Chapter 146 (5,000 words) Xuan Yi is really beautiful...
As the continuous spring rain gradually stopped, the sun came out, dispelling the cold, and the capital gradually became slightly warmer. The birds were singing and the grass was growing, and the whole place was full of prosperity.
Those children who were sent to the palace have gone through layers of examinations, and now there are only ten left.
Princes and nobles must learn literature and martial arts, and the six arts such as riding and archery cannot be neglected. This time is naturally the best.
In the afternoon, Yin Xing looked out the window at the bright weather and said, "It must be very hard for her to practice horseback riding and archery at such a young age. Why don't we go and see her?"
Xuan Yizhen paused while flipping through the documents and said slowly, "She's not the Crown Princess yet. Your special care for her like this will easily cause resentment among the others. That won't just lead to a fight, it will only make things more difficult."
"That's right. Then bring some food to share with each child. That way they won't become jealous."
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Xuan Yizhen, who thought he could persuade Yin Xing, looked up at Yin Xing, who didn't understand what he said at all, and sighed helplessly.
Although I know that Yin Xing will not change his mind or be partial, I still feel very uncomfortable.
The sun hanging high outside the window radiates warm light, silently illuminating the vast palace and adding to the warmth.
At the horse farm, the children sat down and ate the food from the imperial kitchen brought by Queen Yin, observing the rules and etiquette.
The little girl tasted the food, paused slightly, looked at the other people's normal reactions, and silently swallowed the sweet candy.
Yin Xing first praised each child, then sat down next to the little girl with full justification and whispered, "They all eat food from the imperial kitchen. I just made your brown sugar cake. Is it delicious?"
"Mmm, delicious." The little girl responded while drinking tea to soothe the sweetness in her throat.
"This was the Empress's suggestion. If you are the only one who brings food, the other children will be unhappy." Yin Xing explained with a smile, trying to improve Xuan Yi's favorability with the little girl.
In fact, Yin Xing first made sugar cakes for Xuan Yizheng to make her happy and got her permission before coming to visit the little girl. It was really not easy to serve two bowls of water equally.
When the little girl heard this, she thought that the empress might have done it on purpose.
Strangely enough, the little girl always felt that the empress didn't like her, or rather, didn't like any child.
Yin Xing took out an embroidered handkerchief and wiped the sweat off the little girl's cheek. She asked with concern, "Is riding and shooting very tiring?"
Yin Xing had learned horse riding and archery before, and he was very bad at it, so he naturally knew how tiring it was.
"It's not hard. I just need to pass the test to satisfy His Majesty and the Empress."
"Actually, you're already amazing. You don't need to work so hard. It's just that being the Empress's princess carries a heavy responsibility, so you have to be smart. Otherwise, the people of the world will suffer."
The little girl felt the gentle force of the embroidered handkerchief wiping her cheek, and quietly looked at the gentle Queen Yin. Her heart felt soft and warm, and she responded in a childish voice: "Hmm."
Queen Yin and the empress are completely different people.
"By the way, I have a BMW. Let's go riding together after they leave?" Yin Xing thought of Xiaoguai and missed the days when he used to ride a horse to the Dali Temple to report and punch in. He felt really decadent now.
After all, Yin Xing rarely had the opportunity to ride a horse in the palace, and even walking on two feet had to be counted by the number of steps.
"Okay." The little girl's cheeks were stained with a smile and she responded happily.
In the evening, Yin Xing went to the stable to look for Xiaoguai, only to find that it had gained a lot of weight and was almost unrecognizable.
"Xiaoguai, your life is too decadent."
I always feel that its name should be changed to Daguai, which is more appropriate!
"Huh." Xiaoguai exhaled heavily, tilted his head and gently nudged Yin Xing, like a big dog recognizing its owner.
Yin Xing smiled and stroked Xiaoguai's messy bangs, thinking that although horses look big and large, their personalities are contrasting, and most of them are very docile.
