The next day, the sky was bright.
A maidservant, accompanied by three or four maidservants in green robes, was waiting outside the door. The leading maidservant called out to the inside of the house, "Aunt Li, Miss Bisi, I am the maidservant Wu, who was sent by His Highness to assist the princess in her grooming. I wonder if the princess is ready to get up now."
At this time, Lu Tianyun had just stood up and sat in front of the dressing table. When she heard what Madam Wu said outside, she said to Bisi, "Bisi, open the door and invite Madam Wu in."
Bisi responded yes, put the ivory comb in her hand on the dressing table, and went to open the door.
As soon as the door opened, Bisi saw Nanny Wu. Nanny Wu was in her early forties and had a round face. Unlike Lady Li who had a certain authority, Nanny Wu was a bit naive.
"Miss Bis."
Nanny Wu bowed slightly and called out to Bisi as a greeting.
Bisi returned the greeting and invited Madam Wu in.
The maids filed in, following behind Nanny Wu, carrying toiletries.
Nanny Wu walked to the dressing table, bowed to Lu Tianyun, and said respectfully, "Long live the princess."
Lu Tianyun raised her eyes to look at Nanny Wu and smiled.
"Princess, His Highness said that breakfast will be served in Yingchun Hall. Please wash up and then go there."
Lu Tianyun nodded, "Thank you, Aunt Wu."
Nanny Wu and Bisi helped Lu Tianyun with her makeup, face washing, and finally dressing.
A bright red brocade embroidered double-breasted skirt wrapped around her slender figure, with her waist just wide enough to be held in one hand. Her posture was natural and her makeup was bright and elegant.
Lu Tianyun followed Nanny Wu to Yingchun Hall, where Qin Youran was already.
He was wearing a snow-blue prince's uniform with dark cloud patterns embroidered on it. His features were handsome and his eyes were bright. Seeing Lu Tianyun approaching, he smiled brightly and said, "The princess is here."
Lu Tianyun bowed and said, "Your Highness."
Her tone was very flat, with a hint of indifference and alienation in it, and she was not trying to be close. The phoenix eyes that looked at Qin Youran were neither sad nor happy, but calm and composed. It was not like the attitude of a newlywed wife towards her husband, but more like a routine.
"Please sit down. After breakfast, we should go to the palace to pay our respects to the Empress Dowager." Qin Youran lifted her robe and sat down.
Lu Tianyun replied indifferently, "Yes," and then sat down next to Qin Youran.
The first breakfast at Prince Qin's Mansion was very sumptuous. Lu Tianyun was surprised to find that most of the food was what she liked to eat on a daily basis, especially the dish of bird's nest and red date cake in front of her.
Qin Youran seemed to have noticed something strange about Lu Tianyun, thinking she didn't like the food at the Prince Qin's Mansion. "The kitchen prepared breakfast according to my preferences. If it doesn't suit your taste, I'll have the kitchen make something you like tomorrow."
Lu Tianyun wiped her lips with a handkerchief and said, "It's not unsuitable for my taste. The breakfast is delicious, especially this bird's nest and red date cake."
The newly married Prince Qin and Princess Qin finished their breakfast and then drove into the palace to pay their respects to the Queen Mother.
It is etiquette for royal family members to go to the palace to pay their respects to the Empress Dowager and the Empress the day after their wedding, and the rules must not be violated.
Inside the Cining Palace, Qin Youran raised her hand and bowed to the noblewoman at the head of the table. "Yier and Princess Lu pay their respects to Her Majesty. May Your Majesty be eternally happy."
Lu Tianyun bowed and said, "Your daughter-in-law pays her respects to the Empress."
The Queen Mother was dressed in gorgeous clothes and sat upright on the soft couch at the head of the table. Several palace maids on her left and right said, "Please take a seat."
"Thank you, Madam."
The two thanked him and took their seats.
