Chapter 95 Ling Shuang
As the end of the year approaches, good news comes one after another.
Xuanchen, under the guise of being a Northern Di spy causing chaos in Dayong, boosted morale and in one fell swoop recaptured the city lost in the disastrous war during the reign of the previous emperor, returning with a great victory.
The whole country celebrated.
The king was very pleased, so rewards were naturally a given.
In the evening, Xuanchen hurried home and saw Xue Lan holding her bulging belly, standing by the door, looking at him anxiously with tears in her eyes.
It gave him a sense of security that the world was at peace.
Before leaving the palace, Empress Chun said something to him with a smile.
There are countless ways to live your life, it all depends on your own choice. The Chinese character "人" is composed of a left stroke and a right stroke, and only when these two lines come together can you make your life complete. She misses you very much, go home soon.
"Your Majesty..."
Xuanchen smiled and walked quickly forward, hugging his choice tightly.
"Alan, I'm back."
Xue Lan burst into tears instantly.
"Well, I'm glad you came back safely."
February, the eighth year of Wenzhen.
The Thai princess gave birth to a baby boy safely, and then the good news came from the harem that Queen Chun also gave birth to the first princess of this dynasty.
The Empress Dowager personally named her Jia, and when the little princess was one month old, His Majesty bestowed upon her the title Princess Yaoguang.
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August.
The setting sun is ruthless but the most affectionate, prompting the cicadas to sing in the evening throughout all the trees.
Qinzhou, Wanghe Mountain.
The gardenias in the attic are in full bloom, the wind blows the petals everywhere, and the air is filled with fragrance.
A pretty girl in a plain gauze dress was lying lazily on the couch, sleeping soundly.
Snow-white petals embellish her cloud-like black hair, her bun is like a wind-blown bun, her eyebrows are lightly drawn, her skin is as smooth as warm jade, and her glow is as soft as a pearl, her figure is exquisite and charming.
It's so beautiful that it seems unreal.
Xuan Yi admired her for a long time before quietly stepping forward and half-kneeling, unable to restrain himself from lightly kissing her long, feather-like eyelashes.
"Hmm..."
Su Ci half-opened her sparkling eyes and stretched lazily in a cute and innocent manner.
"I slept so comfortably. It's really wonderful to live without a housekeeper or children..."
Xuan Yi picked up the petals in her hair, his thin lips raised.
"Mother is right. Your serious intention to come and serve me was fake. Your real intention was to sneak out and be lazy."
"Who told you that your daughter always monopolizes you? I don't even have a place to stand at home."
Princess Yaoguang looks like her and has the same preferences as her.
Every day, she almost hung on her father's belt and followed him to the morning court. The little baby was just a toddler, but when he acted like a spoiled brat, he was loved by everyone and made flowers bloom wherever he went...
Su Ci smiled and raised her head to hug the man's narrow waist: "Sanlang, why don't we elope~"
"elopement?"
Xuan Yi lowered his eyes and chuckled, "I remember that we were already husband and wife, and we had two children."
"Oh, no fun~"
Su Ci bit his wrist with her teeth bared. "The sunset is coming out. Carry me to the hot spring pool."
"Wait a minute."
Xuan Yi fixed her hair for her: "Prince Chu is passing through here on his way back to the capital and wants to pay his respects. The banquet is ready. Let's eat first and then go back to the pool."
"Chu Yunzhou?"
Su Ci was slightly stunned. "After the Yuezhou Rebellion was quelled, he left the capital without even receiving his court reward. It's been nearly a year since we last saw each other, right?"
"Well, he always likes to travel around and live a carefree life."
Xuan Yi said as he took the man by the hand and said with a smile: "But this time when he returns to Beijing, it seems that it has been settled. He brought a woman with him."
"really?"
Su Ci suddenly perked up and rushed downstairs, pulling someone along: "That's big news, I have to go check it out."
