Bizhu followed behind, carefully carrying the birthday gift in her hands.
As soon as she stepped outside, she saw the carriage in front of He You's door, with the warrior slaves seemingly having been waiting for a long time.
Upon seeing her leave the mansion, he immediately sat up straight, ready to depart at any moment.
Li Baobei smiled faintly, silently boarded the carriage, and thought to herself with delight, "Lord He must have been waiting for me outside all along! Wow... I'm so happy, this wonderful day begins from this moment."
The carriage moved slowly toward the majestic palace.
Soon she arrived at the palace gates, and as soon as she entered, she saw the Prime Minister and his wife who had been waiting for her.
"Father, Mother~" she rushed up to them, "It's so good to see you."
Wang Donghui said with a loving look, "Go in! Your father was worried you'd be scared going in alone, so he's waiting for you here!"
Li Baobei looked sweetly at Li Hong and said, "Thank you, Father."
She also wanted to say: I love you both so much, my dear father and mother.
He You looked at the family, gave them a slight nod as they passed by, and calmly left.
He felt much more at ease as long as she wasn't alone. He knew that the Prime Minister and his wife loved his Nannan very much.
Upon entering the main hall, one sees the Emperor seated on the throne, flanked by various authoritative officials and ministers, with imposing palace guards standing behind him, displaying unparalleled authority.
Not far from the Emperor sat a magnificent old woman; this must be the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager wore a magnificent court robe, with intricate patterns embroidered on the golden brocade, showcasing the glory and nobility of the royal family. Her headdress was inlaid with large gemstones, which shone with dazzling light.
Li Baobei dared not look any closer, and immediately knelt down, saying, "Your subject Li Nannan greets Your Majesty and Your Majesty the Empress Dowager. Long live the Emperor! Long live the Empress Dowager!"
"Today, I wish Her Majesty the Empress Dowager a long and healthy life, and may her happiness and longevity be as boundless as the Southern Mountains."
She gently raised her head, her face expressionless, only slightly childish, looking incredibly innocent and endearing.
The Empress carefully examined Li Baobei, thinking to herself, "This is the third young lady of the Prime Minister's mansion, who has been granted the title of Princess Chang Le? Seeing is believing, she has indeed grown into a beauty of unparalleled grace. She is quite a good match for Lan'er, what a pity..."
"Rise!" the Empress said slowly, her tone full of dignity.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. Thank you, Empress Dowager."
Her tone was calm yet firm, without a trace of tension, like a tranquil lake, undisturbed.
Seeing the young woman in the palace possess such courage, and recalling the events in Ning'an County, the Emperor couldn't help but glance at Li Baobei again.
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