Chapter 067 Chapter 67
[Chapter 67]
Yan Shiyu took the handkerchief from the support and wiped each of his slender fingers clean. Then he sat in front of Ruan Yun and looked at her with a faint look in his eyes.
He bent his fingertips to draw away the tears from her chin, and sighed helplessly, "Why are you crying?"
Ruan Yun's eyes were filled with tears, and her rosy face was aggrieved yet surprised. She realized that she had lost her composure, and took out her handkerchief to wipe away her tears, "Since six years ago, I have not celebrated my birthday again."
The longevity noodles in front of her were still steaming. Since there was an ice basin in the restaurant, it didn't feel too stuffy. Ruan Yun picked up the wooden chopsticks and ate the longevity noodles in the bowl in small bites.
The delicious delicacies on the table were not as delicious as the longevity noodles. Ruan Yun put down the chopsticks and asked in a low voice: "From now on, Your Majesty..."
Ruan Jun didn't ask what she wanted to ask. Why bother about uncertain things in the future? The emperor favors her now and is willing to take her out to celebrate her birthday, but it may not be the same at this time next year. If she loses the emperor's favor, the words she said in the past will eventually become laughable.
Yan Shiyu took away the longevity noodles in front of her and served Ruan Yun himself. Ruan Yun was a little frightened when she saw this. She also wanted to serve the emperor, but the emperor held her hand back. "Why didn't you ask me what I said just now?"
Ruan Yun clenched the chopsticks in her hand, raised her head, looked at Yan Shiyu shyly, and asked in a coquettish voice: "If I say so, will the emperor agree?"
Yan Shiyu sneered, his lazy expression changed because of his words, and his face became serious, "If Xiaoxiao wants to be a concubine who harms the country, it will probably not work."
Ruan Yun clenched the handkerchief in her hand suddenly, turned around, and said angrily: "Your Majesty said it unintentionally, but the listener took it seriously. He will really kill me then."
Yan Shiyu's eyebrows twitched fiercely. The woman in front of him kept talking about death or immortality for no reason. "No rules! How can you say such nonsense?"
Then he pressed his fingertips tightly against the table and said in a cold voice, "I will definitely find the nanny who taught you how to behave!"
Ruan Yun's eyes widened a little, and then she said softly: "When I entered the palace, I didn't learn the rules of a concubine."
Yan Shiyu narrowed his eyes and looked at her. Could it be that this is what the palace maids learn?
He couldn't even come up with a good excuse for his attempt, which clearly showed that he didn't take the matter to heart at all.
But when Ruan Jun looked over with her watery eyes, Yan Shiyu finally took action himself and removed the tear beads hanging from her white jade skin. "Xiaoxiao, are you still crying? When you return to the palace tonight, I have prepared a pearl bracelet for you."
Ruan Yun quickly pushed the emperor away and wiped away her tears with her hands, "The emperor always likes to do this."
Yan Shiyu did not deny it and accompanied her to eat some of the food on the table.
As night falls, a small lamp is lit in front of each stall on the street, and the street is dotted with stars, like flickering fireflies, extending continuously.
Ruan Yun saw that some people were making couplets below and wanted to speak up so that she could go down and see the fun.
Yan Shiyu grabbed Ruan Yun's wrist with his big hand and said calmly, "Look outside."
Ruan Jun was puzzled, but turned her head and looked outside because of Yan Shiyu's words.
Suddenly, a streak of fire shot up into the sky from the river bank not far away, and what exploded was a brilliant and colorful firework, just as beautiful as the one seen at the New Year's Palace Banquet.
Her almond-shaped eyes were also dyed by the color of the fireworks. Ruan Jun couldn't help but take a step forward and put her hands on the railing.
The people below naturally also saw the eye-catching fireworks.
The night sky was lit up by fireworks. The hot summer day became even hotter because of the fireworks. Ruan Jun's back was pressed against Yan Shiyu's hot body.