“Walk slower…”
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When Su Ci saw the woman next to Chu Yunzhou, her eyes widened in surprise and she got goose bumps all over her body.
Isn't this her!?
Chu Yunzhou was slightly stunned and quickly bowed.
"Your servant Chu Yunzhou greets Queen Chun."
"I, Ling Shuang, greet Queen Chun."
“…”
Xuan Yi turned around in surprise and saw Su Ci staring blankly at the woman opposite.
"Porcelain?"
“…Uh, excuse me.”
Su Ci raised her hand slightly and looked at the woman's familiar face. "My name is Lin Shuang?"
The woman was a little surprised, but she remained calm and smiled.
"My Lady, it's Lingshuang from Bingling Frost."
“…Lingshuang, a very nice name.”
Su Ci smiled and nodded, then followed Xuan Yi to the dining table and sat down. "Sanlang and I are on a private tour in disguise, so we don't need to follow the palace rules. You can just call me Madam. Please take a seat."
"Thank you, ma'am."
"I wonder where Miss Ling is from?"
"I am from Qingzhou."
"Don't call yourself a commoner. What does Miss Ling's family do? Are her parents and family also in Qingzhou?"
"Well, my father is the prefect of Lihua County in Qingzhou, and my family is all in Qingzhou..."
"Oh, I've heard of this Lihua County. It's said to have such picturesque scenery that many scholars go there specifically to recite poems and compose essays, right?"
"Madam, you also know Lihua County. Yes, I grew up there..."
“…”
The two of them ate and chatted together, very enthusiastically.
The two men looked puzzled, drinking quietly and listening to food being served to them.
at night.
Su Ci was wearing only a thin gauze dress, leaning against the warm pool and looking up at the starry sky.
Ling Shuang looks exactly like the modern Lin Shuang.
She carefully asked questions to ensure that Ling Shuang was an ancient local, and also asked about how the two met.
How to say it, it is very similar to the original novel. When Ling Shuang was not valued at home and was ostracized and teased by her sisters, Chu Yunzhou who passed by came to her rescue. Later, the two met again by chance, developed a liking for each other, and gradually fell in love during their interactions.
However, it lacks many of the difficult plots designed for the heroine and Chu Yunzhou in the original novel.
Is this monkey poop?
Or is it because she occupied the heroine's body and made the hero lose hope, so the original novel created her substitute Lin Shuang to round out the happy ending?
Xuan Yi walked into the pool wearing only a pair of summer pants and took the dazed person into his arms.
"You seem a little strange today. Is there something wrong with Miss Ling?"
"No."
Su Ci smiled and shook her head: "I just feel that this world is very mysterious. The fate between people seems to be predetermined. Chu Yunzhou is your good friend. I am happy for him that he can find the love of his life."
“…”
Xuan Yi held the person in front of him, his thick eyebrows slightly raised.
"I don't seem to like hearing Ci'er call other men by their names."
“Tsk.”
Su Ci pinched his face speechlessly: "Are you trying to compete with me in jealousy? Then I have something to say..."
Xuan Yi's expression tightened, and he quickly sealed it with a kiss.
"Hmm! You, you use this trick again... Hmm~"
The man was very familiar with her body. Su Ci suddenly felt weak all over and her head became confused.
"Porcelain, my porcelain..."
Xuan Yi's emotions were surging, and a hint of relief flashed in his dark eyes.
The little girl was very capable and could get out any news. When it came to jealousy, she could tell him everything from which palace maid had fed him, bathed him, and watched over him overnight when he was five years old, to which girl he had spoken to when he came of age, when he got married, what his wedding night was, and when he took concubines. She could tell him all the details in detail, like she was recounting family treasures. She could not finish her story for ten days or half a month...
This is a loss that he cannot make up for.
But the little girl didn't know how much he regretted not having met and gotten to know her earlier.
But fortunately, she still broke into his life and brought sunshine.
I am also glad that he has a lifetime to fulfill his promise.
Win the heart of one person and stay together till old age...
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