An Lingrong's Rebirth: The Lock of Qingqiu

After An Lingrong put on the phoenix crown, she looked completely new. She was dressed in gorgeous clothes, embellished with pearls and jade, and had a slender and elegant figure, which made her beautiful and charming. At first glance, her eyebrows and eyes were picturesque and delicate, like a blooming peony. Her clear and bright eyes flashed with a unique and sharp light, as if they could see into people's hearts.

The phoenix crown on her head made her look noble and dignified, and the jewels sparkled, complementing her temperament. And the gorgeous brocade clothes she wore, with golden peony flowers embroidered on the corners, further highlighted her nobility and extraordinary pride.

The emperor looked at An Lingrong with admiration in his eyes. He exclaimed: "Someday, replace all the crape myrtles in your palace with peonies?! Rong'er looks really good in this dress." His eyes stayed on An Lingrong's face for a while before moving away.

After hearing the emperor's words, An Lingrong was grateful in her heart, but she shook her head slightly and smiled. She said softly, "Your Majesty, crape myrtles are good. They have accompanied me through many years, and I have developed a deep affection for them. Moreover, each flower has its own unique beauty. Although crape myrtles are not as gorgeous as peonies, they have their own unique charm and charm." Her voice was soft and pleasant, making people feel pity for her.

After hearing what An Lingrong said, the emperor couldn't help but fall into deep thought. He understood what An Lingrong meant, and he also admired her unpretentious and unfashionable character. So he nodded and said, "You are right, every flower has its beauty and value. I will follow your advice and not mention the matter of changing flowers anymore."

The emperor laughed and said, "Since Rong'er likes this crape myrtle, let's keep it!"

The emperor stared at An Lingrong quietly, with deep admiration in his eyes. His eyes moved over her body, as if he wanted to imprint every detail of her in his mind.

An Lingrong was dressed in gorgeous clothes and looked radiant, completely different from her usual gentle and quiet image of a palace concubine, which made the emperor praise her beauty and temperament even more.

The two smiled at each other, and their mutual understanding and affection increased. The emperor looked at An Lingrong, and a wave of tenderness and sweetness surged in his heart. He wanted to hold this beautiful, kind, and smart woman tightly in his arms and spend every beautiful moment with her.

An Lingrong said in a delicate voice: "Your Majesty, look at what you said. Aren't these all the flowers that Your Majesty gave to me? I like both varieties!" Her voice was full of gratitude and love for the Emperor.

The emperor put his arm around An Lingrong's shoulders and said with a smile, "Haha, as long as Rong'er likes it!" His eyes were full of pampering and tenderness.

At this moment, the sun shines obliquely in the palace, shining brightly and dazzlingly. An Lingrong, wearing a gorgeous phoenix crown and bridal robe, looks like a phoenix reborn from the ashes, spreading its wings and ready to fly. The bridal robe sparkles in the sun, as if thousands of stars are gathered into one, making people dazzled.

An Lingrong felt the warmth of the sun, and an indescribable excitement surged in her heart.

She couldn't help but raise her arms slightly and made a graceful gesture, as if she was going to dance a beautiful dance in the golden light.

The emperor had been watching her quietly from the side. He knew that when An Lingrong raised her hand like this, it meant that she was about to dance.

However, just when everyone was looking forward to An Lingrong's dancing, she unexpectedly stopped. She did not start dancing, but raised her hands slightly and gently touched the emperor's dragon robe with both hands. At that moment, the whole palace seemed to be quiet, and everyone's eyes were focused on this perfect couple.

An Lingrong's hands gently slid across the emperor's dragon robe, as if caressing a dusty memory, and then her hands continued to move upwards and gently stroked the emperor's cheek.

An expression of surprise and tenderness appeared on the emperor's face. He let An Lingrong's hands linger on his face, squinting his eyes and enjoying this moment.

This move surprised everyone present, but they also understood that this was An Lingrong's expression of her deep love for the emperor. She did not choose to show her talent through dance, but chose to express her love for the emperor in a more direct and gentle way. At this moment, the air was filled with a strong sense of love and warmth.

The emperor was startled. A hint of surprise flashed across his originally deep eyes, and then they immediately became gentle and concerned. He quickly reached out and grabbed An Lingrong's slender wrist, and asked softly, "What's wrong? Rong'er, do you like these clothes and the phoenix crown?" His voice was full of concern and tenderness, as if he was afraid that she would have the slightest dissatisfaction.

An Lingrong smiled slightly, and that smile was as warm and bright as the rising sun. She nodded gently and said, "I like it. This dress and the phoenix crown are really beautiful. The exquisite embroidery and gorgeous jewels all show the dignity and glory of the royal family." She paused, her eyes flashing with deep love: "However, what I like most is still you, Your Majesty. No matter how gorgeous the clothes are, or how dazzling the phoenix crown is, they can't compare to the status of Your Majesty in my heart."

A warm current surged in the emperor's heart, that was the joy of being understood by the one he loved deeply, and the warmth of being touched by sincere emotions. He hugged An Lingrong tightly, as if he wanted to merge her into his own bones and blood. He rested his chin on An Lingrong's forehead, gently stroking it, and whispered softly in her ear: "My love for you is as deep and vast as this palace, and it will never end."

In the Hall of Mental Cultivation, the golden sunlight shines through the delicate window lattices and falls on the two people, forming a warm halo. The two figures are intertwined in the halo, as if it is a palace painting depicting deep affection. At this moment, they forget the red tape of the palace and the disturbances of the outside world, and are only immersed in this deep love.

The next day, the sun shone brightly throughout the palace, as if even the air was filled with joy. This day was the day when An Lingrong was canonized as the queen. The astronomer had carefully calculated and selected such an auspicious day. The sky was as blue as a wash, and the sun was warm and bright, adding a dazzling brilliance to the ceremony.

An Lingrong was wearing a gorgeous phoenix robe, which was embroidered with exquisite phoenix patterns, lifelike, as if it would flap its wings and fly high at any time. She wore a dazzling phoenix crown on her head, which was inlaid with various gems and sparkled with dazzling light. She stood on the jade steps with a yellow scarf in her hand, with an upright posture and noble temperament, like a real goddess.

She faced the imperial city with a firm and deep gaze. Amid the cheers and applause of the crowd, the enthronement ceremony officially began. The ceremonial officer read the enthronement edict loudly, his voice was loud and solemn. An Lingrong showed a faint smile on her face, she knew that at this moment, she had finally realized her dream.

After the ceremony, the emperor held An Lingrong's hand tightly and kissed the back of her hand in public. This action caused everyone to be amazed and they talked about how the emperor had never kissed the late queen in public.

Su Wan'er, who was standing aside, stared at the nine-tailed phoenix crown on An Lingrong's head and could not help but exclaimed: "This nine-tailed phoenix crown is indeed much more beautiful than the seven-tailed phoenix. I'm so envious! And this tassel, wow!" Her pupils were filled with envy and admiration for An Lingrong.

The Queen Mother heard Su Wan'er's words and laughed softly, "Wan'er, do you still want to play with it? If you like it, I will ask Concubine Li, no, I should ask Queen Li to lend it to you for a few days." After that, she added, "But you must remember not to break it this time!"