Chapter 61: Travel
Xia Nishang had a miscarriage on the first day of the Lunar New Year, which was unlucky after all, so she locked herself in Xiao Jue's palace for a whole month, didn't see anyone, and never went out. Even the palace people in Xiao Jue's palace are like gourds with sawed mouths, and they can't ask anything.
The more she is like this, the more the gossipy women in the harem think that Xia Nishang has fallen out of favor because of the loss of her son. Otherwise, how could Leng Yexuan not enter Xiao Jue's Palace once in a month, and even often summoned the rest of the palace concubines.
It's just that although they are curious, they can't ask. I heard that there was a person who was often curious and had a mouthful, and was beaten into the cold palace by Leng Yexuan, which made everyone firmly believe in the fact that Xia Nishang fell out of favor.
Xia Nishang stayed in Xiao Jue's Palace, but she didn't have ears, she could hear everything outside, and even in Xiao Jue's Palace, there were a few discordant voices.
On that day, she and Fan Xi were walking in the garden behind the main hall, and heard two rough little palace maids say that they thought they had followed a good master, but they didn't want to live a life worse than death now.
Fan Xi was so temperamental that she almost went out to reason with others, but Xia Nishang stopped her.
Those two little palace maids were originally sent by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and Xia Nishang never thought of having a heart-to-heart with them, since other people's minds are not here, then why should they block the pace of others' progress?
The next day, the two palace maids were taken away by Xia Xing, and it is said that one of them went to Concubine Lan's palace and the other went to Concubine Yu's palace, Su Qinhan.
Xia Nishang couldn't help but sneer, it's really a good place. Since they want a better master, then they will fulfill them themselves. It's just that Concubine Yu and Su Qinhan don't deal with herself, and she doesn't know how to abuse her.
Xia Nishang, who lost her child, is no longer cautious, she only gives herself a month, and after a month, she wants those who hurt her to regret what they have done forever.
With the protection of Xia Nishang, Lu Feiyan is very favored, Leng Yexuan has been to Suyue Palace a few times in the past month, and the rewards have been sent over like flowing water. In this way, Lu Feiyan, who was already weak, was flattered, and had already been to Xiao Jue Palace several times, but he was stopped outside by Yun Yi.
Xia Nishang was at the window, watching her leave disappointed, and couldn't help but smile. This woman is smart, but I don't know if I can believe it enough.
After going through so many things, Xia Nishang has long stopped believing in people as much as before. If there is something, she will only explain to Yunyi and Dye Tian to do it. It's not that she doesn't believe in Fan Xi, it's just that Fan Xi is simple and has not been polluted by the big dye vat of the harem, Xia Nishang wants to protect her well. Moreover, she is too simple, and sometimes, it is not a good thing, and it is easy to be used without knowing it.
On the second day of February, the dragon raised its head, it was a big day, and Leng Yexuan had been ready a few days ago, and he was going to the Lugu Temple in the suburbs to ask for rain.
Lugu Temple, is the royal temple of the night cloud country, a large number of people worship incense every year, and the monks inside are like clouds. Every year on the second day of February, the emperor and queen go together to pray for rain. When many people heard the news, they would wait early at the places they were going to pass along the way to pay their respects.
Because of the early death of Empress Xianjia, except for the first year when she was accompanied by Concubine Lan, in the next few years, Leng Yexuan went to Lugu Temple alone.
It's been a month, and Xia Nishang, who hasn't been out of the palace for a whole month, finally appeared in people's field of vision today.
She stood beside Concubine Yu, wearing a purple silk yarn woven color flower skirt, wearing a golden lotus-shaped step shake, agate and green hairpins, combed into a beautiful cloud bun, pulled up high, the hair on the back of her head was fixed with a cloud-foot pearl flower, and she wore a blue feather bead necklace around her neck.
Xia Nishang has just come out of the small moon, maybe it is well maintained, her face is white and tender, her lips are ruddy without dots, and the whole person looks dignified but pretty, so that people will not forget it at a glance.
Leng Yexuan saw Xia Nishang at a glance, obviously, she was carefully dressed, her makeup was exquisite, and she did not show any traces. Leng Yexuan's eyes burned, he hadn't seen her for a month, no matter what he said, Xia Nishang refused to see her. But I didn't want to, on an occasion like today, she actually came out.
The people in the harem, none of whom were human spirits, all noticed the interaction between Leng Yexuan and Xia Nisheng, and they looked at each other, as if there was only each other in the world.
Su Qinhan glared fiercely at Xia Nishang next to him, and secretly took a bite of fox. However, she can't do anything, such a day does not allow her to be presumptuous.
There are not many concubines standing here, but they have followed Leng Yexuan since he ascended the throne. There are different eyes, some people are curious, some people are resentful, there is only one person, and there is always a faint smile of relief on her face, which is Lu Feiyan, who has just been named a concubine.
She has been to Xiao Jue Palace a few times, but Xia Nishang has avoided it. Just when Lu Feiyan thought that Xia Nishang had given up like this, she actually appeared, and she was still so formal, how could this make Lu Feiyan unhappy.
