Mo Beichen continued, "There's another festival in the capital in a few days called the Lantern Festival. It'll be very lively on the day. Wouldn't Miss Wang like to see it?"
"Oh? What lantern festival?" Wang Simeng immediately became interested.
Seeing that Wang Simeng was interested, Mo Beichen quickly said, "This is a festival unique to the capital."
In the capital city, there is a City God Temple, which displays many lanterns. During the Lantern Festival, all sorts of lanterns are arranged in various ways for visitors to admire. There are also various performances.
Wang Simeng was torn between two options: should she go and take a look?
“There is no curfew in the capital during the Lantern Festival, and it’s a very lively day,” Mo Mingxuan said.
Mo Beichen gave Mo Mingxuan an approving look.
Finally, Wang Simeng didn't hesitate for even a moment longer.
"Yes, since it's a special festival, I'll definitely go," Wang Simeng said happily.
"In that case, I will come to pick up Miss Wang in three days," Mo Beichen said.
"Oh? No need, no need, I can go by myself. You are both regents and princes, you must be very busy. There's no need to come all the way to pick me up," Wang Simeng said.
"When I met Miss Wang in Qingshan City, I already considered her a friend. Doesn't Miss Wang think the same way?" Mo Beichen asked.
"Well... of course we're friends..." Wang Simeng looked into Mo Beichen's eyes, giving him a look that said, "Look at me with such sincerity."
Seeing Wang Simeng's expression, Mo Beichen's lips curled up slightly. He felt the air become fresher, and his whole body felt more comfortable.
"Alright, then I'll pick you up in three days," Mo Beichen said.
"Okay." Wang Simeng nodded.
"Your Highness, everything has been loaded onto the carts."
An Chi walked over from beside the carriage and respectfully reported to Mo Beichen.
"Okay, you can go back to the manor first."
"yes"
"Would Miss Wang like to visit my residence?" Mo Beichen invited again.
"Oh? No, no, thank you." Wang Simeng quickly refused. Then she added politely, "You're welcome to come visit me anytime."
Although Wang Simeng didn't mind having dealings with the Wang family, she wasn't the kind of girl who would do anything casually.
The two had only met once in Qingshan City and known each other for a day. They met again today in the capital, meaning they had only known each other for less than two days in total. Wang Simeng felt she absolutely couldn't bring herself to visit his home, as the relationship wasn't close enough.
"Alright then, we'll visit you another day," Mo Beichen said.
"Okay, sure."
Mo Beichen and Mo Mingxuan stood up and bid farewell to Wang Simeng.
"Let me see you out," Wang Simeng said.
Mo Beichen and Mo Mingxuan nodded and walked out of the room. Wang Simeng escorted them to the gate of the manor and then went back inside.
"Uncle, something's not right with you. Could it be that you've fallen for Miss Wang?" Mo Mingxuan couldn't help but ask.
"No, no, I just feel that Miss Wang is very easy to get along with, very kind, and it's very relaxing to be with her, without any sense of oppression," Mo Beichen said.
"Then why are you being so attentive to Miss Wang? That's so strange!" Mo Mingxuan asked, puzzled.
"There's nothing strange about it. I just feel very relaxed when I'm with Miss Wang. I've never felt this way before. Don't overthink it," Mo Beichen said.
Mo Mingxuan nodded and said nothing more.
But in my heart I was thinking, "Is she falling for me without even realizing it?" Heh, I'm not saying anything~
Mo Beichen and Mo Mingxuan returned to the capital with a large number of items.
"These are food, medicine, paper, and pens. Take half and put them in the Prince's Treasury, to be distributed to the soldiers in the camp outside the capital before the New Year. Keep a small portion in my own treasury. Send the rest to the Emperor," Mo Mingxuan instructed the steward.
"Yes, this old servant will take care of it immediately," the steward said respectfully.
Mo Mingxuan entered the palace happily, carrying the cosmetics he had bought at Qingyan Pavilion.
The Imperial Palace, Fengyi Palace.
"Mother, look what I brought you!" Mo Mingxuan walked happily to the Empress.
"What is it?" the Queen asked.
"Take a guess," Mo Mingxuan said.
The Queen shook her head and said, "How would I know what it is? I won't guess!"
"Alright then. Now guess what I'm holding in my hand?" Mo Mingxuan unfolded the object in his hand in front of the Empress.
"Hurry up and tell me, or you'll get a beating!" the Empress said angrily.
"Hehe. Mother, this is a set of cosmetics," Mo Mingxuan said ingratiatingly.
"Oh? For makeup?" the Queen asked.
"Yes, this is something I prepared especially for you. Here are lotion, face wash, foundation, eyeliner, eyebrow pencil, mascara, makeup remover, and lipsticks in various colors," Mo Beichen said, looking at the instructions on the packaging.
The Empress was amazed and examined the cosmetics closely.
"This is called lipstick?" I opened it and took a look.
"This color is nice."
"Try it out first and see how it goes. If it's good, I'll buy it for you every year from now on," Mo Mingxuan said with a smile.
"Hmm, that's fine. When did you become so sensible, my child?" the Empress said affectionately.
Hearing the Empress's praise, Mo Mingxuan was overjoyed and quickly replied, "This isn't just being sensible; it's clearly showing filial piety to Mother Empress! Haha."
Upon hearing this, the Empress laughed and scolded, "Alright, you sit here for a while and have some pastries. I'll go try out these cosmetics." With that, the Empress led her palace servants toward her bedchamber.
Upon arriving at her bedchamber, the Empress piled her cosmetics onto the dressing table and summoned her maids. "Help me to wash and groom myself again. I want to use these fine things to redo my makeup."
Although the palace maids had never used these novel cosmetics before, it's normal for people to be interested in new things. So they quickly finished preparing the makeup and applied light makeup to the Empress.
This is a very delicate face, and with this light makeup, the Empress looks even more beautiful.
The Empress looked at herself in the mirror and nodded in satisfaction. She felt ten years younger.
The Empress stood up from her dressing table and twirled in front of the mirror. She smiled at her reflection.
They then returned to the main hall.
"Oh my, Mother, you look so beautiful!"
"Haha, you're getting better and better at sweet-talking. Who taught you that?"
Mo Mingxuan smiled but did not reply.
Just then, a eunuch's voice came from outside: "The Emperor has arrived!!!"
"Greetings, Father Emperor!" Mo Mingxuan quickly bowed.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!" the Empress quickly bowed.
"Rise." Emperor Yongshun waved his hand at Mo Mingxuan and quickly went to help the Empress up.
He was stunned as soon as he reached the Empress. He felt that the Empress's skin was smooth and fair, and her eyes were bright and captivating.
Emperor Yongshun stared blankly at the Empress, unable to utter a single word.
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