Chapter 68 Hate Me?
Upon hearing this, Lady Bai was afraid that Liu Yuetang would coax the Emperor away again, so she quickly said, "Your Majesty, you promised to have lunch with me."
"It's getting late, Your Majesty, please come to my palace. I've specially asked the chef to research a new dish for today."
Liu Yuetang quickly pulled her hand out of Xiao Heng's grasp and nodded gently, "Even so, Your Majesty, please accompany Lady Bai for dinner. I will take my leave first."
Xiao Heng was still a little hesitant, but after Liu Yuetang said so, he agreed to Bai Meiren's wishes.
So, he said in a gentle voice: "Then you go back to the palace first. I will come to see you when I have time."
Liu Yuetang's face was gentle and serene, and she bent her knees slightly: "Yes, I respectfully send your Majesty off."
Xiao Heng's gaze paused above her head.
After seeing Liu Yuetang, who was so calm, he turned to look at the beautiful Bai who was smiling like a flower and holding his arm.
Suddenly I felt that Bai Meiren was nothing special.
Although this true nature is good, it becomes a bit tiring after watching it for a long time, and it inevitably lacks the charm of a girl.
Only after watching Bai Meiren impatiently pull Xiao Heng away did Liu Yuetang turn around and leave.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he turned around, he saw the Jade Concubine in gorgeous clothes standing in front of him, her eyes fixed on the backs of Xiao Heng and Bai Meiren.
Liu Yuetang's eyes turned slowly, and she dropped the bloodstained handkerchief in her hand. Then she bowed and said, "Your concubine greets Her Majesty the Jade Concubine."
Concubine Yu looked at her with her eyes lowered. Suddenly, she saw a trace of blood on her handkerchief. She immediately frowned and covered her lips with her hands, saying, "What happened to Lady Liu?"
Liu Yuetang seemed to have suffered a great injustice. She bit her lip softly and said softly, "My concubine... My concubine was accidentally injured by a bow and arrow."
Concubine Yu looked up at the bow and target in front of her, and immediately understood.
"Why? She bullied you in front of the Emperor, and he didn't punish her?"
Liu Yuetang lowered her head even lower, "It's because I'm useless."
"Fortunately, Your Majesty the Jade Concubine came, so Lady Bai begged the Emperor to leave. Otherwise, I..."
"You mean that bitch wanted to leave because she saw me coming?" Concubine Yu's face darkened and she got angry.
Liu Yuetang said timidly, "My concubine...my concubine is just guessing, please don't be angry, Your Majesty."
Yu Fei grabbed the handle of the fan and clenched it tightly in her palm, gritting her teeth and saying, "Okay!"
She nodded slowly, a murderous look in her eyes: "Go ahead, I'll see how long she can continue to act recklessly."
After saying that, she turned away and left.
Liu Yuetang slowly stood up, and the grievance at the corner of her mouth slowly turned into a deep and beautiful smile.
August arrived soon.
On this day, Liu Yuetang went to Chengguang Hall with some snacks.
The glazed tiles shone brightly in the sunlight, making it impossible to open your eyes.
While waiting for the eunuch Zhou to pass on the message, several officials dressed in court robes came out from the inner hall.
Among these people, a familiar face caught Liu Yuetang's eye.
Liu Zheng was startled: "My lady, it's the master."
Liu Yuetang looked at the man walking towards her calmly.
It wasn't just that the sunlight was too glaring today, but for some reason, she saw some warmth in those usually cold eyes.
When Liu Ming approached, he bowed to Liu Yuetang and said, "Your Highness greets the beautiful lady Liu."
Liu Yuetang's eyes were calm and indifferent as she said, "No need to be so polite, Doctor of the Ministry of Rites."
Hearing the title of Doctor of Rites, Liu Ming was stunned.
After a moment, he looked at Liu Yuetang carefully: "You have lost weight."
"Is that so?" Liu Yuetang raised her lips coldly.
"I guess you haven't seen me for a long time. I'm much healthier now."
Liu Ming seemed to be relieved and nodded with assurance: "That's good."
Seeing Liu Yuetang's indifferent attitude, and since they were in front of the emperor, Liu Ming didn't want to say much. He bowed and said, "Then I will take my leave. My lady, take care of yourself."
Liu Yuetang nodded slightly and walked forward without any emotion on her face.
After taking a few steps, Liu Ming's deep voice suddenly came from behind:
"Tang'er, happy birthday."
Liu Yuetang paused for a moment. Did her father still remember her birthday?
Oh~ His most beloved daughter also has her birthday today, so naturally he remembers his own birthday as well.
Liu Yuetang walked forward without even looking back.
Eunuch Zhou, who had gone to deliver the message, came out of the hall.
"My lady, the Emperor invites you in."
Liu Yue said politely, "Thank you, Eunuch Zhou."
Liu Yuetang thought Xiao Heng was the only one in the study, but when she walked in, she found that Xiao Cheng'an was also there.
He was also slightly startled when he saw himself, a pair of dark eyes staring at himself.
After Liu Yuetang saluted, she smiled and said, "The eldest prince is here too."
Xiao Cheng'an fixed his eyes on the rice paper and continued writing without saying a word.
Liu Yuetang had always heard that Xiao Heng had high expectations for his eldest son, and even went to the extent of personally teaching him to read and write.
Today, Liu Yuetang discovered that it was more than just expectation.
The moment she came in, she actually saw the ordinary warmth between father and son in this cold emperor.
"Tang'er, this snack comes at the perfect time. I'm a little hungry."
Liu Yuetang took the snacks out of the food box and said with a smile, "Wanqiu in my palace is the best at making snacks. Your Majesty hasn't had a good appetite recently, so I asked her to add some hawthorn to the snacks. Your Majesty, please try them. Do you like them?"
As the snacks were put down, a young eunuch took a silver needle to test for poison.
After the silver needle showed no change in color or abnormality, Xiao Heng picked up the snack and took a bite.
"Hmm... melts in your mouth, sweet and sour. When it comes to dim sum, Tang'er Palace makes the best."
Xiao Cheng'an, who had been writing with his head down, couldn't help but glance at the snacks when he heard this. Fearing that Xiao Heng would scold him, he quickly looked away.
Liu Yuetang chatted with Xiao Heng for a few words, and then Zhou Defu came in to inform the Minister of Personnel that he wanted to see him.
Xiao Heng let out an unexpected "Oh".
"Today, my Chengguang Palace is quite lively."
He glanced at Liu Yuetang and said, "Alright, I'll spend some time with you after I finish my political work."
Liu Yuetang then stood up and said, "Okay, I will wait here for the emperor."
Xiao Heng looked at Xiao Cheng'an and said solemnly, "Practice your calligraphy diligently. Father will come to check on you later."
Xiao Cheng'an's breath caught in his throat and he clenched the brush in his hand.
After Xiao Heng left, Liu Yuetang sat aside reading a book, while Xiao Chengan concentrated on practicing calligraphy.
Chengguang Hall was so quiet that one could almost hear the sound of ice dripping as it melted.
Just as Liu Yuetang was turning the page, she suddenly saw Xiao Cheng'an staring at the snacks on the plate, swallowing saliva unconsciously.
Liu Yuetang raised her head: "Want to eat?"
Xiao Cheng'an pouted and turned his face away.
Liu Yuetang chuckled, picked up a piece of dessert and handed it to him.
Xiao Cheng'an looked at the delicious and exquisite snacks, and his depressed expression gradually faded away.
He stared at Liu Yuetang curiously: "Don't you hate me?"
Liu Yuetang asked in return: "Does the eldest prince hate me?"
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