Chapter 211: Peace and Longevity
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
“Imperial Brother, she was indeed paying her respects to the empress,” Chu Yihan remarked, looking at the shattered porcelain pieces in front of Su Yingxue, with a slight curl of his lips.
“Ninth Brother, don’t defend her!” Chu Mingyuan’s face was filled with anger.
“Whether 1 am defending her or not, Imperial Brother, you’ll know just by looking at this pile of porcelain pieces.” Chu Yihan held his wine glass, appearing nonchalant yet exuding a seductive allure.
Chu Mingyuan, holding Consort Xiang, glanced over in confusion. The broken pieces of porcelain in front of Su Yingxue were not placed messily at her feet but were arranged into a word.
“Emperor, this forms the character of ‘longevity’,” Consort Xiang softly explained, leaning into his embrace.
Noble Consort Xiao also noticed this and burst into laughter, covering her mouth. “Miss Su is truly imaginative. She used so many precious flowers and valuable vases to wish Your Majesty a ‘longevity’!”
“Wow! You’re amazing!” Chu Jinling clapped enthusiastically.
Lin Sisi also joined in, saying, “Doctor Su’s skills are profound. Although she shattered Your Majesty’s flowerpots, this ‘longevity’ character is a sincere offering. Please accept it.”
“Accept?” The empress’s eyes widened, almost like copper bells. She wanted nothing more than to vent her fury on Su Yingxue!
“Your Highness, are you dissatisfied? Should I perform another act for you?” Su Yingxue was now very obedient.
The empress nearly lost her composure. “Get lost! Stop your performance!”
If Su Yingxue continued performing, she would bring down the entire Fengzao Palace!
“Alright.” Su Yingxue returned to her seat, appearing aggrieved, like a bullied little girl.
She lowered her head, but her eyes sparkled.
Wanted to see her perform? It depended on whether the empress could afford the price!
Breaking some flowers and vases this time was just a minor lesson!
Let’s see who would dare to invite her to perform in the future!
“Emperor, Empress, I’ve already presented a birthday celebration to liven up the occasion. I believe Emperor and Empress will keep your word,” Su Hao stood up and declared.
He was tall and exuded a heroic presence.
Chu Mingyuan sighed softly. “Very well, grant her a reward.”
“A reward? Emperor, all these flowers in the palace have been carefully nurtured for years, and she’s destroyed them all!” The empress gritted her teeth. She hadn’t asked Su Yingxue to compensate for the flowers and losses, but now she was being asked to reward her.
“Empress, as the mother of our nation, you must show magnanimity! Besides, you decided to watch her perform,” Chu Mingyuan reminded coldly.
He instructed Lan Ling to present his reward to Su Yingxue.
Su Yingxue accepted the reward with a smile. “Thank you, Emperor.”
Her smile was radiant, like a starry sky, leaving Lan Ling momentarily entranced.
She was truly beautiful.
As Lan Ling continued to gaze at Su Yingxue in a daze, the empress angrily swished her sleeves. “Of course, I won’t be stingy with my reward. Liu Fu, reward her!”
The empress clenched her teeth and had Liu Fu deliver some treasures to Su Yingxue.
Su Yingxue took advantage of the situation and acted obediently. “I wish Your Majesty a long and prosperous life!”
While it was intended as a heartfelt birthday greeting, from Su Yingxue’s mouth, it carried a touch of sarcasm.
The Empress realized she couldn’t win against Su Yingxue in these trivial matters, so she had no choice but to endure it.
However, she was determined not to let Su Yingxue off the hook!
“Emperor, I have an important matter to report today,” the empress glanced at Su Hao, her eyes instantly brimming with a sly smile..