Chapter 22: The Canonization Ceremony

(Girls' Literature)

As is customary. The concubine was not allowed to meet the emperor before the canonization. So these days, in addition to taking Ye Yao and Han Xiao over. He has been staying in his own Jinchen Palace. Occasionally, he plays the piano and writes poems with Yuan Yuan, who was canonized as a talented person. The Jinchen Hall of Nuoda is almost unoccupied.

Of course, the fact that I was named a concubine still made Chu Xinyuan's family happy for a long time. Although I can't meet them. However, I often receive things brought in from people outside the palace. It shows their love for Chu Xinyuan. In these things. I even saw a handwritten letter signed by Chu Boxuan. Except for congratulating me with a mocking tone. He actually chose to join the army.

For this decision of his. . . In my opinion. That weak body is only suitable for a rich son. Could it be that after I left, he was stimulated by something that made him make up his mind? I never knew. And all this has nothing to do with me.

Although the concubine was only one of the emperor's concubines. However, the canonization ceremony system is very complicated. Every day, it is not only necessary to practice kneeling again and again under the guidance of the ceremonial officer. Moreover, it is necessary to copy the "Female Commandments", "Female Virtues" and "Women's Training" three times each. But none of this is difficult for me. When I was so relieved that it only took me one day to hand over the copied article to the ceremonial officer. I could clearly see the incredulity and approval on her face.

The canonization ceremony has finally arrived. Today is not only my canonization. It's also Ying Shufei's. I have long heard that the pampered Concubine Ying Shu often makes a small temperament in the palace. Before the official concubine was officially crowned, it was already dissatisfied by many people. I don't know how many days Xiao Ziling can put up with her.

The concubine ceremony was carried out from the ugly time to the time of the Xu. Concubine Ying was already frowning. But she also knew that this was an important occasion. just spilled anger at the palace maid and didn't make any more fuss.

I sat next to Xiao Ziling. Cope with the congratulatory voices of the royal relatives and relatives. I didn't see Shen Yu in this group. I don't know why he didn't come today. The smirk on my face made me feel like a puppet for people to see. Xiao Ziling beside him was still pretending to say auspicious words. His figure was already shaky a little. But he kept pouring wine into his mouth. Girls' literature is updated as soon as possible

When the sound of the hour finally sounded. Xiao Ziling was already lying on the table drunk and unconscious. and the ministers of the temple have dispersed. Only me and a few other newly sealed concubines were left.

The ceremonial officer told me. Because my rank is the highest among these concubines. Therefore, the emperor should stay with me tonight. Concubine Ying's resentful eyes had already been projected. But she still couldn't resist the strict palace rules.

As those figures disappeared one by one. The heavy palace door was finally gently shut. I turned my head. looked at Xiao Ziling who was lying on the table with his head tilted expressionlessly. The dim candlelight softened the lines of his face. Those bright and bright eyes have been closed. There was still a smile on his lips. I don't know what kind of sweet dreams would make him like this. But I do know that. I couldn't get into his dreams anymore.

I put down the wine glass I had been playing with. Standing up indifferently. I just wanted to leave my hand but was suddenly grabbed.

"Don't go." It seemed like a plea and a command. A slurred tone came out of his mouth. At the same time, he also opened his eyes that were stained with mist.

I frowned. I wanted to shake it off, but I couldn't shake off the hand that had already used its strength. I had to reluctantly slow down my tone and said, "Your Majesty." You're drunk. It's good for the concubine to help you rest. ”

The man muttered something. Girls' literature was updated for the first time, and suddenly a force. I was easily embraced by him. Familiar breath. Familiar eyes. But he was no longer the one I knew well. When those big palms touched my cheeks. Instinctively, I tilted my head away. Just to stagger his fingers from the side of my face.

"Ah Yuan. Are you still angry with me? It's not good for me. I apologize to you. Don't ignore me. At this time, Xiao Ziling is like a child who can't get sugar. His tone was full of helplessness and sadness. The big palms pressed my cheeks again.

I just wanted to resist. His face quickly enlarged before my eyes. Until I met the tip of his nose.

Although I feel disgusting. But I held back in the end. I neither resisted nor pandered. Just as he stretched out on my lips.

Kissed for a while. He didn't seem to think it was interesting. He let me go. I stared at him. Voices without warmth echoed among us: "Your Majesty, you are drunk." You should rest early. "Finished. Push away his body that hasn't come back to his senses. I got up and wanted to leave regardless of it.

