Rebirth of the Return of Chu

Mu Chu felt bored. He looked up at the men's guests at the banquet opposite him, but he did not see the Third Prince from that day. He secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Then he realized that he was too happy too early, and immediately heard Concubine Wang say: "Today I have invited young ladies from various families. I heard that all of them are very talented, so I want to open my eyes today."

Upon hearing Concubine Wang say this, many young ladies at the banquet could no longer hold back and were eager to try. They had come to the banquet today with the intention of showing off themselves.

As soon as they heard there was an opportunity, everyone rushed forward. First, Han Minmin, the daughter of Minister Han, stepped forward and said she wanted to play a piece of music, so everyone listened quietly.

After Han Minmin finished playing the song, Concubine Wang was very satisfied. She turned around and looked at the emperor beside her. The emperor was also very satisfied: "Minister Han has raised a good daughter. Come, give her a reward."

The eunuch next to her immediately came over with a jade ruyi, and Han Minmin immediately kowtowed to express her gratitude and accepted the reward.

Returning to her seat, Mrs. Han couldn't stop smiling.

Then the young ladies from various families rushed to perform. When it was the turn of Gao Shihan, the daughter of the Prime Minister, she was dancing when she heard a loud voice from a boy beside her: "Mr. Gao's daughter is indeed very graceful and elegant. She is indeed from a family of scholars."

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound. Mu Chu suddenly looked up in surprise and saw the third prince Li Wenqing appearing in a swagger. Behind Li Wenqing were several guards carrying a huge box.

After Prime Minister Gao's daughter finished dancing, she waited for the Emperor to give her rewards.

Li Wenqing ordered someone to carry the box to the middle and said, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you, Father and Mother. I hope you will forgive me for coming late."

Concubine Wang was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling. She said lovingly, "Your Majesty, look at this child. He is always making trouble."

Li Wenqing raised his chin and said, "Mother, you are wrongly blaming me."

Then he turned to the guard and said, "Open the box."

After the guards opened the box, everyone looked at the pot of blue chrysanthemums and marveled at its magic.

Li Wenqing said proudly, "Mother, how is it? I can guarantee that the gift I give you is unique. You can't even find a blue flower in my father's imperial garden."

Concubine Wang was very happy and quickly said to the nanny beside her: "Go and arrange for someone to put this flower in my bedroom. I want to see it every day."

The emperor also laughed: "It seems that I have wronged Qing'er. Qing'er, do you have any wishes? Father is happy today, you can make one."

Li Wenqing shook his head: "Father, can I keep it for now? I will ask you for it later."

The emperor laughed out loud: "This brat dares to be clever."

Since Mu Chu has not been in Beijing in recent years, many people do not know her and are secretly guessing the identity of this stunningly beautiful woman.

During the discussion, the emperor suddenly spoke up: "Today is the birthday of the imperial concubine, and the princes and ministers are all here, so I also want to announce a happy event."

This matter was somewhat unexpected. Everyone was guessing what it was. Even Concubine Wang looked expectant.

The emperor paused and said: "The eldest prince Li Wenyu has been found."

Everyone was stunned into silence, even Mu Chu. He had only heard of this name when he was assassinated in Kongling Mountain. He didn't expect that the person who had been missing for many years would suddenly be found.

Everyone was in shock. The cup in Concubine Wang's hand accidentally slipped and fell to the ground, breaking into pieces. Everyone was awakened by the sound of the breaking. Prime Minister Gao was the first to speak: "Congratulations, Your Majesty. Congratulations on the reunion of your father and son."

Others immediately responded: "Congratulations, Your Majesty. Congratulations, Your Majesty."

Concubine Wang's hands were shaking uncontrollably. She looked at the emperor and said softly, "Your Majesty, since the eldest prince has been found, why didn't you tell me in advance? So that I could prepare. This is a big event. How can I combine my birthday with such a big event? I feel guilty."

As she spoke, she shed a few tears with emotion. Everyone praised Concubine Wang for her tolerance and generosity. The Emperor was very happy to hear this and said with a smile: "I also learned about this not long ago. The reason I chose this day is that I want to take advantage of my beloved concubine."

Then he looked at the eunuch next to him and said, "Anshun, go and ask the prince to come over."

Anshun took the order and left.

The people left behind were whispering to each other, each with their own thoughts. Only Li Wenqing had not yet recovered from the shock. He stood there in a daze, unable to utter anything.

Qin Muyun looked at Mu Chu, as if he had something to say to her, but the timing was not right, so he could only hesitate and lower his head.

Not long after Anshun left, he led a young man in brocade clothes over. Everyone's eyes were focused on that man. He was wearing a white robe, and his straight black hair was neatly tied on top of his head. The hair swayed in the wind as he walked. He had a slender figure, a straight waist, delicate and angular facial features, fair and translucent skin, and a black mole at the corner of his eye.

Mu Chu watched him walking towards him, and felt that this person looked familiar, but he had definitely never seen him before, and doubts arose in his heart.

The princes and ministers at the banquet were even more astonished at the eldest prince's beauty, which was delicate yet handsome, gentle yet majestic. The young ladies from all the families were stunned and stared at him in a daze.

He walked to the front and bowed: "Your son greets His Majesty, Father, and Your Majesty the Imperial Concubine."

Then he presented another gift: "This is a birthday gift from your son to the Imperial Concubine. I wish you eternal youth."

An Shun, who was standing by, came forward with the box. When Concubine Wang opened the box, she was stunned instantly. It was a pearl that was much larger than a pigeon egg. It was in excellent condition and priceless.

She nodded and replied, "Your Highness is thoughtful, but I didn't know you were back, so I didn't have time to prepare a gift for you. I will make it up to you one day."

Li Wenyu shook her head: "Thank you for your concern, Madam."

The emperor was grinning from ear to ear. Li Wenyu was arranged to sit in the second seat for male guests, right next to Li Wenqing. Li Wenqing's face looked very ugly, and the teacup in his hand seemed as if he was going to crush it.