All Palace Maids: "..."
The group arrived at the Imperial Garden.
There was a pavilion in the Imperial Garden, as well as a large area shaded by trees.
Empress Dowager Zhuang and Gu Jiao looked at the shaded area at the same time. Understanding their intention, Master Qin quickly ordered the servants to bring tables, chairs, and benches. After Empress Dowager Zhuang and Gu Jiao sat down, Master Qin arranged tea and fresh fruits and pastries on the table.
The pastries were for Gu Jiao.
Gu Jiao was at the age of growing up, she got hungry quickly.
Gu Jiao picked up a piece of Osmanthus Cake and began to eat it seriously.
As she ate, she began to sweat. Empress Dowager Zhuang signaled one of the Palace Maids, who rushed over with a fan and gently fanned Gu Jiao.
The breeze was gentle, and the garden was filled with fragrance.
The same scenery, but with different people, Empress Dowager Zhuang’s mood also changed.
Master Qin looked at Gu Jiao, who was munching on pastries, and then at Empress Dowager Zhuang, who was quietly sipping tea.
What did her old majesty need?
It was actually just companionship.
Miss Gu didn’t need to do anything, just being with Empress Dowager was enough to make her happy.
It was at this moment that she didn’t mind the Forbidden City so much.
However, calm moments were always short-lived. Empress Dowager Zhuang’s leisure time was soon interrupted by an uninvited guest.
"From afar, it looked like my mother, and sure enough, it is!"
Yes, the uninvited guest was the Emperor.
Empress Dowager Zhuang’s face instantly darkened.
The Emperor strode over, bowing to Empress Dowager Zhuang, "My son pays respect to my mother."
You and your tortoise!
Empress Dowager Zhuang rolled her eyes!
Her wonderful time with Jiaojiao, she didn’t want it to be interrupted by this annoying guy!
The Emperor was not alone, Prince Ning was with him.
Prince Ning also bowed to Empress Dowager Zhuang, "Greetings, Your Imperial Majesty."
Empress Dowager Zhuang finally had a better look for Prince Ning.
"Um." She responded.
Master Qin and others also paid their respects to the two of them.
Prince Ning, hearing this nickname, looked at Gu Jiao with surprise.
The Emperor continued to coax Gu Jiao, "There are other pastries as well, the ones that cook makes are delicious. You can see what Jinkong and others like to eat, and bring some back for them."
These words hit Gu Jiao’s soft spot.
Gu Jiao was not too picky about food, but her brothers at home were big foodies.
Empress Dowager Zhuang felt a crisis and took drastic measures, "I’m not well, and Jiaojiao is going to treat me!"
The Emperor responded, "Coincidentally, I am injured. It’s perfect to have the little doctor here. Oh, and there’s Master Wei, I don’t know how his arm is."
Master Wei: My arm is in good condition...
The Emperor tossed a sharp glare at him.
Master Wei, full of survival instinct, said, "Oh, it hurts! It hurts like hell!"
Gu Jiao: "..."
Prince Ning: "..."
Empress Dowager Zhuang: "..."
The murderous intent of the Emperor and Empress Dowager Zhuang filled the entire Imperial Garden, as if they were about to draw swords the next second!
Gu Jiao looked at her aunt and then at the Emperor, "Uh... how about we play rock-paper-scissors?"
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