Chapter 69 I made Mr. feel wronged
As a result, the next day, Xiao Zhinian was arrested by Empress Dowager Liang and reprimanded. When he returned, his face was as black as if covered with a layer of charcoal, and he went to Shen Zhejiang to complain in a rage.
By the way, Aunt Lan and Liubao were locked outside the palace.
As soon as Xiao Zhinian entered the inner hall, he immediately threw the emperor's etiquette behind his mind, threw himself on the legs of Shen Zhejiang who was sitting on the couch reading a book, and tightly wrapped his arms around his waist, looking unhappy and silent.
Shen Zhejiang put the book on the table next to him and asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"
Xiao Zhinian snorted and told Shen Zhejiang what the Empress Dowager Liang had said without reservation: "The Empress Dowager warned me to be restrained and even sent a royal doctor to preach to me. The first three months are the most important time. I must endure it no matter what. I don't need to think to know what they are talking about. It's obviously the pleasure of my husband and I in the bedroom. How can they have the right to dictate? It makes me so angry!"
"It's time to exercise restraint," Shen Zhejiang nodded. Thinking of Xiao Zhinian's various "evil deeds" since he returned to the palace, his face flushed slightly, and he added, "Once Xiao Jing's case is settled, I will move out of the palace. I can't live in Yanqing Palace forever. As for the Empress Dowager, I can't keep it a secret any longer."
Xiao Zhinian turned over and saw a few strands of hair hanging down from Shen Zhejiang, so he raised his hand and twisted them up, playing with them carefully on his fingertips, and said angrily: "No, at worst I can just confront the Empress Dowager, and if she wants to beat me, then she can. Anyway, I only recognize you in this life, and if they dare to force me, I won't be the emperor anymore."
Shen Zhejiang covered his mouth: "Don't talk nonsense."
Xiao Zhinian's eyes were curved, like two clear and bright moonlights. He pulled down Shen Zhejiang's hand, kissed his palm and said with a smile: "Leave the Empress Dowager and those nagging ministers to me to deal with. I care about you, Master. If you disappear from my side again, I can't guarantee that you won't do something crazy, so you better stay in the palace."
The wolf cub grew up and only wanted to eat Shen Zhejiang.
"......" Chen Zhejiang pursed his lips slightly, and smiled helplessly, and stood up Xiao Zhinian. "I have nothing to do in the palace. The Wandeng Festival will be here in two days. I want to go out of the palace for a walk."
The Wan Lantern Festival is a long-standing festival in the Dayan Dynasty. According to legend, a young man from a wealthy family spent a fortune to release tens of thousands of Kongming lanterns on the night of his beloved girl's birthday in order to pursue her. In the end, the two fell in love with each other, and the story became a popular story.
During this festival, there are fireworks and the atmosphere is very lively. There must be many like-minded lovers who go out for a walk together, light lanterns and pray for good things to come true.
Before this, Xiao Zhinian had thought about going out for fun with Shen Zhejiang, but all previous invitations had been declined by Shen Zhejiang. He felt that it was meaningless to go out alone, so he never went out for fun.
Now, hearing Chen Zhejiang bring it up, Xiao Zhinian was filled with joy, and pecked the side of Chen Zhejiang's face: "Okay! I'll let Liubao go down and prepare! Then, get rid of Aunt Lan, and I'll have fun with you!"
Shen Zhejiang said: "Don't forget your appearance. There is no trivial matter in the court. You need to be cautious in everything you do."
"That's right, sir."
He said so, but he wasn't necessarily obedient.
While Chen Zhejiang was relaxing, Xiao Zhinian reached out and took off the jade hairpin on his head. His black hair fell like flowing water. With a thought, he suddenly pushed Chen Zhejiang down on the couch. His expression was extremely sincere: "Master always taught me to be a wise ruler. I promised three years ago, and I will not break my promise. Master, you must also promise not to leave me."
Shen Zhejiang looked into Xiao Zhinian's eyes, his clear pupils reflecting Xiao Zhinian's face, and finally nodded: "Okay..."
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Thousands of lights are decorated, and the colorful ribbons hung on the streets sway in the wind. The stars shine against each other, and the night is as beautiful as day.
People talked and laughed in pairs, and the lighted lanterns added a lot of warmth. It was almost October and the night wind was a little chilly, but the crowded and lively crowds created a warm atmosphere.
The carriage leaving the palace stopped at an open space next to the archway, and Xiao Zhinian jumped out first.
He was wearing a dark blue cross-collared suit today, with a jade belt tied around his waist and a turquoise jade stone adorning his waist. He stood upright, looking like a handsome and elegant young man.
As soon as he appeared, he attracted the admiring glances of the girls passing by, and some even stopped to look at him, as if they were ready to make a move.
Just then, they saw the curtain of the carriage being lifted again, as if someone else was about to come out.
The young man had a gentle smile on his handsome face. He stood beside the shaft and stretched his hand upwards. Soon, a hand with five slender fingers was placed on it. It was gently grasped and brought to the ground, and the person inside came out.
He turned out to be a tall, thin and noble young man.
She had a pale face and was dressed in a gorgeous silk gown embroidered with a crescent-shaped pattern of honeysuckle vines. As the weather was cold, she wore a cloak of the same color. A circle of white fur tightly wrapped around her neck, making her look even more elegant and refined.
Those spring feelings that had arisen were eclipsed in an instant -
It turns out that these two are a couple!
Xiao Zhinian didn't bother to pay attention to the envious looks from others. He carefully gathered up the loose collar of Shen Zhejiang's cloak, and while re-tying the belt, he said, "It's cold, sir, don't catch a cold. I have handed over the affairs of the palace to Liu Bao. If sir wants to stay outside, we won't go back tonight."
"You still have to go to court tomorrow, so don't be willful. Just stroll around for a while and then go back."
Shen Zhejiang looked up at the bright light and shadows shining on Tianjie. The long-lost prosperous scene appeared before him. After hesitating for a moment, he raised his hand to put on his hood, hiding half of his face under the large shadow.
Xiao Zhinian immediately grabbed Shen Zhejiang's wrist, stopped his movements, and asked in confusion: "Sir, what are you going to do?"
Shen Zhejiang's eyelashes trembled slightly, and he explained softly: "To outsiders, I am already a ghost on the road to the underworld. During the Wan Lantern Festival, many officials and their relatives went out to play, and some of them recognized me. I can't reveal my identity, so as not to bring you criticism."
For some reason, Xiao Zhinian felt a surge of sadness and anger in his heart.
Obviously, his husband and his lover could stand by his side openly, but because of him, they had to hide inside and outside the palace.
Xiao Zhinian was angry with himself and secretly told himself that he had to find a suitable opportunity to let Shen Zhejiang show up in front of everyone. He didn't want Shen Zhejiang to hide things. He wanted to be open and honest with the people of the world and make Shen Zhejiang the queen.
"...I have wronged you, sir."
Xiao Zhinian's voice was a little hoarse. He took Shen Zhejiang's finger and clasped his fingers tightly.
Shen Zhejiang easily sensed Xiao Zhinian's depression, and held Xiao Zhinian's hand, looking at him with a faint smile: "Nothing, let's go, let's find a place to light the lanterns. Didn't you always want to pray with me and light the lanterns before, but now you don't want to?"
It turned out that it was to fulfill his wish.
Xiao Zhinian was suddenly swept by a warm current and nodded heavily: "Yes, of course I do!"
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