Picking up a son halfway made Leng Zi'an, the King of Zhennan, who had always thought that he would be childless in this life, very happy. This son who had always resisted him just now recognized him as his father, which made him feel that he had no regrets in this life.
The biggest credit for this matter went to Shui Luolan, the rural woman whom he had always looked down upon. He let go of Xiao Zhi, who was tightly hugged in his arms, and turned to look at Luolan. A hint of redness appeared on his already dark face. He suddenly clasped his fists to Luolan.
"Princess Yu, the Emperor's uncle wants to thank you."
Seeing this, Luo Lan hurriedly raised his hand to support him, "Uncle, you are too polite. I didn't do anything. How could I accept such a generous gift from you?"
"Why didn't you do anything? Before, Xiaozhi was so angry when he saw me that he looked like a ghost. Now, less than an incense stick has passed, and he actually calls me father. I never thought in my life that Leng Zian would have a son. Thank you so much."
Hearing him say this, Luo Lan shook his head helplessly and smiled bitterly. Then he glanced at Liu Mei, whose face was ashen, and bowed to him and said:
"Uncle, you're thanking the wrong person. Even though I have some credit for Xiaozhi recognizing you as his father, it's not as great as the credit of the person who gave birth to him. Therefore, the person you should thank the most is her."
After saying that, she pointed at Liu Meir, who looked stunned, and smiled gently at her.
Leng Zian didn't even glance at Liu Mei, and waved to the servant outside the door:
"Come here, it's getting late, get ready to go to the palace."
His action caused Xiao Zhi to frown. Luo Lan quickly winked at him, signaling him not to be anxious, and then smiled softly at Liu Mei and said:
"Let's go to the palace first, and we'll discuss everything when we get back."
As for Leng Zian, Liu Mei did not expect him to take her, the concubine who secretly escaped from the Yunnan Palace with a pregnant belly, seriously. As long as he treated Xiao Zhi well, nothing else mattered.
But at this moment, she suddenly felt a little uneasy. If Xiao Zhi was taken away by him, what would she do? Where would she go?
She watched Leng Zian leave holding Xiao Zhi's hand, tears welling up in her eyes, sliding silently down her cheeks...
Before Luo Lan and others could leave Prince Yu's Mansion, Sun Xi walked in with a smile, waving his whisk. Behind him were several eunuchs carrying various items.
Seeing this scene, Leng Yu glanced at Luo Lan, and asked in surprise,
"Eunuch Liu, what is this?"
Liu Xi stepped forward and bowed. "In reply to Prince Yu, the Emperor ordered this servant to bring you and Princess Yu the formal attire worn for the royal ancestral worship ceremony, and specifically instructed this servant to ensure you both change into it."
Hearing this, Leng Yu was a little surprised. Not everyone could get the royal formal attire for ancestor worship. As far as he knew, among the younger generation, the only one who got this attire was Crown Prince Leng Yun. Even his Crown Princess Wu Linlin did not have this treatment.
But Luo Lan didn't know the weight of the clothes, so he looked at Eunuch Liu with a questioning look and asked softly:
"Eunuch Liu, can you please not change these clothes? It's getting late, and it's really troublesome to change these clothes."
Hearing her say this, Leng Zian, who had already stepped out of the door, pulled Xiao Zhi's hand back and then shouted loudly,
"No matter how much trouble it is, you have to change into this dress. Wearing this dress for ancestral worship is different from ordinary clothes. This means that the emperor has accepted you as his daughter-in-law, and the royal ancestors have also accepted you as their daughter-in-law."
Is this seemingly plain dress so important?
Luo Lan glanced at Leng Yu, the corners of his mouth turned up, he smiled and nodded,
"Uncle Huang is right. Go change it! There's still time."
After hearing Leng Yu's explanation, Luo Lan nodded helplessly, motioned A Cai to take the clothes, and went back to his room to change clothes in a sullen manner.
After Leng Zian said hello to Leng Yu, he took Xiao Zhi and left first. He was already impatient to go to the palace and show off his son to those people.
Xiao Lingzi also took Leng Yu's clothes, followed Leng Yu back to the room to change.
After a while, Luo Lan appeared in front of Leng Yu wearing a dark red brocade skirt with plain patterns. The graceful hem of the skirt was edged with golden embroidery thread and extended to the ankles. This golden embroidery was a unique symbol of the royal family and also a symbol of status.
This gold-thread brocade embroidered dress sets off her graceful figure even more majestically, making people feel awe.
Leng Yu, who was standing opposite him, was wearing a red and black robe embroidered with the same royal gold thread, with a wide green brocade belt with auspicious clouds around his waist, and a jade-inlaid silver crown on his high hairpin. This solemn outfit further highlighted Leng Yu's slender figure and handsome face.
He looked at Luo Lan in front of him, sized her up and down, then squinted his eyes and chuckled. He took two steps forward, took her hand hidden in her sleeve, looked at her with deep affection, and praised her gently.
"Lan'er, this dress really suits you."
Luo Lan pursed her lips and couldn't help thinking to herself that the moment she saw Leng Yu just now, she was secretly delighted. Her man, after dressing up carefully, revealed his charming and fascinating face. If he was thrown into a group of women, it would be strange if he was not eaten alive.
But she is a woman with a New Age soul, how could she be so superficial?
So, she secretly stuck out her tongue, raised her head, looked at him with a blushing face, and said softly and intimately:
"Husband, let's go!"
Leng Yu looked at her delicate face and nodded gently, "Well, your husband will ride in the carriage with you today."
Their tenderness and affection made the servants present swallow their saliva and lower their heads with smiles on their lips. They really didn't dare to look directly at their masters who were showing affection regardless of time and place.
However, Leng Yu did not care about the looks of these people. He knew that his wife had a fairy-like soul. No matter in front of others or behind their backs, he loved her and wanted everyone to know.
The two walked hand in hand out of the gate of Prince Yu's Mansion. When Luo Lan stepped onto the horse stool, her foot suddenly slipped and her body swayed. She was about to lose her balance and fall. Leng Yu was quick-witted and rushed over. He held her in his arms with one hand and asked worriedly:
"Are you okay?"
Luo Lan shook his head and chuckled, and the redness on his face subsided a lot.
She was a little distracted just now, thinking about how helpless Xiaozhi must have been when he entered the palace and faced so many people questioning him. This caused her to step on empty air and almost fall. If Leng Yu hadn't helped her, she would have made a fool of herself.
At this moment, Leng Yu picked her up and stuffed her into the carriage before she could react. This scene stunned everyone present.
When Leng Yu was about to mount his horse, none of the servants around him offered him a hand. He turned around and glared at Xiao Lingzi, then asked in a cold voice:
"Are you blind? Can't you help me up?"
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