Chapter 74: Li Xin was so embarrassed that her kiss was seen by her mother...
Tingshan Palace is nestled against the mountains and beside the water, with beautiful and colorful scenery.
The East Palace group lived in the Qinghe Palace. Outside the palace was a huge lotus pond. The water was clear and round, sparkling with pearly light. From time to time, dragonflies skimmed the water, creating ripples.
Xie Yuting hooked his hand around Jiang Yueying's and walked along the edge of the pond, listening to the gentle breeze and the rustling of lotus leaves.
Qinghe Palace is the farthest place from Liangxin Palace where the emperor lives. Most princes are not willing to choose to live here, but it is a good place for Xie Yuting, who just wants to hide away in peace and quiet.
After all, there will be a lot of excitement to watch in the coming days.
Jiang Yueying looked at the beautiful pink lotus flowers in the lotus pond and couldn't help but feel excited. She squatted down and patted the little wolf's head beside her: "Qiqi, can you swim? Go in and pick a lotus for me."
Qiqi licked his paws and lay down beside the lotus pond, splashing water and playing.
It seems there is no hope.
Xie Yuting leaned forward, his eyebrows raised slightly: "If you want lotus flowers, it's better to ask me than Qiqi."
"You will definitely take the opportunity to blackmail me again, huh." Jiang Yueying already understood this man's nature. Not only would he not suffer any loss, but he would also make a lot of money before he would stop.
Xie Yuting touched his chin. It was not easy to fool the little princess.
"Then don't pick it. Let's go back to the hall and prepare for dinner."
After saying this, he turned around and was about to leave.
Unexpectedly, as soon as she turned around, her sleeve was gently pulled, and a pair of delicate little hands grasped the royal blue fabric, making her skin look even softer and whiter than the lotus roots buried at the bottom of the pond.
She was slightly dissatisfied: "You really leave."
"Please let me try."
Jiang Yueying said softly: "Husband, I want lotus flowers."
She can act coquettishly whenever she wants and is becoming more and more adept at it.
As soon as he finished speaking, Xie Yuting disappeared from sight, flying to the center of the pond with his lightness skills. He lightly touched the round lotus leaves with his toes, bowed slightly, and his black hair fell like a waterfall on his shoulders, floating in the breeze.
He pinched the most pink lotus flower, broke off the straight stem, swung on tiptoe, and returned to her side over countless lotus leaves.
The lotus pond was calm, as if no uninvited guests had ever visited.
Jiang Yueying couldn't help but open her eyes wide, in disbelief: "So your Qinggong is so good, I thought Brother Zhou Luan was better."
Xie Yuting was holding the lotus flower in his hand with pride, but upon hearing this, his face instantly darkened. He leaned in front of her and said in a sinister tone, "You think Senior Brother Zhou's Qinggong is worse than mine? How dare you say in front of me that I'm not as good as other men?"
"What other men? Isn't that your senior brother?" Jiang Yueying poked the stingy guy.
"Isn't my senior brother a man? Why isn't he my senior sister?"
Jiang Yueying: "..."
What a mess! The unreasonable behavior of a certain Crown Prince has reached the pinnacle and it is difficult to find an opponent.
"You are the best, okay?" Jiang Yueying said in a coaxing tone.
"No, I'm so sad."
I think you are taking advantage of me.
Jiang Yueying reached out to grab the lotus from his hand, but she stumbled and fell directly into his arms.
Xie Yuting hugged the soft girl and felt refreshed.
He flew out on tiptoe, holding Jiang Yueying and flying over the lotus pond, leisurely and calmly.
Jiang Yueying didn't have time to react. She looked down unexpectedly and saw the pond full of green lotus flowers, clear water and dew. The feeling of admiring the lotus by the pond was completely different from what she felt now.
Looking down at the pond from here, the lotus leaves are incredibly round. You can clearly see the stamens in the middle of each lotus flower and the protruding lotus seeds. The big circles are connected to the small circles, and the green circles are connected into a piece.
The breeze is blowing gently, and the scenery is beautiful.
You can also smell the elegant lotus fragrance, which is very refreshing.
Jiang Yueying held Xie Yuting's neck tightly and flew around with him. She felt like she was floating up, like a dragonfly, hovering in the quiet lotus pond.
After flying a circle, Xie Yuting landed her by the pool holding her.
Jiang Yueying was completely dazed and didn't know when the brilliant pink lotus was in her arms, emitting an alluring fragrance.
Xie Yuting raised his eyebrows: "Whose Qinggong is better?"
"Puff." Jiang Yueying laughed after realizing it. Someone flew around in circles just to prove that his Qinggong was better than Brother Zhou Luan's? Childish.
"You're the best." Her eyebrows were curved like crescent moons.
Xie Yuting lowered his head and said in a lingering tone: "Are you trying to comfort me?"
"Sincerely."
"I don't believe it," Xie Yuting pressed on, his nose touching hers, his breath warm, "unless you kiss me."
Jiang Yueying blinked, raised her chin obediently, and kissed the man's lips.
