Both Emperor Yongzheng and Emperor Thirteen were astonished to have ever seen Heyue in such a state.
Thirteen stepped forward to help Heyue up: "Heyue, you're still sick. Get up and talk things out. Don't make things difficult for Fourth Brother."
Heyue pushed away Thirteen's arm, looked up at Yongzheng resolutely, and said, "Fourth Brother, please promise me. I'm just going to see her, I won't do anything else."
"Is it worth it for a mere Guo Luoluo woman?" Yongzheng asked through gritted teeth, seething with resentment.
He Yue shook her head: "I don't care whether it's worth it or not, I just don't want to regret it."
If her sister were really gone, Heyue would never be able to forgive herself.
In the end, Yongzheng agreed, coldly uttering "Whatever you say," before striding away.
He Yue wept with joy.
Thirteen helped her up, tenderly tucking the stray hairs behind her ear: "Why are you doing this? Is Guo Luoluo really that important?"
He Yueyi, in his arms, wept, saying, "You don't understand, you don't understand the feelings between me and her..."
Thirteen wants to know what kind of feelings these are? What kind of relationship do you and Guo Luoluo have?
Ultimately, he swallowed back the question that was about to come out of his mouth.
Heyue could see that he was hesitant to speak, so she buried her face in his chest and whispered, "Just know that she holds a place in my heart no less than Sixth Sister, and don't ask anything else."
Thirteen nodded, indicating that he understood.
Finally stepping into the former Prince An's Mansion, now the Duke of Fuguo's Mansion, I felt completely different from when I last came.
At that time, Heyue had just reunited with her sister, but they did not recognize each other. Now her sister has fallen into such a state, which is truly heartbreaking.
On the surface, Heyue was sent by imperial decree to appease and persuade the emperor's former sister-in-law, Guoluo, to demonstrate the emperor's benevolence. Therefore, the mother of Duke Xigui, Ma Jia, and his wife, Xiao Ma Jia, personally led Heyue to Guoluo's courtyard.
Xi Gui was the second son of Hua Qi, the Prince of Anjie. After Yongzheng ascended the throne, he stripped Hua Qi of his hereditary title of Prince Anjie, so Xi Gui was only a Duke of the State.
Upon arriving at Guo Luoluo's courtyard, one could see dilapidation and desolation everywhere, indicating that the elder sister was not doing well after returning to her parents' home.
The former wife of Prince Lian ended up as a discarded woman. Where in the mansion is there anyone who truly cares for Lady Guo Luoluo? The courtyard where she lives is naturally incomparable to the one she had at her maternal grandfather's house.
However, the maids in the courtyard served her meticulously, without the slightest neglect.
The Dowager Lady Ma Jia blamed Guo Luoluo quite a bit: "It's also because my cousin is too muddle-headed. I have already sent people to discipline her strictly, and I will never let her disobey the Emperor again or do anything inappropriate."
He Yue ignored her cold words and said directly, "I would like to say a few words to Guo Luoluo. I would like to trouble the Grand Madam and Madam to leave."
Ma Jia naturally wouldn't object, and said with a smile, "If the Princess Consort has any instructions, just tell the maid."
Then he and his daughter-in-law went back to the main courtyard.
He Yue raised her hand and knocked on the tightly closed door. A very faint "Come in" came from inside. Only then did He Yue push open the door and step inside.
When I saw Guo Luoluo again, she was still as radiant and beautiful as before, with a rosy complexion and high spirits, without the slightest sign of weakness or sadness, as if all these hardships had never happened.
Only her cheeks looked thinner and her eye sockets looked sunken.
Guo Luoluo turned her head to look at Heyue, smiled slightly, and said with gentle eyes, "You've come."
Heyue's eyes stung with tears. She had thought her sister would hate her and hurl insults at her, but she never imagined her sister would be so gentle and kind. She was still the same loving sister she used to know.
"Sister...Sister..." Hesitantly, Heyue called out, then slowly stepped forward, squatted down in front of her, and looked up at her: "Sister, how have you been these days?"
Guo Luoluo looked down at her, a smile playing on her lips. Her fingers gently brushed across her gentle cheek. Ignoring her words, she slowly frowned and complained, "Why have you lost so much weight? Is Yunxiang treating you badly?"
Heyue couldn't help but shed tears and shook her head: "No, he treats me very well. It's just that I miss my sister, but she refuses to see me. I'm so upset, so I begged the Emperor to allow me to come and see you."
Lady Guo Luo scolded, "You are confused. What do you have to see in me? Yongzheng values you. You should cherish your good fortune and not disobey him, lest you bring trouble upon yourself and Yunxiang."
I never expected that even at this time, my sister would still be thinking of me. But what have I done?
"Sister, I'm sorry, it's all my fault." Heyue held her hand, unable to hide her remorse.
Guo Luoluo sneered, "What's there to regret? Once you've done something, don't regret it. Besides, you didn't do anything wrong, and I've never blamed you. If I were in your shoes, wouldn't I have done the same? I'm already very happy to be able to see you again."
"Sister, I have already pleaded with the Emperor. He won't do anything to you, so don't worry. You must take good care of yourself. I will come to see you often. Let's be like sisters before, okay?" He Yue hurriedly comforted her, her eyes filled with anticipation.
Guo Luoluo's eyes flashed, and she suddenly asked, "Where is Yunsi?"
He Yue's throat tightened, her eyes flickered, and she didn't know how to answer.
Lady Guo Luoluo, however, already understood and stopped asking questions: "Silly girl, I made a promise with Yinzhi, to the ends of the earth. He has fallen to such a state, how can I be at peace? Besides, do you really believe Yongzheng's words? I am Yinzhi's wife, how could he truly let me go?"
"No, he won't go back on his word." He Yue shook her head firmly. "His Majesty promised me, and he won't go back on his word."
Guo Luoluo looked at him as if he were an innocent and willful child, and said helplessly: "You, can you trust the emperor's words? Don't forget what kind of person the Yongzheng Emperor was in history. He was vindictive and left no room for future trouble. He could even do this to his own son, let alone me."
Heyue shook her head, still not believing it: "He wouldn't do that, he promised me, I believe him, Fourth Brother has never lied to me..."
Guo Luoluo smiled indulgently: "Silly girl, whatever you want. Maybe you'll live a better life this way."
"Heyue, remember, live a good life with Yunxiang, live the life I hoped for in my place. I can never be with Yunsi forever in this life, but I am still happy to see you happy and fulfilled."
At this point, Guo Luoluo hesitated, then slowly opened her gentle left hand, revealing a faint scar on her palm. She gently stroked it, her eyes filled with guilt: "Does it still hurt?"
Heyue shook her head and said with a smile, "It doesn't hurt anymore."
"How could it not hurt?" Guo Luoluo asked, her expression dazed. "Although I scratched you, my heart ached too. I never wanted to hurt you, but I still did. Will you resent me?"
Heyue quickly shook her head: "No, I don't blame my sister. It's all in the past. Let's not talk about it anymore, okay?"
“Yes, it’s all in the past.” Guo Luoluo smiled and let go of her hand, turning her head to look at the scenery outside the window that was in stark contrast to the lush greenery: “It’s getting late, you should go back, it’s not good to stay too long.”
"Sister." Heyue held her hand tightly, burying her face in her knees. "Sister, it took me so long to find you. You have to take good care of yourself, okay? I'll come to see you again."
Don't let it fade away like history; I can't bear to lose you again.
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