I leaned on the couch and slowly came up sleepy. I don't feel like I'm sleeping with my arms pressed. Fufeng put a light quilt over my body. The movement was light, but it woke me up. I opened my eyes slightly. Fufeng said with a smile: "Niangniang, why don't you lie down in bed for a while."

"What time is it?" I asked with a lazy voice in my voice.

Fufeng glanced out the window. It's almost dawn. I'll be able to sleep for a while."

Fu Feng suddenly towards the mouth of Nunu in the temple. I looked in the direction. Concubine Xin still knelt quietly in the hall. Hands clenched tightly. Looking down at the lines of the bluestone bricks on the ground. I was surprised and said, "Why hasn't Concubine Xin gone back?"

Fufeng shook his head. sighed to himself: "Mother. The slave has already been persuaded. Concubine Xin insisted on refusing to leave. Mother, see what to do."

I waved my hand faintly. got up and walked straight to the front of Concubine Xin. I hesitated for a moment before I spoke, "Get up. Hongu is not for you. It's for Xue Yan. Hongu will figure it out. But whether the emperor can take back his fate depends on the will of heaven."

Concubine Xin's stiff body trembled twice. Kowtow with tears in his eyes: "Queen Xie. Thank you, Queen Mother."

Concubine Xin barely supported her body. I motioned to Xiao Anzi: "Take the letter back to the concubine. Remember. You can't let anyone else see it. No one can say anything about today."

The midday sun is a little scorching. I just had a vegetarian meal for lunch. Yongyan arrived as scheduled. At this hour, Yongyan will always come to Jingren Palace to rest.

"The emperor's morning meal was used at Liu Guiren's." I greeted him with a smile. I brushed the clothes on Yongyan's body.

Yongyan smiled and nodded. Xianfu Palace is really boring this time. I'm here to see Mianxi."

I held out my fingers and silenced. whispered: "Your Majesty. It's going to be a nap. Why don't you accompany your concubines for a walk?"

Yongyan was slightly stunned. The corners of the mouth are lightly raised. Take my hand: "Okay. Then I'll go with Yu Jue."

Yongyan looked down at me snuggled up beside me. Gently lifted the broken hair on my sideburns. He smiled and said, "It's been a long time since I've talked to Yu Jue so quietly."

I nodded faintly. Since the palace concubine is pregnant, the jade nobles and the willow nobles are favored. Yongyan doesn't come to me as often as he used to." Emperor. The affairs of the harem have to be handled by the concubines. The emperor doesn't come to the concubines, and the concubines here are still free."

A warm breeze blows on your face. The weeping willows of the stool of the liquid pool are reflected in the lake. Reflected in the bright light. When you calm down, you can hear the sound of the river and the stream converging. A fresh smell of aquatic plants is tangy.

At the junction of the lake and the horizon, a touch of water-pink backs came into view. The sun cast its rays on her. The sound of delicate laughter came to my ears. Snow-white feet bathed in clear water. Gently provoked a ripple of blue color.

"Isn't this Xue Yan?" Yongyan asked coldly.

I took a closer look and said with a smile: "Isn't it Xue Yan. The concubines didn't even see it just now."

Xue Yan's laughter like a silver bell came into her ears. Yongyan looked at Xue Yan in surprise. I smiled in Yongyan's ear: "Your Majesty, look at this Xue Yan is so lively and cute."

Yongyan nodded thoughtfully. "Yes. I didn't notice that Xue Yan had grown up."

"Still such a prominent Peugeot character. The concubine remembered that when she first entered the palace, Xue Yan was still a naughty little girl. Now the girls are older. Your Majesty......" I said hesitantly.

Yongyan's face sank suddenly. A hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes. Fufeng subconsciously touched me and motioned not to say it. But I knew it was the only chance. Xue Yan will leave Beijing in two days. Today is the only chance.

I slowly continued: "Your Majesty. Xue Yan is only thirteen years old. Her face is like a flower. The emperor can't bear to watch her wither away with an old man in the twilight?"

Yongyan flicked his sleeve impatiently. Said coldly: "Why wither. She's my Gege. She has royal blood in her veins. She represents the Qing Empire. Behind her is a nation. You won't understand."

"Your Majesty. The concubine does not understand. But the concubine felt that Xue Yan was still just a girl...... "I followed Yongyan and couldn't wait to say. Completely ignoring Yongyan's iron face.

Yongyan suddenly seemed to understand something. A cold light flashed in his eyes. Pointing at me, he asked, "So you brought me out to show me this?" Do you think you can convince me with a few words and a little thought?"

I looked at Yongyan dumbfounded. Yongyan snorted coldly and threw down a sentence: "I won't change my mind. You don't have to bother."

I stared blankly at Yongyan's resolute back. My heart gradually cooled down. Silently sighed. Xue Yan, who is still laughing not far away. Helpless weeping.

Two days later. Chuxiu Palace. Xue Yan sat quietly in front of the bronze mirror and watched her makeup. Scarlet gorgeous wedding dress. Gold thread embroidered with large peony flowers. Distant eyebrows. The delicate makeup still can't hide the sadness on the face.

I combed Xue Yan's green silk lightly. Tears inadvertently fell on her hair. Xue Yan lowered her eyes and choked up: "Huang Eniang. I feel even more sad when you cry. We are not separated from life and death. Don't be sad."

What is the difference between this and life and death? The Jungar Department is thousands of miles away from Beijing. I'm afraid I won't be able to go back to Beijing in this life.

"The emperor can't help you. I feel guilty." I muttered. His hand ran through his hair and stroked Xue Yan's forehead. A pang of pity in my heart.

Xue Yan got up and knelt down. He bowed his head and said: "Huang Eniang. I'm afraid the saddest thing about going this time is Eniang. I know in my heart that Huang Eniang is not a hard-hearted person. I beg the emperor to help me take care of my mother."

I immediately helped Xue Yan up. Wiping the tears from her face. As if reproaching, he said, "Look at what you said. You just don't say that the emperor will do the same. You just have to rest assured. When you get there, you have to take care of yourself."

Xue Yan nodded heavily. I took the heavy phoenix crown from Fufeng's hand. Slowly put it on Xue Yan's head." XUE Yan. No matter how unhappy you are today. But today is going to be the best time of your life."

Xue Yan smiled wryly and nodded. Hold my hand tightly. Snuggled up reluctantly. Xiao Anzi came in and said helplessly: "Niangniang. The hour has come. It's time for the Emperor to set off."

When Xiao Anzi said these last words. Xue Yan couldn't hold back the tears in her eyes anymore. With a tearful wave, he boarded the carriage. Yongyan named Xue Yan as the princess of Gulun and Shuo. Ten thousand taels of gold. Lower marriage to the Dzungar Department.

I walked away at a hurry. Hiding in the corner, he sobbed lowly. Fufeng put his arm around my shoulders as if comforting: "Niangniang."

"I just suddenly remembered the time I first entered the palace." My voice was a little choked.

"It's her fate. By the mother. She can't help herself." Fufeng said helplessly.

The mighty procession slowly drove out of the Forbidden City. I stood in the attic and watched quietly. This one. It will be forever.