Mao Ru smiled slightly, her eyes flashing with a hint of tenderness and emotion. She nodded lightly and replied, "I'm fine, Taihao." This is the side hall of the Yuxiang Palace, and the palace maids here are all close to me, so don't worry, you can say whatever you want here. ”

Their eyes intersected again, and the tacit understanding between them did not need words, only the deep connection of their hearts. Taihao stared at Mao Ru quietly, a thousand words surging in his heart, but he couldn't find a suitable exit. He used to be her husband, he was her dependent, but now there is only endless silence left.

Time seemed to stand still at this moment, and both Taihao and Mao Ru felt the interweaving of emotions between each other. They sat there silently, staring at each other quietly, reminiscing about the past. The traces of time have carved deep marks on their faces, but the deep emotions are still alive.

Taihao finally spoke: "Mao Ru, I'm sorry......" His voice trembled slightly, as if he couldn't bear this heavy remorse. "Although I was helpless not to say goodbye at that time, I know that it has caused you great harm."

Mao Ru sighed softly, her eyes revealing a hint of helplessness and sadness. "Taihao, don't talk about that. After marrying you in Pinghe City, it was the happiest time of my life. Your deep affection for me is still in my heart. However, fate has played a trick on us to separate ......"

Her voice gradually became muffled, as if with endless thoughts and regrets. "Now, I am the concubine of this palace, caught in the whirlpool of power and status. I couldn't choose my own path, so I could only follow the arrangement of fate step by step. I've heard a few things about you, but I can't help myself in this deep palace, and I can't go to you. ”

Taihao couldn't help but ask curiously: "Mao Ru, how did you enter the palace?" ”

Mao Ru recalled: "At that time, under the leadership of Shaoling Concubine, after we returned to Thousand Winds City from Pinghe City, he bought a mansion for us. However, he sent soldiers to guard him day and night, and I thought he was thinking about our safety, so I didn't think much of it. Later, when the rebels invaded Thousand Winds City, the street where we lived was surrounded by the rebels. Thanks to the protection of Lord Ziwa, we were able to survive. Later, I heard that Emperor Xuancheng came to Thousand Winds City, and I heard that you also came to Thousand Winds City. I wished I could find you. However, Lord Zicai ordered us to be forbidden to leave the mansion and put us under house arrest there. A few days later, I was told by one of my men that I could go out, and I thought I could go to see you, but they handed me over to the Flower and Bird Envoy. The Flower and Bird Envoy was the envoy who was responsible for selecting the concubines and palace maids for the emperor, and I didn't know it at the time, so I followed them to the palace. At that time, there were about thirty sisters, all of whom wore white veils to cover our faces, and entered the palace in a procession led by several flower and bird envoys. After stepping through the gates of the Royal Palace, my fate was forever bound there. I had longed to escape, but Lord Zi had threatened the lives of our children, and I had to endure in silence and remain in the cage of this palace. Later, the emperor chose me and named me a concubine, and a few years later, I went to the next level and became a concubine, and two years ago I was named a concubine. Unexpectedly, in a blink of an eye, I actually spent more than ten years in this deep palace. ”

After listening to Mao Ru's story, Taihao's heart swelled with hatred for Zi Cai. Over the years, Zi Cai has been an enemy of himself, not only framing himself many times, but also putting himself in a situation where his wife is separated, and Mao Ru is also caught in this endless court dispute.

Taihao suddenly remembered that when he led the army to leave Thousand Winds City, he had met a group of women on the road. They were led by several officials in the direction of the palace. Those women had white veils on their faces, and one of them shocked Taihao's heart, and he vaguely felt that it was Mao Ru. However, at that time, he did not take the initiative to talk to the woman, thinking that she could never be Maoru. Now that I think about it, that's Mao Ru! Taihao couldn't help but feel deep remorse, he sighed deeply, self-blame and regret intertwined in his chest.

Tai Hao was immersed in the memories, and after a moment he turned to Mao Ru and asked with doubts and hope, "Could it be that we really have a child?" ”

Mao Ru bowed her head slightly, and replied softly: "After you disappeared in Pinghe City, it didn't take long for me to find out that I was pregnant. Later, I quietly gave birth to a son for you in the General's Palace, and he is the crystallization of our blood bond. At that time, Shaoling Horse helped him name Tai Si to express his deep thoughts about you. ”

Tai Hao eagerly asked, "Where is he now?" ”

Mao Ru suddenly burst into tears, and her tears flashed with sadness and helplessness. Her voice was filled with endless grief: "When I left Pinghe City with my son with Shaoling Concubine, Princess Sangya, and Nian Yu, Xiao Siyi ordered General Fu Ganhe to chase us back. We can only flee in a hurry, however, fate is not forgiving us. At that time, our son was sick, his body was hot and lying limply in my arms. In one of the villages, General Fuganhe suddenly caught up with us. However, when he saw our exhausted appearance, he took pity on us, and instead of taking us back, he silently let us continue to flee. However, at that time, I could no longer carry my seriously ill son. General Fuganhe helped us find a local family, and they adopted our son. I watched as the young pony held our baby and handed it over to the couple. Then, we had no choice but to leave in disgrace, and along the way my heart was filled with longing for my children and endless guilt. ”