Just after taking a small sip, footsteps were suddenly heard behind them.
Jiang Yueying quickly separated them and turned her head to see the Queen's bright red dress. Her face instantly turned red and she quickly covered her cheeks with the big lotus in her hand, moaning in shame.
I was so embarrassed that my mother saw us kissing.
He Wanhong looked at her, her eyebrows slightly raised, and said with a smile: "What are you afraid of? I am very happy to see my son and daughter-in-law loving each other, and I won't scold you."
"...Meet the Queen Mother, pay my respects to the Queen Mother." Jiang Yueying carefully put down the lotus flowers that were covering her face, and the blush on her face only grew stronger.
Xie Yuting hugged her and said to He Wanhong: "Mother, Ah Ying is shy, please stop teasing her."
Jiang Yueying looked up at Xie Yuting strangely and said, "You must be mistaken. It's obviously you who teased me more. What does it have to do with my mother?"
"You're quite shameless."
Even the Queen Mother can't do anything to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
"The sun is getting bright, let's go to the temple."
He Wanhong came to Jiang Yueying and pulled her forward. She took out an exquisite box from her bosom and smiled brightly: "I have made you a pair of gilded wrist guards. Wear them when you practice sword in the future. They will protect your wrists from injury."
Hearing this, Jiang Yueying was flattered. She took the box and slowly opened it. Inside lay a pair of wristbands with gold-plated patterns and silver edges. There were several clusters of lifelike osmanthus flowers carved on it, and birds were chirping on the osmanthus branches, sparkling in the sunlight.
What a beautiful wristband. It feels cool to the touch, but if you wear it, you won’t feel stuffy even in the hot summer.
Jiang Yueying looked at the wristband again and again as if it were a treasure, raised her watery eyes, and said obediently: "Thank you, mother..."
He Wanhong was particularly proud and emphasized, "I made this myself. It took a lot of effort. Isn't it amazing?"
"Did the Queen Mother beat him herself?"
Jiang Yueying widened her eyes. The thing in her hand was as valuable as a fortune. How could she have deserved to have her mother make something for her personally?
Before I knew it, clear tears soaked the corners of my eyes and I was about to cry.
He Wanhong saw her emotions, stroked her head, and said in a sweet voice: "Oh, don't cry, just know that your mother treats you well.
When you first married into the Eastern Palace, I really didn't like you. After all, I didn't know your true identity at that time, so I was a little strict with you. Now that I know your life experience, I feel a little guilty.
The past days, whether good or bad, are all in the past. If you don’t like your former relatives, just let them go. Your mother will love you in the future.
We are a family now. You can come to me to complain if you are wronged. Even if you and Ting'er have a quarrel, I will not always side with my own child. You call me mother, so I will naturally love you as my own child.
Are you happy? "
Jiang Yueying's eyes were filled with tears. She held the Queen's hand, wanting to say something but unable to. She was like a little bird that had been wandering in the wind and frost for a long time and finally found its nest.
It turns out that family members don’t have to be blood relatives.
After a long pause, she choked up and nodded: "Mother..."
"Yeah, that's good." He Wanhong responded.
Jiang Yueying added: "I won't quarrel with His Highness, he is very good."
He Wanhong paused for a long time before she realized what the silly child was explaining. She couldn't help but say, "Just spoil him. I haven't spoiled him like this before."
The Crown Prince, who was listening with satisfaction, came over and walked affectionately beside Jiang Yueying, saying proudly: "There is no way, Ah Ying is willing to indulge me."
He Wanhong sighed softly, her teeth clenched as she said, "You two are so disgusting."
Several people returned to Qinghe Temple together and had a meal together. The family was happy and full of laughter.
The queen did not leave until dusk.
Ever since receiving the wristband from the Queen, Jiang Yueying has been extremely happy. She carefully examines the patterns on the wristband, laughs from time to time, and even can't bear to part with it when she goes to bed at night.
Xie Yuting lay on the couch, looking at the cute little princess, deliberately jealous: "Aying has a new favorite, so I have lost favor?"
Jiang Yueying put away the wristband, walked towards the bed in small steps, took off her shoes, and threw herself into Xie Yuting's arms.
"I'm here to pamper you, don't be jealous." She raised her head and kissed him on the cheek.
"You're getting bolder and bolder." Xie Yuting pinched the soft flesh around her waist and said in a teasing tone.
She nestled into his arms, her cheek against his chest, her long eyelashes blinking: "I feel like I'm dreaming. This dream is so beautiful, with you, my mother, and so many other people..."
"You're talking nonsense again."
"Is this really not a dream? Let me pinch myself to see if it hurts."
Jiang Yueying lowered her head and tried to twist her arm, but Xie Yuting held her wrist. The man's eyes darkened, and his voice became magnetic and hoarse: "Pinching yourself is so boring. I have other ways to make you hurt."
After saying that, he turned over and grabbed her waist.
When she realized what the other person was saying, her ears suddenly felt hot.
The candlelight in the room was extinguished, and the bed curtains swayed like a small boat.
