Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress
Chapter 1199 - 1205 Birthday Feast (3)

Chapter 1199: Chapter 1205 Birthday Feast (3)

Cai Lian was scolded fiercely, her face red with humiliation as she withdrew her foot, almost on the verge of tears. However, fearing it would ruin her makeup, she held back, biting her lip and following the palace maids and eunuchs of Caiwei, meekly making her way to Shuntian Hall.

Upon arriving at Shuntian Hall, the noblewomen waiting outside knelt down upon seeing the arrival of the Empress’s Phoenix Chariot, shouting, "Long Live the Empress, Long, Long Live the Empress—"

Cai Lian then realized just how noble her sister, who had grown up with her from a young age, had become!

The noblewomen kneeling on the ground, each dressed in court dress, even those stationed in the corners—positions she could never aspire to attain. Yet, all these exalted ladies, whom she had to look up to, were now bowing humbly at her feet, devoutly worshiping. What a thrilling feeling that must be!

Caiwei, assisting Meng Huaian by the hand, descended from the Phoenix Chariot and slowly said, "Madam, please rise and excuse the courtesy!"

"Thank you, Empress Dowager!" The ladies got up, all respectfully half-bowing their heads, none daring to glance freely at the Empress’s face.

Caiwei said, "My ladies, thank you for waiting. Everyone, please go sit in the hall first. The Emperor has just left to fetch the Empress Dowager and Empress Dowager Mo and will be here soon!" With that, she led the way to Shuntian Hall, the noblewomen automatically parting to make way for her.

Cai Ping followed behind the Empress, not dressed as a palace maid, naturally attracting everyone’s attention. She puffed up her chest, feeling a satisfaction she had never felt before. Now, she was no longer upset about the wrong she had just suffered; such is the awe-inspiring presence of the Empress Dowager!

After Caiwei was seated, she ordered a small table to be set next to her seat for Cai Lian. Amidst the envious looks of many princesses and noble ladies, Cai Lian sat down excitedly and proudly.

Now, she had indeed caught everyone’s attention!

It wasn’t long before the Empress Dowager and Empress Dowager Mo, accompanied by Nangong Yi, arrived at Shuntian Hall. Everyone quickly left their seats to kneel in reverence.

Though Caiwei did not kneel, she too rose from her seat and bowed deeply. Just as she was halfway down, she was supported by a pair of strong hands.

She looked up to see her own man teasingly looking at her. He wore a bright yellow dragon robe, with a closed neck and narrow sleeves, embroidered with golden dragon patterns at the front, back and shoulders, with the dragon and twelve Chapter patterns. Around his waist hung a jade belt, and his feet were in leather boots, his posture relaxed. After helping her up, he curved his good-looking lips into a smile and raised his hand to touch his neck.

Startled, Caiwei hurriedly, with a guilty conscience, reached for her own neck, but then realized her own neck was tightly covered by the Phoenix Robe; no flaw was showing. Relieved, she stole a glance at him and resumed her composed demeanor.

With everyone’s heads bowed in respect, only a few ambitious young ladies—who had heard the Emperor had arrived—daringly raised their heads during their salutations, hoping to catch a glimpse of the Heavenly face.

When they saw the tall, charming, nobility-oozing, incredibly handsome man, each of them felt their hearts race, overwhelmed with shyness. This man was not only good-looking but also held the highest status in the Great Jin Nation. To marry him, even as a concubine, would be worth it!

Unaware of these girls’ secret thoughts, Nangong Yi and Caiwei, after the Empress Dowager was seated, began their salutations. First, Empress Dowager Mo performed a courtesy, followed by Nangong Yi and Caiwei, who knelt side by side in front of the Empress Dowager, bowing their heads and saying, "We wish our Grandmother the Phoenix good health, may her lifespan match the heavens!"