Yuan Yao took the emperor back to Yuehua Palace.
The orchids and chrysanthemums have been temporarily placed in a suitable spot.
Upon seeing the orchids, the emperor's eyes widened: "Yuan Yao, these... were all given to you by Yun Chan?"
"Yes," Yuan Yao said with a touch of pride, "Isn't it beautiful?"
This is more than just beautiful!
Looking at the orchid with buds resembling lotus flowers, the emperor asked, "Yuan Yao, is there anything in my treasury that you particularly desire?"
Yuan Yao: "?"
What a spendthrift son!
What are you planning to do now?
She still remembers how he traded two cities for a pair of luminous pearls!
Without a second thought, Yuan Yao nipped the emperor's insatiable ambition in the bud: "Your Majesty, Yao'er has no desires, I just want to take good care of these flowers and plants."
emperor:"……"
The emperor touched his nose, his face stern, and asked, "I'll ask you again..."
Yuan Yao asked in a childish voice, "Your Majesty, it's so late, aren't you going back to the palace to wash and change your clothes?"
Is there a lot of people at the dinner tonight?
Huaiyao cried for a long time during the day, and Yao'er is a little worried about her!
"Your Majesty, won't you go and see Huaiyao?"
emperor:"……"
Her soft, sweet voice, coupled with a string of questions, completely confused him.
The emperor suddenly remembered something and instructed, "The Northern Barbarians have also come to the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet tonight."
"Your father is going to host a banquet for me. You stay with Huaiyao and Huairou and don't run around."
Northern Barbarians?
Her cows came from the Northern Di, didn't they?
Are the Northern Barbarians really that scary?
Yuan Yao looked at the emperor and nodded obediently: "Yao'er will remember."
The emperor raised his hand and, in retaliation, vigorously ruffled her hair a few times: "I'm leaving."
Yuan Yao: "..."
Her hair was completely tousled and fluffy.
They wanted to knock the emperor's hand out of place.
Her hair!
I have to start all over again!
Dog Emperor!
I've lost weight, look better, and now I can't resist touching you!
Yuan Yao said irritably, "Your Majesty, wait a moment. You can take the flower cakes for yourself!"
The emperor had Li Deshan carry the food box and left Qianhua Palace in high spirits.
In addition to the flower cakes, he also received a pot of cherry wine.
Feeling great!
After the emperor left, Yuan Yao returned to Yuehua Palace and washed up again.
When the Ninth Prince returned, her hair had just been tied up.
The Ninth Prince straightened her hair ribbon and said with a smile, "I have business to attend to tonight. You stay with Huairou and Huaiyao and do not wander off."
After the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, have Danqing escort you back, okay?
"Yes, yes, Yao'er has remembered." Yuan Yao replied obediently.
"Good girl." The Ninth Prince pinched her chubby little face and took her hand: "Let's go."
The Mid-Autumn Festival banquet was attended by a large number of people.
From imperial concubines, princes, and princesses to officials of the fifth rank and above and their families.
This year is a special case: the mourning period for the Empress Dowager has not yet ended.
Therefore, this year's Mid-Autumn Festival banquet will not feature singing and dancing, only a feast and lantern display...
The vast Imperial Garden was filled with lanterns from the outside in.
Outside the gate of the Imperial Garden, dignitaries and nobles came and went.
From afar, the Vice Minister of Rites came to greet him: "Your Majesty..."
He glanced at Yuan Yao and the people around him, then hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but couldn't.
The Ninth Prince released Yuan Yao's hand and gently touched her forehead: "Remember my words, don't run around."
"Mmm!" Yuan Yao nodded obediently.
The Ninth Prince raised the corner of his lips slightly, then turned and left.
Wearing an indigo blue coat that fluttered in the wind, he exuded both domineering and noble air.
Yuan Yao exclaimed, "Father, you are truly a flower of wealth and honor in this world today!"
Danqing smiled faintly: "When has Your Majesty ever looked unwell?"
“That makes sense!” Yuan Yao agreed. “With that face of yours, Father, even if you were wearing a burlap sack, you would still have an outstanding presence and be the most handsome man in the world!”
Nine thousand years old, wearing a burlap sack?
Danqing chuckled.
The princess's little head was always filled with strange and unusual words.
