Chapter Ninety-Four: The Last Sun
Pink and willow green. Blooming. Subtle fragrance and sparse brances.
The drizzling rain stretched on for the day. The sky was gray. There are no dark clouds. It's just as if it's shrouded in a thick fog that doesn't disperse.
Su Yi was lying on the soft couch and flipped through the scroll in her hand when she saw Yun Rou walking in from outside. Master. and the prince side Fujin came to see you."
Su Yi sat up blankly. muttered. Side Fujin."
Yun Rou nodded.
Then I saw Hongzhu leading Apricot in. I saw her wearing a stone blue robe. Carried by a palace maid who accompanied him. The tassel on the jade skein hairpin between the action hangs down on the shoulder. Rustling with a collar swaying non-stop.
Xing'er Fushen asked for peace: "The concubine asks for peace for the concubine. Blessings to concubines."
Su Yi hurriedly stepped forward to help her. Called: "Apricot ......"
Apricot looked at her. Half a sigh before he said: "Suyi. You've lost a lot of weight......"
Su Yi lowered her eyes. Qiu Ruo motioned for everyone to exit the house. Su Yi led Xing'er to sit on the soft couch. "How are you doing?"
Xing'er showed a beautiful smile: "Hmm...... The prince treats me very well......"
"That's good......" Su Yi barely smiled.
Apricot holds her hand. Zhengse said: "Su Yi ......" was slightly surprised. Su Yi's thin, slender and bony fingers made her feel a little distressed. said regretfully: "I know all about Gu Gongzi......"
Su Yi's gaze wandered. I hurt him......"
Apricot holds her shoulder. Staring into her eyes. Word by word: "It's not you. Su Yi. You don't blame anything on you. He was the one who refused to marry. He is also the one who is going to war. All the choices are his own choice. It's none of your business."
"It's not about me." Su Yi smiled sadly. How can it have nothing to do with me?"
"If it weren't for me. He will not refuse to marry. If it weren't for me, I would have lost him. How could he go to Miaojiang to fight. How could they end up with no bones left?"
"It's not. No. It's not like this......" Xing'er hugged Su Yi. comforted." Su Yi. Don't you often say that everything is fate? This is Gu Yanzhao's fate. Everything is meant to be. Even without you. He is both civil and military. High-spirited will also choose to go to the battlefield. It's his life."
Su Yi cried quietly. Wrap your hands around Apricot's waist. muttered, "Apricot...... I'm sorry for him...... I ruined the life of a good boy...... It's all my ......."
"It's not you...... Not you...... It's his fate......" Xing'er patted Su Yi's shoulder and comforted softly. My heart was sour. The love difference between Su Yi and Gu Yanzhao may not be known. But she knew it perfectly. Having no part is the greatest pain for them. God is so ruthless that the two of them will be separated forever......
The spring rain is slightly cold. The rain is getting heavier. Knocking on the roof tile roof of the house. Make a crisp sound.
Apricot looked at Su Yi's red and swollen eyes. Reluctantly said: "Suyi. I'm leaving......"
Su Yi looked at the sky that was getting darker and darker outside. Nodding. The tears that were pressed down were almost going to fall again. Xing'er said: "The prince entered the palace today to play chess with the long-lived lord. I came in with him to see you. You're pregnant. Take good care of your body. It's just you. The baby in your womb can be healthy and safe."
Su Yi slowly stroked her lower abdomen with both hands. Whispered: "I know ......"
Apricot sighed silently. He said, "I know you blame yourself for Gu Gongzi's death. But the deceased is gone. Those who are alive should live well. If Gu Gongzi has knowledge, he will definitely hope that you will be happy and happy."