Ruan Yun couldn't help but turned her head and kissed the corner of Yan Shiyu's lips, "I like it very much."
Yan Shiyu's fingertips with thin threads kept stroking Ruan Yun's face, "Let's go."
Ruan Jun didn't understand, Yan Shiyu tapped her forehead with his fingers, "Don't you want to go down and take a look?"
A smile immediately appeared on her little face. Ruan Jun stood beside Yan Shiyu. When she turned around, the fireworks behind her just stopped. She suddenly bit her lower lip. She was afraid that even the people in the palace could see it.
But now she couldn't care less. Ruan Jun walked downstairs slowly, holding up the hem of her skirt. The waiter behind her was very enthusiastic and asked her to come again next time.
Ruan Yun took the opportunity to say coquettishly, "The wine shop that the emperor found is really delicious." Yan Shiyu stared at Ruan Yun's face with a half-smile. Just when Ruan Yun thought something was wrong with her face, she suddenly heard the emperor say, "The subordinates went to do it."
Ruan Jun was immediately embarrassed. She didn't expect that she wanted to say something that the emperor would like to hear, but she ended up complimenting the wrong person.
She squeezed her petite body into Yan Shiyu's arms and said, "Your Majesty is good at ruling your people. I am not wrong."
Unwilling to see her acting, Yan Shiyu strode forward. Ruan Jun quickly followed and put her little hand into the emperor's.
Yan Shiyu paused slightly but did not let go of Ruan Yun's hand. The topic for the couplets was simple and there was really nothing interesting to see. Although Ruan Yun felt it was a pity, being able to go out of the palace for a walk tonight was something she had not dared to think about many years ago.
A man and a woman walked by, both with shyness on their faces. The man looked at the woman passionately and wanted to get closer.
An old man's voice suddenly came from the bridge, and Ruan Yun couldn't help but look over, "Hang a love lock, the couple will be harmonious and live a happy life."
It sounds crude, but the meaning is good.
The man and woman who were about to go over looked at each other, and the man boldly took the woman's hand and said, "Shall we go and hang it too?"
The woman's face flushed slightly, and although she only nodded slightly, her attitude was clear.
Ruan Jun looked at her twice more and did not notice that the emperor's gaze was also on her.
"Want to hang up?"
Today is her birthday. She has been his concubine for a long time, and today is probably the time when she smiles most sincerely.
His deep black eyes looked up at the bridge, then back to Ruan Yun. The breeze blew her hair, and her black hair swayed behind her. Her white neck and black hair intertwined and complemented each other, engraved in his eyes.
If it could make her feel happier, that wouldn't be a bad idea.
A cold voice suddenly appeared beside her ear. Ruan Yun came back to her senses and looked at the emperor. She bit her lower lip and did not say what she thought. Instead, she asked, "Does the emperor believe this?"
Yan Shiyu said in a calm tone, "Small vendors always choose good intentions when doing business, mostly to make more money."
Ruan Jun retracted her gaze, and her vision became clear again.
When she saw the fireworks, she was actually relieved by the emperor's action, but she forgot that the person beside her was not her husband, and later the empress's husband. The emperor had three thousand concubines in his harem, so how could he make an exception just for her?
Setting off fireworks was a form of favor, but wearing a love lock was not something a concubine could do.
Ruan Yun raised her head and smiled at Yan Shiyu again, "Yes, I think so too."
That feeling of depression did not last long. She just had some plans for the emperor, so she was not pure-hearted.
Yan Shiyu's dark pupils were as deep as the abyss, and his sharp gaze was like a tiny ray of light that pierced people's hearts.
"Return to the palace."
The two men got back into the carriage they had come in. Although everything seemed normal, Wei Maoyuan was secretly shocked.
Why do I feel that something is not right between the emperor and Ying Chongrong? They were fine when I came just now, but why are they not affectionate now? What went wrong just now? But Ying Chongrong has always been smiling, and there is nothing wrong!