The Empress Dowager had always disliked Qin Youran. After all, she was the legitimate mother of the late emperor's sons, so she was very good at maintaining her appearance. She greeted the newlyweds with concern and gave them many gifts. Finally, the Empress Dowager's loving gaze swept across Lu Tianyun's flat belly and said gently, "Yier, you are not young anymore. Some of your age in the royal family are already fathers. You and Yun'er should have more children for the royal family sooner rather than later."
Qin Youran looked at the Queen Mother and said respectfully, "Your Majesty has said so. Yi'er will do his best to expand the royal family and strive to give Your Majesty a grandson as soon as possible."
Hearing Qin Youran's words, Lu Tianyun's fair cheeks flushed slightly. She lowered her head slightly to hide her shyness.
After hearing Qin Youran's words, the Queen Mother's face froze.
Since the Empress's eldest son and the second prince, born to Consort Qian, passed away, the palace hadn't had another prince or princess. Some time ago, a beautiful woman in the palace finally became pregnant, but due to her frail constitution, she miscarried the baby before the third month.
Now, Your Majesty has nothing under your knees.
Qin Youran's words undoubtedly hit the empress dowager's wounds, but the empress dowager couldn't lose her temper.
When the newly married prince and princess came to the palace to pay their respects, the empress dowager naturally could not show anger on her face.
It was rare for Qin Youran to see the Queen Mother being humiliated, and she couldn't help but laugh secretly in her heart.
The mother and son exchanged a few polite words, and then Lu Tianyun and Qin Youran went to Kunning Palace to pay homage to the queen.
The empress was the eldest daughter of Shangshu Ling Lu Jin, and looked very much like her mother, Lady Huaping. She was dressed in the royal blue empress's dress and had her hair tied up in a bun, looking graceful, elegant and generous.
The Empress and Lu Tianyun had a deep bond, and now that they were sisters-in-law, their relationship was even closer. The two sisters hadn't seen each other for a long time, and they chatted endlessly, one sentence after another, for a full hour, leaving Qin Youran sitting by for a long time.
When she was leaving, the Queen held Lu Tianyun's hand and said reluctantly, "When you have time, come to the palace and talk to me. Sometimes I get so bored."
Lu Tianyun smiled and nodded.
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After returning to Prince Qin's Mansion, Qin Youran brought Lu Tianyun to offer tea to the Lord of Lanling City.
He regarded his master as his mother, and after getting married, he would naturally bring his new wife to meet his master.
"Princess, this is my master, the Lord of Lanling City, and this is my junior sister, Mu Ling."
Qin Youran introduced them one by one with a natural attitude, as if she treated Lu Tianyun as one of her own.
Lu Tianyun's face showed joy. She had known that His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin's master and junior sister were coming to Beijing to attend their wedding. She also knew that her master had treated His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin very well over the years. She had thought that His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin would not bring her to meet the legendary Lord of Lanling City.
His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin married her by imperial decree and showed her no less respect.
"Master." She knelt down and bowed gracefully, with very considerate etiquette.
The maid Hong Qiang brought two cups of tea. Qin Youran picked up one of them and offered it to the head monk, "Master, please have some tea."
The Lord of Lanling City took the teacup and took a sip.
Lu Tianyun suddenly realized that she had to serve tea to her master. Concubine Qin Shu died early and the late emperor was no longer around. Apart from some clan elders, the only person who could have His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin take her to serve tea was her master.
Lu Tianyun picked up another teacup with both hands and said respectfully, "Master, please have some tea."
The Lord of Lanling City reached out to take the teacup and glanced at Lu Tianyun without leaving a trace. She was indeed a child with a kind heart.
She took a sip of the yellow tea and her eyes fell on Qin Youran. "I'll drink this tea for your mother."
Qin Youran chuckled and said, "Master, what are you talking about? You should drink this tea."
"Too."
It was reasonable for her to drink these two cups of tea.
The Lord of Lanling City prepared a gift, drank tea, and then gave the gift to Lu Tianyun and Qin Youran.
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