Since it was an event organized by the Empress Dowager, the principal wives and concubines of each palace brought their daughters-in-law to support her.
"Greetings to the Empress Dowager."
The Empress Dowager seemed no different from the last time I saw her. Time had not diminished her beauty; her beauty was natural and elegant. She didn't even frown much. She said, "Rise. It's rare for the crabapple blossoms to be in bloom. I thought it would be better to share the joy than to enjoy it alone. Everyone should be at ease. I don't have those formalities here."
Consort Yi was the most straightforward, and she spoke first: "These begonias have benefited from the Empress Dowager's favor, and they are so beautiful that they are vying for attention. Your Majesty, we have never seen begonias of such a size before."
"You sound pitiful. I'll allow you to pick one and wear it on your head," the Empress Dowager said with a smile.
Consort Yi covered her mouth to stifle her laughter: "Oh dear, I am now a grandmother, so I can no longer wear these. But you granddaughters-in-law are truly blessed today."
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager agreed wholeheartedly. She then summoned all her granddaughters-in-law and had them come forward. She personally selected a flower for each of them and placed it on their heads.
In an instant, the beautiful young wives in the flower hall were all adorned with fresh flowers, their fragrance filling the air, creating a breathtaking scene.
"Miss Tong, you come here too." The Empress Dowager waved to the crowd below. Everyone looked up when they heard the name Tong. A girl dressed in a sky-blue riding outfit walked slowly to the Empress Dowager and bowed gracefully.
"You're lucky, you got the biggest one." The Empress Dowager happily pinned a flower in Tong Guining's hair, "May you and the Crown Prince be of one heart and mind, and share a hundred years of marriage."
Tong Guining's face was flushed, and she was more beautiful than a flower. She replied softly, "Your subject will obey the Empress Dowager's teachings."
"These women who just wore flowers are your future sisters-in-law. It's a good day to get to know them so they'll get along better in the future," the Empress Dowager said, pointing to her granddaughters-in-law below.
Yi Hua subconsciously looked up and saw Tong Guining's gaze sweep over her.
The two looked into each other's eyes, and Tong Guining gave her a shy and friendly smile.
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