Who says maids don't fall for the city

Chapter 20: Painting a building without evidence (2)
I still remember that when we first met, he was dressed in white, and his brows and eyes were not stained with dust.Now he is dressed in a yellow robe, and his clear eyes were slightly tired.

However, he still looked at me so warmly.That's great.

He put his arms around me halfway, and when he saw that I was able to speak, his face relaxed a little.My throat was itchy, and I couldn't help coughing lightly.His complexion was ugly, and he glared at Liu Xia angrily.

Liu Xia was originally kicked aside by him, she was so frightened that her face turned pale, and she couldn't help shrinking her body and trembling.Now seeing Yang Ziyu glaring at him even more, he was so shocked that he passed out.

I tugged at his sleeves, and said with a light smile, "I'm fine." He looked at me with a vague expression, without speaking, and suddenly reached out and hugged me.

While panicked, he saw Leng Xiang standing outside the door with a confused look on his face.Chen Xidong also stood there dumbfounded, with a shocked expression on his face.

"Yang Ziyu." I whispered.

"Huh?" He looked down at me and said anxiously, "But what's wrong?"

I shook my head, "I'm really fine, you put me down quickly. So many people watching, how embarrassing." He froze for a moment, raised his eyes and looked around, then lowered his head and chuckled again: "Qing'er was wrong. , there is no one here."

"Impossible." I retorted and looked sideways—the crowd that were still crowded just now disappeared in the blink of an eye.Blinking, puzzled: "Where are people? Why are they gone?"

Yang Ziyu didn't answer, put me on the wooden bed, and looked at me carefully.From head to toe, and from foot to head.

At the end, he nodded, "Fortunately, there is no serious problem."

"I'm not so delicate," said unconsciously.The sun was shining through the window, and something in his hair reflected light, making my eyes hurt. "Hey", he yelled, helped him by his shoulders and knelt up, and reached out to touch the thing that tied his hair.It is made of pure gold, with a white gemstone inlaid in the middle, like a cold pool, shining brightly.

"What's this?" I asked, kneeling down and looking him in the eye.Pointing to his yellow uniform embroidered with a five-clawed golden dragon, "What happened?"

Yang Ziyu smiled slightly, and his eyes were full of smiles when he looked deep into the depths.It's like a child has done something very difficult and can't help showing it off to those close to him.He leaned close to my ear, breathing scorching heat, and sprayed lightly on my ear.One word at a time, enunciate clearly.

"Qing'er, how about being my queen?"

It was like a dream. In the dream, I planted a half moon chrysanthemum in the yard. After waiting for an unknown period of time, it refused to open.Suddenly an apple tree grew in the yard, and it was full of beautiful apples.I took a look at which one, and that one jumped into my hand with a plop, yelling, "Eat me quickly! Eat me quickly!"

Their yells woke me up from my dream, and then Liuxia came galloping from the outside, knelt by the bed and asked me what was wrong.

I shook my head, took a few breaths, and called out, "Go get some snacks. I had a dream just now, which took a lot of energy. Now I'm hungry again."

She responded in astonishment, as if she had never seen a woman like me who had to eat several meals a day.After a while, cakes were brought and I was helped to sit down at the table.I took a bite of something, and I couldn't help thinking about it.

That day Yang Ziyu said that he was the legitimate son of Empress Qingze.Because of his infirmity when he was young, he was sent to Li Xiao's family to practice martial arts.Later, the Lord of Qingze was critically ill, so he was called back to Huadu, the capital of Qingze.He originally planned to marry me first, and then return to Huadu together.But who would have thought that the day when he got on the bridal sedan chair was robbed by Chengfeng, and he missed it for life.He had no choice but to leave a message asking me to go to Mocheng to find him, and he went back to Qingze first.

I couldn't help but smile wryly, I didn't expect that I almost married an emperor.The room was a little stuffy, so she called Liuxia to open the window.The moonlight came in, reflecting the peach blossom bracelet on the wrist, emitting a charming light.Recalling that Yang Ziyu put the bracelet on my hand with a solemn expression, I wanted to break free, but I couldn't do it because I was not as strong as him.He smiled slightly: "No matter what happens in the future, this bracelet must not be taken off again." Although his tone was gentle, there was clearly an irresistible imperial power in it.I froze for a moment, but nodded in response.

At dawn, Liuxia came to wake me up.Because I didn't sleep well last night, I couldn't get up for half a day.She whispered the words "Queen Jingyi" in my ear, and I immediately jumped up in shock.

Empress Dowager Jingyi is Yang Ziyu's biological mother, an extremely beautiful woman.Yang Ziyu took me to see the queen mother the day after she said she wanted to marry me as queen. She just glanced at me and made me tremble all over.So at this moment, we are living under the fence, and the lives of Leng Xiang and I are in Yang Ziyu's hands, so I don't want to have any conflicts with him.So when he said he wanted to marry me, I just kept my mouth shut and lowered my head slightly as if listening.

After listening to what he said, the queen mother sat quietly, picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea. Immediately, a maid stepped forward to take the cup and handed her a silk handkerchief. She took it, wiped her mouth slightly, and smiled lightly. "Emperor, come and play chess with the queen."

