When he returned, he was full of joy, and when he parted, he was reluctant to give up.

Ling Jingyan cried so hard that Ling Xiao's eyes were red. The rest of the Ling family also gathered at the door.

Ling Jingshu didn't feel good in her heart, but she had to go back to the palace if she was reluctant. She got into the carriage, waved at the crowd, and then lowered the curtain of the carriage.

When she came back this time, she was really relieved to see that her relatives were doing well.

Before evening, a moment before the palace gate closed, Ling Jingshu rushed back to the palace.

Today is the last day of the year, and the palace is lit up, which is a little more lively than usual.

This year's palace banquet was also set up in the Lingbo Palace.

Although the emperor's dragon body was not good, he also participated in the palace banquet. It's just that Queen Xu, who was sitting beside him in previous years, is gone, and the phoenix chair is empty. Concubine Li Shu and Concubine Wei Xian each sat in the second seat.

There is the sound of silk and bamboo music, graceful singing and dancing, delicious dishes, and the smiles of everyone who welcomes and flatters. This palace banquet is as lively as the palace banquet in previous years. did not lose color because of the absence of Queen Xu.

As a female official in the Lingbo Palace, Ling Jingshu could not hide from such an important occasion, and she would inevitably show up in front of the emperor.

Fortunately, the emperor is now completely pure-hearted, and when he sees the beauty, he doesn't have the same thoughts as before, so he only casually asks Concubine Wei Xian: "How is Lady Ling doing an errand by your side?" ”

Concubine Wei Xian pursed her lips and smiled: "Don't hide it from the emperor, Lady Ling is careful in her work, and now she is in charge of the treasury and the accounts in the palace for the concubines." With her, the concubine can save a lot of worry. ”

smiled again: "She is really indispensable around the concubine, the emperor will love the concubine once, and give the concubine Ling to the concubine!" ”

The emperor nodded casually.

Concubine Wei Xian breathed a sigh of relief in her heart, and thanked her softly: "The concubine has thanked the emperor for his grace." ”

Before, it was "borrowed" to use people, but in the end, the name was not right. Now that the person is coming, it is also to avoid the troubles and stop everyone from talking.

Ling Jingshu quickly knew what Concubine Wei Xian had done for her, and she was really moved in her heart.

How fortunate she was to meet Wei Yan and such a concubine Wei Xian who protected her wholeheartedly.

……

There has always been a custom of keeping the New Year in the palace, and after the palace banquet was dispersed, the concubines returned to the palace. The people in the Lingbo Hall also gathered together.

Or set off firecrackers, or gather around the charcoal basin to chat, or grab some snacks to eat, laughing and chatting. It's a harmonious and lively group.

Concubine Wei Xian and Princess Anya sat together and gossiped, while Ling Jingshu, Xinyun and others waited on the side.

Concubine Wei Xian smiled gently: "At the end of the year, you have all worked hard for a day, so you don't have to stand. Sit down! ”

Everyone knew Concubine Wei Xian's temper, so they hurriedly thanked them in unison, and then each found a stool to sit down.

Soon, an unexpected person also came to the Lingbo Temple.

When Concubine Wei Xian saw Wei Yan, a knowing smile flashed in her eyes: "Ah Yan, why did you come here tonight?" ”

Wei Yan said calmly: "Today, all the imperial doctors have gone back to celebrate the New Year. Weichen was really bored and bored in the hospital alone, so he thought about going to Lingbo Hall to disturb him and keep the New Year with his mother. ”

The smile in Concubine Wei Xian's eyes deepened: "In previous years, when I called you, you refused to come, but this year it is rare to have this heart to accompany me." ”

It's clear that I'm here to see my sweetheart!

Under Concubine Wei Xian's knowing gaze, Wei Yan blushed slightly, and couldn't help but glance at Ling Jingshu.

Ling Jingshu was also looking over.

Under the bright and warm candle flame, her eyes were full of smiles and a little dazzling light.

His gaze couldn't help but linger with her tenderly for a moment.

Concubine Wei Xian thought for a while, and then instructed Xinyun: "Xinyun, just stay here and wait for Jingshu." You take a few of them out to see the firecrackers, so that they don't feel constrained here. ”

Xinyun smiled and led the other palace maids to retreat.

In the side hall, only Princess Anya of Concubine Wei Xian remained, as well as Wei Yan and Ling Jingshu.

Concubine Wei Xian laughed softly: "Okay, now there are no outsiders, just the four of us to celebrate the New Year together." "It's like a family, staying together for Chinese New Year's Eve.

Wei Yan's heart was moved. Concubine Wei Xian really tried her best for him.

Princess Anya is also fourteen years old after the New Year, a pair of flexible eyes looked at Wei Yan curiously, and then turned her head to look at Ling Jingshu, who was flushed, as if she suddenly understood something, and secretly pursed her lips and laughed.

The flush on Ling Jingshu's face deepened a little.

The happiness and satisfaction that can overflow from the bottom of the heart are so pleasant and joyful.

……

On the same night, there was a palace that was particularly lonely.

Empress Xu lay on the bed with her eyes blank, and there were faint bursts of firecrackers and noise in her ears.

However, all this hustle and bustle has nothing to do with her.

Her illness has not been cured, she has been lying in bed for more than half a year, thin as dry wood, her face is gray, and she can hardly find the graceful and dazzling style of Queen Xu in the past.

I don't know how long it took, but familiar footsteps sounded by the door.

"You all go out." A familiar voice sounded in his ears: "This king wants to talk to his mother for a while." ”

The palace maids who were responsible for "taking care" of Empress Xu glanced at each other, and one of them said boldly: "Your Highness, the slaves and maids are ordered to serve Concubine Xu, and they dare not leave without permission." ”

King Yan's eyes were cold: "This king has already made his father known, and he is here to accompany his mother and concubine tonight." If anything happens, the king will take care of it. You all stand down. ”

In the past six months, King Yan's filial piety has spread all over the palace and beyond, and he has won the emperor's favor.

The palace maids didn't dare to confront King Yan, so they had to retreat.

King Yan sat on the edge of the bed, bowed his head slightly, and shouted "Mother".

Empress Xu's tears welled up in an instant.

The bedroom is simply furnished, with only one candlestick lit and a little dim light. However, it was enough for King Yan to see Queen Xu's emaciated and embarrassed appearance.

King Yan's eyes darkened, but his voice was very calm: "Mother, I came to see you." Today is Chinese New Year's Eve, and I will accompany you to keep the New Year. After tonight, it's a new year. ”

"I know you've had a hard time here. Bear with me for a while! I'll pick you up shortly. ”

Empress Xu choked up and said, "Okay, I'll wait for you to save me out." ”

What kind of character King Yan is, no one knows better than Queen Xu.

He was unwilling to live under others, and he was unwilling to stay away from the capital to be a vassal king. He was ambitious, and he wanted a position above 10,000 people. For this reason, he can hold back, and he will definitely take a risk.

Even if the crown prince is powerful, even if he will be crushed after defeat, he will never stop there.

She wouldn't stop him.

Successful is the best. If they fail, their mother and son will just die! (To be continued.) )