Wei Maoyuan was confused and had to keep a low profile and be extra careful, fearing that the emperor would take it out on him if he was unhappy.
The carriage drove into the palace. The imperial guards were already ready and waiting for the emperor and Ying Chongrong. Ruan Jun was a little tired after going out today, so she curled up in Yan Shiyu's arms.
She looked normal on the surface, but Yan Shiyu could see that she was feeling resentful.
If she wanted to wear a love lock, he could do it with her.
Is there anyone else in this world who can share the same love lock with her?
The imperial procession stopped, but Ruan Jun woke up quickly and said in a coquettish voice, "Your Majesty, please carry me down. I have walked too much today and I am tired."
Yan Shiyu frowned. Seeing Ruan Jun's spineless look, he couldn't push her away, so he carried her down from the palace.
Standing just in front of the stream, there was a group of fireflies hiding in the grass, circling around the grass roots.
Ruan Jun's gaze was drawn to that place, and she did not see the palace maid from Jiangxue Tower approaching.
Wei Maoyuan felt that the palace maid was unfamiliar. In fact, he had seen too few maids in the palace, and he couldn't remember who she was for a moment.
But when the maid opened her mouth, Wei Maoyuan felt dizzy, his fat body couldn't stop shaking, his head and palms were full of sweat, and he hoped that the palace maid would say something nice.
The young maid had obviously been scolded by Meng Guiren before, and her voice was trembling slightly as she spoke, "Your Majesty, Meng Guiren vomited several times today and also said that he had chest tightness and abdominal pain. We dare not delay, can Your Majesty... go over there?"
After saying this, the palace maid suddenly remembered to salutate, and knelt before the emperor with a plop.
Wei Maoyuan cried out, "How could you be so blind? Didn't you know that the emperor was flipping over Ying Chongrong's sign today?"
The maid's face flushed red as if she was about to cry, "Your servant...it's really that Master Meng is not feeling well."
Yan Shiyu said unhappily, "If you feel unwell, go get the imperial physician."
As soon as she finished speaking, Ruan Jun raised her head slightly, pursed her red lips, and smiled as usual, "Sister Meng has been in poor health since she came to the palace. I wonder if it's because of something else, Your Majesty..."
"Let's go."
There was a layer of frost in Yan Shiyu's eyes, and his deep pupils were filled with cold light.
All the concubines in the palace wanted him to go more often. If he went to the harem less often in a month, Yu would receive a lot of soup. However, the woman in front of him always felt that she was being presumptuous when he was indulging himself. But in the end, she understood the rules and did not fight or compete.
The voice was so cold that it was as cold as frost and snow. He opened his thin lips and uttered three words, "Jiangxue Tower."
He left without saying a word to Ruan Jun, who bowed sensibly and watched the emperor get on the imperial carriage again.
Tingxu and Yingning supported the empress with concern. Ruan Jun looked tired, "Go in first."
Ying Ning handed the tea to Ruan Yun, "Your Majesty has been gone for so long, you must be hungry. I asked them to prepare some cakes earlier, Your Majesty, please take a rest."
Hearing Xu speak angrily, her little face lost the emotions that she usually managed to hide, "The emperor wants to stay. If the queen doesn't speak up, the emperor won't leave."
Ruan Yun smiled and leaned back on the pillow, pulling Tingxu and saying, "My legs are very tired, can you massage them for me?"
Seeing that the Empress was not affected by this matter at all, Ting Xu didn't know what to say.
Your Majesty has always had a strong sense of purpose and has never done anything wrong. This time, she must have her own reasons.
Ruan Yun felt particularly comfortable being massaged by Tingxu. Although she knew that today was her birthday, she had come here without the emperor by her side before. At this time last year, she was still serving in the palace of Concubine Du. At that time, the future was unknown and she could not care about anything else.
Now she is not so unreasonable as to ask the Emperor to accompany her. If the Emperor does not keep her, not only will she be able to sleep well tonight, but the Emperor may also have different feelings in his heart.
