Chapter 320 Fu Yuanzi
Xiao Kangzi nodded gently: "Yes, I am willing to stay in the palace forever, and leave the palace when I am older."
Liu Yuetang stopped trying to persuade him and said slowly, "I thought about sending you to the Imperial Household Department, but you're honest and I'm afraid you'd be bullied. After much thought, I found a vacant position in the library. You can read a few words, so you could take care of the books and paintings. You wouldn't have to deal with complicated personnel matters, and you wouldn't be tainted by the entanglements of favors in the harem. You can live a peaceful and stable life."
"However, the salary there is lower, so I will compensate you in advance."
Having said that, Liu Yuetang handed her compensation to Xiao Kangzi.
When the wooden box fell into Xiaokangzi's hands, he was suddenly shocked. With such a weight, it was probably as much as his salary for two lifetimes!
He never expected that the queen would think so carefully about him and give him so much money.
He was truly blessed to have met such a master.
Xiao Kangzi was so moved that he burst into tears and kowtowed uncontrollably: "Your Majesty, I bow to thank you for your grace. Your Majesty, your kindness is so great that I have no way to repay you."
"Okay, stop kowtowing." Liu Yuetang helped him up.
"These past few years haven't been easy for you. You've been keeping an eye on me, watching out for both obvious and covert attacks. To get the real news, you've even done things like crawling through dog holes and climbing over low walls..."
Her voice softened, a hint of melancholy in her eyes. "These difficulties and dangers, I have kept them all in mind."
"I will always remember what you have done for me. Thank you."
Liu Yuetang looked at the people with tears in their eyes.
"My Lady..." Liu Zheng and Wan Qiu stepped forward with red eyes.
Liu Yuetang held their hands tightly, fighting back the tears in her eyes and said, "Alright, today is the new year, no one is allowed to cry."
"All good things must come to an end. We are fortunate to have met each other. Even if we are separated in the future, as long as we remember the friendship we shared, it will be a happy ending."
"Yes! Our life is complete if we can meet the queen." Xiao Zhongzi said with a smile.
Xiao Kangzi also nodded heavily.
Several people looked at each other and smiled, with tears of reluctance and joy in their eyes.
The night sky on the first day of the Lunar New Year is cold yet peaceful after the hustle and bustle.
A crescent moon hung obliquely in the sky, its light softer than that of an ordinary night, making the Chinese characters for "blessing" and spring couplets on the palace lanterns appear even more rosy and festive.
Liu Yuetang supported her chin and looked at the layers of palaces in the distance with a dazed look.
As I was looking at it, my vision suddenly went dark.
Immediately, a warm palm gently covered my eyes.
Liu Yuetang was startled, and when the familiar fragrance filled her nose, a gentle smile immediately appeared at the corner of her mouth.
She raised her chin slightly, and her voice was a little coquettish: "Let me guess who it is."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
As she spoke, she pulled down the hand in front of her eyes, turned her head, and happened to meet Xiao Heng's smiling eyes.
Xiao Heng chuckled: "I should have asked you this, but you're so good that you beat me to the punch."
"But...how did Miaomiao know it was me? I didn't say anything."
Liu Yuetang's fingertips were still resting on Xiao Heng's hand, her eyes moving slightly, "It's been four years, and the warmth of the emperor's palm and the scent of you are still familiar to me."
"Yes! It's been four years..." Xiao Heng looked at the palace in the twilight in the distance in a trance, and his voice was as light as if it was blown by the wind.
After a moment, he came back to his senses, his fingertips unconsciously tightened a little, and he grabbed Liu Yuetang's hand, "No! It's only been four years."
"The time we spent together was so short."
He placed his large palm on Liu Yuetang's waist.
Liu Yuetang did not dodge, but instead leaned her head gently on his shoulder.
The fragrance of her hair mixed with the plum blossom scent in the evening breeze drifted into Xiao Heng's nose, and he felt more at ease.
It seemed as if she no longer resisted herself.
The two hearts are gradually getting closer.
"Just now, what were you looking at so intently?"
Liu Yuetang said slowly, "I'm looking outside the palace. Tonight is the first day of the new year, so it must be very lively outside the palace."
Xiao Heng lowered his eyes and looked at Liu Yuetang, "Can I accompany you out of the palace in a few days?"
Liu Yuetang looked up suddenly, the surprise in the corners of her eyes like falling stars, "Then can I leave the palace during the Lantern Festival? I want to visit the Lantern Festival outside the palace."
Seeing her expectant look, Xiao Heng smiled and raised his hand to tuck the windblown hair behind her ears.
"Alright! It just so happens that I've never been outside the palace to celebrate the Lantern Festival, so I'll go with you to join in the fun. But there's one thing you have to promise me!"
"What's the matter?" Liu Yuetang asked.
Xiao Heng held her hand tightly, as if if he loosened his grip even a little, the person in front of him would disappear.
He stared into Liu Yuetang's eyes and said word by word: "You can't let go of my hand!"
"Keep holding it."
“Just like now.”
As he spoke, he tightened his grip a little more.
Liu Yuetang's hands stiffened slightly, but her face remained calm as she responded, "Okay, Your Majesty, I promise to hold your hand forever and never let go."
Xiao Heng's tightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed.
As long as she doesn't leave, he will agree to anything she asks.
Just as Liu Yuetang lowered her eyes, he didn't see that a complex emotion flashed across her eyes.
Just at this moment, Xue Ji brought up the cooked Fu Yuanzi.
Xiao Heng asked: "What's wrong? Is Miaomiao hungry?"
Liu Yuetang shook her head slightly, her hairpin swaying slightly, "This is made by me personally for the emperor."
"Made for me?" Xiao Heng's pupils lit up slightly, full of surprise.
Liu Yuetang picked up the jade bowl and placed it in front of him. "In Lanyue, we eat Fuyuanzi on the first night of the new year. It symbolizes reunion and good health in the new year."
"Your Majesty, please also wish for good luck."
Looking at the bowl of steaming Fu Yuanzi, Xiao Heng was surprised and happy.
Over the years, he had never eaten Fuyuanzi or noodles made by concubines.
Because these things are too common for people in the palace.
But at this moment, it was this ordinary bowl of Fuyuanzi that made his heart warm and moved like never before.
The most important thing is that it was made by the woman in front of him.
The fact that she is still willing to spend time thinking about me is enough to prove that she still cares about me.
As long as she has him in her heart, he will be doubly good to her and make it impossible for her to leave.
Thinking of this, Xiao Heng quickly picked up the bowl and said, "Miao Miao made this herself. I will definitely drink all the soup."
His eyes were as soft as melted spring water, gently brushing across Liu Yuetang's face.
Liu Yuetang smiled gently.
Watching Xiao Heng scoop up the Fu Yuanzi and put it into his mouth, she silently said in her heart: I wish you a healthy body and no illness for many years.
As the second Fu Yuanzi entered, the smile on her face became more intense: I wish the court to be clear and bright, and the world to be peaceful.
When the third floating yuanzi was picked up, tiny ripples appeared on the surface of the soup.
My third wish is that you meet a good person who will be by your side all year round.
Under the moonlight and candlelight, the two of them looked at each other with clear eyes, and melted thousands of words into this tranquility.
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