Chapter 586 I think I've seen him somewhere
The emperor slowed down his pace, his footsteps becoming much lighter, as he walked towards the Buddhist hall.
The window of the Buddhist hall was open, and the empress dowager was standing in front of the window, looking dazed and infatuated.
The emperor looked out the window, but the moonlight was blocked by dark clouds. It was pitch black outside and he could not see anything.
The wind was strong, blowing the empress dowager's hair and clothes.
The emperor hurried over and closed the window.
"Mother, it's cold, don't catch a cold." The emperor said softly.
The window was closed, and the Queen Mother stared at it in a daze.
"Mother, let me help you sit down." said the emperor.
The Queen Mother was very obedient and was helped to sit down.
The Emperor sat down beside her.
"Mother, the day after tomorrow is New Year's Eve. In a blink of an eye, another year has passed."
"Does your Majesty remember New Year's Eve many years ago? After the palace banquet, we sat together for a midnight snack. Madam Chu is a great cook, and her Red Plum Pearl Fragrance is my favorite."
"Every New Year's Eve, this dish is served as a midnight snack. My mother always remembers my preferences. I always remember how good my mother is to me."
The emperor kept talking about old things.
Perhaps because he is old, he often thinks back to the past.
However, he didn't want to think about Zhao Yulan. The only good memories left were those with the Queen Mother.
Talking about those old things, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
The Queen Mother stared blankly ahead, without any reaction to his words.
The emperor felt that the empress dowager's dementia seemed to be getting worse.
He felt complicated, thinking this was the best outcome, but also a little regretful.
The Queen Mother could not understand what he said and could not respond.
The emperor sighed softly.
"Mother, I'm going back. You should get some rest early."
The emperor walked to the door, asked Nanny Chu to go in and serve him, and then he walked out.
Aunt Chu walked into the Buddhist temple: "Your Majesty..."
Nanny Chu's face showed an expression of lingering fear. She was scared to death just now.
"Little Ayue, don't be afraid." The Queen Mother was no longer as foolish as before. Instead, she blinked and said playfully, "Aqing is quick to react. I acted well. He won't find out."
A Qing heard footsteps and quickly decided to leave through the window.
The window opened, and just as A Qing left, the emperor arrived.
It was a bit thrilling indeed.
Fortunately, there was no harm.
She has been a fool for decades and can play the role of a fool with ease.
"The palace banquet was so lively, and so many people were fawning over him, yet he chose to go to my palace's Buddhist temple. How annoying."
"Sorry to bother me and A Qing reminiscing about the past. It's so annoying. You keep rambling on and on."
"I don't know when I will be able to see my beloved grandson again." The Queen Mother was very distressed.
Nanny Chu was stunned.
A Qing?
The Queen Mother said that the person who just came was A Qing?
That noble person turned out to be the little prince?
The little prince is still alive?!
"Your Majesty..."
The Queen Mother knew what she was going to ask and nodded.
"Little Ayue, I have found my beloved grandson." The Queen Mother said with a smile, her eyes full of joy. Even though her face was old, she looked very lively.
Nanny Chu's eyes suddenly turned red.
"That's great! That's great!" Nanny Chu said repeatedly.
The empress dowager's beloved grandson is still alive. After so many years of suffering, she finally has something good happen to her.
The Queen Mother smiled and said, "Yes, that's great."
My good grandson grew up, got married, and had several children.
She would pray for them more and hope that her grandson and his family would be safe and sound.
…
Wei Qing returned to the palace banquet and sat down in his seat.
Then he looked at his wife.
Wei Qing's eyes revealed the message "everything is going well". Tang Li nodded and breathed a sigh of relief.
When the emperor just left, she was really worried, but fortunately nothing happened.
The emperor's seat was vacant and the palace banquet was coming to an end.
Tang Li handed a glass of wine to Wei Qing, and Wei Qing drank it.
After sitting for a while, the palace banquet ended and the participants left one after another.
Tang Li took Wei Qing's hand and they left together, just in time to meet Zhao Shu and Jin Se who were about to leave.
Zhao Shu's eyes fell on Tang Li's hand holding Wei Qing's. His expression was unexpected for a moment, but it disappeared in a flash, and he smiled at Wei Qing.
"Lord Wu."
"Meet King Rui."
Their eyes met, and there was a hint of tension.
Zhao Shu's gaze towards Tang Li was blocked by Wei Qing, who almost hugged the person in his arms and walked away.
Zhao Shu looked at their backs and his expression turned cold.
Wu Yu can be said to be very proud of himself.
Wu Yu had a conflict with the eldest princess, and logically he should have been put to death without a burial place. However, he actually found out that the eldest princess was plotting a rebellion and overthrew her. Because of this, he gained the trust of his father and was regarded as a close minister by his father.
