Chapter 44: Calm Thoughts
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Feng Xue and Liu Jin were arranged in Lingxue Pavilion without any title and without any ceremony, but almost everyone inside and outside the palace believed that Feng Xue was the emperor's new favorite and was very likely to be the next candidate for the title of concubine. After all, Feng Xue was extremely beautiful, and everyone knew it, so such a result was not surprising.
Concubine Yun recovered from her illness and finally left Chuyun Palace, but this was obviously a trivial matter and no one took it seriously.
The emperor stayed overnight in the queen's bedroom and did not leave until the morning court. The palace maid who was cleaning found the bed was very messy, and the topic of the queen being spoiled spread again.
The male favorite, Mu Gongzi, was summoned by the emperor to serve him personally. It was said that they ate and slept together. The emperor also loved him very much. It was very likely that he would be promoted to a title and become the new concubine.
Although the evil concubine Situ Hongyu was banished to the cold palace, the emperor issued an imperial decree, asking the imperial physician to help her with her pregnancy, and asked Feng Ying to issue an order that no one was allowed to bully the master and servant again, otherwise they would be severely punished. This made everyone wonder whether the evil concubine could still be honored by her son.
Because of the emperor's various behaviors, the palace was very lively and all kinds of rumors were spreading. However, compared with the excitement of outsiders, the parties involved seemed unusually silent, and no one related to these topics mentioned anything about the rumors.
Three days had passed since Sang Zixin was fed the poison. During these three days, Qianhe Liyou had been observing Sang Zixin, but he found that there was no difference in this person. If there was anything different, it was that this poor little thing seemed very happy, less cautious, and happy as if he had found a treasure.
Was he really poisoned? Qian He Li You was very skeptical
"The Queen Mother Arrives"
Qian He Li You was there. He stood up after hearing the announcement and looked at the door, waiting for Luo Yu to come in.
"You'er." Luo Yu dismissed all the servants and came in alone. The first person he saw was Qianhe Liyou, with a hint of warmth in his eyes. But then he saw Sang Zixin standing beside him, and the warmth in his eyes faded away, returning to its cold and calm look.
Is this You'er's new favorite? It seems that Luoyu didn't give any evaluation in his mind.
"What's wrong?" Luo Yu seldom came to her on his own initiative, so she asked directly, and naturally moved forward and stood beside Luo Yu.
"It's okay. Do I have to come to see you only when I have something to do?" Luo Yu asked back with some dissatisfaction. Why did she ask him what was wrong? Couldn't he come to see her when he had nothing to do?
"Of course not, come and sit down." Qianhe Liyou naturally held Luo Yu's hand and led him to the couch beside him. Sang Zixin leaned over from behind and poured a cup of tea for Luo Yu.
"Empress Dowager, please have some tea." It was not the first time he had seen the Empress Dowager, but it was the first time he had felt the charm of this man at such a close distance. His charm was cold and distant, elegant and peaceful. Even with such a close contact, he felt that the distance between them was extremely far, like the comparison between stars and dust.
Luo Yu looked at Sang Zixin again. Although he didn't think there was anything special about this boy, he was so young, the right age for You'er.
Qianhe Liyou also noticed Luo Yu's eyes, as if he was evaluating something, but she didn't say anything, just looked at the two of them amusemently.
Luo Yu retracted his gaze, took a sip of tea elegantly, and then slowly said: "You'er, why are you so busy recently?" He wanted to ask You'er why she hadn't come to see him for several days, but he felt that it was not the right question to ask, so he changed his words temporarily.
"Not bad." In the past few days, apart from dealing with state affairs, she has been observing Sang Zixin. However, three days have passed and Sang Zixin still has not taken any action.
"" Hearing Qianhe Liyou's words, Luo Yu didn't know why he felt a little uncomfortable. Fortunately, she could say that she was not busy, but why didn't she go to see him when she was not busy? Or did she spend the time she said she was not busy on these people?
Yes, he is just her father. It is of course much better for her to be with these boys than with him. Besides, hasn't he always hoped to see You'er happy? Now that You'er has done this, why should he be sad?
"That's good. Don't let state affairs affect your health. Make sure to get enough rest." This is what he should say.
"I will. It's almost time for lunch. Let's eat together." Qianhe Liyou noticed that Luo Yu was in a bad mood, but he didn't know why, so he thought of asking him to stay and eat together. Maybe he would say something.
"good."
Qianhe Liyou winked at Sang Zixin, who responded with a yes and went out obediently to prepare lunch. Only Qianhe Liyou and Luo Yu were left in the room.
Qianhe Liyou took Luoyu's hand and pulled him closer across the tea table. He also leaned forward and looked at Luoyu with an exploratory look, "You are unhappy, why?"
"No." Luo Yu retorted instinctively, but his eyes dimmed a lot, staring blankly at his hand that was being held.
"Don't lie." Qian Heliyou's tone became heavier and his eyes became sharp.
"I didn't lie, it's just that You'er didn't come to see me, and I missed You'er." He thought, it's normal for a father to miss his daughter.
Qian Heli was stunned for a moment, but soon revealed a wicked smile, let go of Luo Yu's hand, and said jokingly: "Come and see me when you miss me in the future, don't be embarrassed."
"I don't want to disturb you from handling state affairs." Luo Yu said quietly. He has lived in this palace for more than twenty years, so how could he not know what the people in the harem should and should not do.
"It's okay." She always had very strange feelings towards Luo Yu. Some of the feelings were vague to her and she didn't know how to describe them. But she knew she liked the feeling of being with him.
"Is it really okay?" He was afraid that You'er would find him annoying. He was not like this before. He never cared about other people's opinions, and would never say such words, let alone have so many thoughts. Although the only exceptions were with You'er, he used to worry and care for her, but now there are many different things, and he even feels lonely and sad.
This is really weird.
"Trust me, don't doubt it."
"Your Majesty, lunch is ready." Sang Zixin came in with her attendants carrying lunch. After arranging everything, she stood quietly aside, waiting for the Emperor and the Queen Mother to eat.
The two sat down, but Qian Heliyou looked at Sang Zixin.
"The Emperor and the Empress Dowager are here. The Empress Dowager will accompany you for meals. You don't need me. I will serve you." He had been accompanying the Emperor for meals these days. This honor made him very uneasy, but when he thought that he had not much time left, he carefully enjoyed this little happiness.
"Sit down, don't make me say it a second time"
End of this chapter
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