After hearing the familiar voice, the smile on the former empress's lips froze instantly.
The arms holding Xingwan and Fengmian tightened unconsciously.
She knew that the person she had always wanted to see was just outside the door, and she could see him as long as she looked up, but the former empress did not dare to look up, not knowing how to face Jiang Jingyu.
"Grandmother, what's wrong with you?"
After noticing the late empress's uneasiness, Xing Wan looked at her curiously.
"No, nothing."
The former empress pretended to be calm, but her palms were wet.
Her back was stiff and her heart pounded faster when she heard the movement behind her, but in the end she didn't have the courage to turn around and look at Jiang Jingyu.
"Queen Mother."
Jiang Jingyu called out again and came to the yard with Mingyou who was holding Xianyue.
"Your servant pays homage to His Majesty, and to the Queen!"
Seeing this, the palace maids bowed and saluted, and now the former empress could not escape.
"Grandmother, the crescent moon is here to see you!"
Xianyue hugged the little rabbit that the late empress had sewed for her and called out sweetly.
After hearing the soft voice of Xianyue, the tension in the empress's heart inexplicably relaxed a little. She pursed her lips and turned around stiffly.
What came into view was Mingyou holding Xianyue in one hand and Jiang Jingyu in the other, standing at the door and looking at her.
I thought I would see endless resentment and hatred on Jiang Jingyu's face, but her expression was extremely calm, and there was even a faint smile on the corner of her mouth.
The empress was stunned.
Looking at Jiang Jingyu in disbelief.
"Queen Mother, long time no see."
Jiang Jingyu looked at the late empress with a smile, her eyes filled with deep longing.
The former empress took a long time to remember to reply, and pulled the corner of her mouth uncomfortably: "Well, long time no see."
"Father, please let Yue'er down."
After saying this, Xianyue couldn't wait to slide down from Mingyou, and ran towards the late empress with her short legs staggering.
"Grandma, Yue'er is here to see you with the little rabbit she made for you!"
Xianyue ran to the front of the former empress, looked up at her with a smile.
Come on, another little guy bribed by the rabbit.
The moment Xianyue ran in front of them, the former empress bent down and stretched out her hand to her. The three siblings surrounded the former empress and talked non-stop.
The originally quiet Jialan Palace instantly became lively with the arrival of these little guys.
"Your Majesty, please take a seat. I will have the kitchen prepare lunch!"
Seeing the heartwarming scene in front of her, the nanny also became excited. She quickly asked Jiang Jingyu and Mingyou to sit down and poured them freshly brewed tea.
Ever since the children arrived, the former empress has been accompanying the little grandchildren. She only said one sentence to Jiang Jingyu since she stepped into Jialan Palace.
Jialan Palace is very large, and the three children are all lively. They held the hands of the late empress and looked around. They were curious about everything in Jialan Palace.
When the late empress took the children to the backyard, Jiang Jingyu and Mingyou sat under the crabapple tree in the front yard and drank scented tea, and did not follow.
Based on Jiang Jingyu's understanding of her, although the Queen Mother seemed to be fine on the surface, she was actually avoiding her.
She also struggled in her heart for a long time before deciding to bring her child to Jialan Palace today. She believed that the Queen Mother was just like her and needed to struggle with herself before she could muster up the courage to face her.
Now that she has taken the first step, it is not as painful as she imagined.
There is still a long time to go, so she gives her mother some time.
Jialan Palace is located in a quiet place. Sitting opposite Mingyou, Jiang Jingyu's heart calmed down.
The nanny was afraid that the two would be bored, so she quickly placed the chessboard on the stone table in front of them.
"There's nothing else in Jialan Palace to entertain Your Majesty and the Queen. This old servant thought of bringing up the chessboard to entertain Your Majesty and the Queen. Your Majesty, please tell me what you need, and I'll send someone to get it. You won't be bored next time you come."
Jialan Palace is surrounded by mountains, and there is not even a place to stroll on the street. The nanny bravely hinted to Jiang Jingyu that she hoped she could come to Jialan Palace more often if she had time in the future.
Jiang Jingyu naturally understood the hint from Mammy, but she didn't respond. She said slowly, "Thank you for your hard work over the years, Mammy."
"Your Majesty, you are too kind. This is all within my responsibility."
"Well, go down first. I will play a game of chess with the Queen."
The nanny wanted to say something else, but Jiang Jingyu didn't give her a chance to speak and directly ordered her to leave.
"yes."
The corners of the nanny's mouth twitched, but she finally swallowed the words that were about to come out of her mouth.
Jiang Jingyu picked up the white piece in front of him and placed it on the chessboard first. He raised his eyes and looked at Mingyou across from him: "I will teach you."
Ming You, who was born as a killer, is either on a mission or on his way to a mission. How could he have the time to appreciate the leisurely elegance of playing chess?
Mingyou nodded slightly, enjoying the time alone with Jiang Jingyu.
When the chess game was halfway through, the palace servants had prepared lunch. Because of the arrival of Jiang Jingyu's family, the nanny specially ordered the kitchen to prepare a table full of dishes.
After hearing the palace maid's message, the former empress took a deep breath and returned to the dining room with her three children. At that time, Jiang Jingyu and Mingyou were already sitting at the dining table.
"Master, let's eat."
The nanny handed the wet handkerchief to the late empress and waited for her to wipe her hands before making a gesture of invitation.
The former empress glanced at Jiang Jingyu who was sitting next to her, and sat down next to her with a heavy heart.
After the meal, everyone had different thoughts. Jiang Jingyu's attention was always on the three children, while Mingyou took care of both the children and her. Although the seats between the late empress and Jiang Jingyu were next to each other, there seemed to be a chasm between the hearts of the mother and daughter.
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