I was suddenly startled, and my heart felt like it was being pulled hard to my chest by a strong hand. The pain and fear of being pulled by a strong force filled my heart and lungs.
He was suspicious after all! This led him step by step into the urn, confirming that his affection for me was genuine.
Xuan Ling narrowed his eyes slightly, revealing a bit of murderous intent, "If you don't want to say it, I will answer you. Just now I ordered you to wait outside the palace, and you are not allowed to enter without an order. You have always listened to my words and been very cautious.
Be careful, but why did you rush into the palace as soon as you heard that I allowed Concubine Shu to marry you? You have always paid little attention to government affairs and only been a leisurely prince. You also know that I have always disliked the prince leading troops, and you still have to propose a proposal for her.
I will lead the army to compete with Hehe." He sneered, his voice was like a wild beast about to pounce on its prey, "I remembered that back then you also wrote a petition for Concubine Shu's brother, and it turned out to be for her! Today...
You didn't even care about your wife and children, and only rushed to save Concubine Shu. I was not blinded. I could see your desperate anxiety when Concubine Shu was forced by a man and a bear, and your relief after you rescued him.
Everything is clear. I only regret that I was blind in the past and never saw the affair between the two of you. If you hadn't barged into the palace like this just now, I still wouldn't believe what others said, saying that the two of you had a private meeting in the palace in the afternoon! Hehehe
..." His smile was full of murderous intent, "It's because I was ignorant before!"
A trickle of cold sweat fell from my forehead. A drop of cold sweat fell down my neck. I didn't feel cold at all. Only then did I realize that my body had already been completely chilled.
Xuan Ling was so angry that he exerted great strength. He grabbed my wrist tightly and sneered: "You are very good!"
It was purple, I just bit my lip and didn't dare to say a word.
Xuan Qing's face turned pale slightly, but he never looked at me again. He just faced Xuan Ling's aggressive gaze and responded calmly. Suddenly so quiet, time was slowly stretched, stretched so long that it became a thin line.
The thread, extremely tenacious, wound around us in circles. What we had hidden for so many years, worried about for so many years, and feared being known day and night, finally lay clearly before us.
I ignored the pain in my wrist and looked at Xuan Qing and Xuan Ling. There were countless strange sounds in my mind, as if countless instrumental music were playing wildly in my ears. All my thoughts were swept away, and I was filled with something.
After a breath, I just thought empty-handedly, "No matter what he says, Xuanqing, we can't admit it - we can't -"
"Brother Huang has misunderstood." He looked calm, as if the heart-wrenching words in Xuan Ling's mouth had nothing to do with him, "My brother has always been rude and rude. No wonder Brother Huang is suspicious, but Concubine Shu always abides by palace etiquette."
"If I hadn't ended up being married to my brother, I wouldn't have even said a word about it." He solemnly said: "My brother's intrusion into the palace just now is indeed extremely rude, but I am a citizen of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and I can't bear to see the humiliation of Meng Hehe of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Although my brother is incompetent, he has received the prince's salary in vain, so he has to think of serving the country. Even if the emperor loves him, he is willing to do his best as a soldier. As for the matter of interceding for Shu Concubine's brother, the emperor's brother also scolded his brother and accused him.
I shouldn’t speak too much for a guilty minister. In fact, when King Runan’s troubles were put down, I already had sympathy with Zhen Heng, and I deeply felt that his character was not as good as Guan Lu’s.” He thought for a moment as he said this, as if he was thinking about what he should do.
When he asked about saving me, Xuan Ling just sneered and waited for him to speak. Finally, Xuan Qing raised his head and looked at Xuan Ling calmly, "It's not that I don't care about my wife and children, but Yu Yin and Yu Che both stay away from Xiong Zhi.
, quite safe. And His Highness the Fourth Highness is the only flesh and blood of Imperial Concubine Huiyi. There are countless concubines in the palace, and I respect Imperial Concubine Huiyi the most." His eyes glanced at me as if unintentionally, and he became as calm as before, "My younger brother, I was here back then.
