Chapter 172 I also hope that day will come
Among the crowd, Wen Chuyun, the only one wearing a veil, stared at Bai Wutong's figure.
She actually looks like a perfect match for the Emperor!
Wen Chuyun clenched her fists, her nails piercing into her palms. The pain spread, slightly alleviating the jealousy and resentment in her heart.
It doesn’t matter, just let Bai Wutong be arrogant and proud.
The higher you stand, the harder you will fall!
Jin Weige also bit her lips, suppressing the hatred in her heart.
Six years had passed since the last autumn hunt. That was the first year of the emperor's accession to the throne. She had the opportunity to ride with the emperor, which was extremely glorious. Many people thought that she would continue to enjoy such glory.
However, in just a few years, the situation has changed.
Now the emperor is not standing by her side, but another woman, a woman whom she despises.
Jin Weige really didn't understand what was so good about Concubine Zhao?
Apart from her face, there was nothing good about her. She was as thin as a bamboo pole, but she managed to attract the hearts of the emperor and my brother.
She sent someone out to deliver the message, but Jin Zhi was still secretly helping Xun Mingzhi to control the flood in Tongzhi and did not reply to her letter at all.
The concubines got on the carriage with different thoughts.
The emperor's exclusive dragon chariot is extremely luxurious, with a large interior space that can accommodate more than a dozen people. Inside is a low couch for people to rest, covered with thick cushions, and it is tightly wrapped all around so that they will not be injured even if it is bumpy.
In addition to Wang Decai and a palace maid, there was also a wet nurse in the carriage.
Yun and Yunxi were also there, lying on their own rocking chairs, looking at each other and grinning.
"Yunhe!" Bai Wutong happily stepped forward, hugged him tightly in his arms, and kissed him non-stop, "Mother finally sees you again."
Zhang Chengyan smiled slightly, "Why do you call yourself mother?"
"That's what the Taoist temple I'm in calls it. People in the village over there call it that too. I sometimes say it out loud involuntarily."
Zhang Chengyan didn't ask any more questions. He felt very satisfied when he saw her holding the child.
No wonder people say that only when you have children can you enjoy the happiness of family.
He is now in his prime and occasionally has such feelings.
The carriage moved slowly forward towards the royal hunting grounds.
The cushions were very comfortable, and the palace servants had prepared herbal tea and desserts, so one would not feel tired at all.
Bai Wutong occasionally lifted the curtain and looked out the window.
After leaving the capital, what comes into view are the endless mountains and the lush greenery.
She looked at the scene in front of her almost greedily.
Once upon a time, she ran freely in such a place, playing with butterflies and accompanied by birds. At that time, they had their father and mother to accompany them. They just lived their lives to the fullest, never thinking about human matters, and without any worries or pain.
And now, she has locked herself up in the deep palace. If it weren't for an opportunity like this, it would be impossible for her to step out of the palace.
Outsiders only see the wealthy life of concubines, but fail to see the loneliness and confinement underneath.
"Why, do you like the scenery outside?" Zhang Chengyan was coaxing Yunhe, and seeing that she had been looking for a long time, he couldn't help but ask.
"Yes, I like it very much. Has your Majesty forgotten? When we went to the Huguo Temple together before, I also looked out the window like this."
Bai Wutong turned around and looked at Zhang Chengyan affectionately, "Your Majesty, if possible, I really want to travel with you through every inch of Darong Country, to see the vast mountains, the turbulent rivers, the snow-capped mountains, and the endless yellow sand."
"Now that you mention it, I am also somewhat moved. The land of Darong is boundless, and there are all kinds of scenery. When I went to the border in the past, I saw endless grasslands and cattle and sheep running on them."
It’s a pity that once winter comes, those nomadic peoples will become restless.
Zhang Chengyan really wanted to incorporate the northern border into the territory of Darong Kingdom, but the people there were too undisciplined, making it difficult to do so.
As for the southern border, it was a group of barbarians, with mountains everywhere and no land suitable for farming. It was extremely barren. They also spoke a language that Zhang Chengyan could not understand. Zhang Chengyan had no intention of annexing them. He just wanted to guard the border.
Bai Wutong leaned on his shoulder and said, "Your Majesty, if there is a chance, let's go out and have a look together, okay? Maybe when Yun and Yunxi grow up, you won't have to work so hard."
"Okay, I also hope for that day." If Yunhe and Yunxi can really become suitable kings, what would it matter if he gave up the throne early? Perhaps future generations will remember his action and make him a wise ruler in history books.
Before I knew it, half a day had passed and it was already afternoon.
The convoy slowly stopped and took a break.
Zhang Chengyan wanted to go down, but Bai Wutong said, "Your Majesty, let's carry Yun and Yunxi down together. The air outside is very fresh and good for the body. Besides, they have never seen the outside world since they were born."
"Okay, let's go."
Two people, each holding a prince, got off the carriage.
The other concubines also came out to get some fresh air and exercise.
Seeing this scene, they just felt sour in their hearts. She stared at the two fair-skinned children without blinking. They were really as good-looking as the rumors said, and they looked very much like the emperor. One could tell at first glance that they were his biological children.
Bai Wutong smiled and looked at Duan Chunrou, "Sister Chunrou, come here."
Duan Chunrou took small steps happily, "Your Majesty, sister."
At this time, Wen Chuyun, wearing a veil, also came over, "Your Majesty, Concubine Zhao, the eldest and second princes are so cute. If my child could be saved, he would probably be five or six months old now."
Duan Chunrou unnoticeably blocked Wen Chuyun behind her to prevent her from suddenly doing anything that would be detrimental to the prince.
In recent times, Wen Chuyun has never stepped out of Wuyou Palace.
However, there were rumors among the palace servants that Wen Chuyun had changed a lot and his temper was unpredictable, just like a madman. Many people did not want to serve there, for fear that they would lose their lives one day.
Bai Wutong smiled at her faintly, "Don't be sad, Sister Wen, there will be more in the future."
Wen Chuyun raised her hand and wanted to touch her face, but what she touched was a layer of gauze. She put it down angrily, "Maybe."
The wounds on her face healed, but left some extremely ugly scars.
Her face was full of pits and had an ugly color. Every time she looked in the mirror, she wished she could tear off all her skin and let it grow back.
After resting for about half an hour, the convoy continued on its journey.
It was not until dark that they finally arrived at the palace of the royal hunting grounds.
Although no one lives here all year round, palace servants clean it every day. Although it looks a little deserted, it is clean and comfortable.
Bai Wutong was assigned to the palace closest to the emperor, and then he was assigned according to his rank.
Concubine De and Concubine Hui were on the emperor's right, followed by Jin Weige and Wen Chuyun, and finally Duan Chunrou.
Night falls.
Bai Wutong stayed directly in Zhang Chengyan's palace with her two children and slept very well.
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