Chapter 59: The Gift

Tang Chuyao instantly understood what her aunt was thinking and quickly changed the subject, “Aunt, has Grandfather sent any letters?”

Imperial Concubine Chi finally gathered her thoughts and nodded, “Your Grandfather sent a letter!”

“There have been frequent provocations and disturbances in Rou Ran recently, but they have all been suppressed.”

Tang Chuyao felt a strange pang of sympathy. Her grandfather spoke so lightly, but only those who had actually been in the North Frontier would know how dangerous it truly was!

“Your Grandfather also mentioned in the letter that they have been secretly searching for a divine doctor to help you treat your face…”

Tang Chuyao felt a warmth in her heart. She looked up at Imperial Concubine Chi and said, “Is the divine doctor Grandfather found the Valley Master of Wanhua Valley?”

Imperial Concubine Chi nodded, “Yes, it’s her!” Then, as if she had realized something, she asked, “Yao’er, do you know her?”

Tang Chuyao smiled and didn’t say anything. Dujian interjected, “Your Imperial Highness, you don’t know, but our Miss is the adopted daughter of that divine doctor!”

Imperial Concubine Chi’s eyes widened in shock. Did she hear correctly?

She looked at Tang Chuyao and asked for confirmation, “Yao’er, is what Dujian said true?”

Tang Chuyao nodded, “Aunt, it’s true!”

Imperial Concubine Chi suddenly stood up and said happily, “This is great! Yao’er, your appearance can be saved!”

Feeling Imperial Concubine Chi’s genuine joy, Tang Chuyao wanted to make her even happier, so she slowly lifted her veil…

Imperial Concubine Chi instantly covered her mouth and couldn’t speak for a long time!

This was simply amazing!

Her Yao’er’s face was flawless, like a piece of exquisite and flawless jade, white and smooth, even her pores were clearly visible!

She smiled, revealing a pair of dimples, just like Chi Ran…

Imperial Concubine Chi was so excited that she couldn’t speak. Tears fell like broken pearls…

Tang Chuyao quickly comforted her, “Aunt, don’t cry. Isn’t it fine now? You should be happy!”

Imperial Concubine Chi wiped away the tears on her face, sniffed, nodded and said, “Yes, Aunt is happy!”

“I’m happy for you!”

Imperial Concubine Chi sat back down, calmed her emotions, and then, as if she had thought of something, asked, “How did you end up with the Regent King?”

Tang Chuyao thought of Gu Qingchen and couldn’t help but smile, “Aunt, didn’t you always oppose my marriage to Gu Huaifeng?”

“Now that I’m not marrying Gu Huaifeng anymore, are you still opposed?”

Imperial Concubine Chi said worriedly, “Gu Huaifeng is naturally unsuitable, but you were so insistent on marrying him before, Aunt couldn’t do anything about it!”

“Although Gu Huaifeng is not good, Aunt can at least protect you!”

Tang Chuyao listened to Imperial Concubine Chi’s words, and her heart felt as sweet as honey. It was so good to have family support!

Why did she have to distance herself from her aunt in her previous life? She must have been kicked in the head by a donkey!

“But the Regent King is a fickle person. If you marry him, Aunt is afraid you will suffer!”

Tang Chuyao took Chi Yue’s hand and gave her a reassuring look, “Aunt, don’t worry!”

“Even if everyone in the world despises me!”

“He won’t!”

Tang Chuyao felt unbelievable after she said it herself! How could she trust Gu Qingchen so much?

Imperial Concubine Chi’s frown deepened. Her niece was a hopeless romantic!

So she said earnestly, “Well, the Regent King is quite handsome!”

“But what good is beauty? The key is that your status can’t compare to the Regent King!”

“What if you’re bullied? How can your aunt protect you?”

“Before you get married, your aunt will go to the Emperor and withdraw your marriage!”

After saying that, Imperial Concubine Chi wanted to get up and go to the Emperor, but Tang Chuyao pulled her back.

“Aunt, since the imperial decree has been issued, this is something that no one can change!”

“Even the Emperor himself can’t take back the decree!”

Tang Chuyao pressed down on Imperial Concubine Chi’s shoulders, pushing her back into her seat. “Aunt, Yao’er knows you’re concerned about me, but please trust Yao’er!”

“Gu Qingchen is a man worth entrusting your life to!”

“I’m not marrying him because of his looks!”

“It’s because he is who he is…”

Tang Chuyao remembered how Gu Qingchen had held her body and wailed in her previous life. That desperate and hollow look couldn’t deceive anyone!

Gu Qingchen was the person in this world who cared about her the most, besides her maternal family!

Perhaps he cared about her even more than her maternal family!

Imperial Concubine Chi looked at the warmth in Tang Chuyao’s eyes, a different look than when she talked about Gu Huaifeng. She understood a little.

Chi Yue sighed and said, “Since you’ve made up your mind, your aunt won’t pour cold water on you!”

“But you must remember!”

“No matter what, your maternal family and your aunt will always be your support!”

“Even if the Regent King is powerful and influential, our Chi family is not to be trifled with!”

Tang Chuyao, who had been holding back her tears, could no longer contain them. Tears flowed out like they were free, desperately trying to escape…

The two finally stopped crying after being comforted by Dujian and Zhilang. A palace maid came in from outside and announced, “Reporting to Your Highness, someone from the Empress’ palace has arrived. They brought many gifts for the eldest Miss!”

Imperial Concubine Chi quickly had someone invite them in.

A line of palace maids appeared, each holding a tray. On the trays were coral bead strings, night pearls, jade bracelets, and other precious jewels.

Tang Chuyao accepted these gifts, and the palace maids retreated.

Imperial Concubine Chi pulled Tang Chuyao back to her seat and said, “Yao’er, why do you think the Empress gave you these gifts?”

Tang Chuyao thought for a moment and said, “The Empress is paving the way for the Fourth Prince.”

Imperial Concubine Chi’s eyes lit up with joy. She smiled and said, “Anything else?”

“Although Grandfather is in the North Frontier, all the princes covet the military power in his hands, so they want to win him over. That’s one reason. The second reason is the Regent King!”

“Although the Regent King hasn’t sided with any of the princes, it’s said that he has the worst relationship with the Fourth Prince. Yao’er will become the Regent King’s wife in the future, so she will definitely be the best target for the princes to win over!”

Tang Chuyao took a sip of tea and continued, “Aunt, just wait. Other ladies will definitely come to send gifts later!”

Imperial Concubine Chi nodded approvingly. The little girl had grown up. The hopeless romantic seemed to have suddenly become clear-headed!

Before Imperial Concubine Chi could speak, a palace maid came in again and announced, “Your Highness, Lady De, Lady Shu, and Lady Xian have all sent people.”

Imperial Concubine Chi exchanged a look with Tang Chuyao, then invited them in.

Another pile of dazzling treasures appeared, including pigeon blood jade, white jade Guanyin, agate jewelry, hairpins, silk, and more.

After accepting these gifts, the palace maids left one after another.

“Next month is the Emperor’s birthday. Da Liao will send envoys to the capital. We have always had a peaceful relationship with Da Liao, but who knows what will happen in the future.” Imperial Concubine Chi said, “Besides the Da Liao envoys, the feudal lords from various places will also come to the capital to celebrate the Emperor’s birthday!”