Rebirth's Charm

Chapter 156

In midsummer, ice cubes are placed in every corner of the palace, making people feel as if they have entered a steamer when they step out of the room.

On such a day, Yu Shaoyun would not go out if he could not go out, and he would only make decisions in the palace for everything.

This morning, King Kang came to meet Yu Shaoyun while the weather was still not too hot to drive people crazy. After he sat down, he smiled and said: "The princess has been diagnosed, and it's a happy pulse."

"That's a good thing." Yu Shaoyun was sincerely happy for him, "If you are afraid that she will make a mistake, go and choose a stable woman to take care of her right now."

"Thank you, Empress Long En." After thanking, Kang Wang looked at the woman who became more and more attractive in front of him, and then thought about the rumors he had heard, and couldn't help wondering—the emperor had been in Furong Garden for a long time, and he had never set foot in the main palace. The queen was calm, and even didn't care at all.Could it be that she has never cared about the emperor, and the great favor she has received is only a fleeting moment?

Yu Shaoyun said: "Go and make arrangements for your concubine. If there is any shortage, go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and tell. The imperial doctor should also choose a reliable one. Just talk to the maids in my palace."

Only then did Kang Wang regain his composure, thanked him again and left.

Yu Shaoyun thought of Ye Xizhao again, counting the days, and thinking about Ye Xizhao's plump body after he was happy, he was unavoidably worried, so he ordered the maids who served him to choose a good doctor and a stable woman to send to the Hou's mansion .No one wants to have accidents in everything, but they have to be on guard. When the time comes, because of a momentary negligence, the children and even Ye Xizhao will have accidents, but it will be no less than the half life of the elder brother and the mother... The price, I am afraid it will be Nobody can afford it.

Just as the maid was ordered to leave, Zhong Liye, who hadn't seen him for a long time, unexpectedly came.

His gait was a little sloppy, his complexion was extremely pale, and it looked like he was hungover.

Yu Shaoyun stroked his forehead and sighed.Just don't get drunk with her.

Zhong Liye went to the bed and lay down, then called her: "Yu Shaoyun, come here."

To actually call her by her first and last name... How drunk is this?
Yu Shaoyun first ordered the maid to make a bowl of hangover soup before turning to sit in front of the bed.

Zhong Liye held her hand.

On a scorching summer day, his fingertips actually brought a slightly cool touch, not the warmth as he remembered—this man's ability to ruin his own body is unmatched.

"Every day, I am surrounded by Yingying and Yanyan, and you are indifferent..." Zhong Liye closed his eyes, and then stared at her again, "You treat me like this, why should I think of your hateful thing?" People? You tell me."

Yu Shaoyun couldn't help but smiled, but didn't speak.Under normal circumstances, it is best not to answer if the person is difficult to tell whether the truth is true or false. If he answers, he will ask for guilt.Why bother.

"Don't worry, no matter what, I won't let you be accused of immorality. This is my business. Why bother to drag you into the water... Besides, who are you brothers and sisters? I can do whatever I want. how."

Although our brothers and sisters are considered powerful, but you are not bad - Yu Shaoyun slandered.No matter whether this guy is pretending or sincerely indulgent in the palace, he has never forgotten his business. Most of the women who have served him recently are relatives of officials he may use.However, these things were learned by the dark guard first, so it is conceivable whether he can succeed.

"I know what you're thinking." Zhong Liye sat up and shook his head. He couldn't see the face of the person in front of him clearly, and then smiled wryly, "My world is no longer up to me. Otherwise, there would be no fake show now It’s really indulgent and indulgent. Xiao Xun has the weakness of almost all the officials, while your eldest brother and Ye Shuxuan control the government... As the emperor, I am already dispensable."

This is the truth.If he hadn't been driven by alcohol, he would never have told her.

In fact, Yu Shaoyun also understands why he is addicted to wine and sex now.He has lost his support and has fallen into the abyss of this life.When a person reaches a certain point, he always needs something to relieve the emptiness in his heart.It is not uncommon for men to fall because of unsatisfactory or hopeless futures.But now Zhong Liye might be in despair for a long time.

The current situation cannot be tolerated by any emperor.

Afterwards, Zhong Liye made a move that surprised Yu Shaoyun——

He leaned over and hugged her.

Yu Shaoyun froze for a moment before resisting the urge to push him away.

She smelled of alcohol all over her body, and she didn't even know which woman she was going to marry, which really made her extremely resistant.

"I don't want to answer a word, I don't want to say a word." Zhong Liye's voice was low and vague, "Shaoyun, how could you be such a cruel woman."

Yes, how could Yu Shaoyun be such a cruel woman?She narrowed her eyes and smiled softly.

Zhong Liye suddenly changed the subject: "Do you still remember the last time I left the palace alone to go to the Yongping Hou Mansion?"

Yu Shaoyun replied: "Of course I remember." That time really made the queen mother very angry.

"Your elder brother and I drank all night, but we were only a little drunk." Zhong Liye's voice became calmer, "I drank with him, it has always been like this. He is an excellent drinking friend, making people drink without getting carried away. Do you know what I told him in the end?"

Yu Shaoyun replied truthfully: "I don't know, my elder brother never mentioned it to me."

"I guess he won't mention it to you." There was a trace of complacency in Zhong Liye's voice, at this moment, he was like a child with no heart.After saying this, he let her go and lay back.

