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After the new emperor ascended the throne, in addition to handling the affairs of the DPRK and China, the most important thing now was to understand the sentiments of the people, and every time he visited the city, he was escorted by Mu Jingyi.

Back in the palace, the weather has turned gloomy.

Mu Jingyi stood in the hall with no intention of leaving.

Seeing that he had something to say, the new emperor sat down in front of the case and said with a smile, "What else do you want, Ai Qing?"

Mu Jingyi clasped his fists and said, "Actually, it's not a big deal. It's just that this matter involves the Empress Dowager, and I don't dare to hide it."

The new emperor's eyebrows were slightly furrowed. He picked up a paperweight from the table and played with it in his hand. "Oh, my grandmother has always lived in the palace. What will happen to my beloved now?"

"Wei Chen has always been taught by his family that he can only take a concubine when he is forty years old and has no children. Now his wife, Chang, is gentle and polite, and she and Wei Chen fall in love. She was just diagnosed with pregnancy this month. Originally, Wei Chen's family was harmonious. When I was only focused on serving the court. Who would have known that two days ago, the Empress Dowager told her wife that she would give Kong Ling'er next to her as a concubine. I have no virtue and incompetence, and I would never dare to accept the concubine pointed out by the Empress Dowager. .”

Xinti's hand holding the paperweight stopped and he smiled meaningfully, "Grandma is so confused now. How come she likes to be a matchmaker more and more for others."

Mu Jingyi said: "I dare not refute the Queen Mother's decree, so I have to ask the Holy One for help to see how to deal with this matter."

The new emperor stared at him for a long time, then threw the paperweight on the table with a thud.

"It's just a woman, what's the trouble." The new emperor chuckled, "She gave it to you, you just keep it. As for whether she dies or something happens in the future, it's not that woman's life."

Mu Jingyi bowed and said, "Wei Chen understands."

The new emperor added: "Now that the war has just ended, there are many affairs in the court. I am afraid that the tribute from my uncle King Su will be doubled. Otherwise, how can he show his sincerity to the court."

Mu Jingyi said: "Speaking of which, Cangzhou has more fertile land than Qingzhou, and the war has not affected Cangzhou, so that's how it should be."

The new emperor smiled and said, "I wonder if the imperial grandmother will be unhappy when I mention this matter to her?"

"The Empress Dowager has the world in mind, and she will definitely be happy if it is beneficial to Qi State."

The new emperor smiled happily and stood up, "If this is the case, I would like to go see the imperial grandmother now and tell her that this will make her happy."

Mu Jingyi bowed and stepped back with a smile.

On an ordinary evening before the Qingming Festival, a small sedan came out of the Queen Mother's Palace, walked all the way to the side gate of Changping Marquis Mansion, and stopped.

Biyan and Qingluo are already waiting there.

Kong Linger got off the sedan and walked in from the side door. Her makeup was more colorful than usual, she wore a bun with a cloudy bun, a pink gauze dress, and a slightly darker pleated skirt underneath. She moved like a weak willow supporting the wind, lowered her eyebrows and lowered her head, making her look extremely weak.

Bi Yan and Qing Luo suddenly realized that they were already familiar with Kong Linger, but at this moment they both felt a little uncomfortable.

It was Qing Luo who reacted first, stepped forward and said with a smile: "Aunt Kong, the old lady and Madam are already in the hall."

Kong Ling'er's face burned like fire. She nodded and nervously grabbed the sweat towel in her hand, "Please lead the way, young lady."

Bi Yan snorted softly and walked forward.

Kong Linger suppressed her embarrassment slightly and had no choice but to follow her. The wooden soles of her shoes today were much higher than usual, and she was wearing a floor-length skirt. She seemed to be stumbling when she walked a little faster.

But Biyan was angry and did not slow down at all. When Kong Ling'er crossed the threshold of the flower hall, her shoes got caught on her skirt and she almost fell to the ground. Fortunately, Qing Luo, who was walking behind, helped her and she stood firm.

The hall was very quiet. Mrs. Mu and Chang Luoyun were sitting on a rose chair directly opposite the flower hall with an ebony tea table separated from them. Kong Linger suddenly felt a little embarrassed. She smiled and walked to the front to pour tea for Mrs. Mu and Chang Luoyun.

