GBP Chapter 368 The Emperor and Empress Look at the New Year Oranges
Chapter 368 The Emperor and Empress Look at the New Year Oranges
Chapter 368 The Emperor and Empress Look at the New Year Oranges
The maid quickly responded with a smile, "Your Majesty, these tangerines look so fresh and festive. Placing them in the hall has really brought a lot of life to the entire Lizheng Hall."
The Queen nodded gently, reached out her hand, and gently stroked the leaves of the New Year oranges, saying, "The Emperor specially gifted these oranges to symbolize good fortune. Looking at them, I feel that the new year is full of hope."
"Yes, Your Majesty," the maid echoed. "With the blessings of the Emperor and Your Majesty, everything will surely go smoothly in the new year for our Great Tang, and the people will be able to live a good life."
The queen raised her head slightly, looking out the window into the distance, as if looking forward to the new year: "In the new year, I wish the court peace and stability, the people health, and the children peace and prosperity."
She turned and looked at the oranges, her eyes full of hope: "This orange is lush and green, and full of fruit. I hope our country can be like it, prosperous and full of vitality."
The maidservant said sweetly, "Your Majesty has the world in her heart. The people of the Tang Dynasty are blessed to have a mother like you. Placing these tangerines here will surely bring good luck."
The queen smiled, her eyes filled with determination and kindness. "In the days ahead, we must all carefully care for these New Year's oranges, so that their auspicious meaning can spread throughout the palace and every corner of the Tang Dynasty."
After saying this, the queen looked at the oranges for a while again, and then, with the help of her maid, she slowly walked towards the main seat in the hall and continued to handle the affairs of the harem, while the two pots of oranges stood quietly beside her.
Empress Changsun stood beside the New Year's oranges for a moment, and with good wishes for the New Year, she walked slowly to the desk and continued to handle the affairs of the harem.
Holding a brush, she wrote beautifully on the memorial, sometimes thinking, sometimes giving instructions, with a focused expression.
Soon, a eunuch's loud announcement came from outside the palace: "The Emperor has arrived!" Empress Changsun hurriedly stood up, straightened her clothes, and led the palace maids out to welcome him.
Li Shimin walked into the Lizheng Hall with steady steps and a gentle smile on his face.
Empress Changsun bowed and saluted: "Your Majesty, how did you find time to come today?"
Li Shimin reached out to help her up and said with a smile: "After finishing my government affairs, I wanted to come and see you and take a look at the New Year's oranges." As he spoke, his eyes cast towards the corner where the New Year's oranges were placed.
The two walked side by side near the New Year oranges, and Li Shimin exclaimed: "Putting the New Year oranges here makes the Lizheng Hall even more cozy."
Empress Changsun nodded slightly. "The New Year's oranges Your Majesty has gifted me are auspicious. Seeing them brings me great joy. I only hope that in the new year, the Tang Dynasty will prosper and the people will live and work in peace and contentment."
Li Shimin gently grasped the Empress's hand and said, "The Empress and I are of the same mind. I am distributing the New Year's oranges today in the hope of bringing good fortune to the Imperial Palace and the Tang Dynasty."
Empress Zhangsun looked up at Li Shimin, her eyes filled with concern and support. "Your Majesty cares deeply about the people of the country and considers everything thoroughly. Having Your Majesty govern the Tang Dynasty is truly a blessing to all the people. Placing these oranges in the Retired Emperor's Palace will bring him joy. Placing them in the Ganlu Hall and Taiji Hall will also bring some vitality to the court and inspire the ministers to serve the country."
Li Shimin nodded slightly, his eyes revealing his anticipation for the future: "I hope that in the new year, the court will be united and work together to create a prosperous Tang Dynasty. The Empress has always managed the harem in an orderly manner, leaving me with no worries. I am very pleased."
Empress Changsun said modestly, "I am only fulfilling my duty. It is a great honor for me to be able to share some of the burden with Your Majesty. I only hope Your Majesty will take care of your health and not overwork yourself."
The two stood beside the New Year's oranges and talked in low voices, their words full of care for each other and their beautiful vision for the future of the Tang Dynasty.
The warm candlelight illuminated their figures, the fragrance of oranges filled the air, and the Lizheng Hall was filled with peace.
