The next morning, Ming Wei was already standing outside when I opened the door. She bowed to me with a smile." Good morning, Sister. The ancestor is calling you over!”I stretched lazily and took a deep breath of fresh air.”I folded my hands and lowered my head. "Sister didn't sleep well last night?" Ming Wei walked beside me and asked foolishly," No, I'll just look at you!”I stopped and held Ming Wei's arm. Ming Wei was a little surprised, but she immediately smiled even brighter at me.
Cao GuGu was already standing outside the door. She saw Ming Wei and I with our arms around each other's shoulders and looked helpless." Look at you two crazy girls. If you go out, you'll embarrass Ci Ning Palace!"”Cao GuGu said as she pulled my hand." Hurry up and go in. The old ancestor is waiting for you!"”Cao GuGu tapped my nose and I stuck out my tongue at her mischievously. Cao GuGu's face was already red with anger, but Ming Wei smiled even more happily." Go and do your work!”Cao GuGu turned around and left in embarrassment. I made a "V" gesture to Ming Wei and walked towards the Empress Dowager's inner room.
"But the girl is here?" The bright yellow muslin curtain blurred and only the Empress Dowager's back could be seen.”the Empress Dowager said lightly.
I opened the curtain and the pleasant smell of Buddha wafted into my nose. It lingered in the room and had a different flavor against the bright yellow gauze curtain. I slowly walked behind the Empress Dowager and looked at her yellowed and deformed face in the bronze mirror. I suppressed my trembling hands and gently picked up the white jade comb and placed it on the Empress Dowager's white hair. However, I couldn't do it for a long time. I looked at the mirror and the Empress Dowager only smiled gently.
My left hand picked up a few silver threads and began to comb them gently. Previously, it had always been Li Shang who helped me tidy my hair. After entering the palace, I would comb my hair into a peach blossom bun every day, which was also the bun that the most ordinary palace maids in the palace wore. The Empress Dowager seemed to see my dilemma and said softly to me," Don't be nervous. Pick what you know."”
I nodded and tied the Empress Dowager's hair tightly into a bun based on my impression of her. It was fixed in the center and was matched with a flowing gold pearl hairpin. As the Empress Dowager's hair was already completely white, if she had a head full of gold and silver, it would accentuate her white hair. I thought about it and only inserted a row of coral crystal pearls in front of it. It was simple and not an identity.
The empress dowager touched her hair bun and looked at herself in the mirror. A satisfied smile appeared on her lips, and the wrinkles on her face and the corners of her eyes wrinkled together." Yes, Qin Hua is indeed smart."”The Empress Dowager was still looking at herself in the mirror. I felt relieved, but my nerves were tense because of the Empress Dowager's next words.
"Aijia doesn't like girls who are too smart, especially smart and beautiful girls like you!”The empress dowager was still smiling, but it made me afraid. I stood at the side as if I was sitting on pins and needles.
"This widow knows about you and those children. I really didn't think that a little girl like you would have such ability!”I didn't know what the Empress Dowager was referring to, but at this time, the Empress Dowager had already stood up and walked out, leaving me standing in place.”The Empress Dowager's cold voice echoed in my ears. I actually didn't know that the Empress Dowager's misunderstanding of me was so deep. My hands unconsciously trembled and I didn't know what to do. She had disguised herself so well.
I followed Empress Dowager Cao Gugu and the rest to the Imperial Study of the Pure Pure Palace. This was the first time I stepped into the Emperor's exclusive area in the palace. I didn't want to delve into the meaning behind this. I only looked at the high eaves that were shining brightly. Two huge stone lions stood in front of the door. The three big words, Wen Xuan Hall, were shocking. I followed Empress Dowager into it. There was already a row of princes and grandchildren standing inside. Ling Ye stood at the head of the left. He saw me and smiled at me. I looked at Xuan Fei who was standing on the right. Xuan He, Xuan Qi, Xuan Li, and the other unnamed princes.
"Kneel to the ancestor.”When the people in the hall saw the Empress Dowager enter, they all knelt down. The Emperor also hurriedly walked down the steps and helped the Empress Dowager up the steps." All of you, get up. Why are there so many rules for family?"”The Empress Dowager's face was filled with a kind smile. She was like a completely different person from the person in the Great Buddha Hall. Cao GuGu and I walked to the side behind the Empress Dowager. Eunuch Li quickly ordered people to bring a soft couch. Cao GuGu and I helped the Empress Dowager sit down. The Emperor also sat on the golden dragon throne, his face full of spring.
