The queen and concubines walked slowly, supported by their respective palace maids, and stood in front of the tent.

The queen is over 40 years old, well-maintained, with a graceful, dignified and elegant complexion.

She did not wear complicated palace clothes today, but a light yet dignified bright yellow brocade skirt, which outlined her plump and graceful curves, and her appearance was very decent.

She didn't wear too many accessories on her head and looked relaxed and comfortable, which was in line with the purpose of coming for an outing and enjoying the scenery.

The queen brushed her sleeves and put her hand on the arm of the middle-aged maid beside her. She smiled and said, "The Flower Festival is the birthday of all flowers. I am very happy to celebrate the festival with so many flower-like girls today. Everyone, enjoy the scenery and have fun. Don't waste this good time of spring."

She looked at the three adult princes and the only unmarried princess beside her, and said with a loving face, "You all go and play. You don't have to accompany us."

The Queen smiled and greeted the Crown Prince and several princes and princesses, and also the ladies who came forward to pay their respects.

"My son, please withdraw."

The prince nodded and saluted to his mother, then left with his younger sister, the youngest fifth princess Cangluo. Cangyu and Cangmin also saluted and turned to leave.

After leaving the main account, several people scattered in all directions, and were surrounded by close friends and pulled away to distant places.

"Cousin, cousin!"

Sheng Yanran, the legitimate daughter of the Beibohou Mansion, pulled her brother Sheng Xiaoge's sleeve and trotted towards Cangyu.

"Hey! Why is your boyfriend here today?"

Sheng Xiaoge squinted his eyes and poked Cangyu with his elbow.

"I know."

As soon as he entered the garden, he saw the white figure under an old pear tree not far from the entrance.

Although he was very surprised why she was here today, he couldn't take his eyes away after just one glance, as if that was the only color left in the garden.

"It's a bit unusual that she comes today!" Sheng Xiaoge said in a low voice.

"I know." Cangyu looked at the lonely figure from afar, standing firmly like an independent statue in the world.

"Hey! Do you have anything else to say? She just returned to Kyoto and is attending such a high-level party. Aren't you worried that she will be rude?"

Sheng Xiaoge was also truly worried about his cousin and the smart woman he had caught his eye that day.

The most important thing is that he is still thinking about those ten dishes, especially the beautiful and unique names.

"Hey! Who are you talking about?"

Sheng Yanran looked at her brother and cousin curiously. Why did she seem to not understand their conversation?

"Well, let Yanran get close to her first, help her deal with today's situation, and also create some opportunities for us to get closer. Do you think it's a good idea?"

Sheng Xiaoge suddenly had an idea. He looked at his sister, then looked at the white figure in the distance.

Cangyu looked at his cousin Sheng Yanran seriously, and after seeing her looking a little dazed, he nodded slightly.

Sheng Xiaoge pulled his sister over and quietly pointed his hand at Bai Qing and the other person standing under the old pear tree in the distance.

“Yanran, your cousin’s life happiness, your brother’s taste happiness, today depends on you.”

Sheng Yanran was confused, and asked with her big round eyes, "What do you mean?"

"Your cousin likes that girl, and I like the recipe that girl ordered. You are both women, so you should approach her and try to become her friend."

Sheng Xiaoge encouraged his sister with a sincere smile on his face.

Sheng Yanran looked at the two of them seriously, and after making sure that they were not joking with her again, she smiled slyly and nodded happily, "Okay, I'll go and meet them and see which god can take care of you two at the same time."

After the three of them finished talking, Sheng Yanran took her maid and walked towards the pear tree.

Two slender and straight figures were standing there with a neither humble nor arrogant attitude, looking at the entire audience.

The woman was dressed in white, in a minimalist outfit. She was clearly different from the other gorgeous women in the garden, as if she had entered the wrong place.

However, the place where the woman stood was moistened and became a world of its own. The transcendent aura and the spring atmosphere of Xiaoxi Mountain naturally blended together, making people feel unusually fresh and gentle.

"Can I stand here?"

A soft and gentle question appeared beside Qian You.

She turned sideways and saw a girl of about fifteen or sixteen standing not far from her, with two maids standing a little further away behind her.

"of course can."

Qian You smiled slightly and took the opportunity to look at the person who came up to him.

She was wearing a light pink skirt made of gorgeous fabric, with white gardenias embroidered on the hem. The embroidery was exquisite and definitely not an ordinary piece of work.

The woman has a slightly round face, big lively eyes, and clear lip lines when she smiles, making her look playful and cute.

The woman's eyes were clear and bright, not like those of a scheming person, so she smiled faintly in response.

Qian You still stood there motionless, looking at the people coming and going in the venue.

"I am Sheng Yanran from Beibohou Mansion, and Prince Sheng Cangyu is my cousin."

Sheng Yanran took the initiative to introduce herself, while carefully looking at the plainly dressed woman.

Her facial features were extremely beautiful, yet she exuded a sense of distance and coldness, not arrogance or pampering.

When Yun Qianyou heard the name King Sheng, he was still moved for a moment.

She knew that Prince Sheng Cangyu had returned to the imperial city around the same time as herself, and she had caught a glimpse of him on the street that day.

Although he was young, he fought off Xiling's invasion in three years and ensured the peace of the people in the western border.

She had always had a dream of being a hero in her previous life, otherwise she would not have taken the initiative to apply for UN medical assistance and go to war-torn areas.

Hearing the woman's self-introduction, Qian You politely responded with a friendly smile.

“Is this your first time attending an event like this?”

Sheng Yanran continued her questioning. She had to complete the task assigned by her brother.

Qian You turned around and looked at her, wanting to determine the woman's purpose in approaching him.

She was sure that her trip today would not be as simple as just standing here.

But she wasn't sure whether this person was an enemy or a friend, so it wouldn't hurt to have a chat.

"Well, first time."

She responded softly.

"It's okay. If something like this happens again in the future, I'll be here to accompany you." Sheng Yanran said happily, with an even brighter smile on her face.

Yun Qianyou quietly examined her eyes and could see that she was extremely happy and relaxed at the moment, so he couldn't help but relax a little.

"Thank you!"

"You're welcome." The woman continued to speak to herself.

"My cousin just returned to Kyoto not long ago. He went to the northwest front when he was sixteen and survived a near-death experience. We all miss him very much.

When he was four years old, his mother passed away. That was my aunt. I heard that my aunt was very beautiful and gentle, but unfortunately I never met her. But I always heard my father and mother mention her over the years. I only have this aunt. My grandparents loved each other all their lives. My father and my aunt were the only two children. My grandmother couldn't bear the death of my aunt and died of illness that year. "

Sheng Yanran chatted with Yun Qianyou about family matters in a familiar manner. Her cousin was a hero in her heart and her pride, but his life experience was very pitiful and she felt very distressed for him.

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