Chapter 98 Spitting out a mouthful of blood
The man raised his hand and covered her hand that was pressed on his chest, and gently stroked her cold fingertips with his fingertips.
"meeting."
A single word echoed through the silent tent, causing Wen Ning to gasp for breath.
Xie Jinglan suddenly chuckled, lifted her chin with his fingertips, and forced her to look at the sharpness in his eyes.
"But I'm not Doctor Zhang. I don't have any leverage or weaknesses in their hands."
Although the man said this, he couldn't help but feel a bitter feeling in his heart that he didn't even want to think about it too deeply.
He used to rush around recklessly on the battlefield and fight against tigers in the court without any scruples.
At that time, he always sneered, saying that the so-called handles and weaknesses were nothing more than shackles that fools were trapped by love.
In this life, Xie Jinglan would be like an eagle soaring into the sky. Even if he died, he would land in the clouds. He would never hide his edge or break his pride for anyone.
But now, he actually has a weakness.
She is his weak spot.
And that little brat.
The man raised his hand in the air and gently waved it. The wind from his finger swept across the candle wick, and the half-burned candle flame went out with a "puff".
The room was filled with moonlight. He pulled the person into his arms. The person sobbed for half an hour before he finally coaxed her to sleep.
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On the second day, the sun was exceptionally generous, casting golden light all over the garden early in the morning.
A layer of light pink fragrant snow floated on the merlin, weaving a brilliant web in the sunlight.
Emperor Chengxuan and the empress wore casual clothes and sat opposite each other in the viewing pavilion to appreciate the plum blossoms.
There was a cup of newly brewed plum wine warming on the table. Only two or three trusted eunuchs were left behind him. Even the princes and princesses were not summoned, which showed that he was deliberately keeping a low profile.
Xie Jinglan walked up the bluestone steps, crushing a few scattered plum petals with the soles of his boots.
His eyes darkened slightly. The viewing pavilion was right in front of him, but there were no princes or princesses accompanying him. Only he was called here. He was afraid that it would be difficult to appreciate the plum blossoms.
Eunuch Wang was leading the way with his waist bent, and in his sleeve was the brocade bag that Marquis Anyuan had just awarded him.
Having spent more than 30 years in the palace, rising from a small eunuch to a favorite in front of the emperor, Eunuch Wang understood the principle of equal exchange best.
If you receive benefits from others, how can you keep them to yourself and not say anything?
He did not stop, but took the opportunity of turning around to lead the way and took half a step closer to Xie Jinglan.
"Look, my Lord, His Majesty and His Majesty are very fond of you. Look, today, they didn't even summon the young princes, but only invited you to come and appreciate the plum blossoms."
Eunuch Wang smiled with wrinkles on his face. "Your Majesty and the Queen have always been thinking of you. They know you've been through a lot out there. Especially during the pandemic, I heard there was a very capable young woman around you. Not only did she accompany you through those difficult days, she also passed the exam to become a court lady. That's truly rare."
Now I heard that she has come to the capital with you. Your Majesty loves talents, and Your Majesty cherishes such clever people. This old servant thinks that you should find her a position as a female official in the palace, which will be a good use of her abilities. "
Hearing this, Xie Jinglan's heart sank.
When Yuezhou reported his achievements in fighting the epidemic, he deliberately had Ning'er's merits given a light sentence.
I was just afraid that as a woman, she would take on too much credit, which would attract the attention of the royal family and bring disaster upon herself.
As a female official in the frontier, she can live a comfortable and relaxed life. If she enters the palace, the red walls and green tiles will be a natural barrier. Even if he wants to protect her, it will be difficult for him to do so.
What's more, asking her to enter the palace at this moment was clearly a deliberate plot by others.
His expression remained calm, he just nodded slightly and thanked Eunuch Wang for his advice in a calm tone.
Eunuch Wang was very smart. When he saw his expression, he knew that the words had been conveyed to him.
This matter was obviously the Empress's intention. He saw clearly last night that His Majesty had no intention of separating the Marquis and that girl.
If this is really the emperor's will, even if he had ten times the courage, he would never dare to reveal this in advance.
Xie Jinglan climbed the stairs to the observation deck and bowed to the emperor and empress in the pavilion. "Your Majesty, I greet you, and the Empress."
"No need to be polite." Emperor Chengxuan raised his hand and ordered the eunuch behind him, "Show your Majesty a seat."