Fortunately, Xiaoguai was still running very steadily. After a stroll around the horse farm, Yin Xing breathed in the wind, raised his hand to touch the horse's back, and fed it some grass as a reward.
The sound of horses chewing could be heard, bringing a natural sense of tranquility. Yin Xing wanted to chew some grass when watching it. He suddenly understood why some people like to listen to the chewing sounds of food broadcasters. It was very addictive.
Soon, the little girl arrived at the stables and saw Queen Yin holding some grass. She put her nose close to it and sniffed it. She asked with a puzzled look, "Queen?"
Hearing the sound, Yin Xing guiltily let go of the grass, a polite yet awkward smile appeared on his face, and he said, "You're here."
"Is this horse the Queen's mount?" The little girl looked at the fat and strong horse in front of her, which looked quite old.
"Yes, it's amazing. It was kidnapped before but it could still find its way back. It's amazing." Yin Xing talked about the past.
The little girl was stunned and felt it was a little strange until she heard Queen Yin mention that it was the horse given to her by the empress, and then she realized what was going on.
Because the empress sometimes found excuses to deceive Queen Yin, such as those about food, and Queen Yin never doubted the empress. One of them was good at deceiving, and the other was easily deceived, so they lived in unexpected harmony.
But the little girl didn't know that there were more strange things happening to Queen Yin than this.
The sunset glow in the sky was as red as blood, and the horses in the stable were running, stirring up dust. The little girl was riding against the wind with Queen Yin, feeling very at ease.
Amid the sound of horse hooves, the setting sun in the distance gradually darkened, enveloping the majestic and solemn palace.
The palace lanterns flickered, and Yin Xing returned to the hall feeling guilty, not daring to look at the expression of Xuan Yizheng who was sitting upright.
It was a rare opportunity to go for a horse ride, and I was so engrossed in play that I forgot to have dinner with Xuan Yizheng. This was a serious matter.
Xuan Yizhen looked up at Yin Xing, whose cheeks were slightly sweaty, and said calmly, like a playful child, "Have you had enough fun now?"
Yin Xing obediently walked over and sat down, smiling grimly, "Yeah."
"So you forgot about me because you were having fun with a little girl?"
"No, I accidentally forgot the time, but I didn't forget to have dinner with Yizhen."
As soon as he finished speaking, Yin Xing's earlobe was pinched by Wen Liang's fingertips. He tilted his head and met Xuan Yizheng's clear and beautiful eyes, sighing inwardly, "Oh no!"
Seeing Yin Xing's cautious look, Xuan Yizhen was very angry but still did not bother with her. He raised his hand and took a handkerchief to wipe her face, and ordered the palace maid to prepare a basin of water for her to wash her hands.
The sound of gurgling water was heard, and the slender fingertips slid across Yin Xing's palm, bringing a slight itch.
Yin Xing stared blankly at Xuan Yizhen's beautiful profile. Feeling somewhat guilty, he leaned forward and kissed her cheek, muttering, "I'm sorry, have you been waiting for a long time, Yizhen?"
Xuan Yizhen felt the softness on her cheek, and her long eyelashes trembled slightly, but her expression was pretending to be calm. She rubbed the red mark left by the reins on her palm with her fingertips and said softly, "Hmm."
As he spoke, water droplets fell into the basin, creating ripples and blurring the reflection.
"Yizhen, don't be angry. I will make you the biggest rice dumpling on Dragon Boat Festival." Yin Xing approached Xuan Yizhen and tried to apologize.
"Leave the rice dumplings to the little girl. I don't like them." Xuan Yizheng withdrew his hand, sat up straight, and slightly avoided Yin Xing's approaching posture. His calm and beautiful eyes revealed a hint of resentment, as if shrouded in mist.
Yin Xing was stunned. She didn't expect Xuan Yizheng to be so angry. In the past, she never refused the food she cooked. She was a little at a loss for a moment.
