Doted By The Regent King

Chapter 1846: Chapter 1784: Meeting Face-to-Face

Cining Palace.

Empress Dowager Mo would occasionally send someone to check how close the guests were, yet she kept asking Nanny Shui to help tidy her appearance.

"What do you think? Is this outfit presentable?" Empress Dowager Mo touched the Phoenix Hairpin on her head and said, "Should I switch to a couple of younger vermilion hairpins?"

"Your Majesty, you look splendid as you are." Nanny Shui smiled and raised the small target mirror encrusted with various gems in front of her, saying, "You are probably more nervous than the Prince and Princess Consort, but you are the mother-in-law; it’s your daughter-in-law who should be nervous."

Empress Dowager Mo smiled at the mirror, "This is the first time I’m meeting my daughter-in-law."

This completely overlooked the one in Kunning Palace.

Nanny Shui didn’t remind her either, cherishing the Empress Dowager’s joy; she avoided mentioning unpleasant matters.

"Empress Dowager." A palace maid arrived hurriedly, curtsied, and said with a smile, "The Prince and his party have already entered the Western Six Palaces."

"Really?" Empress Dowager Mo was delighted and quickly said, "Send someone to check again, and report back promptly."

"Yes."

The palace maid went out, and little eunuchs continuously reported in and out.

"The Prince has entered the plaza."

"The Prince has entered the Cining Gate."

"The Prince is approaching the main hall."

"..."

At this time, Wufu was following Ah Jiu into the Cining Palace gate, feeling a sense of wonder. The grand palace was no different from what she had seen in her past life, perhaps even more magnificent and real due to its era.

"Don’t be afraid." Ah Jiu squeezed her hand and then released it, waiting for the palace maids to report.

A Senior Eunuch personally came out to welcome them, bowing to Ah Jiu.

"Eunuch Cheng, please rise. My mother..."

"The Empress Dowager sent me to greet the Prince and Princess Consort. This way, please." Eunuch Cheng’s face was plump and smiled roundly, his gaze sweeping over the figure a half-step behind Ah Jiu.

What a lady, graceful and noble, poised and composed.

Empress Dowager Mo sat on the Arhat bed covered with the Nine Heavens Phoenix Dance blanket, regal and elegant, watching the pair of beautiful people walking in from outside. Her hand, grasping prayer beads and rubbing them, paused slightly, and a mist rose in her eyes.

Twenty-one years had passed, and she finally saw Ah Jiu bringing his daughter-in-law to pay respects. Now, she felt she could meet the former emperor in peace, though uncertain if he would want to see her.

"Your son pays respects to Royal Mother."

"Madam Zhou pays respects to the Empress Dowager."

Nanny Shui, noticing Empress Dowager Mo’s daze, gently bent over to remind her, "Your Majesty."

Empress Dowager Mo returned to her senses, saying, "Very well, rise."

Ah Jiu stood up, with Wufu only a step behind him, staying put as he approached Empress Dowager Mo.

Empress Dowager Mo held Ah Jiu’s hand, smiling as she spoke, "You child, how can you dress so lightly? It’s already autumn, chilly indeed, and yet you don’t know to add a cloak. How do the servants serve you?"

Ah Jiu laughed, "Royal Mother, I am strong and healthy, you needn’t worry, I’m not cold. By the way, this..."

Empress Dowager Mo interrupted him, chiding, "Don’t be so full of youthful pride..."

Wufu stood there, a slight smile on her lips, eyes lowered, seemingly oblivious to the mother-child affection unfolding before her.

Meanwhile, as Empress Dowager Mo spoke with Ah Jiu, she discreetly observed Wufu from the corner of her eye.

Intentionally ignoring her, yet this girl stood there without an ounce of awkwardness, posture straight, with a proud temperament—composed, neither frantic nor humble.

A trace of admiration and delight flickered in Empress Dowager Mo’s eyes. Though her origins weren’t impressive, and she was merely sixteen or seventeen, her proud and steadfast demeanor was truly commendable.

What a stable disposition, Ah Jiu chose well in finding a wife.