Such a beautiful time did not last long, and Xi He had to leave as the early time had come.

I sat alone in the pavilion, and the bright morning light formed an insurmountable barrier between me and him. I see his fading back, gleaming in his ears, beating like a star, Xiaoxiaosusu, high and high. For such an unparalleled man who is hard to find in the world, I hope his future will unfold slowly like a beautiful scroll. For this, I am willing to pay all the price.

He did not move fast, he looked like a high-ranking person, and the corridor was tortuous, but he never looked back at me after all.

When I returned to Kunning Palace, I ordered Huiju to fetch the poplar wood spike-inlaid five-petal flower box, took a deep breath and opened the box. All the things he gave me in the past are here: Shusi Baijuanpa , He smiled and said: "I don't know Xiao Wang's gift, can the girl still like it?"

Diao Feihe is inlaid with red gold hollowed out auspicious clouds and floating emerald and fine waxy jade pendant. His eyes are dimmed: "This is the relic of my mother and concubine. In my heart, you are the only person who can own it. Even if there is no future."

With a soft and yellowish piece of bone, he looked resolutely: "If the emperor believed in the abilities of his courtier, he would find the white tiger's nose bone for the empress within three days."

Gold-plated butterfly hairpins and dotted begonia hairpins, in Huangjia Village, he is deeply in love: "The bun embraces the spring clouds and pine jade hairpin, the eyebrows are pale and the autumn mountains are shameful. Weier, you are so beautiful."

The word "Ji" in the diamond pavé is less than the first four strands, and he said kindly: "This is the kindness of the minister, and I wish the little prince auspicious forever."

Crescent White Triple Hanging Pearl Spike Earrings, he urged Shen Shen: "The harem is sinister, be careful about everything."

Finally, a pair of jasper and magnolia hairpins lay quietly on the bottom of the box, and a broken hairpin was placed aside. I close my eyes, and the past reverberates in my mind like a glimpse of light.

Sheep was soaked in ink, but he hesitated to write. As if once it falls, the deepest sorrow in my heart will be peeked out. That was the sorrow that I carefully hid and suppressed. In the end, he still wrote a sentence on the water-colored sign paper, and handed the hairpin engraved with "lan" to Huiju.

"Niang? This?" Huiju asked softly.

I softly leaned on the rosin-colored chrysanthemum-filled welcome pillow, and I felt weak. I didn't know whether it was too tired or too sad.

"Think of a way and give it to King Yu."

Huiju's expression condensed, and quickly put the two items into his sleeve pocket, and whispered: "The slave girl understands."

I waved my hand: "My palace wants to be quiet, please go out and call me again for lunch."

"After persuading you to leave, I will resign from this life. Remember the former alliance, and perform the old covenant, and appreciate the old words in the next life." I wonder if he can understand my intentions.

Three days later, Huiju went out of the palace and asked the third brother to pass the things to King Yu, and brought a letter when he returned.

The letter was written by the third brother, and it was all about the personal expedition. In the letter, he said that Shen Xiyao handed him over the purchase of grain and grass, and now he has arranged sufficient supplies to be available at any time. In addition, he has trade relations with some overseas countries. This time he found some sailors who are familiar with the sea. Once Shen Xiyao forced the Japanese pirates back to sea, these people would be able to help. Finally he asked me, everything has been arranged, does he help or wait and see?

I was shocked, and helping Shen Xiyao naturally helped him to return as soon as possible. As for the wait-and-see, I now have a son in charge of Wang Yu's supervision. Once Shen Xiyao has an accident, it is inevitable that I will regent for the Queen Mother Yu Wang, and even marry the Queen Mother Bao Guo Zuo. It's just that... I didn't hesitate for a moment to reply immediately, asking the third brother to fully assist the emperor in an early triumphant victory.

My Ling family is full of people and cannot do unfaithful things.

More than a month later, the good news of the victory came. The Yujia is returning triumphantly, and the front is joyful towards the harem, busy all day long with preparations to welcome the army. However, with Xihe, everything was arranged properly, busy and orderly, waiting for the return of the emperor.

When I woke up from a nap that day, I took Xuan'er to watch the fish in the small garden. Huiju walked to my side and whispered in my ear: "Niang, the prince is here."

I was taken aback, and all the fish and food in my hand were scattered in the pond, attracting large koi carps vying for food. Xuan'er clapped her hands and laughed, pointing at the fish and shouting: "Fish, fish, look at the fish!" The nurses and maids who were attending by her side couldn't help laughing.

I smiled at Zhilan and said, "You take Xuan'er here to play. Be careful not to step into the water." After taking care of the broken hair on the temples, he went.

Standing in the Luanfeng Hall, the main hall of Kunning Palace, Xihe kept his eyes on the golden dragon and phoenix Chengxiang chair in the hall, frowning slightly. Hearing the sound of footsteps, he turned sideways slightly, the clear sunlight seemed to cage him in a bright white tulle, which made me unable to see his eyebrows clearly. When he got closer, he found the little sadness in his eyes that had not yet been put away.

"The minister sees the empress empress." He flattened his hands and bowed deeply: "Little Wang has something to discuss with empress."

I forcibly resisted the heartache caused by his alienated tone, and said gently: "The prince is polite, please sit down. Huiju, watch tea."

"The minister just received the notification that the emperor and his party will arrive in Beijing three days later. The emperor hopes to see the empress earlier, so he will come to discuss with the empress." He sat on the armrest of the Chinese Emperor's chair with the Chinese sour snails, ganoderma lucidum and gourd, and his body slightly faced me. He leaned, but his eyes kept falling on a cup of clear tea in his hand, and his hands trembled slightly.

