Outside Yong'an Hall.
Holding an oil-paper umbrella and dressed in a blue-green shirt, Yue Qingyin appeared even more serene and detached in the misty rain.
Zhou Anyuan came out of the hall and said with a smile, "Your Highness, His Majesty is extremely busy today and is afraid he will not be able to find time to see you. Your Highness, please go back."
Yue Qingyin was not discouraged at all. She smiled, her face serene and elegant, and her tone was extremely gentle.
"This rainy day is perfect. The Empress Dowager often says that His Majesty loves misty and rainy weather the most. He used to enjoy walking in the rain. I even said that His Majesty now possesses the whole world, and I was afraid he would not like this misty and rainy atmosphere anymore. The Empress Dowager said no, and now it seems that I was right. Since His Majesty is busy, then I will take my leave."
No sooner had the words been spoken than Jun Zhe's voice rang out.
"Did the Empress Dowager say this?"
Yue Qingyin's heart skipped a beat, followed by a surge of joy. "Exactly!"
Jun Zhe's face was momentarily lost in memories.
Yue Qingyin waited quietly, not daring to disturb him in the slightest. What she wanted was Jun Zhe's filial piety. As long as Jun Zhe had feelings for the Empress Dowager and was willing to recall the happy days of the past, then her move would work. She silently counted her heartbeats.
When she was about to collapse, she heard Jun Zhe say, "Zhou Anyuan, prepare an umbrella, I want to go for a walk outside."
Zhou Anyuan was not surprised by Jun Zhe's choice. His Majesty was young and although he was occasionally rebellious, he only acted this way when it involved the Empress. At other times, he was truly obedient to the Empress Dowager.
However, His Majesty has just recovered from a serious illness, and yet he has made such an invitation. This can only mean that either the Empress Dowager does not cherish His Majesty, or Consort Yue is too eager for quick success and instant benefits, only thinking about finding an excuse to get close to His Majesty and gain favor.
With this in mind, Zhou Anyuan still ordered someone to fetch an umbrella, and then went in himself to prepare clothes for Jun Zhe. After everything was ready, Jun Zhe held the umbrella, and the group walked slowly in the misty rain towards Xiankun Palace.
Yue Qingyin was overjoyed and hurriedly followed behind for a while. Seeing that Jun Zhe did not tell her to leave, she was even happier. However, as she saw that they were heading towards Xiankun Palace, she couldn't help but panic. The Empress was currently in the Empress Dowager's Palace, and she didn't know what punishment she was receiving. If His Majesty went there, wouldn't things be ruined?
She quickly said, "Your Majesty, I just came from the Empress Dowager's place. She said she was sleepy at the time, and I'm afraid she's asleep now."
Jun Zhe stopped in his tracks, surprised, and asked, "Why are you following me?"
Yue Qingyin: "..."
She felt a dull pain in her chest, as if she had been shot with an arrow. The smile on her face gradually faded, and she forced a smile and said, "Your Majesty, I have always been with you. The Empress Dowager said that I should accompany Your Majesty for a walk."
"I don't need anyone to accompany me. Didn't the Empress Dowager tell you that I never like having strangers with me in this kind of weather?"
Jun Zhe's tone wasn't harsh, but it left no room for argument. Yue Qingyin felt a tightness in her chest. A stranger? She felt utterly ashamed, as if she were the only superfluous person in the world. Suppressing her frustration and resentment, she said sullenly:
"Yes! I take my leave!"
She bowed, but Jun Zhe never said "Rise." When she finally mustered the courage to do so, she saw that Jun Zhe had already walked away.
She stood up, feeling a deep sense of loss.
Although the Emperor is only ten years old, he is much more difficult to deal with than Prince Anxian. At least when I conquered Prince Anxian, although it was also difficult, my girlish methods worked. But with the Emperor, he is a solid block, and I can't find a way out. Or rather, the Emperor's heart has been given entirely to the Empress, and there is no room left for anyone else.
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