eurekapd Chapter 155: Spring and Bright Scenery
Chapter 155: Spring and Bright Scenery
In fact, Zhou Yi's mother, Li, was Wei Yingning's embroidery master.
She was especially fond of Wei Yingning, and the two of them often discussed embroidery techniques in their free time.
Zhou Yi would often bring some new and interesting toys to cheer Wei Yingning up. Wei Yingning gradually understood Zhou Yi's intentions, and their relationship gradually warmed up.
Wei Yingluo was overjoyed and felt sincerely happy for her sister's happy marriage after leaving the palace. She actively promoted this relationship and even wrote a letter to her father, warning him not to arrange a marriage for Wei Yingning without her permission and that he must get her consent.
However, just before the imperial examination, Zhou Yi proposed marriage to the Wei family. Although Wei Yingning agreed, Wei Qingtai firmly opposed it.
He stubbornly believed that the Zhou family was of humble status. Zhou Yi's father died early, leaving his mother to make a living by embroidery every day. In addition, she spent all her money so that Zhou Yi could study early, which led to the family's poverty.
How could such a poor family be worthy of the daughter of him, the head of the Imperial Household Department?
That’s right, because of his engagement with the Fucha family, Wei Qingtai was able to rise rapidly and was promoted to the fifth-rank official position of Internal Affairs Department’s Internal Supervisor.
Seeing Wei Yingluo's anxiety, Fu Heng hurriedly handed the letter to her. Wei Yingluo quickly opened the envelope and read the letter quickly.
"Yingluo, my father has finally agreed to my marriage with Brother Zhou. The wedding date is set for the 23rd day of the first lunar month next year. I really hope you can come to attend, but it doesn't matter. These are just formalities. More importantly, the wedding dress I embroidered for you is almost finished. I am very lucky to have the opportunity to see you get married..."
After reading the letter, Wei Yingluo smiled happily, "My sister is getting married!"
Fu Heng looked at Wei Yingluo's happy expression and laughed too. He patted Wei Yingluo's head lovingly and said, "Yes, they finally got everyone's blessing."
However, at this moment, Wei Yingluo's eyes suddenly became a little dim. She thought of her sister's past, and a wave of sadness surged in her heart, and tears could not stop flowing down.
Fu Heng noticed Wei Yingluo's mood change. He gently held Wei Yingluo's hand and asked softly, "What's wrong? Is there something that makes you unhappy?"
Wei Yingluo shook her head and tried to force a smile, "It's okay, I just feel a little emotional."
Fu Heng sighed, knowing that he couldn't get anything out of her, so he quietly hugged Wei Yingluo tightly in his arms and coaxed her, "Yingluo, don't think too much. No matter what happens, I will be with you."
Wei Yingluo leaned in Fu Heng's arms, feeling his warmth and comfort. She knew that she was not alone, and Fu Heng was always by her side, accompanying her through every difficult or happy moment.
But Wei Yingluo still couldn't stop crying. Fu Heng looked at Wei Yingluo, who had changed a lot, and asked patiently: "Yingluo, what's wrong with you?"
"I'm afraid I won't be able to leave the palace to attend my sister's wedding..." Wei Yingluo sighed and lowered her head slightly.
Fu Heng smiled and scratched Wei Yingluo's nose, saying lovingly, "Yingluo, don't worry, I've already thought about it for you. When the time comes, I will ask for leave from my sister on your behalf, and you can just go out to purchase goods."
"Really? That's great!" Wei Yingluo jumped up happily.
In Zhongcui Palace.
One day, after the emperor left court, he hurried to Zhongcui Palace to visit the sixth prince.
Seeing that the young eunuch at the door looked sleepy, he waved his hand and told him not to pass on the message.
Concubine Chun was missing Fu Heng. She had not seen him since he said he wanted to propose marriage.
Although she already had the Sixth Prince, Concubine Chun still felt unwilling to give up whenever she thought of the tassel hanging on Fu Heng's body.
When Concubine Chun heard that Empress Fucha had solemnly rejected the marriage, she felt extremely depressed, filled with loss and anger.
She was unwilling to admit that she had finally lost to a servant from the Imperial Household Department. She could not accept such a result, and her hatred for Wei Yingluo grew stronger.
Concubine Chun sat alone in the room, silently thinking about what to do next. She was unwilling to fail like this, and she must find a way to make Fu Heng regret it.
At this moment, Concubine Chun's eyes fell on the teacup on the table. She involuntarily reached out and dipped her hand in the water, and gently wrote the two words "Chunhe" on the table.
Just as Concubine Chun was immersed in her own thoughts, she suddenly heard footsteps behind her.
She turned her head and saw the emperor standing beside her, looking at her with a smile.
The emperor's eyes revealed a hint of curiosity, and he asked softly: "Oh? What do you think of the two words 'Chunhe'? Are you going to give Yongrong a nickname? However, the Queen's brother Fuheng has already been given this nickname, so this is not beautiful."
Concubine Chun's face turned pale as paper in an instant, and her body began to tremble uncontrollably. Her heartbeat accelerated rapidly, as if it was about to jump out of her throat.
She didn't expect the emperor to suddenly appear here, and she didn't expect the emperor to notice the words she wrote. She tried to stay calm, but she couldn't hide the fear in her heart.
The emperor slowly walked to Concubine Chun, reached out his hand and gently stroked her forehead, then frowned slightly, as if thinking about something.
Concubine Chun was so nervous that she dared not speak, for fear that she might accidentally say something wrong and arouse the emperor's suspicion.
After a while, Concubine Chun took a deep breath, forced a smile, and said coquettishly: "Your Majesty, you suddenly appeared and frightened me."
"Concubine Chun, you haven't answered my question yet." The emperor smiled, but seemed to notice that something was wrong with Concubine Chun. He looked at her sharply, as if he wanted her to give an explanation.
Concubine Chun felt a little scared when the emperor stared at her like this. She knew she couldn't play dumb any longer, so she said calmly:
"This is not a small word. I wrote these two words because the weather was very good today. When I saw the beautiful scenery in the Imperial Garden, I remembered Fan Zhongyan's poem, 'When spring is warm and the scenery is bright, the waves are calm, and the sky is blue and boundless.' Your Majesty, you came to scare me."
As she spoke, she glanced at the emperor coquettishly.
After hearing what Concubine Chun said, the emperor raised his lips slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile, "So that's how it is, my beloved concubine is really in a good mood, I didn't mean to scare you, I was just curious about what my beloved concubine was doing."
Seeing this, Concubine Chun smiled and said, "I knew that the emperor would not scare me."
The emperor looked at Concubine Chun, with a complicated look in his eyes. The doubts in his heart had not completely subsided, but he quickly regained his composure and said calmly: "So that's the case. Tomorrow I will go out with my beloved concubine and see the beautiful scenery of 'spring and bright scenery'."