Xiao Ce dismounted with an elegant posture. He patted Zhao Yu on the shoulder and made no secret of his appreciation for Zhao Yu: "You did a good job."
"The emperor was wise and realized the dangers of Hengcheng as early as possible. Having such a benevolent and righteous emperor as the emperor is a blessing to the people of Qi!" Zhao Yu said every word from the bottom of his heart.
Xiao Ce and Zhao Yu walked side by side.
He originally wanted Zhao Yu to enter the palace to meet him, but he remembered that today was the New Year's Eve and Zhao Yu had to return to Beijing today. He should go home first to relieve his fatigue, so he came to the city gate to see Zhao Yu in person.
He chatted with Zhao Yu for a few words, and then asked Zhao Yu to go back to the Zhao Mansion first and then enter the palace later to attend the annual banquet.
After Zhao Yu separated from Xiao Ce, he had mixed emotions. He never thought that Xiao Ce would come to the city gate in person to greet him. The moment he saw Xiao Ce, he was more surprised than happy.
The king's kindness is like a mountain, and he is afraid that he cannot bear it.
In Lihua Garden, Yue Qing fell asleep again.
In recent days, she slept longer and longer, and it seemed as if she couldn't open her eyes. When she was conscious, she missed the tender and loving time with Zhao Yuchu more.
At that time, she didn't know that she was Qin Zhao's substitute, so she was very happy to see that Zhao Yu liked her.
After all, she was more happy than anything else when she met Zhao Yu in this life.
As she thought about it, her consciousness became a little blurry.
"Auntie, the young master is back." Xiaoling's voice drifted, getting closer and closer.
Yueqing reluctantly opened her eyes and saw Xiaoling flying into the room like a bird. The turbid light in the room seemed to become clearer in an instant.
"The young master is back. He will come to visit my aunt later." There was excitement in Xiaoling's eyes that could not be concealed.
Yue Qing nodded with difficulty. She wanted to say something, but found it difficult to speak.
Xiaoling only said that she was overjoyed and kept chattering.
Later, when she saw that Yueqing was quiet all the time, she asked: "Auntie, do you miss the young master? How about I bring the young master here?"
But Yue Qing shook her head: "No."
She is sick and cannot let Brother Hong get over the illness.
Xiaoling also knew Yue Qing's concerns, but her aunt was too quiet these days, and sometimes she couldn't speak for a whole day. When the young master was away, Qing Yunxuan didn't even ask a doctor for her aunt to see her.
Seeing Yue Qing's sleepy appearance, Xiaoling hurriedly stepped forward and said, "How about my aunt take a rest for a while? I'm waiting for the young master outside. When the young master comes, can I call you my aunt again?"
Yueqing nodded slightly, and lay back on the pillow with Xiaoling's support. She felt like she was floating, and her body seemed to have no weight, and was lighter than dust.
Xiaoling didn't notice anything strange about Yue Qing, so she went to guard outside the garden.
The young master has been away from Kyoto for a month, and it is rare to come back. He should come back to see his aunt, right?
She didn't know how long she waited, maybe an hour, maybe longer, but she finally waited for the young master.
She hurriedly ran into the inner room and said to Yue Qing: "Auntie, the young master is here."
Yueqing opened her eyes with difficulty. She looked at the door curtain, and finally there was a little light in her dull eyes.
After waiting for a long time, she finally found that person, but she had no regrets.
When Zhao Yu entered, he saw Yue Qing leaning on the pillow, looking at him tenderly and peacefully, like a gentle orchid, quiet and distant.
At this moment, he didn't see any similarity between Yue Qing and Qin Zhao.
"Young Master is back." Yue Qing smiled softly.
Zhao Yu sat down on the edge of the bed and held Yue Qing's hand, only to feel that her fingers were cold and without any warmth.
"You are not in good health. I will ask the doctor to come and take a look at you..."
Before he finished speaking, Yue Qing held his hand: "No, I want to see the young master."
Her voice was soft and soft, and Zhao Yu had to listen carefully to hear it truly.
"I'm going to the palace to attend the palace banquet later, and I'll accompany you when I come back." Zhao Yu sat quietly for a while and planned to get up.
Yueqing knew that he was going to the palace, but she might not be able to wait for him to come back...
She hurriedly grabbed his sleeve and said, "Sir..."
Zhao Yu turned to look at her with gentle eyebrows: "What's wrong?"
"I am very lucky to meet the young master." Yue Qing seemed to be saying to herself.
Although she was just another person's substitute, she was still glad that she could become another woman's substitute and caught Zhao Yu's eyes.
But in the next life, she still hopes to meet someone who treats her wholeheartedly, no matter whether that person is poor or rich.
Zhao Yu patted the back of her hand, not knowing what to say.
He was not a good man, and Yue Qing also knew his despicable thoughts. After talking to Yue Qing, he rarely saw Yue Qing.
"You rest for a while, I'll see you when I come back." Zhao Yu stood up and said.
Yue Qing didn't stop him this time and watched him go away.
The man never looked back and disappeared into the dim light of the sky.
Yue Qing took a deep breath and said to Xiaoling: "Go and bring Brother Hong over."
Her voice was too low, and it was difficult for Xiaoling to hear her clearly, so she took the order and brought the young master in.
Yueqing had no strength, so she sat on the bed and watched her son play. This child looks like the young master. When he grows up, he will be as beautiful as the young master, right?
She said some thoughtful words to the child, but Brother Hong was still young and couldn't understand what adults said.
Yue Qing reluctantly kissed the child before letting Xiaoling take the child down: "Take the young master out, I want to rest for a while, please don't disturb me."
"Yes, aunt." Xiaoling said, hugged Brother Hong and lifted the curtain.
She looked back worriedly and saw her aunt looking at her and Brother Hong with gentle eyes.
She sighed softly and put down the curtain, but she didn't know what she was sighing for.
The room became quiet again, and Yue Qing lay back on the pillow.
She suddenly remembered the afternoon when she met Zhao Yu. The sun was shining brightly, and Zhao Yu came with a backlight, like a god.
His eyes were as gentle as water, and he asked her if she would like to follow her, and she just followed him to Kyoto, a prosperous place like this.
I thought it was love and concubine, but I didn't know it was just a dream...
Royal Palace, evening.
The palace banquet was held on time, and Zhao Yu also attended the palace banquet on time.
Halfway through the banquet, Xiao Ce specifically mentioned his meritorious service in disaster relief and rewarded him with a glass of wine.
For a time, everyone's attention was focused on Zhao Yu. Everyone knew that Zhao Yu was young and promising. He had contributed a lot to this disaster relief, and Zhao Yu's reputation spread throughout Daqi.
After the new year begins, rewards will probably be given based on merit.
I don't know what kind of mentality the young emperor has towards Zhao Yu. After all, there is still the obstacle of the imperial concubine.
If people don't mind that Zhao Yu once married a noble concubine, maybe becoming a cabinet member is just around the corner. If not, Zhao Yu will never be able to become a cabinet official in his life.
Everyone has different thoughts, but they all have the mentality of watching a good show.
The Empress Dowager was getting older, so she left first before the palace banquet was half over.
Qin Zhao was sitting next to Xiao Ce, and his position was very eye-catching.
This chapter has been completed!