The weather lately has always been sunny and snowy, hard to predict.
It's just that the sunshine after the snow seems to be extra warm, making the snow white and shiny, making people wish they could turn into snow beads and melt under the warm sunshine.
Dr. Ning had finished regulating his breath and checking his pulse. He gave a few instructions as usual, and then said, "It's sunny outside today. If I have some free time, it will be good for my health to take a walk around."
She had indeed been taking a lot of medicine these days, so the new emperor simply arranged for Dr. Ning to check her Ping'an pulse every day. The old saying "medicine is divided into three parts poison" is true, and Dr. Ning did not dare to prescribe more for her.
After all, if you don't pay attention to your body, no matter how much medicine you take, it will be in vain.
Doctor Ning saw that her face looked sick, thinking that she was really tired due to many things going on recently.
After seeing Ning He off, Mu Xiang came back and said, "My Lady, why don't we go out for a walk now? I heard that there are many new flowers planted in the imperial garden."
She took out Ruan Yuyi's feather-forged cloak and looked determined.
Ruan Yuyi couldn't help but chuckle, "That's up to you." She glanced at the door and saw that no one was coming.
"That's what Imperial Physician Yi Ning said." Mu Xiang unfolded the cloak and put it on her. After flipping it over with her hands, she deftly tied it into a beautiful knot.
Maybe it was because of the sunshine that her mood was quite bright. She smiled and agreed casually.
Originally thinking of calling Mu Ling, she refused to go because the birds in the palace had not been fed and the tea had not been boiled. Ruan Yuyi saw that she was in a trance, so she did not force much.
Once the concubine ceremony is over, she can justifiably ask Mu Ling to serve her closely. She thought to herself.
Walking outside the palace, a small shadow fell.
She looked sideways and said, "There's no need to hold an umbrella. The sun isn't shining brightly today, so it's not a good time to bask in the sun." She gently pushed the umbrella handle in Cen Li's hand, with repulsion in her eyes.
He didn't seem to notice at all, he just closed the umbrella and said, "Yes."
However, the weather is unpredictable, so it's a good idea to bring an umbrella with you, in case it suddenly starts snowing and you won't be able to go back.
Since there was no purpose, the group of people walked slowly. Whenever they heard the birds chirping nicely, or when they saw the soft and clean cedar on any branch, they would stop for a moment.
There are many evergreen trees outside the palace, and even in this winter, they are all still green and moist. In comparison, the dead branches nearby look inconspicuous, and they are slightly bent under the weight of the snow.
, the white snow above, which looked more like pear blossoms, fluttered to the ground.
She suddenly raised her eyes and saw people coming and going in the palace not far away, moving some pavilion railings, curtains, curtains and other things inside.
"Is that the Chang'an Palace in front?"
"Exactly." Cen Li replied.
He glanced at Ruan Yuyi and continued, "Your Majesty, thinking that the empress was still recovering, sent people to repair the Chang'an Palace. Now I heard that there is still one wall that has not been repaired, and many others are ready. I think I can move in soon.
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She looked at it from a distance and recalled that he had indeed mentioned it to her, but he only said it to her on the bed. She didn't care much about it and just thought he was coaxing her casually.
Cen Li asked tentatively, "Mother, would you like to come over and have a look?"
The young lady stood with her sleeves rolled up, and the warm light traced her face. Her eyelashes trembled slightly, and she said nothing, but walked towards Chang'an Palace.
Cen Li, Mu Xiang and others hurriedly followed.
Because the palace is still empty, there is no need for guards to guard it. Most of the people coming and going here are some craftsmen and a few eunuchs who are responsible for setting up arrangements and supervising the work.
The craftsman who was standing idle at the palace gate did not recognize the visitor, so he stepped forward to greet him and said, "Your Majesty has ordered that no one can enter without permission except the craftsmen and supervisors."
At this moment, the palace door was half-open. The craftsman inside heard the movement and couldn't help but look over curiously. He caught a glimpse of a brocade palace skirt and quickly turned his face away.
Mu Xiang said, "I think the renovations and additions inside are almost complete. We are just walking around casually. I don't think it will hinder anything."
"Auntie, please don't make things difficult for me." The craftsman rubbed his hands and smiled. Maybe he had been working for a long time, and his hands were chapped and stained with some powdery dye and the like.
Cen Li took half a step forward, with a distant look on his face, and said with his lips, "This is Concubine Jin from Luomei Xuan. Since you are a craftsman here, you must have heard of her."
Of course I have heard of it. I heard that this is the one who will take over the Chang'an Palace.
The craftsman panicked and knelt down.
"This..." he hesitated, "but His Majesty said that no one is allowed to enter." Whether this 'no one' included the person in front of him, he did not dare to say without permission.
This Chang'an Palace has been uninhabited since the eldest princess moved away. It has been locked and vacant until now. When they entered, they wiped the tables with their hands, and when they spread their hands again, they saw that their fingertips were covered with a thick layer of gray.
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Not to mention the mottled rain marks on the walls and the gnawing marks of rats and ants on the wooden cabinets.
Although the place has become much dilapidated over time, Princess Zhaorong was so beautiful when the late emperor was still alive, so her residence will naturally not be any worse.
Ruan Yuyi didn't care much. Seeing that he was causing trouble, he said softly, "I just happened to pass by here by chance. When I got interested, I wanted to take a look. Since it's not cheap, that's it. I just went out for a walk.
of."
What's more, since she wants to move here, she will see her sooner or later, it's just a matter of priority.
But when Cen Li was brought to her side, he did more than just pass on trivial matters about her to the new emperor. His Majesty's original words were that he wanted him to be loyal to her. When she discovered that he was sending messages in private, she would no longer have to worry about it.
Went to the palace.
Seeing that he was stubborn and didn't know how to adapt, Cen Li frowned and his expression changed slightly. Just as he was about to say something, footsteps came from far and near in the palace.
Before the palace door opened, a scornful voice came, "What is this? Your Majesty can come in at any time."
Wen Zhi walked out from inside, wearing brocade clothes and forged boots, with a consistent smile on his face. When he saw Ruan Yuyi, the smile spread to his eyes, and he bowed respectfully.
Since His Majesty wanted to renovate it for her, he naturally would not hide it from her, and there was no reason not to let her see it.
She nodded slightly and said hesitantly, "Is Your Majesty in there?"
Wen Pheasant delivered orders and handled matters for him and was almost always by his side. In the eyes of others, Wen Pheasant's meaning was probably the new emperor's. Seeing this close minister here, she thought he was with the new emperor.
one place.
"Your Majesty has gone outside the palace. Our family has been ordered by Your Majesty to come and take care of us, so that no one will be lazy."
This is enough to show that His Majesty takes this matter seriously. The craftsman kneeling on the ground suddenly trembled.
Wen Zhi opened the other half of the palace door, and the golden and warm sun suddenly shone into the palace. He glanced at the craftsman, "Mother, this craftsman——"
She lifted her skirt and stepped slowly across the threshold. After hearing the words, she turned her head and said, "That's all. He was just following the will."
Just like she has been enduring Cen Li who is like an outsider by her side, she is just following the will.