The better Wu Yu lives, the more Zhao Shu hates him!
Zhao Shu couldn't help but wonder what would happen if he married Tang Li...
"Your Highness." Jinse spoke, interrupting Zhao Shu's reverie.
She didn't know what Zhao Shu was thinking, but she thought of one thing: "Your Majesty, I always feel that Wu Yu looks familiar. I seem to have seen him somewhere before..."
Where have you seen it before?
I can’t remember it at the moment.
…
Tang Li and Wei Qing returned to the Marquis' Mansion.
It's very late.
After washing up, they went to bed.
Lying on the bed, Wei Qing talked about his meeting with the Queen Mother.
"The Queen Mother has aged a lot." Wei Qing hugged her, buried his head in her neck, and said in a muffled tone, "The Queen Mother was poisoned because she found out that the Xiao family was framed, and she wanted the Emperor to overturn the verdict."
"The Empress Dowager never imagined that the Emperor was also involved in this case, and might even be the mastermind behind it."
"If we had handed the evidence we found to the emperor, I'm afraid the same thing would have happened."
Tangli patted his back gently to comfort him.
Her husband actually just wanted to vent his emotions, and only in front of her would he reveal his true thoughts and show his vulnerable side.
She just needs to accompany him and tell him that she is there.
Wei Qing held her for a while and told her about his troubles, and she indeed felt much better.
His furry head rubbed against her neck.
"Wife, I am very happy to see the Queen Mother. One day, the Xiao family will be cleared of the false accusations, and we will be reunited as a family."
Tangli nodded: "There will definitely be such a day."
Wei Qing put his arm around her waist, not wanting to let her go, and placed a kiss on her forehead.
"Wife, go to sleep."
…
In the blink of an eye, it was New Year's Eve.
The children were at home, all dressed in new clothes.
The clothes were sent from Zhiyun Tower and prepared by Tan Niang herself.
The clothes fit the kids well.
Xu Jue and Wei Ziang were wearing the same style of long robes, which did not make them look bulky at all. Instead, they showed off their handsome features and had a sense of elegance and nobility.
Wei Ziyi wore a blue long coat, which made him look more playful and lively.
Sanbao is wearing a pink jacket and skirt, which makes her little face look chubby and cute.
The two babies also had new clothes. They were so densely dressed, wrapped in white cotton-padded jackets, that they looked like two glutinous rice dumplings, with only their chubby little faces showing. They lay in their cribs, and it was difficult for them to turn over.
Tang Li looked at the four children lined up in a row, and then at the two little babies struggling to turn over on the bed, and felt a sense of satisfaction in his heart.
"Madam, Master Bai is here." The servant reported.
"Brother Bai?!" Tang Li was very surprised when he heard this name.
Bai Muyang's business is getting bigger and bigger, and it is said that it has even spread to Da Qi.
Over the past year, he has been traveling all over the country, and Tangli hasn't seen him for a long time.
Tang Li asked the wet nurse to take care of the two babies, and then he got up and walked out.
When Tang Li arrived at the gate, he saw more than twenty boxes on the ground. A white figure was directing the servants to unload the boxes, which meant that the twenty boxes on the ground were not all!
"Brother Bai." Tang Li called out.
The white figure turned around, with delicate features and a gentle demeanor. It was indeed Bai Muyang.
Bai Muyang hasn't changed much, except that his skin is a little darker, but it's a healthy dark and doesn't affect his appearance at all.
Bai Muyang also stared at Tangli with an extremely gentle expression.
"Brother Bai, why did you bring so many boxes?" Tang Li said as he looked at the things.
"This is a gift for you and the babies. You're welcome." The voice came from another direction.
Huo Ju appeared out of nowhere and spoke very generously, as if the box was a gift from him, without any hesitation.
"These are all food and daily necessities for you, your brother-in-law, and the children. Not a penny is much." Bai Muyang said with a smile.
Bai Muyang traveled all over the country and saw a lot of good things. Thinking of his sister, he always wanted to bring some for her. Over time, he had so many boxes.
Huo Ju hooked his arm around Bai Muyang's shoulder and walked into the Marquis' Mansion.
Along the way, Huo Ju followed him like a shadow.
Ever since Gu Huaijin found a lover, he has been alone and helpless.
Now that Bai Muyang is back, he is finally not alone anymore. There is someone who shares his loneliness.
Huo Ju was in a particularly good mood.
As a result, Tan Niang from Zhiyun Tower sent a message saying that she had made new clothes for Mr. Bai and asked him to go and pick them up.
Bai Muyang stayed in the Marquis' Mansion for half a day and then went to Zhiyun Tower.
Huo Ju: “…”
Huo Ju suddenly wanted to change his name to Huo Gou. He was not a happy little pony at all, but a lonely single dog!
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