Do You Know?: Rule the World

"Just rest assured, my dear sister."

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A few days later, the first snow of this winter arrived unexpectedly.

Goose-feather-like snowflakes fluttered down from the gray sky, and there was no sign of stopping until noon.

Zhao Mansion, backyard.

Hua Lan sat on the soft couch, silver needles flying in her hands, and a cute little tiger gradually appeared before her eyes.

The snow was falling outside the window, making her eyes and eyebrows look even more gentle.

Liu Ge'er is about to turn one year old, so as the eldest sister, she naturally wants to show some love to him.

"The lady's hands are becoming more and more skillful. Look, these eyes are even made with gold thread."

"When we have brothers and sisters in the future, I wonder how much they will be loved when they wear clothes made by the lady herself." Cai Zan stood aside and said with a smile.

Hualan's lips curled up slightly, and she couldn't help but feel excited.

At this time, a servant from the front yard hurried to the outside of the wing room and said breathlessly: "Madam, someone is coming from the palace!"

"What?" Hua Lan put down her embroidery immediately after hearing this.

Sitting upright in front of the bronze mirror, she quickly tidied her appearance with the help of Cai Zan, lifted the hem of her skirt, straightened her back, and walked towards the main hall with dignified steps.

"I am Sheng, your humble servant, and I am honored to meet you, sir." Hua Lan bowed respectfully, and there was nothing wrong with her.

The eunuch, wearing a crimson palace robe and a tall black hat, took a look at Hua Lan and said with a smile, "Madam Sheng, there is no need to be so polite."

"The Emperor has issued an official order. Lord Zhao and his family are invited to the palace at noon tomorrow to admire the plum blossoms in Kunning Hall and taste the Empress's plum blossom pastries together."

Hua Lan was shocked when she heard this, but she remained respectful. "Your Highness, I thank you for your grace, Your Majesty."

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Chapter 80 Hualand's Reward

After sending the eunuch away, Hualan was still in shock and couldn't recover for a long time.

The pair of almond-shaped eyes that were usually the most lively had lost their luster at this moment.

"Madam..." Cai Zan stood beside her and reminded her softly.

After her long, curled eyelashes trembled a few times, Hua Lan came back to her senses, with a dazed look still in her eyes.

"Cai Zan, was I dreaming just now?"

Cai Zan smiled and helped Hua Lan walk towards the wing room. "How could that be? I'm afraid the palace eunuchs haven't left Hanlin Lane yet."

"Oh my God, what a blessing this is!"

Hua Lan covered half of her face with a handkerchief, her heart beating slightly, and even her steps became lighter.

In her opinion, if Sheng Hong and Wang Ruofu knew about this, they would definitely go to the ancestral temple to burn three incense sticks for their ancestors.

Wait until dusk falls.

When Zhao Han returned from the military camp, Hua Lan helped him take off his coat while telling him the whole story.

"I didn't expect that the emperor and the queen would actually take this matter so seriously."

Zhao Han spoke softly, his mind unable to help but recall the day when he first met Empress Cao in Wenhua Palace.

"Sir, what kind of clothes should I wear tomorrow? What kind of hair bun should I wear? What kind of jewelry should I wear?"

Hualan's face was rosy, and there was joy in the corners of her eyes and eyebrows.

Zhao Han put his arm around her slender waist and said with a smile, "My lady is dignified and graceful, so whatever you wear will look good on you."

"Sir, please don't praise me. This is my first time in the palace, so I must not lose my manners."

As she spoke, Hua Lan lowered her head and pretended to straighten Zhao Han's clothes.

The corners of his mouth rose slightly, and he thought to himself: Those palace etiquettes that my grandmother had taken so much trouble to teach me.

Now, it finally comes in handy.

When night falls, the red candles burn brightly and the curtains hang low.

Needless to say, it was a tender night.

The next morning, the maids began to sweep the snow in the yard. The sound of bamboo brooms scraping across the bluestone slabs was particularly crisp.

In the side room, Hua Lan looked at her slightly swollen knees, and couldn't help but think of how she kneeled on the brocade mattress last night. Her jade-like cheeks quickly turned red.

Take a concubine! There can't be no more concubines in the mansion!

After a few days, he asked his mother to help find a suitable and virtuous girl to marry into the house.

"Girl, put some medicine on first."

After Cai Zan finished speaking, she turned around and took out a small emerald green porcelain bottle from a carved wooden cabinet on the side.

When Hualan saw this thing, the blush on her face suddenly deepened, and even her earlobes were stained a light pink.

