When Xuanyuan Huaiyu heard the palace maid come to tell him to go to the palace to visit his mother in two days, he knew that his mother, Concubine Chen, was probably trying to match him up with someone else again.
Two days before Xi Pei returned to Beijing, Concubine Chen had already sent two girls from her family to him. Xuanyuan Huaiyu really had no interest in this and immediately refused.
Now that Concubine Chen has allowed him to enter the palace again, it is very likely that she has found a girl from somewhere and asked him to meet her who she thinks is a good match for him.
Since his mother asked him to go, then he should go and meet her. It would just be a matter of refusing her once more.
But Ye Qiu knew that this entry into the palace was a matter of success or failure.
She got up early in the morning and dressed carefully, choosing suitable clothes and jewelry that were neither too flashy nor too ordinary.
It had to be beautiful, but it couldn't be so obviously beautiful that it would seem as if everyone knew what Sima Zhao was thinking. After all, she had been invited by Concubine Chen to enter the palace to appreciate the flowers.
It would be bad if she dressed as if she knew that this was a selection for the prince's consort. Whether she was chosen or not, it would be embarrassing for everyone.
She didn't quite understand what Xuanyuan Huaiyu's preferences were. Speaking of which, Ren Jiayu's style has always been bold and bold, and she has always liked bright and eye-catching colors and outfits.
Wang Xipei, on the other hand, has a quiet and fresh demeanor, and only dresses up for the occasional palace banquet. It must be said that it is impossible to surpass Wang Xipei in appearance. The two sisters of the Wang family are known as the Xuanyuan Twin Flowers.
But she believed that her appearance was also very outstanding. Her mother was very beautiful, and she had almost inherited the advantages of both parents... Thinking about it, she suddenly thought of He Qing. She had once believed that she was far superior to the border girl Lan Ya in appearance and talent, but she didn't have those ten years...
What He Qing valued were not the things she was proud of. If she had had the courage to rush into the army regardless of anything, and stayed there to accompany him for ten years, regardless of the consequences or gains and losses, would she have gotten what she wanted?
Thinking of this, I feel that I am indeed no match for Lan Ya. Some of Lan Ya's persistence is forged through the hardships of the border, the kind of persistence that one could defend with one's life.
He Qing once said that she could not compare with you in these things, but the noble ladies in Kyoto could not do what she knew.
She could survive as an orphan in the ruins. She could be his support, but the noble ladies could not.
She was very unconvinced at the time, crying and wanting to say, "How do you know it's not possible? How do you know I can't be your support? Although I didn't stay with you for ten years, I did have the time to admire you..."
But she didn't say these words in the end. She didn't want He Qing to think that she was a unreasonable woman.
She believed He Qing's conclusion for no reason. As a general at the border, only He Qing himself knew what kind of support he wanted.
I guess he also knows clearly what kind of woman can give him such support, maybe he is really not that person.
It was really painful. The sadness that was deep in her bones tortured her to the point that she was half-human.
From a secret crush when she was a girl, to finally feeling that he was good enough, she rushed to the border to be with him regardless of everything... But he was getting married... He had his own life, which had nothing to do with her.
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There are always regrets in life. He Qing is his regret, and Wang Xipei is Xuanyuan Huaiyu's regret. But if one lives his whole life only with regrets, then this life will be full of regrets.
Life must always move forward. Only by moving forward can you see a bright future and a different scenery.
Go, Ye Qiu, move forward, Ye Qiu encouraged himself, to make up for the loss in the east. You have been sad for long enough.
To help his mother get the position of wife she had always dreamed of, and to push his brother to be named the crown prince.
To take the next step in your life.
Xuanyuan Huaiyu's eyes lit up when he saw Ye Qiu. There were only two words to describe the girl's outfit: comfortable.
Whether it's clothes or accessories, makeup or posture, you can't say how stunning it is, but it's just very pleasing to the eyes and comfortable to look at.
Under his mother's earnest gaze, Xuanyuan Huaiyu had no choice but to agree to Concubine Chen's suggestion to go for a walk in the garden.
This garden is not the imperial garden in the palace, but a greenhouse in Chen Fei's courtyard connected to a viewing platform. Even in winter, many flowers are blooming here.
There are tables and chairs inside according to the scenery, and the glazed tiles of the large greenhouse make the whole environment beautiful and private.
Xuanyuan Huaiyu turned around and left. Ye Qiu bowed to Concubine Chen and followed behind Xuanyuan Huaiyu, walking neither fast nor slow, neither far nor near, until they entered the greenhouse.
Xuanyuan Huaiyu asked directly, "Do you know why my mother asked you to come?"
Ye Qiu said, "I didn't know originally, but since His Highness came and asked me this, I can probably guess a little."
Xuanyuan Huaiyu nodded and said, "I don't have the mind to think about this right now. I'm sorry, young lady. I'll arrange a carriage to take you back later."
Ye Qiu smiled lightly and said, "Your Highness, how many girls does Concubine Chen plan to arrange for you to come?
If Your Highness is not satisfied with me and wants to look at other candidates, then I have nothing to say.
If you have no such intention towards anyone, Your Highness might as well nod to Empress Chen today. I can be a very useful shield.
From now on, Concubine Chen and the Empress will no longer bring many different girls for Your Highness to review and choose from."
Xuanyuan Huaiyu stopped and looked at Ye Qiu and said, "I don't want to get into a bigger trouble just to solve one.
Do you want to be my shield, or do you want to be the prince's consort?"
Ye Qiu said: "Your Highness, if there is someone in your heart that you can't let go of, and you hope to rekindle your relationship with her in the future, then I am a suitable shield.
If there comes a day when the person you love has the chance to be with you, I promise that Your Highness can divorce me smoothly and get away with it.
Given the current situation, if you continue to reject Concubine Chen, the Empress will likely take over soon. If you continue to reject the Empress, His Majesty will likely issue an imperial decree granting Your Highness a marriage.
If we are granted a marriage, it will be easier to separate in the future."
Xuanyuan Huaiyu asked, "Are you here prepared?"
Ye Qiu shook his head and said, "No, it's just that after understanding why I was invited to the palace today, I suddenly felt pity for my mother who went to Lingtai Temple to pray to the gods and Buddhas in rainy weather.
Perhaps Your Highness has someone you care deeply about and want to protect, but Your Highness is also someone Concubine Chen cares deeply about and wants to protect."
Xuanyuan Huaiyu was silent for a moment, then asked, "Why did the girl go to Lingtai Temple on such a rainy day? Why did she go to pray to the gods and Buddhas?"
Ye Qiu said, "I'm not young anymore, but I'm still unmarried. This has become a source of worry for my parents. So, I'm going to seek a marriage for myself."
Xuanyuan Huaiyu said, "The girl doesn't look like someone who has no one to marry her."
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