Su Qingyao worked hard for several days and finally arranged Chengjue's flower viewing party.

On the day of the Flower Appreciation Banquet, noble ladies from well-known families gathered in the imperial garden, dressed exquisitely. Today was also a very important day for them. If they could become crown princesses, they would have the glory and wealth of their lives.

Su Qingyao was wearing a bright yellow phoenix robe, sitting on the phoenix seat at the top, looking at these noble ladies.

She has sent people to investigate these people more than once. Their family background and appearance are all of good quality, and their family members in the court have no strong rivals for Cheng Jue. Su Qingyao feels that Cheng Jue can choose anyone.

Although Cheng Jue and the future crown princess will not have the same childhood sweethearts relationship as Ye An Si Xu, it would be good for them to slowly develop their relationship if they both have a good impression of each other.

Su Qingyao must send Chengjue to that position. She also knows that the future crown princess is not just a crown princess. She doesn’t know whether Chengjue will have three palaces and six courtyards in the future. Su Qingyao only hopes that Chengjue and the future crown prince will be together. Concubine, never let each other down.

Sitting under Su Qingyao were several concubines who were good friends with Su Qingyao. Concubine Shu, Ji Xinxin, Concubine De, Gu Yunchu, Concubine Wen, Liu Wen'er, Concubine Xiang, Qin Niannian, and Princess Ningle, Yi'an, also came. This shows that the royal family attaches great importance to Chengjue’s marriage.

After Su Qingyao sat down, the wives of the officials led their legitimate daughters over to pay their respects. The ladies all observed the etiquette, for fear of making any mistakes in front of the Queen.

But with his mother by his side, he was not so nervous.

There are exceptions to this, such as Du Wanzhi who came alone.

"Your Majesty, Du Wanzhi, comes to greet the Queen, Concubine Shu, Concubine De, Concubine Wen, Concubine Xiang, and Princess Ning Le." Du Wanzhi, wearing a lavender gauze skirt, knelt on the ground to greet everyone.

The other ladies from aristocratic families looked at Du Wanzhi who was kneeling on the ground, their eyes a little colder.

Su Qingyao had a panoramic view of it all.

She knew about Du Wanzhi's situation. His father, Mr. Du, was a second-rank official in the Ministry of Punishment, and his brother was the top scholar in literature last year and now serves in the Hanlin Academy.

It's just that Du Wanzhi's mother left ten years ago, and both Du Wanzhi and her brother were raised by their father.

Su Qingyao looked at Du Wanzhi who was kneeling on the ground. She felt a little more distressed for some reason, and her tone was much gentler, "Miss Du, there is no need to be polite."

"Your Majesty, thank you, the Empress." Du Wanzhi stood up, lowered his eyes and smiled. This smile fell into the heart of Cheng Jue, who was observing in the dark.

Sensible and polite, with elegant manners, this Miss Du fulfilled all his expectations for a legitimate wife.

Chengjue also noticed the expression on his mother's face, which must be satisfied.

"Your Majesty Cai Jiajia, please see the Queen, ladies and gentlemen, Her Royal Highness Princess Ning Le."

After Du Wanzhi stood up, before he could stand firmly, a noble girl came over to greet him.

Concubine Shu frowned, but she didn't say anything, but she was also a little dissatisfied.

Concubine Xiang rolled her eyes. Sister Yaoer would definitely look down on such a woman.

"Be flat."

After Cai Jiajia got up, she deliberately stood next to Du Wanzhi, with an arrogant look on her face. She didn't know what she was proud of.

When Su Qingyao saw Cai Jiajia, she thought of Zhou Yingxue in the past for some reason and shook her head silently.

"His Royal Highness is here!"

After the eunuch finished speaking, everyone hurriedly knelt down and said, "See Your Highness, Your Highness. May you be blessed and safe."

"My son, I would like to send my regards to my mother." Chengjue wore a bright yellow python robe today and stood in the sunshine with high spirits.

Su Qingyao looked at Chengjue, who was getting more and more handsome, and wondered why so many women wanted to marry him.

"Jue'er, come here." Su Qingyao waved Chengjue closer and pointed to the handful of jade Ruyi next to her.

"This Ruyi jade is rare. It was prepared by your father, the Queen, and your mother for your future princess. If you have a girl you like, give this Ruyi jade to her."

Chengjue picked up the jade Ruyi, felt its weight, raised his eyes and asked, "Is it okay for me to choose anyone?"

Su Qingyao nodded, and Yi An answered, "Your Highness, are you a little embarrassed?"

This sentence actually made the atmosphere less tense.

Chengjue took Yu Ruyi and walked straight to Du Wanzhi and Cai Jiajia.

Cai Jiajia looked like she was destined to win. After all, she was the legitimate daughter of the Minister of War, so she could provide a lot of help to His Royal Highness.

Du Wanzhi lowered his head, as if he already knew the result. Even if he failed, he would be lucky to be able to attend the flower viewing banquet.

Just as she finished thinking about it, she saw Cheng Jue handing Yu Ruyi in front of her.

"See how happy Miss Du is." Yi An smiled.

Only then did Du Wanzhi realize that he had been somewhat rude. He quickly took Yu Ruyi's hand and said with a slight smile to Cheng Jue, "Your Majesty, your Highness, I will forgive you for your discourtesy."

"It doesn't matter." Chengjue smiled warmly and led Du Wanzhi directly to kneel down in front of Su Qingyao.

Su Qingyao's face instantly burst into a smile. She was also satisfied with Du Wanzhi as her daughter-in-law.

"Jue'er, Wanzhi, why don't you go to the Yangxin Palace with me?"

A word of 'Wan Zhi' is enough to show Queen Su Qingyao's recognition of her daughter-in-law.

Chengjue and Du Wanzhi stepped forward and helped Su Qingyao leave the Imperial Garden.

Looking at the backs of the three of them, Concubine Shu and Concubine Wen began to envy them.

"Sister Yao'er is worried about this. Miss Du is really good looking at her." Concubine Wen said with emotion.

"If you are jealous, Wen'er, we will arrange it for Ozawa next month." Concubine Shu joked.

Concubine Wen shrugged, "It's too early." She herself didn't know what kind of woman her son liked.

At the gate of the palace, Li Fuhai sent Chengjue and Du Wanzhi out. Du Wanzhi held the marriage decree given to her and Chengjue by Emperor Yinde in her hand, smiling shyly with her eyes lowered.

"Eunuch Li, please go back first and send Miss Du back alone." Chengjue stood next to Du Wanzhi and said to Li Fuhai.

Li Fuhai bowed respectfully and left. Xiao Dazi had already prepared the carriage, which was the special carriage for Prince Chengjue.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is busy with official duties, so I can just go back by myself."

After Du Wanzhi finished speaking, Chengjue answered, "I'm not busy today."

After that, the two got into the carriage together, and Xiao Dazi drove the carriage towards Du Mansion.

In the carriage, Chengjue and Du Wanzhi sat side by side. Chengjue took out a jade pendant and placed it directly in Du Wanzhi's hand.

"Wanzhi, I have already given the order. With this jade pendant, you can enter and leave the East Palace at will."

Du Wanzhi held the jade pendant in her hand, feeling a little at a loss. She didn't expect that His Highness the Crown Prince would be so considerate to her.

"Don't think it's expensive. We still have two years until our wedding. It's good to see each other often."

Du Wanzhi and Cheng Jue are the same age, they are both just thirteen years old. Two years later, when Du Wanzhi is of age, it will not be too late to get married.

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