Chapter 39: Looking forward to the king's coming
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The year is gradual. The smell of the New Year in the palace is getting heavier and heavier. Everywhere is lit up and beaming. However. Meng Hongyu couldn't be happier. Although the Queen Mother has promised to let him go to the Jiangnan area to inspect. However. His heart was still lost. Empty.
Meng Hongyu knows. What he "lost" was. It's love. It's trust. It's fun. It's bland. Because of Xiao Ziling's "betrayal", he was heartbroken. Because he has experienced Meng Hongye and Su Zirong's two little guesses. Liu Wanruo and Chu Tian are unforgettable. Meng Hongyu is more sensitive to the concubines' "distractions". Therefore. will always be obsessed with Xiao Ziling and Zhanzhan's "private meeting".
He also tried to convince himself to believe in Xiao Ziling. However. The devil inside him couldn't believe in himself. Couldn't trust her either. Thereupon. He can only indulge in pain for a long time. Can't extricate yourself. Maybe. Only wait until a certain day. He got rid of his suspicious personality and let go of the blocks in his heart. in order to let go of love. Let yourself go too. However. The country is easy to change. A crow never the whiter for washing herself often. It's really possible for him to get rid of his suspicious nature. and Xiao Ziling know each other. Do you depend on each other? Maybe. Only God knows.
Meng Hongyu was sitting in a chair and pondering. Li Zhao came in from outside. In a voice as thin as a gnat, he reported to him: "Your Majesty. Xiao promised to send you a letter. You can take a look."
Siu Ziling's letter. Of course it depends on it. I don't know what she wants to say to him. to confess to him. Repent in every way. Thousands of begging. Still to blame him for his ruthlessness. Seek justice for the children of "her and Zhan Zhan".
Li Zhao respectfully handed over the letter. Meng Hongyu hurriedly opened it to see. I saw a few words written in Juanxiu's handwriting: "Think carefully, the old things. Always ruthless. Suddenly disappointed. Rain resistance silver screen. Wind Legend. How to live and rest. Looking forward to your coming. Remember the wine before the joy. Holding hands and looking at each other with teary eyes."
Although there are only a few sentences. However. Xiao Ziling's remorse and lovesickness have jumped on the page. When I see the sentence "remember the wine before the joy". Meng Hongyu's tears almost fell. She doesn't know. How painful he was. He also wanted to see her plain face. Listen to her soft voice. Holding her soft body.
In order to wait for her to admit her mistakes, wait for her to give in, wait for her to repent, wait for her to speak first about lovesickness. How long did he wait.
After reading Xiao Ziling's letter. Meng Hongyu got up from the chair with a bone. Instructed Li Zhaodao: "Set up the Xihua Hall."
Raise your feet and just want to step out of the threshold. However. He hesitated for a moment. Should he forgive her? If it's just because of this chat, I'll go to the Yuhua Hall in high spirits. As she wished. Go and "hold hands with her and look at the tears", then he, the emperor, will not be too faceless. Don't. It's so easy to forgive her.
"That's it. Not going." Meng Hongyu shook his head. Said to Li Zhao. He turned again and sat down in a chair. Staring at the fold in front of you in a daze.
Sent a letter to go. But there was no response for a long time. Xiao Ziling knows. Meng Hongyu is ruthless and doesn't miss the old love. How could she ever write such a affectionate "love letter". Sentence by sentence confession. However. Meng Hongyu was indifferent after reading it. didn't come to Yukado to see her as she expected.
Seemingly. He's a ruthless man. So. This trick of "emotionally human" will not work. That's it. If he really doesn't come today. Tomorrow I will try to find another plan.
It's night. Xiao Ziling waited in the Xihua Hall for a night. Still no Meng Hongyu is seen. Original. Meng Hongyu went to Cining Palace
Meng Hongyu went to Cining Palace. I saw the Queen Mother copying scriptures alone under the lamp. Attentive and undivided look. Meet Meng Hongyu. She put down her pen. He said, "Emperor, you're here."
"I don't know what happened to the queen mother and asked her son." Original. At dusk. The Queen Mother sent someone to invite Meng Hongyu.
"If it weren't for the mourning family and someone to please. Is the emperor about to forget about the mourning family?" The Queen Mother said rather sadly. seems to be complaining about Meng Hongyu's neglect of her these days.
"Erchen doesn't dare." Meng Hongyu hurriedly leaned over and said the crime.
"That's it. Come and sit down. The mourners have something to say to you." The Queen Mother walked to the couch and sat down. Then he beckoned and ordered Meng Hongyu to sit down as well.
Wait for Meng Hongyu to sit down and take a sip of tea. The Queen Mother went straight to the point: "The mourning family thinks. If you really want to go to Jiangnan in the next year. Let's take Xiao Ziling with you."
Ga. I heard you right. Or the queen mother is old and confused. Meng Hongyu looked at the Queen Mother in disbelief. Don't. She didn't dislike him the most for being nice to Xiao Ziling. Are you most worried about Xiao Ziling becoming the queen? Now why is it unusual, he wants to take Xiao Ziling on a southern tour. Don't. I'm not afraid that he and Xiao Ziling will stay together. Affection.
"Erchen...... That's right." Meng Hongyu asked in surprise.
"That's right." The Queen Mother nodded in affirmation." The emperor must take Xiao Ziling with him, although the mourning family is also very reluctant in his heart."
