One day after the G1 interface returned to calm, sunlight streamed into the pavilion in the Imperial Garden, where Chu Yanxi and Xu Qian sat facing each other, enjoying tea.
Chu Yanxi gently put down her teacup, her gaze filled with a hint of reminiscence, and spoke first: "In the blink of an eye, many things have passed. Now, looking at the peaceful night court, I have many feelings."
Xu Qian bowed slightly and replied respectfully, "The Emperor Emeritus is wise. This is all thanks to His Majesty's and your great fortune, as well as the full assistance of the Immortal and others."
Chu Yanxi shook her head gently and smiled, "There's no need for such formality between us. I still remember when you first entered the court, you were green but full of ambition. I knew then that you were destined for greatness."
Xu Qian paused for a moment, his eyes softening: "Your Majesty's kindness in recognizing my talent back then is etched in my heart and I dare not forget it. At that time, Your Majesty was dashing and decisive in handling state affairs. I assisted you from the side, and although it was hard work, I felt happy and fulfilled."
Upon hearing the word "Your Majesty," Chu Yanxi's gaze drifted into the distance, as if lost in deeper memories: "Yes, in those days, we faced many difficulties together and had disagreements, but our goals were always the same."
Behind the flowerbed not far away, Xi Xi was pulling Chen Xiao and Yuan Yin along, her eyes sparkling as she said, "Look!!!"
So Chen Xiao and Yuan Yin witnessed the entire conversation between Chu Yanxi and Xu Qian. Although they couldn't hear it, judging from the atmosphere, they felt that the two didn't seem like ex-lovers.
The reason is simple: Chu Yanxi was too relaxed and at ease, while Xu Qian, on the other hand, looked like he couldn't let go of Chu Yanxi.
The two cousins exchanged a glance, and Chen Xiao, with a slight smile, asked Xi Xi, "It seems you know a lot?"
Xi Xi was so excited that she didn't care about anything else and gestured wildly, "It's so-so! Let me tell you, once Xiao Xu ran all over the Night Dynasty to find an extremely rare spiritual flower in order to prepare a birthday gift for Yan Xi. But it was almost stolen by a magical beast on the way. He's just an ordinary person and only knows a little bit of internal energy and martial arts. He doesn't know any formations or spells at all. So he ended up covered in dust and dirt. But Yan Xi didn't know any of that. She just thought it was a wildflower by the roadside. Sigh!"
Yuan Yin couldn't help but burst out laughing: "Really? Father usually seems so serious, I never expected him to be like this."
Chen Xiao recalled Xu Qian's true colors and nodded with a light laugh: "Serious? I don't think so. It's just that the Prime Minister's heart for the Empress Dowager is beyond doubt. I suppose their friendship deepened gradually through these little things."
Hearing that the two of them matched the content of her favorite CP, Xi Xi continued to tell them about the past: "And another thing, once, on a diplomatic matter, Yan Xi and Xiao Xu disagreed and argued in the Imperial Study all night, but the next day they tacitly came up with a better plan together."
Ah... this seems a bit too much to discuss...
But Yuan Yin didn't think that far ahead. She simply asked Xi Xi out of curiosity, "Did they apologize to each other or anything?"
Seeing that Yuan Yin was focusing on the wrong thing, Xi Xi sighed, inwardly criticizing Xu Ruyan, before shrugging and casually replying, "I'm not too sure about that, but judging from how they get along now, those past experiences must have become precious memories."
Chen Xiao looked at Chu Yanxi and Xu Qian talking in the pavilion and said softly, "Their experiences laid a lot of foundation for the development of the Night Dynasty. These stories should be passed down so that future generations can know them."
Their story!?
Xi Xi's eyes lit up: "Should we find an opportunity to let them tell these stories themselves? It would definitely be very interesting."
Yuan Yin clapped her hands and laughed innocently, "That's a good idea, but I'm afraid they'll feel embarrassed."
Chen Xiao disagreed with Xi Xi's suggestion several times, but seeing Xi Xi's expectant and happy look, he thought for a moment and said, "Then let's arrange a segment at the next palace banquet where the ministers can share interesting stories from the past. Then we can subtly guide the Prime Minister and the Empress Mother, and perhaps they can open their hearts."
However, she would have to tell Chu Yanxi about this matter in a little while and ask for her opinion. Although she felt that Chu Yanxi would definitely agree, it was not because of Xu Qian, but because Chu Yanxi doted on Xixi. These days, no matter what outrageous requests Xixi made, Chu Yanxi would agree with a smile, her face full of indulgence.
Sometimes she would think that if Xi Xi appeared in court, the image of a loving mother and filial son in the eyes of the officials would probably refer to Chu Yanxi and Xi Xi, and she would have nothing to do with it.
However, Chen Xiao seems to have forgotten that she and Chu Yanxi are not mother and daughter at all...?
Upon hearing Chen Xiao's suggestion, Yuan Yin's eyes lit up: "Xiao Xiao's plan is excellent. A palace banquet is a relaxed and enjoyable occasion. With fine wine, delicious food, and elegant music, it will surely help them relax a lot."
Xi Xi remembered that Chen Xiao was the most enthusiastic shipper in the original world, so she believed that Chen Xiao was right. She nodded in agreement: "Then you... no, I'll do it. I have to go and discuss things with the servants in charge of the palace banquet preparations in advance. We need to carefully design the venue and the program to create the most suitable atmosphere."
Seeing how attentive Xi Xi was, Chen Xiao smiled and nodded, "Okay, okay."
The doting look in her eyes was something she herself was unaware of.
On this day, the three sisters chatted softly behind the flowers. The two mature and composed sisters in the pavilion had already noticed them, but they had to pretend not to know and play chess. This made the sunlight in the Imperial Garden seem even brighter, shining on this land full of stories and warmth.
The days passed slowly amidst everyone's anticipation, and the day of the palace banquet drew ever closer.
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