Chapter 257
He Sheng was forever grateful to Concubine Mei and respected his master from the bottom of his heart.
But not only that, Concubine Mei was also the one who He Sheng felt loved the emperor the most in the entire palace. Even Empress Mingxian, who died in depression for the emperor, could not compare with Concubine Mei's love for the emperor. .
When He Sheng saw what Concubine Mei said, he naturally nodded and said: "Don't worry, Concubine, I understand. Now is a critical moment. Concubine Mei must pay more attention to her health. There will be a great victory on the frontline in the next year. I think Prince Jing will be back soon." By that time, your Majesty will be able to enjoy the happiness of a family with both sons and daughters. Aunt Yunxi should also pay more attention to your Majesty. The weather is like the melting snow today, and you shouldn’t let your Majesty go out. The road is slippery...you must pay attention to your safety. .”
He Sheng warned Concubine Mei like an old man. He was older than the emperor and Concubine Mei. For Concubine Mei, he still cared more about Concubine Mei than his master. He treated her more like his own family. There are certain things that you are most concerned about.
Xia Rongxin nodded and said in agreement: "I understand... Then, on the emperor's side, I'd better trouble Eunuch He Sheng to take more care of me. If the emperor is willing to see me, you can send someone over to talk to me..."
Xia Rongxin looked at the door of Qinzheng Hall reluctantly. Aunt Yunxi supported her, fearing that Concubine Mei would fall if she lost her focus.
He Sheng nodded, and then said: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I understand. You can go back and take good care of yourself. Your Majesty, I will tell you from time to time."
The palace was unusually calm. I guess it was due to the liveliness some time ago, which was even quieter due to the heavy snowfall after the new year.
Xia Rongxin nodded, turned around and was about to leave. Yun Xi supported her and said goodbye to Mr. He Sheng before heading to Yichun Hall.
Halfway through, Xia Rongxin stopped again and turned around to look at the closed door of Qinzheng Hall. He Sheng and Yun Xi both looked at her with puzzled faces, wondering what Concubine Mei was going to do now.
"Empress...what's wrong with you?" Yun Xi also followed Concubine Mei's line of sight and looked over, but there was nothing except the closed door. Yun Xi didn't know what Concubine Mei was looking at.
"I don't want to go back. I'm just waiting here. The emperor will definitely come out. I want to see him." Xia Rongxin said slowly.
Halfway through, Xia Rongxin suddenly remembered something. If she left like this, she probably wouldn't be able to help Qi Bingyu. She came here just to help Qi Bingyu get rid of the knot in his heart, and Qi Bingyu's knot in his heart was Lu Fushuang, whom Xia Rongxin had always hated. , if Lu Fushuang is not eliminated as soon as possible, I am afraid that Xia Rongxin will still live in the shadow of Lu Fushuang and Lu Huiling for the rest of her life.
Many times, Xia Rongxin wonders whether Qi Bingyu is the kind of person who doesn't cherish anything he gets, and only regrets it if he loses it.
After the death of Lu Fushuang, Qi Bingyu was depressed for a time. It took eight years for Lu Fushuang to miss the morning court for the first time. For eight years, Qi Bingyu did not forget Lu Fushuang. In the past few years, as long as he had a little contact with Lu Fushuang during the draft Anyone who is related, Qi Bingyu will be included in the harem.
The funny thing is that in the end, even though the woman's appearance and family background were not similar to hers, Qi Bingyu also kept her brand just because her name had the word "Fu" in it.
As usual, she had a lot of fun with her on the day she entered the palace, and then she ended up like Yin Zhi, becoming a nameless concubine in the palace and dying alone.
Now Lu Huiling, even if she committed a heinous crime, Qi Bingyu is still unwilling to kill her, just because she looks very much like Lu Fushuang, and even if she is crazy, he will exile her to Ning Guta.
Now, because of Lu Huiling's matter, I don't see anyone in Qinzheng Hall and don't do anything.
Xia Rongxin was afraid. She was afraid that she would live in Lu Fushuang's shadow forever, but now she could do nothing. She could only wait at the door, hoping that the emperor would notice her and that there was not only Lu Fushuang in the palace. The immortal undead and her ever-present shadow, and Xia Rongxin, who has always loved him from beginning to end.
When Yun Xi saw Concubine Mei saying this, she didn't know what to say. He Sheng had just said that. Since Concubine Mei insisted on doing so, He Sheng couldn't say anything else, so he just sighed softly. After taking a breath, he stood at the door of Qinzheng Hall and waited silently as before.
Under the steps, in the wind and snow, Xia Rongxin stood below, regardless of her own coldness, and stood there stubbornly waiting. Even Aunt Yun Xi could feel that Concubine Mei was trembling, but Yun Xi Knowing that he couldn't persuade her, he had no choice but to give up and follow Xia Rongxin to help each other.
