"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, suddenly remembered the plum blossom viewing banquet held by Concubine Lin when she heard Miaoxia's words.
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 as you like, 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.
As Su Jingyao walked, she asked casually, "Who are they?"
"All the ladies above the rank of Concubine Lin have been invited," Miaoxia replied.
Su Jingyao nodded slightly. Concubine Lin really invited 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 your Highness be blessed with good health."
"Get up." Su Jingyao's voice was neither loud nor soft, but it was full of majesty.
"The scenery in Merlin is truly beautiful today. Princess Lin is so thoughtful."
Su Jingyao said lightly, with a faint smile on her face, looking at Merlin with soft eyes.
"Your Majesty, I feel that the ladies in the palace are reluctant to go out in winter, and I thought of the plum blossoms blooming brilliantly and their fragrance filling the air, so I asked the ladies to come out and enjoy the plum blossoms. I am also very happy that Your Majesty can come."
Lin Fei 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 exchanged glances with Lin Fei, as if there was some deep meaning.
The foreign concubine who had just entered the palace seemed very interested and was curiously watching some of the scenery unique to the monarch's country.
They had just arrived in Junguo and were still feeling fresh and curious about some of the scenery there.
"Your Majesty, the sisters have been gone for quite some time. It's winter and it's a bit cold. 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. Go ahead."
When they arrived at Yimei Pavilion, they found that there was a stove set up inside just as Concubine Lin had said. Snow water was boiling on it, and the palace maids serving tea were preparing it in an orderly manner.
After Su Jingyao sat down, the palace maids soon served steaming hot tea to the masters of each palace.
After being out for a long time, although each concubine was holding her own hand warmer, it was still slightly cold.
Su Jingyao picked up the teacup and took a sip of 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. Su Jingyao, as the queen, 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 with an indifferent expression, without any ripple 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 never thought she would 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 and bothering the Empress?"
"Yes, Your Majesty, please forgive me. Your Majesty, please forgive me. I will take my leave."
The maid said tremblingly, then hurriedly retreated.
After the palace maid left, Concubine Lin smiled again.
"Your Majesty, Tingyu Pavilion is not far away. Your skirt is wet and you might catch a cold in winter. I would feel guilty if you caught a cold because of me. 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 Concubine Lin was going to play.
"Your servants respectfully bid farewell to the Queen." 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, raised her eyebrows slightly, and her expression seemed to have a deeper meaning.
Su Jingyao brought Miaoyun into Tingyuxuan. No one lived there. There were only a few timid-looking cleaning maids busy in the corner.
However, it is the season when plum trees are in full bloom recently, and many masters will choose to rest in Tingyu Pavilion after enjoying 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 warm, so people didn't feel cold at all.
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