Chapter 254: Good-for-Nothing
Chapter 254: Good-for-Nothing
Su Su's soft voice snapped Empress Dowager out of her trance.
She lowered her head, her gaze gentle as she looked at the little child before her.
The child kept their head down, revealing only a cute hat atop their head.
The Empress Dowager subconsciously raised her hand, gently touching the tassel next to Su Su's hat, her voice softening even further, "Good child, lift your head and let your Imperial Grandmother have a look."
Su Su didn't know if she should lift her head or not.
But Mother had said that she should listen to whatever the Empress Dowager said.
With that in mind, Su Su slowly lifted her head.
Those round eyes met the Empress Dowager's in an instant.
So similar!
Too similar!
These eyes were exactly the same!
At that moment, the Empress Dowager even wondered if there was some unknown marital connection between the Jin Yang Marquis Manor and the Royal Family.
But no, there wasn't any that she could recall.
At least not in her memory.
If it were from several generations ago, she would have to get someone to investigate.
But...
After so many generations, could they still look so alike?
That shouldn't be, right?
So, this child really wasn't Little Nine's love child from an affair?
Although I trust Little Nine, but...
Men have no credibility at all.
Even if he is my son, I can't fully trust him.
Especially when it comes to his romantic affairs!
With these thoughts, the Empress Dowager raised her hand and gently touched Su Su's soft little face, smiling as she said, "Good child, you're so beautiful."
It was clear that Su Su was a bit apprehensive standing before her, so the Empress Dowager gently gestured, "Go on, return to your Mother's side."
Such a young child, visiting the palace for the first time, must be feeling anxious.
The Empress Dowager didn't want to scare the child, so she quickly signaled for Su Su to return to her mother's side.
Su Su didn't understand, but she glanced at the Empress Dowager and then at her mother. Seeing her mother nod slightly, Su Su obediently bowed and said, "Yes, Imperial Grandmother."
Her mother had told her that the Empress Dowager was both grandmother and empress.
This meant that she wouldn't be like a typical grandmother, doting and playful with her grandchildren.
So, Su Su had to be mindful of etiquette and manners when in the Empress Dowager's presence.
Although Su Su didn't quite understand, she listened to her mother.
If her mother nodded, then she would obediently return to her side.
Today, Prince Qi had brought Su Su to the palace mainly to introduce her and let the Empress Dowager see what her new granddaughter looked like.
It was also to let others know that the Empress Dowager and Prince Qi's Manor valued this little county lord.
So, they would definitely be staying for lunch.
Su Su returned to her mother's side and sat obediently as Princess Qi soothed the child and fed her the palace snacks.
The palace chefs were carefully selected, and their culinary skills were exceptional.
Thus, the snacks were delicious and fragrant.
The various snacks in the Empress Dowager's palace were chosen with her age and health in mind, making them easy to chew and digest.
They weren't overly sweet, but they were flavorful.
As Su Su ate, she glanced at the Empress Dowager from time to time.
She thought...
The Empress Dowager is so majestic, I hardly dare to look her in the eye.
But she doesn't seem to have ill intentions, and she doesn't dislike me.
This realization made Su Su very happy.
She thought, as long as she doesn't dislike me, it's fine.
With these thoughts, Su Su ate the snacks a little faster, her chubby cheeks puffing out adorably, resembling a playful tanuki.
As the Empress Dowager spoke with Prince Qi, her eyes flickered, catching this scene, and she thought: Even more similar!
It was just that even in his youth, the previous emperor wouldn't have made such a gesture.
Seeing the shadow of the previous emperor in Su Su didn't make the Empress Dowager overly excited; she merely found it novel.
Su Su's thoughts wandered as she continued to steal glimpses of the incoming concubines. Each one exuded a unique fragrance, and Su Su couldn't help but feel envious, wishing she could be as tall and fragrant as them one day. That way, others wouldn't look down on her as a little country bumpkin anymore.
Unaware of the situation between the Empress Dowager and Prince Qi, Su Su obediently allowed herself to be led by Princess Qi, first meeting with Concubine Zhen, followed by Concubines Kang, An, and He, and then with Consorts Ye and Wen.
The final two to grace their presence were Concubine Moon and Consort Lian.
Concubine Moon exuded a gentle and obedient nature, while Consort Lian captivated with her alluring charm. Each woman possessed distinct characteristics.
Su Su found herself captivated by the beautiful concubines, longing to be as tall and fragrant as them one day. She especially admired their tendency to avoid looking down at her, although she understood that it was due to her status as a country bumpkin.
"If only I could be like them, then others wouldn't scorn me for being a rustic little bumpkin!" Su Su thought to herself.
(End of Chapter)
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