The next morning, the sun was shining brightly and the sky was clear. Madam Jiang returned to the Prime Minister's Residence in a magnificent carriage. Meanwhile, Jiang Meiyu led all the staff of Yongning Palace, including the little princess, to the Weiyang Palace.
The moment Jiang Meiyu stepped into the Weiyang Palace, her eyes sparkled with excitement, and she exclaimed inwardly, "This is truly eye-opening! This Weiyang Palace is truly magnificent!" The first thing that caught her eye was a tiled path that branched into two paths. Following one path, she arrived at a magnificent garden, complete with an elaborate rockery, two exquisite stone tables and chairs, and two towering poplar trees. To the left of the garden stood a musical instrument room, followed by a flower room. Next to the flower room was a spacious bathroom, connected to the sleeping hall. The musical instrument room and sleeping hall stood side by side, with a passageway between them for the maids. To the right of the garden lay the kitchen, adjacent to which were the tea room and study, also with a path leading to a vegetable patch. Continuing from the garden, the magnificent main hall emerged. Behind the sleeping hall, a beautiful lotus pond, a lush peach grove, and a tranquil fish pond awaited. Two side halls also appeared. Overall, the Weiyang Palace was more than twice the size of the Yongning Palace.
Jiang Meiyu was stunned for a moment as she looked at the exquisite porcelain displays and the magnificent palace. She secretly sighed in her heart that everything here was so beautiful and luxurious, which made her feel extremely satisfied and happy.
At this moment, the system's voice suddenly rang out: "Host, what are you thinking about?" Jiang Meiyu came back to her senses, smiled, and replied in her mind: "Xiao Qi, I don't want to go back to the real world. Look how good the emperor is to me. I really like this kind of life."
After hearing this, the system said anxiously, "Stop, host! You can accompany the emperor until old age, but the emperor cannot live forever. When he passes away, what's the point of you staying here alone? Also, think about your relatives in the real world. Can you bear to abandon them like this?"
The system earnestly advised, fearing that Jiang Meiyu might be reluctant to return to the real world due to her attachment to palace life. After all, this was crucial to the success of its mission; if it failed, it would have to start all over again.
Jiang Meiyu was silent for a moment, seemingly moved by the system's words. She sighed softly and said, "Okay, I understand. However, I still hope to stay here for a while longer."
The system nodded quickly to show its understanding, then consoled him, "Host, there will be a surprise waiting for you in the next mission! Believe me, as long as you complete this mission, you will definitely gain unexpected rewards. So, you must come back!"
"Your Majesty, please take a rest! I have arranged everything in Weiyang Palace," said Aunt Xiubi as she walked in. She was holding a tray with some fruits and snacks on it.
"Aunt Xiubi, thanks to you, otherwise I don't know how exhausted I would be." Jiang Meiyu said with a tired face. She sighed softly and rubbed her temples with her hands.
"Your Highness, this is my duty, please don't say that," Aunt Xiubi replied respectfully. She walked to the bedside, placed the tray on the table, and then carefully helped Jiang Meiyu up.
"Your Majesty, let me help you go in and sleep for a while." Aunt Xiubi said gently.
"Yeah." Jiang Meiyu nodded. She was so tired. Today, she not only had to familiarize herself with the environment of Weiyang Palace, but also had to deal with the rewards from the emperor and the empress dowager and sort them. She was so exhausted that even walking was a bit difficult.
Aunt Xiubi gently supported Jiang Meiyu as they slowly walked towards the bedroom. They passed through a door and entered a spacious and luxurious room. The room was elegantly decorated, with a soft and comfortable bed covered with fine silk bedding.
Jiang Meiyu lay on the bed, closed her eyes, and soon fell asleep. So she quietly left the room, gently closed the door, and left Jiang Meiyu to rest well.
The little princess was arranged to live in a side hall with two wet nurses.
Jiang Meiyu slept until the evening before waking up, when the emperor had already arrived. He walked straight to the bed after entering the room, then sat on the edge of the bed and gently shook Jiang Meiyu's shoulders, ready to wake her up. However, just before the emperor could speak, Jiang Meiyu suddenly opened her eyes slowly and stretched out her body. "Your Majesty, you are here." Jiang Meiyu said with a smile. She hurriedly got out of bed and prepared to salute the emperor, but the emperor quickly stopped her and said gently: "Don't be so polite. There is no need for these empty formalities between you and me. I have good news to tell you."
"What good news? Could it be that my shop is making a fortune?" Jiang Meiyu opened her big curious eyes and looked at the emperor expectantly, hoping to hear some exciting news.
The emperor smiled and shook his head. "You little money-grubber, that's not the case. But with your shop's salary helping you, it's almost as if you've made a fortune." He paused, then continued, "But today's great event is about your brother. The Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery has won a victory! A letter from the front says your brother has made great contributions. Not only did the Xi Kingdom suffer a defeat, but your brother also captured five cities. I'm very pleased. When they return, I will definitely reward them well, especially your brother."
Jiang Meiyu's face lit up with joy after hearing this: "Really? Brother won the battle! That's great! I knew he would succeed. He has always been a brave and wise man, and this victory is just one of his many achievements. I'm so happy for him! Daddy should be relieved now."
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