Danqing called to Jing'er behind her and said to Yuan Yao, "Princess, let's go into the garden first."
Yuan Yao nodded.
As they were walking, a hearty laugh came from behind: "Little Yao'er!"
Yuan Yao turned around: "Thank you, Zhi, Lin Xuan!"
She waved.
Xie Zhi was dressed in a black brocade robe, and Lin Xuan in a blue brocade robe. Both of them wore sleeves that were tied up, probably for convenience when they went out to play later.
Mischievous monkey!
Yuan Yao clapped her hands: "Jing'er."
Jing'er, carrying the food box, smiled and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Young Prince and Young Marquis."
After speaking, she picked up the food box and handed it over.
"What is this?" Xie Zhi asked with a smile.
"Good stuff!" Yuan Yao said with a smile.
Lin Xuan, who was standing nearby, had already taken the food box and opened it: "This is... rabbit biscuits?"
Rabbit biscuits?
What the heck?
Yuan Yao explained, "These are rose petal cakes!"
"Is this edible?" Lin Xuan asked suspiciously, his face tense. "You're not still holding a grudge and trying to poison me, are you?"
Yuan Yao: "..."
Those naughty kids are so annoying!
"tasty!"
Xie Zhi's indistinct voice came from beside Lin Xuan.
Yuan Yao looked up and saw that Xie Zhi had already grabbed a flower cake, stuffed it into his mouth, and was eating it in a carefree manner, with crumbs all over his face.
After finishing a piece of flower cake, Xie Zhi said, "It's delicious, but it's so sweet it hurts my teeth."
Xiao Yao'er, next time, could you make something not so sweet?
He's losing his baby teeth, and they haven't all grown in yet. It's too sweet, and it's making his teeth hurt...
Yuan Yao glanced at Lin Xuan, then at Xie Zhi.
Hmm, Xie Zhi is still more pleasing to the eye!
Yuan Yao smiled and said, "Next time, I'll have someone make something less sweet for you."
"Good! I'll remember your words!" Xie Zhi closed the food box lid.
He beckoned to a maid from the Prince of Pingnan's residence who was not far away: "Keep these safe for me. If even one is missing, I'll beat you to a pulp!"
The maid was utterly helpless.
Xie Zhi burst into laughter.
After laughing, he said seriously, "I heard that Consort Zhao of Yonghe Palace passed away last night?"
"You found out too?" Yuan Yao looked up at him.
Xie Zhi nodded and sighed, "Her departure was both timely and ill-timed."
Is it the right time, or it isn't?
Yuan Yao asked in confusion, "What do you mean?"
Xie Zhi said, "The Marquis of Changdu's mansion has risked treason. Once the charges are confirmed, Consort Zhao will also be implicated and become a convicted consort."
Now that she has taken her own life, she can at least be buried in the imperial mausoleum with dignity, as a concubine.
Unfortunately, today is the Mid-Autumn Festival.
How will Huaiyao celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in the future?
As soon as he finished speaking, a voice came from behind him: "This princess will celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival as she pleases!"
Huaiyao?
Awkward!
Why is Huaiyao here at this time?
The three of them turned around at the same time.
Huaiyao was dressed in a light red dress, her hair was combed and adorned with pearl flowers, and she looked radiant.
"Huaiyao, you..."
Even Xie Zhi was surprised to see her dressed like that.
Huaiyao, who used to wear a high ponytail and a red dress with fitted sleeves, looks like a completely different person today.
Moreover, she had applied powder, making her skin look fair and delicate.
Huaiyao glanced at the group and asked, "What? Don't you recognize me?"
Yuan Yao opened her mouth and said, "Huaiyao, you look really beautiful today."
"This princess also thinks she is beautiful!"
There was not a trace of sadness on Huaiyao's face.
Even her eyes were no longer red or swollen.
Revealing the whip on his wrist, Huaiyao raised an eyebrow and said, "I heard that a little princess has arrived in the Northern Di, and she's exceptionally beautiful and adorable!"
There's also a little prince who's said to be very good at riding horses!
I wonder what they're doing in the Great Qi Kingdom.
Tonight, you must all be on your guard and not embarrass the Great Qi!
Northern Barbarians?
Little princess?
The young prince?
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