At this moment, they had reached the lake in the Imperial Garden. In front is a gazebo, the pavilion is hung up with a light gauze curtain tent around it, the pavilion is furnished with a bookcase, there are a few dwarfs and brocade mats scattered around, and there are palace people waiting outside the pavilion.

Emperor Longqing stepped up the steps and walked into the pavilion.

Ji Xiaotang and Qin Zhen exchanged glances, and also followed Emperor Longqing into the pavilion. Ji Xiaotang glanced around, secretly wondering in his heart, it seems that before the palace banquet, Emperor Longqing should stay here.

What is Emperor Longqing doing here, as soon as this thought arises, Ji Xiaotang's eyes immediately caught the answer.

There are some scrolls and rice paper messily placed on the bookcase, and the pen holder and pen wash next to it are complete, and it turns out that Emperor Longqing is painting here.

Emperor Longqing entered the pavilion, but did not stop in front of the bookcase, but walked to the side along the lake and stood still in front of the vermilion railing.

When they entered the pavilion, none of the servants followed, apparently having been instructed a long time ago.

"I'm a useless emperor." Waiting for Qin Zhen and Ji Xiaotang to come to their side, Emperor Longqing slowly opened his mouth again, "Sometimes I think that if the third or fourth brother becomes the emperor, then Daqin will definitely not be what he is now." ”

As soon as Emperor Longqing's words came out, Ji Xiaotang was surprised, but Qin Zhen's face changed even more.

Such words are not said casually, let alone listened to.

"Your Majesty......" Qin Zhen hurriedly leaned over, and was about to salute Emperor Longqing.

Emperor Longqing's gaze was still on the surface of the lake, but he was ready to stretch out his hand. Stopped Qin Zhen.

Qin Zhen's salute did not continue, but the words were still spoken. "Your Majesty's words, the minister can never afford it. Please also ask Your Majesty not to say such things again in the future. Otherwise, it will be difficult for the ministers to die. ”

"Fourth brother, you don't have to be like this. There are no outsiders here, but we brothers talk to each other. I am the emperor, and I say that I own the four seas, but in fact, I have nothing, and I don't even have anyone around me to talk to. ”

Ji Xiaotang stood behind Qin Zhen, and she couldn't see Emperor Longqing's face. But I could read in his voice the deep loneliness and pain he felt at the moment.

The Mid-Autumn Festival night was supposed to be a night of reunion and celebration, but today there was an angry attack of the Empress Dowager Han. And then Emperor Longqing was like this again......

Ji Xiaotang couldn't help but sigh secretly.

I don't know if it was because of Qin Zhen's persuasion in a few words, after Qin Zhen said these words, he never mentioned anything that Qin Lin and Qin Zhen would be better than him as emperors.

"But you're right. Today is a day like this. It's time to talk about something festive. Emperor Longqing slowly turned around. A pair of eyes fell on Ji Xiaotang's body.

The moon is in the sky, and the red lanterns in the pavilion are bright. Emperor Longqing's eyes were dark and bright, if he just looked at these eyes, he would never have imagined that this would be a person who had been anointed into blindness.

And these eyes are not the eyes of an emperor.

"Xiaotang is pregnant, I hope we won't spoil our mood." Emperor Longqing said to Ji Xiaotang with a smile.

"What did Your Majesty say, you can enter the palace to accompany Your Majesty to celebrate this Mid-Autumn Festival. The prince and I are very happy. Of course, if His Majesty can also be happy. That's even better. Ji Xiaotang's tone was gentle, like a light yarn blowing in the wind.

She only said that she would accompany Emperor Longqing, but intentionally or unintentionally omitted the Empress Dowager Han.

"The fourth brother and Xiaotang can come to accompany me, and I am also very happy." Emperor Longqing's smile was even gentler, and his gaze slowly fell on Ji Xiaotang's bulging belly. "My fourth brother and I are fine, Xiaotang still sits down and talks, so as not to be tired."

Since entering the pavilion, Emperor Longqing's meaning has been clearly expressed.

Tonight, in this pavilion, he has no difference between Qin Zhen and Ji Xiaotang, but just a family, and they can talk freely and freely.

"Thank you, Your Majesty~ for your compassion, then I'm welcome." Ji Xiaotang smiled, and really picked up a comfortable seat and sat down.

"That's how it should be." When Emperor Longqing saw Ji Xiaotang like this, he was in a happy mood, nodded with a smile, and then let out another sigh of emotion, "The ancestors passed on the foundation to our generation, and the heirs are getting thinner and thinner. Yu'er, I haven't seen Yu'er for a long time. Not only can't the Queen Mother remember Yu'er's appearance, but I don't think much about it either. ”

Emperor Longqing suddenly mentioned Qin Yu.

"Your Majesty and the third brother said that if you want to come and wait for Yu'er to be at peace, the third brother will bring Yu'er to see Your Majesty." Qin Zhen said.

Emperor Long Qing smiled and shook his head.

"That's it, they take care of Yu'er, I'm very relieved."

