"Your Majesty the Empress, Your Majesty the Empress Dowager, and the young prince."
Once again, it was the Empress Dowager who spoke, her voice filled with affection: "Everyone, please rise. Today is the little prince's full moon celebration. Please be at ease. There's no need to keep kneeling. That would be a way to pray for the little prince's well-being."
"I obey the order."
At present, the court officials of Beilu are of one mind with the emperor. Everyone has witnessed the new emperor's abilities. From the initial struggle for the crown prince to today's pacification of the Green Ant Tribe, opening a canal for the south, and the swift and decisive actions against the Great Zhou Dynasty, every action shows that the new emperor is a wise and virtuous ruler. In addition, he has rectified the corruption in the court, thoroughly investigated and punished those corrupt officials, whether they were imperial relatives or commoners. This has allowed the court officials to witness his iron-fisted methods. Therefore, no one in Beilu dares to have any rash thoughts. They not only admire the new emperor but also feel great awe for him.
In Guangyang Palace, the Empress Dowager and the Empress walked together to sit down at the head of the table. Everyone was present except for the Emperor. The Empress Dowager glanced around and was about to send someone to urge the Emperor when a eunuch's voice rang out from outside the palace.
"His Majesty has arrived."
The ministers, leading their wives and concubines, stood up again and bowed to the Emperor. The two women at the head of the table, one holding a kitten and unable to rise, and the other the Empress Dowager, who had no need to bow to the Emperor, remained seated.
"Get up."
Ye Lingfeng's face was dignified and elegant, with a refined and handsome appearance. He lacked his usual domineering aura. Today, he was dressed in a white brocade robe, not a dragon robe, but the white color made his deep eyes appear curved and gentle. He was already tipsy before drinking, and the smile on his lips warmed the entire Guangyang Palace.
Everyone could see that the Emperor was in a particularly good mood, so everyone's mood relaxed for no reason. The entire Guangyang Palace was as warm as March, and very comfortable.
Ye Lingfeng strode to the head of the table and first bowed to the Empress Dowager: "Your subject greets Your Majesty."
"Sit down, everyone's been waiting for you."
Hai Ling looked at Ye Lingfeng's smiling face, his eyebrows raised in delight. He was already a stunning beauty, and with such radiance, he was truly dazzling and captivating. Many noblewomen in the Crown Prince's quarters watched with racing hearts. The Emperor was indeed too handsome, making one's mind wander at first glance. However, as soon as they thought of the Emperor's ruthless methods, they dared not entertain any wild thoughts.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I obey your command."
Ye Lingfeng smiled and sat down in the center of the main hall. Hai Ling, holding her son, leaned over and asked softly.
"You seem very happy, what happened?"
"I have named my son."
Ye Lingfeng whispered to Hai Ling, who was visibly annoyed. Everyone was waiting for him, and he was in the study naming his son, looking quite pleased with himself. She had thought something happy had happened, but then she remembered that her son's name was important, so she whispered a question.
"What name did you choose?"
"You'll find out soon enough," Ye Lingfeng said mysteriously, not telling Hai Ling. Hai Ling glared at him.
Below the main hall, everyone looked at the Emperor and Empress above. They had previously heard that the Empress wouldn't allow the Emperor to enter Liuyue Palace, but now it seemed to be just a rumor. The two of them were exchanging glances and conveying affection right there in the hall, making many women below extremely envious and jealous. The Emperor and Empress are so loving, it's truly enviable. But could you two please stop showing off your love like this? Ah, don't you know that the people below are very jealous?
The Empress Dowager didn't remind them, but smiled as she watched the two exchanging glances, quite satisfied, and covered her mouth with her handkerchief while chuckling softly.
The hall was too quiet. Hai Ling finally came to her senses and looked up. She saw that everyone in the hall was staring at them, with expressions that seemed to say, "Your Majesty and Empress, do you have to be so affectionate? Do you have to show us this?" Hai Ling's face turned red instantly, and she quickly coughed. Ye Lingfeng finally remembered that there were still court officials in the hall and spoke calmly.
"Today is still the full moon celebration for the little prince. He is the first child of the royal family, so I have specially organized this banquet. Please come to the palace to celebrate with the little prince."
"We are pleased."
Many ministers spoke up, surprised that the Empress had given birth to a prince. This was a blessing for the royal family. The eldest son of the royal family would naturally become the crown prince in the future. Moreover, there would only be one empress in the harem, so there would be no distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children in the future. If it was really as the Emperor said, that he would never take concubines, then there would be no more competition for the throne in the royal family, which would be a blessing for Bei Lu.
