Chapter 166: Happy Occurrences (Second Update)
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Northern Dynasty: The Imperial Legacy
Phoenix Ming Douluo
Did my wife get divorced today?
Divine Doctor Phoenix Empress (Divine Doctor Phoenix Empress)
Starting from the Mingjiao Sect Leader
Awakening of the Sun God
He loves her intensely, and she is addicted to him
The legitimate daughter is reborn, and can't escape from provoking the tyrant
Undercover: I've become the boss, and only now you remember to benefit from me?
The requested translation:
The second wife is rebellious, while the older uncle obediently submits.
Unrivaled National Martial Arts
Supreme Corpse Emperor
Myth Invasion: I Behead Gods on Earth
Imperial Battle
Iceberg President's Personal Bodyguard
I have a mythical writing pen
Dou Po’s Xiao Bie Li
Invincible Ren Xian of Konoha
Bizarre 101
Click Ranking:Beyond the passing time
Becoming glamorous: CEO spoils his wife sweetly
Criminal Psychology
I See Qing Mountain
Forced to become a general despite wanting to retire
Becoming the Beloved Paranoia of the Crown Prince
Phoenix Ming Douluo
The Deer and the Cauldron
Urban Rise and Fall
Shen Linruo Xiaorong
This game is just too real
The Monster King Comes to Receive the Crown
Han Sanqian, the Proud Son-in-law
Great Era
Godly Doctor's Legitimate Daughter
Farewell Mr. Lu
Step aside, let me handle it
Power Play in a Flourishing Age: The Red Beauty Dominates the World
Deep Love: Mr. Lu's Sweet Petting of his Little Wife
Seductive Princess: Poisonous Concubine Shakes the World
Within this palace, even noble figures such as Princess Consorts and County Princesses must walk obediently without the permission and reward from the Emperor and Empress Dowager.
The group ascended the steps made of white marble and entered the main hall through the front gate, then proceeded towards the direction of the east side hall.
The maid in charge always had a smile on her face, walking neither fast nor slow. She tentatively said to Gu Yanfei, "Miss, you look unfamiliar, is this your first time entering the palace?"
"Indeed, it is." Gu Yanfei nodded with a smile, without saying a word, as if she didn't understand the other party's probing.
Upon hearing the words, Wang tightened the handkerchief in her hand, with a thousand and one questions swirling in her mind. It felt as uncomfortable as being scratched by cat claws. Unfortunately, this was not the right place to interrogate Gu Yanfei.
Through two door curtains, Wang Shi and Gu Yanfei followed the palace maid and arrived at a warm and cozy chamber.
The room was filled with a strong fragrance of sandalwood, floating gently in the air. The golden brick floor was as reflective as a mirror, and a luxurious carpet extended all the way to a pair of black embroidered shoes with golden phoenixes.
Wearing a silk jacket embroidered with a round longevity character in purplish-red, Empress Dowager Yuan sat gracefully on the heated bed, exuding an elegant and charming demeanor.
Inside the cozy chamber, numerous young ladies in their prime sat on both sides, creating a scene of fragrant clothes, beautiful hairstyles, and delicate scents lingering in the air.
韦娇娘也在其中。
She had changed into a new outfit, wearing a peach-red silk jacket with intertwined plum blossoms and a watermelon-red embroidered long skirt. Her dark hair was tied up into a lily bun, and she was adorned with a golden phoenix hairpin embedded with ruby and pearl tassels.
Weijiaoniang was bored and restless, she could barely sit still. She secretly yawned and the tassels hanging from the canopy above her gently swayed.
When she turned her head back, she saw Gu Yanfei entering with Wang Shi. Her spirits instantly lifted, the drowsiness disappeared, and her eyes sparkled.
Yan Fei, you're here too! Wei Jiaoniang quickly blinked her left eye at Yan Fei, and exchanged some meaningful glances with him.
Yan Fei and Wei Jiaoniang exchanged a tacit understanding look.
