vrcanaries Chapter 1411 Father wishes you peace and happiness
Chapter 1411 Father wishes you peace and happiness
The tense expression on her little face was like thin ice melted by the spring breeze, and gradually a shy smile appeared on her face.
Princess Yun'an watched from the side and could not help but say to Princess Wenshu, "You must have a way."
"Why is this little girl just like the virtuous concubine, so cold and aloof?"
Princess Wenshu smiled slightly and continued to look at the second princess who was finally willing to smile with a gentle gaze.
Just as the atmosphere in the hall was warm and harmonious, Li Changde's long voice rang out from outside: "Your Majesty has arrived——!!!"
"The Imperial Concubine has arrived!!"
The noise in the hall suddenly stopped.
Everyone bowed their heads and stood up respectfully.
At the palace gate, Nangong Xuanyu, dressed in dark casual clothes, walked in slowly.
Shen Zhinian followed beside him. Today she was wearing a green palace dress, with only a red gold and kingfisher phoenix hairpin in her hair, which made her look luxurious and elegant.
She walked in side by side with the emperor, exuding majesty.
Everyone immediately knelt and saluted: "Your Majesty, long live His Majesty!"
"Greetings to Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine, may Her Majesty be blessed with good health and happiness!"
The emperor's concubine walked into the hall and glanced at everyone present.
After taking his seat, Nangong Xuanyu said calmly, "Stand up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The second princess raised her little face and looked timidly at the familiar bright yellow figure.
Although she was timid, she recognized that this was her father.
Under the gaze of everyone, the second princess actually plucked up the courage and walked towards Nangong Xuanyu alone.
Walking closer, she bent her little knees earnestly, following the rules that Nanny had taught her countless times, and said in a baby voice, "Your Highness...your subordinate, I pay my respects to you, Father!"
Nangong Xuanyu lowered his eyes and looked at the Second Princess, who was timid but trying hard to observe etiquette. His hard brows softened a little imperceptibly.
He did not let the palace maid do it for him, but leaned over slightly, stretched out his hand himself, and helped the second princess up steadily.
"Be good, Anyou."
The emperor's voice was a bit gentler than usual when addressing his subjects. His broad palm gently caressed the Second Princess's delicate cheek, his gesture filled with genuine affection.
Li Changde brought over a tray covered with bright yellow brocade at the right time.
On it were a pair of jade bracelets with extremely rich water content, and a set of exquisitely crafted red gold longevity lock necklaces.
"Today is your second birthday."
Nangong Xuanyu gestured to Li Changde to present the reward to the Second Princess. His gaze fell on her still slightly nervous face, and he said gently, "Father wishes you peace and happiness, and may you come to the court every day!"
The Second Princess looked at the glittering object, then raised her eyes to look at Nangong Xuanyu. The shyness on her little face finally melted away, revealing a faint smile. She thanked him softly, "Your Highness... Thank you, Father."
The eldest princess, standing beside Concubine Zhuang, watched the scene quietly. Her clear peach blossom eyes revealed an uncontrollable trace of envy that was difficult to conceal.
She subconsciously clenched her sleeves, but quickly forced herself to let go, lowered her eyelashes, and quietly hid the surging bitterness.
Next, the concubines in the harem and the royal family came forward one by one to present gifts and blessings to the second princess.
Concubine Dun presented a pair of exquisite bracelets inlaid with red gold and gems, which jingled and looked extremely luxurious.
Xuan Fei had a set of four-season children's clothes embroidered by herself, with fine stitching and soft materials.
Concubine Kang presented a jade ruyi of excellent quality, which symbolizes peace and prosperity.
The other concubines and relatives also had their own gifts, some of which were pearls and jade, some were ancient books, and some were rare and ingenious toys.
A dazzling array of gifts filled the long table next to it.
The second princess was held firmly by Yu Mei, but she was still a little timid, burying her little face in Yu Mei's shoulder most of the time.
Only under the gentle guidance of Concubine Xian or Yu Mei would she occasionally raise her eyes, take a quick look at the glittering gifts, say thank you weakly, and then quickly look away.
A hint of tenderness passed through the cold eyes of Concubine Xian.
The palace maids quietly served fragrant tea and various exquisite snacks, moving back and forth with light steps.
At noon, the banquet was held in a side hall of the Yanx Palace.
Nangong Xuanyu and the Imperial Noble Consort naturally sat in the main seats, and Consort Xian, as the adoptive mother of the second princess, also sat in the main seat.
The second princess was held by Yu Mei and sat on a soft stool specially placed next to Concubine Xian.
The rest of the concubines and clan members sat in order according to their rank.
During the banquet, stringed instruments were arranged to entertain the guests, and there was also a small puppet show rehearsed by the Jiaofangsi. The humming and humming were auspicious and auspicious.
But the volume was deliberately lowered for fear of disturbing the timid second princess.
The second princess's diet was personally taken care of by Yu Mei, who also prepared warm milk porridge and smooth egg custard.
Feed the baby patiently, one small spoonful at a time.
As the sun set, the birthday party held for the second princess slowly came to an end in a joyful atmosphere.
The rosy glow of the sunset gradually dyed the palace walls, and the noise in the Yanxi Palace gradually dissipated.
The second princess could no longer hold on and rested her little head on her wet nurse's shoulder.
After receiving the signal from Concubine Xian, the wet nurse took her to the inner room to sleep.
The virtuous concubine returned to the main hall and sat down on the chair, looking a little tired.
Yu Mei stepped forward and poured her a cup of warm ginseng tea, saying softly, "Your Majesty, you've worked hard today. Have some tea to moisten your throat."
The virtuous concubine took the teacup and a very gentle smile slowly spread across her face.
"What's the hard work?"
She couldn't help but sigh, "As long as I look at my daughter, I don't feel tired."
Yu Mei also sighed with emotion: "In the blink of an eye, the second princess is already two years old."
The virtuous concubine raised her head and said, "Do you still remember what she looked like when she was born? She was so small, so weak, and even her cry sounded like a kitten..."
"The imperial physician also said at the time that our daughter needed careful care. Only if she could safely live through her first birthday would she be considered truly well."
Recalling the hardships and worries she had faced back then, Concubine Xian's tone darkened slightly, but she couldn't help but express relief: "Now she has not only celebrated her first birthday, but she has also celebrated two birthdays in peace and safety."
"Look, although my daughter is still timid today, she was able to walk steadily before His Majesty and pay her respects. Her body is getting stronger day by day... I couldn't be more satisfied!"
Yu Mei's eyes were slightly warmed. "Your Highness has taken such good care of the Second Princess personally. I have seen it all. No wonder the Second Princess has grown up so beautifully."
The virtuous concubine took a sip of tea, and the warmth seemed to flow from her throat to her heart.
Although the second princess was not her own child, she stayed with him day and night, watching a frail baby grow up little by little and become healthy under her knees.
This bond and sense of accomplishment made her feel more fulfilled than any reward.
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On the palace road outside the Yanx Palace, the guests had all dispersed, leaving only some palace maids cleaning the place.
Princess Wenshu stood at the foot of the white marble steps, looking towards the direction of Yongshou Palace, and the heavy gratitude in her heart surged up again.
There were so many people around today that she hadn't been able to find a chance to talk to the Imperial Concubine alone. Now was the best time.