Chapter 116 Prayer
Dinner was served in the side hall on the east side of the imperial study, which was also the place where the emperor took a short rest every day.
The imperial meals in the palace were of course extremely rich. Song Huaixi's eyes widened as he looked at the table full of dishes in front of him.
Such a large number of dishes are only served during festivals in the Song Mansion. And now it's just an ordinary dinner but it's so sumptuous.
"Zhao Fangye, there are so many dishes." Song Huaixi sat beside Zhao Fangye and pointed at the large table of dishes and said, "Will we not be able to finish them?"
Zhao Fangye chuckled: "Pick what you like to eat, and don't worry about the rest."
"oh."
Logically speaking, the queen should stand on the side and serve food to the emperor. The servants in the palace are all shrewd people, not to mention the palace maids and eunuchs who serve in front of the emperor.
Seeing Song Huaixi sitting next to Zhao Fangye, looking at the food greedily without any intention of getting up, and Zhao Fangye also looking normal, two maids immediately walked over to them and served them food.
Song Huaixi looked at the maid beside her and suddenly remembered something: "Zhao Fangye, where are Chunhua and Chaolu? Aren't they here?"
After all, they have been together for a long time, and Song Huaixi is more familiar with them than the servants serving in the palace.
Zhao Fangye knew what he was thinking. In this huge palace, he was the only one who was familiar with him, and he should not be able to adapt to the unfamiliar palace people.
"Huai Xi wants them to enter the palace?" Zhao Fangye picked up a piece of lotus root and put it in his bowl: "I will order someone to bring them here tomorrow."
"Really?!" Song Huaixi immediately smiled with his eyes curved: "That's great."
Then he seemed to have thought of something and asked, "What about the little wolf? Can you bring him in too?"
Zhao Fangye doesn't like dogs very much, but he doesn't hate them either. Song Huaixi didn't know whether it was allowed to keep dogs in the palace. Looking at Zhao Fangye expectantly, "Is it okay?"
Seeing him looking at him eagerly, how could Zhao Fangye have the heart to refuse.
He could only nod helplessly: "Well, I ordered someone to bring them into the palace. Can we eat in peace now?"
"Yeah!" Song Huaixi was very happy and actively put food into Zhao Fangye's bowl: "Zhao Fangye, eat more!"
The palace servants who were serving on the side watched him put dishes into the emperor's bowl continuously, one by one, until the bowl was almost full. They all stopped what they were doing.
The original rule in the palace was that one could not eat more than three chopsticks, but now no one dared to mention it. After all, everyone can see that His Majesty is in a good mood now.
Zhao Fangye looked at the gradually piling up hill of food in the bowl and Song Huaixi's busy movements beside him. Although he felt helpless, there was a gentle smile on his face.
Song Huaixi's behavior reminded him of the first time he went to the Prime Minister's Mansion. At that time, Song Huaixi also stuffed all his favorite dishes on the table into his bowl and plate just like he did now.
"Alright, alright." Zhao Fangye raised his hand and grabbed his hand that was about to pick up some food: "My bowl is running out of room, Huaixi."
Song Huaixi was so absorbed in picking up the dishes that he turned around and saw Zhao Fangye's pile of bowls. He immediately stopped using his chopsticks and laughed at himself: "Hahaha, I picked up so much."
Then he took his bowl and said to Zhao Fangye: "Zhao Fangye, if you feel you can't finish it, you can give me some."
Zhao Fangye was really touched by his cuteness. He reached out and rubbed his head: "It's okay, continue eating."
After dinner, Song Huaixi rubbed her stomach and sat next to Zhao Fangye, watching him review memorials. A burp from time to time.
“Ugh! .....Ugh! ....”
The study was so quiet that only the faint sound of flipping memorials could be heard. Therefore, the noise that Song Huaixi accidentally made was particularly abrupt.
Zhao Fangye, who was concentrating on reviewing memorials with a red pen in his hand, was interrupted by his movement.
I put down my pen and turned to look at him. He looked nervous and frowned. "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
Thinking that he had disturbed Zhao Fangye, Song Huaixi quickly covered his mouth and shook his head: "Um... bad luck... fourth... Ugh!"
Before he could finish his words, he couldn't help but burp loudly.
Song Huaixi felt very embarrassed and blushed. He hurriedly reached out to pick up the teapot on the table and poured himself a cup of tea:
"Did I disturb you? Now Huaixi...will not make any more noise."
