kvmb Chapter 104 Mother and Daughter Connected
Chapter 104 Mother and Daughter Connected
In the Imperial Garden, flowers bloom in profusion and grasses grow lush and green. The Emperor (Murong Xuan) and the Empress (Nangong Mingyue) walk side by side, followed by the Tenth Prince (Murong Feng). They are accompanying the Empress Dowager (Ling Rui) as they leisurely stroll here.
The Emperor stood tall and straight, a smile on his face, occasionally pointing out newly blooming flowers along the way to the Empress Dowager; the Empress was dignified, her lotus steps light and graceful, occasionally chatting softly with the Empress Dowager about interesting things happening in the palace; Murong Feng followed respectfully to the side, his eyes bright and lively, occasionally interjecting a few jokes, eliciting bursts of laughter from everyone, a peaceful atmosphere permeating every inch of the Imperial Garden.
Not far away, the Third Prince (Murong Lin), accompanied by his Third Princess (Ye Zhilan) and their son (Murong He), were strolling leisurely, enjoying the spring scenery. Just then, the Emperor, Empress, and Tenth Prince, along with the Empress Dowager, were also taking a walk there.
Upon seeing this, Murong Lin immediately stepped forward, knelt on one knee, his posture upright and respectful, clasped his hands in front of his chest, and said loudly, "Your subject greets the Empress Dowager, your younger brother greets the Emperor and sister-in-law." His voice was steady and powerful, fully displaying the demeanor of a royal son.
Ye Zhilan moved gracefully, slowly bending her knees and squatting down. At the same time, she lowered her head slightly, placed her hands together on her right side, and performed a standard curtsy. She said softly, "Your subject greets the Empress Dowager, and the Emperor and Empress." Her movements were elegant and skillful, and her demeanor was graceful and charming.
Murong He's innocent little face was now serious. He knelt down, kowtowed, and said in a childish voice, "Greetings, Grandmother, Grandfather, and Grandmother." After saying that, he raised his head and looked at the Empress Dowager with bright eyes.
The Empress Dowager's originally kind face instantly blossomed into a bright smile. She hurriedly gestured for everyone to rise, and her gaze fell directly on Murong He, her eyes full of love and doting: "Oh dear, my good grandson, get up quickly and come to your grandmother."
Upon hearing this, Murong He immediately stood up, his short legs carrying him joyfully towards the Empress Dowager, where he buried his head in her arms. The Empress Dowager gently stroked his head, her smile deepening, her eyes filled with the tender affection and love between grandmother and grandson.
The Emperor and Empress exchanged a smile, their eyes revealing their satisfaction and delight at the scene. Murong Feng watched with great interest, a faint smile playing on his lips.
The crowd gathered together, and for a moment, laughter and cheerful voices echoed in the Imperial Garden. The harmonious scene was like a beautiful painting, warming everyone's hearts.
At this moment, Murong Yi, Lin Qianqian, and Su Wan'er strolled over. Murong Qing stood quietly behind a flower bush not far away, waiting for the right moment to appear.
Murong Yi stepped forward, his posture upright, and knelt on one knee. His movements were swift and respectful as he bowed, saying loudly, "Your subject greets Your Majesty, and your younger brother greets Your Majesty and Your Highness!"
Lin Qianqian and Su Wan'er also curtsied in unison, bowed their heads slightly, and said in unison, "Your Majesty, we pay our respects to the Empress Dowager, the Emperor, and the Empress."
Upon seeing this, the Empress Dowager and the Emperor smiled and raised their hands to signal them to rise.
In an instant, the atmosphere in the Imperial Garden became even more lively. Murong Yi, with a faint smile on his lips, stepped forward a little further, his eyes filled with a hint of mystery and anticipation, and said softly, "Mother, there is something else I want to tell you. I expect that when you know it, you will be even more delighted than you are now."
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager showed a hint of doubt and asked, "Oh? What is it?"
Murong Yi subconsciously exchanged a glance with Lin Qianqian, then looked at Su Wan'er beside her, before raising her hand and pointing in the direction where Murong Qing was hiding, and loudly called out, "Come out!"
In an instant, everyone's gaze was drawn to that direction.
Just then, Murong Qing walked out gracefully and appeared before everyone.
Everyone stared in astonishment, their faces filled with disbelief. The Empress Dowager, in particular, seemed to have suffered a tremendous shock, instantly freezing in place. The smile that had been on her face vanished in an instant, replaced by a serious expression, and her body even swayed slightly, almost losing her balance.
Her legs went weak and trembled slightly involuntarily. Her eyes were filled with complex emotions: shock, doubt, relief, and above all, the excitement of a long-awaited reunion and tears that she could not hold back.
Murong Qing walked forward step by step, seemingly with great difficulty. Tears glistened in her eyes, but she held them back. Each step seemed to carry years of longing and trepidation.
The Empress Dowager stared intently at Murong Qing, her lips trembling slightly. She wanted to speak, but a thousand thoughts choked her throat. When Murong Qing approached, the Empress Dowager finally said in a trembling voice, "Qing'er, is it really you?"
Murong Qing knelt down with a thud, sobbing uncontrollably: "Mother, it is your son who has been unfilial and caused you worry."
The Empress Dowager's expression shifted, a mixture of ecstatic joy at their reunion and agonizing memories of the past. She reached out to stroke Murong Qing's head, but hesitated, as if afraid it was all just a dream. Finally, her hand gently touched Murong Qing's hair, her voice choked with emotion: "Qing'er... how cruel you are! You've abandoned your mother for so many years without ever coming back to see her! Don't you know how much your mother has missed you!" Tears streamed down her face. She reached out a trembling hand to touch her cheek, but the moment she did, she choked up again, unable to express the emotions deep within her. Instead, a heart-wrenching embrace between mother and daughter filled the air.
Murong Qing raised his tear-streaked face, hugged her tightly, and cried out, "Mother, it's all my fault. I made you worry. I was wrong. I shouldn't have been angry with you. But I was afraid to come back. I was afraid I would upset you and hurt your heart..."
With tears welling in her eyes, the Empress Dowager helped Murong Qing up, holding her arms tightly in her hands. Her voice trembled slightly but was full of love and tenderness: "Silly child, what are you saying? How could your mother be angry? You are the most precious treasure in my heart, my closest relative, connected by blood and flesh. Even as time flows and the world changes, this blood-is-thicker-than-water kinship will never change, and my love and concern for you have never stopped for a moment."
Upon hearing this, Murong Qing was filled with emotion and remorse, and she embraced the Empress Dowager once again.
The Emperor, watching this scene, also had his eyes slightly redden. Everyone was moved by the complex emotions of the mother and son's reunion, and the Imperial Garden was filled with a strong sense of kinship and a touch of sadness.