In the Queen Mother's Palace, she had an acquaintance with Concubine Huiyi. Concubine Huiyi served the Queen Mother diligently. When she had some free time, she asked her younger brother, the weather was getting colder. I wonder where the concubine was practicing and how well she was? Soon after, the weather got better.
In the cold, Concubine Huiyi ordered her maid Cai Yue to give her brother a cotton robe to bring with him to the concubine. Although his brother was grateful, he could not help but be surprised. Later, he found out that Concubine Huiyi was so kind. The cotton robe was not only owned by her mother and concubine, but also by her father, the emperor.
There are all the concubines who are changing clothes at her side. There are many concubines who end up without children. Concubine Huiyi takes care of them one by one, and I respect them extremely."
Xuan Ling's expression softened slightly, but his suspicion remained unchanged, and he simply said: "That's right. Concubine Shu Gui is practicing outside the palace, which is no better than when I and my mother were able to see each other every day in the palace." His tone was cold.
"It's hard for you to miss your mother."
Xuan Qing said: "Concubine Huiyi's kindness, I can't help but repay it, and I can't stand idly by when the only bloodline between the emperor brother and the concubine is in danger." He smiled slightly, "I still have a layer of selfishness. Yu Yin followed Concubine Shu.
Over the years, if something unexpected happens to Concubine Shu, Yu Yin will definitely be resentful towards my younger brother."
Xuanqing smiled slowly, so lightly, like a leaf stretching peacefully under the early autumn sun, "I'm sorry, I'm just disappointed. Everything you just said is just my imagination. I am also very happy, the emperor
It is indeed unfair to my brother to think like this, but I really care about Concubine Shu." He lowered his clothes and held his hands in his hands, saying with great respect for me, "Congratulations, Concubine Shu."
When he looked at me, he looked just like a prince should look at his beloved concubine, with a gentle look and polite words that maintained an impeccable sense of distance.
There was a mixture of sorrow and joy in my heart, as if someone had sprinkled salt on the open wound. Although it hurt, it could heal the wound. There was a hot white mist billowing in front of my eyes, and his face gradually blurred. But I
I know, I know, asking him to say such words, asking him to say in front of Xuan Ling how much Xuan Ling cares about me and congratulate me, cuts scars in his heart one by one.
Xuan Ling's eyes were slightly gentler, but his tone was still cold, just like the strength in his hands, he did not relax, "If you care about Concubine Yin, you should not have a private meeting with Concubine Shu in the palace. If Concubine Yin knew, what should you do?
Where are the suspicions?" He paused and said, "I heard some gossip the day before yesterday. It seems that you and Concubine Yin are not on good terms and have a cold relationship."
He raised his eyebrows, "Of course I know that I shouldn't meet with the concubine in private, but I do have something important to ask Concubine Shu. This matter concerns Jingxian..."
"It's about Concubine Jing..."
I blurted out the argument with him almost at the same time. Xuan Ling's face darkened. Xuan Ling didn't wait for him to finish speaking, but just looked at me condescendingly, "Shu Fei, King Qinghe has said enough, I want to hear what you have to say."
I quietly wiped away my tears and knelt down upright without avoiding his gaze, "The Six Kings have neglected Concubine Yin. This has actually been the case since Concubine Jing's death. Yu Yin often told her sadly, but she couldn't explain why.
, I am the sister of Yu Yin, so I have to worry about her. Today, when the prince met my concubine, he hesitated to speak, but I couldn’t stop worrying. After asking again and again, the prince was willing to reveal something. And in the past, the two secretaries in the mansion
There was always some discord with the concubine, and there must have been some gossip in the Duke's palace, so the prince felt that there was something fishy about Concubine Jing's death. I was in charge of the harem, and everyone had seen what happened that day, so I couldn't wrong Yu Yin like this.