After a pause, he said. There are some things I know you don't want to hear. But I'm still going to say it. Su Yi. Gu Gongzi is no longer there. Long live the affection for you, I believe you understand it in your heart. He sits on the harem beauties of three thousand. It's not easy for you to do that. Even if you don't do it for yourself. You should also think about the child in your belly. If you push Banzai Ye to someone else's side, you are pushing the child's Huang Ama to someone else's side. You don't want to compete for favor. It is also time to win a little fatherly love for the child. Long live the Lord does not come to the Zhongcui Palace. You might be able to relax. But this child will fall out of favor and become the target of public criticism. The things of this house. You know better than I do."
Su Yi watched the figure of Xing'er leaving. Stunned. Until Qiu Ruo took a cloak and draped it beside her. She came to her senses. Qiu Ruo saw that her eyes were slightly red, and she knew that she had shed a lot of tears. I just don't know how to persuade him. But I heard a light voice coming: "Qiu Ruo ......"
Qiu Ruo hurriedly responded: "Qiu Ruo is in ......"
"Help me go to the imperial dining room and ask Brother Qin for some preserved fruit and flower sauce......"
"The master wants to eat snacks, and there are ready-made ...... in the imperial dining room," Qiu Ruo said.
"I want to make something with my own hands. You send it to the Heart Cultivation Palace......" Su Yi said softly.
Qiu Ruo's eyes lit up. A smile came up: "Master......"
The corners of Suyi's lips are slightly raised. But there was not a hint of a smile. The rain is like a curtain and knocks crisply on the ground. The empty courtyard is as empty as her heart is at this time. She finally ...... Have you become such a woman?
Butterflies flying. Willow trailing ground. Swallow warbler crying.
Before you know it, it's summer.
It's early summer. But the air was already steaming. It's a fine bead of sweat at every turn. By evening, the heat had finally dissipated somewhat.
Since the body slowly revealed. Suyi is always not very prominent. It should be said that she has not liked to come out and walk around since she became a concubine. Yun Rou didn't know why. Qiu Ruo's heart is very clear. Gu Yanzhao has been missing since the war, and has not been heard from since. I think it's a lot of bad luck. Qiu Ruo was also very sorry in her heart. Such a handsome and extraordinary man. Life has only been over for 20 years. The young general who died young is a stranger, and he will feel a pity, not to mention that there are still those inextricably linked relationships between Su Yi and him......
The lunch on this day was prepared by Qin Han and personally sent to Zhongcui Palace. Su Yi ate slightly. Unexpectedly didn't spit it out. When it comes to unitary. Yun Rou begged her to go out for a walk. She finally nodded.
This action alone made Qiu Ruo and Yun Rou ecstatic. The two were busy picking up the parasols and asking Changxi to prepare melon and fruit snacks. Seeing them like this, Su Yi couldn't help but raise a light smile: "Why don't you go to the Imperial Garden. What are you going to do with so many things?"
For months. For the first time. Su Yi smiled happily. Although it was just a light smile, it was enough to make Qiu Ruo and Yun Rou very excited. Even Changxi said, "Master. It's the first time I've seen you smile since I came back from Changxi...... You're smiling so beautifully......"
Su Yiwan smiled. Said: "Close to Zhu Zhechi. You wouldn't say that when you're in Jingyang Palace......"
Changxi scratched the back of his head in embarrassment. Qiu Ruo smiled: "The master is extremely beautiful when he laughs. Kiko is telling the truth......"
Su Yi shook her head helplessly. Qiu Ruo hugged her. Yun Rou followed. Changxi is holding an umbrella beside him. Slowly walk towards the Imperial Garden.
Early summer. The heat of the unitary time has faded by half. A cool breeze blows and is refreshing and pleasant.
Yun Rou was pointing to the flowers blooming in the imperial garden and said to Su Yi. Qiu Ruo suddenly said: "Master......"
Su Yi looked at her. Yun Rou was also silent. Following Qiu Ruo's gaze, I saw that the detour at the end of the corridor was a small pavilion. At this time, two people were sitting in the gazebo. A group of eunuchs and palace maids who are waiting around. The bright yellow of the royal glow glows strangely in the sun. Su Yi's lips were slightly raised. The voice was as low as a whisper: "I'm a little tired...... Let's go back......"
