Princess Heng's birthday party was very lively.
Various dignitaries, young men and women attended the event in their best attire, bringing gifts with them.
Obviously, everyone wants to show themselves at the banquet and seize this rare opportunity to exchange resources.
"The Imperial Concubine has arrived, the Princess has arrived, Princess Chaoyang has arrived—"
The eunuch reported at the top of his voice. Everyone in the courtyard knelt down and saluted, shouting "Long Live the King!"
Prince Heng and Princess Heng, who were over fifty years old, knelt at the front and greeted them with smiles.
Chen Ziyang, the third place winner, glanced at Lu Qingyuan from time to time.
Shen Mingyue was still holding Su Qiqi.
She glanced at everyone calmly: "Everyone, get up. There's no need to be too restrained."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Everyone then stood up.
Shen Mingyue walked towards Princess Heng, holding Su Qiqi in her arms: "The Queen Mother is unwell, and the Emperor is busy with government affairs, so he asked me and Qing Yuan to bring gifts to the Empress."
As soon as she finished speaking, Lu Qingyuan stepped forward personally and handed the gift to Princess Heng.
"May my aunt live long and healthy, and be free from worries."
Lu Qingyuan's every smile and frown was elegant and generous, not at all as casual as usual.
The more Princess Heng looked at it, the more she liked it.
I've heard for a long time that the eldest princess was spoiled by the Queen Mother, but now it doesn't seem that exaggerated.
He is of noble status, well-educated, handsome, and gentle, a perfect match for her godson!
"Okay, okay, I thank the Queen Mother and the Princess."
Princess Heng took the gift from Lu Qingyuan with a satisfied smile and then threw it to the maid beside her.
"There's tea brewed in the backyard, and there's also some cakes. Let's eat and talk."
After saying that, she grabbed Lu Qingyuan's wrist and walked towards the backyard.
This action seems intimate and gentle, but it is very powerful.
Lu Qingyuan shrank back, but couldn't break free. She looked towards Shen Mingyue for help.
Shen Mingyue smiled soothingly in response: "It just so happens that I'm thirsty too."
So, Princess Heng took Shen Mingyue and Lu Qingyuan to the pavilion in the backyard as she wished.
Exquisite cakes and fragrant tea were placed on the stone table.
There are two lotus buds in the dark green porcelain vase in the middle.
One is in bud, the other is in full bloom.
Shen Mingyue couldn't help but curl her lips and smile: He really put in a lot of effort and even prepared Qingyuan's favorite lotus.
"Qing Yuan, this is the new top scholar, his last name is Chen Ziyang."
As soon as Lu Qingyuan and Shen Mingyue sat down, Princess Heng couldn't wait to drag Chen Ziyang in front of Lu Qingyuan.
Chen Ziyang looked at Lu Qingyuan with bright eyes, not hiding his affection for her at all.
Princess Heng smiled and said, "Zi Yang is a handsome boy, talented, intelligent, and kind, but he's a bit introverted. I think he and you have a good rapport."
In this sentence, I wish I could use all the words to praise someone.
Lu Qingyuan frowned:
This Chen Ziyang...
Not to mention Jiayan and his elder brother, even Jiayan's silly younger brother is more handsome than him!
The first-class guards at the gate of Qionghua Palace are more handsome than Chen Ziyang!
He is so handsome, isn't he just an ordinary person who is even as thin as a monkey?
How could Princess Heng brag so much?
I always thought that only someone like my royal brother was worthy of the term "handsome and elegant", but I never expected that any random man could receive such praise.
Seeing that Lu Qingyuan was silent, Princess Heng advised: "It's not easy to find a man like Ziyang who is both knowledgeable and talented."
Lu Qingyuan said softly, "I already have someone in my heart."
"What?" Princess Heng looked surprised.
Shen Mingyue looked up at Chen Ziyang and asked, "Do you have someone you like?"
Chen Ziyang bowed to Lu Qingyuan and said, "I have long admired Her Royal Highness. I hope Her Royal Highness can give me a chance. No one loves the Princess more than I do."
He has no respect for elders and is self-righteous.
Shen Mingyue's impression of Chen Ziyang became even worse.
She continued to ask: "When, where, and why?"
Chen Ziyang said calmly, "Your Highness the Princess is so beautiful that I fell in love with her at first sight."
Shen Mingyue sneered: "To put it nicely, it's love at first sight. To put it bluntly, it's lust at first sight."
If it was true that they fell in love at first sight today, why would Princess Heng be nagging the Queen Mother so early in the morning?
I have heard for a long time that Princess Heng has no son and is not favored, and her mother's family has fallen into decline.
Now it seems that Princess Heng saw that Chen Ziyang had a promising future, so she adopted him as her adopted son.
She tried her best to bring Chen Ziyang and Qing Yuan together, and also wanted to use Qing Yuan's connections and resources to help her mother's family make a comeback.
Seeing Chen Ziyang was stumped by the question, Princess Heng quickly spoke to him, "The third place winner is speechless. Why is your Highness making things so difficult for you?"
Shen Mingyue said bluntly, "You can't even explain where your feelings started, yet you dare to ask for the princess' hand in marriage? How ridiculous."
"Today is not the first time I have seen Her Royal Highness. Thirteen years ago, Princess Dongyue went out of the palace for a stroll, and I fell in love with her at first sight."
Chen Ziyang looked at Lu Qingyuan with deep affection.
He swallowed and continued:
"Over the years, I have been studying hard to gain a good reputation, all for the sake of letting the princess see my sincerity and perseverance one day."
Hearing this, Shen Mingyue felt it was absurd and ridiculous.
She didn't ask any further questions, but simply changed the subject slightly: "Tanhua Lang, Qing Yuan is your motivation for passing the imperial examination? Everything you do is just so you can marry Qing Yuan one day?"
"Yes! This humble servant sincerely begs the Imperial Concubine to grant your wish!"
Chen Ziyang knelt down with a thud and kowtowed three times to Shen Mingyue.
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