Chapter 2022 [Shangxie] I don’t want to leave the palace
Since he was no longer so busy, Chang Sun Chi spent most of his time with Xia Fuyi.
He slowly taught her how to play Go, how to taste tea, and how to act cleverly in front of the governess. They drank together, strolled around the palace as if it were a garden, and read storytellers' books that came in from outside the palace. Most of them were about romantic love stories, and the two people with different styles could still read with great interest together.
Apart from these times, Changsun Chi still had to attend court every day. When he occasionally spent some time working in the imperial study, Xia Fuyi would take the new palace maid Fu Yan to play together.
One day, as if suddenly remembering something, Xia Fuyi finally remembered to ask,
"How do you write your name?"
Fu Yan, who was carrying snacks, stopped in front of her, lowered her head slightly, and said slowly, word by word,
"The smoke of the fireworks."
The noble man in her mind squinted his eyes and smiled at her.
"Looking closely, there are some similarities. It can be considered fate."
Although his voice was a smile, it felt strangely cold in his ears. Then he heard the voice say,
"Change your name. From now on, your name is Fuyan, the "Fu" of "Fuqu" and the "Yan" of "Yan"."
"May this name bring you good luck."
The man's last words with a smile slowly disappeared in his mind, and what he saw before him was Xia Fuyi's stunned expression.
It was as if he was looking through her at another person, and those beautiful dark eyes revealed some complex and depressed emotions.
She looked away and said "oh" unconsciously.
"It's a good name."
Then she waved her hand.
"Here's a stack of snacks for you."
From then on, she seemed to treat this palace maid a little differently.
It doesn't feel like he's treating a servant, but more like he's treating a good friend.
When she was free, she always took Fu Yan to visit the garden, and Fu Yan became the one who kept her out for exercise while she was studying. On weekdays, Xia Fuyi always remembered to leave some precious snacks and fruits for Fu Yan, and often rewarded her with silver.
There was even one time when Xia Fuyi was visiting the palace, looking at the high palace walls, and suddenly asked,
"Do you want to leave the palace?"
Fu Yan was slightly startled, and then immediately glanced at her alertly. This glance was so fast that Xia Fuyi didn't notice it. Then she heard Fu Yan's low voice,
"I don't want to leave the palace."
The voice was small, but the tone was firm.
Xia Fuyi didn't seem to expect this answer. After a moment, she turned around and looked at her in surprise, her eyes full of doubts.
"Why?"
Fu Yan smiled, suppressing the anger that was about to surge in her eyes.
"I am the only daughter in my family, and I have several elderly parents to support. If it weren't for the high salary in the palace, I wouldn't be able to support my family. Apart from staying in the palace, I have no other place to go."
She said this in a humble voice, but her heart was clearly saying the exact opposite.
Why should I leave the palace? Why should I leave the palace?! I've spent so many lonely nights with the Emperor in the Purple Palace. The Regent said that even this small bond was enough for me to become a concubine! Not only did you interfere and ruin this incredibly valuable marriage, but you're actually trying to kick me out of the palace?!
Fu Yan let out a sharp and exasperated roar in her heart, but she had to endure and maintain a respectful expression on her face. This tearing made her face a little distorted.
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