Upon hearing this, Sheng Mingyu's face froze and he didn't know how to react.
"What are you standing there for? Didn't you hear the Imperial Concubine calling you? Go quickly, don't keep the Imperial Concubine waiting."
Gu Yunni covered her mouth and giggled, pushing Sheng Mingyu to urge him on.
She naturally knew that Sheng Mingyu was happy about this, but if outsiders saw it, they would probably think he was unhappy.
"right."
Sheng Mingyu reacted, nodded hurriedly and stood up.
After standing up, he looked at Gu Yunni again, not knowing where to start.
"What should I bring with me when I enter the palace? What does the Imperial Concubine like? Why don't you go with me to the storehouse and pick some out. If the Imperial Concubine likes them, you can take them all away."
The way he spoke frightened the eunuchs.
Gu Yunni shook her head helplessly and held Sheng Mingyu's hand, trying to calm him down.
"Didn't I choose a gift for the Imperial Concubine with you a few days ago? Just bring those hairpins. I think they all look good."
"No, those hairpins are not expensive. They were all bought from a small stall outside. How could the Imperial Concubine really like them?"
Sheng Mingyu looked conflicted.
He finally got to meet his biological mother as a son, and he wanted to leave a good impression.
The atmosphere was at a stalemate, and the Eighth Prince walked in from outside the palace with a gentle tone.
There was a hint in his eyes that Gu Yunni could not understand.
"Your Highness, there's no need to panic. Have you forgotten what I told you that day? Mother always appreciates sincerity. As long as it's a gift you sincerely choose, Mother will definitely not be unhappy."
"Eighth Prince..."
Sheng Mingyu saluted dryly.
He now gets nervous whenever he sees the Imperial Concubine and the Eighth Prince.
"Your Highness, there's no need to be so polite. I came here specifically to pick you up. I didn't expect to see such a scene upon my arrival. I will report this to Mother."
The eighth prince hurried forward and personally helped Sheng Mingyu up.
After all, Sheng Mingyu is his brother. If it were not for the inconvenience of revealing his identity, he would probably have to bow when he saw Sheng Mingyu.
Sheng Mingyu looked confused and didn't understand what the Eighth Prince meant.
"I want to tell my mother how sincere you are and how much you care about her. My mother will definitely be happy. Your Highness, can you please come with me now?"
"Okay, let's go now. I'd better take those hairpins."
The Eighth Prince smiled helplessly, and Sheng Mingyu didn't dare to raise any more conditions, so he ran out.
The courtyard, which was just full of laughter and joy, immediately became quiet, and Gu Yunni sat lonely in the middle of the pavilion.
This is the disadvantage of not getting married. While others are having gatherings in the palace, you can only stay alone outside the palace.
She had just taken the time to go back and see her mother and brother two days ago. If she went back today, she was afraid that they would misunderstand that she had been wronged.
"Princess, the kitchen has prepared the food. Would you like to go back and have some? His Highness will probably be back to accompany you in the evening."
The maid looked at Gu Yunni with a lonely face, and felt a little distressed in her heart.
Even she couldn't help but complain. She didn't know what His Majesty meant. Why did he block a marriage again and again?
"good."
Gu Yunni just nodded and returned to the yard.
At this time, the imperial concubine's palace was bustling with activity. The imperial concubine stood in the middle, her face flushed and her face beaming with joy.
"Yes, that's right. Clean it up quickly, and replace this dish. His Highness doesn't like strong flavors. He prefers lighter dishes. Make a few more light dishes."
"yes."
As he spoke, he ordered the servants in the palace around and around, but no one dared to raise any objections.
The imperial concubine has always been calm and composed, and she hasn't been this happy for a long time.
"What kind of porcelain is this? Go and exchange it for a better set. I remember there are better things in the storeroom. Why are you hiding them? Take them all out, and also keep the wine to a minimum. His Highness the Crown Prince shouldn't drink too much."
She herself didn't feel anything was wrong, but her personal maid looked anxious.
The Imperial Concubine is being too obvious. Isn't she afraid of letting others know and putting His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in a more dangerous position?
"My lady, please be careful. No one is more important than your health. You always stand on the stairs and give orders, and you are not afraid of falling down."
"What do you know? This lady and I haven't seen each other for a long time. We're finally meeting, and we're in different identities. I can't contain my excitement."
The personal maid came up to offer some words of comfort, but the imperial concubine pushed her back lightly.
Even now, she still thinks it's not enough.
"It seems I came too early. Why haven't the two children arrived yet? Why did you decorate the palace so luxuriously? I've never been treated so well when I've stayed here before."
The emperor came in from outside with a jealous tone in his voice.
The imperial concubine glared at him.
"You're already a grown-up, yet you're still fussing over a child? Besides, there haven't been any new things in the palace for a long time. What's the harm in replacing them? Are you still worried about the things in your inner household?"
"No, I never said that. I just said that you care too much about Mingyu, and I feel uncomfortable." The emperor said with a smile and flattering words.
Ever since he met the Imperial Concubine, his harem has been useless and his status in front of the Imperial Concubine has been getting worse day by day.
To be honest, sometimes he even doubted whether he was the emperor or the imperial concubine?
"Mingyu is a pitiful child. He went to the frontier to fight at such a young age. His body is covered with countless scars. In Kyoto, he often faces oppression from the other princes. It is only natural that I feel a little sorry for him."
The two of them were reluctant to speak out, so the imperial concubine just gave him an evil look and warned him secretly.
The emperor nodded guiltily and dared not say anything more.
Not long after, Sheng Mingyu and the Eighth Prince came together.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived, the Eighth Prince has arrived!"
The imperial concubine and the emperor had been sitting there for a long time. When she heard Sheng Mingyu coming, the imperial concubine stretched her neck.
Even the emperor felt an unspeakable urge in his heart.
Is this considered a secret recognition of kinship?
"I have met your Majesty and the Imperial Concubine. May your Majesty and the Imperial Concubine be well and healthy."
Sheng Mingyu walked forward and saluted politely, but his nervousness could be seen from some subtle movements.
The two people sitting upstairs were also very nervous and didn't notice anything wrong with Sheng Mingyu. Only the Eighth Prince was covering his mouth and laughing.
Their family was reunited.
"Hurry up, hurry up, you kid, why are you still being polite to me? I didn't call you in to follow the rules. Sit down and eat."
The imperial concubine came down personally and helped Sheng Mingyu up, with tears flashing in the corners of her eyes.
This is her son, her biological son!
For so many years, she just let her son suffer outside and never cared about him. It was her fault.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Sheng Mingyu was also very excited in his heart, but he appeared calm on the surface.
He has gotten used to it over the years, and rarely shows it on his face when facing the ups and downs in his heart.
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