Chapter 461

Liu Wan Ting first proudly looked at Xia Yu Yan and Wu Yue Er before walking in front of Empress Dowager Zhou with a happy expression. She looked up at Empress Dowager Zhou and revealed a faint smile.

"Empress Dowager, Wan 'er specially prepared a beautiful song for Empress Dowager. It's called 《Song of Birds and Fragrance of Flowers》. It's a famous song that has been lost for a long time. Legend has it that when this song is played beautifully, you can smell the faint fragrance of flowers and it can even attract the singing of birds. Wan' er specially practiced it for a long time."

After she said this, Xia Yu Yan and Wu Yue Er both pursed their lips and revealed looks of disdain.

Just based on her frivolous and flamboyant appearance, the Empress Dowager also looked down on her!

Empress Dowager Zhou smiled as she pulled Liu Wan Ting's hand. She stroked her hair and placed a pearl hairpin in her hair.

"Good child, this widow understands your filial piety, but this widow is a bit tired today. I'll summon you to the palace to play the zither for this widow another day."

Liu Wan Ting's eyes popped open and she was instantly stunned.

She had carefully prepared a zither song, but the Empress Dowager did not even want to listen to it?

"Empress Dowager ….." How could she let go of this rare chance, she still wanted to say something.

Su Jin had already cut her off, "Miss Wan 'er, it is already quite late. The Empress Dowager has just recovered from her illness and needs to rest for two hours at this time every day. If you want to play the zither for the Empress Dowager, there will be chances in the future. The Empress Dowager will summon you to the palace again, so why are you in such a rush?"

Liu Wan Ting's face turned red and she was stunned like a wooden chicken.

Xia Yu Yan reminded her, "Little sister Wan 'er, you still haven't thanked the Empress Dowager for her grace."

"Wan 'er thanks the Empress Dowager." Liu Wan Ting's nails dug deep into her palms and she was so angry that she almost spat out blood.

Empress Dowager Zhou waved her hand for Xia Yu Yan to come closer. She also helped her put on a hairpin and said with a smile, "This widow is tired, I can't compare to you young girls. Ding Yuan Princess, help this widow send these three girls out of the palace."

After saying this, she slowly stood up from the chair and said, "Emperor, send this widow back."

Mo Chuan's deep eyes flashed, "Yes, mother."

He supported Empress Dowager Zhou as they walked step by step into the Peaceful Life Palace.

The three young girls behind him reluctantly watched his tall and straight back slowly disappear from their sight. The excitement, excitement, and secret joy they had before entering the palace had all disappeared. What replaced it was a sense of loss.

Their wish to enter the palace to serve the Emperor might never come true again.

"Ladies, please."

Chen Ning knew that Empress Dowager Zhou had something to say to Mo Chuan and didn't want her to hear it, so she sent her away.

Hearing this, Wu Yue Er and Liu Wan Ting couldn't help glaring at her, their hearts filled with hate.

Although they knew Chen Ning's identity, they couldn't help feeling jealous of her.

Especially when they saw that the Emperor's gaze always seemed to linger on her body, intentionally or unintentionally. Both of their hearts were filled with all sorts of emotions.

Xia Yu Yan's attitude towards Chen Ning was much friendlier. Especially after hearing Chen Ning's mountaineering poem, her feelings towards Chen Ning could only be described as "admiration".

It was like looking up at a high mountain, yearning for it.

"Princess Consort, Yu Yan's words have offended you before, I hope you don't take offense."