Obviously, Emperor Longqing understood very clearly the reason why Qin Lin and Zheng Gui didn't bring Qin Yu into the palace. And Qin Lin and Zheng Gui are not only guarding against Empress Dowager Han, but also guarding against him.

"Fourth brother, you have to take care of Xiaotang." Emperor Longqing suddenly instructed Qin Zhen.

Qin Zhen naturally nodded in agreement.

"I hope that Xiaotang's baby can give birth to a baby boy." Emperor Longqing then said again.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your good words." Qin Zhen's eyes flashed slightly, and then he lowered his head and said.

"If it's a baby girl, your majesty won't be happy?" Ji Xiaotang sat on the brocade mat and asked with a smile.

Emperor Longqing also smiled.

"It's not that I don't dislike baby girls. Fortunately, if Xiaotang's baby is a baby girl, then I will make her a princess. ”

Ji Xiaotang is a princess, and if she gives birth to a girl, she will be a little princess. Now that she is just a joke, Emperor Longqing recognized the truth and promised that if it was a baby girl, she would be crowned the county lord.

"Your Majesty's golden mouth, then I will thank Your Majesty for Your Majesty's niece first." Ji Xiaotang said immediately.

Emperor Longqing and Qin Zhen both laughed.

"You're shrewd and won't let go of this bargain." Emperor Longqing was also interested in making a joke.

"Your Majesty's gift, the prince and I are naturally happy to receive it." Ji Xiaotang said.

"The Queen Mother often says that Xiaotang is likable, and it is true." Emperor Longqing looked at Ji Xiaotang and said to Qin Zhen.

Qin Zhen didn't even say politely to Emperor Longqing: "Xiaotang is naturally excellent. ”

Emperor Longqing laughed.

"It seems that the Queen Mother has done a good thing after all." Emperor Longqing muttered.

The atmosphere was just right. Ji Xiaotang suddenly remembered something important, so he hurriedly stood up.

"Before entering the palace, I was still discussing with the prince...... "Ji Xiaotang should invite famous doctors from all over the world." The words of curing Emperor Longqing's illness came out. "Your Majesty, even if it's not for yourself, you have to think about this country."

"The minister is also bold, I hope that Your Majesty will seriously consider this suggestion." Qin Zhen also said.

Emperor Longqing's gaze narrowed slightly, and he pondered for a moment before he spoke: "I understand your kindness, but I don't need it anymore. ”

"Your Majesty. Why not? Ji Xiaotang hurriedly asked. Emperor Longqing's eyes were clearly full of hope, and their suggestion should have made Emperor Longqing's heart moved.

But after that glimmer of hope. But it's dark ~ dark silence.

Why did Emperor Longqing give up such hope?

"The imperial doctor in the palace is already the best in the world. And they have been ministering to me for so many years, and no one knows my condition better than they do. If they can't be cured, then that's my fate. Emperor Longqing's tone turned indifferent.

"How could Your Majesty say that. Your Majesty shoulders the mandate of heaven. Invite the world's famous doctors. There is no harm in all gains. Please also think twice, Your Majesty. Qin Zhen continued to persuade Emperor Longqing.

Emperor Longqing seemed to have made up his mind.

“…… There is no need to work for me. ”

Emperor Longqing said so, but Ji Xiaotang didn't think it was the real reason.

However, Emperor Longqing was extremely stubborn in this matter, and Ji Xiaotang and Qin Zhen couldn't persuade him at all.

Emperor Longqing's condition has always been a sensitive topic in the harem, and other things may be something Qin Zhen can operate privately, but this matter. If Emperor Longqing didn't nod, Qin Zhen couldn't take action.

"Your Majesty is reluctant to go outside to invite Langzhong. You should also take care of your body. His Majesty also said that all kinds of waste are waiting to be rebuilt, the frontier is unstable, and His Majesty should cherish his body for the country and the people. Ji Xiaotang solemnly saluted Emperor Longqing.

Emperor Longqing looked at Ji Xiaotang for a moment before nodding slowly.

"You're right, I'll be careful."

The three of them were talking in the gazebo, and before they knew it, it was late at night, and the cool breeze blowing the light veil gradually brought a chill.

Emperor Longqing was the first to shiver.

"The night is cold and the dew is heavy, Your Majesty should rest early." Qin Zhen immediately said.

"It's okay, fourth brother, you can also take Xiaotang back to rest, don't catch a cold." Emperor Longqing nodded.

Qin Zhen and Ji Xiaotang saluted Emperor Longqing and slowly withdrew from the pavilion.

Another gust of wind blew, blowing the light yarn and the rice paper on the bookcase. A vivid picture of a lady fell into the corner of Ji Xiaotang's eyes.

Emperor Longqing was unconscious, still standing by the railing.

Sitting in the carriage of King An's Mansion with Qin Zhen, Ji Xiaotang's mind still flashed the scene he saw when he came out of the pavilion.

The vivid picture of the lady, the beauty is made of contemporary costumes, and there is something familiar between the eyebrows and eyes.

"Lord Wang, I think I finally know what the imperial concubine looks like." Ji Xiaotang said suddenly.

