Chapter 22: Closest to You
After Xie Qi left, Xie Lingrong looked sad and said to himself, "You only think that this queen is gorgeous and unparalleled, which is the envy of everyone." But who knows, this position is not easy to sit. Sometimes, I'd rather not be the so-called queen myself,"
After thinking about it, she asked, "An Ran, you go to see where the emperor is at this time for the palace." ”
"Yes." After leaving safely, Xie Lingrong ordered the palace maid beside her to change her makeup. I haven't seen him for a few days, so I should dress up a little better.
Xie Lingrong was ready to get up, just waiting for Anran to come back. Soon after, An Ran came back with a worried look on his face.
"An Ran, where is the emperor?"
An Ran saw that Xie Lingrong was already dressed up, and said with some difficulty, "Niangniang, the emperor is here at this time, at Concubine Yan's." ”
The face, which was originally brighter because of the makeup, suddenly turned pale again.
Xie Lingrong's eyes were glazed and he muttered, "Yes." As soon as the eldest princess is gone, he is afraid that he will have to go to Concubine Yan more. ”
"Niangniang, shall we still go to the emperor?" An unsuspecting palace maid asked.
Xie Lingrong shook his head blankly and said, "That's it, let's not go, let's change this clothes for the palace." Now she is soft-spoken, and I am afraid that it will be useless to say more if she goes.
An Ran looked at her and could only sigh secretly.
An Ran changed her clothes again, Xie Lingrong sat on the chair for a while, and said, "An Ran, you go to the prison to say hello, so that they must not embarrass Prince Yu and others." ”
"Yes!" An Ran was about to move, but was stopped by Xie Lingrong.
"Forget it. The emperor's intentions can't be guessed by the palace for the time being, so it's better not to participate. What's more, Prince Yu has a pivotal position in the court, and the jailer doesn't dare to embarrass him. Come back. ”
"Yes, sis!"
Xie Lingrong leaned on the soft couch with a sad expression. The original emperor and queen quarreled as if they were husband and wife, but they didn't know what the reason for their real quarrel was. She still remembered Jiang Che pointing at her angrily, "Believe it or not, I will abolish you today." ”
It doesn't matter if she is abolished, she will never have to be tortured again. The aura that the queen brought to her also overwhelmed her. If she was just an ordinary wife, she could cry and make a fuss, and even cry, make trouble, and hang herself. But she couldn't, and she had to bear all the humiliation alone.
"Niangniang, are you crying......" An Ran said sadly on the side.
Is it? Xie Lingrong touched his cheek with his hand, no wonder his cheek was cold and painful. But who cares about these tears?
Seeing Xie Lingrong so sad, An Ran was very distressed, she sent the palace maid in the palace, and whispered to Xie Lingrong, "Queen Mother, maybe, if you have a child, it won't be like this." ”
Xie Lingrong suddenly looked up at An Ran, and whispered, "Child? ”
An Ran nodded and said, "Niangniang, you have been married to the emperor for some years. If you have a child, it will not only help you get along with the emperor before, but you can also be distracted, which is a good thing. ”
"Really? But you know......" Xie Lingrong couldn't continue. Some words are like a thorn stuck in the throat, making it difficult to speak. When you touch it, it hurts your heart.
She is a queen, and she has her dignity.
In Zhong Yu Palace, Jiang Che was resting on the legs of Concubine Ruan Shunhua. Concubine Yan gently slapped his shoulders for him.
"Your Majesty, the people in the palace of the concubines and concubines saw Aunt An Ran coming, probably because the queen has something to do with you."
Jiang Che suddenly opened his eyes and stared at Ruan Shunhua, who was so frightened that he immediately stopped, "Your Majesty, it was the concubine who said the wrong thing." ”
Jiang Che looked at Ruan Shunhua and said, "Concubine Yan, do you know why I like to come to you?" ”
Ruan Shunhua shook his head.
"Because you are the quietest, I only feel more relaxed when I come to you, and I also feel ...... away from her," Jiang Che's words stopped.
"What did the emperor say?"
"Nothing." Jiang Che sat up and said, "If she wants to come and find it, she doesn't have to be sneaky and hesitate." What's more, I don't want to see her. Jiang Che knew why Xie Lingrong was looking for him. Xie got up to look for him, but he didn't see him, he must have gone to find his daughter, who was the queen. Xie Lingrong will definitely come to him in order to save his sister.
