Tibetan beads

Xu Yin still went to Taiyuan Palace from time to time, and every time he went there, Concubine Liu could get a short rest.

Gradually, the atmosphere between the two became harmonious. Concubine Liu even had the courage to ask her: "Are you almost six months old? Are you not heavy?" Those who walked around every day didn't even care much about carrying the chariot. sit.

Xu Yin replied calmly: "It's okay, it's just a little inconvenient."

Concubine Liu couldn't help being envious: "It's great to have practiced martial arts."

Xu Yin smiled: "What do I have to do with martial arts? I don't know how to use swords, guns and swords. I just practice riding and shooting, and my strength is stronger than ordinary people."

Concubine Liu thought to herself, the person who almost killed Jiang Yi with one arrow is just strong?Great King Kong is nothing more than that.

Xu Yin glanced at her, and said again: "I think the concubine is not bad now, just now she lifted a basket of soil, is it much tougher than before?"

Concubine Liu apologized a few times, but thought in her heart, you have tried this kind of life, going to the fields every day, loosening the soil and fertilizing, and carrying water yourself.The strength is a bit stronger, but what kind of wear is her hand!
After drinking the honey water in the cup, Xu Yin got up: "I'm going back."

Concubine Liu followed suit and stood up: "Princess Jin, let's go. I can't leave Taiyuan Palace, so I won't see you off."

Xu Yin nodded and led the people away.

Seeing her disappear, Concubine Liu felt relieved, sat on the chair for a while, picked out a piece of sweet-scented osmanthus jelly from the tea on the table, and ate it slowly.

……

The sky was full of sunset clouds, Yan Cheng finished his official duties for today.

After the advisers and ministers left, a voice sounded outside: "His Royal Highness."

He recognized the voice of his confidant, and raised his voice, "Come in."

The confidant opened the door and came in, closed the door carefully, walked up to him, and said humbly: "Something happened in the Buddhist hall."

The Buddhist hall here is a code name, Yan Cheng's spirit immediately tensed up, staring at him and asking: "What's the matter?"

The confidant leaned into his ear and whispered a few words.

Yan Cheng's expression suddenly changed, he walked back and forth in the room a few times, and asked, "How many times have you been there?"

"Four or five times."

"She... didn't ask anyone to pass the message?"

"No."

Yan Cheng's expression was ugly.Ever since she was imprisoned in the Buddhist hall, Concubine Liu asked someone to send a message from time to time, complaining to him about how hard life is, how hard it is to go to the fields, and how unpalatable the food is.

He didn't keep people in Taiyuan Palace because of such a trivial matter, not to mention that he was worried that he would intervene and let the queen notice.So this year, he only comforted him patiently, and didn't take too much care.Gradually, Concubine Liu gave up her mind, so she sent a few words of concern every month to prevent him from forgetting about herself.

Taiyuan Palace was calm and calm, coupled with the busy business, Yan Cheng hadn't paid attention to it for a long time, and when he suddenly heard about such a thing, he became vigilant.

The confidant asked in a timely manner: "Your Highness, is there something wrong with this matter? The one in the Buddhist hall is very afraid of Princess Jin, but we get along very well this time."

This is what makes Yan Cheng uneasy.He used threats and lures to Concubine Liu because he knew that Concubine Liu had no choice but to hope that he would escape from the prison after ascending to power.Now that Xu Yin is visiting frequently, he realizes that he has neglected a lot earlier, in case Concubine Liu thinks that he has no hope here and turns to Xu Yin...

With Liu Xi'er's example before him, how could he sit still?
He whispered: "Try to find a way to find out, and give her some benefits."

"Yes."

That night, Grand Concubine Liu received the money for clothes and materials from Yan Cheng. She was very pleasantly surprised. She grabbed the messenger and asked, "Did the crown prince ask about me? What did he say?"

The palace servant replied: "The prince is thinking about the empress, and said that the weather is hot these days, and there is no ice rule in Taiyuan Palace, so I am afraid it will be difficult. In two days, I will find a way to send a batch of ice to make the empress more comfortable."

Concubine Liu was very happy.This is the saddest thing for her now. In winter, she can still get some charcoal, but in summer, there is no ice at all.How about looking forward to Xu Yin's arrival?She came, and the ice basin was delivered in no time.With food and drink and an ice basin to cool down, the days are much more comfortable.

"You thank the prince for me, so that he doesn't have to worry too much. As long as he is well, I will be fine." Concubine Liu said, wiping her tears.

"Yes." The maidservant paused for a moment, and asked tentatively, "Is there anything else you want to say, Your Majesty? Recently, Princess Jin has visited several times, but Your Majesty was frightened? Do you want to talk to His Highness and think of a way for you?" ?”

Concubine Liu paused for a moment, then she understood.Oh, so the prince is afraid of this!Let's just say, I haven't heard a word for so long, and suddenly asked about my health.

After being imprisoned in Taiyuan Palace for a year, Concubine Liu gradually figured it out.What happened last time finally hurt Yan Cheng's feelings, and she couldn't make it through the foolishness she had done before.Later, she repeatedly expressed concern and wanted to make amends, but Yan Cheng only responded in vain.But what can she do?Besides Yan Cheng, who else could he count on?
But now, a chip was suddenly delivered to her.

Concubine Liu said with a smile: "Prince Jin just came to hang out, but she didn't scare me. It's just that I miss the prince very much. Can you send a message to ask the prince to come over?"

"This..." The maid was troubled, "Your Majesty, the Prince is busy with government affairs, and with so many eyes staring at him, it's hard to find time."

Concubine Liu's expression was calm: "Whether it's successful or not, you should pass on a message. I just hope that the prince will come, and I won't complain if I can't."

The palace maid had no choice but to answer: "...Yes."

The next day when the news came back to the East Palace, Yan Cheng kicked the stool over.

"She's threatening me!"

The confidant hurriedly said: "His Royal Highness calm down, the empress is not a threat, she thinks she has been trapped in Taiyuan Palace and has no idea, so it is inevitable that she is a little urgent."

Yan Cheng snorted, feeling even more disgusted with Concubine Liu.

How could he have such an aunt?Hypocritical, hypocritical, how can there be any family affection?If I knew I shouldn't have taken her in Tongyang back then!
Yan Cheng took a deep breath.So far, it's useless to think about it.Although he has already sat on the crown prince, he is still not stable, especially Yanling's prestige is getting higher and higher, and the secret of his life experience must not be known to anyone. Taiyuan Palace... must be resolved.

"Tell her that Gu will meet her someday."

"Yes."

A few days later, it was too late for Yan Cheng to discuss matters, so he stayed in the palace.In the middle of the night, he quietly went to Ximen.

Emperor Mingde got the report, but he didn't speak for a long time.

Until the queen's voice came from the hall: "What are you doing outside? It's time to go to bed."

Emperor Mingde responded, waved his hand to make the hidden guard retreat, and turned back to his bedroom.

While straightening the pillowcase, the queen talked to him: "The imperial doctor said that Ah Cheng is busy until the third watch every day, which hurts his body too much. You, find a way to make him do less, otherwise it will be useless to make up for it."

Emperor Mingde looked at her quietly.

The queen didn't get a response, so she turned her head and said angrily: "I'm talking to you, do you still want to hug your grandson?"

Emperor Mingde smiled and replied softly: "Okay."