Everyone admired Wen Xiuyi's courage. It had only been three months since the incident, and the emperor was probably still angry.
Moreover, this is Concubine Pei's birthday party. If you say such a thing on the spot, isn't it pouring cold water on her?
The emperor's smile indeed faded a bit.
Concubine Pei took one look at it and immediately said with a smile: "Miss Wen, Concubine Hui can just tell your majesty about this. You don't need to ask for it. If your majesty says he wants to reward you, then he is rewarding yourself. Think about it again."
"
Wen Xiuyi bit her lips and said awkwardly: "My maid, I don't know what I want..."
Concubine Pei turned around and joked with the emperor: "They seem to have agreed upon it. With such a good opportunity, neither of them knows what they want."
The emperor also smiled: "Well, let's give them the same reward. My dear concubine, you and them can each add a dowry."
"yes."
That's it.
After the birthday banquet was over, Concubine Hui returned to the palace, took off her makeup and clothes, and waved the palace guests to leave, leaving only Wen Xiuyi alone.
After making sure no one heard, Concubine Hui asked: "Didn't I tell you to learn painting from the concubine? Why did you change your mind?"
Wen Xiuyi changed her weak and shy attitude in front of others. She turned her head to take off her earrings and said casually: "You are too slow to make up your mind. You know better than me what kind of temperament the concubine has. If you say that you want to learn painting from her, will she agree?"
?Besides, how long does it take to learn painting? It’s too time-consuming.”
Concubine Hui said angrily: "Your idea is very good? Come on now, you have wasted such an opportunity. I know your Majesty's temper better than you! Today is a happy day, how can he be happy if you pour cold water on it in court? On the contrary, it is all in vain.
You're angry with me! It's better now. You have been in trouble once and I can't even open my mouth!"
Wen Xiuyi looked at her calmly: "Then what do you want? Drive me out of the palace?"
Concubine Hui really wanted to drive her out of the palace, but when she thought of the second prince trapped in the palace, she couldn't bear it.
No, I can't offend her now, otherwise I will be really alone.
Concubine Hui patiently said to her: "Xiuyi, if you want to change His Majesty's mind, you can only start with the imperial concubine. Although this is slow, it is effective. He is my son, can I not be anxious? But urgent
It's no use, in this palace, you can only survive if you can endure it. Of those who were in Prince Zhao's Mansion, Your Majesty may not like me the most, but why can I still be alone in the harem now that I have become old and beautiful?
Your Majesty, our Majesty, you can say that you value affection, and you can say that you are ruthless, and you must grasp that point, do you understand?"
Wen Xiuyi was a little impatient: "This is you. Concubine Hui, don't bring your harem methods to me. I'm different from you!"
Concubine Hui was angry and anxious: "But this is the harem! You are here!" She said softly and begged, "Xiuyi, please just be patient for my son's sake, okay? In case you offend His Majesty again,
There really is no chance at all."
Wen Xiuyi frowned and endured it for a long time, and finally rolled her sleeves and said: "Okay! Concubine Hui, for the sake of Your Highness, I will endure it. I hope you won't let me down!"
After that, she left the inner room without looking back.
Concubine Hui looked at her back and suddenly became paralyzed.
"What a sin..." she murmured.
...
By the time the table was over, the sky had darkened, but the snow was getting heavier and heavier.
Mingwei got on the carriage, but before it drove out, someone else jumped on.
She raised her head and said, "Why don't you come up in such a grand manner?"
Yang Shu smiled and said: "Don't worry, no one will see me if I avoid others."
Mingwei raised the corner of his mouth, too lazy to talk to him.
The carriage started and Mingwei asked him: "What kind of road does this Wen Xiuyi belong to?"
Yang Shu came over to warm her hands with her, and replied: "Concubine Hui is not of high birth, and her natal family is very peaceful. I have never seen her in the palace many times."
He took a look and asked, "Why, do you doubt her?"
"Something's not right." Mingwei said, "Xiaobai smelled an unusual smell on her and felt that she might also be a Xuanshi."
Yang Shu frowned: "I haven't heard of this. The Wen family is very low-key, and I don't even know how many daughters they have."
"Then keep an eye on her more. Your Majesty is still in the palace, so let's be careful."
"Don't worry, there are always people guarding the palace in Xuandu Temple. Later I will find a way to send a message in and tell my aunt to tell her to pay attention."
"good."
The two talked for a while, and Mingwei suddenly felt that the route was wrong. He raised the curtains, took a look, and asked, "Where are we going?"
Yang Shu smiled mysteriously: "I'll take you to a place."
"Midnight..."
"Don't worry." He answered immediately, "I have already sent someone to send a message to Ji's house, saying that the empress wants to keep you overnight."
"..." This has been planned for a long time!
Mingwei said nothing more and let the carriage drive out of the city.
After a while, the noise outside disappeared and the carriage stopped.
"Come." Yang Shu jumped out of the carriage and reached out to help her.
Mingwei came down and when he raised his head, he was stunned for a moment.
Yang Shu smiled happily: "Does it look good?"
But in front of me was a plum forest, with small lanterns hanging on the plum trees, lighting up the night.
Pieces of white snow flew down and fell on the plum branches, white and red blending together to create an extremely bright and gorgeous scene.
Mingwei sighed: "If you divert your attention to business, what can't you accomplish?"
Yang Shu said seriously: "Isn't this a serious matter? Making you happy is the most important thing!"
"..."
Yang Shu kept looking at her, and when he saw her eyebrows curved, he immediately asked: "Are you smiling? Are you very happy?"
Mingwei wanted to keep a straight face, but couldn't help it.
"If it snows for a few more days, it won't look good if it accumulates too much, so we have to come here at this time." Yang Shu also muttered, "Unfortunately, this forest is not big, so I can only take a picture, and only this area can be seen."
..."
Mingwei suddenly asked him: "Do you have any intention in putting so much effort into it?"
"Well..."
Mingwei continued: "I told you, it's not just about me agreeing to it, it's about the follow-up. No matter how much you do, I can't give you the answer now."
Yang Shu lowered his head, and after a while, he whispered: "I'm not forcing you, I just want to give you more happiness and try to impress you. In this way, when you make a decision, you can be more biased toward me..."
Seeing him like this, Mingwei's eyes couldn't help but soften.
She asked: "Did I give you too little sense of security? It makes you so worried."
Yang Shu nodded: "I always feel that I can't hold you. You are like this falling snowflake. I am holding it in my palm now, but maybe it will melt away and never be found again. In that case,
What should I do?"
Mingwei remained silent.
How can she answer this question?
In fact, his insecurity comes not only from her, but also from objective reality.
Can a wandering soul who does not belong to this world really stay here forever? (To be continued)