"Previously, in the Imperial Study, I gave the young prince a name, Xu Rui. I hope that the young prince will rise like the rising sun in the east and be wise and sagacious forever."
In the main hall, many ministers stood up, their loud voices echoing throughout the Guangyang Hall.
"Your Majesty, we congratulate you on your eternal wisdom and brilliance, like the rising sun."
Ye Lingfeng waved for everyone to sit down, his face beaming with joy. He had carefully considered the name before choosing it. He hoped that Xiao Mao'er would grow up to be a wise and virtuous ruler, and that he would grow up healthy, just like the rising sun in the morning. This was his wish.
Upon hearing the Emperor's words, both Hailing and the Empress Dowager seriously considered the name of the kitten.
Xu Rui, Ye Xu Rui, is indeed a very good name. This name contains the parents' expectations, and Hai Ling also likes it very much. Then, looking at Ye Lingfeng's smiling face, Ye Lingfeng saw Hai Ling's expression and knew that she also liked this name. He was even happier and gave an order.
"Let the banquet begin."
The banquet began, and court dancers came up to perform. The ministers below raised their cups to toast the emperor, and the hall was filled with lively activity.
In the middle of the banquet, each family presented gifts to the kitten. The atmosphere was very lively during this part. Many noblewomen came up to see the kitten and praised it. Unfortunately, the kitten was sleeping soundly in Hailing's arms. Even though the Guangyang Palace was noisy, he didn't open his eyes and continued to sleep.
Originally, Ye Lingfeng was worried that Xi Xiu would appear tonight, so he sent a large number of people to lie in ambush around Guangyang Palace. As long as she appeared tonight, he would definitely catch her, because this woman was a little crazy now. Logically speaking, she should have appeared at Xiao Mao'er's full moon celebration today, after all, she hated Ling'er and him so much. But the full moon banquet went on until the very end, and Xi Xiu did not appear.
After the banquet, the ministers and noblewomen of each household bid farewell and left Guangyang Hall, each departing from the palace.
Ye Lingfeng reached out and took the kitten from Hai Ling's arms. The kitten was clearly unhappy about sleeping in a different place. It frowned and then continued to sleep, at least it didn't cry loudly to resist its father.
After they returned to Liuyue Palace, Ye Lingfeng ordered his men to escort his mother to Lanqing Palace.
In the bedchamber of Liuyue Palace, everyone withdrew, and Xiao Mao'er was placed on her own small bed. Ye Lingfeng's deep and burning gaze fell on Hai Ling. Although he and Hai Ling had not been separated for too long, the Ice Jade Cold Poison had been tormenting him, making it feel as if they had been separated for a long time. In addition, when Hai Ling was pregnant, he dared not touch her casually when she was seven or eight months pregnant in order to protect Xiao Mao'er. So at this moment, he felt a surge of burning passion in his heart, and even the words he uttered were full of desire.
"Ling'er".
Hai Ling's lips curved into a smile, making her face even more soft and rosy. Her whole body burned in Ye Lingfeng's eyes. She slowly and unconsciously swallowed her saliva, then stuck out her tongue and licked her lips. This small action instantly aroused Ye Lingfeng. He could no longer hold back and transformed into a hungry wolf. He quickly pounced on Hai Ling and pressed his lips to hers, kissing her deeply. He then gently licked every inch of her softness. His body grew hotter and hotter, and the temperature in the palace continued to rise.
Although it was early winter, there was no chill in the air. The entire palace was as warm as spring. On the large bed, two people were tenderly entwined, embracing each other as much as possible. The two became one, making the early winter feel warm. It was truly a case of separation making the honeymoon better.
Chapter 124 west Xiu was killed in the explosion.
In Beilu, the court is becoming increasingly stable, the emperor and his ministers are of one mind, and the people are overjoyed. Now that the royal family has welcomed its first little prince, everyone is even happier.
The people in the palace were naturally happy, but Ye Lingfeng was very worried because they hadn't caught Xi Xiu. That woman knew martial arts and was probably still lurking somewhere. So, in order to protect Hai Ling and Xiao Mao'er's safety, he ordered Shi Zhu to lead the Feather Guards to carefully search all parts of the palace.
Under no circumstances should a suspicious person be allowed to infiltrate.
Hai Ling also ordered the four hall masters of Wuyinglou to lead their men to search for Xi Xiu's whereabouts, but the woman seemed to have vanished into thin air without a trace.
As for the matter of the Great Zhou Dynasty sending envoys to demand people from Bei Lu, it came to nothing. Feng Zixiao received the news brought back by the ministers, but there was no follow-up. Therefore, the entire Bei Lu recovered.
Days passed by one by one.