Ling Ruo leaned in Yinzhen's arms, played with his slender fingers, and said sideways, "Shouldn't the emperor be in the Yangxin Palace? Why are you here, my concubine?"
"Don't you like me coming? If so, I can just leave now." Yinzhen raised his eyebrows, his eyes shining dimly in the darkness.
"Your Majesty knows that this is not what I mean. I am just curious." Ling Ruo smiled at her. She knew that Yinzhen didn't really want to leave.
"I miss you." These four simple words carry a warmth and true meaning that is rare in the Tian family. Perhaps, only when facing Ling Ruo, Yinzhen would say these words so naturally.
"I also miss the emperor." With these words, Ling Ruo hugged Yinzhen's waist tightly. In the past few days, Yinzhen had never seen her. She didn't speak, but it didn't mean that she didn't want to. In the palace
, many things and thoughts cannot be exposed to the public at will.
Yinzhen kissed Ling Ruo's forehead and said softly: "Don't ask me why I haven't come to see you for several days in a row?"
Ling Ruo smiled forgivingly, raised her head and said: "The emperor has his own reasons for doing this. If the emperor wants to say something, I will naturally hear it even if I don't ask. On the contrary, I will not get the answer even if I ask. And...
I have always believed that there is a place for me in the Emperor’s heart.”
Yinzhen stroked Ling Ruo's shoulder and said with a rare joke: "It's good that you understand, but you occupy more than just one seat, it's four seats and five seats. You, my heart is almost filled."
Ling Ruo smiled and did not answer, but held Yinzhen's hand tighter. This man was her life's support and her most beloved one. No matter the vicissitudes of life or the changes in the world, as long as he did not fail, she would
Follow each other forever until the moment when both of us turn into dust.
However, she never expected to occupy Yinzhen's heart. Nalan Meier was always an insurmountable hurdle, hidden deep in the deepest corner of Yinzhen's heart.
Thinking of this, Ling Ruo couldn't help but sigh. Although it was very light, it still fell into Yinzhen's ears. Yinzhen didn't know what she was thinking at the moment. He just thought she was unhappy about what happened in the past two days and hugged Ling tightly.
If you say in her ear: "There is a rebellion in the northwest, I need Nian Gengyao."
This sentence has already explained Yinzhen's position. He is the emperor, so he has many involuntary actions. Nian Suyan is an important chess piece in winning over Nian Gengyao, even though he no longer loves Nian Suyan as he used to.
With trust, he still summoned the Nian clan for three consecutive days after the rebellion to regain his former favor, in order to appease Nian Gengyao.
Outside the house, the night wind was cold and blowing with a shrill whine. It seemed like a giant beast was hiding in the Forbidden City in the night, and it would jump up at any time and devour everyone one by one.
In the bedroom, there was a soft beeping sound from the charcoal basin, which was the sound of exploding charcoal. Ling Ruo crossed his fingers with Yinzhen and said softly in the cold wind that was howling outside the palace: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I'm concubine.
It will embarrass the emperor."
"That's good." After a slow voice, Yinzhen said again: "Don't worry, I keep everything in my heart. One day, I will return this debt to you with interest. Jun
No jokes."
This is the promise he made to Ling Ruo. Although when this promise will be fulfilled, even he himself does not know. As an emperor, there are so many times when he needs to weigh the benefits, so that even normal likes and dislikes become extravagant wishes.
.If anyone in the Forbidden City is the most forbearing, it is undoubtedly Yinzhen. Otherwise, among the more than 20 princes of the late emperor, he would not be the only winner.
Ling Ruo hummed softly and leaned for a while. When she saw Yinzhen yawning, she pushed his arm and said, "Your Majesty, it's time to go back and rest. Otherwise, you will be in low spirits tomorrow morning."
Yinzhen stretched out his hand to pluck Ling Ruo's hair from his forehead, and said with unclear meaning: "Fei Xi, are you chasing me away?"
"I just don't want the Emperor to be in trouble. Concubine Nian..." Before she could finish speaking, a finger was pressed between her lips, followed by a warm breath blowing against her ear, "I will restore her favor.
But he didn't say that he only favored her. Even if the entire Nian family was behind him, he wouldn't let me favor her to this extent. Tonight, I don't want to go anywhere."
Ling Ruo leaned her head on his shoulder, her long hair gently falling on Yinzhen's arm. She still hesitated in her heart, "But..."
"Stop talking, I'll stay with you tonight." Yinzhen didn't want to talk about this topic anymore. After taking off his coat, he hugged Ling Ruo and lay down together.
The night was dark and charming, except for the wind, and there was not a trace of starlight or moonlight. At this night, all the palaces and courtyards went to bed early, and even the servants went to bed earlier than usual. But not everyone
All slaves can have this fate, for example
For example, in Xinzheku, there is no distinction between day and night for the palace people here. They are only allowed to rest after completing the heavy errands assigned to them. Otherwise, they have to do it even late at night. Otherwise, if they can't finish the work, they will be waiting for it.
It's a painful meal of flesh and blood.
Mo'er huddled under the dilapidated eaves, washing a large basin of clothes, immersing her hands in cold water, trying hard to control her frozen hands and kneading the heavy clothes one after another. She had been here for several days, and she was responsible for
Washing, there are endless clothes to be washed every day, often until midnight, and then I have to get up before dawn to continue washing
Continuing to work, his hands were soaked in cold water all day long, and they were already suffering from chilblains, which were itchy and painful. He ate the worst brown rice, which was only enough to fill his stomach, and he was beaten from time to time.
She had already received several whip marks, and her life was not much better than when she was begging outside.
In addition to Mo'er, there were several palace maids squatting under the eaves and washing their clothes silently.
The more Mo'er thought about it, the sadder she became. She just picked up a few jade beads. She didn't expect to end up in this situation. She always thought that Concubine Xi was a kind-hearted master, but she also misunderstood that Concubine Xi was not only unable to distinguish right from wrong.
, and even drove himself to Xinzheku to suffer. I don’t know when such days will end, alas!
Thinking of this, Mo'er couldn't help but shed tears. The palace maid closest to her saw it in her eyes and asked with concern: "What's wrong? Because the water is too cold, my hands can't use it well? Why don't you give me your clothes?"
, let me wash it for you?"
Her name is Zhilan, and she was also punished to Xinzheku for making mistakes. She came one day later than Moer. She is diligent and helpful, and is very popular. She also takes good care of Moer. Although they did not live there for a short time, the two
People are already very good friends.
"No, I'm fine." Mo'er wiped away her tears and rejected Zhilan's kindness. She lowered her head and washed her clothes, not wanting to say more about the matter.
Zhilan lowered her head and thought for a while, then whispered: "Did you remember the master who punished you for coming here? Oh, don't be sad. In the eyes of those masters, the lives of slaves like us are not valuable at all. They can do whatever they like.
, they have already been punished when they came to Xinzheku, and some were even beaten to death." At this point, she suddenly remembered something, "By the way, Mo'er, I don't know what mistake you made to be punished.