For dinner, Song Huaixi had three crab meat dumplings, two pieces of braised lamb, a bowl of shrimp wontons with fresh bamboo shoots and dried bamboo shoots, and stir-fried seasonal vegetables. At the end, he ordered a bowl of milk skin.
Shaking his head, Zhao Fangye knew that this man was overfed. Put the memorial presented by the Ministry of Rites on the table aside.
These days, the Ministry of Rites is busy preparing for the emperor's coronation ceremony. Many things had to be approved by the emperor before they could proceed. It's a busy time.
"Are you full?" Zhao Fangye gently took his hand off his mouth, and said with a gentle rebuke: "Why didn't you say you were not feeling well? Are you learning to hide things from others, huh?"
Then he stood up and pulled him up from the chair: "Let's go, I'll take you to help digest the food."
Song Huaixi was happy to see that he not only did not blame her for disturbing him but also went out to digest his food. He rubbed his belly and burped without restraint.
"Zhao Fangye... uh! ..... where should we... uh!... go... to digest our food?" He had never properly toured such a huge palace.
"Follow me, I'll take you to a good place."
Song Huaixi listened with curiosity in his eyes, as he had only been here once before. I think the palace is so beautiful, even the roof is golden.
Zhao Fangye pulled him out. As he listened, he couldn't help burping and a gentle smile appeared on his stern face.
Song Huaixi was led by Zhao Fangye to a pavilion. Standing on the top floor of the attic, they could overlook the entire palace and the capital city in the distance.
The magnificent Forbidden City stands solemnly and neatly under the sunset.
The glazed tiles on the roof shone with golden light in the afterglow. With the breeze blowing gently and the broad vision in sight, I feel that all the troubles can be temporarily put aside.
"Wow! It's so high!" Song Huaixi leaned on the railing of the attic and looked into the distance, pointing at the top of the tower on the distant mountain and said: "Zhao Fangye, I can see very far now! Can you see the tower on that mountain?"
As Song Huaixi walked along the way, he gradually stopped hiccuping. The bloating in the abdomen also gradually subsided. Pointing into the distance and smiling happily.
Zhao Fangye's eyes were always on him and he didn't care about the scenery in the distance. Upon hearing his words, he looked in the direction of his finger.
In the afterglow of the setting sun, the mountain became a silhouette. An iron tower stands tall on the lush green hillside.
"I see it." Zhao Fangye retracted his gaze and looked at the lively face of the person in front of him with gentle eyes.
There is a temple in the suburbs of Beijing called Ruiling Temple. Common people and dignitaries in the capital all like to go there, and it is said that making wishes there is very effective.
Song Huaixi turned his head and their eyes met. With a happy look in his eyes, he said, "My mother and I have been there! She said that the Bodhisattva there is very kind and will help you realize your wish as long as it is not excessive."
He never believed in gods or Buddhas, so he didn't feel anything about Song Huaixi's words. He just smiled and said calmly: "Really?"
"Don't you believe it?" Song Huaixi thought about it seriously and said, as if he wanted to prove it, "That's right! The amulet I gave you was obtained from there! It's very effective! It brought you back safely!"
Originally, Zhao Fangye just looked at him and listened quietly when he talked about the amulet. He was startled and unconsciously reached out to stroke the front of his shirt.
Is that so? Zhao Fangye smiled gently.
Seeing the seriousness in his eyes, my heart began to warm up. It turns out that it was this little rabbit that protected him and saved him from danger to safety on the battlefield.
Zhao Fangye responded seriously: "Then it seems that this place is indeed very effective! The Bodhisattva is indeed very kind."
Seeing that he believed it, Song Huaixi was happy. Holding the railing, he continued to ask: "What is your wish? Zhao Fangye. You can tell the Buddha."
"Wish...I wish..." Zhao Fangye looked at him with his light eyes, tender and affectionate.
"Wait!!" Before Zhao Fangye could finish his words, Song Huaixi rushed over and covered his mouth with his hands, saying seriously, "You can't say it out loud! It won't work if you say it out loud! You have to make a wish with your heart so that the Bodhisattva can hear it."
With a light chuckle, Zhao Fangye took the person into his arms. Placing a kiss on his lips.
Looking at the person in front of him, Zhao Fangye hoped for the first time in his life that his feelings could reach God.
He wishes that he will be blessed with good health, that he will have a happy family and peace, and that he will see beautiful scenery wherever he looks.
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