"Yes, Your Majesty, it's the concubines who are talking too much."
Jiang Che saw Ruan Shunhua's somewhat frightened face, and his voice became softer, "You don't have to blame yourself, I know that you are kind." ”
"Emperor Xie is considerate."
Jiang Che looked at Ruan Shunhua's room, saw half an arrow feather hanging on the wall, and asked, "This is still what my aunt gave you, right?" ”
Jiang Che's sudden question made Ruan Shunhua stunned for a moment, and then she followed Jiang Che's line of sight and replied, "Yes." It is said that the eldest princess still cares about her concubines. She said that the concubine was simple-minded, and she was afraid that staying in this harem would attract people to calculate. So hanging this arrow feather here can deter the villain. ”
How does half an arrow deter villains? This Ruan Shunhua is indeed simple-minded and does not understand the reason.
Jiang Che stepped forward and held the half of the arrow in his hand, as if it had touched his aunt. He didn't turn around and asked, "Concubine Yan, do you know the origin of this half of the arrow?" Why does it intimidate villains? ”
Ruan Shunhua got off the soft couch, walked to Jiang Che, and said, "The concubine doesn't know, and I ask the emperor to make it clear." ”
Jiang Che said, "Because this half arrow once saved my life." It is not this arrow that can deter the villain, but me, and it is even more ......" The words stopped again. Speaking of which, it was many years ago, and many people in this palace didn't know about it. This arrow was plucked from Jiang Huan's body alive. When the arrow shot towards Jiang Che, it was she herself who blocked it without hesitation. So this arrow is here, reminding the people who want to harm Ruan Shunhua, Ruan Shunhua is the eldest princess's person, the emperor's person, and they can't move. is because of these years, even if Concubine Yan is favored, no one dares to touch her for half a point.
"I see, the concubines thank the emperor for taking care of me."
Ruan Shunhua's words pulled Jiang Che's thoughts back, he held the arrow tighter, and asked, "Concubine Yan, do you remember how long your aunt has been here?" ”
Ruan Shunhua replied, "The concubine didn't dare to ask. It's been ninety-three days. ”
"Ninety-three days...... It turned out to be only ninety-three days. But how do I feel like it's been years......"
"The emperor misses the eldest princess? In fact, the concubines also miss Her Royal Highness the eldest princess very much...... "Ruan Shunhua was bought back by Jiang Huan with money, and she has always been by her side, like a relative." Thinking of Jiang Wan at this time, she was a little teary-eyed.
Jiang Che re-hung the half of the arrow feather on the wall, turned around and shook Ruan Shunhua's hand, and said, "In this world, except for me, I'm afraid only you remember your aunt." Even the emperor's uncle ......"
Speaking of Jiang Huai, Jiang Che immediately thought of Jiang Huai's intercession for Chu Jian in the Imperial Garden today. Jiang Huai has always shown no quarrel with the world, and most of the court affairs are not interested. But today he took the initiative to intercede for others. And according to the report, the princess went to the prison to see Chu Qian. She was able to learn the news so quickly, it must have been Jiang Huai who told her. Jiang Huai did this with the intention of getting closer to Chu Qian?
Originally, he thought that this throne was easy and natural, but since Jiang Huan's death, he suddenly felt pressure. It seems that the so-called ease has become less easy. He suddenly realized that he was sitting so firmly in the country because of Jiang Huan, the founding hero, who was in charge of the game for him. He was not willing to open the door of the main hall because the ministers were pleading there. It's because he thought that his father and aunt were in this world, and he was led by his aunt to sit on this throne. Therefore, he must not just give up the throne to someone else. He obviously felt that since Jiang Huan's death, many people have begun to make small moves. He had to become cautious, even suspicious. If it was before, he wouldn't have cared about Jiang Huai's actions, but now, he had to be careful.
Retracting his thoughts, Jiang Che tightened his sleeves and said to Ruan Shunhua, "Concubine Yan, I still have some political affairs to deal with, so I will leave first." ”
Ruan Shunhua bowed to Jiang Che, "The concubine respectfully sends the emperor." ”
Jiang Che strode away from Zhongyu Palace, arrived at the palace gate, turned his head and looked at it, looking a little lonely. He came here, not only because of Ruan Shunhua, but also because of the eldest princess. After all, Ruan Shunhua was personally sent to him by her. This is the closest place to her in the palace.