Doted By The Regent King

Chapter 1867: Chapter 1805: Attending the Imperial Banquet

The beauty was in front, and Ah Jiu couldn’t help but stand up, looking her up and down, a joyful smile appearing in his eyes.

She wore a palace gown of fish-belly white, the hem embroidered with lotus patterns in gold and silver threads, large and trailing behind her, elegant and ethereal. Her black hair was styled into a celestial bun, adorned with translucent pearls and diamonds, and shining vermilion hairpins and pendants, all of which were treasures, displaying utmost magnificence and grace.

These days since coming to the prince’s residence, apart from managing its affairs and secretly expanding her influence and business, Wufu also followed two Imperial Nannies to make up for her knowledge on the palace’s noble etiquette rules, as well as the connections among the royal relatives. As time passed, her every motion became indistinguishable from any noble young lady, and coupled with her own inherent demeanor, she increasingly resembled a Princess Consort in elegance and authority.

Upon first meeting, who would believe she was merely a girl raised in the mountains?

Even the picky two Imperial Nannies couldn’t help but praise Wufu for her formidable learning ability, especially her memory. What they didn’t know was that in her previous life, Wufu had trained particularly in memorization.

"Very beautiful." Ah Jiu stepped forward and hooked her hand.

Wufu smiled proudly, and taking his arm, she said, "Let’s go now, lest we be late and people say we are showing off."

This strange phrase was something Ah Jiu was accustomed to, and he said, "You are the Princess Consort of Jin, even if you show off, who dares to say anything?"

Wufu raised an eyebrow, indeed, aside from the Empress and the Empress Dowager, her status was highly honorable.

Hand in hand, they went out and boarded the carriage, escorted by a group of personal guards, heading towards the palace.

Empress Dowager, fond of her dear son, granted a residence close by, so after just the time it takes to drink two cups of tea, they had already reached the palace gates.

At the Imperial Banquet gifted for the Emperor’s Longevity Festival, only fifth-rank officials and above could attend, and there were also imperial command ladies among them; in addition, a few noble ladies chosen by the Empress and Empress Dowager were present.

At this moment, officials came with their families and, upon seeing the pair, came forward to pay respects.

"The people from Royal Mother’s palace have arrived. After the banquet, shall we return to the residence together?" Ah Jiu said with a smile to Wufu.

Wufu nodded.

Upon entering the palace, they naturally went their separate ways, Wufu heading towards the Harem, while Ah Jiu had to go to where the Emperor was.

"Xiao Anzi greets the Prince and Princess Consort. The Empress Dowager instructed me to come and receive Her Royal Highness the Princess Consort." The person from Cining Palace was a disciple of Eunuch Ning, the Senior Eunuch beside the Empress Dowager, and thus a confidant.

Accompanying Wufu to the palace were Purple Jade and Mo Lan, who quickly handed him a purse.

Xiao Anzi accepted it with a beaming smile of thanks, then said to Ah Jiu, "The Empress Dowager has ordered, wanting Her Royal Highness to come early to chat."

"You go ahead." Ah Jiu squeezed Wufu’s hand, adjusted her pendent, and reminded her, "There will be many people at the Imperial Banquet, take care."

This scene, seen by everyone, mildly surprised them, internally raising their regard for Wufu.

No other reason than, Prince Jin’s action was an expression of his affection and esteem for his Princess Consort. Do you dare to underestimate her? Want to make things difficult?

Even Xiao Anzi became all the more respectful, knowing better than anyone how favored Wufu was, not only as the sole female master of the prince’s residence, but also loved by the Empress Dowager, and that was quite enough.

Under the gaze and envy of many women of lower status, Wufu boarded the Sedan Chair and headed towards the Empress Dowager’s palace.

Ah Jiu, watching Wufu as she walked away, then called to Su Luo and the others beside him: "Let’s go also."

The wind rose suddenly, the sun slanted west, winter had arrived.