Wang led Gu Yanfei and Gu Yunjian to the front and paid their respects to Empress Yuan. Empress Yuan elegantly sipped her tea, her demeanor calm and neither warm nor cold. She simply said, "No need for formalities," and when her gaze landed on Gu Yanfei, there was a hint of scrutiny.
An old nanny leaned over and whispered two sentences to Empress Dowager Yuan. Empress Dowager Yuan nodded slightly, her eyes deepening, and then glanced at Gu Yanfei lightly.
Empress Dowager Yuan did not offer a seat, and Wang Shi could only stand there, not daring to move or look around, with a respectful and dignified demeanor.
Swiftly, Empress Dowager Yuan put down the powdered enamel three gentlemen tea cup in her hand and gently stroked the embroidered edge on her sleeve. She spoke in a calm tone to Lady Wang, saying, "Lady Dingyuan, the engagement between Prince Kang and the honorable young lady has encountered countless twists and turns and has been delayed for quite some time."
"The 'Lingzhi' in her mouth, of course, refers to Gu Yunxiang."
"Wang's heart thumped, afraid of any unexpected changes, and made a look of listening to the empress dowager's instructions on her face."
"Lingzhi is also about to reach the age of marriage. Let's arrange it after the new year." Empress Dowager Yuan said calmly, with a slight air of superiority in her speech. "
These months have been tough at home, with a series of bad luck. Now, finally, there is a happy event that can sweep away the bad luck brought by Yanfei.
Standing beside Wang, Guyun respectfully kneeled down and thanked her without being humble or arrogant: "Thank you, Empress Dowager, for your grace."
She had a gentle smile at the corners of her mouth, with elegant and graceful movements, and an excellent demeanor. She was as gentle and delicate as an orchid, with a natural air, without any petite and delicate qualities of a girl in a boudoir.
Seeing this, even Empress Dowager Yuan, who didn't like her, secretly nodded in approval.
王氏刚进暖阁时就注意到了，那些诰命夫人都不在，这里只留下了那些姑娘家，想来是太后另有所图。
王氏识趣得很，立刻就告退了，随着那老嬷嬷去了西殿。
Gu Yanfei and Gu Yunxuan were given seats by Empress Yuan.
Just as Wang Shi left, two more families arrived. The elders were casually sent away by Empress Yuan, leaving only Lu Qin and Yu Chaoyun, two young ladies.
The palace maids in the Shou'an Palace were trained to quickly serve tea to all the young ladies, and the fragrant taste of Bi Luo Chun spread with the hot steam.
Today, those summoned by the Empress Dowager were either noble ladies or daughters of influential officials from humble origins or high-born families. They also often met each other at banquets held in various mansions and were familiar with each other.
They dare not be presumptuous in front of the Empress Dowager and greet each other with smiles.
"Empress Dowager," Yu Zhaoyun said calmly, "I heard that the top-grade Biluochun is a tribute. Today, tasting it is truly fragrant and refreshing. I am fortunate as a minister to have such a delicacy."
Goodbye Yuchao Yun, Gu Yanfei remained calm and simply glanced at the other person, then lowered his head to drink tea.
Empress Dowager Yuan smiled kindly and instructed a maid to give the other person a canister of Biluochun tea. She smiled and said, "These young girls are full of spirit, looking vigorous and vibrant like flowers. It brings joy to my heart just looking at them."
"Come, everyone tell me, what do you like and what are you good at in your daily life?"
"First, Yuzhaoyun answered, 'To the Queen Mother, I like playing the piano in my spare time.'"
She stopped there and didn't say much more, maintaining the dignified demeanor of a noblewoman with both elegance and grace.
Following that, the other girls nearby also responded. Some said they enjoyed playing chess, some said they liked copying scriptures, and others mentioned their musical skills in playing the flute and zither...
When it was Wei Jiaoniang's turn, she burst out laughing and said two words:
"To fight."
The surroundings instantly fell silent.
