Since the first snowfall, the spring festival will not be far off. In fact, the Spring festival actually happens when it was still cold, at the end of winter and early spring. The snow will be melting at that time, turning to water under the sun's warm gaze.
The plum blossoms will then bloom, lighting up the entire Xi palace with red petals, after the snow melts it will be even more exquisitely beautiful, welcoming the Spring festival with festive bright red.
Three days before the Spring festival starts, The representative of Dong country arrived in Xi palace, it was Yan Yu.
Seeing it was Yan Yu, I was surprised, after all, Dong does not celebrate the Spring festival and he shouldn't have had the time to come.
Yan Yu came to meet me in the royal study, after greeting he said: "Xi emperor, this time, my reason for coming is to see the Empress."
I said: "...What for? The empress is in the inner palace, two of you meeting is not convenient."
Yan Yu: "Xi emperor do not misunderstand, it is the Empress dowager and Dong emperor that asked me to come. Xi country welcomes the spring festival once a year, it is said during it there will be floating lanterns put up, the Dong Emperor asked me to present a special lantern to the Empress, this is not only to show concern towards her but also to represent the peace between the two countries."
I nod: "Dong Emperor and the Empress dowager really show goodwill, wait a while."
I sent a servant to call Wu Min Jun, Wu Min Jun was probably sleeping, his face looked really annoyed, and seeing Yan Yu, his face got even worse. I sent him several meaningful glances but he pretended not to see.
Yan Yu seeing Wu Min Jun come in greeted, Wu Min Jun told him to get up and then came up to sit beside me arrogantly, and then spoke to Yan Yu: "I heard that royal brother and the Empress dowager sent a lantern for me? Bring it and let me see."
With Wu Min Jun behaving this way, it will seem like "Princess Changyi" does not have any regard for her home country, I secretly pinched Wu Min Jun, he jumped up and then laughed and added: "I am so grateful...ha ha ha"
Some servants carried in a red round table that had something on it covered with a yellow cloth, when it was removed, it revealed an exquisitely made lantern.
The lantern looked extremely beautiful, with designs made with gold and silver thread, strewn with a string of pearls. The image on it is Xi country's mountain scenery and Dong country's Yangtze river, a place near the border of Xi and Dong. The lantern also exudes a faint rose fragrance. This being released to the horizon on the Spring festival day, along with the other lanterns will be a spectacular sight.
I saw this and thought that royal brother and the Empress dowager are always careful and thoughtful, I was somewhat happy and said: "It is really good."
Wu Min Jun knit his brows and said: "Is it? It's very common in Xi country..."
His words were not yet finished and I secretly pinched his thigh, Wu Min Jun then forced a smile and continued: "In fact, the ones made in Xi may not even compare, ha ha ha ha..."
Yan Yu smiled: "I'm glad the Xi Emperor and Empress like it."
I couldn't bear but ask Yan Yu: "By the way, you are not young, have you not thought about starting a family?"
Yan Yu: "...?"
Probably being asked by the Xi emperor about his personal life made him a bit embarrassed, he showed a strained expression and said: "Dong country has a lot of things going on now, as a general, there are a lot of things to take care of...family matters...gets postponed."
Since it's not because of me, I felt relieved and said: "That is also true, pursuing your career is good, but a man should still get married first."
Yan Yu glanced at Wu Min Jun and said: "Yes"
Yan Yu's expression looking at Wu Min Jun was complex, as he said "Yes.".
Wu Min Jun caught his glimpse and rolled his eyes as if to say "Looking at me for what? I am already married, I urge you to move on already..."
I really could not bear it and hit the table: "Ah ...Empress! What's the matter with you?!"
Wu Min Jun's mannerisms have been very strange since he came in, it was as if someone invaded his territory, he seemed very impatient and gave off an unfriendly vibe.
Wu Min Jun lazily said: "I don't have any problem"
I got angry: "Can't you speak well or something?"
Wu Min Jun smiled and said: "I am the same as always, how come you are getting angry? Since I came here today, you are not happy?"
I was confused and said: "What?!"
Yan Yu: "..."
I saw Yan Yu's face, and suddenly realized that he was probably more bewildered than me, therefore I restrained my anger and said to Yan Yu: "We like the lantern very much, give our many thanks to the Dong Emperor and the Empress dowager."
Yan Yu: "... Alright."
I was still ablaze with anger at Wu Min Jun, I looked at him and felt bothered, but I was not sure what I was angry at and so said: "Empress, you go back."
I did not dare to let him and Yan Yu continue speaking.
Wu Min Jun complied, responded with a faint sound and left. I looked at Yan Yu and saw his helpless expression and said to him: "The Empress has been in a bad mood recently."
Yan Yu looked at me with blame in his eyes: "Xi emperor, you really should not casually throw your temper around."
I: "..."
I'm furious ...