Five years after her death, she awoke on the dragon bed.

Chapter 251 Taking her out of the palace
When Empress Dowager Chen saw Lou Suying's clumsy appearance, her eyes lit up with laughter. She stepped forward to help Lou Suying put on the phoenix crown and couldn't help but pinch her rosy cheeks, showing great affection: "The Empress is born with a beautiful face, and after wearing the phoenix crown, she looks dignified and elegant. She is truly a beauty of unparalleled grace."

What's most remarkable is that the emperor finally figured it out and actually knew how to please women.

Originally, everyone was secretly laughing at Su Yi for not being valued by the emperor, but now they all have to slap themselves in the face.
She also knew that people were opportunistic. Su Yi had no family backing her up, so everyone thought that Su Yi's position as empress was unstable. But today the emperor gave Su Yi enough respect and enough confidence, so no one would dare to look down on Su Yi in the future.

The atmosphere immediately became lively when Emperor Murong arrived.

Furthermore, Murong gave Lou Suying the utmost respect as Empress, which made all the noblewomen fawn over her. This obvious change in attitude even amazed Lou Suying herself.

Before Murong arrived, these noble ladies of the capital did not show their disdain on their faces, but they only spoke to Empress Dowager Chen and treated her, the empress, as if she were invisible.

After Murong appeared, he presented her with a magnificent phoenix crown, and the attitudes of these people instantly changed 360 degrees.

No wonder it is said that the women in the harem live by the emperor's favor, which means everything. But she did not like that her honor and disgrace, rise and fall, were entirely tied to a man.

Lou Suying was also a woman of strong temper. When these noble ladies tried to talk to her, she was cold and refused to say a word.

Everyone knows perfectly well that they were the ones who looked down on the Empress first, and the Empress was simply retaliating in kind.

Even Murong noticed Lou Suying's cold attitude. He asked Lou Suying, "Is there anyone who made the Empress unhappy on her birthday?"

Upon hearing the emperor's words, everyone present held their breath.

If the emperor takes a liking to Lou Suyi, then a single word from Lou Suyi could very well lead to her family being treated coldly by His Majesty.

Lou Suyi chuckled: "It's not that His Majesty is too late. I thought His Majesty wasn't coming. I'm sure everyone here also thought His Majesty couldn't find the time to come."

She only hinted at it briefly, but everyone present knew what was going on, including Murong.

Murong's expression turned cold: "Today is the Empress's birthday, and no matter how busy I am, I will make time to be with her. Since someone has upset the Empress, today's birthday banquet is over. I will take the Empress out of the palace to relax."

After he finished speaking, he looked at Empress Dowager Chen and asked, "Mother, would you like to go out of the palace for a walk together?"

Empress Dowager Chen, being perceptive, quickly said, "Your Majesty, please go. I prefer to stay in the palace. Oh, by the way, would you like me to help you take care of Chen'er?"

She wanted the emperor and empress to have some time alone, as the child would distract them.

"Your Majesty, shall we take Chen'er out to broaden his horizons?" Lou Suyi said enthusiastically.

Since entering the palace, she had only visited Yiyuan twice and had not left the palace for a stroll since. At this moment, she could hardly hide her happiness.

“It’s your birthday today, so you get to decide.” Murong had no objections.

And so, the emperor, empress, and their family of three left behind all the concubines and noblewomen in the harem and disappeared from everyone's sight.

As soon as the family of three left, Empress Dowager Chen's face darkened: "Su Yi is my personally chosen daughter-in-law. I value her highly, and so does the Emperor. I thought you all were worldly-wise, but I didn't expect you to be so short-sighted."

Everyone fell silent, listening quietly to Empress Dowager Chen's admonition.

Empress Dowager Chen lectured for a full quarter of an hour before letting everyone go home.

After all, the birthday celebrant had left the palace to enjoy himself, so there was no need for the birthday banquet to continue. Once Empress Dowager Chen and her entourage had gone far away, Consort De, feeling utterly frustrated and with no one to confide in, pulled Consort Ning aside to speak: "Consort Hui even feigned illness to try and snatch His Majesty from the Empress, but she still couldn't outmaneuver her. I must say, the Empress is truly capable!"

Although she had long seen through Murong's feelings for Lou Suyi, she was still dealt a blow today.

"Your Majesty and the Empress are husband and wife, and today is the Empress's birthday. How could Your Majesty put the Empress in an embarrassing situation because of Consort Hui? Your Majesty is a man who values ​​the big picture and would not do such an absurd thing." Consort Ning smiled slightly.

After seeing off Princess Guangyi, Consort Tao saw Consort Ning and Consort De coming out together and sighed, "The Empress is truly capable. Although Consort Hui is favored, she is still a step behind the Empress."

Consort De wholeheartedly agreed: "Exactly! Consort Hui boasts of being the most favored concubine in the harem, yet she overestimates herself and tries to snatch someone away from the Empress. Isn't that just asking for humiliation?"

Upon hearing this, Consort Ning slowed her pace: "Sister, please don't speak of Consort Hui like that. If it gets to Consort Hui's ears, she might become hostile towards you."

"I've never gotten along with her, so what's there to be afraid of?" Consort De said dismissively.

Seeing that she was stubborn, Consort Ning did not try to persuade her any further.

She sat in the palanquin and said to Consort De, "Sister, you should also go back and rest early. I'll head back first."

Seeing this, Consort Tao said, "I'll go sit in my sister's palace for a while."

The harem is so boring. It's almost impossible to see her husband. She can't miss the chance to pass the time with someone she can talk to.

Seeing this, Consort De also joined in the fun: "I'll also go and sit in my sister's palace for a while."

Lou Suyue chimed in, "Can I go?"

It must be said that Consort Ning was very popular in the harem. Everyone hit it off and went to Jingren Palace, where Consort Ning lived, making it quite lively for a time.

Consort Li arrived at Xianfu Palace after everyone had left. She was ill and, fearing that Empress Dowager Chen would dislike her, she deliberately chose to come when there were fewer people around.

When Granny Fan told her that Murong had taken Lou Suyi out of the palace to play, she was not surprised.

Even when Lou Suying first entered the palace, she viewed Lou Suying as a rival in love. Now that she is the Empress, it is only natural that Murong values ​​her.

She handed the carefully selected birthday gift to Granny Fan: "This is a birthday gift I prepared for Her Majesty the Empress. Please give it to Her Majesty the Empress."

Granny Fan accepted the gift with both hands: "When Your Highness returns, this old servant will give the birthday gift to Your Highness."

Consort Li was relieved. Although Granny Fan asked her to stay a little longer, she excused herself and left, citing feeling unwell.

Meanwhile, after Murong led Su Yi upstairs to Xianfu Palace, she boarded the carriage that had been prepared beforehand.

"Your Majesty had already prepared the carriage?" Lou Suyi was a little surprised.

Ji Qing continued, "Last night, Your Majesty asked me what Her Majesty the Empress liked best. I guessed that Her Majesty might like to travel outside the palace, so I suggested to Your Majesty that she go out of the palace."

After all, she had been staying in the palace for a long time, and the Empress loved excitement, so she would definitely be happy to go out and have fun.

"Jiqing, you really know me. I haven't been out of the palace for a long time." Lou Suying's eyes showed longing.