I took a sip of tea and said, "The emperor hopes to see this palace early is the luck of this palace, and this palace should go out to welcome him. But if you bring your concubines, one will work hard, and the other will have hundreds of officials. The etiquette is not in harmony, but if the palace goes alone, I am afraid that it will attract criticism."

Xihe smiled lightly: "I'm afraid the emperor misses his wife eagerly and doesn't think so much."

He is so open-minded, I can only make a look of shame: "The prince is joking." Then he said with a serious face: "It's just that the emperor didn't expect it, but this palace has to hesitate, so I don't want to talk about it."

Xihe nodded and took out a memorial from his arms: "This is an arrangement to welcome the imperial driver. I will give it to the emperor immediately. Please also add a line of fine print to the emperor to inform the emperor of your arrangement."

"It should be." I smiled: "The prince will come as soon as I go."

When I arrived at the west side hall, the ink was stained with Yang Hao, but I put aside and said to Hui Ju: "You go and invite the prince to come over. Since you are writing on the memorial, you may have to draw up a draft. The prince has to go over it first."

So Xihe came to the side hall again, standing far away by the door waiting. The hall was dyed with a light fragrance of yuzhu, green smoke scattered into the light and shadow, and several layers of milky white gauze rippled with the wind, making it even more secluded. I saw his figure appear and disappear from time to time with the veil, and it was still vaguely caged in the sun. I felt that all this was unreal like a dream, but I knew in my heart that he was there and his eyes were always on me. , With nostalgia and expression, he gave birth to peace for no reason. I only hoped that such time would stay there forever. "Look, Lord, how about writing like this?" I handed a piece of paper to him, and he hesitated. He took it and said, "It is good for the empress to write this way. But the minister thought, since the empress can't go to Beijing to meet her, the emperor will inevitably be disappointed with her. It is better to send a private letter to the empress. I will be happy now."

I nodded: "Thank you, the prince, for considering everything for this palace. I also ask the prince to sit down for a while." After finishing speaking, he transcripted the draft and wrote a letter slowly. The pen strokes are extremely slow, I just hope that the time when the two people are in the same room can be longer and longer.

A text message was written for nearly an hour. During this period, I chatted with Xi He, but there was no more to stay. Xi He took the memorial and letterhead and left in a low voice.

I stood at the window and watched him leave Kunning Palace step by step. The setting sun dragged his shadow away, so after he went out for a long time, I could still see the lone silhouette, farther and farther, until it disappeared. So my heart sank, and I stood in the distance until the setting sun reflected on the cornice, and the fallen leaves spread all over the floor. Huiju came in and said that the dinner was prepared, and Chen Chang had come to ask for peace. . I came back to my senses and didn't pay attention to her words, only found that the cheeks were slightly cool and astringent.

Three days later, Shen Xiyao returned triumphantly. On this day, autumn is high and fresh, and the breeze is clear. Early in the morning, I led my concubine and waited in front of the palace gate, looking forward to it. The air was filled with the scent of powder, gold and green, and the jewels and jade dazzled in the sun. Although I was standing at the head, I felt dizzy and chest tight. Although the wind was cold, there was a layer of thin sweat on my body.

Concubine Yi realized that I was different, and she hurriedly whispered with concern: "What's wrong with the empress, her face is so pale?"

Concubine Hui was surprised when she heard the reputation, "Is the empress uncomfortable, why do you sweat so much?"

I took out the veil and pressed my forehead. The shining sun in front of the white marble avenue was very dazzling and dazzling. My legs gradually lost strength. I hurriedly supported Huiju’s arms and tried to stabilize my posture. The voice does not sound so weak: "The sun is so big, drink some water to slow down."

Yumei brought some court ladies to bring rose dew, and for a while, the rose powder was added to the rich aroma of roses. I just felt a surge in my stomach and almost vomited.

Huiju brought a glass of ice water at the right time, and I drank it as if grabbing a straw for life. I only felt that my limbs were stretched out, but I didn't pay attention to the thoughtful eyes from Concubine Hui.

Dust was raised in the front, and a maroon horse galloped, followed by a four-driving sandalwood carriage. One person wearing the costume of the inner prisoner bowed in front of me and said, "I have given the emperor's verbal order, please come to Laoting on the outskirts of Beijing to welcome the army with all the officials."

I was taken aback for a moment, and there were whispers behind me. I don't know why Shen Xiyao would issue this order, but the emperor's order was hard to violate, so I had to ask Concubine Hui to take charge of all matters and leave Huiju to assist, before boarding and leaving.

The carriage drove fast, and although the interior was very comfortable, it still couldn't stop the discomfort caused by the bumps. The heavy crown of the court clothes made my neck sore, but I couldn't lean on it. I could only hold on to my seat and look forward to this period of time.

Fortunately, because the clearing of the market was unimpeded, I arrived at Lao Laoting within half an hour. When the officials saw the carriage bowed, I only waited for the carriage to stop before opening the curtains, and I saw Xi He standing kneeling in front of him and saying, "The minister is pleased to welcome the empress."

I resisted the discomfort and said loudly: "Zhongqing's family is flat."

Xihe stepped forward and stretched out his hand to me, his eyes drooping: "The emperor will be there immediately, please also ask Niang Niang to get off."

His palms were soft and warm, and he used a little force when he held my hands. He seemed to feel the coldness of my palms. The moment I got out of the car, he whispered: "The lady must take care of her body."

I smiled and said, "Thank you, Lord, for your hugs." After that, I walked to the front of the team side by side with him and looked forward.

"Lao Laoting." He whispered to himself in a voice that only the two of me could hear: "It was here when you sent me."

"Yeah, it's been many years." I only looked at the avenue of Ma Pingchuan ahead, with weeping willows on both sides, but the leaves turned yellow.