Chapter 887 Emperor Yongle (4)
Empress Xian De smiled and shook her head: "Have you ever seen him treat anyone particularly well?"
Shen Miao was stunned.
Empress Xian De had already started talking to herself again: "Jing Xing and the Emperor appear to be different people, but in fact, they are the same as brothers. The Emperor appears to be cold, and his temperament is also cold. Jing Xing appears to be gentle and easy to talk to, but in fact, his temperament is also cold. He probably knows that his status is special, and he shouldn't desire things that he shouldn't desire." She looked at Shen Miao and smiled: "I think Jing Xing has also told you his secret, so this is not a secret anymore."
"Such a young child has had to hide his true self from a young age, whether it's his identity or his emotions. His self-control has gradually developed, but his heart has also become hardened. This is a good thing for the royal family, but not for him. I have always thought that if Jingxing had been like the emperor, his life would have been a real loss. Fortunately, he is luckier than the emperor and met you."
Shen Miao listened to Empress Xian De's words, feeling somewhat hesitant. In the brief time she had spent with her, Empress Xian De had a personality that made people like her almost instantly. Unlike Chang Zai Qing, who deliberately tried to please her, Empress Xian De was the kind of person who was subtle and gentle, making people feel completely comfortable. She seemed to live a very real life, not even like a woman in the harem.
But what did she mean when she said Xie Jingxing was luckier than Emperor Yongle?
This was too difficult to answer, Shen Miao could only listen quietly without saying anything.
"His Majesty has a deep trust in Jingxing," Empress Xian De said. "He hopes Jingxing can live a comfortable and happy life, but he also doesn't want Jingxing to change his original intention because of greed for a comfortable life. His Majesty has suffered a lot. If his Majesty hurts you because of this, you must not blame him."
Shen Miao smiled faintly: "Your Majesty, whatever decision you make, this humble subject has no right to blame. However," she looked at Empress Xian De: "Does Your Majesty have anything to say to this humble subject?"
Empress Xian De smiled and sighed, "When I first saw you just now, I felt a sense of familiarity with you. You are a smart girl, I know, but smart people tend to see things as fatal. If you don't untie the knot yourself, the knot in your heart will never be untied again."
Shen Miao frowned slightly, she vaguely felt that there was something behind Empress Xian De’s words.
"Your Majesty values Jingxing very much. Although His Majesty agreed to Jingxing marrying, he is ultimately unhappy. Jingxing naturally has ways to resist His Majesty's decision, but you are different. You are a girl from Mingqi, and in Daliang, there are always many restrictions." Empress Xian De said: "I like you very much, but I am also His Majesty's wife. I cannot change His Majesty's decision. I just hope you can feel more comfortable."
Shen Miao said, “Your Majesty, is there anything you want to do?”
Just as Empress Xian De was about to speak, a charming female voice came from behind her, saying, "Sister, you are in a good mood today and have come to visit the Imperial Garden as well."
Shen Miao and Empress Xian turned their heads and saw a woman in palace attire emerge from a small corridor at the other end of the garden, escorted by several palace servants. This woman was dressed in a silver, vermilion, purple, and gold garland with a hundred phoenixes, and a crown of agate, jade, and silver flowers. It was already the height of spring, but her attire was even more flamboyant than it was in spring. As they approached, they realized that this woman was also beautiful, but perhaps it was her flamboyant attire that made her appear a bit frivolous.
She came over and saluted Empress Xian De in a charming manner, but she looked a little nonchalant, as if she did not take Empress Xian De seriously.
"Oh, it turns out to be Concubine Jing's younger sister." Empress Xian De responded indifferently.
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