"Master, what are you wearing today? When you paid your respects a few days ago, Concubine Lin said that she would hold a plum blossom viewing banquet today, and you promised her that you would go." Miaoxia stood aside and reminded softly.
Su Jingyao, who was sitting on the couch reading a book attentively, heard Miaoxia's words and suddenly remembered that Concubine Lin had held a plum blossom viewing banquet.
She put down the book in her hand, a thoughtful look appeared on her face, then she slowly got up from the couch and walked towards the bedroom.
As she walked, she whispered, "You can dress me up, just make sure it's suitable for the occasion." Her eyes looked a little lazy as she spoke.
"Yes, master." Miaoxia responded quickly and followed behind her master.
Su Jingyao asked casually as she walked, "Who are they?"
"All the ladies above the rank of Concubine Lin have been invited." Miaoxia replied.
Su Jingyao nodded slightly. Concubine Lin really did invite quite a few people.
When Su Jingyao arrived at Merlin, all the concubines had already arrived.
When they saw the queen coming, they all bowed respectfully and said, "Your Highness, I pay my respects to you. May you be blessed with good health."
"Get up." Su Jingyao's voice was neither loud nor soft, but it contained a kind of majesty.
"The scenery in Meilin today is indeed very beautiful. Princess Lin is very thoughtful."
Su Jingyao said lightly, with a faint smile on her face, looking at Merlin with gentle eyes.
"Empress, I feel that the sisters in the palace are reluctant to go out in winter, and I am thinking of the plum blossoms in the plum forest blooming brilliantly and the fragrance of the plum blossoms. That's why I asked the sisters to come out to appreciate the plum blossoms. I am also very happy that the Empress can come."
Concubine Lin smiled, her face filled with joy and her eyes full of anticipation.
Su Jingyao nodded slightly. She stood at the front, with Concubine Lin and Concubine De standing on her left, and Concubine Shu and Concubine Xian standing on her right.
Defei looked forward with a hint of unknown emotion in her eyes, as if hidden deep in her eyes, elusive.
Then, she inadvertently looked at Lin Fei again, as if there was some deep meaning.
The foreign concubine who had just entered the palace seemed very interested and curiously watched some of the unique scenery of the monarch's country.
They had just arrived in Junguo and were still feeling fresh and curious about some of the scenery there.
"Empress, the sisters have been gone for quite some time. It's a bit cold in the middle of winter. Ahead is Meilin's Yimei Pavilion. I have arranged some snow water to make tea. Why don't you go in and have some tea to warm yourself up?" Concubine Lin suggested with a smile.
"Well, Princess Lin has thought it through, so go ahead."
When they arrived at the Yime Pavilion, they found that there was a stove set up just as Concubine Lin had said. Snow water was boiling on it, and the palace maids serving tea were preparing the dishes in an orderly manner.
After Su Jingyao sat down, after a while, the palace maids served steaming hot tea to the masters of each palace.
After being out for so long, even though each concubine was holding her own hand warmer, it was still slightly chilly.
Su Jingyao picked up the teacup and took a sip of the hot tea. The warm feeling instantly spread throughout her body, making her feel much more comfortable.
She narrowed her eyes slightly, a look of contentment on her face.
A dozen concubines were standing gracefully or sitting dignifiedly in the Yime Pavilion. As the queen, Su Jingyao sat steadily in the middle, while some concubines stood at the edge of the pavilion to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Each concubine had an outstanding appearance, wearing gorgeous palace skirts of different colors. Against the backdrop of ice and snow, they were more beautiful than the plum blossoms in the forest.
They either smiled sweetly or whispered softly, making the entire Yime Pavilion full of vitality and vigor.
"Ah, Queen, please forgive me."
Suddenly, a palace maid cried out in panic. It turned out that she accidentally spilled tea on Su Jingyao's skirt.
Su Jingyao looked at the palace maid kneeling on the ground indifferently, without any ripples on her face. She just stared at her quietly without saying a word. For a moment, the atmosphere became a little solemn, as if the air had solidified.
"Your Majesty, this maid is from my palace. I didn't expect her to be so clumsy. I will definitely teach her a lesson when I return."
Concubine Lin said hurriedly, and then with anger in her eyes, she scolded the palace maid kneeling on the ground.
"Why don't you go back? Are you kneeling here to bother the Queen?"
"Yes, Queen, please forgive me. Queen Consort Lin, please forgive me. I will take my leave."
The maid said tremblingly, and then retreated in a hurry.
After the palace maid left, Concubine Lin smiled again.
"Your Highness, Tingyu Pavilion is not far away. Your skirt is wet and you may catch a cold in winter. If you catch a cold because of me, I will feel guilty. Why don't you go to Tingyu Pavilion and warm yourself by the fire?"
Su Jingyao glanced at Concubine Lin calmly, then said slowly, "Then go ahead. You guys continue to drink tea and appreciate the plum blossoms. I'll go tidy up my dress."
She wanted to see what tricks Princess Lin was going to play.
"Your servants respectfully bid farewell to Her Majesty the Queen." All the concubines said in unison.
Defei looked at the Queen's departing back, a complex emotion flashed in her eyes, and then she looked at Concubine Lin again, raised her eyebrows slightly, and her expression seemed to have a deeper meaning.
Su Jingyao brought Miaoyun into Tingyu Pavilion. No one lived here. There were only a few timid-looking cleaning maids busying around in the corner.
However, it is the season when plum trees are in full bloom recently, and many masters would choose to rest in Tingyu Pavilion after appreciating the plum blossoms, so the things in Tingyu Pavilion are fully prepared.
Su Jingyao walked to the second floor gracefully, lifted her skirt lightly, and sat down elegantly.
There was a red charcoal fire burning inside, and the whole room was so warm that one didn't feel the slightest bit of cold.
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