When they arrived at Chengqian Palace, Ling Ruo was still talking to Guarjia in the courtyard. When she saw them coming in, her voice softened and she said, "Why did you come here together?"
Hongli raised his head and said: "In reply to Eniang, Master Zhu left an essay for Agui. Agui didn't know how to write it, so he asked Erchen and Zhaohui to give him some guidance, and Erchen brought them over.
I don’t know that Aunt Jin is here, but if it’s inconvenient, I’ll take them out right now.”
Ling Ruo nodded and said, "It doesn't matter, just take them to your study."
Just as Hongli was about to go down, she suddenly said: "Hongli, I will change into plain clothes later."
Hongli was startled and subconsciously said: "Mother, what happened?" In his impression, only when someone died in the palace did he need to change into plain clothes, such as Hong Sheng.
Ling Ruo hesitated for a moment and whispered: "Seventh Brother died just now."
Hongli exclaimed in surprise. Although he had no relationship with his newly born brother, he was still quite shocked by the sudden news of his death. Then he asked urgently: "Eniang, why did the seventh brother die?"
This time Ling Ruo didn't answer him, just said: "You don't need to ask more about this, just remember to change into plain clothes."
Although Hongli was full of questions, he was obedient and did not ask further. He agreed and led Zhaohui and Agui down, who were also still in shock.
After they walked away, Guarjia asked gently: "Why didn't you tell Hongli the truth?"
Ling Ruo sighed and said: "This kind of thing is too cruel and terrifying for Hongli. I really don't want to tell him."
"But just because you don't say it, doesn't mean it doesn't happen. Hongli is not a child of an ordinary family. He is the emperor's elder brother. While giving him the identity of the Tian family, you should also tell him about the cruelty of the Tian family. Blind protection,
This is not a good thing for Hongli. Maybe what he encounters in the future will be even more cruel and terrifying than now." Guarjia paused and said, "I remember that Hongli will be sixteen this year.
He can't stay under your wing much longer."
Ling Ruo nodded silently, "I understand, and I will find an opportunity to tell him. But I am really worried that the road Hongli will take in the future will be too bumpy and difficult."
"This is his life, and it is also your life." Guarjia looked up at the cherry blossom trees, so beautiful, and said slowly: "In fact, it is a blessing to be able to worry, just like me.
I can’t even envy you.”
"Sister..." As soon as Ling Ruo said two words, Guarjia looked away and smiled: "Okay, I'm fine, it's just a casual sigh, don't think too much."
Ling Ruo nodded, but the worry in her eyes never disappeared. She knew that the emptiness under her knees had always been the pain in Gualjia's heart, but she had always concealed it very well and rarely showed it in front of others.
In the spring of the fourth year of Yongzheng's reign, the death of Hongxun was filled with sadness. On the day of his burial, Ms. Liu cried so hard that she almost fainted. After that, she chanted sutras every day, not only to save Hongxun, but also to recite sutras every day.
I even want to wash away my sin of killing my own son.
During this period, people in Yongshou Palace often heard rumors that Shu Mulu cursed Liu in Shuiyixuan every day. His words were so filthy that no one dared to listen carefully.
Mrs. Liu was already angry that Mrs. Shumulu was still alive, and now she was even more angry when she heard that she dared to insult her even while being grounded. However, she was a calm person and knew that now was not the time. No matter how much she hated her, she would still grit her teeth.
Dark tolerance.
On the other side, after Yinzhen dethroned the Shumulu clan and put him under house arrest, he was ready to completely forget this person. For him, the Nine-Fifth Supreme, it was not difficult to forget a woman, but this time it was an exception.
Besides, it pops up in my mind from time to time
Shu Mulu's shadow is no exception even when it is facing upward. Sometimes it reminds him of the scene when they were entangled. This has never happened before, and the more he wants to forget, the more the scene appears in his mind.
He is so clear that he cannot control his thoughts at all.
This kind of intense yearning shocked Yinzhen. He didn't understand what was going on. Except for Mei'er and Ling Ruo, he had never missed anyone so much, even if it was Tong Jialiluo who looked so much like Mei'er.
In other words, I rushed out of the house as soon as I was kicked out of the house, without any hesitation and without thinking too much afterwards.
But now...could it be that he has true feelings for Mr. Shumulu? That's why he summoned her to stay overnight like that again and again, so now he misses her endlessly?
"Your Majesty! Your Majesty!" Sixi's voice awakened Yinzhen from his thoughts, and he calmly asked: "What's the matter?"
Sixi had seen Yinzhen distracted more than once. Although it was strange, she did not dare to ask more questions. She just said respectfully: "When I return to the emperor, Mr. Bai from the minister's office is waiting outside. Does the emperor want him to come in and look at the signs?
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"No need." Yinzhen was not in the mood for this at all and refused. When Sixi was about to go out, he stood up and said a little irritably: "Go to Chengqian Palace."
"Hey." Si Xi agreed, quickly came to the door, and opened the palace door before Yinzhen arrived. Bai Gui, who was holding the sign, saw the palace door open, so Yinzhen summoned him to come.
When I entered, I suddenly saw Yinzhen striding out, and I quickly knelt down and shouted long live.
Yinzhen strode away without even looking at Bai Gui who was kneeling on the ground. However, Sixi stopped and whispered: "Step back, the emperor is going to Chengqian Palace."
"Yes." Bai Gui glanced at the green-headed sign in the middle with some pity. Jin Gu beside Qianbi gave him a lot of money and asked him to put Qianbi's sign in the most conspicuous place. He had no choice but to do so.
The emperor didn't turn over the cards for several days, and there was nothing he could do.
After leaving Yangxin Hall, Yinzhen walked all the way to Chengqian Palace. Although it was already April, the evening wind still felt a little cool on his face.
When he arrived at Chengqian Palace, Ling Ruo was talking to the palace people. When he saw Yinzhen appearing, he quickly stood up and saluted, "Why did the emperor come here at this time without letting anyone know in advance?"
Although there was a cool breeze blowing all the way, Yinzhen's heart was still upset. He forced a smile and said, "I suddenly wanted to see you, so I came here."
Although Ling Ruo noticed Yinzhen's abnormality, he didn't think much about it. Instead, he said with concern: "Has the emperor ever had dinner? If not, I will ask someone to prepare the meal."
"No, I don't want to eat." With that said, he pulled Ling Ruo over and said, "Come watch the stars with me."
Ling Ruo responded softly and let him pull her into the courtyard, then looked up at the starry night sky. In the past, every time they looked at the starry sky together, Yinzhen would always tell Ling Ruo what kind of star this was and what kind of star it was.
What kind of star is that? But tonight he was unusually silent. He didn't even say a word. It was Ling Ruo who broke the silence first, "It's a pity that today is not the fifteenth, so we can't see the full moon."
After waiting for a while, there was still no reply from Yinzhen. Ling Ruo turned around and looked at Yinzhen's somewhat blurred profile in the starlight and said, "Is the Emperor worried?"
"No!" Yinzhen replied stiffly. How could he let Ling Ruo know that he was missing Shu Mulu so crazily in his heart at this moment that every star that fell in his eyes turned into Shu Mulu's face.