Let's be honest. Meng Hongyu never thought about taking Xiao Ziling to Jiangnan. After all. The reason why he wants to go to Gangnam. I also want to go for a walk. Forget about the things that made him sad. Come with a "deaf ear is clear. Out of sight is pure", save thinking about Xiao Ziling all the time.
He hopes. After a trip to Gangnam. He can forget the pain. When the South Tour comes. You can be calm with Xiao Ziling. No love, no hate. Regrets. Now. The Queen Mother asked him to take Xiao Ziling to the south. It's incredible.
"Yesterday. Xiao Ziling asked someone to give me a message." The Queen Mother said faintly. She said. Let the mourning family not forget the reason why she was admitted to the palace in the first place. The mourning family wondered how she could ask someone to bring this sentence for no reason. I thought about it for a moment. What a word to wake up a dreamer."
"She's a smart woman...... She also wants to go to Jiangnan with you." The Queen Mother said." She's reminding the mourners. Let the mourners persuade you to bring her with you."
"If she really wants to go to Gangnam. Why don't you just tell me?" Meng Hongyu said.
"That's where she's so smart. She had expected that you wouldn't take her there. That's why I want to borrow the mouth of the mourner. Let's have a 'mother's fate.'" The Queen Mother said helplessly.
"Then why did the queen mother help her?" Meng Hongyu asked.
"At the beginning. Why did the mourning family let you marry her into the palace and make her a concubine?" The Queen Mother asked.
"For the sake of ...... Keep the peace. To hold her in your hands. Let the Xiao family not dare to act arbitrarily......"
"Nowadays. but he has given him authority." The Queen Mother sighed deeply and said. Xiao Ziling threatened each other with this. Original. She has long understood our motives. Yesterday I brought that sentence. It is to remind the mourners. Think about the mourning family. She's right."
"Why do you say that?" Meng Hongyu asked.
"Huang'er, you better take her to Jiangnan. Otherwise. At that time, it was just me and the young princes in the palace. The capital is empty...... You take Xiao Ziling to Jiangnan. Just in case......" The Queen Mother did not say it explicitly. But the implication. Meng Hongyu has already understood what to prevent. Isn't it to prevent the Xiao family from rebelling when the national capital is empty. Does he still hold Xiao Ziling at least in his hands?
If you leave Xiao Ziling in the palace. When the time comes, if the Xiao family really comes to cooperate with the outside and seek to usurp the throne. That's a matter of regret. Therefore. As the Queen Mother said. It's really time to bring Xiao Ziling.
However. Meng Hongyu's heart was still wavering: who knows if Xiao Ziling will make him angry again along the way. Don't not only lose your mind when the time comes. Instead, she was angry and came back sick.
Saying. Meng Hongyu did not go to Xihuatang as Xiao Ziling wished. The next day. Xiao Ziling finally couldn't hold his breath anymore. Busy and planning in short. For the freedom and happiness of the rest of her life. She must meet Meng Hongyu.
Meng Hongyu went down to the early dynasty. I'm in the study reviewing the recitals. Suddenly, a eunuch rushed to report that he had found that Xiao had promised to meet a strange man privately in Xihuatang. That's a big deal. Li Zhao didn't dare to slack off for a moment. Busy reporting to Meng Hongyu truthfully.
Really. A wave of anger arose in Meng Hongyu's heart. Throw down the music and go to the Yuhua Hall. The emperor wandered to the evening flower hall.
As soon as I saw the royal car coming. Xiaoru went in happily to report that the emperor had come. At that time. Xiao Ziling is sitting in front of the dressing table with a smile. Looking in the mirror the face of the fat powder did not apply a slight pale. Saw. She put a pink plum blossom on her sideburns. Stood up with a smile on his face. It's time to "drive" outside the door.
Arrived at the door. I saw Meng Hongyu coming down from the imperial chariot. Xiao Ziling hurriedly stepped forward and bowed to Yingying: "Ziling greets the emperor. The emperor is blessed."
Meng Hongyu stood quietly. Wait for Xiao Ziling to straighten up. Wait for her to look up. But I didn't see anything unusual about her face. Instead, he laughed heartily. He wondered in his heart. And yet still quiet. Just sneaked a glance behind her.
Xiao Ziling knew what he was looking at. He was trying to search for the "strange man" she had met with.
Xiao Ziling only felt a sadness in her heart: as she wished. He's finally here. However. But not because of lovesickness. but because of paranoia. Yesterday. She gave him lovesick words. He was indifferent and refused to come; Today. She's just a little subtotal. He actually came.
She tries to move him with true affection. but he is ruthless; She calculates him with "adultery". He's really coming. Thus. What a ruthless and suspicious man he was. Know early. She should have used this trick directly: no longer expected anything from him. And directly take advantage of his suspicious weakness.
"I'm afraid I'm going to disappoint the emperor." Xiao Ziling pulled the corners of his mouth and smiled faintly. I'm sad in my heart." Over here. It's just me, Yunu, and Xiaoru."
Meng Hongyu knew what she meant by this. However. He just looked at Xiao Ziling silently. The eyes are unfathomable. Don't know at the moment. He was angry because of Xiao Ziling's "trick". I was relieved that I didn't find out about the so-called "adultery".
"If Zi Ling didn't deliberately let people say that. Will the emperor come to the Yuhuatang?" Xiao Ziling raised his head and looked into his unfathomable eyes. Lonely and desolate in the eyes. There is helplessness and sadness in the tone.