Chapter 32: Wood Hibiscus
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After premature birth. Meng Hongyu then withdrew the ban on "prohibiting anyone from entering and leaving Yongle Palace". But. Yongle Palace is filled with a strong atmosphere of sadness. In Ziling's view. Yongle Palace has become a hell on earth. There is only pain. There is no joy; Only tears. There was no laughter; It's only night. No daylight.
Surrounded by the grief of losing his beloved son. Zi Ling washes his face with tears all day long. No eating, no drinking, no sleep, no speech. She lost weight day by day. It's like losing your soul. All that's left is an expressionless walking corpse. Look at her empty eyes and cold tears. Meng Hongyu's heart is like a knife.
He understood the indifference and disappointment in Zi Ling's eyes. It was because he would not forgive him for the belated day of his coming. Unwilling to forgive him for ignoring her. Therefore. in her eyes. His pain of losing a son is hypocritical. His grief is cheap. However. Who could have known the deep pain in his heart like the crushing of Tarzan.
Yes. His pain is no shallower or lighter than Zi Ling. Because. In addition to silently suffering the pain of losing a child like Zi Ling. He also suffers the pain of losing his son.
He was afraid that she would lose weight little by little. eventually disappears; He was afraid that she would close herself off from now on. No more words to him; He was afraid that her heart would be filled with hatred. Thereafter. I can no longer hold a strong love......
Therefore. As long as Meng Hongyu has free time, he will go to Yongle Palace to see Ziling. Be there for her. Talk to her. However. But she was as cold as ice. A heart is hard and cold. Like frozen lake water. Can't crack the ice. There is not a single ripple. She never refused to give Meng Hongyu a serious look. Wouldn't give him a word in response. Refuse to give him a smile affectionately.
This day. Meng Hongyu went down to the rear. Go to Yongle Palace to see Ziling as usual. Entered the Yongle Palace. But I found that it was quiet. The child spirit is nowhere to be found in the bedrooms, study, courtyard, and garden. Meng Hongyu panicked. Hurriedly caught a little palace maid and asked, "Where did Concubine Xiao Guifei go?"
Look at Meng Hongyu in a hurry. The tone of the question was also much heavier than usual. The little maid was so frightened that she couldn't speak. Fortunately, the little eunuch Guizi came in time and said, "At lunchtime. The mother asked what flowers have bloomed well in the imperial garden recently. He said he was going to the Imperial Garden to relax. The minion pondered. Niangniang is probably in the Imperial Garden at this time."
"Did she go alone. But there are people with you." Meng Hongyu asked anxiously.
"The girl Yunu has never left her mother's side. I didn't see Miss Yunu at this time. I guess she went with her mother." Guizi said respectfully.
Since childhood, postpartum. Zi Ling has never stepped out of Yongle Palace for half a step. Now. She was willing to go out for a walk. This is not good news. However. Meng Hongyu still had a trace of worry in his heart after all.
"How long has it been since the mother." Meng Hongyu asked.
"The minions don't know. But it's going to be a while." Guizi replied.
All right. I'll also go to the Imperial Garden, he wants to go to the Imperial Garden to find the Spirit. Let's see if you can see her bright smile and icy face, and the weather is so bright today. There should be something happy happening.
Meng Hongyu just walked out of Yongle Palace. Then he saw the little eunuch of Cining Palace running towards him with fire.
Li Zhao hurriedly reprimanded: "Who taught you. Stumbling like this. What should I do if I collide with my master?"
The little eunuch ran to Meng Hongyu. He simply didn't even bow down. Panting and said, "Yu, tell the emperor, the emperor. Concubine Yao is about to give birth...... Whew......"
"Then she's born." Meng Hongyu hurriedly asked.
"It's hurting, it's hurting now. The Queen Mother ordered the slaves and servants to tell you." The little eunuch still hasn't relented. Talking with a big breath.
"Let's go. Drive Cining Palace." Meng Hongyu forgot to go to the Imperial Garden to find the spirit of the child. Hurried to Cining Palace. Anyway. The flesh and bone in Lin Yueyao's womb are always his children. He didn't want to repeat the mistakes of the child spirit when he gave birth. I don't want to leave myself with regrets again.
In the Imperial Garden. Blooming. Flowers.
It's October, though. However. In this royal garden, where every plant and tree is well cared for. But I don't feel a trace of early winter. Pink hibiscus flowers, dark fragrant mulberry flowers, and elegant jasmine flowers...... Seem. Anything that blooms in October. You can find it all here.
Quietly standing under the osmanthus of a jasper tree. Smell a faint fragrance. Zi Ling gradually forgot his pain. Seem. Stand like this for a long time. She can also be rooted in the earth. Turn into an osmanthus plant. Not sad or happy. No heart, no lungs. Carefree.
If you really are just an osmanthus. How nice that is. There was no pain. There is no lust. You don't have to hate that man so painfully. Yes. She hated him if he had come to her earlier that day. Guarding her and her children. So. Her child will not be delayed and die.
She blames him for the loss of her child. And then. Transform that heart-rending grief into hatred. Throw yourself into him too.
"Miss. You've been standing for a long time. Let's go look elsewhere." Although it is out to relax. However. Seeing Zi Ling, he still looked sullen. The worry in Yunu's heart has not diminished.
Long. Zi Ling realized that the jade slave was talking to herself. So he turned his head slightly and glanced at the jade slave. Nodding slightly. The jade slave carefully supported Zi Ling. The master and servant slowly walked through a winding path. Go to a secluded place. I saw a white hibiscus. Blooming like frost and snow. Like a woman in plain clothes. Lonely and desolate.
Zi Ling walked up to the pavilion by the flowers. Gently wipe off the dust. Sit down on top of the beauty. His eyes never left the white hibiscus. She instructed the jade slave: "The jade slave. I'm thirsty. Go find me a pot of tea."
"Miss. Slaves...... I don't know where to find tea." Yu Nu said in embarrassment. Truly. Although there are pavilions and pavilions here for the emperor's concubines to enjoy flowers and tea. However. They didn't give them any prior orders. This time and a half. Yu Nu really doesn't know who to ask for tea.
"Just at the gate of the garden. I have seen a hut. It is estimated that the eunuchs who manage the nursery in this garden lived. You just go to them and ask for it." Zi Ling said.
"But. . . Miss, you're ...... alone," Yu Nu hesitated in his heart. Said worriedly.
Since the beginning of the child. Zi Ling has been depressed. It's hard to get worried. After lunch. She even said that she wanted to come to the Royal Garden to enjoy the flowers. In addition to rejoicing. Yunu always felt a little strange. So along the way. The jade slave carefully observed Zi Ling's words and deeds. I'm afraid something will go wrong with her. Right now. I want to leave Ziling here alone. You say how can Yu Nu rest assured.
"Don't worry. I'm not a three-year-old." Zi Ling struggled to pull out a smile. Half begging, half coquettishly. I'm waiting for you here. Not going anywhere. You hurry up and hurry back. That's good. I'm really thirsty."
"That'...... You should definitely wait here. Slaves and maids will go back as soon as they go." The jade slave couldn't resist her pleading eyes. I had to promise her.
Watching the jade slave drift away. The thin back is hidden by flowers. until it disappears.
Zi Ling stood up. Step by step down the gazebo. Walk towards the lotus pond......