So for this reason, I persuade the prince to calm down his suspicions about Yu Yin." I turned and said sadly, "Actually, what's the point of being so suspicious between husband and wife? No matter how much I try to persuade you as someone else, it will all be in vain."
Xuan Qing raised his eyebrows and said, "As for the private meeting with Concubine Shu, I don't agree with him. I don't know who is gossiping in front of the imperial brother. Not long after Concubine Shu relieved me, Yu Yin also came out to look for me. Brother Chen and I
Once she speaks clearly, everything will be fine."
There were tears in my eyes, "Just now I and the prince spoke in unison. Your Majesty should know that I have not conspired with the prince." I leaned over and sobbed: "I am not afraid of suffering some humiliation for Da Zhou, but there is Imperial Doctor Wen in front of me.
Now that the matter involves the prince, I cannot but feel disheartened."
"Are you discouraged?" He smiled faintly, "I once had a suspicion that Lao Liu married Concubine Yin because of the little portrait. That little portrait is indeed similar to Concubine Yin, but it's okay if she looks like you.
If that little portrait is really yours, and the hidden concubine is dead, I really don’t dare to think about it anymore.”
"Brother, you are worrying too much."
"It's me who worries too much." Xuan Ling seemed a little too kind, "When my mother was alive, she repeatedly warned me not to indulge in beautiful women. Concubine Shu, unintentionally or intentionally, stood between our brothers and attracted the covetousness of barbarians.
It is really a disaster. If it is really dangerous to stay in the palace any longer, I will seek help from Mo Ge and send her away from the Great Zhou Dynasty, so that we can get married to Hehe."
Xuanqing's expression changed slightly, he cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, think twice..."
He waved his hand decisively, "Just go back, I have made up my mind and I will never change it."
It can't be changed! After so many years, I am extremely clear about the years of the palace with red eaves and red walls. I, Yu Xuanling, am just a flower among the bright flowers. No matter how beautiful and blooming they are, they will eventually wither. What's more,
If this flower withers, naturally other flowers will bloom. If he can use me to calm the chaos, he will certainly be willing to do so. As for his face, he will naturally have a way to preserve his face, and besides, it is enough. I looked at Xuan Qing,
His lips turned white, his fingers were tightly clasped in his sleeves, and he tried his best to maintain his composure. His heart felt like it was being pierced, and Xuan Ling was already suspicious that there must be someone between Xuan Qing and me who could not be saved. I calmed down,
If it were him, I would rather it be me.
I just silently accepted the fate he bestowed upon me, bowed three times and said, "Spring banquet, a cup of green wine and a song. I bowed to Chen Sanyuan again: I wish my husband a thousand years..." I couldn't restrain the sobs and tears behind me.
I vaguely caught a glimpse of Xuan Qing's forbearing look, and tears finally fell on the gold bricks. A little orange light flashed under the candlelight. I continued: "Second wish, I am always in good health. Third wish is like Liang Shangyan, see you every year."
.I am a discarded person. It is a great blessing to be loved by the emperor and to serve him again. Today, I can use my humble body to do my best for the emperor. I have no excuse. Even if I will not be with the emperor every year in the future.
See you, and I also wish the Emperor long life and good health."
Xuan Qing, he should understand, I want him to be "a thousand years old", and he will never blame Xuan Ling because of me.
Xuanqing's face was as pale as water, and she bowed respectfully.
The moonlight is so misty that it falls on people as if they are covered with snow and frost. On such a hot day, when I look under the west window, I feel that the moonlight leaking through has a chilly feel, and the lilacs piled up all over the ground are like frost covering the ground.
.
Xuan Ling came closer to me, and I could almost feel his warm breath gently blowing on my face. He asked me: "What are your plans?"
I instinctively held my breath and said, "I dare not disobey the king's orders."
He came closer and looked at me closely, "I ask you, what will you do after you agree to get married?"
