Just as Gong E was looking for an opportunity to explain everything to Leng, the Flying Guillotine was about to go on a mission again. In order not to distract Leng, Gong E could only wait for him to come back.
Since Mu Sen had recovered, he had to tell her in advance. Firstly, he wanted to be mentally prepared for the future. Secondly, he wanted to cut off the cold. Thirdly, she had to know about her own matters. Naturally, Yi Lan was the one who told her about it. Ever since she had an unpleasant conversation with Gong E, she had fallen ill. Feng Yin often came to visit her, and she always said in a sarcastic tone,"Your brother and our master are really brothers. He knew that I made our master angry, so he tortured me in all sorts of ways. He prescribed whichever medicine was bitter. It was fine if I ate it, but he didn't let me recover.”
"Don't say that," Feng Yin said with a smile."My brother isn't a god. He can't cure your heart disease."”
Yi Lan could hear the thorns in her words. She was guilty after all, so she didn't argue with her. She just smiled tiredly and said,"I finally understand. You two siblings were sent by the heavens to avenge Master.”
Feng Yin pursed her lips and smiled."It's good that you know." Suddenly, she thought of something and asked,"Have you told Yi Erha about that?”The matter she was referring to was naturally what Imperial Consort Xi had said. Yi Lan seemed to have been stabbed by something and her face darkened. Feng Yin knew that she had not said anything and immediately said reproachfully,"If you don't say it, Big Brother won't say it either. Yi Erha has to know at least. We can't wait until then.”
Yilan forced a smile and said jokingly,"Why don't you tell me?"
Feng Yin looked at Yi Lan in surprise, then pointed at herself with a smile and said,"Me?" Then, he pointed at Yilan and said mockingly," To think that you have the nerve to say that. I won't be such an evil person. Just wait for Yi Erha to hate me. You can fill the hole you dug yourself.”
Yes, the so-called " whoever dug the hole would fill in the hole " had been discussed. Gong E would be the one to tell them about Leng, and Yilan would be the one to tell them about Mu Sen.
When Yi Lan heard Feng Yin's words, she said in a bad mood,"Alright, alright, alright. I'm the evil person, alright? You can't laugh at me.”
Feng Yin stopped laughing and said," Even so, you can't treat Yi Erha like this right now. It'll make that child feel bad."”
Ever since that incident, Yilan had always been indifferent to Mu Sen. She was neither too close to him nor cared about his well-being. She was always lazy and tired. For some reason, Mu Sen always let his imagination run wild. His heart was desolate and he didn't know what to do. It was as if there was a barrier between them. However, she didn't know that Yilan was like this because she felt guilty and avoided facing her. Of course, another reason was what Mu Qing had told her. She said that she was always biased towards Mu Sen and was afraid that Mu Qing would feel uncomfortable, so she avoided Mu Sen.
Just like that, a few months passed.
The butterflies in the Flower Gorge were deeply seen, and the waterflies flew leisurely.
The garden of Gong 'er's mansion was filled with flowers, flowers, and fragrant flowers. From time to time, innocent laughter could be heard. It turned out that Mu Sen was wearing a light blue dress and was catching butterflies for Mu Na. Now, Mu Sen was catching them accurately. After catching them, he would pinch the wings of the butterflies with two fingers and bend over to place them on Mu Na's outstretched hands. When the butterflies flew up, Mu Na clapped and laughed. Or they would hold the butterflies in their hands and squat down with Mu Na. Then, they would open their hands and see the butterflies dance. The two of them watched as the butterflies flew into the flowers. It was a beautiful sight.
However, they didn't realize that a pair of deep and cold eyes had been staring at them for a long time. Or more accurately, they had been staring at Mu Sen for a long time. His expression was cold as if it was carved by a knife. This person was Prince Bao Hongli.
It turned out that he had just returned to the capital last night. Seeing that it was already late, he went back to the prince's residence to rest. When Fujin Fuchatana saw Hongli, she smiled and bowed. She said gently,"Master, you're finally back. It's been a tiring journey. Yesterday, a fast horse reported that he was returning to the residence today.”After the concubines and maidservants finished paying their respects, they offered tea. Hongli motioned for everyone to leave, leaving only the two of them in the room.
Hongli smiled." I was supposed to be back in the afternoon. I didn't expect to meet an acquaintance on the way and was delayed. So, I came back late. How's your family?"”
Tana understood what he meant. She smiled and said,""Don't worry, Master. It's all good. Also, the Emperor has decreed that the second day of the ninth month of the lunar calendar is a good day to marry Miss Guarjia.”
Although it was within his expectations, he still couldn't help but be happy. He held Tana's hand and led her to sit down."Don't worry, I won't be biased.”
Tana lowered her head and smiled." Look at what I've become. I'm so happy to have a younger sister." Also, the courtyard you instructed me to prepare is ready.”
Hongli smiled and hugged her, saying gently,""I've troubled you. When she enters the residence, let her properly thank you as her elder sister. However, because she's the only daughter in the family, she's been spoiled a little. Moreover, she has some illnesses on her body, so please give in to her a little more.”After saying that, he frowned and muttered,"Why is it set in September? Is there no suitable date in July?"”
