Ziwu is currently the acting patriarch of the Wu tribe, handling the tribe's general affairs. Similar to Hongmi being in charge of the palace's internal affairs, the couple are both busy and don't spend much time together throughout the year.
Redmi didn't mince words and replied, "Okay, anyway, with the boss around, my sister-in-law doesn't need me."
When Ziwu saw Hongmi walking towards him, a deep, affectionate smile appeared on his face.
Long Qian glanced at him. "You don't need to follow me."
“…Yes,” Ziwu replied, bowing.
Hongmi and Ziwu left the Imperial Garden.
Yang Yang, accompanied by his wife Fan and daughter Yang Yanni, bowed to Mu Run and said, "Greetings, Your Majesty, may you enjoy boundless blessings and peace."
"No need for formalities." Mu Run looked at Yang Yang's daughter, took off the top-quality mutton-fat jade bracelet with dragon and phoenix patterns and auspicious clouds from her wrist, and handed it to her. "Xiao Ni, do you like it?"
Xiao Ni stared at the bracelet with bright eyes, then glanced at Madam Fan.
With a smile on her face, Madam Fan did not indicate to her daughter whether she wanted it or not; it was entirely up to her own decision.
"I like it." Xiao Ni nodded vigorously, her pigtails swaying as she did so, her cute apple-shaped face flushed.
Mu Run touched her soft, rosy cheeks and handed her the bracelet. "Then I'll give it to you. It's a pair. I'll have your aunt take the other one back to you later."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Yang Yang, along with his wife and children, expressed their gratitude.
Regardless of the intrinsic value of these items, as imperial gifts, they were all meant to be passed down through generations and offered as sacrifices.
"Xi Gongyong, accompanied by his son Xi Gongrui, pays respects to Your Majesty. Long live the Emperor!" Xi Gongyong, with a young boy by his side, performed a deep bow to Mu Run.
Mu Run looked over in surprise, because the banquet tables were divided into three: one for her, one for the children, and one behind a clump of flowering trees.
Because of the obstruction of the flowering trees, she couldn't see clearly the people sitting at the table for a moment.
Mu Run was surprised to see him, and then looked at Fu Yunchen.
Fu Yunchen's expression was indifferent, showing neither joy nor displeasure.
Mu Run took a few steps forward, gently helping Xi Gongyong to his feet, looking at his now graying temples, "Long time no see." (81zw.com)
"Your Majesty, I am filled with trepidation." Xi Gongyong took a step back and bowed again.
The young boy beside him also bowed.
Mu Run looked at him. He was about five or six years old. He resembled Xi Gongyong and was a very handsome boy, but his eyes and brows showed a maturity beyond his years.
"Your name is Rui'er, right?" Mu Run asked.
Xi Gongrui looked at Xi Gongyong.
Nishimiya returned an encouraging look, "Reply properly."
Xi Gongrui replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, my name is Xi Gongrui, and I am six years old."
"Hmm." Mu Run patted his head, then suddenly remembered Zhuang Zhuang and beckoned Zhuang Zhuang over.
Zhuangzhuang was playing with one of Qiao Dongzi's adopted sons when he heard Mu Run call him. He immediately ran over and said, "Mom."
Mu Run said to Zhuang Zhuang, "His name is Xi Gongrui, and he's about your age. You can play with him."
"Okay." Zhuangzhuang took Xigong Rui's hand and said, "Let's go and go play with my brother."
Nishimiya Rui, however, did not move.
Xi Gongyong gestured for him to follow Zhuangzhuang, and he did so, but it was clear that he was a little reserved.
Mu Run smiled and said, "It's good for little boys to have some adventures; there's no need to be so strict with them."
Xi Gongyong replied, "Yes, Your Majesty, I will certainly remember this."
Qiao Dongzi, Bai Shalu, and others were also at this table. They were very familiar with Mu Run, seeing each other all the time, so they were more at ease in their conversation and behavior.
After greeting them, Mu Run asked them to take good care of Xi Gongyong before returning to her own table.
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