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Qi Bingyu was sitting in the Qinzheng Hall, looking at the empty hall. He felt that he was at the top of no one again. Everyone who could accompany him on the journey had left him one by one. Qi Bingyu felt very distressed.
He remembered that when Lu Fushuang first entered the East Palace, she was a lively and lovely girl like Lu Huiling. She would always smile happily at herself, with an innocent look, and occasionally become coquettish, until he ascended the throne. When the emperor entered the palace, Lu Fushuang was magnanimous.
But later, Xia Rongxin's appearance began to make Lu Fushuang panic. She became sentimental, sad and anxious, and slowly no longer looked like the woman Qi Bingyu once deeply loved.
Qi Bingyu recalled that Lu Huiling was by his side. He had not realized that Lu Huiling was not pure in mind. That time also reminded Qi Bingyu of the simple and happy days with Lu Fushuang.
The overlap of memories from two different times gave Qi Bingyu a splitting headache.
He propped up his head and looked at the piles of memorials in front of his desk. For a moment, he thought that it would be great if he were not the emperor. Then if Lu Huiling came to him, he would not have anything else on his mind. If He is not an emperor, so he doesn't need to care about other people's opinions or consider so many things. He just needs to be with the one he loves for the rest of his life.
With this idea, Qi Bingyu angrily pushed all the memorials to the ground: "Get out of here!!!"
Qi Bingyu is feeling endlessly depressed now, and he can't explain why. He feels that as an emperor, he has all kinds of helplessness and suffering, which makes him very powerless.0
Qi Bingyu slumped on the dragon chair, closed his eyes and meditated. He recalled that yesterday, Lu Huiling suddenly laughed loudly, and then he couldn't control his emotions like crazy. At that moment, Qi Bingyu suddenly realized that no matter what Lu Huiling had done before, Whatever Ling did seemed to be forgiven, and Qi Bingyu didn't want to worry about it anymore.
But facing the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, Qi Bingyu had to give them an explanation, and then announced the decision to exile Ning Guta. However, because of this decision, Qi Bingyu even had a big quarrel with them.
Some people always feel that Lu Huiling has done many evil things, not only ruining the feast, but also setting up a scheme for the eldest princess of the Celestial Dynasty and Princess Jing. This clearly involves the affairs of the government, and the concubine cannot interfere in politics, not to mention that Lu Huiling's original thoughts are not pure.
But Qi Bingyu still said that Lu Huiling has gone crazy now. Moreover, she was once his concubine and the cousin of His Highness the Crown Prince. She was considered a royal noble. It would not be an exaggeration to make a princess a princess. Qi Bingyu has been helping Lu Huiling
Ling quibbled, saying that Lu Huiling attempted murder because it was Lu Gaohong who instigated it.
A king openly argued with his ministers in the court over a concubine who had committed a crime.
Qi Bingyu knew that banishing the crazy Lu Huiling to Ning Guta was tantamount to killing her. He would not be able to see her, and it would be impossible for her to come back alive. In fact, there was obviously no point in fighting for this. i.
But for some reason, Qi Bingyu just wanted to fight for Lu Huiling. Even if he never saw her alive, he still hoped that she could live well.
Now, Qi Bingyu is sitting in the Qinzheng Hall, and he can still feel that Lu Huiling is still beside him. He is busy with government affairs as usual, but Lu Huiling is still sitting obediently aside.
Qi Bingyu closed his eyes and meditated for a while. He thought that Lu Huiling was leaving for Ninggu Pagoda today. He had not had time to see her after that, so he slowly opened his eyes and looked at the door of Qinzheng Hall, hesitating.
Do you want to take that step?
If Lu Huiling is not seen, Qi Bingyu will definitely have regrets in his heart. For the rest of his life, he may never meet a woman who looks like Lu Fushuang again...
If he saw it, he would have violated the people of the world and let down all the civil and military officials of the dynasty. It also meant that he had forgiven Lu Huiling for his actions. At this time, it even meant that he loved Lu Huiling more than his own daughter...
But soon, this idea was rejected by Qi Bingyu. His love for Lu Huiling was because she looked like Lu Fushuang and had a similar temper to Lu Fushuang, while his love for Qi Wangshu was because he was her father.
The two cannot be compared at all.
Afterwards, Qi Bingyu stood up and walked out the door.
When Qi Bingyu walked to the door of Qinzheng Hall and was about to raise his hand to open the door, he hesitated a little, wondering whether what he was doing now was appropriate as an emperor.
Qi Bingyu stood at the door for a while, then decisively raised his hand to open the door.
He Sheng and He Yu outside the door were both startled. When they turned around and saw that it was the Emperor, they quickly knelt down and said, "Your Majesty."
Chapter completed!