Chapter 1350: Late Love
Lianyi was a little surprised. With Xin Yuan's noble status, he should have a long and happy life, if not a long life. How could he have a short life?
In order to verify it, Lianyi went to the palace on purpose. When she came back, she had an indescribable expression on her face. She felt that Xin Yuan was really asking for death. Since it was his own choice, he would have to finish it even if he had to kneel.
Because when she went there, Xin Yuan was actually in the palace where Gu Die'er had lived before. Everything there was arranged as it was before, even the palace maids and eunuchs who served him were the same people, and the one who served him tea was Lancao.
Xin Yuan picked up the teacup and took a sip before asking:
"Is this Concubine Jing's favorite tea?"
Lancao replied respectfully:
"Yes, Concubine Jing doesn't like strong tea. She said she can't sleep at night after drinking it, so she prefers to drink jasmine tea, saying it is light."
"What does she do on a daily basis?"
Lancao said without hesitation:
"Her Majesty likes quietness. She usually does some embroidery, calligraphy, and painting. The picture of cattail flowers basking in the sun on the wall was painted by Her Majesty herself. She was very satisfied with it and asked me to frame it and hang it up."
Xin Yuan looked at the tabby cat in the painting that was basking in the sun comfortably, and seemed to be able to sense Gu Dieer's mood at that time.
"Have any of Concubine Jing's embroidery been preserved?"
"this"
Lancao just said one word and couldn't continue.
"Just say it straight, don't be so hesitant."
Xin Yuan said somewhat displeased.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I used to make some underwear for babies, and even embroidered small purses and tiger-head shoes. But since I learned that I was no longer able to bear children, I burned all those small clothes, and I have never touched an embroidery needle since then."
After saying this, Lancao knelt down on the ground.
Anyone could hear that Concubine Jing was feeling resentful.
After hearing this, Xin Yuan just felt depressed. It turned out that Gu Die'er was not as blameless as she appeared to be. She was just venting it in another way.
The air in the room seemed to be still. After about an incense stick of time, Xin Yuan asked again:
"What does Princess Jing like to do after that?"
"The queen likes to sit in the back garden the most. She says it's bright and spacious there."
Only then did Lancao look up and replied.
"Take me to the back garden and sit down."
Xin Yuan ordered.
"Yes, Your Majesty, this way please."
Lancao immediately stood up and led the emperor to the back garden.
"The Queen always sits in this pavilion."
After leading people into the small octagonal pavilion, Lancao retreated.
There is a rocking chair in the pavilion, where Gu Dieer often sits. There is also an incense burner on the stone table next to it, which should be an item for daily use.
Xin Yuan sat in the rocking chair for a while, enjoying a moment of peace, and then returned to the imperial study to read the memorials.
It was not until the emperor left that Lancao put away the respectful look on her face. After closing the palace door, she whispered:
"This guy is really mean. He didn't cherish her when she was by his side. Now that the lady is dead, he pretends to be deeply in love with her. I don't know who he is acting for."
Lianyi, who was hiding in the dark, listened to Lancao's complaints and smiled. She felt that what Lancao said was right. The belated affection was cheaper than grass.
Xin Yuan was a diligent emperor, but he was unwilling to give up power, so he was the only one who was tired. All the affairs of the country, big or small, had to wait for his decision. One can imagine how heavy his workload was. In addition, the affectionate personality he gave himself made his body always in a state of overdraft. Over time, his health became worse and worse, and his lifespan was naturally affected.
When Xin Yuan turned fifty, his life was already coming to an end. He knew that he didn't have much time left, so he issued an edict early to have his legitimate son ascend the throne and proclaimed himself the emperor emeritus. After seeing his son firmly established in the position, he completely let go of everything.
In his last days, he still went to the palace of Concubine Jing Gu Die'er. Only there did he feel at peace.
After the Empress Dowager received the news from the eunuch, her expression did not change at all. She could not afford to argue with a dead person. She had been accustomed to the Grand Emperor's behavior over the years, so she was not surprised or angry at all.
It was not until Eunuch Su came in person to deliver the news that the emperor had passed away that she put down the teacup in her hand. Orders came out from Ci'an Palace one after another. This time it was a national mourning.
The moment Xin Yuan died, he recovered his memory and cultivation of the ninth heaven. Then he touched the red line in his hand and seemed to sense something as he cast his gaze towards a mansion in Fengmi City, which was far away in the border town.
There he saw Gu Dieer, who was still charming as ever. She was being supported by a tall young man, and the two were talking about the younger generation studying in private schools.
After a while, two or three little kids came skipping into the yard with backpacks on their backs. They ran over and hugged Gu Dieer's legs, and started to act coquettishly and cutely, wanting to ask for candy.
Gu Die'er touched the little ones' heads lovingly and agreed to their request with a smile. The little kids immediately held hands, pulled their clothes, and surrounded their grandmother to go to the inner hall. They slowed down only after being scolded by the young man.
After sending away all the grandchildren, a man who was over fifty years old and still in good spirits came into the yard carrying a bag of snacks. He avoided his son and stuffed the snacks in his hand to his old wife Gu Dieer as if he was presenting a treasure.
Gu Die'er did not refuse. She opened the paper wrapping the snack and took out two pieces. She gave one to her husband and enjoyed the other piece for herself. The old couple happily finished the snacks and went for a walk together.
Xin Yuan suddenly felt a little depressed when he saw this scene. Just when he was about to do something to vent his anger, Lianyi suddenly appeared beside him, cupped his hands and said:
"Son of Heaven, your training in this life has come to an end. Let us return to the Ninth Heaven together!"
Xin Yuan did not move, but said with a sullen face:
"Fairy of Marriage, why did it happen? My red thread was clearly connected to her, why did it end up like this?"
Lian Yi glanced at the other party, and then spoke:
“My red string can only point out your destined person, but I cannot influence whether the two of you can be in harmony with each other.
You were reincarnated as a prince. In order to stabilize your kingdom, your purpose in getting close to your original body was not pure. Moreover, when the other party repeatedly hinted that she had no interest in you, not only did you not try to win the heart of the beauty, but you used an imperial edict to carry her into the East Palace. Which woman would like to be forced?
After she entered your backyard, you didn't show Gu Die'er how much you loved her. She was just like all the women in your backyard. She just needed to behave herself.
As for the fact that Gu Die'er has no children, although this was partly the work of the Crown Princess at the time, it was also Gu Die'er's own wish. She didn't want to have a child with you because she knew very well that her child would not be favored and would become a foil or stepping stone for others in the future because of her mother, who was born into a merchant family."
At this time, Xin Yuan's fists were clenched.
My dears, I accompanied dad to the hospital for a physical checkup today, so I can only give you three chapters. I hope you will accept them. See you tomorrow!
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