Obviously, she just pretended not to hear.

Although Yang Ziyu was displeased, she didn't dare to show it, so she obediently played chess.And I am happy in my heart.It is said that I am just a little maid, how can I be the mother of the country.What's more, I am from Daye, and this cross-border marriage is not very practical.

But Empress Dowager Jingyi obviously didn't think so.She said that I am someone the emperor likes, so I will naturally live in the harem in the future, and I should naturally learn the rules from now on.So I went to Qifeng Palace to greet her every day before dawn, and then went to the small kitchen to make breakfast, and then walked around with her until I could come back for a nap at nap time.It is also the same job in the afternoon.

I really think that she just wants me to retreat in spite of the difficulties, but she doesn't know that I can retreat without the difficulties.

Forced by Liuxia to get up, she rushed to Qifeng Palace after washing up.She was stopped by Madam Zhang next to the Queen Mother, and after waiting for a while, someone came out to call.Go in and kneel down three times and kowtow nine times. After getting up, stand obediently by the side.When the queen mother started to play with the kingfisher, I exited the main hall and came to the small kitchen under the gesture of Mammy Zhang's eyes.Roll up your sleeves and make a few snacks, cook a pot of porridge, red dates and lotus seeds.

Then he ordered someone to bring it to the dining room and wait for the queen mother to sit down and eat.After all, I am not a court lady, the advantage of this is that I can also eat with her when she eats.But it also led to me "by the way" being the subject of drug testing for her.I always have to take a bite first before Nanny Zhang dares to serve the Queen Mother with chopsticks.

She took a bite of the glutinous rice cake, put down her chopsticks, and gently wiped her lips with a silk handkerchief.Wei Wei nodded and said: "Although you don't look very good and don't know the rules, but this thing is pretty good."

My whole face froze, and after a long while, I said with a dry smile: "Thank you for your compliment."

She nodded in embarrassment, and began to eat slowly again.The delicacy of the movements and the dignity of the demeanor are really beyond my comparability.I was a little shy for a while, so I imitated her and ate.

After breakfast, she has no interest in torturing me today, and waved me back to rest.Naturally, I thanked you happily, and walked out of Qifeng Palace quickly.After walking a few steps towards the courtyard where he lived, he saw Chen Xidong pacing shyly over from the opposite side.

Ever since he knew that I was the serious master, he has been constipated.I don't know what to say to me, but if I don't say anything, it's obviously not good.It is probably because he is afraid that I will wear small shoes for him, so he will find something to say a few words to me when he is fine.From time to time, send some gadgets to please me.

In fact, I don't hold grudges, mainly because I think that anyone with eyes will think that Leng Xiang is the serious master, and I'm just a passer-by.But the more indifferent I was, the more terrified Chen Xidong became.In order to prevent him from falling asleep, I took everything he sent every time.

"Miss Ji", he walked up to me and called out loudly, but his expression was still a little unnatural.

I bowed my body and saluted, "Master Chen", after all, I don't have a rank yet, and he is also an official, so it is always appropriate to be more polite to him.

He waved his hands again and again, saying: "I dare not accept it." He did not leave after speaking, with an awkward expression.

I glanced at Liuxia, and she immediately backed away tactfully.I squinted at him, walked to the lotus pond, and leaned against the stone railing. "Your Majesty Chen, if you have something to do, you may as well speak up."

Chen Xidong coughed lightly, and said: "The girl Leng Xiang who came with Miss Ji has been living in my subordinate's mansion for these days, arguing every day to see the girl. I just want to ask Miss Ji how she feels when I come here today. What should I do next?"

After we met, I don't know what Yang Ziyu was thinking, but he insisted on taking Leng Xiang away from me, as if he wanted to sever all my previous ties.I had a fight with him, but he just smiled and said nothing. In the end, I was just entertaining myself by acting alone.As time passed, I lost interest.Just knowing that he didn't hurt Leng Xiang is enough.

Wei Wei pondered, and said: "Since this is the case, I will think of a way myself, Master Chen doesn't have to worry, let's go back first."

He answered "Yes", but did not back down, as if he still had something to say.Chen Xidong was in charge of the imperial guards, Yang Ziyu trusted him a lot, and he was relatively calm, if nothing happened, he wouldn't go overboard like this.

I frowned, "What else is there, my lord?"

He thought for a long time, and finally said: "The emperor has announced to the world that he wants to marry a commoner woman from Daye as his queen. As soon as this matter happened, the whole court was in an uproar. All the ministers wrote letters to oppose this matter." Pause , said: "I know that I felt sorry for the girl at first, so I wanted to make amends. I said these words today to hope that the girl can be prepared. After all, the ministers will never compromise easily."

I couldn't help laughing, I didn't have this idea in the first place, and their objection was in line with my wishes, so what should I prepare for.

"Your Majesty has trouble sleeping and eating because of this matter. I hope that the girl will be more caring and considerate." When he said this, he glanced at me with a slight resentment from the corner of his eye.

