Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, the birthday of the empress.
This year was the empress's semi-integer that the Ministry of Rites had prepared very well. The big red lanterns were hung high in the morning sky, and the entire palace city was brimming with joy.
"Xiao Yang, I will be going to the empress's palace to celebrate the empress's birthday in a while. Carry the jade ruyi that my father once bestowed upon me with me, I will present it to the empress as a birthday present." Duan Yunfei sat in front of the dressing table, quietly watching Xiao Yang dress her, his entire person entranced. She hesitated for a moment, and then said to Xiao Yang.
These past few days, Duan Yunfei had been working too hard and her entire body had become much thinner. The clothes from before didn't look too good on her.
"Princess, are you sure you want to go?" Xiao Yang put on the earring for Duan Yunfei, or did he not give up and asked.
Ever since the last incident had occurred, Xiao Yang felt a lingering fear whenever he thought about it. From her point of view, Duan Yunfei going to attend the Empress's birthday feast was like a lamb entering a tiger's mouth. What happened? With the empress overseeing the palace, no one would be able to save her.
Seeing Xiao Yang like this, Duan Yunfei couldn't help but want to laugh. She reached out and patted Xiao Yang's shoulder, smiling as she comforted him: "I'm going to offer my birthday congratulations to the empress, not to the Hongmen banquet. What are you so nervous for?"
"But in this servant's opinion, this empress' birthday banquet isn't too far off from that Hongmen banquet." Xiao Yang felt wronged, and said to Duan Yunfei while pouting.
"Today is the empress's birthday celebration, so the palace maid s of the various palaces will all come to offer their birthday wishes, and the ministers and relatives of the court will also come to attend. People have many eyes, and accidents happen all the time. Furthermore, the poison incident will only be quieted down after a short period of time. The empress would definitely not choose to make a move at her birthday feast. " Duan Yunfei said to Xiao Yang, telling her not to worry so much.
Although Xiao Yang was suspicious of him, but since Duan Yunfei had already said it like that, Xiao Yang did not have anything else to say, so he could only nod at Duan Yunfei.
"Princess, will Young Prince Mu follow you to the Queen's birthday banquet?" Xiao Yang suddenly thought of Mu Chuyang and hurriedly asked him.
Duan Yunfei hesitated for a moment, then nodded at Xiao Yang. Naturally, the Prince Mu's Mansion is the most illustrious prince's mansion in the capital with a different surname. Every year, Mu Chuyang will come with the prince and princess to pay respects for the empress's birthday. "
Hearing Duan Yunfei's words, Xiao Yang could not help but heave a sigh of relief, as her heart finally relaxed slightly. With Young Prince Mu by your side, this servant does not need to worry so much about you. "
Duan Yunfei did not reply, but the corner of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a smile that she could not conceal.
Until Duan Yunfei left, Xiao Yang still did not forget to remind her to be careful and not fall into anyone's trap.
"Alright, I understand." Duan Yunfei replied as he walked towards the empress's palace.
But for some reason, Xiao Yang's heart kept getting unsettled. However, she couldn't tell where this uneasiness came from.
At this time, Yuwen Di had also just gotten up, he leaned on the bed and stretched.
"Your majesty, today is the empress' birthday celebration. The empress and concubines within the palace are already kowtowing to the empress. We should also hurry up and clean up the mess. " Seeing that the emperor was awake, Eunuch Ming hurriedly said to the emperor.
The Emperor looked enlightened. It was probably only now that he remembered that it was the empress' birthday.
"That's right, the days passed so quickly. In the blink of an eye, it's the Queen's birthday." Yuwen Di sighed, then slowly stood up, waiting for Eunuch Ming to help him change.
When Duan Yunfei reached the entrance of the palace, she coincidentally bumped into the Prince Mu's Mansion who had come to pay her respects to the empress.
"Greetings Thirteenth Princess." When the Prince Mu and the Prince's Wife Mo arrived in front of Duan Yunfei, they quickly bowed and greeted him.
"The prince and his wife are excused." Seeing that, Duan Yunfei immediately pulled them up and smiled as she spoke to them. The weather is freezing cold, yet I have to trouble the two of you to come to this palace city. Yun Fei thanks you here. "
"Princess is so courteous, this humble subject has truly suffered a loss." Prince Mu hurriedly bowed towards Duan Yunfei.
The Prince's Wife Mo added, "Today is the Empress' birthday. As the Queen is the mother of a nation, we should come to pay our respects. This is the duty of a human official, do not be a princess like this. "
"Why is it that when only the Prince and Princess came, there was no trace of the Young Prince Mu?" Duan Yingluo shot a glance behind Prince Mu and herself, but didn't see Mu Chuyang at all. She couldn't help but feel somewhat puzzled, and turned around to ask Prince Mu.
Hearing Duan Yunfei's question, Prince Mu lowered his head, not knowing what to say.
Prince's Wife Mo stood at the side and gave an awkward laugh. He bowed towards Duan Yunfei and said, "Reporting to Thirteenth Princess, after Chu Yang returned from the palace a few days ago, he was in a bad mood, so he couldn't come today to offer his birthday to the empress. I hope that Your Majesty and the empress can forgive me."
Prince's Wife Mo said from the side as Duan Yunfei's face instantly flushed red. He didn't know how to reply to Prince Mu and Prince's Wife Mo.
"Princess, before we entered the palace, Chu Yang had told me that if he saw the princess, he would tell her about it. She said that once she had recovered, he would personally pay a visit to the princess. As Prince's Wife Mo spoke, the corners of his eyes suddenly became moist.
Worry. Now that his son was in the capital, Prince's Wife Mo was still worried.
Duan Yunfei was silent for a long time, then slightly nodded her head, and bowed towards Prince Mu.
"Princess, what are you doing? You are a body of gold, we cannot afford it. " Prince's Wife Mo anxiously stretched out his hand to help Duan Yunfei up as he told Duan Yunfei.
"Young Prince Mu grew up together with Yun Fei since childhood, and has deep feelings for me. He had saved me from danger several times, and I was now involved in the relapse. Thinking about this, Yun Fei feels really bad. " Duan Yunfei lowered her eyes slightly and said to the Duke and Princess.
Hearing Duan Yunfei's words, the princess couldn't help but choke back her emotions. On the other hand, the Prince Mu opened his mouth and spoke to Duan Yunfei: "Chu Yang is a man of the Jin Country, protecting the nation and taking care of the princess is his mission. "Even if you're hurt, it's fine. Princess, you don't need to worry about it."
They chatted as they made their way to the empress's chambers.