Several girls from respected families were unimpressed and found Wei Jiaoniang crude and rude. Sitting next to Wei Jiaoniang, Lu Qin almost burst out laughing and had to cover her mouth to hold back her laughter.
Pfft!
A crisp laughter suddenly spread among the girls, sounding particularly loud in this quiet and warm chamber.
All eyes turned to Gu Yanfei, only to see her pair of black eyes sparkling and shining. When she smiled, it was like the first bloom of spring flowers, dazzling and unrestrained, with a hint of playful charm.
The Empress Dowager Yuan, who was drinking tea, almost choked. She pursed her lips and a trace of unexpectedness flickered in her eyes.
It was evident from Wei Jiaoniang's answer that she was just trying to appease herself.
Empress Dowager Yuan glanced at Wei Jiaoniang with displeasure, but managed to suppress her anger. With a reprimanding tone, she calmly said, "Jiaoniang, a young lady should be virtuous, dignified, gentle, and modest. You are already of marriageable age, so stop shouting about wanting to fight and kill all the time."
In the face of Empress Dowager Yuan's reprimand, Wei Jiaoniang showed no fear or discomfort. With a smiling face, she said, "Emperor Taizu once said, 'Women may not be inferior to men.' Princess Dachang of Fengyang also personally led an army and achieved great military achievements for our majestic dynasty."
The Grand Princess Fengyang is the elder sister of the late emperor. She once led a hundred thousand troops to pacify the three provinces in the northeast, making immortal achievements and leaving a mark in history.
Many noble ladies who were born in the prestigious family of the brave and honored generals admire her greatly, showing a look of longing and smiling eyes.
The Marquisate of Wei Guo holds an extraordinary position in the Da Jing dynasty. The current Marquis, Lord Wei Xuan, not only commands a formidable army, but also holds the title of the Emperor's cousin and the Prince of Kang's cousin. Lady Wei Jiao, as the legitimate daughter of the Marquisate of Wei Guo, holds a distinguished position.
Perhaps only she dares to speak to the Empress Dowager in such a disdainful manner.
"..." Empress Dowager Yuan choked for a moment, her lips pressed tighter, and a shadow flashed in her eyes.
The Princess Fengyang, the eldest sister of the late Emperor, is fierce and bold, with a majestic appearance. Despite being a woman, she is even more resolute and decisive than a man, with remarkable military achievements that stand out in the court.
When the late Emperor decided to make her the Empress, Princess Fengyang strongly opposed and even whipped her and the late Emperor in anger.
Now I think about it, even Empress Yuan couldn't help but fear the division of power.
Her slightly gloomy gaze swept past Wei Jiaoniang and landed on Gu Yanfei, staring at her for a while before asking, "Does members recall that you are the second miss of the Gu family? What about you, what are you good at?"
"Fortune-telling," Gu Yanfei answered seriously, his expression sincere.
"Pfft!" Wei Jiaoniang burst into laughter joyfully, her laughter crisp like a bell as she exchanged a smile with Gu Yanfei.
She is good at fighting, and Gu Yanfei is good at fortune-telling. They are really a perfect match!
"Pa!"
Empress Yuan slammed her palm heavily on the tea table, her eyebrows slightly furrowed. The suppressed anger was completely unleashed in this moment.
Regarding Wei Jiaoniang, Empress Dowager Yuan may still tolerate a little because of her concern for Duke Wei. However, that is not necessary for Gu Yanfei.
"Rude!" Empress Dowager Yuan said coldly, her voice not loud but imposing, "In front of me, you dare to behave like this."
All the palace maids and eunuchs around bowed their heads, remaining silent.
Guyanfei looked at Empress Yuan with a smile, his lips curling in a half-smirk.
She was always truthful, why doesn't anyone believe her!
"......" Gu Yunhan furrowed her brows lightly and felt that she couldn't quite see through Gu Yanfei.
Gu Yanfei is not stupid, or rather, she is a smart person.
Every time she does some mysterious tricks at home, she has her motives, so what is her agenda today?