There are still tears on my eyelashes that are not dry, and the drop that has not yet fallen is like a small ice bead. I smiled sadly, "I still remember that in September of the year I returned to the palace, the emperor told me that the Liyuan had arranged a new song "
"Autumn Moon in the Han Palace", and even watched it with my concubines. Zhaojun was forced to leave the palace and leave the fortress. I remember very clearly that Zhaojun was so kind to him that he refused to leave his homeland and committed suicide by drowning in the Heishui River at the border of the two countries. "I
He said in a low voice: "I dare not be humiliated by the barbarians, as this will damage the emperor's reputation."
After finishing speaking, I suddenly thought of Xuan Qing. I had no choice but to return to the palace and serve Xuan Ling again because of the situation. If I were to live in a prominent position again... I have already been sorry to him once in this life, and I will definitely not be able to do it a second time. I lightly
Taking a gentle breath, the summer night air with the fragrance of flowers was inhaled into my nose, as sharp as a thin blade, which made me full of sorrow and tears.
His eyes lingered on my face like an inquiring one. For a moment, he finally slowly let go of my wrist, walked to the purple bamboo bookshelf on the west side of the east room, and took down a small celadon plum vase. He came over and was silent.
He carefully sprinkled the snow-white powder in the bottle on the bruised area on my wrist. The soft powder felt cool when it touched my skin. He took a roll of fine white gauze and wrapped it for me, "This is the new anti-swelling medicine from Taiyuan Hospital.
I was so angry just now that I acted harshly."
I didn't know what he wanted, so I could only say: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
"I am not Emperor Yuan of the Han Dynasty! I don't want you to become the concubine Zhaojun who never returns." He stretched out his hand to gently lift me up, looked at me meaningfully, and took out a small and thin yellow paper bag from his sleeve.
.I took it and opened it. It was an extremely finely ground powder. It was light green when I looked closely. It was only the weight of a fingernail and exuded a thin aroma of wine. He remained calm and only whispered: "
It only takes a little, and it doesn’t take much effort. I know you are very smart and will definitely make it come in handy.”
I gently pressed my long nails on the paper bag. The light pink color of my nails reflected the green powder, giving it a strange and bright color. "To shoot a man, shoot a horse first; to capture a thief, capture the king first. Your Majesty
It's a good idea, but Moge has many heirs, so killing him won't help."
There was a faint smile in Xuan Ling's eyes, and he put one hand on his chin, "Moge has five adult sons, they are brave and good at fighting, but they are all foolhardy, nothing to worry about. The only one who has some promise is his third son.
The seventh son is the daughter of Duolange from the Dongzhang family of Princess Dongzhang of Xiyue. But the child is only ten years old, so he is nothing." Xuan Ling waved his hand in disgust, as if to get rid of something dirty, "
As long as this ambitious thing dies, Hehe will naturally surrender to me and not dare to have any evil intentions again."
"The emperor has thought carefully. But Moge is protected by a large army, and I know it will be difficult to escape even if I know that I have succeeded." I stared at him and slowly opened my lips, "I only hope that the emperor can treat my children well, and I will die for the great Zhou Dynasty."
, die without regrets.”
He smiled slightly, as if he was chatting with me, "Don't worry. Once you succeed, I will arrange for someone to take care of you. You come back unscathed, and you are still my most beloved concubine." He stretched out his arms and hugged me, smiling like a child.
As in the past when we were in love, "Even if Lao Liu has any evil intentions, I won't be really angry. Everyone has a love for beauty, so it's no wonder they covet you." He paused and suddenly emphasized his tone,
"It's just Huan Huan, but no matter how others admire your beauty, your heart can only be with me."
He tightened his arms around me, with great force, as if he wanted to press me into his bones. My face was tightly pressed against his clothes, and my whole body was almost suffocated.
Looking at the gap in his arm, I saw the moonlight outside the window was like frost, and my heart felt like an endless heavy snowfall, a white confusion.