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Chapter 128: The Royal Aunt's Birthday

"Manager Chu, you will be busy today!" Ruiyou said with a smile.

"Your Highness the Third Prince and Your Highness the Princess have not been as fond of hustle and bustle as before since the death of their husband." Chu Xiang shook his head and said, "Today's birthday party, we only invited a few generals who fought on the battlefield with us and the husband's two brothers."

"My aunt is a heroine. She was so brave and heroic when she conquered the world with my father." Rui You said with emotion: "Who would have thought that she has not left her house in the past few years..."

Qian Mingduo also sighed, walked over and patted Chu Xiang on the shoulder. He turned to Ruiyou and said, "Third brother, let's go into the mansion."

The Princess's Mansion was built according to the specifications of a prince's mansion, and it was grand in scale. The mansion had winding corridors, carved beams and painted buildings, pavilions, towers, rockery and pools that complemented each other.

However, since the sudden death of his husband Li Dan three years ago, Rui Yulan moved into a small courtyard in the mansion, never leaving the house, and almost ignored worldly affairs.

A maid led the two princes in front, through a plum forest in the backyard, along a winding path, and came to a small courtyard planted with green bamboos.

The maid motioned them to wait in the courtyard. Soon, there was a sound of gentle footsteps at the end of the corridor outside the house. Rui Yulan, wearing a long dress that trailed the ground, walked over gracefully.

"Your nephew pays respects to the Imperial Aunt." Ruiyou and Qian Mingduo knelt in the corridor, "I wish the Imperial Aunt a thousand years of life, and may her blessings last forever!"

"You'er, Chen'er, get up quickly." Rui Yulan said with a smile.

Rui Yulan is old, but he is unwilling to use makeup to cover the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes.

The light blue dress was as tranquil as the lake, highlighting Rui Yulan's elegance and grace. However, there was a hint of sadness in Rui Yulan's eyes.

"It's rare that you still remember that today is my birthday." The arrival of the two princes also made Rui Yulan very happy.

"We dare not forget your birthday." Ruiyou said, "It's just that a few years ago you were..."

"Aunt." Qian Mingduo interrupted Ruiyou and said, "The birthday gift that Third Brother presents to you today is a legendary treasure!" He winked at Ruiyou and said, "Third Brother, why don't you give it to Aunt quickly so that we can all open our eyes!"

Rui Yulan mourned for Li Dan for three years, during which she did not wear fancy clothes, celebrate birthdays, or celebrate festivals. This year, when the period ended, everyone was able to celebrate her birthday. Rui You's words almost reminded her of the sad past.

Ruiyou responded to Qian Mingduo's words quickly, saying, "Oh... OK." He knelt on his knees again and raised the brocade box in his hand above his head, "Your nephew has found a treasure and presents it to the imperial aunt as a birthday gift!"

"What kind of treasure is it?" Rui Yulan looked at Rui Chen and smiled, "Chen was so anxious that he interrupted your third brother's words."

Rui Yulan's personal maid Yujiao took the brocade box from Ruiyou's hand and held it in front of Rui Yulan.

"Get up." Rui Yulan took the brocade box with one hand and said, "Tell your aunt what this treasure is?"

"Imperial Aunt!" Ruiyou stood up and said softly, "I'll open it for you."

The moment Ruiyou opened the lid of the box, everyone exclaimed at the same time. They saw a glazed Ruyi Lamp lying quietly in the brocade box.

The body of the cup is crystal clear, with a bronze wine jar-like shape and smooth and graceful curves. It has the warmth of jade and the clarity of crystal. In the sun, the dark blue body of the cup emits a mysterious and strange glimmer.

"Is this the legendary treasure?" Rui Yulan took the Ruyi Lamp in his hand, looked at it for a while, and said casually.

"Chen'er." Rui Yulan handed the Ruyi Lamp to Yujiao, looked at Qian Mingduo, and said, "Your third brother gave Aunt a treasure. What you are holding in your hand... must be a treasure too?"

"Auntie." Ruiyou watched Yujiao walk into the room with the Ruyi Lamp. He felt that if the auntie didn't even look at such a precious item, then Ruichen's painting would definitely be a waste of time. So he smiled and said, "Fifth brother's birthday gift to you... is a painting."

"Which famous master painted this?" Rui Yulan asked casually.

"It's not a painting by a famous master." Qian Mingduo knelt on the ground and raised the scroll in his hand above his head. His tone was full of sincerity and awe: "But the person in the painting... is a treasure in my heart."

"Really?" Rui Yulan raised his eyes, "Open it, let me see who is Chen'er's most precious treasure?"

Qian Mingduo raised his head and untied the painting strap. He handed the scroll to Rujiao, another maid of Rui Yulan. As Rujiao slowly stepped back, the scroll slowly unfolded.

Rui Yulan was seen riding on a jet-black horse. The horse was tall and mighty, with its front hooves kicking in the air.

Rui Yulan was wearing heavy armor, with a bright red helmet tassel. The sword in her hand emitted a cold and intimidating light. Her face was beautiful, and the corners of her mouth slightly raised to outline a faint smile. Her eyes were firm and resolute, full of determination and courage.

Behind her is a magnificent landscape of mountains and rivers, with undulating hills and surging rivers. This magnificent background adds a majestic aura to Ruilan's heroic figure, as if the whole world is trembling under her feet.

"This painting depicts the eldest princess' heroic figure and is full of respect and blessings. I believe it will be able to win the eldest princess's favor and best demonstrate Your Highness's sincerity." This is what Lu Ran said to Qian Mingduo.

Qian Mingduo glanced at his aunt. He was now sure that what Lu Ran said was absolutely correct.

"Is this person...your most precious treasure?" Rui Yulan asked in a warm and sentimental tone.

"Yes." Qian Mingduo answered neatly.

"This person...is the imperial aunt?" Rui You looked at the painting, then at Rui Yulan.

"This is the Imperial Aunt from more than ten years ago." Rui Yulan sighed and said with a little melancholy: "That was when I fought with your father. At that time... the Imperial Aunt was still young."

"Chen'er. It's rare that you still have this kind heart!" Rui Yulan helped Qian Mingduo up.

At this moment, there was a sudden sound of footsteps outside the courtyard, followed by someone saying loudly, word by word: "Your Majesty has arrived."

Rui Yulan was stunned, and then led everyone to the gate. The dragon chariot carried by eight people slowly stopped at the gate. Rui Yuhuan walked into the yard and looked at the people kneeling. He said slowly: "It's the first birthday celebration in four years, and it's not lively, just so cold and deserted."

After saying that, he walked into the house. Rui Yulan quickly got up and followed his brother.

"What are you holding in your hand?" Rui Yuhuan saw the scroll in Rujiao's hand that had not been rolled up yet, and asked, "What painting is it? Open it and take a look."

"Yes." Rujiao and Yujiao quickly opened the scroll.

Rui Yuhuan bent down, took a quick look, and said loudly, "Xiao Lan!" He raised his head and looked at Rui Yulan, and said with a little excitement, "This is what you looked like when you were a child!"