Seeing this, Yun Rou glanced at Qiu Ruo. Qiu Ruo's face was also embarrassed. If she had been silent, and when they had come near, wouldn't it have been more uncomfortable for her master. I was secretly annoyed in my heart. Since you came to the Imperial Garden, you should let Changxi come and take a look in advance. I only blame myself for not thinking it through.
Yun Rou saw that Su Yi was silent. The eyebrows are slightly raised. Said aloud: "Master. Why are we going back when we just came out?"
Qiu Ruo sighed. Glared at Yun Rou. How does the heart go and how does it not know how to measure. Sure enough, Su Yi didn't speak. Qiu Ruo grabbed Yun Rou and stood in place, seeing Chang Xi, holding Su Yi at a distance. Fang Dao: "You Nizi. Why is it so ignorant. Long live Lord and Fu Chang are sitting there. How can the master go? If you go. Isn't it possible for the master to see the tenderness and sweetness of the Lord and Fuchang?"
Yun Rou pursed her lips. said: "I just can't get used to seeing Xue Yan's arrogant appearance. Xue Yan is just a man who often sees our master, and he doesn't want to salute...... Again. Long live the Lord who goes most often on weekdays is not our Zhongcui Palace. He only goes there a few times on weekdays......"
"Long live the Lord and don't go once on weekdays. But this time, the master saw it. Doesn't it make the master sad?"
Yun Rou was helpless: "But I think Long Live Lord has our master in his heart......" Seeing that Qiu Ruo was still glaring at her. I had to whisper softly." Ah...... I know it's wrong......"
Qiu Ruo shook her head. Hurried after him. Yun Rou pursed her lips and turned around again, looking at the two people under the pavilion angrily, and quickly caught up with Qiu Ruo.
Cicadas chant and people are quiet. Sunset. Small window bright.
Qiu Ruo sat on a stone bench in the courtyard and held a flower bandage and was embroidering. Just a few steps away from her was a huge acacia tree. The thick leaves stretch out. There is a man lying on a rocking chair under a tree. It is Suyi. It's just that her eyes are closed as if she is pretending to sleep.
Yun Rou brought a verdant bowl from the room and put it on the table next to the rocking chair. Then he walked up to Qiu Ruo and whispered, "You haven't embroidered yet."
Qiu Ruo smiled: "It's almost ......"
Yun Rou took the flower bandage and looked at it. Said: "You embroider so well. The little brother in the future must look good when he wears it......"
Qiu Ruo smiled lightly. Noncommittal. I heard a low cough from the front. I couldn't help but exchange glances with Yun Rou. The two hurriedly got up. Then I saw Hongli wearing a dark robe embroidered with twelve dragon patterns, surrounded by three or two little eunuchs, and walked in. Qiu Ruo and Yun Rou hurriedly leaned over to say goodbye. Hongli waved his hand and motioned for them to go out. The huge courtyard fell silent for a moment.
I can only hear the cicadas chirping. A breeze is blowing. Bursts of orchid fragrance came to my nose. Hongli raised his eyes slightly and saw a few orchids in front of the corridor. At that time, the flowers were blooming. The aroma is overflowing.
Su Yi is still asleep. Hongli slowly walked up to her. Half-squatting. Lowered his eyes and looked at her. Her lower abdomen was already slightly bulging. It's just that the face is not as plump and thin as that of ordinary pregnant women. She reacted badly during pregnancy. I often can't eat anything. Something that you barely eat will always spit out. He was distressed but helpless. Half ring. Finally let out a long sigh. Reaching out and slowly caressing her abdomen. The gaze is gentle like water. He whispered, "I can live without this child. But I can't live without you......"
If he had known that she would suffer so much to have a child, he would rather not have this child. He is the emperor. So many concubines in the three palaces and six courtyards have already given birth to many children for him. It doesn't have to be this one...... Although he was looking forward to this child very much......
