Not only is Hu Qianyu's face now filled with jealousy and resentment, but she also shows no respect whatsoever when she looks at the Emperor.
Moreover, perhaps it was because Xu Jinlan's eyebrows were a bit too high, but Qin Kou'er could tell that she had an inexplicable sense of eccentricity.
If I were a man, I wouldn't like Xu Jinlan either!
This is Qin Kou'er's evaluation of Lan Shanyang's two women.
"Your Majesty, my daughter-in-law, Lady Shu, has completed the arrangements for today's exhibition as instructed. I humbly request Your Majesty's review!"
Lan Shanyang nodded, glancing around with satisfaction: "Lingxi, you've worked hard! It's really not easy to get so many embroidery pieces in one day!"
"As long as I don't fail the imperial command, Lingxi will be satisfied!"
Lan Shanyang nodded, then waved to Lan Jiayuan who followed in, "Jiayuan, you did a good job! I heard that you personally guarded the palace gates this morning, and you did a good job! You knew that the people coming in were our guests, and you were very polite. Very good, you've improved!"
Lan Jiayuan immediately knelt down on one knee excitedly, "Thank you for the praise, Father!"
Lan Shanyang nodded in satisfaction.
Lan Jiayuan felt as if she had been transported to another world. Over the years, Lan Shanyang had never praised her publicly, so it was truly remarkable that he had taken the initiative to say that she had done a good job.
Therefore, Lan Jiayuan made up his mind to do more errands in the future and often get his father to praise him.
After Lan Shanyang finished praising the two people, it should have been Hu Qianyu's turn.
But he seemed to have forgotten about this person, and instead pointed directly to the embroidery below with great interest, saying, "Have you all seen these embroideries? Come, come with me to take a look!"
As she spoke, Lan Shanyang stood up and went down to look at the embroidery with great interest.
This is a very subtle message being conveyed.
Everyone knows that Hu Qianyu is in charge of this palace affairs, but the Emperor hasn't mentioned it at all. Coupled with what happened last night, many people are starting to speculate that the Prime Minister's daughter is likely to suffer a terrible disaster in the palace.
If Hu Qianyu is so displeasing to the Emperor, does that mean Lan Xiuyuan's position as Crown Prince is also in danger?
Everyone was calculating the political climate in the court, but Qin Kou'er remained calmly standing at the back, quietly observing the movements of everyone in front of her.
Another surprise is Hu Qianyu.
She seemed completely unconcerned whether Lan Shanyang praised or humiliated her. Her face maintained that haughty smile as she quietly followed behind Lan Shanyang.
Only occasionally, when they saw Xu Jinlan, something like sparks would fly between their eyes.
Lan Shanyang led the group through the embroidery piece by piece, nodding repeatedly, and occasionally pointing out a particular work to Lan Linxue.
Lan Xiuyuan had already gone there, of course, but seeing his mother being so neglected by his father, he knew he absolutely couldn't get too close. Getting close would make him seem hypocritical and pretentious, and he couldn't let Lan Shanyang have even the slightest thought of him that way.
Lan Shanyang watched for a while, then suddenly turned to Lan Xiuyuan behind him and said, "Why are you standing so far away from me? Don't you have more insight into these things than your elder brother? Come here and stand next to me!"
"yes!"
Lan Shanyang bowed and nodded, then slowly walked to Lan Shanyang's side.
His composed demeanor was truly remarkable; his unperturbed attitude in the face of honor or disgrace earned him the secret admiration of everyone around him.
The young ladies and gentlemen behind him had long been infatuated with this gentle and refined young man.
Although Qin Kou'er couldn't see Lan Xiuyuan's face clearly, she knew that Lan Xiuyuan must be calm and composed at this moment, just like his mother. His face seemed to be covered with a layer of wax, and he didn't have any joy or sorrow of his own.
Therefore, Qin Kou'er never had any feelings of liking for Lan Xiuyuan.
At this moment, as they approached a painting of cranes, Lan Xiuyuan suddenly pointed to a certain spot and said, "Father, please look! This painting of cranes soaring to the sky appears to depict cranes flying together, but there is actually a layer of shadow between the embroidery threads, which makes it look exceptionally realistic. Moreover, if you look closely, there is a hidden '福' (fortune) character in the shadow below."
"oh?"
Lan Shanyang was quite surprised and couldn't help but look closely. Sure enough, under the exquisite embroidery, there seemed to be a hidden "福" (fortune) character among the layers of silk threads.
Lan Shanyang couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, "Whose work is this embroidery?"
Shu Lingxi glanced at it, then immediately smiled and said, "Your Majesty, this embroidery was made by the second young lady of Lord Jiang Lan's family!"
Immediately, Shu Lingxi waved her hand at the Jiang family, "Bring the Second Miss over!"
Jiang Lan's wife quickly led Jiang Meixin over with her head bowed respectfully.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
Lan Shanyang turned her head slightly and glanced at him. "Get up!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Madame Chiang and Chiang Mei-hsin straightened up, but still kept their heads bowed as required by etiquette.
"Did you create this artwork?"
Clearly, this was said by Lan Shanyang to Jiang Meixin.
Jiang Meixin had never seen the Emperor before, and given her young age, despite her noble birth, she couldn't help but feel a little nervous.
Upon hearing Lan Shanyang's question, he immediately raised his head and said in a trembling voice, "Your Majesty, it was I who did it!"
Immediately, sweat beaded on Madame Chiang's forehead. This brat! How could he say "I" in front of the Emperor? How utterly impolite!
Lan Shanyang was taken aback. Seeing Jiang Meixin staring at him with her two big, clear, watery eyes, he couldn't help but smile and say to Lan Linxue beside him, "This child is quite bold!"
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