Chapter 250 Let’s Stay Together Forever
In the quiet night, the sound was not loud but clear.
Liang An's fingertips trembled, and his voice changed a little: "What did you say?"
Yun Shu said, "I told the Queen that I will stick to my choice and stay with you forever."
Liang An said with difficulty: "But I am a eunuch, don't you despise me..."
Yun Shu asked, "Will you treat me badly?"
Liang An immediately said: "No..."
Yun Shu bit her lip and said, "Then why should I dislike it?"
"But…"
Yun Shu shook off his hand and pretended to be angry: "If you hesitate, then I'll leave."
Liang An hugged her: "I won't let you go."
The corners of Yun Shu's lips slowly curled up.
Liang An's tone was filled with inferiority, "Can I really be with you?"
Yun Shu hugged him back and gave a firm answer, "Yes."
The two hugged for a while, and Liang An couldn't help asking, "Can I kiss you?"
Yun Shu punched him.
*
The next morning.
Pei Tingyue felt much better. After Xiao Si left, she dismissed everyone and summoned Yun Shu into the hall.
Yun Shu was about to kneel, but Pei Tingyue stopped her. She pointed to the other side of the couch and said, "Sit."
Yunshu sat down.
Pei Tingyue asked: "When did it start?"
Yun Shu lowered her head and replied, "It was a long time ago. During the fifth year of Xining's reign, when he was on a southern tour, he was working outside the palace and brought me a golden hairpin. When I saw it, I realized his feelings for me. I was quite conflicted at the time, but after a while, I was certain. I wanted to be close to him, not out of greed or gratitude, nor for any other reason. I simply liked him."
Pei Tingyue was speechless and finally asked, "Have you thought it through?"
Yun Shu nodded solemnly: "I have made up my mind."
Pei Tingyue nodded: "In that case, I will no longer try to dissuade you. I just hope you can be happy. Liang An may have... but he has a good personality and is someone I can trust for life. I am relieved that you follow him."
Yun Shu stood up and kowtowed to her, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your help."
Pei Tingyue helped her up: "Silly girl, I lost my temper yesterday because I was afraid you would go the wrong way. Since you have made up your mind, are so determined, and the person you entrust is reliable, I will not stop you."
Yun Shu nodded with tears in her eyes.
Pei Tingyue took out a handkerchief and wiped her tears, saying distressedly, "Your parents will definitely not be happy when they find out. When mother comes, I'll discuss it with her. It will be much better if the Pei family comes forward to speak up."
Yun Shu choked up, "Thank you, Madam."
Pei Tingyue sighed, "What are you thanking me for? We, the master and servant, relied on each other to get through those difficult days. In my eyes, you are like family. I naturally hope that you are well."
Otherwise, she wouldn't have spent so much effort looking for someone to marry her, wanting her to leave the palace and enjoy life as a noble lady.
She truly treated Yunshu as a family member.
No one in this palace can compare to him, even Yun Zheng and Liang An are half a step behind him.
Yun Shu burst into tears again: "My Lady..."
Pei Tingyue patted her shoulder and comforted her, "Okay, don't cry. I asked the kitchen to make your favorite chicken soup and steamed buns this morning. Go and have breakfast."
Yunshu wiped away her tears and went to have dinner.
Pei Tingyue sat on the couch and thought seriously.
When palace maids and eunuchs lived together, there was a term in the palace called "Dui Shi".
The practice of having two wives has existed since the beginning of the dynasty. It was just a consolation for the poor, and there were not many people who were willing to do so. Therefore, when the dynasty was first established, those in power turned a blind eye to it and did not impose any restrictions.
By the time of the previous emperor, the practice of concubinage had intensified, completely changing its nature from consensual to forced. The eunuchs in charge of Concubine Li were particularly egregious, forcing the palace maids to become his concubinage partners, even marrying several beautiful women and robbing them. With him as their leader, the eunuchs under him became incredibly unbridled, and even the most beautiful palace maids lived in fear.
It was not until Xie Chen ascended the throne and Empress Zhangyi took control that this kind of practice was completely eradicated in the palace, and no eunuch dared to act presumptuously anymore.
Although there was no explicit order to prohibit it, it was known to everyone in the palace that they were not allowed to marry.
Thinking of this, Pei Tingyue felt a little headache.
If Yunshu and Liang An were together, the palace servants of Chengning Palace wouldn't say anything. But if it continued for a long time, if the palace servants of other palaces found out...
I'm afraid there will be another wave of trouble in the palace.
If I use this reason to criticize the two people, I'm afraid...
Pei Tingyue took a deep breath.
This matter requires caution. She needs to prepare for the future, so it would be better for her to inform Xie Chen first and discuss what to do.
