A Mistaken Love (3)
Soon, the palace that Kang Xi had built for Liu Huan was completed. In the past, if a king wanted to pamper a woman, he would always hide a beauty in a golden house. Kang Xi was no exception. Could it be that a golden cage like the Forbidden City could not hold a weak woman? He had to put in so much effort to surround her with layers of gold and jade painted corners and upturned eaves in order to satisfy the lonely emperor's heart?
"Cao Yin! Quickly follow me to take a look, the 'Eye-brushing Pavilion' given to Liu Huan has been completed, hehe.”Kang Xi waved his hands and pulled Cao Yin over, walking straight towards the Crimson Snow Pavilion.
"Emperor, why don't you bring Liu Xuanshi along?”Cao Yin smiled.
"That's a good idea. How could I not have thought that the entire 'Fu Mou' palace was quite huge, and there were horizontal boards and couplets on the pavilions and pavilions, but they had not been inscribed yet. Liu Huan was also a person who was very good at writing, so she should have been invited to draft together with me! Cao Yin, you reminded me! Hahaha, good! I'll go to Chuxiu Palace now!" Kang Xi waved his hand and a group of servants carried a palanquin over.
Kang Xi was supported by Cao Yin as he boarded the palanquin. He bent down and gave Little Blessing some instructions before indicating that he was going to Chuxiu Palace.
" The Emperor has arrived…" The originally quiet atmosphere of Chuxiu Palace was suddenly broken by this shocking sound. Under the commotion, the attendants of the various rooms rushed out of the door and knelt down to welcome the Emperor, extremely terrified.
Kang Xi got off the palanquin and said unhappily to the eunuch waiting outside Chuxiu Palace," I haven't given any instructions yet. How can you pass it on? This time, I only want to see Liu Xuanshi alone, but you, a servant, have alarmed everyone with a message?”
The eunuch trembled and knelt on the ground, unable to get up. He slapped his mouth and said," I deserve to die. I deserve to die."”
Cao Yin saw this and quickly reprimanded," Get lost."”
The eunuch felt as if he had been pardoned and retreated in fear.
Kang Xi snorted, lifted his dragon robe, and strode into Chuxiu Palace. Seeing that the palace was already kneeling on the ground, he was a little unhappy and said," Get up. Liu Xuanshi can follow me."”
" Yes…" Although the attendants replied in unison, they were struggling in their hearts. They had all sorts of guesses, but they couldn't understand.
Liu Huan knelt on the ground, overwhelmed by the unexpected favor. She was panicking for a moment. Seeing this, Xie 'er quickly helped her up and whispered into her ear," Don't worry. Go with the Emperor."”
" But..." Liu Huan nervously held Xie 'er's hand, afraid that she would lose her support if she let go.
Kang Xi saw that the rest of the attendants had left, leaving only Liu Huan and another attendant still in the same spot. It was unknown what they were discussing, but Kang Xi walked over. The Emperor's shadow came forward and blocked the light. The two of them were shocked and quickly lowered their eyes, not moving an inch.
"Liu Yan, why aren't you following me?" Kang Xi's tall figure stood beside them, taller by half a head. Liu Huan and Xie 'er couldn't help but lower their heads.
" Yes…" Liu Yan reluctantly let go of Xie 'er.
Kang Xi happily took her hand, which shocked Liu Yan." Liu Yan, I want to take you somewhere!" Hurry up."
Xie 'er saw Liu Huan's panic-stricken look and had a bad premonition. She waited until the Emperor and Liu Huan walked out of Chuxiu Palace before she caught up with Cao Yin. She grabbed him and said," Cao Yin, why did the Emperor call Liu Xuanshi away in such a hurry?”
"Haha, don't worry, Xie 'er.”Cao Yin said with a relaxed smile," The Emperor has built another courtyard and bestowed Liu Xuanshi with it. It just so happens that it has been completed today. The couplet on the plaque in the hall has not been inscribed yet. The Emperor is preparing to bring Liu Xuanshi along to make up for it. Isn't that elegant?”
"Ah?" Xie 'er was shocked. This Liu Huan was very knowledgeable. If she didn't help, she wouldn't be able to hide from the Emperor's eyes. What should she do?
"What's wrong? Why are you so surprised?" Cao Yin was also frightened by Xie 'er's frightened expression.