Others have also noticed that the Empress Dowager is venting her dissatisfaction with Wei Jiaoniang on this second miss of the Gu family.
Or maybe...
The Empress Dowager is taking advantage of the opportunity.
Yao Zhaoyun remembered the day when the Crown Prince looked at Gu Yanfei with special attention, his gaze carrying a profound meaning.
In the warm corner of the room, there was a moment of silence. The white jade incense burner in the corner quietly emitted a hint of sandalwood fragrance, serene and cold.
"Since you claim to be good at fortune-telling," Empress Dowager Yuan sneered, casually stroking her sleeve. Her voice turned even colder, "Then, tell me my fortune."
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The group ascended the steps made of white marble and entered the main hall through the front gate, then proceeded towards the direction of the east side hall.
The maid in charge always had a smile on her face, walking neither fast nor slow. She tentatively said to Gu Yanfei, "Miss, you look unfamiliar, is this your first time entering the palace?"
"Indeed, it is." Gu Yanfei nodded with a smile, without saying a word, as if she didn't understand the other party's probing.
Upon hearing the words, Wang tightened the handkerchief in her hand, with a thousand and one questions swirling in her mind. It felt as uncomfortable as being scratched by cat claws. Unfortunately, this was not the right place to interrogate Gu Yanfei.
Through two door curtains, Wang Shi and Gu Yanfei followed the palace maid and arrived at a warm and cozy chamber.
The room was filled with a strong fragrance of sandalwood, floating gently in the air. The golden brick floor was as reflective as a mirror, and a luxurious carpet extended all the way to a pair of black embroidered shoes with golden phoenixes.
Wearing a silk jacket embroidered with a round longevity character in purplish-red, Empress Dowager Yuan sat gracefully on the heated bed, exuding an elegant and charming demeanor.
Inside the cozy chamber, numerous young ladies in their prime sat on both sides, creating a scene of fragrant clothes, beautiful hairstyles, and delicate scents lingering in the air.
韦娇娘也在其中。
She had changed into a new outfit, wearing a peach-red silk jacket with intertwined plum blossoms and a watermelon-red embroidered long skirt. Her dark hair was tied up into a lily bun, and she was adorned with a golden phoenix hairpin embedded with ruby and pearl tassels.
Weijiaoniang was bored and restless, she could barely sit still. She secretly yawned and the tassels hanging from the canopy above her gently swayed.
When she turned her head back, she saw Gu Yanfei entering with Wang Shi. Her spirits instantly lifted, the drowsiness disappeared, and her eyes sparkled.
Yan Fei, you're here too! Wei Jiaoniang quickly blinked her left eye at Yan Fei, and exchanged some meaningful glances with him.
Yan Fei and Wei Jiaoniang exchanged a tacit understanding look.
Wang led Gu Yanfei and Gu Yunjian to the front and paid their respects to Empress Yuan. Empress Yuan elegantly sipped her tea, her demeanor calm and neither warm nor cold. She simply said, "No need for formalities," and when her gaze landed on Gu Yanfei, there was a hint of scrutiny.
An old nanny leaned over and whispered two sentences to Empress Dowager Yuan. Empress Dowager Yuan nodded slightly, her eyes deepening, and then glanced at Gu Yanfei lightly.
Empress Dowager Yuan did not offer a seat, and Wang Shi could only stand there, not daring to move or look around, with a respectful and dignified demeanor.
Swiftly, Empress Dowager Yuan put down the powdered enamel three gentlemen tea cup in her hand and gently stroked the embroidered edge on her sleeve. She spoke in a calm tone to Lady Wang, saying, "Lady Dingyuan, the engagement between Prince Kang and the honorable young lady has encountered countless twists and turns and has been delayed for quite some time."
"The 'Lingzhi' in her mouth, of course, refers to Gu Yunxiang."
"Wang's heart thumped, afraid of any unexpected changes, and made a look of listening to the empress dowager's instructions on her face."
