There was also the sound of the flute that he missed day and night during these three years in southern Xinjiang.
He suddenly felt a little pity. He had been thinking that Xiaobai didn't love him as much as he loved Xiaobai, but he didn't know that the love was actually in his heart. He couldn't express it or express it, so others might not be able to appreciate it.
Three years ago, Liusu meaningfully told her that separation is for the next reunion, and by then, you will eventually be more sensible and know how to cherish each other.
At that time, he didn't understand what she meant, but now he understands everything.
This separation is a test and a sublimation of feelings. If he can't bear this suffering, he will miss her. He knows better than anyone how proud she is.
If he could bear it, they would be together like Feng Nanjin Liusu for the rest of their lives. He longed for that kind of love.
Now, he has got it.
After welcoming Zhou Fan to the palace, the Queen ordered that a grand banquet be held in the palace in the evening to honor the Prime Minister, and that all civil and military officials in the court could bring their family members to attend.
All officials are called the Emperor Shengming.
Xiaobai watched the officials go out of the Tsinghua University Gate, walking up and down the nineteen steps. They were not far apart, but they couldn't see each other's faces clearly. There were only blurry outlines. There was a smile on Xiaobai's face.
The long day makes the day long.
On the first day of his return to Beijing, he must first go back to his hometown. The officials also want to take this opportunity to have a good chat with him. She and he are not in a hurry.
The corners of Xiaobai's lips raised into a bright smile, which was more dazzling than the warm sun in winter.
This tedious outfit made her exhausted. She spent almost two hours dressing up, putting on makeup, applying makeup, and wearing pearls and jade, but she only had a few eyes.
Did Zhou Fan see her face clearly? She thought to herself, maybe she couldn't. She caught a glimpse at the city gate and saw people all over the city. The occasion was inappropriate. They were too far apart when they returned to the palace, so their faces were unclear.
How did he get a chance to see her face clearly? She pouted in displeasure and kicked the pebbles on the ground casually. I don't know when the next time she will dress up like this will be. Well, it will probably be the wedding.
Her face suddenly felt a little hot again. As soon as she returned to the palace, the ruthless breeze had faded away and the palace maids had retreated far away. Xiaobai felt a bit lonely walking back to Qianyang Palace alone.
The palace of Nuo Da was so quiet, and if the breeze leaves ruthlessly in the future, I fear it will become even quieter.
Walking along the palace road on weekdays, you can occasionally hear a palace maid who is just in love whispering that Sir Qingqing is so good-looking, and his appearance has not changed for decades. Some naughty palace maids even jokingly said that they wanted to ask him about his beauty skills.
She laughed every time she heard it. After they left, the fun would probably be much less.
She has a quiet nature, and Zhou Fan is also quiet. Will the palace be very boring in the future? She suddenly misses the liveliness of the Feng family. The whole family, adults and children, is so lively.
I patted my head and cursed myself for being stupid. I was just afraid that I would think about all this nonsense when I calmed down. When will they get married?
She asked repeatedly in her mind, but she still had no answer. She wanted to have the Queen get married on the 13th, so how could she treat it lightly? It was almost 30 years ago, and it was only a dozen days before the 13th. She couldn't prepare at all, and she was afraid that she wouldn't be able to do it.
Postponing it until next year is not an option, not to mention that the clan leader and others are not willing to do it, and neither is she.
She gritted her teeth and stood quietly in front of the fish pond, watching the golden fish playing freely below. Was she a little... crazy recently? All she could think about was Zhou Fan and getting married?
Is it because they have been separated for too long and she is a little acclimated when he comes back all of a sudden?
In the past two years, with all conscience, she really would not think about him like this.
Fallen, fallen.
"Your Majesty, aren't you happy that the prime minister is back?" Ru asked seeing her upset.
Xiaobai shook his head, "I'm very happy, but I don't know how to describe this feeling. Aunt Ruyi, do you have a sweetheart?" Xiaobai asked her maid curiously.
The palace maid Ruyi, twenty-two, is already the eldest palace maid. In three years, she can choose to leave the palace or spend her whole life in the palace.
Ruyi chuckled, "I had a sweetheart when I was the emperor's age."
"Hey, why didn't my aunt leave the palace? I remember asking you two years ago, if you are willing to leave the palace, I can make an exception." If a woman does not get married or marry someone when she reaches 20, it will be difficult in the future and her life will not be satisfactory.
These maids had taken care of her for many years, and she felt grateful in her heart. She was afraid of delaying them, and would always let them choose to stay when they reached their age. Ruyi was the only one among that group of women who chose to stay.
"My sweetheart is not in love with me. He already has a wife." Ruyi said with a gentle smile, and there was a little sadness in her words.
"It's such a pity. My aunt is talented, beautiful, clever, and well-behaved, but that person is not blessed to receive it."
"I don't know, this slave, but the emperor has such a high opinion of this slave." She chuckled.
"Aunt Ruyi, I will make the decision for you about who you have in mind." Xiaobai said.
"Ruyi would like to thank the Emperor for his kindness. It's just that Ruyi was deeply hurt and would rather stay in the palace to serve the Emperor. This is Ruyi's blessing." The woman chuckled quietly.
Xiaobai flat-mouthed and had no choice but to give up.
Ruyi asked, "May I ask Your Majesty, why are you troubled?"
"I was wondering when the wedding will take place." Xiaobai muttered to herself without checking for a moment, Ruyi chuckled, and several of her confidant maids also chuckled. Xiaobai reacted and blushed, pretending to be dignified.
"Don't laugh. If you laugh again, you will be sent to the Clothing Bureau."
She dropped these words and waved her sleeves like a queen, "You are not allowed to come into the palace, I want to be quiet."
It's embarrassing, it's embarrassing... Why did you say this in front of them? Fortunately, her maids know their own rules and won't gossip. Otherwise, there might be some rumors about Queen Sichun tomorrow.
She walked back angrily and couldn't help scolding Zhou Fan, "Death to Zhou Fan, bad to Zhou Fan..."
She picked up her skirt and walked inside, while Ruyi and others were waiting outside the palace. They all knew in their hearts that the little queen was shy.
Xiaobai entered the palace while cursing in a low voice. As soon as she entered, she hit a wall of flesh. She screamed and before she had time to react, someone grabbed her waist. The world turned upside down and she stepped back frequently.
Being pushed hard against the wall, she raised her eyes in panic. Just as she was about to call out assassin, she saw the face of the person coming clearly, her eyes widened, "Zhou..."
Before he could finish his words, his lips and tongue were tightly grabbed.