The music rose once again. Not knowing if it was an illusion, everyone felt that the music seemed to be more cheerful. It seemed that Gong Che's return not only excited the Empress, he was also very popular. Everyone in the palace welcomed his return!
Su Miaolan began to dance to the music. At this moment, she was incomparably glad that she knew how to dance. Because this was the only way she could show off her figure to her heart's content.
From what she knew, Gong Che was twenty one years old. Not to mention concubines, he didn't even have a tongfang! It was very likely that he was still inexperienced … So she was very confident that as long as she entered the Crown Prince's palace and became the Crown Prince's first woman, the Crown Prince would definitely be deeply attracted to her. At that time, she would firmly grasp his heart and not give any other woman a chance!
But how could she have known that Gong Che was currently sitting beside GongYimo. The Empress, who was on the right, would occasionally pull him aside to say something and praise Su Miaolan's dance. As for Gong Che, he was watching Su Miaolan's spinning figure. All his attention was on GongYimo who was on his left!
At this moment, he really wanted his Empress Mother to stop talking to him. But he had just returned. In a moment of excitement, his Empress Mother would definitely not let him off.
But he also really wanted to talk to Mo 'er. It had been three years. A year ago, he wasn't sure if that person was her or not. But now, she was really sitting on his left. It made him really want to hug her and kiss her!
Gong Che once again lowered his eyelids. After such a long time, he finally discovered his own abnormality. Every time he thought of Mo 'er, his eyes would turn scarlet red! So now that he wanted to disguise himself, he couldn't let Mo 'er find out.
But he was very puzzled. Why did Mo 'er seem to have known about it a long time ago when he only found out about it in the past few years?
She … really understood him very well …
Thinking of this, he couldn't control the desire in his heart. He didn't even hear the Empress' voice.
"Che, Che?"
The Empress looked at him strangely.
"En?"
Gong Che suddenly regained his senses and looked at the Empress. However, the Empress gave him a displeased look.
"Stunned?" The Empress covered her mouth and laughed. "Since you've been captivated by Miss Su's dance, then you have to fulfill your promise. If the reward is too little, Imperial Mother won't be satisfied!"
Hearing this, Su Miaolan shyly lowered her head. Just now, she had danced very seriously. She was confident that the Crown Prince's heart would be moved!
God knows, Gong Che didn't notice what she was dancing at all. All his attention was firmly glued to GongYimo. Who knew that she would finish dancing so quickly?
Gong Che smiled. He glanced at GongYimo from the corner of his eyes and saw that she seemed to be in a good mood. He could not help but sigh at this heartless little thing.
"Miss Su's dancing is indeed amazing. I'll give you a box of pearls, a natural jade pendant, and a pair of Southern Sea purple gold dangling ornaments … Oh right, I've recently obtained a pair of cloud orchid brocade. It's just right for Miss Su's outstanding charm."
Not to mention how precious the things Gong Che casually mentioned were, just the cloud orchid brocade was enough to make people gasp in amazement!
Many of the noblewomen present revealed an envious expression. These women thought a little more. It was said that water could make money. It seemed that the Crown Prince had accumulated a lot of wealth through this canal! Thinking of this, they felt that the Crown Prince's position was stable. No matter if it was his bearing, appearance, or status, he was a rare good man in this world!
As for the cloud orchid brocade, who didn't know that it was the third best brocade in the world?
Only Yuheng had it. Moreover, it was only produced a hundred bolts a year. In addition, the two countries had not officially announced the imperial edict for trade. Even if you had money, you couldn't buy it!
Su Miaolan was pleasantly surprised. Her cheeks blushed and she quickly thanked him!
At this time, the Empress said somewhat sourly, "Ai, as expected, the son has grown up and can't be controlled by his mother. Che, your Imperial Mother doesn't even have clothes made of cloud orchid brocade. You're so biased."
Hearing this, Su Miaolan quickly said, "Your Highness's reward is too great. This subject's daughter doesn't dare to accept this cloud orchid brocade."
Gong Che smiled. "I said I'll reward you, so I'll reward you. You deserve it." As he spoke, he said to the Empress, "Cloud orchid brocade is indeed valuable. However, this subject's son has a bolt of cloud orchid brocade. It's specially for Imperial Mother!"
His words made everyone even more surprised. If it was only a hundred bolts of cloud orchid brocade a year, then it would be fine! However, cloud orchid brocade was even rarer. There were only twenty bolts a year. Even in the imperial harem of Yuheng, it was a great honor for the concubines to have a dress made of cloud orchid brocade.
A woman smiled and said, "Your Highness is really considerate. You can even obtain the second and third most valuable material in the world. It's a pity that we've only heard of its beauty but have never seen it. I wonder if we'll have the fortune to see it?"
Gong Che said gently, "Madam, you're exaggerating. How can I be biased? Everyone present today will be rewarded! "
As soon as he said this, everyone knelt down in surprise.
"Thank you, Crown Prince, for your reward!"
It had to be said that Gong Che was really becoming more and more mature. When he returned this time, he specially brought these things that could please women so that the Empress could gain face. Didn't he see that the Empress was grinning from ear to ear?
She was so happy that she suddenly saw GongYimo sitting alone at the side. Now that her son had let go of that obsession, she also found GongYimo pleasing to the eye. She hurriedly said.
"Che ah, you haven't said what gift you brought for Mo 'er!"
Everyone present was silent for a moment. They also wanted to know what Gong Che would give GongYimo. They wondered if it could be compared to the priceless Yun Jin.
GongYimo also smiled and winked at Gong Che. "That's right, Crown Prince gege. If you give too little, I, your imperial sister, won't accept it!"
Her playful appearance was so cute that Gong Che almost couldn't control himself!
He lowered his eyes and said in a low voice, "Imperial sister's gift is naturally special. Later, I will personally give it to you."
When he said this, because his eyes were lowered, he seemed a little cold. The Empress finally believed that Gong Che had really let go, so they ignored the word "special".
GongYimo didn't mind whether he was cold or not. She giggled and said, "Then I, your imperial sister, will look forward to it!"
At this time, Su Miaolan also returned to her seat. She raised her head and puffed out her chest, feeling the envy from all directions. She became even more proud because this was the glory brought by her fiancé.
However, she also regretted something. The reason why GongYimo had a special place in the Crown Prince's heart was because only GongYimo helped the Crown Prince during his most difficult time. Unfortunately, at that time, Gong Che almost lost his position as Crown Prince. So, whether it was her or her family, they didn't dare to step in and missed a good opportunity.
Who knew that he would be able to make a comeback?
As the saying goes, adding flowers to embroidery is not as good as providing charcoal in snowy weather. However, she was confident that as long as she became the Crown Prince's consort, she would definitely win back the Crown Prince's heart! She wouldn't give a single shred of it to others!
After Su Miaolan's performance, the Empress arranged for singing and dancing. Today was a good day, so she couldn't help but drink a few more cups.
After thirty cups of wine, Gong Che finally felt relieved when he saw that his mother didn't talk to him anymore. He mustered up his courage and said to GongYimo.
"It's been a few years since we last met. How has imperial sister been?"
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