"Cao Yin, can you beg the emperor to bring me along?”Xie 'er almost begged Cao Yin.
Cao Yin's expression changed slightly. Xie 'er didn't seem like a vain person. Why was she begging him to bring her along with the Emperor today? Wasn't Liu Huan her good sister? Why would Xie 'er ruin her time with the emperor? Besides, where was Rong Ruo, whom she missed so much? Where was she?
"Cao Yin, it's definitely not what you think.”Xie 'er saw Cao Yin's troubled expression, but she did not dare to tell him about her love. She could only beg Cao Yin to bring her along.
" Alright…" Although Cao Yin was puzzled, she understood Xie 'er's character and her relationship with Rong Ruo. She guessed that there must be some inside story, and it must be something that was not easy to explain, so she did not ask further and agreed to bring her along.
Xie 'er couldn't tell her everything, but she was afraid that Cao Yin would misunderstand. If she went out of the palace to tell Rong Ruo, wouldn't Rong Ruo's heart be broken? However, Liu Huan's matter was related to whether she had lied to the Emperor. If she did not hide it, she would be punished severely. Xie 'er understood that the Emperor was heartless. Once they fell out, the honor and the apology would only be in an instant. She gritted her teeth and decided to help him to the end.
Cao Yin then had Xie 'er change into a palace maid's outfit and blend in with the group of palace maids and eunuchs behind the Emperor to adapt to the situation. Xie 'er thanked him profusely. Cao Yin shook his head helplessly and followed Kang Xi with large strides, protecting him.
"Liu Yan, look, this is the gift I want to give you.”Kang Xi smiled and waved his hand. Liu Huan looked over. Surrounded by the Crimson Snow Pavilion's Taiping Begonia, a vermilion hall with new tiles and paint stood in front of her. It was quite spectacular.
Liu Yan almost cried out in surprise. She had received the emperor's favor with her humble identity as a servant. The word 'flattered' could no longer describe her uneasy mood.
"How is it? Do you like it?" Kang Xi gently took Liu Yan's slender hand and asked with his head lowered," This is my personal drawing for you. If you are not satisfied, I can ask the workers to modify it until you are satisfied."”
" Your Majesty…how could I…" Liu Huan almost choked up, her eyes watery.
Kang Xi shushed her, signaling her not to continue. He forcefully took her into the hall. Liu Huan was moved by this powerful man's aura, and she couldn't help but feel light-headed.
Liu Yan was immersed in it and had already entered the garden. At this moment, no matter how beautiful the scenery in the garden was, Liu Huan naturally had no mood to appreciate it. Her heart was hanging in the air, and she could not let it go at all times.
" Liu Huan, this is the courtyard I built for you. It's different from all the other palaces in the harem. I met you at the Crimson Snow Pavilion. I also feel that the scenery here is the quietest and the best. It suits you the best…"
"Oh right, I sent someone to deliver the white West Mansion crabapple a few days ago. Zhen knows that you love this white flower plant, so I specially asked for two pots for you. Usually, only imperial consorts and above can get it, hehe. As long as you like it, I will get it for you no matter what…"
"Is the scenery here beautiful? Look, New Willow Drifting Cattail, isn't it a very suitable name for you? Liu Yan Liu Yan, is to take the meaning of beautiful willow color, I have always loved weeping willow. I specially ordered people to plant willow trees everywhere in the garden. The beautiful scenery is suitable for this spring…"
Liu Yan was floating in the air. She could only hear the Emperor talking to her non-stop along the way. His voice was extremely pleasant, but she couldn't fully understand it…However, it didn't matter. Liu Yan knew that the Emperor loved her at this moment.
The emperor brought Liu Huan along and strolled around. The scenery was great, making one feel relaxed and happy. It was indeed a great place to live. Xie 'er followed behind a large group of eunuchs and serving girls. Naturally, she had also enjoyed the scenery in the hall. She had made her way to every corner of the hall, showing her supreme favor.
Walking out of the pavilion and across the pool, through the flowers and willows, they entered a cultivation house. Thousands of weeping willows covered them, and a clear stream passed by. The pavilion 'er thought to herself,"What a good place!"”He slowly walked through the veranda, and the rain stones under the steps formed a path that meandered into a waterside pavilion.
