Chapter 17: Want to cut emotions but linger (1)

The air in the morning is a bit cool, but it makes people feel refreshed. The fatigue that has not been asleep all night is swept away. I walked quickly, just thinking about going back quickly. No matter if he is in Yanbo Pavilion at this time, I will only Putting down my purse and leaving, I smiled faintly. At this time, he is probably going to come early. No matter if you don't see it, it's the best thing.
The lotus was in full bloom, and the elegant fragrance lingered around me, and I was breathing heavily. Perhaps this will be the last time. I don't ask the emperor's love, but this kind of outrageous thing must never be done again.
If discovered, how shame our Ling family will suffer, and how sad my father will be!
In fact, I know very well that I just don't want to see him again, and I don't want to develop into a tragedy in which we are unable to extricate ourselves but cannot be together.
At least, it's good that we no longer meet me and him. I can feel his affection for me from his eyes, even though we all know that this affection shouldn't exist.
I put my purse on the stone table, thinking about it is wrong, what if he doesn't see it? After all, he never enters this gauze curtain. However, if it is placed on the ground, it is even more inappropriate.
I hesitated, and when I finally decided to put it on the table, a voice sounded: "It's early today."
I was stunned, it was him. Turning back slowly, with a smile on his face, "The prince is also very early."
He smiled gently, "I caught a cold last night. Brother Huang allowed me to take a day off. This time I came back and stayed in Haiyan Hall. I went to bed early and woke up early and came here."
His hands are behind his back. I looked at it a little bit, and when he noticed it, I smiled shyly. Immediately, he stretched out his hand and said: "Last night, I saw this Xuetang in the Yuhuayuan. I thought you should like it, so I picked some and kept it in the water. This morning is still good."
I looked at the fragrant and elegant white flowers in his hand, and tears fell.
He was panicked and went into this curtain and wiped it with the corner of his sleeve. I looked up at him, his face was firm in the sun, but his expression was extremely gentle. This was the first time I looked at him so close. He looked at me too, his eyes unblinking.
I lowered my head shamelessly.
He murmured: "Are you really a woman on earth?"
I smiled, "What does the prince think?"
"Nine Heavens Profound Girl!" After he finished speaking, he also smiled, "It really shocked me to heaven."
I met his eyes, "Why doesn't the prince make me think like this."
He suddenly took my hand and walked outside the pavilion, ignoring my surprised look. When he came to the West Lake, he smiled and said, "Mind to enjoy the lotus with this king?"
I pursed my lips and thought, after all, this is the last time, go.
Nodding lightly, he took the boat in his hand.
The lotus leaves are infinitely green, and the lotus is red in the sun.
I was sitting in the bow of the ship, he palmed his hands, and slowly drove into that piece of elegance.
I whispered a folk song lotus collection, stretched out my hand to caress the wide lotus leaves, occasionally bent a lotus, and sniffed gently. He looked at me, eyes full of tenderness and indulgence.
"The lotus leaf skirt is cut in the same color, and Furong opens to the sides of his face. I can't see it when I get into the pool. I start to realize someone is coming after hearing the song." He groaned and suddenly laughed, "But your skirt is not the lotus leaf color It."
I laughed too, without speaking.
In this way, gently rippling in the lotus pond under the bright sunshine, I was very relaxed, and gradually felt a little sleepy. I closed my eyes unconsciously and took a nap.
In a trance, it seems to hear him say: "It is said in the Book of Songs that a beautiful woman's hands are like catkins, skin is like fat, necks are like grubs, teeth are like rhinoceros, cockroaches and eyebrows, beautiful smiles, beautiful eyes look forward to Xi'. See Guozhen, this is true." He has stopped the scull in his hand and sat in the stern of the boat, apparently staring at me at this time.
I sleep soundly, the boat rippling gently on the surface of the water like a cradle.
At this time, the voice from the distant shore awakened me, "Lord Yu, Lord Yu..."
I opened my eyes, he was still smiling, but his eyebrows frowned, and he said to me, "Someone is calling me, I'm afraid that the emperor is calling me." He sighed slightly, "Wake you up?"
I shook my head, "Lord, go, maybe it's important."
He nodded, looked at me, and said firmly, "Tonight, I will be waiting for you at Yanbo Pavilion."
Before I could answer, it was another sentence-"Don't refuse." The sound is very soft, but very heavy. After he finished speaking, he looked into the distance, his eyes worried.
When the shouting faded away, he shook the boat back to the shore, led me ashore and hurried away.
I walked back slowly, reaching into my sleeve, suddenly remembering that the purse had not been given to him.
Set my mind, decided to see you for the last time tonight. Walking slowly, I forgot that when it was almost time, most of the imperial concubines would enjoy the flowers in the garden at this time.
As I was thinking about how to respond, I heard a burst of laughter. I looked up, and I had walked into a relatively open area. Several bright women were playing on the swing, and happy laughter flew into the sky. The sound suddenly stopped because of my presence. I took a closer look, and found that there was no Concubine Liu or the concubine An Gui, so I relaxed a little.
The clothes of those women are not complicated and gorgeous, but they should be beautiful people with low grades.
"Who are you?" A small woman ran up to me, she looked like she was only 13 or 4, and she looked lovely.
I smiled, "Who are you?"
"My name is Zijuan, and I am a new beauty. Those over there are Sister Ruyue and Sister Luliu."
I looked in the direction she was pointing, and there were two women standing beside the swing. I think the clothes on my body imply that my grade is not low, even if it is just a simple dress, it is used by the queen after all.