"Lingzhi is also about to reach the age of marriage. Let's arrange it after the new year." Empress Dowager Yuan said calmly, with a slight air of superiority in her speech. "
- Wang was delighted and quickly knelt down to greet Empress Yuan, saying seriously, "I will obey the Empress' wise decree."
Wang was not stupid and could read some cues. Naturally, she could tell that Empress Yuan did not have much joy in her expression when she said these words. But no matter what, as long as this marriage could be accomplished, it would be fine.
These months have been tough at home, with a series of bad luck. Now, finally, there is a happy event that can sweep away the bad luck brought by Yanfei.
Standing beside Wang, Guyun respectfully kneeled down and thanked her without being humble or arrogant: "Thank you, Empress Dowager, for your grace."
She had a gentle smile at the corners of her mouth, with elegant and graceful movements, and an excellent demeanor. She was as gentle and delicate as an orchid, with a natural air, without any petite and delicate qualities of a girl in a boudoir.
Seeing this, even Empress Dowager Yuan, who didn't like her, secretly nodded in approval.
- Empress Dowager Yuan ordered the old nanny, "Take the Marquise of Dingyuan to the West Hall for a short while."
She did not mention Gu Yanfei and Gu Yunhao, obviously intending to leave these two girls in the Warm Pavilion.
王氏刚进暖阁时就注意到了，那些诰命夫人都不在，这里只留下了那些姑娘家，想来是太后另有所图。
王氏识趣得很，立刻就告退了，随着那老嬷嬷去了西殿。
Gu Yanfei and Gu Yunxuan were given seats by Empress Yuan.
Just as Wang Shi left, two more families arrived. The elders were casually sent away by Empress Yuan, leaving only Lu Qin and Yu Chaoyun, two young ladies.
The palace maids in the Shou'an Palace were trained to quickly serve tea to all the young ladies, and the fragrant taste of Bi Luo Chun spread with the hot steam.
Today, those summoned by the Empress Dowager were either noble ladies or daughters of influential officials from humble origins or high-born families. They also often met each other at banquets held in various mansions and were familiar with each other.
They dare not be presumptuous in front of the Empress Dowager and greet each other with smiles.
"Empress Dowager," Yu Zhaoyun said calmly, "I heard that the top-grade Biluochun is a tribute. Today, tasting it is truly fragrant and refreshing. I am fortunate as a minister to have such a delicacy."
Goodbye Yuchao Yun, Gu Yanfei remained calm and simply glanced at the other person, then lowered his head to drink tea.
Empress Dowager Yuan smiled kindly and instructed a maid to give the other person a canister of Biluochun tea. She smiled and said, "These young girls are full of spirit, looking vigorous and vibrant like flowers. It brings joy to my heart just looking at them."
"Come, everyone tell me, what do you like and what are you good at in your daily life?"
"First, Yuzhaoyun answered, 'To the Queen Mother, I like playing the piano in my spare time.'"
She stopped there and didn't say much more, maintaining the dignified demeanor of a noblewoman with both elegance and grace.
Following that, the other girls nearby also responded. Some said they enjoyed playing chess, some said they liked copying scriptures, and others mentioned their musical skills in playing the flute and zither...
When it was Wei Jiaoniang's turn, she burst out laughing and said two words:
"To fight."
The surroundings instantly fell silent.
Several girls from respected families were unimpressed and found Wei Jiaoniang crude and rude. Sitting next to Wei Jiaoniang, Lu Qin almost burst out laughing and had to cover her mouth to hold back her laughter.
Pfft!
A crisp laughter suddenly spread among the girls, sounding particularly loud in this quiet and warm chamber.
All eyes turned to Gu Yanfei, only to see her pair of black eyes sparkling and shining. When she smiled, it was like the first bloom of spring flowers, dazzling and unrestrained, with a hint of playful charm.
The Empress Dowager Yuan, who was drinking tea, almost choked. She pursed her lips and a trace of unexpectedness flickered in her eyes.
It was evident from Wei Jiaoniang's answer that she was just trying to appease herself.