*
In the evening, Pei Tingyue prepared snacks and was planning to take Xiao Si to Chengming Palace for dinner when he returned.
Who knew that the father and son came in together.
Pei Tingyue smiled and asked, "The Emperor is here?"
Xie Chen put Xiao Si down and walked closer: "Well, I've finished dealing with the government affairs for today, so I came to see you. Are you feeling unwell?"
Pei Tingyue said gently, "I have taken the medicine to maintain my pregnancy, Your Majesty, don't worry too much."
Xie Chen didn't say anything, but there was an indelible worry in his eyes.
Pei Tingyue continued to comfort him: "Zhaoyang is much more obedient than Yuzhou. My waist is not very sore, and I don't have morning sickness."
Xie Chen hummed and rubbed her waist.
On the other hand, Xiao Si, who was standing nearby, felt very guilty after understanding what was said. He clenched his fists and said angrily, "How could Zhou Zhou be so mean!"
Pei Tingyue: “…”
I was so busy comforting the older one that I forgot about the younger one.
She smiled softly, pulled Xiao Si over, and explained, "It's not that Zhou Zhou is bad. It was normal for mother to react that way back then. It's not like that now because my sister is very well behaved."
Xiao Si nodded in confusion and repeated, "Good sister."
Pei Tingyue patted his head and said, "You must be tired after a long day of school. Let's eat some cakes."
She opened the food box she had prepared, took out the Ruyi cake, and handed a piece to Xiao Si.
Xiao Si is very happy.
He hadn't eaten Ruyi Cake in a long time. He used to have one piece a day, but every morning he would leave it next to his mother to apologize to his sister.
I hope that when my sister comes out, she won’t hate him because of his words “my sister is bad”.
Xiao Si smiled chuckled and then started eating in small bites.
Seeing this, Pei Tingyue's smile grew even wider. He picked up another piece and fed it to Xie Chen, who ate it with great gratitude.
Inside the hall is a picture of a happy family of three.
*
After having dinner and settling Xiao Si to bed, Pei Tingyue went to take a bath.
Because she had something to discuss, she came out after a quick wash.
As soon as I entered the back hall, I saw that tall figure...
sneaking?
He wasn't acting sneakily, but he did feel guilty. He was rummaging here and looking there, looking very flustered.
Pei Tingyue stood at the door of the palace and watched with a smile for a while. She naturally knew why he was like this.
But...
Let's deal with the important matters first. She coughed twice and walked in.
Xie Chen heard the noise and pretended to be calm, "You're back."
Pei Tingyue originally wanted to tell him directly about Yun Shu and Liang An, but seeing him pretending, she felt amused and wanted to tease him, "What is the emperor doing?"
Xie Chen acted as if nothing had happened, "I ate too much, I need to digest it."
Pei Tingyue nodded in understanding, and then couldn't help herself and said with a smile, "I thought the emperor regretted it and was looking for that purse, the jade pendant, the painting, the nightgown, etc. ~"
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Xie Chen's expression froze, and then he smiled helplessly.
"I…"
He didn't explain the reason for a long time, and finally went to Pei Tingyue and said, "Yueyue, where are my things?"
Pei Tingyue looked around, bewildered. "The Emperor's things? What things? Did the Emperor leave something in my palace?"
Xie Chen placed his head on her shoulder and rubbed it gently, "Yueyue..."
Pei Tingyue blew a breath at him and asked softly, "Did the emperor lose anything?"
"Lost." Xie Chen looked at her closely, his eyes sweeping over her sparkling peach blossom eyes, her beautiful and moist lips, and even the fine hairs on her face were clearly visible. His heart was filled with warmth, "I lost my heart."
Pei Tingyue raised her eyebrows slightly: "Then I will have no way to return it. After all, I have to hold on to the emperor's heart."
Xie Chen said, "I don't want the heart, I just want the purse, jade pendant, painting, pajamas and these."
Pei Tingyue smiled and stopped teasing him. "Let's talk about this later. Now I have something serious to tell the emperor."
She stopped smiling and looked serious.
Xie Chen stood up, took her to the bed and sat down, and asked softly, "What's the matter?"
Pei Tingyue lowered her head: "Yunshu in your palace has someone she likes."
Xie Chen nodded slowly: "So that's what you're talking about. Do you want her to get married? To which gentleman?"
He knew about arranging a husband for Yunshu.
It’s just that there was no movement in the past few years, but I didn’t expect there would be news now.
Pei Tingyue shook her head and whispered, "The person she likes is not the young talent of the previous dynasty. The person she likes is in my concubine's palace."
Xie Chen frowned and thought carefully, "Liang An?"
Pei Tingyue nodded silently.
Xie Chen also became serious.
This matter is neither big nor small.
