eurekapd Chapter 380 Relief
Chapter 380 Relief
When they arrived outside the hall, Yongzheng glanced at the three of them, said nothing, and walked towards the gate without stopping.
The three of them bowed and stood still.
Looking at the indifferent expressions on Zhen Huan and Shen Meiyu's faces, An Lingrong sighed and had to follow them.
Yu Rao came out of the house and saw them leaving and asked, "Where did Sister Rong go?"
Zhen Huan replied: "What you said just now is very good, but the emperor still needs someone to push him!"
Shen Meizhuang also nodded, "Rong'er has always understood the emperor's thoughts, she will handle it!"
Su Peisheng followed Yongzheng closely along the long palace path, his body bent. He tilted his head slightly to glance at An Lingrong behind him, hesitated for a moment, then leaned closer to Yongzheng and whispered, "Your Majesty, Concubine Wen is following behind."
Yongzheng seemed not to hear anything. He continued walking, with his hands behind his back, his back straight, and walked forward step by step.
An Lingrong followed behind, complaining silently, "He's already fifty years old, but he still likes a sixteen-year-old girl. After being rejected, he looks so heartbroken, like a lovelorn boy. He doesn't feel ashamed. If it wasn't for helping Yu Rao to finish the matter, I wouldn't have followed you!"
As we walked, we arrived at Yime Garden.
The cold wind was so strong that it hurt people's cheeks. Yongzheng then stopped and waved to An Lingrong.
Although his voice was a little tired, it also revealed a hint of gentleness: "It's cold, and you're not feeling well. What are you doing following me?"
An Lingrong hurried forward, stretched out her slender hand, and gently gathered his cloak. With just the right amount of concern and tenderness on her face, she said softly, "I saw that Your Majesty was in a bad mood, so I came specially to accompany Him!"
"You are the most thoughtful!" Yongzheng said with satisfaction, his eyes revealing a rare tenderness. "I am now thinking back to the time when we first met. Do you still remember that poem?"
"I remember!"
"Well, read it to me again."
An Lingrong looked around for a few times, found a dry branch, used it as a sword, and danced while chanting.
After the dance, she came to Yongzheng and asked with a smile: "Your Majesty, how was my dance?"
Yongzheng praised: "You dance very well, and the lyrics are also good."
Then he seemed to be lost in memories: "When I first met Chunyuan, she was also under the plum tree, reciting a poem. So many years have passed in the blink of an eye!"
"Does the Emperor miss Empress Chunyuan?"
Yongzheng nodded almost imperceptibly.
"Is it because of what Yu Rao said today?"
Yongzheng stopped talking, reached out and plucked a red plum blossom and played with it in his hand.
"Your Majesty, you and Empress Chunyuan were a young couple, and your love and affection were so profound that anyone who saw it would be moved. I think that Empress Chunyuan, if she is still alive, would surely wish that Your Majesty could be content and happy every day."
She paused slightly, raised her eyes and secretly glanced at Yongzheng's expression. Seeing that his expression had relaxed and he was lost in his memories, she continued, "Since Sister Zhen entered the palace, the Zhen family has risen, been convicted, and then risen again. The hardships involved are difficult for others to understand except for their own family. It is precisely these ups and downs that have tempered Yu Rao into the strong and independent character she is today.
Since she entered the palace, many things have happened, including Sister Zhen's childbirth and the blood test. She saw everything. You also said that Sister Zhen is the most important person around you, and she has suffered so much injustice. How can Yu Rao not be afraid of this palace?
Your Majesty is so busy with state affairs that you worry about them every day. The concubines in the harem should share your worries and allow you to have a moment of relaxation. But Yu Rao is still young and has a simple and straightforward personality. If you really force her into the palace, she will be unwilling, and how can you make your Majesty feel at ease? This is definitely not what Empress Chunyuan wants to see!
An Lingrong's words were like fine needles, gently piercing the softest corner of Yongzheng's heart.
He listened quietly with a serious expression, and complex emotions surged in his eyes, including memories of the past and thoughts about the present.
"Forget it." Yongzheng sighed and waved his hand, as if to shake off all his worries. "I really shouldn't force her. Let her be. As long as she can find her own happiness, I can put my worries to rest and give Concubine Xi some comfort."
An Lingrong bowed, a barely perceptible smile playing on her lips, and she said softly, "As the saying goes, a gentleman helps others achieve their goals. Your Majesty is so magnanimous, it is truly a blessing for the harem and the world."
Yong Yongzheng had a smile on his face as he reached out to help her up, his eyes full of amusement. "You, girl, are truly unpredictable to me. Sometimes you're sharp-tongued, making me feel irritated; sometimes you're so caring, dispelling my worries with just a few words!"
An Lingrong blinked, a sly glint flashing through her eyes, and then she put on a charming and lovely look again, tilting her head slightly and smiling sweetly: "Your Majesty, if I can truly comfort you, then you must remember my contribution. If I accidentally make you angry again next time, please consider what I did today and let me off the hook. But please don't really get angry. If you upset your majesty, I will die as a culprit!"
Yongzheng feigned a stern expression and snorted softly, "Your words are quite infuriating, and you've even prepared a way out for yourself. I'm going to talk to Concubine Hui later and ask her to be stricter with you and teach you more of her steady nature, so that you don't act so eccentric and unruly all day long!"
Upon hearing this, An Lingrong smiled confidently and said coquettishly, "Your Majesty, my sister will never be strict with me. She loves me the most!"
"Alright, go back now. I have things to do in the Yangxin Palace!"
"Yes, I am resigning!"