"Hurry up." Hua Lan lowered her eyelashes and said in a low voice.

Cai Zan nodded repeatedly.

As noon approached, Hualan had been sitting in front of the bronze mirror for a long time.

But today she was wearing a Xiangfei-colored brocade robe, her hair was tied up in a high bun, dotted with a few pearl flowers, and her face was lightly powdered, which made her look more charming and dignified than usual.

After everything was ready, a carriage slowly drove away from the gate of Zhao's house and headed straight for the imperial palace.

Inside the carriage, the brocade curtain moved slightly.

Seeing Hua Lan clutching her sleeves, a little nervous, Zhao Han chuckled and said, "The emperor is very kind and benevolent, and the queen is also kind and friendly. There is no need to be so reserved."

Upon hearing this, Hua Lan's expression eased slightly and she slowly loosened her sleeves.

"If you hadn't been appreciated by the emperor, I, a daughter of a fifth-rank official, would probably never have had the chance to enter the palace in my lifetime."

Zhao Han pinched her earlobe lovingly.

"When your husband earns you an imperial decree in the future, you must come to the palace to pay your respects to the Empress every New Year."

Hua Lan raised her beautiful eyes and smiled, "If I can get an imperial decree in the future, my mother will be extremely happy."

Soon, the carriage stopped outside Donghua Gate. Zhao Han gathered Hua Lan's cloak and got off the carriage first.

"Watch your step."

When Hualan stepped down from the footstool, Zhao Han supported her and reminded her softly.

Several eunuchs had been waiting at the palace gate for a long time. When they saw them arrive, they hurried forward to pay their respects.

Zhao Han nodded slightly, and under the guidance of the eunuch, he and Hua Lan walked towards Kunning Palace.

Along the way, Hualan raised her eyes quietly. Entering the palace for the first time, she couldn't help but look around, secretly admiring its luxury and grandeur.

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At the same time, inside Kunning Hall, it was as warm as spring, and the silver bone charcoal in the furnace made subtle crackling sounds from time to time.

Zhao Zhen leaned against a rosewood couch with a cloud-patterned arhat pattern, holding a scroll of "Zhenguan Zhengyao" in his hand, and looked out the window from time to time.

Seeing this, Empress Cao smiled and said, "Don't be anxious, Your Majesty."

"They must have already entered the palace and are on their way here."

Zhao Zhen put down the scroll and said angrily, "This brat is busy running to the military camp all day long, but he hasn't come to see me for some time."

"Yesterday, the Duke of Ying came to the palace and said that he had received some kind of enlightenment from a master. He had, by some unknown method, ordered the Armour Supervisor to produce armour that was three times stronger than the wart armour of the Western Xia."

"I am really surprised that you have invented an extended-arm bow that can pierce heavy armor within a hundred steps." As he spoke, Zhao Zhen's eyes were filled with satisfaction and expectation.

"Brother Han's ability is extraordinary. It is heaven's blessing that we will have such a crown prince in the future."

"After the matter of the Cavalry Battalion is over, should Your Majesty consider letting Han'er return to his ancestral home?" Empress Cao asked softly, her red lips slightly parted.

Zhao Zhen pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "The only one who understands me is Dan Shu."

As the two were talking, the sound of palace servants' footsteps came from outside the hall.

Zhao Zhen immediately straightened up and stroked his beard pretending to be calm. Seeing this, Empress Cao smiled and turned to look at the palace door.

The figures of Zhao Han and Hua Lan soon came into their sight.

The two stood in the center of the hall and bowed respectfully, saying, "Your Highness, I pay my respects to the Emperor and the Empress."

"Your Highness, I pay my respects to the Emperor and His Majesty the Queen."

Zhao Zhen and Queen Cao exchanged meaningful glances, and at the same time ignored Zhao Han and set their sights on Hua Lan.

They all wanted to see whether the future Crown Princess, the Queen who would rule the country under the Great Zhou Dynasty, was qualified.

Hualan was well-mannered. Although she lowered her head and looked submissive, there was no trace of timidity on her face. Her demeanor in every gesture was so graceful that no one would suspect that she was the daughter of a noble family.

"No need to be so polite, please take a seat." After Zhao Zhen said this, a palace maid immediately brought a soft stool.

After the two of them sat down, Empress Cao looked at Hua Lan with tenderness in her eyes, "What a beautiful girl! Have you read any books?"

Hua Lan answered truthfully, "Your Majesty, I have followed my grandmother since I was young. She taught me so well that I have read all the Four Books and Five Classics."