step by step

In the huge court hall, the officials nodded respectfully and waited on both sides.Because it was a family banquet, some court officials were sitting cross-legged, with a small square table in front of them, filled with seasonal fruits and fine wines.

The audience was solemn, waiting quietly for the arrival of the rightful owner of the supreme dragon chair.A well-dressed father-in-law with a whisk in his hand moved up in small steps, stood respectfully beside the dragon chair, and said in a high-pitched voice: "The emperor is here!" So everyone got up and knelt down.

"Pingshen." The man lightly parted his vermilion lips, giving an irresistible majesty.He is wearing a crown of velvet grass and green silk beads, a very well-cut azurite napa gauze golden dragon coat is covered with a beige Gesha gown, and a yellow horsetail ribbon inlaid with white marble is tied around his waist.

"Even though today is a state banquet, you don't have to be too cautious." He waved his hand to the father-in-law next to him.Immediately, a large group of exquisite women in colorful silk twisted gracefully to the front of the hall.

The silk and bamboo orchestra sounded, and they waved their long sleeves, twisting their graceful figures.The bell on his body rang lightly, in tune with the ethereal sound of the musician.As graceful as a frightened hong, as graceful as a swimming dragon.The slender waist seemed to be broken by the slightest breeze.Those ministers also stared intently, holding the wine cauldron in their hands without drinking, for fear that they would miss something if they lowered their heads to drink.

"Rumei, come here and let the Ai family have a look." Sitting next to the emperor is the Empress Dowager, she is a graceful and luxurious old lady, although the wrinkles like fish scales have climbed up the corners of her eyes, her eyes are still clear and clear.The temperament is like blue, and the gestures show the royal demeanor.She gently waved her hand, motioning for Bai Rumei to come forward.

Bai Rumei moved forward in small steps, knelt down respectfully and looked down at the ground.

"I haven't seen you for a long time, but you have lost a lot of weight. Are you not used to being in the Prince's Mansion in Beijiang?"

"If you go back to the empress dowager, everything will be fine for the concubine."

"Don't keep your head down, lift it up and let Aijia see."

Bai Rumei raised her head gently, her slenderness was outlined by her beautiful jaw line, but her eyes were still fixed on the ground, not daring to look directly at the Empress Dowager.

"Gaifeng!", the Empress Dowager suddenly shouted.

Situ Liefeng hurried forward and knelt down, "My son is here."

"I don't need to say more about the newlywed Yaner here. It's just that there are some proportions. You still have to grasp it yourself. No matter how you like it, you have to learn to control it." The empress dowager saw the red dots on Bai Rumei's neck, and picked up a handkerchief to cover it up. Mouth, said with a smile.

"What the empress dowager said is that the minister will definitely pay attention."

"Hahahaha." Situ Lieyu broke the slightly embarrassing atmosphere, "I feel relieved that Liefeng likes Rumeigu, but I am still worried that Liefeng will be unhappy if Gu's arbitrarily referring to marriage."

"The younger brother dare not, what about the emperor's brother?"

"Rumei, sit next to Ai's family." The Empress Dowager greeted Bai Rumei.

Bai Rumei then half-squatted and half-sat at the empress dowager's feet cautiously, with her hands resting on her knees nervously.

And the sharp-eyed empress dowager happened to see her bruised wrist. "What's going on here, Rumei, tell Aijia the truth." He said and glared at Situ Liefeng angrily.

"If you go back to the Empress Dowager, it's the concubine who bumped into the corner of the table recklessly, making you worry that the concubine really deserves to die."

Situ Liefeng looked at Bai Rumei who was full of "lies", and his Adam's apple moved unconsciously.

"You're so reckless even after you're married, you!" The Empress Dowager gently tapped Bai Rumei's forehead, and Brick continued to say to Situ Liefeng, "Although Rumei is not as good as other princesses, she was raised by Aijia since she was a child." , is the darling of the Ai family, you have to take good care of her."

"Empress Dowager, the lord treats me very well." Bai Rumei said shyly with blushing cheeks.