"My son, your mother has something important to entrust to you."
The royal eunuch carefully took a box carved with a phoenix spreading its wings from the palace servant and handed it to the empress.
Upon seeing this object, the Right Chancellor's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and his pupils dilated sharply.
"Could it be..."
The empress pushed open the box and took out a crystal-clear round jade.
The pattern on the jade disc is a lifelike azure phoenix, with its tail feathers intertwined and overlapping, resembling a peacock's tail.
The jade is as white as a mirror, shimmering with iridescent light; its texture is warm and delicate yet incredibly hard.
A thin gold thread threaded through the edge of the round jade, just big enough to wrap around it when held in the palm of your hand.
At this moment, all the civil and military officials saw what the Empress was holding and couldn't help but whisper among themselves.
"Your Majesty intends to bestow this item upon the young king?"
"This is a treasure of our Great Yue. Only the empresses of each dynasty have been allowed to wear it."
"Isn't it clear? His Majesty is stating his position!"
"But it has to be wearable."
...
The ministers standing at the front listened attentively, keeping a close eye on the situation in the hall, and did not speak.
The Empress herself put it on Leng Qingning.
Touching the jade pendant hanging around my neck, it felt warm and smooth to the touch.
The jade seemed to shimmer with a luster, which vanished in an instant. Leng Qingning seemed to smell a refreshing fragrance.
"This is a treasure of Dayue, the Azure Phoenix Divine Jade. It recognizes a master every fifty years, and once it does, it cannot be easily removed," the Empress said earnestly.
It's so amazing!
Why did the Mother Emperor give it to me?
Why didn't the Empress keep it for herself?
The Empress remained calm and slowly said, "This jade has a spirit, and not just anyone can wear it. If someone is not worthy to be its master, the golden cord will automatically break the moment it is put on."
Incredible! There is such a magical jade in the world!
But then I thought, if I can time travel, what else is impossible?
"This jade has recognized you as its master and will stay by your side for life. Moreover, this jade has other wonderful uses, which my son will learn about in the future."
Leng Qingning nodded thoughtfully.
"My dear ministers, please proceed to the Jade Cauldron Pavilion."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Inside the Jade Cauldron Pavilion, the ministers had changed out of their court robes and were being served food by palace maids. Leng Qingning, on the other hand, was invited by Steward Qiu Shui to have breakfast at the Emperor's Guining Palace.
Qiu Shui was a male servant who grew up with the Emperor and was also the head of Gui Ning Palace. Leng Qing Ning respected him very much.
Early in the morning, Leng Qingning's three older brothers came to the palace, eager to see their sister.
At the dinner table, the father and his three sons vied to serve Leng Qingning food, not knowing what she liked to eat, so they just gave her a little of everything.
The bowls in front of Leng Qingning were almost piled up into a small mountain...
"Ning'er, today is your coming-of-age banquet and welcoming feast. Your three older brothers sent people to deliver invitations last night, saying they miss you very much and are eager to see you soon." After saying this, she glanced at her three sons.
The eldest son, Leng Xiaochen, spoke first: "Sixth sister, you've suffered all these years. I didn't know what you liked, so I collected some rare treasures. Feel free to take them and play with them."
Third Young Master Leng Weizhou rolled his eyes at him: "Sixth Sister is a cultivator, how could she like such vulgar things? Sixth Sister, I heard that there is a two-colored plum blossom on Qiyang Mountain that blooms in winter and its fragrance travels for miles. If you like it, I will have someone dig it up and send it to you."
Fifth Young Master Leng Huaichuan took a sip of tea, not even raising his eyes: "Third Brother, I heard that the Twin-Colored Plum is in the middle of a cliff. How are you going to dig it up?"
"This... well, don't worry about it. I have my own way." Leng Weizhou snorted coldly, his face showing an arrogant expression: "But what about you? Where's the gift you gave to Sixth Sister? Take it out and let me see. You didn't prepare anything, did you?"
"Third Brother, it seems you haven't even started digging for your gift yet."
"You...I, I need to find out the details first before I say anything, what if Sixth Sister doesn't like it?"
"Oh? Is that so!"
Leng Qingning couldn't sit still any longer: "I appreciate your kindness, brothers, but there's no need for any precious gifts. I'm just happy that we siblings can be reunited." Leng Qingning didn't know what her brothers' personalities were like and was afraid they would really start arguing.
Seeing this, the Emperor gently patted Leng Qingning's hand: "It's alright. Your third and fifth brothers have been bickering since they were little. Your third brother is impulsive, but he doesn't have bad intentions."
Leng Weizhou's expression tightened, and he hurriedly said, "Little sister, it's all my fault. Don't be afraid, I won't say anything to him." As he spoke, he gave Leng Huaichuan a cold look.
Leng Huaichuan received the look in his eyes, and couldn't help but smile. Teasing his third brother into anger was one of his greatest pleasures.
Leng Huaichuan looked at Leng Qingning with doting and tender eyes: "Little sister, the gift your fifth brother gave you is different from theirs. You'll find out tonight."
"Tch, all this secrecy."
"Oh? Then we'll have to wait and see." Leng Xiaochen winked at Leng Qingning with an expression that suggested he was enjoying the show.
Uh, Leng Qingning felt awkward...
The mealtime passed in a harmonious and pleasant atmosphere, filled with brotherly love and respect...
At noon, the families of civil and military officials entered the palace one after another, and the Imperial Garden was filled with conversations and laughter.
Fifth Young Master Leng Huaichuan chatted with his close friend in the pavilion of the Imperial Garden.
"Nan Shu, did you bring the things?"
Gu Nanshu smiled gently and ordered the servant to open the brocade box. A dazzling light shone out of the box, so bright that it was blinding even in daylight.
"It is indeed a rare treasure; I'm sure my little sister will like it."
On the other side, Gu Nanyi hurriedly entered the palace after finishing his official duties. On the way, he encountered the carriage of the young master of the Fu family and saw him anxiously discussing something with the coachman.
When Fu Wen saw Gu Nanyi's car approaching, he quickly called for it to stop.
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