I smiled slightly, "I am the concubine of this harem just like you."
"Sister, come to swing?"
I looked into her clear eyes and smiled.
"Zijuan, what are you doing?" A woman in green came up with a beautiful face. She took Zijuan's hand but did not leave, and looked at me curiously.
"Sister Luliu, I met another sister again."
"Which palace are you from?" I asked afterwards.
"Yeting's Wujin Pavilion." Seeing my puzzled expression, the woman named Luliu said, "The beautiful people live there, don't you know?"
I smiled slyly.
"Let's go back, and those women will be here soon." Another woman walked over and said.
This woman has a dignified and beautiful appearance, and is quite decent. She glanced at me and said lightly: "You too, hurry up, those women don't like having others here."
After speaking, he turned to Luliu again, "Be careful to be seen by Concubine Liu again, what happened last time..."
Without waiting for her to continue, Luliu's expression changed, "Let's go."
Zijuan looked back at me, "Sister, you also go."
I smiled and nodded to express my gratitude. They are just low-level imperial concubines, and naturally they dare not provoke those favored concubines. Seeing the three of them walking away, I returned to Kunning Palace without staying too much.
Haoyue and the others are already up. Ziying saw me entering the palace gate, and hurried forward, "Manny, you are back."
I looked at her, "What happened?"
Ziying glanced inside, and whispered: "Manager Zhang next to the emperor is here, and he is waiting in the hall."
I nodded, adjusted my clothes and hair, and walked in.
"General Zhang is really a rare visitor." Across the embroidered peony barrier, I sat on the ebony and gold queen's throne, wearing a golden begonia pendant.
Haoyue Ziying stood on both sides, Xiao Guizi and the others outside the barrier. After all, it's the emperor's side, I always have to put on the posture of a queen.
"Minions see Niang Niang." Zhang Dehai respectfully bowed.
I raised my hand, "I won't show Mr. Zhang a seat yet."
Xiao Fuzi quickly moved a mahogany stool. Zhang Dehai smiled, "No need, the slave is just here to deliver the emperor's oral message." I got up and knelt.
Zhang Dehai cleared his throat, "Today there is a Ling family, outstanding meritorious deeds, the eldest son has made merits, and a special dinner is set up as a reward." After Zhang Dehai finished speaking, he stopped, "Madam, the dinner is tonight, and the emperor allows you to go. See family."
I leaned over and frowned, "Thank you, Mr. Zhang, for the instruction, but..." I paused, "It's just that my palace has accidentally felt the cold this morning. I'm afraid it will be difficult to go to a banquet at night."
I coughed slightly and glanced at Haoyue.
Haoyue comprehended and walked out of the barrier, "Manager Zhang, my wife's body is a little uncomfortable today, and I hope that Director Zhang will truthfully report to the Emperor Ming." After that, she passed a piece of gold.
Zhang Dehai was stunned for a moment. He was about to say something. He lowered his head and glanced with a smile in his eyes. "If the lady is unwell, the servant will go and reply to the emperor. There is no way. The servant will call the doctor again. Diagnose and treat your mother?"
I smiled and said, "No, I've already seen it, let Haosheng recuperate."
"The old slave won't bother her to recuperate. The old slave retires." After speaking, he saluted and went out.
"Manager Zhang walks slowly." I motioned to Xiao Luzi to send him out the door.
Seeing Zhang Dehai's figure disappear from outside Kunning Palace, I sighed and sat down.
"Miss, why didn't you go? The emperor didn't want you to go." Haoyue asked inexplicably.
I shook my head, "I feel a little uncomfortable, so I won't go. I can't let my father and brother see me like this."
Haoyue looked at me carefully for a long time, "Miss's complexion is a little bad, I'll make some bird's nest porridge for you. You can rest for a while."
I nodded, took off the hanger and handed it to Ziying, slowly walked into the bedroom, and lay down in my clothes.
My heart is sad, such a rare opportunity to meet my family... Is my father okay? The eldest brother made a contribution this time, my father must be very happy.
The emperor gave a banquet, he must also want to see me happy, but I can't go. I know that Emperor Zhang Xuan should really want me to go to the banquet this time.
Last time my second brother came back triumphantly, I didn't go there. If I didn't go again this time, it is hard to guarantee that my father would not notice any clues. However, I can't go because I have an important thing to do tonight. Give Zhang Dehai an ingot of gold, I think he will speak for me from the emperor.
I covered my head, and tears fell under the quilt. I prayed in my heart: Father, please forgive your daughter for her unfilial piety, we will surely see you in the future.
After thinking about it, I still feel that this is not good. It was almost impossible to get up and let Huiju find out the picture of the desert like smoke embroidered earlier. I think, even if you can't meet tonight, let's think of something for my father.
From embroidering to lunch, Haoyue distressedly asked me to stop and rest. After all, I kept embroidering my purse the night before. I just smiled and told her that I was not tired, so she had to give up.
Finally embroidered. The vast desert, a little bit of Populus euphratica, and the silhouette of a horse riding a horse, I embroidered a little trace of running water nearby, and only a faint blue, the entire embroidered surface brightened.
Huiju clapped her hands and praised: "The embroidering skill of the empress is really good, this picture is so beautiful, as if I have heard the sound of the horse's hoof."
I smiled and nodded her head, "Go and take it off the embroidery frame and decorate it." Looking back at Haoyue, "You will send it to Daddy for dinner tonight. You know what to do. "