Gao didn't expect that Mingyu would notice her feelings, so she quickly suppressed her surprise and said: "I don't dare to deceive the empress, I really want to deal with Concubine Xian. Because as long as she is around, the harem will not be peaceful, like Cai Ling Such things will happen one after another. I really don’t want to see more troubles in the harem. But the most important thing is for the sake of the empress. The empress treats me generously and treats others. I really don’t want my empress to be harmed by a villain like her. .”
Mingyu's tense face slowly relaxed because of her words, and said: "At last, you didn't lie."
Hearing this, Mrs. Gao tentatively said, "What does the empress mean..."
Mingyu looked in the direction of Yanxi Palace from a distance and said coldly: "If this is really the only way, even if I don't want to, I will only give it a try."
Seeing that Mingyu finally relented, Mrs. Gao was overjoyed and said: "Your Majesty is wise, I will definitely do my best to help you get rid of this scourge of Concubine Xian."
Everything they discussed in the Bifu Pavilion was unknown to Xianyue. She was currently copying the Diamond Sutra in the Buddhist hall.
Xianyue wrote very seriously. It wasn't until she finished one page that she realized that Ling Ruo had finished paying respects to the Buddha at some point and was standing aside watching her copy the Buddhist scriptures. She quickly put down her pen and bowed, and then helped Ling Ruo to the side hall to use the book. meal.
Ling Ruo looked at the lily porridge handed over by Xia Yue, but did not take it immediately, but said: "Do you know about Yongzhang going to Yonghe Palace?"
Xianyue's hand shook slightly and she almost spilled the porridge. After she regained her grip, she said in a low voice: "I don't know, has the emperor already issued an edict?"
"The emperor came to discuss with the Ai family last night. By now Sixi should have gone to Kunning Palace to pick up Yongzhang. If nothing unexpected happens, Yongzhang will stay in Yonghe Palace from now on."
Xianyue squeezed out a smile and said: "The emperor's arrangement is very good. I believe that concubine Jia will treat the third elder brother well."
Ling Ruo took the pastel bowl with nine peach patterns and said meaningfully: "Really? The Ai family thought you would want to raise the third elder brother."
Xianyue was silent for a moment and said: "I have indeed thought about returning to the emperor's mother, but since the emperor handed over the third elder brother to Jia Concubine, he just thinks that she is more suitable than him."
"It's good for you to think so. Although Yongzhang is ignorant of the grudges between you and Yongzhang's biological mother because he is young, he will definitely hear some from others when he grows up. I'm afraid he will become his His heart is tied to you. Instead of doing this, it is better to let him follow the concubine Jia." After Ling Ruo finished speaking, he said: "You also sit down to have a meal together, the Ai family specially asked someone to cook more."
Xianyue agreed, and after having breakfast with her, she returned to Yanxi Palace. As soon as she stepped into the palace gate, she unexpectedly saw Hongli standing in the courtyard. She was shocked and frightened, and said: "Why, Your Majesty?" Came here suddenly?"
Hongli said warmly: "I missed you, so I came over to see you. Did you just come back from Cining Palace?"
"Yes, I will accompany Huang'e Niang to salute the Buddha." When Xianyue was speaking, Hongli naturally held her hand and said: "I heard Huang's Niang say that you have a hard time every day. ?”
"No." At this point, Xianyue chuckled and said, "The emperor came over as soon as he went to court. Is it because of the third elder brother's matter?" Seeing that Hongli didn't speak, she said again: "This matter is about the emperor's mother-in-law." I have already told my son that the emperor does not need to care. I believe that concubine Jia will take good care of my third elder brother."
Hongli looked at her quietly, then suddenly took a step forward, held her in his arms, closed his eyes and murmured: "Xiayue, you make me feel so scared."
Xianyue said in surprise: "Afraid? Why?"
"You are so considerate, I am afraid that one day, I will be reluctant to leave you." Hongli's words made Xianyue feel relieved, and she leaned against his broad and strong chest and said softly: "Then let me stay by your side.
lifetime."
Hongli didn't speak, but hugged the soft body in his arms tightly. Because of Mingyu's stubbornness, he disappointed the woman in his arms again and again, but Xianyue never complained about anything, and even comforted him in turn, letting him
He felt more and more guilty.
It would be great if Mingyu could be as considerate as Xianyue. Why was he so troubled? Thinking of Mingyu, he couldn't help but sigh. Xianyue heard the sound and raised her head and said, "Your Majesty, what's wrong?"
Hongli shook his head and said nothing. On this day, he stayed in the Yanxi Palace with Xia Yue, watching the sunset together. The years were peaceful, as if he was not in a deep palace.
When the last ray of glow disappeared from the horizon, the misty moon broke the silence and said, "The emperor has been with my concubine for a day, and it's time to go back."
Hongli caressed her smooth cheek and said, "What's wrong? Don't you like me staying here?"
Xianyue rested her head on his shoulder and said: "I like it, but the emperor has not dealt with political affairs all day today. I am afraid that there is a pile of papers on the imperial desk in the Yangxin Hall. If I don't approve it quickly, I might
I missed something big."
Hongli smiled slightly and said: "But I want to be with you, what should I do?"
Xianyue met his gentle gaze and said, "How about my concubine accompany you to the Hall of Cultivation of the Heart?"
"Okay." Hongli took Xianyue's hand and stood up, walking to the Yangxin Hall together. Unexpectedly, he unexpectedly found Mingyu waiting there.
Hongli said unexpectedly: "Why is the queen here?"
Mingyu stared at their intertwined hands, gritted his teeth secretly, and tried his best to squeeze out a smile and said: "I made some snacks with my own hands and brought them to the emperor to taste. Unexpectedly, when I got here, Xiao Wu said that the emperor would go to court as soon as possible.
Yanxi Palace, I am the concubine
I was thinking about sending it to Yanxi Palace, so the Emperor and his sister Concubine Xian came over." After that, she motioned Xiao Liuzi to hand the food box to Si Xi, and then said with a trace of sadness: "I don't want to disturb the Emperor and Concubine Xian.
Concubine Xian is my younger sister. I, my concubine, will retire."
Xianyue felt her hands go cold. The next moment, she saw Hongli pulling Mingyu and saying, "Since we are already here, let's go in together."
Mingyu lowered his head and said nothing. Seeing this, Xianyue knelt down and said: "Your Majesty, I remembered that there are some things in the palace, so I will leave first."
Hongli glanced at her in astonishment, then nodded and said, "Okay, it's already dark, so be careful when you go back."
"Yes, concubine, please leave." After bowing again, Xianyue turned and left. After taking a few steps, she turned back and saw Hongli holding Mingyu's hand into the Yangxin Hall, with a wry smile on her lips.
Spread, no matter how she persists, in the end...it is not as good as Mingyu's position in Hongli's heart.
The lonely figure disappeared into the vast night...
Let's talk about Hongli's side. After entering the palace, he said: "The queen made some snacks. I happen to be a little hungry."
Mingyu quickly said: "These are all the things the emperor likes to eat, but I haven't made them for a long time. I don't know if my skills are rusty. You can try them and see."
Hearing this, Sixi quickly opened the lid of the food box and presented it to Hongli. The latter twisted a piece of sweet-scented osmanthus cake out of it, took a bite, and praised: "Not only is it not unfamiliar, it tastes even better than before."