In the early morning, Leng Ruoli was woken by Xing'er in Mingyue Courtyard. She was a bit surprised to see Xing'er, but soon realized that Xing'er must have been sent by Jun Mohan to call her.
Last night, after Leng Ruoli finished that matter, she returned to the Leng General's Mansion to look after Leng Jinyu.
Because Leng Jinyu's health was not yet fully recovered, she worried that he might develop a fever again in the latter half of the night, so she stayed with her father until dawn before returning to Mingyue Courtyard to rest.
Jun Mohan had not returned to the Leng Royal Mansion and stayed to accompany her. Leng Ruoli had him stay in the side room of Mingyue Courtyard because she still couldn't accept sleeping in the same bed with a man. Therefore, it was better to sleep separately to avoid awkwardness.
However, Chu Mingxuan had returned to the Leng Royal Mansion, and last night had left a deep shadow on him. It was estimated that he would not dare to go out with Leng Ruoli for a long time to come.
"Consort, His Highness sent this servant to ask if you would like to go to the palace with him today," Xing'er asked.
After that, Xing'er placed a set of icy blue consort palace attire she held in her hand on the table.
Upon hearing this, Leng Ruoli pondered for a moment.
"Go and tell His Highness that I will go to the palace with him."
"Yes, Consort!"
After Xing'er reported to Jun Mohan, she returned to attend to Leng Ruoli in changing her clothes.
Originally, she didn't like maids serving her, but today's consort palace attire was too complicated to wear. She had struggled for a long time and couldn't put on the dress properly.
After she was dressed, Xing'er skillfully styled her hair into a "Chaoyun Jinxiang" bun, and placed a peacock silver hairpin on her head. She looked noble and elegant, yet exuded an otherworldly aura. After Xing'er had finished dressing her, Leng Ruoli cautiously walked out of the room.
Alas, Leng Ruoli really disliked such cumbersome palace attire. The hairpin on her head swayed back and forth, making her feel it was in the way, and she couldn't walk fast. However, today was her first time entering the palace after her wedding with Jun Mohan, so she had to dress formally.
When Leng Ruoli appeared at the door wearing this icy blue flowing cloud brocade palace dress, Jun Mohan was completely mesmerized.
Today, his Li'er was truly beautiful!
She wore an icy blue long skirt with a wide, drooping hem, embroidered with auspicious clouds in gold thread. The wide sleeves were embroidered with plum blossoms. She wore a white silk outer robe, as thin as cicada wings, exuding a touch of immortal grace, and highlighting her noble bearing.
This palace attire was specially tailored for Leng Ruoli by the top royal embroiderers at Jun Mohan's request. It was a matching couple's outfit with his icy blue four-claw python robe. Seeing the woman he loved wearing the same color of attire as him, his heart was filled with unspeakable joy.
Leng Ruoli was also slightly taken aback when she saw Leng Jun Mohan wearing clothes of the same color as hers.
Jun Mohan's icy blue four-claw python robe was also very well-fitting. The cuffs and hem were embroidered with auspicious clouds in gold thread. The luxurious cloud brocade fabric complemented his complexion very well. He wore a light purple belt at his waist, from which hung a jade pendant symbolizing his status. His face was as handsome as if carved by a knife, with neatly arranged ink-black hair in a jade crown. His demeanor was cool and proud, his aura imposing yet not arrogant. This man was so handsome that it was a crime against nature. Fortunately, he was Leng Ruoli's husband, otherwise, she would have been attracted to someone else's husband. Alas, who made her a complete admirer of good looks?
"Li'er, we should set off!" Jun Mohan reminded her with a smile.
Seeing Leng Ruoli staring at him in a daze, he felt that he had made the right choice of attire.
Upon Jun Mohan's reminder, Leng Ruoli immediately came back to her senses.
"Let's go, we'll go to the palace."
Then, the two of them walked out of the Leng General's Mansion together, got into the Leng Royal's exclusive luxurious carriage, and sped towards the imperial palace.
***
In the imperial palace, the Emperor and the Empress Dowager were relieved when they learned that Leng Ruoli had returned to the Leng Royal Mansion. Only the Empress's face immediately turned gloomy when she heard that Leng Ruoli had returned to the Leng Royal Mansion unharmed.
"Your servant greets Her Majesty the Empress!"
Xiao Anzi rushed in from outside.
"What is it? Speak!"
The Empress glared at Xiao Anzi and asked.
Xiao Anzi trembled all over in fright.
"Your servant saw the Cold King and the Cold Consort going to Changshou Palace at the palace gate just now," Xiao Anzi replied fearfully.
"Hmph! They are finally willing to enter the palace," the Empress sneered.
"Guards, help me get dressed. I will go to Changshou Palace to pay my respects," the Empress called out to the palace maids in the hall.
Two senior palace maids immediately came to the Empress, helped her to the dressing table, and began to style her hair.
Meanwhile, as Jun Mohan and Leng Ruoli arrived at the entrance of Changshou Palace, a wet nurse came out to greet them.
"Your servant pays respects to His Highness the Cold King and the Cold Consort!"
The palace wet nurse walked up to the two of them and bowed respectfully.
This palace wet nurse was about forty years old. She was a new wet nurse promoted by the Empress Dowager a few days ago. Since Fang Momo left, she had been in charge of all matters in Changshou Palace.
It was said that the palace wet nurse had saved the Empress Dowager's life many times in her youth, so she had an excellent relationship with the Empress Dowager.
"Palace wet nurse, there is no need for such formality!"
Jun Mohan quickly helped the palace wet nurse up. Like the former Fang Momo, she was an elder who had watched Jun Mohan grow up, so Jun Mohan treated her with great respect.
"His Highness the Cold King and the Consort, the Empress Dowager already knows that you have come to see her, and she is waiting for you in the inner hall," the palace wet nurse said with a smile.
After speaking, she immediately led the two into the inner hall.
In the hall, the Empress Dowager's mood greatly improved when she saw the two of them walking towards her in their stunning attire.
"Han'er (Li'er) pays respects to Imperial Grandmother!"
Jun Mohan and Leng Ruoli called out in unison.
"Good, good, good. Get up quickly.
Li'er, come closer so Imperial Grandmother can have a good look at you!" the Empress Dowager said to them with a kind smile.
Upon hearing this, Leng Ruoli obediently walked in front of the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager clasped her hand tightly, examined Leng Ruoli carefully, and said with a frown, "Girl, you've lost weight!"
Leng Ruoli: "..."
"Imperial Grandmother, I've gained weight. Look, my face is almost as round as an apple."
After speaking, Leng Ruoli made a funny face at the Empress Dowager, making her laugh so hard that tears almost came to her eyes.
After the Empress Dowager stopped laughing, she said, "Li'er is truly Imperial Grandmother's joy. Imperial Grandmother is happy whenever I see you."
As soon as her voice fell, the Emperor's voice came from outside the door.
"Doesn't Mother look happy when she sees her son?" the Emperor said with a slightly sour tone.
Everyone: "..."
Leng Ruoli almost burst out laughing.
This Emperor was too amusing!
"Your Majesty, you are over forty years old, yet you are jealous of your juniors," the Empress Dowager chided.
"But even if I live to be a hundred, I am still your biological son!"
The Emperor chuckled and said.
His words immediately left the Empress Dowager speechless.
It was evident that the current Emperor was an extremely filial son.