and logically, she would not be given such an expensive gift.
The Queen Mother, however, grabbed her hand. Although she was a woman, she grew up in a family of military generals, so the strength in her hands should not be underestimated.
Tang Wan was unable to break free for a moment, and the Queen Mother put the bracelet on her and looked at her with a smile: "It's just a bracelet, what's the problem?"
"These things look best on you young girls. I'm old, and they're no longer suitable for me."
"No, the Empress Dowager is still young. When I first entered the room, I didn't recognize you. It was only when I saw the phoenix crown that I realized you were the Empress Dowager."
"Your little mouth is as sweet as honey. No wonder the emperor likes you." She smiled with her eyes curved.
Sure enough, women of all ages love to hear sweet words.
The Queen Mother seemed to see through her embarrassment and nervousness and chuckled softly, "Don't be afraid. I'm not some monstrous creature. I called you here today simply to talk to you."
"...Yes." She lowered her eyes to hide her complicated thoughts.
"I owe the Emperor a lot. Now that he's married to you, I feel less guilty. When he was young, I failed to fulfill my responsibilities as a mother. He has been unloved by his father and mother since he was young."
"But now, I'm afraid that even if I want to make amends, I don't have the chance. However, you are his beloved, so I thought that if I treat you better, the child might forgive me."
As she spoke, tears welled up in her eyes. It was as if she had touched upon a sad part and could not contain her emotions.
Tang Wan didn't know what to say. The woman in front of her looked like she was crying very sadly. She could only take out the handkerchief in her arms and hand it to the empress dowager.
The Queen Mother took it, wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, and thanked her with red eyes: "Child, I am so sorry. I made a fool of myself on our first meeting."
"When you get old, you tend to be sentimental," she said, looking at Tang Wan with a hint of expectation in her eyes. "If you have time, could you come to the Cining Palace more often to spend time with me?"
She thought of Chi Yu's embarrassment, and looked at the woman in front of her with pleading eyes. Finally, she answered ambiguously: "I will come more often when I have time, as long as you don't mind."
"Good boy, good boy, you've been out for a long time. The emperor must be worried. Please go back."
"Yes, I'll take my leave."
She bowed respectfully and slowly walked out of the hall.
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