Chapter 2: No Remorse
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When Xiao Ziling came out of the "Yulin Ling Silk Village". The sky is completely dark. But. Fortunately, there is a wonderful moonlight like a dream.
For fear of revealing your identity. Chu Tian and Liu Wanruo didn't dare to send each other. I had to watch Xiao Ziling gradually go away. Xiao Ziling took the jade slave and walked quietly to the palace. Along. She was silent. A preoccupied look. Originally. Freedom is as easy to come by as the leaves on the side of the road. Isn't she supposed to laugh heartily? But. Why can't she be happy?
When you get to the palace. But she suddenly stopped. So he wandered aimlessly by the West Lake. There is a row of 10,000 willows hanging down by the lake. The evening breeze is light. The willow trees are like graceful women. is dancing lightly with water sleeves. A light moon among the clouds. The world shines plainly and brightly. West Lake under the moon. Not paradise. Better than heaven.
Pick up a pebble and throw it into the lake. I only heard a "poof" sound. The voice was dull and crisp. Xiao Ziling secretly thought in his heart. This lake must be very deep.
Thereupon. She simply crouched down. Place your head on your knees. Keep your eyes open and look at the black lake. Moonlight floating. Sparkling and shiny. The moonlight shattered into a sparkling ground on the surface of the lake. An indescribable beauty ripples out. Let Xiao Ziling have the urge to plunge into the lake and bury this body deep at the bottom of the lake......
Xiao Ziling was in a daze. I don't know when. Behind him came a line of guards. Footsteps are heard. Only then did Zi Ling come back to his senses from his contemplation. Turn your head away. Seeing that the guard at the head turned out to be Lu Yao.
See Lu Yao. Xiao Ziling hurriedly wanted to stand up. Only then did I realize that I had been squatting for a long time before I knew it. Numbness in the legs. Almost fell off. Fortunately, Yunu reached out in time to hold her up.
"Please go back to the palace." Lu Yao lowered his head. It is estimated that he was sent out to find Ziling. So I feel very upset. He said in a cold tone. The emperor is worried about your safety. I've been telling people to look for you for a long time."
Xiao Ziling held the hand of the jade slave. Under the "escort" of Lu Yao and a team of guards. limped back to the palace.
Back to the palace. Xiao Ziling didn't even have time to change his clothes, so he was "escorted" by Lu Yao and rushed to the study.
Step into the study. At a glance, I saw Meng Hongyu standing in front of her with a gloomy face. The displeasure on the face is clear at a glance. Xiao Ziling was trying to salute him and say goodbye. But I heard him scolding with a slashing voice: "Where the hell did you go... Without leaving a word, he slipped out of the palace without permission. Do you know how worried I am? Tell me about it. What a crime?"
Long Yan was furious. Xiao Ziling was so frightened that he didn't dare to silence himself. He could hear it. Meng Hongyu's angry tone was mixed with a hint of anxiety. Don't. It's because I'm worried about her. That's why you're so anxious? For that little anxiousness. She forgives him for his indiscriminate scolding. I can't bear to quarrel with him. She hurriedly put on a smile and showed weakness to him. Said softly: "Zi Ling knows what he should be guilty of... Zi Ling is guilty of kidnapping."
"Oh." Meng Hongyu forgot about the anger. I'm curious.
"Because Zi Ling kidnapped the emperor's heart. That's why the emperor will make a mistake." Xiao Ziling then raised his head and looked directly into his angry eyes with a smile in his eyes. Said playfully.
His anger. Sure enough, it was melted by her smiling face. Thereupon. Can't help but wonder. Shook his head helplessly. He walked over to her. Reaching out and gently pinching her pink cheeks. deliberately straightened his face and said, "Just your little mouth. Every time I was speechless. Tell me about it. Where did you run all afternoon.."
"Zi Ling took the emperor with him in his heart. Where did Zi Ling go? Doesn't the emperor know?" Xiao Ziling tilted his head. Said playfully.
"It seems. You're really abusing my heart. Or. How could I not know?" After speaking. He hugged her tightly in his arms. A pair of big hands involuntarily touched her body.
I'm usually used to seeing her in women's clothes. Today I saw her for the first time wearing a white men's dress. Like a delicate and weak scholar. Hair appears clean and clear. It makes him itch unbearably......
Meng Hongyu was about to "show his skills", but was pushed away by Xiao Ziling. She blushed and said coquettishly, "Zi Ling went to the market for an afternoon. Covered in dust. It's dirty...... Moreover. Zi Ling came back in a hurry. Forgot to have dinner and come back. Now I'm singing about the empty city plan in my belly."
Meng Hongyu had to reluctantly let go of the nephrite fragrance in his arms. Kissed Xiao Ziling's lips lightly. Breathing hot air in her ear, he teased, "What a pity. The food to the mouth flew ......"
Xiao Ziling couldn't help but chuckle. He raised his head and said, "Let's eat some food first......"
After the meal is served. The two chatted while eating.
"I'll spare you this time. In the future, you are not allowed to sneak out of the palace without permission." Meng Hongyu is half to blame. Half pampered to say.
"Yes. Zi Ling Guarantee. I won't dare to sneak out without permission anymore." Xiao Ziling blinked his clear and bright eyes. Said coquettishly to Meng Hongyu." Next time to go out. I will definitely remember to take the emperor with me......"
