Before the sky was bright, Yun Zhen began to change his clothes, and he knew that at this time, there were already many ministers waiting outside the palace gate. Everything today is very rigorous, even the washing, bathing, and changing clothes that are usually done every day are carried out meticulously according to the procedures.

There are many things, but they are not hectic, especially Yun Zhen, who seems to feel that all his days from birth to the present day have been preparing for this day. Yesterday, he still felt excited, I don't know if it was because of too much excitement or because there were too many trivial things at the moment, he actually felt that it was more appropriate to describe him as numb than calm at the moment.

Right now, the only thing that can still make Yun Zhen feel something to look forward to is what Gao An said to himself last night: He Xuan wants to see herself.

Since He Xuan was arrested, He Xuan's attitude towards herself has always been very cold, why she suddenly wants to see herself, Yun Zhen can't say clearly. Anyway, with what he knows, He Xuan will never meet him because he has ascended the throne now, and in order to save his life or flattery.

After dressing, Yun Zhen walked into the room, boarded the carriage, and headed to the first stop of the day, the altar of worship.

……

After the sacrifice to the ancestors, the hour is already approaching the hour, and after this hour, the time is the hour calculated by the heavenly officer, which means that he still has an hour to rest, eat, and of course, the most important thing is to meet He Xuan.

On the way back, Yun Zhen quietly asked Gao An, "Where is she now?" Is it in the Inner Palace? ”

"If you go back to your master, you will not be in the inner palace, but in a small room behind the imperial study."

Yun Zhen thought for a moment, and then said, "Quietly, bring her over, don't alarm anyone." ”

"Yes, the minion understands."

Gao An received the order, quietly withdrew from the accompanying team, and ran briskly towards the place where He Xuan lived. Luckily, the distance between the two rooms is not far. When Gao An saw He Xuan, He Xuan had already asked the people in the small palace to help him clean up - dressed as a palace maid, which made Gao An feel very surprised.

"Coming back?" When He Xuan saw Gao An, he was not polite, but asked directly.

"Yes, it's back. Please come with me. ”

He Xuan stood up, looked at his things on the table, thought about it again, and then opened the wooden box, took out the jade pendant he had won from it, put it in his sleeve, and then left the house with Gao An.

……

When He Xuan followed Gao An to Yun Zhen's resting room, Yun Zhen had already hurriedly finished breakfast and was sitting in his seat, closing his eyes and recuperating. As soon as he heard the sound of the door, Yun Zhen immediately opened his eyes. Looking at each other, Yun Zhen thought he was dazzled, and he actually found He Xuan smiling at him. Yun Zhen waved his hand and let Gao An retreat.

There were only two people left in the room, He Xuan and Yun Zhen, and I saw He Xuan facing Yun Zhen with a thousand blessings.

"Congratulations to the emperor on his wish." He Xuan said softly.

Yun Zhen's heart tightened and asked, "You want to see me, just to say this?" Let's get up first......"

He Xuan straightened up, smiled at Yun Zhen, and said, "Naturally, it's not for this. But so many years of long-cherished wish come true, naturally it is also gratifying. ”

"Do you really congratulate me? Aren't you mocking me? ”

"Naturally, congratulations from the bottom of my heart."

Yun Zhen looked at He Xuan's calm face and unpretentious smile, he nodded, patted the place beside him, and asked her to come and sit. He Xuan did not refuse, but walked over and sat down.

"These days, you've suffered."

He Xuan shook her head, "I don't think so." If all the people who live in the prison suffer like this, I am afraid that the prison will also be overcrowded. ”

Yun Zhen heard He Xuan's words, and laughed out loud, he looked at He Xuan, and also looked at himself with a smile at this time. Yun Zhen sighed, gently touched He Xuan's hand with her fingers, and saw that she didn't dodge, so she was bold and gently pulled He Xuan's hand up.

"Don't worry, do you still believe me?"

"Why do you ask that?"

"If you believe in me, wait for me with peace of mind. I have a way to save you, I will, just give me some time, and I will be able to get you out......"

Yun Zhen hadn't finished speaking, but he felt his hands tighten, and at the same time, He Xuan also shook his head gently.

"You don't believe me?"

"No, quite the opposite, I do."

"Then why are you shaking your head?"

“…… Today, can you be carefree and disrespectful, call your name? ”

"Of course. Not only today, but at any time, you can call me by my name. ”

He Xuan nodded, and then said softly, "Yun Zhen, what do you think will happen if you leave my life behind?" ”

"I'm going to protect you, always, all the way, all the way to ...... ...... forever"

"Then Yun Zhen, tell me, forever, how far away? What's more, even if I can get away from that cell with doors, frames, locks and chains, will I really be free? ”

Yun Zhen was speechless for a while, although she vaguely knew what He Xuan wanted to say, she still listened to her continue.

"Yun Zhen, do you remember Madame?"

Yun Zhen nodded.

