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

Chapter 338 Taking the Initiative, Seducing This Man

Lou Suyi looked at Murong and suddenly remembered the expression on his face when he saw the golden carriage that day.

She said it was interesting, and his expression was a little strange at the time.

Now she understood that he was secretly laughing at her for being ignorant.

The harpoon is a toy that children like, but she had never seen one before, which explains why he seemed hesitant to speak that day.

Thinking about how she had embarrassed herself, she suddenly became somewhat unhappy.

Just as she was about to give Murong a sour look, Ji Qing took out a beautiful revolving lantern and handed it to her: "This is a gift that His Majesty specially picked out for Your Highness outside the palace. His Majesty also said that although it is the little prince's birthday, Your Highness's gift should not be missing."

Murong raised an eyebrow slightly. He hadn't said that; Ji Qing had exaggerated.

Lou Suying, having received a bribe, instantly changed her sour face to a smile: "Your Majesty is very kind."

The concubines who came to celebrate the birthday arrived at Xianfu Palace one after another, and saw Murong and Lou Suyi with little Muchen in a warm and happy scene.

They looked like a beautiful family, and if the man weren't their man, they could still appreciate the idyllic scene.

But it makes people angry just looking at it now.

Consort De was the first to step forward and pay her respects to Murong and Lou Suyi. Then she lingered by Murong's side and made an invitation: "Spring is here, Your Majesty, would you like to accompany me for a stroll in the garden later?"

Since it's impossible to expect Murong to take the initiative towards her, she can take the initiative herself.

She's a time-traveling woman; she refuses to believe she can't win over an ancient man.

Thinking this way, she was suddenly filled with enthusiasm.

"Today is Chen'er's birthday, and I am too busy to attend." Murong refused directly.

This time, Consort De was not discouraged. She had made up her mind that she would take the initiative and win over this man.

"Then, Your Majesty, could you accompany me to admire the flowers tomorrow?" Consort De asked to herself.

Tomorrow is her birthday, wouldn't it be right for Murong to spend time with her?
Murong, however, was oblivious to romance and said in a low voice, "If my beloved concubine wishes to stroll through the garden, she can ask one of her servants to accompany her. I am busy."

Consort De cursed inwardly.

Even the busiest person needs leisure time, right? He just doesn't want to spend time with her. If Lou Suyi asked him to accompany her, wouldn't he be happy to?

"They can indeed accompany me, but I prefer Your Majesty to accompany me on a stroll through the garden. Your Majesty, please grant my request. Since Your Majesty ascended the throne, you have never accompanied me on a stroll through the garden alone even once," Consort De said coquettishly, tugging at Murong's sleeve.

She was beautiful and charming, and she was making a point of being friendly. If it were a normal man, he would definitely fall for her act.

But Murong was no ordinary man. He was not used to women acting coquettishly towards him, so he pulled back his sleeve and said in a low voice, "Jiqing, tomorrow you will accompany Consort De to stroll in the garden."

The Empress is still here, and he didn't even accompany Lou Suyi to stroll in the garden. What kind of behavior is it to accompany Consort De to stroll in the garden first?
Consort De was surprised that Murong would push her to Ji Qing. Her eyes darkened. "Can't Your Majesty keep me company personally? I just want Your Majesty to accompany me once. Is that too much to ask?"

The onlookers found this scene strange; Consort De would actually lower herself to act coquettishly towards His Majesty, and she wasn't afraid of being rejected in public and losing face.

No one present was as shameless as Consort De.

Then look at Consort De. Even though she was rejected by His Majesty, she still continued to pester him. Her shamelessness was astonishing.

Not to mention others who were surprised, Lou Suyi also felt that Consort De seemed to have changed her personality.

Consort De used to be very arrogant, but now she actually takes the initiative to woo Murong. It's only because she met Murong, who is so clueless about romance. If it were any other man, how could he resist Consort De's passionate offensive?
"Consort De, today is Chen'er's first birthday. Can you please stop being unreasonable?" Murong said patiently.

Consort De almost lost her composure.

Is this even a normal man? What man could remain unmoved when a beautiful woman throws herself at him? Even the most clueless man wouldn't act like Murong, would he?
She threw a powerful punch, but it hit cotton, failing to create the slightest ripple.

"I only like Your Majesty too much and wanted Your Majesty to spend some time with me. It is I who have offended Your Majesty and I know my sins." Consort De retreated to the side in sorrow. Lou Suyi began to feel sorry for Consort De, who was so humble, but looking at Murong, the man's expression did not change at all. His attention was on the child, and he did not look at Consort De even once.

So, Consort De was just throwing herself at a blind man; Murong is such a difficult man to please.

Even with beauties like Consort De offering their charms, she didn't react. Being a concubine of the Murong clan must be really tough.

After that, Consort De, not wanting to be left out, would often stare at Murong with a resentful look in her eyes.

She thought this would enhance her presence, but Murong seemed oblivious and stopped giving her even a glance.

Afterwards, Empress Dowager Chen arrived, and all the concubines presented Xiao Muchen with his birthday gifts. Murong then had Xiao Muchen perform the traditional "grasping ceremony" (a traditional Chinese custom where children choose their first birthday presents).

Lou Suyi was also curious about what her son would grab.

There were many things placed in front, including books, weapons, gold ingots, rulers, jade ruyi, and so on.

Murong released the child's hand: "Chen'er, go and choose what you want."

Xiao Muchen wobbled to the book, looked at other things, then turned back to Lou Suyi and asked her to hug him.

Upon seeing this, everyone burst into laughter.

Lou Suyi had no choice but to lead the child forward: "There are so many things, take whatever you want."

Xiao Muchen looked to the left, then to the right, seemingly overwhelmed by the choices.

Lou Suyi simply let go of the child and let him choose whatever he wanted.

She had just returned to Murong's side when she heard him whisper, "Interesting."

Lou Suyi followed Xiao Muchen's gaze and saw her son pick up the seal.

"Is he thinking of pursuing a career in literature?" Lou Suyi asked with a smile.

Murong glanced at her deeply but said nothing.

Empress Dowager Chen also seemed to be deep in thought.

Lou Suyi, unaware of what these two important figures were thinking, looked at Jinshu with a questioning gaze.

Jinshu shook her head and remained silent.

Lou Suyi looked at the others, wondering what they were thinking; their expressions were all a bit strange.

The son only took a seal, so what were these people thinking? Why were their expressions so solemn?

After the first birthday ceremony, everyone dispersed.

Lou Suyi, who had been holding back for a long time, immediately grabbed Jinshu and asked, "Does the seal have any hidden meaning?"

It seems that Empress Dowager Chen put this up temporarily; she didn't think the seal had any special significance.

Jinshu whispered to Lou Suyi, "Isn't the jade seal His Majesty uses a type of seal?"

Lou Suyi: ...

Jinshu knew that her master had not connected the two things at all, but everyone else had.

"That's quite an association," Lou Suyi muttered to herself.

Okay, she was too naive; she didn't realize a seal could represent the imperial seal. But Xiao Muchen was only a one-year-old child; even if he picked up the seal casually, it didn't mean anything.

I'm afraid the other concubines might have wild ideas.