The daughter of the emperor was reborn and was spoiled by the sickly prince.

"Then why can't they be together?" Thinking of another possibility, Qinghe immediately became furious, "Could it be that he is now very successful and wants to become a royal relative?"

Qinghe even wondered that the emperor required all members of the royal family to go this time, maybe he wanted to choose a concubine for Gu Mingzhao.

Seeing that Qinghe had misunderstood, Liao Qinglan quickly explained: "No, I just feel it's not suitable. I just want to be with one person for the rest of my life. With his current status, I'm afraid he's not a good match."

Qinghe was speechless.

If that person was just Liao Qinglan's teacher Gu Mingzhao, given the power of the Prime Minister's Mansion, this would not be an excessive request.

But with his current power, talking about being together for the rest of his life is undoubtedly a luxury.

"Qinglan, are you willing to give up?" Qinghe looked at Liao Qinglan with heartache and asked softly.

"The reality is before us. It's not a question of whether I'm willing to give it up or not. For me, suitability is the most important thing." Liao Qinglan said with a wry smile.

Qinghe held her hand and comforted her: "I just hope that the choices you make are in accordance with your heart."

Liao Qinglan felt warm in her heart and thought it was worth it to have a friend like Qinghe in her life.

*

After the autumnal equinox, it is time for autumn hunting.

Cheng Yunxiang brought Nanny Fang over early in the morning to see if Liao Qinglan had packed up.

"I heard that Mr. Wang will be returning to the capital today, so I brought Nanny Fang to dress you up. I guarantee you will be a bright star today."

Cheng Yunxiang pushed Liao Qinglan in front of the mirror and said with a smile.

Seeing that her mother also mistakenly thought that she had some relationship with Wang Tingzhi, Liao Qinglan couldn't help but laugh: "Mother, you misunderstood. Wang Tingzhi and I have nothing to do with each other. There is no need to dress up specially."

Cheng Yunxiang thought her daughter was just shy and smiled even more: "I understand, I understand. Even if it's not for him, you haven't attended a banquet for so long, so of course you have to dress up nicely and outdo everyone else."

Liao Qinglan stared at herself in the mirror.

It is the face of a girl who has not yet reached marriage age, pretty and delicate. No matter when, she is very confident about her appearance.

But her mind has gone through many vicissitudes of life and she is no longer a fifteen-year-old girl.

Those eyes seemed to have experienced the baptism of time, as calm as an ancient well, without any trace of the girl's agility and liveliness.

"Mother, I'm going to accompany the Queen, there's no need for this."

"You must not lose face in front of the Empress. Just sit back and leave it to Nanny Fang."

After saying that, Cheng Yunxiang motioned for Nanny Fang to come forward.

Nanny Fang comforted her, "Don't worry, young lady. I will definitely dress you up properly and outstandingly!"

Seeing that her mother was determined to achieve her goal, Liao Qinglan had no choice but to nod in agreement.

Nanny Fang was very skilled and in no time she had taken care of her hair, tying it into a bun, making her look noble and dignified.

Her hair was adorned with a few delicate velvet flowers and hairpins, showing her cuteness at this age.

Next is choosing clothes.

Cheng Yunxiang specially made several luxurious dresses, but Liao Qinglan politely declined them all.

She chose a royal blue dress, which looked very low-key and steady.

Cheng Yunxiang frowned: "This dress is a bit too plain."

"Mother, I will be by the Queen's side. If I dress too brightly, I will be seen as stealing the show."

Cheng Yunxiang was so focused on helping Liao Qinglan make a splash that he forgot about this.

"Lan'er has really grown up. She is more thoughtful than me as a mother." Cheng Yunxiang looked at her with eyes full of pride and approval.

She dressed in a low-key manner and got on the carriage with Liao Zhendong to the royal enclosure.

The Royal Paddock occupies an entire hilltop, with vast terrain, undulating hills, and a vast field extending to the horizon.

The autumn sun shines on the land, and its golden light interweaves with the yellow leaves, making it appear colorful.

At the foot of the mountain, a majestic palace is built against the mountain, with red walls and green tiles, shining brightly.

The palace is surrounded by shady vegetation and fragrant flowers, which adds a unique charm.

As the prime minister, Liao Zhendong was naturally arranged to stay in a courtyard very close to the emperor.

The carriage slowly drove into the palace and finally stopped in front of the courtyard arranged in advance.

After Liao Qinglan got off the car, she looked around and saw that quite a few people had gathered around her, all of them important officials in the court and their relatives.

Everyone knew each other, and when they saw Liao Zhendong and his daughter arriving, they all came forward to greet them.

Liao Zhendong was socializing with his colleagues, and Liao Qinglan was also chatting with some familiar ladies.

As time went by, more and more people gathered at the palace.

Everyone was chatting or drinking tea, waiting for the arrival of the Emperor and Empress.

Finally, the sound of drums and music came from afar, accompanied by the sound of horse hooves and the noise of the crowd.

The emperor's golden carriage slowly drove into the palace.

The car body is carved with golden dragon patterns, shining with dazzling light.

Around the carriage, the imperial guards, wearing armor and holding spears, stood solemnly on both sides, looking imposing.

After the carriage stopped, the curtain was gently lifted and Li Zheng walked out first.

He was wearing a dragon robe, a golden crown on his head, and his steps were steady and powerful.

His piercing eyes swept across everyone, and the oppressive feeling of an emperor made people dare not look directly at him.

When he came out, the curtain was still not drawn.

Everyone was surprised to find that the person following behind was not the queen, but a tall and handsome man.

The man was wearing a blue prince's suit, the hem of his clothes fluttering in the wind, and his posture was upright, making him look elegant and noble.

He had an extraordinarily handsome face, delicate features, and was extremely handsome, without a single trace of femininity.

He followed Li Zheng calmly, neither fawning nor reserved, showing a demeanor that was not easily disturbed by honor or disgrace.

Everyone gasped.

I never expected that the King of Qin could ride in the same carriage with Your Majesty!

This honor is even more honorable than that of a queen.

Everyone once again realized the meaning of the four words "the utmost honor and favor".

Some of the female members of the family, who had never seen the King of Qin, had already begun to ask in a low voice who this man was.

Just as everyone was talking, Queen Wang stepped down from another carriage at the back.

The queen had a noble temperament and elegant manners. Her gaze lingered on Gu Mingzhao for a moment, as if she was thinking about something.

But he soon put on a polite smile and signaled everyone not to be polite.

Gu Mingzhao and Queen Wang followed Li Zheng on the left and right, heading towards the main hall.

After the three of them stood still, Li Zheng's loud and majestic voice echoed over the palace.

"My dear nobles, the world is peaceful and tranquil now. This is a blessing for the royal family! According to the custom, I will hold an autumn hunt in the West Mountain Paddock. I would also like to formally introduce Qin Wang Gu Mingzhao to you here. He is young and promising, wise and brave, and is my capable general. I specially invite him to come with me to join us in this grand event!"

As soon as the emperor finished speaking, everyone looked at Gu Mingzhao in awe.

Unexpectedly, this young prince would not only become the first king of a different surname in Dayin, but also receive such high praise from the emperor.

In the future, he will be able to change the situation in the court with ease.

The emperor continued, "Everyone has been traveling a long way today, so take a break first. Tomorrow morning, the autumn hunt will officially begin."

After the emperor finished speaking, he returned to his palace.

As soon as he left, the scene immediately became lively.