In silence, the palace maids came in to serve the meal. Yin Xing had no choice but to accompany Xuan Yizheng to eat together and diligently served her the dishes and soup.
Xuan Yizheng did not reject Yin Xing's kindness, but he did not respond any more enthusiastically.
Because Yin Xing's concern for the little girl was obviously deepening. In previous years, she was always by her side, but now she could disappear without a trace.
If Yin Xing doesn't learn her lesson, she will probably be even more biased and neglect herself in the future.
As the night deepened, Yin Xing took a shower and changed his clothes, then returned to the couch early, waiting for Xuan Yizheng.
Yin Xing had so much fun during the day that he was now running out of energy and yawning tiredly.
There was no way, Xuan Yizhen always took a long time to bathe, so he could only wait.
After a long time, Yin Xing could hardly hold on any longer, and finally Xuan Yizheng showed up late.
Her soft black hair cascaded down, her plain white dress was like the bright moon, her eyes were clear and bright, she did not look like an empress in power, but more like a banished immortal in the bright and sunny weather, wandering alone in the world.
Yin Xing's heart beat faster as he watched. He lifted the quilt with a hot face, but he didn't expect to see Xuan Yizheng slowly lying beside the pillow, closing his eyes without saying a word.
"Are you really sleepy?"
"Um."
The words fell into silence. Seeing that Xuan Yi really had no such intention at all, Yin Xing could only bury her head in the pillow to hide her shyness.
It seems that seduction is something that cannot be accomplished by one person.
As Yin Xing fell into sleep, his mind was full of thoughts about how Xuan Yizheng never cared too much about him, so maybe things would be fine tomorrow.
But Yin Xing didn't expect that for several days in a row, Xuan Yizheng showed no signs of easing up. He was neither cold nor hot, which made people confused.
The weather was getting better and better, gradually entering early summer. Xuan Yizheng often summoned ministers to the imperial kitchen to discuss government affairs, and they would stay there for most of the day.
The ministers of the previous dynasty did not know why the empress suddenly became so diligent in government affairs. They only knew that the empress was in a bad mood, so they did not dare to slack off.
Since submitting the report, Shangguan Sheng has been as open and honest as ever, quietly waiting for the empress's decision.
However, the empress did not punish them harshly, but only demoted and fined the members of the Shangguan family who participated in the bribery.
As for Shangguan Sheng, he was promoted and appointed as the Minister of Rites and concurrently the tutor of the Crown Princess. It was obvious that he had completely become the empress's lone minister.
In contrast, the palace maids and female officials in the deep palace have not changed much, and are even looking forward to the arrival of the Dragon Boat Festival.
In the morning, the little girl came to pay her respects to Queen Yin. She saw that she was making rice dumplings, but her expression was not as cheerful as usual.
"Is the Empress unhappy with His Majesty?"
"No, just a little friction."
Yin Xing was surprised by the little girl's sharpness and didn't want her to know the specific reason to avoid blaming herself.
After all, Xuan Yi was really upset about me playing around with the little girl, which was why he was so depressed and cold towards me.
So Yin Xing didn't say anything more, and steamed some rice dumplings and shared them with the little girl, dipping them in sugar.
After a while, the little girl held Empress Yin's hand and walked into the palace. She asked speculatively, "Is this for Your Majesty to try?"
Yin Xing shook his head, unable to hide his frustration, and replied, "No, Your Majesty doesn't like eating zongzi, so this is for Queen Mother Wanqi. It just so happens that you haven't met her yet."
Upon hearing this, the little girl felt something was wrong, but she didn't dare to ask more questions, so she had to go to the palace with Queen Yin.
After all, compared to mooncakes, rice dumplings are not particularly unpalatable. The empress's taste is just strange.
Soon, the two arrived at the palace where Empress Dowager Wanqi lived. The air was filled with the smell of medicinal soup, but many windows were open, allowing for a clear view.
Yin Xing calmed his mind and led the little girl inside, remembering that before Liu Ci left the palace, he had developed a sedative-like drug for Empress Dowager Wanqi.