Qin Zhen didn't show the slightest surprise, he only asked Ji Xiaotang: "Did you see it?" ”

Ji Xiaotang nodded, slightly surprised by Qin Zhen's attitude: "The prince also saw it?" ”

"I don't have to look at it." Qin Zhen said simply.

"Why?"

"Your Majesty used to be good at painting, especially landscapes. But since he ascended the throne, His Majesty has never painted anything else. The implication is that after Emperor Longqing ascended the throne, only the imperial concubine was painted.

Ji Xiaotang suddenly woke up.

They have been in the pavilion for so long, so many palace people, why haven't any of them entered the pavilion to serve.

Come to think of it, when Emperor Longqing painted, he didn't let people get close at all.

Emperor Longqing is using this method, alone in the memory of his youthful dreams.

"However, His Majesty used to only paint in his bedchamber, and today is the first time that he has moved to the Imperial Garden." Qin Zhen continued, "Your Majesty, this is ...... More and more ......"

More and more, Qin Zhen didn't say, but Ji Xiaotang understood.

After returning to King An's Mansion, the two went to the upper room of Xuchun Hall to settle down.

The master is already deep, although Ji Xiaotang's body is stronger than the average woman~ healthy, after all, she is pregnant, and she is always a little tired. But although she was tired and lay on the bed, she couldn't sleep.

Qin Zhen was lying beside Xiaotang, Ji Xiaotang's stomach gradually bulged, and he was used to falling asleep by his body.

"Why haven't you slept yet?" Qin Zhen suddenly stood up and asked.

Ji Xiaotang closed her eyes, lay down and didn't move, and her breathing was very shallow, but Qin Zhen knew that she wasn't asleep.

"Something? What are you thinking? Qin Zhen then asked.

"I'm thinking, Your Majesty and the Queen Mother are completely different people." There was no sleepiness, Qin Zhen was so considerate again, so that Ji Xiaotang had the ** to say what was in his heart.

"Hmm." Qin Zhen nodded in agreement.

"I can understand that they protect Yu'er and guard against the Queen Mother. But you can also guard against Your Majesty...... It doesn't have to be. If Your Majesty can get close to Yu'er, it will be a good thing for them and Yu'er. ”

Such a simple thing, Ji Xiaotang didn't believe that Qin Lin and Zheng Gui didn't see it.

"Xiaotang, because you have a pure mind, you can trust Your Majesty. But not everyone is like you. "If they are blinded by powerful interests or some other thing, then they can't see anything simple and clear.

Qin Zhen was telling Ji Xiaotang that Qin Lin and Zheng Gui did not trust Emperor Longqing.

"That's ......" Ji Xiaotang thought about it for a while, and then understood.

Qin Lin's position is very different from Qin Zhen's. Although the imperial concubine was also killed by the Empress Dowager Han, she was a sister of the Han family after all, and she survived in the end, which can be regarded as enjoying all the glory and wealth.

However, Qin Lin's mother, the imperial concubine, was killed by the Empress Dowager Han when she was in her prime.

As a result, Qin Lin lost not only the protection of his own ~ mother, but also the throne within reach.

"It's as simple as I thought." Ji Xiaotang sighed.

"There is one more ......," the corners of Qin Zhen's mouth curled slightly, "Although Your Majesty has brotherly love for King Su, King Su has a deep knot in his heart for His Majesty. ”

Not because Empress Dowager Han killed the imperial concubine, but because Qin Lin knew that Emperor Longqing had a crush on the imperial concubine, not only back then, but also still in love now.

"Therefore, King Su will not really get close to Your Majesty, and he will not let Yu'er get close to Your Majesty." Qin Zhen told Ji Xiaotang.

According to people who have seen the imperial concubine, Qin Yu's appearance is quite inherited from his grandmother, the imperial concubine.

Therefore, this is the reason why Qin Lin knows that there are great benefits, and he will not let Qin Yu get close to Emperor Longqing.

"Xiaotang, do you understand what Your Majesty means today?" Qin Zhen asked Ji Xiaotang again.

"Understood." Ji Xiaotang's eyes turned slightly and looked at Qin Zhen, "However, I may not be willing." ”

Qin Zhen raised his eyebrows slightly.

"Don't you understand?"

"I understand." Qin Zhen lowered his head and landed a gentle kiss on Ji Xiaotang's sideburns, "I'm the same." ”

"That's good." Ji Xiaotang put his mind at ease.

"Xiaotang, don't worry, I will protect you and the child." When he fell into a deep sleep, Ji Xiaotang heard Qin Zhen whispering in his ear.

After the Mid-Autumn Festival, Empress Dowager Han and Emperor Longqing were both ill for a few days, and several large and small court meetings were exempted.

However, to the delight of the ministers, Empress Dowager Han finally stopped mentioning the matter of taking Changning back to the province.

It's just that Empress Dowager Han and Emperor Longqing are both sick and can't be directors, and if it goes on like this, it is enough to make people panic. Just when people were uncertain, good news suddenly came from the palace.

Someone in the harem finally got pregnant. (To be continued.) )