The queen sat upright on a rosewood chair covered with brocade cushions, the golden and green hair on her temples swirling in the sunlight, and her whole body exuded the dignified demeanor of a mother of the country.
Seeing that the other party had already thanked him and taken his seat, he spoke first, "Thank you, Lord, for coming just in time. The plum blossoms in the garden are in full bloom these days, and His Majesty has always been complaining about not having someone around who can talk about the scenery."
After saying this, she turned to Emperor Chengxuan, a faint smile on her lips, "Your Majesty, send someone to call Zhaohua over later. Have her spend more time with Marquis Xie. She might learn the Marquis's steadiness and stop always playing around with those palace maids, with their unruly temper."
Emperor Chengxuan snorted coldly, "How dare the Empress say that? It's all because of her. She's been protecting her since she was little. She treats anyone who says something to her as if they're trying to pluck out your heart. Now you think she's being wild."
When the Queen saw that the Emperor did not give her any face at all, the dignified look on her face melted away with a hint of anger, and she spoke a few words to Emperor Chengxuan as if begging for mercy.
After enjoying the scenery and chatting for a while, the queen changed the subject. Just as she was about to say something else, her eyes turned to Xie Jinglan, but she saw him suddenly lean forward and a suppressed cough came out of his throat.
Xie Jinglan raised his hand and covered his thin lips with a handkerchief, and a large patch of scarlet instantly spread across the white brocade handkerchief.
He swayed, a thin layer of sweat seeped out of his forehead, and his face turned a little pale.
"Jinglan!" Emperor Chengxuan stood up suddenly, startling the teacup on the table and shaking slightly. "What, what happened?"
Xie Jinglan clutched the blood-stained handkerchief tightly and quickly stood up to apologize, "Your Majesty, please forgive me, Your Majesty, please forgive me. It's just an old injury that has been flaring up from time to time. I didn't mean to disturb your Majesty and your Majesty's enjoyment."
Emperor Chengxuan frowned and shouted at the eunuch behind him, "What are you standing there for? Quickly call the imperial physician! Go to the Imperial Hospital and get Li Yuanpan to come to me!"
Xie Jinglan's voice was slightly hoarse as he hurriedly said earnestly, "Your Majesty, don't worry. I'm grateful to Miss Wen, who I brought back from the border town, for her excellent medical skills. She provides me with acupuncture and medicine every day. If it weren't for her careful care, I'm afraid... I would be coughing up blood every day."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Chengxuan turned around and glared at the empress. "Look at you! Jinglan's body needs careful care, and yet you're still thinking of summoning her into the palace to serve as a court lady?"
A trace of embarrassment crossed the Queen's face, and she quickly bowed and said, "I was short-sighted. I only thought about the girl's talent, but forgot that the Marquis still needed someone to take care of him. It's my fault, and I will never mention this matter again."
Xie Jinglan coughed twice, a look of bewilderment appearing on his pale face. He mumbled, "Your Majesty...are you planning to summon Miss Wen to serve as a court lady?" He paused, "That's certainly a good idea, but I'm sorry for...making things go awry."
The Queen hurriedly said, "It's all right, Your Majesty, don't take it to heart. I just heard that she fought the epidemic with you and even passed the examination for a female official, so I wanted to ask her to help out in the harem. But in the end, Your Majesty's health is more important, and recuperation cannot be delayed."
"Your Majesty, thank you for your understanding."
Emperor Chengxuan was still a little worried, so he quickly ordered him to go back and have a good rest.
Xie Jinglan bowed in thanks and left.
Qingfeng was already waiting at the steps with a cloak in his hand.
Seeing the master coming down, he hurried forward to put the cover on him, "Master, are you okay?"
The man straightened his clothes, and the cold wind brought the fragrance of plum blossoms to his face.
His expression was still as cold as usual, and the slight discomfort he had just felt was long gone.
"Nothing."
It's just using internal force to force blood out of the mouth and heart, it's not a difficult task.
Fortunately, this trip stopped the Queen's thoughts.
After saying this, he subconsciously turned his head to look at the viewing platform. The figures of the emperor and empress in the pavilion were mostly obscured by the plum branches.
His gaze slowly moved down and landed under the old plum tree where he and Ning'er had been intimate yesterday.
He frowned slightly, and a strange feeling inexplicably arose in his heart.
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