Although it is impossible to repair the irreversible damage to the brain caused by the illusion poison, it is said that it can alleviate the abnormal pain stimulation of the five senses.
From outside to inside, the ground was bright and transparent, and the sound of birds could be heard faintly. Yin Xing signaled the little girl to lower her voice and saw Empress Dowager Wanqi sitting by the window. There were white strands in her black hair and wrinkles on her eyebrows, but her expression was completely peaceful, which was completely different from when they first met.
I guess Xuan Yizhen will still have such a quiet and beautiful demeanor when he grows old.
The divine bird coiled obediently on Empress Dowager Wanqi's lap, restraining its dangerous attitude and acting like a young bird.
Yin Xing looked a little dazed and inexplicably moved. He shifted his gaze and saw a person who was dealing with the fumigation.
Director Xin, hasn’t this person already left the palace to retire?
At this time, Chief Xin stepped forward and bowed because he could not speak.
Few people know that the Xin family has a pair of twins who look very similar, but one of them cannot speak and should be abandoned.
It was because Empress Dowager Wanqi promoted the Xin sisters that the Xin family has the prestige it has today, on par with Ji Zhangsi.
So when Xin Zhangsi learned that another person and Ji Zhangsi were planning to harm Empress Dowager Wanqi, he drew a clear line between them.
Now I stay to serve Empress Dowager Wanqi to repay her kindness.
As for Queen Yin, she should be the most disliked candidate in the entire Wanqi family, and she was also the foreigner that Xin Zhangsi once wanted to deal with.
But it was such a girl who saved the lord and Queen Mother Wanqi, and Xin Zhangsi couldn't help but feel many emotions.
"This is the rice dumplings I made, you can also try it." Yin Xing said in a low voice so as not to disturb the Queen Mother Wanqi who was not far away.
Xin Zhangsi nodded again and took the food box very respectfully, knowing that as long as the master was pleased, she would be the only queen of the dynasty.
The little girl held Queen Yin's hand and looked at the most noble person in the legendary Wanqi family. She didn't know the specific illness, but she knew that everything about the current empress was opened up by Queen Dowager Wanqi.
This powerful legendary figure, Empress Dowager Wanqi once held supreme prestige both for the Wanqi family and for the entire dynasty.
The bright light flowed outside the window, silently shining on the divine bird on Empress Dowager Wanqi's lap, and its black feathers emitted a faint blue glow, sparkling.
It seemed as if the situation was like this many years ago, trust and entrustment transcended the boundaries of time and space, and returned to its original state.
As night fell, Yin Xing sent the little girl back to her residence before returning to the palace alone.
The vast palace was remarkably deserted. Xuan Yizhen hadn't returned yet, clearly not intending to dine together.
Yin Xing realized how heartwarming it was to see someone waiting for him when he returned home.
Xuan Yizheng has never changed over the years. Instead, she has become a little lax. No wonder she is unhappy.
Thinking of this, Yin Xing's eyes lit up and he hurried into the inner hall.
It was late at night, Xuan Yizheng returned to the palace, puzzled as to why he had not seen Yin Xing in the front hall. He asked the palace maids, only to find out that she had already returned to the palace.
Xuan Yizheng pursed his lips slightly. He didn't expect that Yin Xing was becoming more and more lazy and went to bed without even waiting for him.
Xuan Yizhen entered the bathroom from the outer hall with a sullen face. He raised his hand to wave away the palace maids and stepped into the bath alone.
The water light fluctuated and the light spots moved freely. Xuan Yizheng closed his eyes to rest, but he still found it difficult to control the effects of the residual poison of the illusion poison.
If I had known that Yin Xing would not care about me because of a child, I should not have let her choose the child.
Just as Xuan Yizheng was frowning, with complicated thoughts and a slight headache, she suddenly heard the sound of running water. She opened her beautiful eyes and saw a wet patch of white skin jumping into her sight. A look of slight surprise appeared on her face.