…
The weather was clear and the wind was gentle, making the palace cool.
Emperor Liang took his concubines to the stage to watch an opera, and several princes and princesses also followed.
A large group of people walked through the palace, strolling and chatting. Emperor Liang was in a very happy mood. The only drawback was that Concubine Qiu caught a cold last night and had a headache today, so she could only rest alone in the palace.
He Wanhong walked in front with big strides, as if she didn't want to get close to the emperor.
The Fourth Prince's biological mother, Concubine Jia, finally waited until the Imperial Concubine was no longer present. She desperately tried to show her affection to Emperor Liang, saying softly, "The Empress is indeed someone who has practiced martial arts for many years. She even walks much faster than me and the others."
Emperor Liang glanced at He Wanhong in front of him and said, "Don't learn from her."
Jiapin laughed foolishly: "I can't learn it."
The concubines behind him were also whispering.
"The Queen spends all day brandishing swords and guns. No wonder she's out of favor."
"I've never seen a queen from any other country spend her days fighting and killing people. She's really unique."
Concubine Qin glanced at them and said, "You guys don't fight or kill each other, but you don't seem to be favored much either."
The other concubines felt their sore spot was touched and glared at Concubine Qin fiercely.
Xie Yuting, who was leisurely in the back, was very comfortable. He stayed close to Jiang Yueying all the time and never left her side.
Jiang Yueying felt strange and asked, "You seem to be in a particularly good mood today?"
Xie Yuting smiled and said, "There will be a good show to watch later, I will be happy."
"I didn't realize you like listening to opera." Jiang Yueying blinked. She had never seen an opera troupe before. She heard that the actors had melodious singing voices and graceful movements, which must be very pleasing to the eye.
"You're wrong. The good show I'm talking about isn't performed by a troupe." Xie Yuting smiled mysteriously.
Every time Jiang Yueying saw Xie Yuting's smile, she knew that someone was about to be in trouble.
The stage of Tingshan Palace was built next to a waterside pavilion. To reach the waterside pavilion, one did not have to pass through a lush wisteria garden. However, the empress who was leading the way loved to wander around, so the group was led towards the garden, where they could smell the fragrance from afar.
Suddenly, He Wanhong, who was walking in front, stopped and looked surprised.
Emperor Liang frowned in dissatisfaction and was about to scold them, but He Wanhong stretched out a finger, put it to her lips, and signaled everyone to be quiet.
"?" Everyone was confused as to what the Queen was up to.
However, the Queen's aura was too overwhelming, and everyone inexplicably quieted down and looked in the direction she was looking.
The fragrance was in the air, and behind the shadowy wisteria trellis, there were two blurry figures, standing very close to each other, as if they were talking.
And the sound is getting louder and louder, making it impossible to ignore it.
At this moment, Emperor Liang's face had turned completely dark, because there was a voice among them that he was too familiar with. It was Concubine Qiu who was sick in bed.
And the other voice turned out to be a man!
Emperor Liang's expression suddenly changed, and the concubines dared not breathe. In the dead silence, the sound of the two people arguing became clearer and clearer, coming from behind the wisteria trellis.
Concubine Qiu's voice choked with sobs. "I know I was cruel and sorry for you back then, but now I'm struggling in the palace, and I only have Tong'er to rely on. Can't you help Tong'er out of our past friendship?"
The man said, "Your Highness, it is a serious crime for a concubine to have a private relationship with a minister. I advise you not to be stubborn. Your Majesty is not so foolish as to change the crown prince based on a word from the Imperial Observatory."
"You're still blaming me, aren't you? You're blaming me for abandoning you back then, and that's why you're unwilling to help me!"
"Your Highness, please respect yourself."
"You won't even give it a try for me? You said back then..."
"From now on, you and I have nothing to do with each other. This is what the Imperial Concubine said herself."
"Oh, you have such a cruel heart..."
Emperor Liang finally couldn't stand it anymore and rushed over, shaking the wisteria trellis. Concubine Qiu turned around and saw the furious emperor. She was so scared that her face turned pale and she fell to her knees with a thud.
The man she was talking to was Mu Lin, the director of the Imperial Observatory. The moment he saw the emperor, he knelt down with dignity and directly confessed his guilt: "I deserve to die a thousand times."
"Your Majesty, I can explain..." Concubine Qiu burst into tears, not understanding why the people who had gone to watch the play were now here.
Emperor Liang was filled with grief and indignation. He could not believe that the woman he had loved so deeply all his life was actually entangled with other men and was even planning to take over the position of crown prince!
His eyes were dark, and a storm was brewing.
"You, you are so brave!" Emperor Liang pointed at the imperial concubine and trembled. He couldn't catch his last breath and fainted on the spot.
He Wanhong was quick to take the fight, and seeing that the emperor was truly unconscious, she stomped on the dog emperor's foot, only to be satisfied if the emperor was swollen.
Then the Queen pretended to be panicked and shouted at the top of her lungs: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, please don't scare me!"
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