"Long live the ......" Su Yi slowly opened her eyes.
"You're awake." Hongli Road.
"Hmm...... When did you come? Why don't you wake up the concubine." She sat up lazily.
Hongli looked at her. She just woke up. Sideburns are slightly loose. Misty eyes. The golden jade buckle of the peach blossom hollow inlaid pearl on the neck was unfastened. He only felt the fragrance of the fragrance. The heart throbs. Slowly raised her hand to lift her strands of hair that hung down and pulled her behind her ears. Sit beside her, hug her and put your chin on her shoulder. Wen Sheng said, "You slept so sweetly. How can I bear to wake you up......"
Su Yi turned her head slightly. Breath sprayed on his cheek. Her lips touched his cheek. The warm exhalation and inhalation tickled him in a daze. The hand around her waist tightened. The light in Hongli's eyes flashed away. Pick her chin with one hand. I imprinted my lips deeply. Su Yi was shocked. But he couldn't struggle. Hongli picked her up and walked into the house. Put her on the bed. Half-propped up and staring at her. His gaze was as hot as fire. Su Yi was distraught by him. Seeing him inch by inch, he hurriedly said, "Be careful of the child......"
The fire in Hongli's eyes was suddenly extinguished. It's just that it's more gentle. Leaning over and gently leaving a light kiss on her forehead. The dumb voice said: "Su Yi ......"
"You go to Xianfu Palace......" Su Yi turned his face away. Said softly.
Hongli laughed: "What do you think of me......"
Su Yi's face was slightly embarrassed. Hongli stroked her cheek. said, "Don't compare you to any concubine. You're different from them......"
Su Yi bit her lip and said, "Xue Yan is also different from them."
Hongli was stunned. What do you say?"
"Nothing ......"
Hongli sat up straight. Shen said: "Su Yi...... Xue Yan was an accident. I don't want to canonize her. It's just that there was a reason for it. You're weird."
"Su Yi doesn't dare to blame Long Live Ye ......"
Hongli smiled helplessly. Reached out and pinched Suyi's nose." You little thing. A little vinegar is written all on the face. He said he didn't dare."
Su Yi lowered her eyes. You are the king of a nation. It is a common thing to take concubines. With three palaces and six courts, it is naturally impossible to spend all the time on the concubines alone. The concubine knew in her heart that all the sisters in the harem should be wet with rain and dew......"
"You really understand." Hongli stroked her cheek.
"Hmmm......"
"You don't understand......" Hongli looked at her with heavy eyes. The smile on the corner of his lips faded. Straight face." If you can. I'd rather be a normal couple with you. It's better to live an ordinary life than to wander around the palaces like this."
Su Yi raised her eyes and stared at him. His eyes are like a dark and starless night. It's dark. But there is her reflection in the richness of the splashed ink. He pressed against her forehead. Word by word: "Sometimes...... I really want to see you angry and jealous. Look at the way you play tricks for favor...... But I know you'll never have that day......"
Su congenial lower eyelids. Hongli slowly raised his body. showed a wry smile: "Yesterday, Xue Yan came to look for me. A few days ago her baby was gone......"
Su Yi looked up suddenly. Hongli said again: "She said that you sent a box of dim sum to her palace a few days ago......"
"Long live the Lord thinks it was done by the concubine." Su Yi asked in a lost voice.
Hongli stroked the hair between her sideburns. Gently shook his head: "Of course I know it's not you......" paused. Again." But I'd rather it be you......"
Su Yi stared at him blankly. Hongli said softly: "Go to bed early. I've returned to the Heart Cultivation Palace......"
Su Yi came back to his senses, and Hongli had already brushed his sleeves away. The only thing left in the air was the faint smell of ambergris. Rich in the heart. The aftertaste is bitter. Su Yi turned over. Let the tears slide down your sideburns......