…
Jiangxue Tower.
Mr. Meng sat on the couch, looking towards the emperor from time to time.
An ordinary man would not be able to resist the admiration in her eyes, but Yan Shiyu sat there with a gloomy brow, quietly watching the imperial physician feel the pulse for Mr. Meng.
The imperial physician quickly withdrew his hand and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, Miss Meng just ate a little too much. It's hot today, so she feels chest tightness. As for the abdominal pain... it should be due to some pressure."
Hearing this, Yan Shiyu looked coldly at Meng Guiren's hand on her belly. Meng Guiren was frightened and hurriedly moved her hand away from her belly, "I have never experienced this before, and I thought..."
Although she knew that it was not easy for her to get pregnant, she had been with the emperor for many years and always had some fantasies. All the signs were similar to being pregnant. She always wanted the emperor to be with her. If she was really pregnant, she would let the emperor know first.
Meng Guiren didn't know what he had done wrong, and his face was a little panicked. When he looked at the emperor, he saw that the emperor's dark eyes were covered with coldness. He stood up and said, "You should rest well. You have been feeling unwell recently, so don't go out casually."
He took a step forward, unable to believe that the emperor would actually say such words to him.
Tears were falling from Lady Meng's eyes. She had invited the Emperor to come from so many palaces in the past. How could the Emperor look at her like that now?
Liu Jin supported Meng Guiren from behind and said, "Don't be sad, my lady. The emperor must have left because of some government affairs."
Meng Guiren was helped back to the couch in a state of despair. "You just saw the emperor's expression..."
She may not care about not having an heir to the throne, and she may not care about being demoted, but as long as the emperor still remembers her and thinks of her, everything is enough. Could it be that everything now has to be gone?
Meng Guiren clenched his fists tightly and said angrily, "You just said that the emperor came from Shuohan Pavilion?"
Liu Jin nodded, "Yes, the palace maid said that when she went to invite the emperor, the emperor and Ying Chongrong had just come down from the imperial procession."
Meng Guiren suddenly thought of the fireworks that were set off tonight. This bitch! She was so servile and fawning! She was really a foxy woman. She actually tricked the emperor into taking her out of the palace and setting off fireworks just for her!
In the past, she was the only one who could host banquets in the palace, except for the birthday banquets of the Empress Dowager, the Emperor, and the Empress.
Although Ruan Yun did not have a birthday banquet now, the emperor took her out of the palace alone and gave Ruan Yun such a great honor, which was even more magnificent than a birthday banquet!
Unable to control his emotions any longer, Mr. Meng stood up and threw all the teacups on the table to the ground, "Where is Shen Chongyi? She hasn't come to see me since she came to the palace. Go find Shen Chongyi! I want to see her!"
Seeing that the young mistress was angry, Liu Jin did not dare to delay for a moment. When they arrived at Yaozhu Garden where Shen Chongyi lived, Wan Mo did not notice it for a moment and accidentally knocked over the medicine cup in her hand in a panic.
Without thinking too much, Liu Jin said, "My Lady, our young master wants to see you."
Although Shen Chongyi has a little princess and now holds a third-rank position, noble Meng has never taken her seriously and always treats her with contempt.
She hesitated for a moment, not knowing why Mr. Meng asked her to go there so late at night. She unconsciously put her hands in front of her and asked gently, "It's so late? Is there something wrong, Mr. Meng?"
Liu Jin spoke more quickly, "You'll know when you get there, Madam."
Shen Chongyi's face was stiff for a moment, and the smile on her face almost disappeared. "It's not that I don't want to go, it's just that the little princess played outside today and has a fever. I'm worried. If Mr. Meng is not anxious, how about I go tomorrow when the little princess is better?"
It was not easy for her to discuss with Liu Jin in such a kind way, but Liu Jin's face gradually turned cold and he said:
"Shen Chongyi, my young master has always had a bad temper. You know all this."
"Don't forget what our young master did for you so that you could give birth to the little princess."
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