Chapter 501 Father and Daughter Farewell
After the New Year, officials from all over the country left one after another. Ge Xubai was given the important task of guarding Xiping and could not stay in the capital for long.
He had also accomplished the most important thing in his mind, so he was anxious to go back and ordered people to clean up the bridal chamber and be ready to welcome the bride at any time.
On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, he set off back to Xiping.
Ye Hanyi left the palace to see him off, riding his horse for dozens of miles.
When he came back, his eyes were red and his mouth was swollen.
The King of Southern Yunnan was also preparing to set off.
Xiao Yanci requested Emperor Defeng to allow Concubine Rou to leave the palace to see King Diannan off.
There was no such precedent before, but Emperor Defeng agreed.
If you stick too much to etiquette, you will lose your humanity.
Concubine Rou changed into a neat outfit today. She lost the elegance and grace of a concubine and looked more heroic.
After leaving the high palace walls, she couldn't help but lift the curtain of the car and look at the world outside the street.
As she watched, her eyes couldn't help but turn red.
During her 25 years in the palace, she only left the palace during the spring and autumn hunting seasons, which was a very few times.
She thought she would never have the chance to leave the palace walls.
I didn't expect that I would have this opportunity today.
Even if it is just a short absence, it is a rare and precious time for Concubine Rou.
Jinse also left the palace with Concubine Rou, and she was also in a restless mood.
After the carriage left the city, Concubine Rou asked the driver to stop. Xiao Yanci and the King of Southern Yunnan and his entourage were already waiting for her outside the city.
The King of Southern Yunnan was visibly relieved when he saw her.
He thought she couldn't come.
Concubine Rou had someone bring a horse for her so that she could ride it and take them a little further.
Xiao Yanci was a little worried, "Mother, are you okay?"
Concubine Rou cast a look at him, "Who are you looking down on? In every hunting trip these years, I've always come out on top."
The King of Southern Yunnan exclaimed, "It seems that the nobles in the capital are not very good at riding and shooting. Even your mediocre skills can take the lead."
Xiao Yanci coughed lightly, "The first place that mother is talking about is the first place among all the concubines in the palace."
Her riding and shooting skills were average, but she was already the best among all the concubines in the palace.
The King of Southern Yunnan suddenly understood, "So that's how it is. No wonder then."
Concubine Rou was laughed at by them and felt a little embarrassed for a moment.
"No matter what the first place is, I am the first place. Stop talking nonsense and bring the horse."
Xiao Yanci reminded her, "Mother, you haven't ridden a horse in many years."
The King of Southern Yunnan said, "Bring the horse here. I want to see if she has forgotten everything I taught her."
Concubine Rou said proudly, "Then you will see."
Xiao Yanci said no more and ordered someone to bring a horse.
Concubine Rou climbed onto the horse, kicked the horse's belly, and started running.
She was the daughter of a military commander. She had ridden a horse across the grasslands and had felt what the wind of freedom felt like.
The King of Southern Yunnan looked at her dashing figure on horseback, a smile in his eyes, and he also rode his horse to follow her.
The father and daughter sped along the spacious official road, one in front and one behind, and soon left everyone behind.
Neither Xiao Yanci nor Ye Hanyi chased after him.
That was their father-daughter time, and no one should disturb it.
The King of Southern Yunnan was riding a Ferghana horse that Ge Xu had given him as a gift. The horse had been tamed by the King of Southern Yunnan. It galloped at full speed and soon left Concubine Rou behind.
Concubine Rou became competitive and waved her whip to quicken her pace.
After running for a quarter of an hour, the King of Southern Yunnan slowly slowed down.
Concubine Rou followed closely behind and caught up.
A thin layer of sweat appeared on her forehead, a faint blush appeared on her cheeks, and there was a bright light in her eyes.
She hadn't felt this good in a long time.
"Come again! I will definitely win."
The King of Southern Yunnan shook his head. "You haven't ridden a horse for a long time. Your legs will be rubbed raw when you turn around."
Concubine Rou was touched, "You still remember this."
"I'll never forget anything about you."
Because it is the top priority that has always been on my mind.
A sour feeling welled up in Concubine Rou's heart.
At this moment, she wanted to follow her father regardless of anything and go home together.
Without the constraints of the palace walls, she could no longer conceal all her fragile emotions.
"Dad, I want to go home."
Her voice was choked with sobs, and her eyes were full of attachment as she looked at the King of Southern Yunnan.
The King of Southern Yunnan felt as if something had stabbed him in the heart, causing him severe pain.
At this moment, the guilt towards his daughter once again overwhelmed him.
It was he who sent his daughter into the harem with his own hands.
To this day, he still has no ability to take her back.
"Rou'er, Daddy is sorry for you."
Tears suddenly rolled down Concubine Rou's face. She quickly turned her head and wiped away her tears.
"I know you're being forced into this, and I don't blame you. Actually, I've gotten used to it. The palace is full of fine clothes and delicious food, and I live a very comfortable life. You know, I'm the lazy one, and I just like being waited on. If I really go back to southern Yunnan, you'll force me to practice riding, archery, and horseback riding again. Just thinking about it makes me tired to death."
She pretended to be relaxed, as if the true feelings just revealed were just an illusion.
The King of Southern Yunnan remained silent.
He couldn't laugh, nor could he pretend to be relaxed like her.
When the prince ascends the throne...
Even when the prince ascends the throne, nothing will change.
Since ancient times, concubines who entered the palace never returned home.
The only place to leave the palace is to guard the imperial tomb.
Even if the prince ascends the throne, he cannot risk the wrath of the world and allow the concubine to leave the palace and return home.
The King of Southern Yunnan ruthlessly cut short his fantasy.
Concubine Rou quickly calmed down. She gave him detailed instructions on what to pay attention to on the road, and took out a letter she had written to her mother and asked him to pass it on.
Finally, Concubine Rou talked about Ye Hanyi's marriage.
"Han Yi is marrying far away, I will give her a dowry, and from now on, I will be her support."
The King of Southern Yunnan said, "Her dowry will be managed by your brother and sister-in-law. You should keep some money for yourself."
"I have no place to spend money in the palace, so it's useless to keep it."
King of Southern Yunnan: "Then leave it to Aci. His fate is..."
The King of Southern Yunnan stopped talking.
Xiao Yanci is now the crown prince, so it is not convenient to mention the fate that Master Wuchen had given him before, otherwise it would be easily used as a handle to attack him.
Concubine Rou didn't take it seriously and laughed, "With Zhiran by his side, Aci's fate has changed. With Zhiran around, Aci will never be short of money."
The King of Southern Yunnan had long known Lu Zhiran's reputation. He had seen and heard it with his own eyes and ears during his time in the capital. He had to admit that Xiao Yanci had married a virtuous wife.
Concubine Rou straightened her expression and said, "Father, Hanyi's marriage should be arranged as soon as possible and should not be delayed."
The King of Southern Yunnan was puzzled. "Why? Your sister-in-law and mother must be reluctant to leave."
Imperial Concubine Rou lowered her voice, "Even if you are reluctant, you have to let it go. Otherwise, if you delay, something bad will happen, and Han Yi's youth will be wasted."
She pointed in the direction of the palace.
The King of Southern Yunnan was startled and immediately understood.
Emperor Defeng's time is running out.
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