Yin Xing blushed as she looked at Xuan Yizhen, who was silent in front of her. She raised her hand to hold the back of her neck, leaned in and kissed her lips, muttering, "Yizhen, you're back so late."
Xuan Yizhen felt the soft touch and regained his composure. His gaze fell on the crimson petals stained on Yin Xing's skin. He realized that today's bath was not a medicinal bath, but a bath filled with the sweet fragrance of peach blossoms. He said in a hoarse voice, "What are you doing?"
"Of course, we should do something happy, so that Yizhen won't be unhappy." Yin Xing suppressed his shame and snuggled up to Xuan Yizhen, squeezing himself into her arms, his heart beating like thunder.
"What kind of thing is that?" Xuan Yizheng seemed like a banished immortal who remained calm even when a woman's sexual desire was shown to him. He just wrapped his arms around Yin Xing lightly, and his fingertips touched the petals, gently brushing them off, feeling her energetic heartbeat.
Yin Xing looked up at the indifferent Xuan Yizhen, feeling a little worried, and sighed, "Yizhen, can you forgive me again?"
Xuan Yizhen chuckled softly, his voice clear and distant, and replied calmly, "When did I ever say I wouldn't forgive you?"
Yin Xing choked up at these righteous words, thinking that these words were a bit dangerous.
If I don't answer well, Xuan Yizheng might blame me, and then I'll be completely screwed.
Yin Xing looked at Xuan Yizhen's beautiful face, thought of the fading Empress Dowager Wanqi, and said with emotion: "Yizhen, life is short, time is precious. You might become an old woman in the next glance."
Xuan Yizhen didn't understand Yin Xing's words. She lowered her beautiful eyes, her gaze fixed on her watery eyes, which were filled with a fresh breath. She whispered softly in her throat, "Are you disgusted by my age?"
"No, even if Yizhen becomes an old woman, I still love her so much. So we should cherish every day, because every today will become a yesterday that keeps moving away from us and cannot be retrieved."
"Is that so?"
Yin Xing didn't understand Xuan Yizheng's mumbling, and thought she was still unhappy, feeling a little helpless.
Seduction is also a high-end skill, otherwise how could Xuan Yizheng remain indifferent even though she was so naked?
Just when Yin Xing was feeling discouraged, Xuan Yizhen suddenly folded his arms, lowered his slender neck, kissed Yin Xing's lips, and said with a slightly hot breath: "If there is such a day, I will take you away from this world together."
As soon as he finished speaking, Yin Xing was suddenly dragged into the bathtub by Xuan Yizheng. He could clearly feel himself sinking lower and lower. The light around him became dimmer and dimmer. The mottled light remaining in the gaps between the petals looked like another bizarre world.
Xuan Yizheng blinked her beautiful eyes slightly, with a natural aloofness, yet with extraordinary piety and concentration, kissing Yin Xing little by little, without any fear of the danger of suffocation.
Yin Xing came back to her senses, but because she realized Xuan Yizhen's intention, she opened her eyes wide silently, thinking that if she kept playing like this, she would never live to the age of becoming an old woman!
Especially when Xuan Yizheng tied Yin Xing's wrist little by little with the belt, she was completely stunned. She was serious!
Xuan Yizheng kissed Yin Xing calmly, his calm eyes stained with a faint smile, his black hair as gorgeous as seaweed, like a captivating ghost, so beautiful that it took one's breath away.
However, Yin Xing has not fainted yet. Although he is a little short of oxygen, he can't help but sigh that the price of making Xuan Yizheng angry is too terrible.
Soon, tiny bubbles emerged from the tip of Yin Xing's nose, constantly surging and rising little by little, and gradually a few ripples remained on the calm surface of the bathtub. The petals were densely packed, obscuring the scene in between, and faintly stained with water light, making it look more vivid and gorgeous.
Beautiful but dangerous, this is probably the most concrete image of it.
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