However, the more Yan Fei and Zhou Hao saw the blushing and shy expressions on the faces of those young men, the more uncomfortable they felt.
Just then, the Suo brothers straightened their clothes and walked toward Mu Yunge with smiles on their faces.
“Greetings, Your Highness the Ninth Princess!”
The two princes bowed to Mu Yunge, but their eyes couldn’t help but meet hers.
Mu Yunge looked at them with a smile, her attitude seemingly very warm: “Your Highnesses, there’s no need for such formalities. Please have a seat.”
Seeing that Mu Yunge had actually invited them to sit, the two princes were quite excited, and then, with a flick of their skirts, they sat down across the long bench in the pavilion.
After sitting down, the two princes looked at Mu Yunge and said, “We haven’t yet congratulated the Princess on your birthday! May you grow more and more beautiful!”
“Hehe, you two princes are too kind.” Mu Yunge said.
Yan Fei and Zhou Hao, who were standing to the side, both thought with disgust upon hearing the two men’s words: Frivolous!
Meanwhile, Zi Ling was accompanying Consort Shu as they walked toward the Imperial Garden.
She was somewhat anxious. Today was a golden opportunity to ruin the Ninth Princess’s reputation, so she couldn’t afford to miss it!
Shortly afterward, the eunuch’s announcement rang out again: “Consort Shu has arrived!”
Upon hearing this, the Second Prince immediately stepped forward from a group of young men to greet her, “Mother.”
Consort Shu smiled slightly at the Second Prince, and then the mother and son walked hand in hand to the center of the Imperial Garden.
Seeing that everyone was about to bow again, Consort Shu immediately said gently, “Today is the Ninth Princess’s birthday, so there’s no need for formalities. Everyone can act as usual.”
“Thank you, Consort Shu.”
Then, Consort Shu and the Second Prince walked toward the pavilion where Mu Yunge was, while Zi Ling, naturally, remained by Consort Shu’s side because Zi Ling had now successfully risen to become Consort Shu’s most trusted confidante.
Upon seeing Consort Shu, Suo Tu’s eyes widened again. Being the Emperor of the Great Zhou was truly a blessing; even a concubine was so stunningly beautiful!
And just by looking at the Ninth Princess, one could deduce that the Empress must also be a breathtaking beauty!
Consort Shu noticed Suo Tu’s stunned gaze and felt contempt in her heart, but her face remained gentle and kind.
“Xiao Jiu’er has grown another year older and is becoming more and more beautiful.” Consort Shu said with a smile.
Hearing this, Mu Yunge smiled faintly, replying, “Thank you for the compliment, Consort Shu. It’s all because Father and Mother are good-looking, so Xiao Jiu’er is so beautiful.”
Consort Yi’s death was inextricably linked to Consort Shu. This woman, who appeared gentle and refined, was actually extremely ruthless at heart.
Consort Shu smiled gently upon hearing this and then looked at Suo Tu and Suo Er, saying, “I’ve heard that the princes from beyond the Great Wall are men of great talent and bearing. Seeing them today, I can confirm that their reputations are well-deserved.”
Suo Er chuckled twice upon hearing this and then said to Consort Shu, “Your Majesty is quite right! Every man of our barbarian tribe is a true hero!”
Consort Shu smiled but remained silent, revealing nothing of her true thoughts.
Yan Fei, Zhou Hao, the Second Prince, and the others all had somewhat subtle expressions in their eyes at this moment.
Just then, Mu Yunge suddenly looked at Zi Ling beside Consort Shu and said, “Eh? Have I seen you before?”
Hearing Mu Yunge’s words, Zi Ling’s heart skipped a beat. The Ninth Princess was only four years old when she was punished and sent to the laundry department. Could she still remember her?
Instantly, Zi Ling knelt down.
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