C16

Every year at this time, the Imperial Garden was bustling with noise and excitement. This year, it was near the birthday of Empress Dowager Yu, and Great Empress Dowager had also warned about it.

The three of them had attracted quite a bit of attention, especially with Wen Shuyu's status. There were many people who wanted to curry favor with her, so they all gave her their blessings.

Before they could enter the imperial flower garden's side hall, Tian Lan was already excited. "Linglong, look! The lanterns there are so beautiful! It's so lively this year!"

Tian Lan excitedly held Wen Shuyu's hand. Although she didn't dare to speak loudly, she was as happy as a child.

Yu Dingwen, who was standing to the side, was dazzled by Tian Lanhao's undisguised smile. Such an innocent smile was rare now.

Tian Lan turned around and met her gaze. Immediately, she blushed and lowered her head. Her heart was pounding rapidly.

Seeing their actions, Wen Shuyu laughed out loud. She had to make a happy future for Tian Lan!

Along the way, there were many lanterns hanging everywhere. Some were big, some were small, and some were all of a kind. Even before entering the side chamber, they were already in such a state of excitement. They knew that the side chamber's lanterns were definitely the most beautiful.

Although Wen Shuyu wasn't really interested, she quickly walked over with Tian Lan when she saw how excited she was. Behind her was a gentle, refined, and lightly smiling Yu Dingwen.

It wasn't until they had entered the side hall that the crowd's gaze shifted to them. Wen Shuyu walked up to Great Empress Dowager and greeted her before taking her seat according to her status.

There was no need to ask, Wen Shuyu was the first to sit in the lower right corner next to Great Empress Dowager. Originally, with her position, she was not suitable to sit here, but every time there was a gathering like this, Great Empress Dowager would arrange for her to sit next to her, and after a while, everyone would get used to it.

On the left was the Emperor and Empress Dowager Yu, while Great Imperial Consort Dowager and Wen Shuyu sat side by side on the right side.

Below them on the left were the children of Tian Lan, Yu Dingwen and the other nobles. On the right was the Empress and some of her relatives.

Soon, everyone was seated, and the musical instruments were first played. Several dancers began to dance as they swayed about.

This was just an opening gift. No one had forgotten that today's main topic was the floral display.

Wen Shuyu didn't focus on the lanterns too much. Instead, she accompanied Great Empress Dowager and chatted with her all the time, agreeing with Empress Dowager Yu along the way.

Within the imperial garden's side hall, besides dancing and singing, wine and delicacies, there were only a few lanterns hanging there. Inside the imperial garden's side hall, other than dancing, wine and delicacies, there were only a few lanterns hanging there.

Tian Lan and Yu Dingwen were sitting right next to each other. Wen Shuyu had already instructed Yu Dingwen to take care of Tian Lan. Actually, it was just to make Tian Lan and Yu Dingwen more comfortable.

Coincidentally, the two of them were approaching. Tian Lan also stole a glance at Yu Dingwen from time to time. The two of them occasionally had a conversation, and Tian Lan felt satisfied and overjoyed!

Yu Dingwen did not hate Tian Lan at all, on the contrary, he felt that Tian Lan was real and did not put on airs. Although he did not like her, he was willing to interact with her, and even though he was curious about Wen Shuyu's goodwill, it was still a great thing for him. Other people might look forward to this little ancestor, but Wen Shuyu used to be a cold and proud girl, she did not pay attention to people, but now she seemed to talk and act magnanimously, so she was very fond of him, of course she was happy!

He also knew that Tian Lan was Wen Shuyu's close friend, and getting along well only meant getting along well with Wen Shuyu. However, why did this County Lord Jinghe always blush whenever she spoke?

As they drank and pecked, everyone raised their glasses and drank. Great Empress Dowager could not help but laugh at their words.

After the singing and dancing, it was time for the zither master to play. He was a zither master hired by the royal family, and his playing was as smooth as flowing clouds and flowing water, causing people to be unable to return.

Afterwards, there were also music, chess, calligraphy, and the like. In short, they would be surrounded by lanterns and other articles. Some special lanterns were even displayed in public. These were all lanterns used to finale each year.

After three rounds of drinks and five courses of meals, Great Empress Dowager was old and muscular, and her body was slightly tired. A palace maid supported Great Empress Dowager as she returned to the Palace of Tzu Ning.

Wen Shuyu also stood up and accompanied Great Empress Dowager back to the Palace to serve her.

"Linglong, I don't need you today. It's so lively here, yet you still want to play around. Don't lose your innocence by staying with your royal grandmother in the Palace all day long."

Great Empress Dowager knew that Wen Shuyu loved liveliness. Moreover, such a festival only happened once a year. Of course, it was to let her have some fun.

Actually, this year, Wen Shuyu really didn't have the mood to play around. She had long since lost her original personality after having experienced another life.

"Yes, thank you for your pity, your granny." After the ceremony, Wen Shuyufu went back to the Lantern Festival alone, but she had lost interest in singing and dancing.

As Great Empress Dowager left, Empress Dowager Yu and Great Imperial Consort Dowager also left one after the other. After all, at their age, these matters were only to be discussed a little.

The emperor Lou Yiyang thought that Wen Shuyu had left with Great Empress Dowager, so he returned in a bored manner. It seemed that he was in a hurry to leave.

When Wen Shuyu returned, she saw that she was the only one in the upper echelons. She then looked down and saw Wen Shuyu singing and dancing below her.

She picked up the wine bottle in her hand and gulped it down. Ever since Great Empress Dowager had died of illness, she had taken care of Lou Huaiji, who was only four years old.

Natural and man-made disasters, internal and external troubles. Wen Shuyu remembered that she had never had a good night's sleep, and never had such wanton fun again.

When she thought back to those six years she had endured, she had no idea!

Heh! Normally, Tian Lan would have noticed Wen Shuyu's difference. However, Yu Dingwen, who was sitting beside her today, had distracted her completely, and the two of them were chatting happily. Neither of them noticed that Wen Shuyu had gotten a little drunk from drinking so much.

After the last glass was drunk, Wen Shuyu looked towards Tian Lan's direction and said happily. Wen Shuyu was pleased with herself. She got up and left, leaving only Qian Cao behind her, who followed closely behind.

Just as he was about to step forward to support her, he was stopped by Wen Shuyu. "I'm fine. I'm going to the Royal Garden's Lotus Pond to wake up the bar!"

Ben was in the imperial garden, not far from the lotus pond, and all the way Lili was lost in thought and Qian Cao did not dare to disturb her.

Arriving at the lotus pond, he leaned over to take a look. This lotus flower was Wen Shuyu's favorite from her previous life.

Drunk and wanting to be alone for a while, she dismissed Qian Cao and stayed alone.

Wen Shuyu walked beside the lotus pond gently, reminiscing about the past.