"I think one day many years ago, the emperor ...... No, it should be called the Emperor, and I should have said something similar to her. Will protect, will care, so, let her feel at ease, let her rest assured...... But in the end, it was ......"

"I'm different from the Emperor."

"My wife and I are different."

Yun Zhen was stunned and paused.

"I know what you mean for me, but my heart for you has always stayed in the Shengyi Building, the high-spirited young man. At first sight, they were like-minded...... Yunzhen, don't you think, it was really good at that time? You're not a prince, you're not an emperor, just a suave young man who can't get used to seeing bookworms in the world...... And I'm not a descendant of an official, let alone a serious crime in the court, just a small move to enter Beijing to take the exam......"

"I will help you with your father's affairs, you will not always be the descendant of the offender......"

"No, don't ......"

"Don't? Why? ”

"Yun Zhen, don't you understand? Why did the emperor reign for more than 20 years, but he has not restored the reputation of his wife's family, not because he is powerless, but because he can't ...... It is not easy for you to get to where you are today. Do you want to shake your already not very solid foundation for the sake of a woman? ”

"Why not? I'm the emperor, can't I protect a woman I love? ”

"This time, you're really right. You can't. ”

"Why?" Yun Zhen shook off He Xuan's hand and stood up angrily, "Are you underestimating me?" ”

"Do you think I'm underestimating you? Don't you understand, what is in that position? He Xuan looked at Yun Zhen and said softly, "The person sitting in that position is no longer a person, at least, no longer a person who belongs to himself." Everything you have will belong to the world, and will never belong to any one person, including yourself. ”

Yun Zhen wanted to argue something, but he didn't know where to start, so he had to continue to listen to He Xuan.

"Your marriage is nothing to love, but a means for you to stabilize people's hearts; Your heirs don't care about family affection, but the ministers' hopes for the future country; Every decision you make, you can no longer think about yourself, all you can think about is this country, this court......"

"But I want to ...... I want you to stay by my side," Yun Zhen looked at He Xuan and said word by word, "With you, I will be very relieved, I don't want you to love me, as long as I can see you every day, that's it...... Isn't that okay? ”

"If I had not known about Madame, and if my father and I had never been involved in it, perhaps I would have thought it would have been a good thing. However, when you have seen it with your own eyes and heard all this with your own ears, can you still say with certainty, is it okay? Yun Zhen, I don't have the character of a lady, and I don't want you to set foot on the old path of the emperor again......"

"The last thing Mrs. asked for was the safety of herself and her children, but for this, she has been incognito for more than 20 years, but she still has to ...... with her children."

"Heaven and earth? You mean, her child is still alive? Yun Zhen asked suddenly.

He Xuan smiled, "Are you entangled in this?" ”

"I'm just ......"

"You don't want to threaten your position, do you?"

"Do you know where he is?"

"Yun Zhen, don't you think you're very conflicted? I was told just now that you don't care if I affect your position, but in an instant, I was anxious about this child, who might have died a long time ago. ”

"Do you even know where he is?" Yun Zhen's face turned cold and looked at He Xuan.

"Know how? I don't know what? That man...... I haven't looked for that person, but I'm afraid that he should spend the day safely somewhere. ”

"Take me to him...... No matter who he is, I can't keep him ......"

Yun Zhen said angrily, and suddenly saw He Xuan looking at herself, with an inexplicable smile on her face, although she was indeed smiling, but for some reason, it made Yun Zhen feel a great sadness, and a heavy pressure suddenly pressed on Yun Zhen's chest.

"Rest assured, no one will know where he is anymore."

"You ......"

Yun Zhen was about to continue asking, when suddenly, he heard a knock on the door.

"Your Majesty, it's time for you to change your clothes......"

Yun Zhen heard the reminder, and then realized that he still had a very important ceremony to complete, he looked at He Xuan and said to her, "You go back first." We'll talk about that later. ”

He Xuan slowly stood up, then walked in front of Yun Zhen, blessed Yun Zhen again, and then said, "Yun Zhen, you want to ...... Be a good emperor and take care. ”

"Go ahead."

Yun Zhen didn't hear He Xuan's meaning for a while, thinking that she was still angry about her inconsistency just now, he called Gao An outside and asked him to send He Xuan away.

He Xuan had just walked to the door, when she suddenly remembered something and turned around.

"Anything else?" Yun Zhen asked with a frown.

He Xuan nodded.

"What's the matter, tell me quickly."

"One sentence won't delay you for too long."

As he spoke, He Xuan took out the jade pendant from his cuffs, then took Yun Zhen's hand and put it in his hand.

"You gave me a jade rabbit, this is my return gift."

Yun Zhen smiled, thinking that He Xuan was making peace with him, he picked up the jade pendant with his fingers and said to He Xuan, "Help me put it on." ”

He Xuan also smiled, then took the jade pendant and put it on Yun Zhen's waist.

"When I get back, let's talk."

He Xuan didn't respond, just said hello to Yun Zhen again, and then turned around and left the room.