It is a trivial matter for a palace maid and a eunuch to have sex together, but it involves Tingyue. If someone with ulterior motives finds out and takes advantage of it, it will be a big deal.
Xie Chen made a decision quickly and summoned the two men into the hall.
Liang Yao was waiting at the door of the main hall. He was shocked to see his unfilial son holding Yun Shu's hand and walking in.
This, this, this…
Holding a girl's hand for no reason, what is this unfilial son doing!
Liang Yao widened his eyes and followed him in quietly.
The three of them knelt together in front of the emperor and his concubine.
Liang Yao was at a loss: "Your Majesty, this..."
Seeing him like this, Xie Chen understood what was going on and said calmly, "It seems you don't know about your godson and Yun Shu yet."
Liang Yao suddenly looked at Yun Shu and Liang An.
Liang An replied, "The golden begonia tassel hairpin that godfather gave me, I gave to Yunshu."
Last night, when Liang Yao had some free time, he gave the hairpin to Liang An and asked him to keep it and give it to the woman he liked in the future.
Now that Liang An said this, his meaning was very clear.
It was not until now that Liang Yao figured out the reason why his rebellious son had gone to the Imperial Concubine.
At that time, he asked his son if he fell in love with the little palace maid. His unfilial son said no. He took it seriously and didn't care about it afterwards.
He didn't expect that this unfilial son was lying to him!
Liang Yao glanced at the two people holding hands and asked, "When did this happen?"
Liang An whispered, "I'll tell Dad later."
Liang Yao only then realized the current situation. He was suddenly shocked and bowed to the emperor and concubine, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, these two are young and bold. They don't know the seriousness of this matter. Please forgive them."
Liang An and Yun Shu also knelt down.
Xie Chen reached out and tapped Yun Shu, then asked in a deep voice, "Do you really want to be with Liang An?"
Yun Shu knelt straight, glanced at Liang An, nodded and said, "This servant really wants to be with Liang An."
Xie Chen asked again: "How about I grant you a marriage?"
He is the one who arranges the marriage, so there is no need to worry even if someone causes trouble in the future, you can just move him out.
Who dares to challenge his decision?
Unexpectedly, Yun Shu said, "I don't want to."
Everyone in the hall was shocked.
Liang An looked at her, his eyes dimming gradually.
It turned out that it was really his extravagant hope.
Even Pei Tingyue was a little surprised.
Xie Chen gave her a look, signaling her to calm down, and continued to ask, "Why don't you want to?"
Yun Shu tried to keep her voice calm, "Because I know that this kind of thing has always been despised in the palace. If the emperor grants the marriage, wouldn't everyone in the palace know about it? I don't want to bring shame to the queen, so I refuse."
After saying this, she prostrated herself on the ground.
In a short period of time, Liang An's eyes darkened and brightened, and his mood fluctuated violently.
After hearing this, he let out a faint breath.
Pei Tingyue's eyes were red. She stood up and said, "Do you think you will hide this for the rest of your life just for me?"
Yun Shu looked at her firmly, "Don't even mention hiding anything. Even if you ask me to go through fire and water for you, my lady, what does that matter? I don't ask to marry him, but just being together every day is good enough."
She nudged Liang An's arm: "Is that so?"
Liang An came back to his senses and said, "I don't want to bring shame to the Empress and the young prince. I will be satisfied if I can see her every day."
Pei Tingyue turned her face away, holding back her tears, "No, I'd rather give up this face, as long as you can be fine."
Xie Chen pulled her to sit down, and after soothing her emotions, he said to the two of them, "I have granted you an imperial decree, which is considered to be a public order. Keep it well. If anyone uses it to cause trouble in the future, you can take it out. Since you don't want to get married, then don't leave the palace for the wedding. Each of you should do your own thing. If you change your mind in a few years, we can talk about it later."
The two of them kowtowed to express their gratitude.
Liang Yao also kowtowed to express his gratitude.
I felt extremely emotional.
This guy actually found him a daughter-in-law without any notice. It's really surprising and exciting.
Xie Chen waved his hand and asked them to leave.
After they left, he comforted Pei Tingyue in a gentle voice: "Why are you so sad?"
Pei Tingyue frowned and said, "I can't let them suffer like this for the rest of their lives just because of me."
Xie Chen slowly smoothed her brows and held her hand again.
"I know. But now they are both determined. They are unwilling to get married even if you ask them to. So why force them?
How about I issue an order to clear out a clean and spacious room in the waste house behind Chengning Palace, buy all the necessary furniture, and give it to these two people to live in. This is actually a win-win solution. Otherwise, you will be sad if that girl suddenly leaves the palace."
Pei Tingyue thought about it and felt that what he said made sense.
That's also good.
When everything is settled, she wants to give them a grand wedding.
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