I suddenly had goosebumps all over my body.In other words, although I am not warm to Yang Ziyu, I am not deserted either.But the difference in status between the two made Chen Xidong and the others think that I was a sparrow flying on a branch. Naturally, Yang Ziyu should be enshrined.Anyway, it must not be so plain.

With a correct attitude, folded his hands on his chest, and said: "Lord Chen, please rest assured, Qing'er will definitely take good care of your Majesty." After speaking, he watched him leave contentedly, with a trace of helplessness at the corner of his mouth.

It has been nearly ten days since I arrived in Qingze Huadu, I don't know if Cheng Yu already knows about my situation.And Leng Xiang, she must be terrified because she doesn't know anyone around her, I have to find a way to get her by my side.

After thinking about it a few times, I came up with a clue and went back to my yard.

It was late at night, and I was lying on the bed in my obscene clothes, and the stove in the room exuded a reassuring atmosphere.The faint fragrance of orchid permeates the tip of the nose, and taking a deep breath is a slow state of mind.

He pricked up his ears and listened carefully to the movement outside. After an unknown amount of time, there was a light knock on the door.Liu Xia who was sleeping outside immediately got up and trotted to open the door.

I smile and close my eyes.

The door of the room was gently pushed open. He has practiced martial arts since he was a child, so he deliberately stepped lightly at this moment so as not to disturb me. Naturally, I couldn't hear the slightest sound.I can just feel the warmth a little closer to me, his breath close to my ears.

Frowning deeply, he murmured uneasily.His hand suddenly grabbed the air, as if he wanted to get something that could make him feel stable, but only one hand was empty.Sweat broke out on his forehead, and his eyelashes trembled slightly.

The hand was suddenly held, firmly and without hesitation.It's just that the breathing is a little stagnant.

Feeling sore in his heart, he couldn't bear to make him suffer any more, so he opened his eyes suddenly, gasping for breath, as if he had just escaped from a nightmare.His eyes stared straight at the ceiling, as if he was looking for something beyond the real thing.

He probed my forehead, and said in a clear and shallow voice, "But did you have a nightmare?" He turned to the outside: "Liuxia, hold the lamp."

With the soft sound of the torch being wiped, the room gradually became brighter.A lamp is like a bean, emitting a dim yellow light.Yang Ziyu sat on the side of the bed, her eyes were warm and clear like water, she only looked at me quietly.

He frowned slightly: "But did you eat too much at night?" I was taken aback, and then I remembered that Liuxia would report to him every day about my actions and diet, so he naturally knew that I ate more and did less here.

Feeling ashamed and annoyed, he thumped him: "What nonsense are you talking about? When did I eat so much?!"

He froze, and a smile gradually appeared in his eyes.I took the silk handkerchief from Liuxia and wiped the sweat on my forehead: "Okay, okay, I'm talking nonsense." Then she turned to Liuxia: "Don't give Qing'er so much food at night, or you will accumulate food and do evil again. Dream."

Liuxia responded with a light smile, and led the door out.

I was so angry that it took me a long time to remember what I was going to do today.So he made a sad appearance and said, "I didn't have a nightmare."

He moved to the bed, held my hand but didn't speak, and didn't know what he was thinking.The eyes are deep and deep, so I can't understand.

After hesitating for a while, he still spoke slowly: "Ayu, I have no friends here, and I am very lonely by myself. Why don't you call in the girl who was with me. Maybe then I won't wake up in the middle of the night again." Every time I call him Ayu, I feel like I'm calling Cheng Yu again, my tone is subconsciously soft, and my eyes are gentle.

He sighed softly and took me in his arms.My whole body froze immediately and I couldn't move.

He leaned against the bedpost, his chin gently brushing the top of my hair.The room was silent.

I don't know how long it took before he responded lightly: "Yes."

I was happy in my heart, and I no longer cared about his unruly behavior, but started to plan how to leave.

My shoulders tightened, and I looked up in surprise, only to see Yang Ziyu's dark eyes that could not see the bottom.

"Qing'er, I can give you whatever you want. Just don't lie to me, and never leave me." He seemed to have seen through something, but he seemed to know nothing.Just saying these inexplicable words, does he know that I have been trying to find a way to leave?
I laughed stiffly, but his eyes darkened even more.We didn't hide, we just looked at each other like this, as if we wanted to see who would compromise first.

A chiseled face flickered with the flickering of the candle flame.His eyelashes are like butterfly wings, and there is a deep pool below.It makes people feel unreasonably soft-hearted.

Suddenly, a light bloomed in the deep pool, faint but not to be ignored.

I was startled, only to realize that my hand touched his cheek at some point.He smiled and put his hand over mine, covering it.The eyes are also flickering.

Clasping the palm and taking it off, he lowered his head and gently touched my palm with his lips.

His eyes widened suddenly, and he couldn't believe he would do such a thing.His lips were soft and warm, and the moisture made me shudder.

"You, don't be like this." I begged in a low voice, the voice came out of my throat, but it was unexpectedly hoarse.He raised his head, his eyes became darker.

(End of this chapter)