Tana's heart tightened when she heard those words, but she pretended to be as usual and said coquettishly,""Look at how anxious I am. It's only two months in between. Besides, July is too hot, and September is just nice when it's cooler. This is the date Mother personally set. He said he wasn't biased, but now Zixin had gone to that manor.”After saying that, he picked up the teacup and took a sip.
Seeing her like this, Hongli knew that Tana was jealous, so he couldn't continue the topic. He smiled and caressed her, lowered his head and kissed her, coaxing her gently,""I knew I didn't marry the wrong person."
The lights flickered, and the room was filled with spring.
During the morning court session the next day, Hongli reported on the river construction and disaster relief in Henan. The Emperor was very satisfied and praised him repeatedly. This made the Third Prince, Hongshi, very angry. This is the Emperor's favoritism. If I were to go, I would definitely do better than him. However, how could the Emperor think of me when it comes to such a free contribution?
After the end of the court session, Emperor Yongzheng specially asked Hongli to stay behind and asked him some questions about the journey. Hongli answered them one by one and specially instructed them to say that Gong Er was his brother for many years. For our sake, we can't let his daughter down.
Hongli naturally agreed and promised the Emperor that he would not let her down. Yongzheng was very satisfied and then asked Hongli to pay his respects to Imperial Consort Xi.
As soon as Hongli stepped into Jingfu Palace, a palace maid was waiting there and hurriedly welcomed him in. At this time, Imperial Consort Xi had already laid out a table full of dishes and snacks. She smiled gently and asked with concern how she had been living outside these few months. Hongli answered her one by one.
Imperial Consort Xi looked at Hongli and said with heartache,""Why did you lose weight and become darker?"
Hongli smiled." Look at what Mother said. You've lost weight there. This is the reason why Mother loves her son."”
Imperial Consort Xi smiled and kept putting food into Hongli's bowl.""Try these. Mother told me to prepare these for you. I know you must be hungry because you haven't eaten breakfast.”
"Mother, she had prepared it, but I didn't want to eat it." Hongli said with a smile.”
Imperial Consort Xi said," She's always on her side. By the way, your Emperor Ma kept praising you here yesterday and said that he would reward you well."”After saying that, he became even more smug.
"The Emperor also told me, but the best reward is still Yi Er Ha."”
Imperial Consort Xi replied with a slight sigh and said earnestly,""Son, there is something that Mother wants to tell you in detail.”
Hongli took a sip of tea and said to Imperial Consort Xi,""What is it? You're so serious."
Imperial Consort Xi smiled faintly and said slowly,"" Although that Yi Erha has recovered from his illness, the root of the illness still exists. We have to go along with her wishes. Besides, her temper is too spoiled, so Mother wants her to stay at home for another two to three years. During this period, she will learn the rules and temper. The root of the illness has to be removed. At that time, our son will still be willing to marry again.”
Hongli never expected Imperial Consort Xi to say such a thing again. However, the imperial edict had already been issued. Could it be that there was some change? His expression darkened as if he was infinitely disappointed."Mother, you can rest assured about this. I will teach her myself. That illness is nothing. As long as you pay attention to it and follow her wishes, it will naturally not happen again.”
Imperial Consort Xi was unhappy when she heard that and said,""What do you mean by going along with her? Since she's become the Fujin, she has to share your burden. Why are you worrying about her? So, Mother thinks that Miss Muqing is not bad, so let's go."
"Mother, your son has already clearly told you and the emperor that it's Yi Erha and Guarjia Musen. Besides, hasn't the imperial edict already been issued? Mother, what's the use of these?" Hongli said hurriedly before Imperial Consort Xi could finish.
Imperial Consort Xi saw that Hongli was anxious and paused for a moment before saying,""Yes, but it's Mu Qing.”
Hong Li stood up and said in exasperation,""Why is it Mu Qing? Didn't I make it very clear? Then let the emperor change it.”He said the last sentence in a fit of pique.
Imperial Consort Xi was slightly anxious and shouted softly,""Nonsense, how can this be changed? Besides, how was she supposed to conduct herself in the future?”He then slowed down his tone and advised," Besides, what's wrong with Muqing? Her looks and figure, her behavior, her gentleness and reliability-everything is complete. Which one of them isn't a hundred times better than Yi Erha?"”
"There are so many good girls out there," Hongli said unhappily."Are you going to marry them?"”
Imperial Consort Xi paused for a moment and said,"" Son, Mother is just feeling sorry for you. Besides, I've already told your Aunt Yilan that Yi Erha is not allowed to be betrothed for the next three years, and your Imperial Ma has also agreed. We just want to do things better. Wouldn't it be better if she could match up to us in everything? Otherwise, you'll have to worry and tire yourself out.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Hongli suddenly asked coldly,"Mother, it was Yi Erha who was unwilling, wasn't it? You want Mu Qing to marry me?”
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