As they entered the waterside pavilion, they saw a low table carved with pear blossoms and precious wood. There were two tables around it. Kang Xi carefully helped Liu Huan sit down while he sat on the other side. On the table were fresh fruits and a white jade tea set.
Cao Yin stood behind Kang Xi, and Xie 'er quickly squeezed behind Liu Huan. Cao Yin looked at Xie 'er's every move in confusion. Xie' er winked at him mischievously, and Cao Yin smiled.
"Liu Yan, look, I know you like writing, so I specially arranged this place. If you can sit here on a moonlit night and play the zither and read poems, wouldn't it be elegant?”Kang Xi looked at her with joy.
" Hmm…" Liu Yan nodded, but she didn't know how to answer.
When Kang Xi saw her nod shyly, he felt that she was thinking the same thing. He was very happy." I gave this palace an elegant name. I took a phrase from Nalanxing De's new poem and named it 'Fu Mou Bieyuan'. Haha."
When Xie 'er heard such an ancient name coming from the Emperor's mouth, her heart palpitated and she walked towards the Emperor. Ever since she entered the palace, she had never looked at Kangxi properly. Because her heart was not here, she was even more worried. Now that she saw him, she was dumbfounded. This emperor! Wasn't he the Third Master Huang who had mocked him at the waterside pavilion that day? Wasn't he the man whom he had met by chance at Crimson Snow Pavilion that day? That's right, he was with Cao Yin that day! " How could this be…" All the yellowing memories that she had buried in her heart suddenly surged out. Xie 'er recalled the scene of her happily attending the banquet with her cousin, the scene of her dressed up as a man and quarreling with the Emperor, and the scene of her saving the Emperor who had fallen into the water…Her emotions were chaotic and she could not suppress them.
"Liu Yan, do you also think this place is good? Haha. Great, then are you willing to give me a couplet for this beautiful place?”The Emperor looked at Liu Yan with affection.
Xie 'er was also awakened by these words. She looked at Liu Huan's ashen face and her hands trembling.
"What's wrong? Liu Yan…" The Emperor saw that Liu Yan's expression was not right, so he quickly went forward and asked with concern," Are you too tired after walking around for a long time? It was better to rest for a while, hehe. Men, serve tea!"
Xie 'er was thinking about how to help Liu Huan in front of the Emperor. She was at a loss and panicked. Coincidentally, she heard the Emperor calling for tea. Seeing that the tea serving maid had left, Xie 'er had an idea. She quietly followed him out when no one was paying attention.
In a moment, Xie 'er came in with a tea tray. She offered it with both hands and deliberately used the tea tray to cover her face so that the Emperor would not recognize her. Although it had been a year and she was disguised as a man, it was better to be cautious for safety reasons.
Xie 'er lowered her head and served tea to the Emperor and Liu Huan. When she brought it to Liu Huan, she deliberately opened the lid of the teacup and said softly," Liu Xuanshi, drink it while it's hot. The wind is strong here, and the tea will get cold easily.”
Liu Yan recognized Xie 'er's voice and looked up. It was indeed Xie' er. At this moment, she was more or less relieved. Hearing Xie 'er's words, she knew that it was to help her, so she looked at the teacup, but there was no smoke. Liu Yan gently held the teacup, and the cup was cold. She knew that it was not hot tea, but why did Xie' er let her drink it while it was still hot?
Xie 'er gave Liu Huan a look and left hurriedly.
Although Liu Yan didn't understand what he meant, he still picked up the teacup, gently twisted the lid with one hand, and held the cup with the other. He sipped carefully, and indeed, a chill flowed into his throat.
Just as she was thinking of a countermeasure and anxiously looked up, she saw a few small words densely written on the lid of the teacup! Liu Ran was overjoyed and quickly pretended to drink it again. She remembered these words clearly and closed the lid of the tea. She said to the Emperor with a happy expression," Your Majesty, this servant already has a pair. I wonder if Your Majesty is willing to listen to this servant's clumsy words?"”
"Hurry up and tell me!" The Emperor was originally sipping his tea, but when he heard Liu Huan's words, he became spirited and listened attentively.
"The tea in the Precious Tripod is still green, and the chess in the secluded window is still cold.”Liu Yan said hesitantly.
When the Emperor heard this, he put down his teacup and suddenly stood up. Everyone was shocked.
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