Meng Hongyu couldn't cry or laugh. Said helplessly: "Since leaving the capital. You're getting naughty. Why doesn't he look like the elegant and dignified Xiao Ziling on weekdays."
"Because I can accompany the emperor up and down Jiangnan. Zi Ling is happy."
.. In fact. It's because he left the palace. She no longer has to be careful to beware of other people's plots to frame her. Don't care about the critical eyes of the Elder Venerable. Don't worry about being caught and affecting your father and brother. Don't take it one step at a time. Always be cautious. So hassle-free. The free and easy Xiao Ziling. It is the uninhibited, chic, and wise Xiao Ziling in the depths of his bones.
Pity. That uninhibited, chic, and wise real Xiao Ziling. has long been pressed by Meng Hongyu's too heavy love under the Five Finger Mountain. Dying.. Just like today. She just slipped out and went to the market. He was cross-examined many times. He scolded him sharply. It is said that "the depth of love. Actually. It's the machismo at work in his heart. It's so everywhere. And the omnipotent "love" made her breathless.
"Where have you been today. It's fun out there." Meng Hongyu continued to ask thoroughly.
"The market is bustling. Lots of fun. Delicious ......," Xiao Ziling said excitedly. Zi Ling has never been so good at the market as he is today." Oh, yes. Soon after crossing over to this strange world. She went to the palace to "pay off her debts". There was no chance to take a good look at the ancient markets.
"When I was in Fuchu before. Haven't you ever been out?" Meng Hongyu asked casually. But I remembered when I was young. He and Meng Hongye sneaked out of the palace. Played in the capital for a day and a night. After going back, he was severely punished by the first emperor......
Zi Ling was shocked. I'm afraid I'll leak my mouth. hurriedly explained: "Father and mother are strict. said that everyone's ladies should not be easily exposed. So don't let me out. Besides.." She changed her mind. Joked at Meng Hongyu. An ugly girl like me who looks better than Zhong Lichun. If you go out and frighten people. That's good."
Meng Hongyu knew that she was making fun of his original "joke", so he laughed and said, "Then I really have to thank Xiao Cheng for not letting you go out for a long time."
Listen to his jokes. Xiao Ziling's heart warmed. Remembering that the day of parting is near. I couldn't help but redden. He asked faintly, "Is it? The emperor has never regretted it?"
"Regret what." Meng Hongyu asked puzzled.
"Nothing." Xiao Ziling hurriedly cleaned up the sadness that was inadvertently revealed. The tears in his eyes were pushed back. Said with a smile. Zi Ling is saying. Doesn't the emperor regret the original 'gentleman's jokes'?"
Meng Hongyu laughed. Lang Sheng said: "Of course I don't regret it. If there is no such joke. How could you have come to my side?"
Listen to what he said. Xiao Ziling smiled. Rejoice in your heart. But after the rejoicing. But there was an inexplicable melancholy: Your Majesty. Thank you for not regretting it. However. Zi Ling regretted it. I regret falling in love with a suspicious and selfish man. Regret falling in love with someone who has mastered the world. But the emperor who can't control his own love. Regret is deeply hurt by love and can't extricate yourself.
If there is no love. Well nowadays. She just turned around and walked away.
Zi Ling's heart is full of thoughts. Suddenly I heard a crisp sound. Meng Hongyu and Zi Ling were both startled. Look back... It turned out to be a servant girl who broke the porcelain bowl by mistake.
The maidservant saw that she had broken the porcelain bowl by mistake. As if a catastrophe was coming, he quickly knelt down and begged for mercy: "The slave and maid are unintentional...... Slaves deserve to die...... Please ask the emperor to surrender." Her voice is soft and sweet. It's nice to hear.
She looked up. Open with a pair of big watery eyes. Innocently looking at Meng Hongyu. His eyes were full of pleading. Xiao Ziling took a closer look at the maid. It is really a standard Jiangnan girl: exquisite facial features. The face is like a peach blossom. Zhu Yuan Yurun. The skin is as powdery as snow. Ice muscle jade bone. The figure is curly Nana. Bumpy and convex. Compared to Ouyang Ying in the harem of the glamorous crown, it is even better.
Between the maid's eyebrows. Seems somewhat familiar. Xiao Ziling couldn't help but secretly wonder if he had seen it somewhere. Why. The woman in front of her looked so much like someone she knew... Oh. Remembered. Between the eyebrows and eyes of this servant. It's a bit similar to Su Zirong... Xiao Ziling looked at the maid carefully. The more I look at it, the more I feel like Su Zirong. Especially the look on his face when he frowned. It's just too similar.
Maybe. Meng Hongyu also found that this maid resembled Su Zirong. I couldn't help but be stunned. It's like you've found a rare treasure. Surprises are written in the eyes. Facing such a pretty face that looks like Su Zirong. How could he still bear to blame.
"Flatten." Meng Hongyu said with a pleasant face.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. Thank you, Niangniang...... "The maid quickly got up from the ground. Then crouch down and pick up the debris from the ground.
"No need to clean up......," Meng Hongyu said pityingly. Then he asked her. What is your name. How old are you?"
The servant girl quickly stood up and bowed her head. Cautiously replied, "The slave's surname is Su. A single name is a tolerant character. I'm sixteen this year."
SU Rong. Xiao Ziling couldn't help but ask curiously, "That Rong Zi."
"The countenance of the face." The handmaid replied softly.
SU Zirong. SU Rong. There can be such a coincidence in the world...