Chapter 120 Hiding from me?
In Zhaochen Palace, Xiao Heng was playing chess alone.
The fiery red plum blossoms in the vase quietly dropped a few petals.
He looked up and saw that the red plum blossoms that were originally in full bloom were gradually showing signs of withering.
In winter, whenever Liu Yuetang came, she would bring a bunch of wintersweet or red plums to replace the fresh flowers in the vase.
Last time, she picked some branches full of flower buds and put them in a vase, saying that this way she could enjoy the blooming and falling of the red plum blossoms without going out.
Zhou Defu, who was not far away, saw Xiao Heng staring at the plum blossoms in front of him, and his heart tightened. He hurriedly stepped forward cautiously.
"This maid is so careless. I will go down and punish her severely."
As he said this, he was about to take the vase away.
"Leave it there."
Zhou Defu's hand paused slightly, and he heard Xiao Heng say lightly: "This flower can be seen for another day."
Zhou Defu put the vase back and asked tentatively, "Your Majesty, would you like me to send some fresh ones?"
Xiao Heng ignored him and asked, "Is Concubine Xi recovered?"
Zhou Defu was stunned and said thoughtfully, "Xi Jieyu's green card has not been presented yet. I guess she is not well yet."
"What disease does she have?" Xiao Heng frowned slightly.
The last time he went to Jinxiu Pavilion, the candles were all out and he didn't even see the woman's face.
I thought it was just abdominal pain, but it has been several days.
It can’t be a serious illness, right?
Xiao Heng gradually felt uneasy.
He stood up and was about to go to Jinxiu Pavilion, but unexpectedly, Concubine Zhao walked to the corridor of Qinzheng Hall.
Seeing Xiao Heng coming out, she walked over to him in small steps, carrying the food box.
"Is the Emperor going out?"
Xiao Heng was a little surprised by Concubine Zhao's arrival: "What's the matter, Concubine Zhao?"
Concubine Zhao raised her eyebrows slightly, revealing a sense of loss and sadness: "Why? Can't I come?"
Xiao Heng didn't want to argue with Concubine Zhao anymore, so he tried his best to keep his expression gentle as usual: "That's not what I meant."
As he spoke, he took her hand and walked towards the inner hall: "Come in and see what delicious food you brought for me."
Concubine Zhao seldom came to the Qinzheng Palace, so Xiao Heng was naturally happy about her intentions.
Concubine Zhao opened the food box and what came into view was a plate of bright red hawthorn cake.
"Hawthorn cake?" Xiao Heng's eyes were dull and his thoughts drifted away.
Concubine Zhao raised her red lips calmly, immersed in the past: "I remember that day when I was eating hawthorn cake in my aunt's palace. My aunt brought the emperor back and told me that you were also my brother. I was very curious at the time because the emperor's eyes were red and his brow was frowning. I made faces to make the emperor laugh, but you, Your Majesty, refused to smile."
Xiao Heng smiled blankly, "In the end, you grabbed a handful of hawthorn cake and put it in your mouth. It was so sour that you vomited repeatedly. I just thought you were stupid and foolish, and I couldn't help but grin."
The youthful days in the past were so beautiful, and a faint smile appeared on Concubine Zhao's face.
"Later, I was not convinced, so I took a piece and fed it to Your Majesty. Your Majesty said it was delicious."
A warm smile spread across Xiao Heng's lips.
He remembered that the people around him were so warm and they were all happy about his arrival.
Wen Yi's mother braided her hair herself, and the princess patted her chest and swore, "From now on, you are my brother. If anyone dares to bully you again, I will whip him."
At that time, Concubine Zhao was just a little girl. She clapped her hands happily and picked up the hawthorn cakes to feed herself.
However, no matter how beautiful it was, it was only in the past.
My mother will never come back, and those beautiful memories can only be buried in my heart.
Xiao Heng's consciousness focused from his wandering state, and he came to his senses. He picked up a piece with a silver stick and put it in his mouth. It had a soft and glutinous texture, with a moderate sweetness and sourness.
But I can't get back the taste of the past.
But this was not because of Concubine Zhao, he smiled and praised: "It's delicious."
Concubine Zhao lowered her eyebrows and smiled softly, her fingertips gently caressing her ear: "Your Majesty's stomach is not very good, so I added some yam to it this time."
It was rare for Concubine Zhao to be so considerate. Xiao Heng felt warm in his heart and held Concubine Zhao's hand.
"Jiaojiao, thank you."
Although Concubine Zhao had complaints in her heart and often treated herself coldly in the past few years.
But in the end, I let her down.
He was very glad that Concubine Zhao had been by his side all these years.
Concubine Zhao also held the emperor's hand, and the tenderness in her eyes was like a clear mountain spring, flowing continuously.
"I also thank Your Majesty. I lost my parents when I was young, and only Your Majesty is by my side."
Concubine Zhao explored the emotions in Xiao Heng's eyes. She didn't know if it was her illusion or something else, but she felt that the look in the man's eyes when looking at her was no longer as passionate as before.
But after a moment, Concubine Zhao figured it out.
The youthful days of the past have lost their former purity even in my own eyes.
She raised her chin and smiled, "The apricot blossoms are sparsely covered, the willows are fresh and sunny. This year's spring scenery, the emperor has not yet accompanied me to enjoy it."
"Where do you want to go?"
"It's all right. Your Majesty, just accompany me for a walk."
Xiao Heng took Concubine Zhao's hand and stood up to walk out.
Zhou Defu hurriedly followed and shook his head in the direction of Jinxiu Pavilion.
It seems that new love is not as good as old love after all.
On the other side, Liu Yuetang returned from Weiyang Palace.
She also found it strange because the queen always took care of everything and never tried to win over concubines.
But when it comes to the matter of the eldest prince, he is hesitant.
She said that she had never been a mother and was afraid that being too harsh on the eldest prince would give people a chance to criticize her and cause Xiao Heng to misunderstand her.
So I specifically asked for my own opinion.
In fact, Liu Yuetang knew very well that the Queen hoped that if she could agree with her approach, she would say a few good words about it in front of Xiao Heng.
Although the queen appears dignified and majestic on the surface, she is actually insecure and has too many concerns.
Yes, who in this harem can feel completely safe?
"My lady, the Emperor and Concubine Zhao are in front." Liu Zheng said, looking ahead.
Liu Yuetang looked up, and although her sight was separated by an apricot tree, she could clearly see Xiao Heng and Concubine Zhao walking hand in hand in the garden.
"My lord, shall we go over and pay our respects?"
According to the rules, even if the emperor is not present, when meeting a concubine of high rank, one should go forward to greet and salute, or stand by the palace road and salute and wait.
"No need." Liu Yuetang said this calmly.
Then he turned around and left slowly.
On the other side, Xiao Heng seemed to have noticed something. He looked up and saw a light purple dress. But in just a moment, it disappeared in the garden of white pears and green willows.
But he was sure that the person wearing purple clothes must be Liu Yuetang.
"Your Majesty, what's wrong?" Concubine Zhao looked in the direction of Xiao Heng's gaze.
Apart from the apricot tree, there is nothing else.
Xiao Heng shook his head, but his eyes were always fixed on the place where the purple clothes disappeared.
He frowned slightly.
What a great thing! Although he was sick and couldn't meet the emperor, he was still able to stroll leisurely in the imperial garden.
Hiding from me so blatantly?
Xiao Heng curled his lips coldly.
Well done!
He wanted to see who gave her the courage to hide from him.
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