Upon hearing this, Empress Changsun immediately winked at the maid beside her and whispered, "Go, make a pot of hot tea."
The maid took the order, moved lightly with lotus steps, and hurried to the inner room to prepare.
Soon, a maid came carefully with a steaming cup of tea and gently placed it on a small table beside her.
Empress Changsun gestured with her hand: "Your Majesty, please have some tea." Li Shimin nodded slightly, picked up the teacup, took a sip, and warmth instantly spread in his stomach.
The two of them once again turned their gaze to the two pots of oranges. Under the soft candlelight, the emerald green branches and leaves and golden fruits of the oranges looked even more beautiful.
Li Shimin leaned closer and carefully examined the fruits of the New Year oranges, saying, "These New Year oranges not only look festive, but also have a light fragrance that makes you feel relaxed and happy when you get close."
Empress Changsun smiled and replied, "Indeed, when I first saw them, I felt that these oranges were full of life, as if they held endless hope."
She turned slightly and looked at Li Shimin, her eyes full of tenderness and concern. "Your Majesty is busy with all sorts of affairs. It would be wonderful if you could take a look at these tangerines to relieve your fatigue."
Li Shimin gently grasped Empress Changsun's hand and said with emotion, "It is truly a blessing to have the Empress by my side, always thinking of me. These oranges are placed in Lizheng Hall, and admiring them with the Empress in my spare time has truly added a lot of interest to our time in the palace."
Empress Changsun's cheeks flushed slightly as she spoke softly, "To accompany Your Majesty and share His Majesty's worries is my lifelong wish. I only hope that this New Year's tangerine will live up to its symbolic meaning, bringing good fortune to Your Majesty and the Tang Dynasty, blessing our dynasty with favorable weather and abundant crops, and ensuring prosperity and well-being for the people."
The two stood quietly in front of the New Year oranges, with wisps of steam rising from the hot tea in their hands, intertwining with the fragrance of the New Year oranges.
Their eyes were filled with longing and expectation for the future of the Tang Dynasty. At this moment, time seemed to stand still, and the entire Lizheng Hall was immersed in a warm and peaceful atmosphere.
Li Shimin was holding Empress Changsun's hand, immersed in the warm atmosphere. His eyes stayed on the New Year's oranges, but his thoughts were like a runaway horse. He suddenly remembered something important, but the thought just flashed through his mind and slipped away in an instant. No matter how hard he tried to recall, he could not grasp the clue.
He frowned slightly, a hint of confusion and anxiety flashed in his eyes, and stared at the tangerines, as if the golden fruits and green leaves could awaken his memory.
Empress Changsun noticed something strange about Li Shimin and followed his gaze. Nian Ju was still standing there quietly, and there was nothing special about him.
"Your Majesty, have you thought of anything that is bothering you?" Empress Changsun asked softly, her tone full of concern.
Li Shimin shook his head slightly, and said with a hint of annoyance, "Just now, an important matter suddenly flashed through my mind, but it disappeared in the blink of an eye. I can't remember it no matter how hard I try."
Empress Changsun pondered for a moment, then softly soothed, "Your Majesty is so busy with affairs that it's not uncommon for you to be unable to recall something. Perhaps if you let it go for now, the thought will surface on its own later."
Li Shimin nodded slightly, but his eyes still did not move away from the New Year's oranges, as if he was lost in deep thought.
His eyes were a little blurry, as if he was trying to search in the long river of memory.
Seeing this, Empress Changsun said no more, but just quietly stayed beside Li Shimin and looked at the New Year oranges with him.
The hall fell silent, with only the occasional crackling of candlelight as the sound.
The warm yellow candlelight sprinkled on the oranges, casting mottled light and shadows, as if trying to evoke Li Shimin's memory.
After a long moment, Li Shimin sighed softly, temporarily giving up his memories. He turned to look at Empress Zhangsun and forced a smile, "Forget it, let's not think about it for now. Having the Empress by my side, looking at these New Year's oranges, is quite comforting."
Empress Changsun smiled gently in response, "Your Majesty, since you have let it go for now, perhaps the forgotten things will come to mind inadvertently."
The two continued to look at Nian Ju, but Li Shimin's heart was still vaguely concerned with the forgotten thing, and he searched for it in his mind from time to time.