"Ah Yuan. Ah Yuan~ Don't leave me. "Maybe he was pushed by me and didn't have any defense. He sat down on the ground. The voice called my name over and over again in a blank voice. If I were still who I used to be. I can't help but comfort him. Hold him. But now... I just turned around and chuckled coldly at him. Said cruelly: "Your Majesty, you forgot. Chu Xinyuan had already died under that cliff. ”

I saw that the man's sparkling eyes dimmed little by little. In the end, they all turned to ashes. "yes. I forgot. It was I who watched her fall off a cliff. It was I who cruelly drove her to a dead end. It's me... Hahahaha. It's all me. The voice of despair grew low.

Later. I left him alone. He was left alone in the lonely main hall. When Han Xiao saw that I was alone. Until I made sure there was no one behind me. I still couldn't help asking, "Why didn't the emperor come with you?" ”

I glanced at her. Girls' literature was updated for the first time: "Ye Yao." ”

Han Xiao was stunned: "She said she was not feeling well." I went to rest early. ”

I replied softly. Ignoring Han Xiao's continued questioning. Just told her that Xiao Ziling was thrown by me in the main hall. Then he casually found an excuse and drove Han Xiao out.

When Han Xiao was leaving. reminded me of Zhang Qian's instructions again. I glared at her in disgust. She just smiled at me. Turn away.

I sat on the edge of the bed. The bright red wedding dress on my body and the big red wedding letters all over the house still remind me that today is my wedding night. But I didn't have the joy I deserved.

This belated wedding was finally obtained after I died. It's ridiculous. The red candle on the table seemed to laugh at my stupidity. The red character stabbed my eyes. I walked straight over in a fit of rage. Tear off all the characters in the room. Crumpled up and thrown out the window.

I sat in my room until midnight. I remembered that today was my wedding night. If you really leave Xiao Ziling there alone. When he woke up, he would be furious. And it can also arouse suspicion. Let's get him in first.

When I come to the house of the Lord. Xiao Ziling was no longer there. My heart tightened. I wonder if he had an accident. If that's the case... Hurriedly ran out.

The palace was silent at night. The deep palaces of the mountains are like tall mountains. Trap everyone in a cage from which they cannot escape.

The cold moonlight stained everything here with a faint layer of sadness. At this time, I was like a wandering spirit with nowhere to go and wander in the silent palace. Every corner of this place has memories that I will never forget. The laughter of the past still echoes in my ears. But there was nothing left in front of him.

Follow the path all the way forward. Before I knew it, I had arrived at the Yanbo Temple. The closed palace gate was already a little broken. There was no trace of life at all.

I stood in front of the palace gate. Quietly staring at the darkness in the crack of the door. It was as if there was an unknown force guiding me to push it away.

I took a few more steps. I thought it would take a lot of effort to make the heavy palace gate. I just used my hand to push lightly. With a heavy "squeak" sound. The crack in the closed door had cracked a man-wide opening.

The dress touches the wooden sill. There was a "rustling" grinding sound. There was not a single palace attendant on duty in the courtyard. But there was not a single leaf on the ground. The plants on both sides are also neatly trimmed. Looks like someone should clean it often.

Go inside again. Push open the carved wooden door. Darkness flooded my vision. I fumbled a few steps inside. Then I came across something. I gently touched my hand up a few times. A round, cylindrical object falls into his palm.

Since there is a fire fold on the table. It means that it is often frequented. I thought that I didn't have any special friends in the deep palace. Then he wiped the fire lightly. The bright light of the fire instantly illuminated the whole house.

The furnishings are the same as before. The spotless room made me think that I was still the pampered and delicate concubine. Fingers slid over every ornament here. All kinds of things from the past come to mind.

Every object here has witnessed my laughter and pain. Look at these familiar things. My eyes are starting to sour. But no tears fell.

When I walked to the inner room. I saw a figure leaning over the bed. His face was pressed against the futon. The head was covered with green silk and scattered straight over the entire shoulder. The orange firelight illuminated the lonely figure even more lonely.

I stood quietly behind him and watched for a moment. Just when I wanted to turn around and leave. The figure in front of him moved slightly. Then slowly lift it up again.

Just as he turned his head. I quickly extinguished the fire in my hand. Stand still and remain motionless.

"Who." There was only Xiao Ziling's voice in the quiet space. I stood quietly less than five paces behind him. In the darkness, he watched his every move coldly. I saw that his eyes were bright. Like a leopard in the night. And I was like a prey for him. Waiting for his sudden attack.