"I called everyone here today to announce a few things.”The Emperor paused for a moment and looked at the Empress Dowager. The Empress Dowager nodded, and the Emperor gestured for him to stand up. He said to the people below," The matter with Third Brother previously made Zhen very sad. I hope that all the princes will be careful. Now that this matter has come to an end, the Ministry of Personnel Affairs is still a thorny problem. Eighth Brother, you still have the matter with the Ministry of Revenue. It has been difficult for you during this period of time. Little Li, announce the decree!”The Emperor seemed to be saying something unimportant, but everyone held their breath. Eunuch Li stood in front of the stage and read at the top of his voice," Now the emperor's eldest grandson has both wisdom and wisdom. He has the spirit of an ancient gentleman. His talent and literary talent are comparable to that of an ancient gentleman. He is specially granted the title of first-class duke to supervise the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Murta Qin Hua originally belonged to the same clan. He is virtuous and wise. He is more intelligent than others. This is a work of heaven. Therefore, he specially approved the marriage. The Duke of Heaven praised him and gave Qin Hua a first-class imperial edict wife. He appointed the emperor's eldest grandson Ling Ye to marry him. He announced it to the world and let everyone know. I'm honored." Eunuch Li finished reading it fluently in one breath, but Ling Ye was already half-squatting to receive the edict. I was stunned for a long time before I came back to my senses and knelt beside Ling Ye." Long live our Emperor! Long live our Emperor!"”I looked at the imperial edict in Ling Ye's hand, which was made of silk and embroidered with auspicious clouds and cranes. It was magnificent, but I felt that it was extremely surreal.
The empress dowager's reaction today still echoed in my mind, but what was the situation now? Ling Ye helped me up and our eyes met. Ling Ye still smiled at me, but that simple smile gave me enough strength.
Today, everything seems to revolve around Ling Ye. The other princes have their own colors, but everyone is pretending very well. I want to know Xuan He's thoughts the most.
The Empress Dowager didn't stay for long before leaving with Cao GuGu. The Emperor also ordered everyone to leave. Ling Ye held my hand tightly and walked out. Beside him was Xuan Qi and Xuan Li. Xuan Li snorted heavily. Xuan Qi glanced at me from the side and left silently. I could only pretend not to see.
Looking at Xuan Qi and Xuan Li's departing backs, I knew that we could never be friends again in this life. At this moment, we were on opposite sides, and I would always be in a dilemma. Ling Ye's hand was still there, and that warm feeling was the only harbor I could rely on. I spread out my fingers and held his ten fingers tightly. At this moment, I just wanted to rely on him, even if it was selfish.
"I'll take you somewhere!" Ling Ye suddenly thought of something and pulled me up." Where are we going?”Although our relationship was different now, I felt a little embarrassed as I watched my dress flutter in the wind. With my bound feet and the high flowerpot soles, Ling Ye seemed to have noticed that something was wrong with me. He picked me up." It's okay now. Let's go!"”Ling Ye happily picked me up and ran, but I blushed." Do you want me to die of shame? How am I supposed to face people in the future? Put me down.”I called out loudly, but Ling Ye turned a deaf ear. He smiled mischievously." You're my fiancée. If I say no, then no!"”He looked at me from the corner of his eyes. His eyes were limpid, and the corners of his mouth were still in a beautiful arc.
"What a scoundrel!" I was so angry that I had no choice but to stuff my head tightly into his chest.
"We're here!" When I heard Ling Ye's words, I almost jumped off his body. I looked up and was shocked by what I saw. The courtyard was filled with magnolias, jade hall spring, night and flowers, and south schisandrin. There were a few fragrant trees scattered beside him.
"The last time I saw you like peonies so much, I tried to plant them. They said that you would like Mulan even more. I've long heard of that saying of laughing and scolding the imperial noble consort.”Ling Ye pulled me into the flowers. I was already touched." You planted it yourself?”I caressed Yulan beside me and choked up a little.
"Hehe, that's right. I'm afraid that I won't be able to live.”Ling Ye rubbed the back of his head in embarrassment and grinned at me. I nodded, quietly squatted down, hugged my knees, and cried.
"What's wrong?" Ling Ye was frightened by my actions and was at a loss. He quickly squatted down and stroked my head. I was still sobbing and my body was shaking badly. Really, this kind of protection, this kind of sacrifice, I'm not her, but you're Xiao Lang!
Ling Ye's murmuring was in my ears, but I couldn't hear it clearly. His hand tightly wrapped around me for a long time.
This book is provided by FunNovel Novel Book | Fan Fiction Novel [Beautiful Free Novel Book]