Empress Dowager Yuan glanced at Wei Jiaoniang with displeasure, but managed to suppress her anger. With a reprimanding tone, she calmly said, "Jiaoniang, a young lady should be virtuous, dignified, gentle, and modest. You are already of marriageable age, so stop shouting about wanting to fight and kill all the time."
In the face of Empress Dowager Yuan's reprimand, Wei Jiaoniang showed no fear or discomfort. With a smiling face, she said, "Emperor Taizu once said, 'Women may not be inferior to men.' Princess Dachang of Fengyang also personally led an army and achieved great military achievements for our majestic dynasty."
The Grand Princess Fengyang is the elder sister of the late emperor. She once led a hundred thousand troops to pacify the three provinces in the northeast, making immortal achievements and leaving a mark in history.
Many noble ladies who were born in the prestigious family of the brave and honored generals admire her greatly, showing a look of longing and smiling eyes.
The Marquisate of Wei Guo holds an extraordinary position in the Da Jing dynasty. The current Marquis, Lord Wei Xuan, not only commands a formidable army, but also holds the title of the Emperor's cousin and the Prince of Kang's cousin. Lady Wei Jiao, as the legitimate daughter of the Marquisate of Wei Guo, holds a distinguished position.
Perhaps only she dares to speak to the Empress Dowager in such a disdainful manner.
"..." Empress Dowager Yuan choked for a moment, her lips pressed tighter, and a shadow flashed in her eyes.
The Princess Fengyang, the eldest sister of the late Emperor, is fierce and bold, with a majestic appearance. Despite being a woman, she is even more resolute and decisive than a man, with remarkable military achievements that stand out in the court.
When the late Emperor decided to make her the Empress, Princess Fengyang strongly opposed and even whipped her and the late Emperor in anger.
Now I think about it, even Empress Yuan couldn't help but fear the division of power.
Her slightly gloomy gaze swept past Wei Jiaoniang and landed on Gu Yanfei, staring at her for a while before asking, "Does members recall that you are the second miss of the Gu family? What about you, what are you good at?"
"Fortune-telling," Gu Yanfei answered seriously, his expression sincere.
"Pfft!" Wei Jiaoniang burst into laughter joyfully, her laughter crisp like a bell as she exchanged a smile with Gu Yanfei.
She is good at fighting, and Gu Yanfei is good at fortune-telling. They are really a perfect match!
"Pa!"
Empress Yuan slammed her palm heavily on the tea table, her eyebrows slightly furrowed. The suppressed anger was completely unleashed in this moment.
Regarding Wei Jiaoniang, Empress Dowager Yuan may still tolerate a little because of her concern for Duke Wei. However, that is not necessary for Gu Yanfei.
"Rude!" Empress Dowager Yuan said coldly, her voice not loud but imposing, "In front of me, you dare to behave like this."
All the palace maids and eunuchs around bowed their heads, remaining silent.
Guyanfei looked at Empress Yuan with a smile, his lips curling in a half-smirk.
She was always truthful, why doesn't anyone believe her!
"......" Gu Yunhan furrowed her brows lightly and felt that she couldn't quite see through Gu Yanfei.
Gu Yanfei is not stupid, or rather, she is a smart person.
Every time she does some mysterious tricks at home, she has her motives, so what is her agenda today?
Others have also noticed that the Empress Dowager is venting her dissatisfaction with Wei Jiaoniang on this second miss of the Gu family.
Or maybe...
The Empress Dowager is taking advantage of the opportunity.
Yao Zhaoyun remembered the day when the Crown Prince looked at Gu Yanfei with special attention, his gaze carrying a profound meaning.
In the warm corner of the room, there was a moment of silence. The white jade incense burner in the corner quietly emitted a hint of sandalwood fragrance, serene and cold.
"Since you claim to be good at fortune-telling," Empress Dowager Yuan sneered, casually stroking her sleeve. Her voice turned even colder, "Then, tell me my fortune."
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