Long live Emperor Wu!

Caiyi heard the noise, came over from outside, picked up the scriptures on the ground, and said:

"What's wrong with Talent? I finally don't like watching anymore."

Wu Rou felt her chest hurt with anger. She tried her best to calm her breathing and said angrily:

"I didn't like watching it in the first place, but I had no choice but to watch it... but I found out that I had no talent, and I wasn't even good enough to bluff people."

Caiyi took the book, walked to her side silently, put the scripture in the pile of Buddhist scriptures beside her, and said:

"Your Majesty is going to Cuiwei Palace to escape the summer heat. None of the talents went there last time. Let's go and relax this time. I heard that Cuiwei Palace is very beautiful and cool."

When Wu Rou heard this, she leaned on the couch next to her irritably and said:
"What am I going to do?...To meet someone I don't want to see, or to be a messenger and do useless work? I don't want to go anywhere now!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Si Qiu from outside ran in and said:
"Cai Ren, His Majesty's chamberlain is here."

Wu Rou was startled and quickly got up from the soft couch, straightened her clothes and hair, and went outside to greet him.

As soon as the two met, the chamberlain bowed and saluted, and Wu Rou returned the salute and asked:
"I wonder why the chamberlain came here?"

"We are here to pass on His Majesty's oral instructions, saying that it is very rare for Wu Cai people to like Buddhism. This time when we went to Cuiwei Palace, His Majesty invited Master Xuanzang to go to Cuiwei Palace to spend the summer. It was a rare opportunity, so Wu Cai people went with him. What's the matter? If you don’t understand, you might as well ask the master directly.”

The chamberlain looked at Wu Rou and smiled, and said somewhat flatteringly:

"Your Majesty is thinking of talented people. He has thought of this for you."

Wu Rou smiled awkwardly and said:

"Wu Rou is grateful in his heart. Is Your Majesty busy? Do you want me to go and thank you in person?"

"No need, Wu Cairen will take care of things. Just follow us when the time comes."

The chamberlain said that and left.

Watching the eunuch leave, Wu Rou felt angry and dissatisfied in her heart. The emperor really always remembered her at strange times!
There was suddenly a shortage of female official Mo Mo back then, so I thought of her.Now remember that she was reading the Bible?

Why didn't he think of her for a moment at other times?
……

……

Cuiwei Palace covers a large area and accommodates many natural features. It makes people feel more relaxed than the majestic palace city.

In the weather in May, the mountains are full of birds and flowers, and there is a green lake near the back mountain of Cuiwei Palace.

There are koi carps in the lake, and a water corridor and pavilion are built on the lake, which is very suitable for people to hang out.

On this day, Wu Rou was sitting under a pavilion in a corner, holding a plate of fish food in her hand and leaning on the railing in boredom to feed the fish.

From a distance, I saw the emperor, the prince, and more than a dozen servants sitting down on the other side of the lake.

They could see her and she could see them.

There was half a lake in the middle and a long corridor with twists and turns. For a moment, Wu Rou didn't know whether she should go over to say hello.

If someone wanted to be quiet, wouldn't she look annoying by running all the way there?
Besides, the prince obviously always avoided her, either driving her out of Wude Palace or grounding her. After such a long time, they basically didn't see each other, and they didn't even exchange a few words...

But she clearly saw the emperor and the prince there, but she pretended not to see them and didn't go to see them. She didn't take the imperial power seriously.

Wu Rou turned half sideways and was hesitating whether to go over or not when she saw the emperor waving to her over there at the pavilion.

Wu Rou glanced behind her subconsciously, but there was no one there.

He glanced at the mountains in the distance again, fearing that he was making a fool of himself, but there was still no one there.Then she turned her face towards the emperor, pointed at herself, and asked:
"Me?"

Of course, the sound cannot travel that far.The emperor tilted his head impatiently and waved his hand at the chamberlain.

So the chamberlain took a step forward, stood by the railing of the corridor, and shouted with great energy:
"Master Wu, your Majesty has summoned you, come and see him soon~"

If you ignore the soft voice unique to eunuchs, it can be said that his voice is loud and his words are clear.

It was the voice that summoned the ministers to worship and go to court during the great court meeting, which frightened the birds in the distant mountains and forests.

Wu Rou no longer hesitated, stuffed the fish food in her hand to Cai Yi, wiped her hands with the handkerchief, and then hurriedly walked around the corridor to that side.

On this side, Prince Li Shan withdrew his gaze and muttered:
"What did Father ask her to do?"

The emperor also leaned lazily on the railing and began to feed the fish. He looked at the fish swimming around below, his brows and eyes were relaxed and tired, and he did not say a word.

There were cicadas chirping in the trees, a rare sense of purity, and time seemed to slow down.

Wu Rou arrived, bowed to the emperor and the prince, and said:
"The talented man Wu Rou has met His Majesty and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

"Well..." The emperor turned his head, glanced at her, and asked with a smile, "How have you been studying the scriptures recently? Have you gained anything?"

Wu Rou hesitated for a moment, lowered her head slightly, and only showed half of her face. She was stubborn and unwilling and said:

"Ah Rou wants to say that she has gained a lot, but she is afraid that His Majesty will not be able to answer the question in the exam.

To answer His Majesty's words honestly, Ah Rou has read a lot and will memorize it. Unfortunately, there is no gain... Not a single word of the words above can enter my heart. "

When the emperor heard this, he saw her smiling lowly, as if Wu Rou's words had amused him, and he was very happy.

Prince Li Shan never looked at her. He kept holding on to the railing, standing there with a slight bow, looking at the fish in the lake, as if he didn't even notice her coming.

Only Prince Li Shan knew that out of the corner of his eye, he could see her peach-colored printed skirt, her arms held elegantly in front of her, and her simple fairy bun.

It's been a long time since I last saw her. Now that I can be so close and hear her voice again, I feel warm and comforted in my heart. I'm very satisfied... very happy.

The emperor handed the fish food in his hand to his son, clapped his hands, and immediately the maid next to him handed him the basin and handkerchief.

The emperor washed his hands and said with a smile:

"Buddhism is only for people with wisdom to learn. I can't do it even if I see you like this."

When Wu Rou heard this, she tilted her head slightly and finally couldn't help but ask:
"Your Majesty, what's wrong with Arou? I entered the palace at the age of 14, and it's been 11 years now, and I'm still a talented person.

I asked myself that although my appearance may not be the most beautiful thing in the country, I am not any worse than anyone else. My poetry and articles are a little lacking, but my practical skills are very good. Your Majesty also praised me for my good handwriting and my orderly work.Why not? "

She spoke hurriedly and quickly, and her blame and resentment were so obvious that the maids serving beside her were dumbfounded, thinking that she was tired of living and dared to lose her temper with the emperor like this.

Prince Li Shan finally couldn't help but stood up straight, with a long body and one hand behind his back. He looked at her and reprimanded:

"What's your attitude?! Have you ever talked to His Majesty like this?"

Wu Rou turned her face sideways and glared at Prince Li Shan as if she had broken a jar.

Li Shan was speechless at that time, frowning slightly and looking at her with a somewhat anxious expression.

I'm so tired today, I feel like... I've put it off until now, I'm sorry.