"The concubines see the emperor." Xia Nishang bowed, her eyes full of love and gratitude.
"Well, the pure concubine is all right?" Because there were too many people around, Leng Yexuan didn't call her Wu'er, but the eyes that looked at her couldn't deceive people.
"Thank you for your concern, the concubines are all fine." Xia Nishang raised her head slightly, revealing her smooth forehead, which was so beautiful, and the arc was just right. "Some time ago, it was the concubine who was reckless, and I asked the emperor to forgive me."
"Well, if you want to open it, it's fine." Leng Yexuan waved his hand, as if he didn't care about what had happened before. "Since the pure concubines are all well, then today's trip to pray for rain will be up to you to follow me."
Leng Yexuan said it lightly, as if he was talking about today's weather, but the palace concubine behind him, it was you who looked at me, I looked at you, with resentment and jealousy in her eyes.
originally thought that Xia Nishang would fall out of favor like this, but she didn't want her to get up again, and went to pray for rain with the emperor, which is a great gift.
"The concubine obeys." Xia Nishang ignored the discussion behind her, just smiled faintly, and walked towards Leng Yexuan's side.
That distance was very short, only a few steps, but Xia Nishang seemed to have crossed a world. She knew that one day, she would stand by his side and accompany him.
Leng Yexuan is wearing a formal nine-clawed dragon robe today, and the bright yellow brocade is worn on his body, which looks more straight and straight, and the heroic spirit between his eyebrows is intoxicating.
And Xia Nishang beside him, like a bird, stood quietly on his left side, and everyone had to admit that they were such a match.
"Let's go." Leng Yexuan took Xia Nisheng's right hand, and after taking a deep look at her, he walked towards the dragon bowl that had been prepared for a long time. The palace concubines, guards, and palace people behind him all knelt down according to their positions and shouted long live.
It's just that after they turned around, a fierce gaze shot at Xia Nishang, but no one saw it.
"Wu'er, are you really okay?" After getting on the sedan chair, Leng Yexuan was obviously different from just now, without so much majesty, and with a touch of peace.
"Your Majesty, the concubine is really fine." Xia Nishang held Leng Yexuan's hand. Leng Yexuan's hands were very thick and secure, and they were slightly wet because of sweating. "The emperor is right, the concubines still have Yunxi, and besides, we will have children."
"Yes, we'll have children, I promise." Leng Yexuan stretched out his hand and hugged Xia Nishang tightly in his arms, sighing softly. "In the future, I will not let you be hurt again."
Xia Nishang didn't answer, just nodded, leaning on Leng Yexuan's shoulder, her lips hooked a faint smile, but there was a sense of desolation.
Because it was necessary to protect Leng Yexuan, there were many entourages who traveled, and the people of Wuyang followed behind the sedan chair. The palace is not far from Lugu Temple, so they walked very slowly along the way.
Xia Nishang has never gone out since she entered the palace in her previous life, and she has not seen the scene outside the palace for a long time, she leaned on the window like a child, slightly lifted the curtain at a small corner, opened her eyes wide, and watched.
And Leng Yexuan didn't stop him, just sat behind her, gently stroking her smooth hair with his hand.
The dragon drove very smoothly, Xia Nishang didn't even feel a trace of bumps, if it weren't for the flying scene outside the window, she even wondered if she was dreaming.
After about an hour, the line finally stopped.
Xia Nishang walked out with Leng Yexuan. She has never been to Lugu Temple, although she has heard of it when she was in the boudoir before, but the family burns incense and always goes to the closer Xialin Temple. So this is Xia Nishang's first time.
"Your Majesty." A monk led a group of disciples to greet him.
"Master Yuanhui, I'm bothered." Leng Yexuan is still a more polite person, and he does not look down on monks because he is the emperor, or has any arrogance.
"The emperor is polite." Yuan Hui recited the Buddha and said. "The fasting room has been prepared for a long time, the hour is still early, please ask the emperor and this female benefactor to rest first."
"Thank you, Master." Xia Nishang followed Leng Yexuan and bowed to Master Yuan Hui before following the guiding monk down.
The house is at the back of Lugu Temple, because it is a temple, there is a difference between men and women, one of Xia Nishang and Leng Yexuan's residences is in the east and the other is in the west, but they are not close.
Leng Yexuan instructed, and asked Xia Nishang to take Xia Nishang back to the house to rest.
Xia Nishang's place is surrounded by green bamboo, and as soon as she walks in, you can smell the pungent sandalwood, which makes people calm and forget their worries.
There was a most ordinary bed in the room, covered with quilts, I think Leng Yexuan had ordered someone to prepare it first, and the quilts were all brand new. In the center is a round wooden table and two wooden chairs, there are cups on the table, and in the pot is a freshly brewed dragon well, and the warmth of the tentacles.
Xia Nishang looked around, because of the first trip, she was really a little tired, so she lay on the wooden bed and fell asleep deeply.