Today's discovery left her deeply troubled.
If this is truly the world of Dream of the Red Chamber, then the Jia family mansion, the Grand View Garden, the Twelve Beauties of Jinling... all of these will exist in reality.
"Yun'er hasn't rested yet?" Yongzheng's voice came from behind. He was wearing a dark cloak, and there was a hint of weariness between his brows.
Lin Yun turned and bowed: "Why has Your Majesty come?"
Yongzheng reached out and stroked her cheek: "I noticed you looked strange during the banquet. Are you feeling unwell?"
Lin Yun shook her head and leaned against him, saying, "Your Majesty, I just... feel sorry for you. I heard that your wife passed away less than a year ago, leaving behind only a young daughter..."
Yongzheng sighed softly, "It is indeed a sad story." He paused, then continued, "But why did Yun'er suddenly propose bringing his daughter into the palace?"
Lin Yun tilted her head back, a sly glint in her eyes: "I've heard that child is exceptionally intelligent, and I'd like to find Hongyao and Zhaohua a playmate. Besides..."
She lowered her voice, "My surname is also Lin, and I always feel an inexplicable connection with the Lin family."
Yongzheng chuckled and pinched the tip of her nose: "You're always so kind-hearted."
He put his arm around her shoulder. "Since my beloved consort likes it, then so be it. However..."
His tone suddenly turned serious, "Lin Ruhai said you resemble his deceased wife, this matter..."
Lin Yun quickly interrupted, "There are so many people in the world who are similar. Your Majesty is the only one in my heart. Does Your Majesty not trust me?"
Emperor Yongzheng chuckled and leaned down to lightly peck her lips: "Of course I'm at ease."
Although Lin Ruhai was only in his forties, he looked much less handsome than I did, probably because his wife had passed away.
Sigh, he's a pitiful person too...
The sound of a night watchman's drum drifted from afar; the night was deep.
Looking at the myriad lights of Yangzhou, Lin Yun silently pondered: if she could truly meet Lin Daiyu, perhaps she could change the fate of this poor girl.
After all, in the book, she eventually died from exhaustion, which is truly heartbreaking.
"What are you thinking about?" Yongzheng asked softly.
Lin Yun snapped out of her thoughts and smiled gently, "I was thinking that I must try authentic Yangzhou fried rice tomorrow."
Emperor Yongzheng laughed heartily and took her hand: "Come, let's rest together. Tomorrow I have to meet with officials and salt merchants, so Yun'er can take the children to enjoy Yangzhou."
Inside the sleeping quarters, the candlelight flickered.
The two children slept soundly, completely unaware of the turmoil raging in their mother's heart.
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