She clenched her fists tightly, trying to suppress the sadness in her heart, and her eyes revealed a firm determination: "Over the years, I have been worried about my son's safety all the time. However, I was trapped within the walls of this palace, unable to find out his whereabouts myself. I could only pray silently, hoping that there would be a chance to see each other again. Every time night falls and there is silence, I will recall his innocent smile and warm embrace, and my heart seems to be torn into countless fragments, and my heart hurts. Her voice trembled, but it revealed endless maternal love and deep affection for her son: "How many nights have I slept with my son in my dreams, feeling his breathing and body temperature. However, when the morning sun shone on my bed, I realized it was just a dream. Mao Ru raised his head, his eyes flashed with determination: "I asked the Shaoling Horse to send his men to look for it, but the news from the Shaoling Horse is that the village is long gone, and our son doesn't know where he went......"

Tai Hao stared at Mao Ru in front of him, he wanted to step forward and hug him tightly, but Mao Ru's current identity doomed them to not be able to really get close. Tai Hao stood up, stepped forward and gently patted Mao Ru's back, trying to give some comfort. However, Mao Ru suddenly turned around and hugged him tightly.

Mao Ru's cry became more and more intense at this moment, like a mourning beast, and the heart-rending pain made Taihao unbearable. Tears slipped from his eyes and intertwined with Mao Ru's tears. Their heartbeats echoed through the silent room, as if each other's heartbeats were echoing each other.

Tai Hao felt Mao Ru's trembling, and he gently patted Mao Ru's back, trying to use warmth to resolve the pain in her heart. Mao Ru snuggled tightly into Taihao's arms, her breathing was rapid and heavy, as if she was pouring out her loneliness and pain for many years.

After a while, Mao Ru's heart gradually calmed down, and she easily opened Taihao's embrace. Taihao asked, "So, do you remember the name of that village?" What are the names of the couple? ”

Mao Ru looked at Taihao affectionately, and her tone was firm and full of memories: "The name of that village, I will always engrave it in my heart, it is called Jiming Village, in the territory of Jichuan City, as for the couple, the man's name is Sanliang, and the woman's name is Sanliang. ”

Taihao looked at Mao Ru affectionately, and his voice revealed firmness and commitment: "I wrote it down, Mao Ru, don't worry, I will definitely get our son back." ”

Mao Ru said softly to Taihao: "Taihao, I believe in you!" She stabilized her mood a little and continued to ask, "So...... Do you have a new wife? ”

Tai Hao shook his head slightly, his eyes were full of determination: "I already have a lady like you, how can I marry a wife again." ”

Mao Ru sighed softly, "Fate seems to have been teasing us. Now that I am pregnant with the emperor's child, you don't need to worry about me, go and find another woman worthy of your love! ”

Tai Hao sighed with emotion: "The brothers and sisters who once fought side by side with me and shared weal and woe have now embarked on different paths. Onishi had devoted himself to Buddhism and became a devout monk; Gu Sheng died heroically on the battlefield, sleeping forever on that battlefield; Yu's whereabouts are a mystery, and no one knows where she is at the moment; Shaoling and I are estranged and far away, and we are strangers to each other; The dumb brother is nowhere to be found, and his whereabouts are a mystery; And Nian Yu ......"

"Nianyu has been in the City of a Thousand Winds." Mao Ru interrupted Tai Hao's words and said, "At that time, we came to Thousand Winds City together, lived in the same house, and we were also guarded by soldiers. ”

"Where's that house?" Taihao asked.

Mao Ru shook her head slightly, she recalled: "I can't say exactly which street it belongs to, I only remember that it is not far from the Horse Mansion. ”

Tai Hao asked: "Nian Yu is good at martial arts, why didn't he take the opportunity to escape?" ”

Mao Ru said softly: "Maybe it's because Nian Yu is worried about me, and the Shaoling Horse takes good care of her. Every day, the young spirit horse will send a loyal maid to deliver a bowl of nourishing bird's nest soup to Nian Yu's hands, no matter how cold or hot, wind or rain, never stop. Even in the war-torn city of Thousand Winds, this bowl of bird's nest soup was only interrupted for a few days, and then resumed daily on-time delivery. The maid always watched Nian Yu drink the bird's nest soup before leaving. I asked her curiously why she risked delivering soup in the midst of war. She replied that although the horse was now under house arrest in the palace, he had already made arrangements to keep his promise to send bird's nest soup to Miss Nianyu as long as there were still living people in the palace. I can't help but guess that the young spirit colt is really in love with Miss Nianyu, but when I was there, the young pony never set foot in the mansion himself. ”

At this moment, the palace maid who had led Taihao just now stepped into the hall and saluted respectfully: "Guifei Niangniang, now that the fourth watch is approaching, please return to the main hall as soon as possible to rest, and be sure to take care of your body." ”

Tai Hao also hurriedly echoed: "Mao Ru, you are now a noble concubine, and this place is not a place where I should stay for a long time." I also have to leave the palace as soon as possible so as not to cause you unnecessary trouble. ”

Then, after Taihao said goodbye to Mao Ru, he stepped away from here.