Mrs. Mu didn't say anything, but just took the tea and drank it. "Since you have entered the Mu family, you must abide by the Mu family's rules from now on. Stay well and don't cause trouble." Kong Ling'er lowered her head and agreed softly. .

Mrs. Mu handed the tea cup to her hand. Kong Ling'er put the empty tea cup in the tea tray held by the girl behind her, took another cup of tea from the tea tray, walked to Chang Luoyun, handed it to Chang Luoyun respectfully and said: "Sister, please have tea."

Chang Luoyun took the tea cup and looked at the person in front of him.

The woman lowered her head slightly, wearing a pink gauze dress that made her look more charming than usual. Standing in front of her slightly embarrassed, it was even more pitiful.

However, she couldn't make any connection now, but an indescribable complex emotion lingered in her heart. The most familiar person, whose smiles and smiles can be recalled even with eyes closed, has become so distant and unfamiliar at this moment.

But it was clear that she was closer to her now.

She sighed, placed the tea cup on the coffee table next to her, took off a ruby ​​bracelet from her hand and handed it to her, "This was a gift from the Queen Mother on the Spring Equinox. I think it is more suitable for you, so I will give it to you today." Bar!"

Kong Ling'er took it with both hands, but lowered her head, "Thank you, sister."

Chang Luoyun said: "There is no need to be so polite between us, you can go down."

Kong Ling'er silently blessed Mrs. Mu and Chang Luoyun, and then retreated with the girl who came to lead the way.

In the Jianjia courtyard.

Kong Ling'er sat alone on the edge of the bed, glowing with red candles, but she still didn't find the person in her heart.

It was dark outside, and the Changping Marquis Mansion was silent late at night. Kong Ling'er stood up and sat like this for half a night. The little hope in her heart was extinguished in the weak candlelight.

He will definitely not come. After all, they are not willing to leave even this little expectation for her.

The moonlight on a spring night filtered in through the window, like a pool of water that wetted a small patch of ground in front of the window, making the room feel even colder. She reached out to touch her cheek, and her touch was cold. She felt extremely cold all over, so she walked back and sat on the couch.

I don’t know how long it took, but she took off her shoes and leaned on the bedside, burying her head deeply between her bent knees. The night was like ink dripping in water, thickening little by little and spreading little by little. In the blink of an eye, The morning light crept up from the horizon.

She suddenly remembered the words "Jianjia Yuan" on the door yesterday, and felt a slight pain in her heart.

Jian Jia Cang Cang, does it mean that person will always be like a flower in the moon mirror in the water, hard to come by?

The girl who brought her here yesterday has already come in with a basin of water, "Auntie, the old lady has a bad waist and legs, and she always gets up late. I specifically gave her instructions yesterday, so there is no need to go over and greet her."

The girl brought the basin to her, and Kong Ling'er twisted the handkerchief from inside to clean her face, "What's your name?"

"Xiangtao," the girl said with a smile, "if my aunt doesn't like it, you can give me another name."

"It's just a name. It doesn't matter whether you like it or not." Kong Ling'er cleaned her face and stood up, "Mrs. Hou should be getting up soon. I don't know if Mr. Hou is in her courtyard, so I can give the boots to her." past."

According to the custom of Qi State, a woman should make a pair of boots for her future husband before getting married. On the morning of the second day after the wedding, the bride will help the groom put on these boots, which means that they will be together for a lifetime.

Chuntao said with a smile: "Yesterday, the Marquis went to the Madam's Courtyard when he came back. It was just around the clock and he probably hasn't gone out yet."

Kong Ling'er's hand covering her hair shook, and then she pulled out the hairpin on her head, and her long black hair poured down like a waterfall, "Just in time, you can help me comb my hair in a simple way, so I can hurry up." Send the boots to the Marquis before he goes out."

On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the Lantern Festival, the story of "Winds and Clouds" has just been told. Everyone in the story has their own ending, which is considered satisfactory. Although it was very sad to say goodbye, Ru Ge also had to say goodbye to everyone.

Thank you all for your company and encouragement for such a long time. I hope we can meet again in the next story, and we can lament the fate of each character in the story together in every quiet moment. I wish all fairies good luck, good luck and good luck in the Year of the Dragon!