Yu Shaoyun looked at him and couldn't help laughing again.I never thought that I would see him like this.

Zhong Liye did not betray the truth, and said truthfully: "I told him, let's make a three-year agreement. After three years, if he can make the world more prosperous and peaceful; after three years, if I still can't marry him with Xiao Xun's forces Eradicating—it doesn’t matter whether the surname is Zhongli or Yu.” Then, he explained in a slow voice, “His tactics are too cruel and ruthless when he fights, because he is bloodthirsty and warlike. I am always worried that he He is no longer the general who cared for the world and sympathized with the common people in the past. A general with illustrious military exploits will not be a hero for generations to come, but he will be a hero."

Yu Shaoyun shook his head slowly when he heard the words, "You're wrong. My elder brother doesn't want to be famous forever, and he doesn't intend to become a hero."

"I hope so." Zhong Liye smiled slowly, "In this way, I can leave all the affairs of the day to him, and I don't care who makes all the moves. After all, you brothers and sisters are deeply in love, and he will never Make things difficult for you, and make the empress who is the mother of the world a laughing stock."

Yu Shaoyun said to him with some sympathy: "This matter, you are asking for trouble."

"Maybe." Zhong Liye breathed out, "But what I do is my job." Immediately, he looked at Yu Shaoyun, "You must think that I am dead drunk, but I am not. I am really drunk , talking as usual, and when half-drunk but not drunk, he looks like a drunk."

I hope so.Yu Shaoyun thought, some words, if not for his drunken words, would be perfect.Of course, she also had to think the opposite - those words that moved her might be his tricks.Anyway, don't take it seriously.

"I don't know, the emperor should know people and be good at his duties all his life, and he should be able to control talents. But a talent like Yu Shaoheng and Xiao Xun cannot be controlled by anyone." Zhong Liye took her hand again, "I wanted to be with you To grow old together, unfortunately, because of your family power, this has become a luxury."

"..."

"Over the years, you have turned into fierce tigers that I can't control and tame. I can only kill or submit—I can't kill, because I am incompetent, and I am ashamed of my ancestors; if I submit, it is still a disgrace to the Zhongli clan. Shaoyun Let's... let's see the day." Zhong Liye got up and got off the ground, swaying, and held her face up, "I have little affection, but I gave it to you, even if I cheated and broke my promise, but never intended Give up on you, but what about you?"

"Me?" Yu Shaoyun thought for a while, "I may be someone who has less affection than you. If I don't get a lover who is worth living with and sharing joys and sorrows with, I just want to live and live better. My affection, to Now there are very few left. I naturally understand that you have taken care of me, and I have always been grateful, but only grateful. I am not a person who lives for love between men and women."

Zhong Liye laughed ironically, "Your elder brother and sister-in-law should really hear these words."

"No, they already understood. They don't just live for love, if that's the case, just go and live in seclusion and be a mandarin duck with the same fate."

"..." Zhong Liye walked out, "I'm going to see our child."

Yu Shaoyun raised his voice to call the maid to accompany him, and then carefully recalled what he said just now. After his emotions changed, there was only a sigh left in the end.

Unfortunately, he was born in the emperor's family.

It's a pity that she was only his pawn at first, and only later did she gain his affection.

It's a pity that what she can return to him now is indifference and distance.

It was wrong from the beginning.There are very few people in this world who can turn a mistake into a good story.

After all, they are two cold-hearted people. It is very rare to meet each other without confrontation.

To this day, I still think he has a good side.

It's hateful to be in the emperor's house, and it's also the person who puts the pillow next to him last.

No one is wrong, what is wrong is this nature and destiny.

As he said, let's look at the sun.Let's see who wins and who loses after three years.

Summer passed away and autumn came, and the harem was peaceful as usual.The only thing that made Yu Shaoyun think about it several times in his heart was that many court ladies discussed in private that there are so many people favored by the emperor, but after so long, no one has diagnosed the happy pulse.

Let Yu Shaoyun speculate, there are no more than two reasons.Or Zhong Liye believes that she has a heart like a snake and a scorpion now, instead of letting the concubine experience the pain of joy and miscarriage, it is better to give the medicine first, so that the concubine can live in peace.Or Zhong Liye decided to keep his promise this time, only intending to let her child inherit the throne, which would inevitably lead to twists and turns in the future, so this possibility should be avoided in advance.

After much deliberation, she only had these two possibilities, but she always felt that both were unlikely.

In addition, what makes Yu Shaoyun uneasy is that the Queen Mother has always been the same as before, with a gentle and loving attitude towards her, and a lot of love for the prince and princess. , which is called weird.

Her mother-in-law is different from anyone else, she is as stable as Mount Tai when she stands still, if she makes a move one day, there will probably be a bloody storm.You know, it was the queen mother who protected Zhong Liye from the throne.

He couldn't figure out what the queen mother and Zhong Liye were planning.

These are only things that she would think about when she was alone, and she still had too many things to be busy on weekdays.

After Jing Zhiran passed the initial stage of embarrassment, he and Kang Wang came to the palace from time to time, either to greet the Queen Mother, or to talk with her.

After talking too much, Yu Shaoyun also knew why Jing Zhiran's clothes seemed familiar - they were all dressed according to Ye Xizhao's habits, but the same.

Once, Jing Zhiran complained: "The last time I went to the Yongping Hou Mansion, my sister-in-law hurriedly advised me not to run around after learning that I had a happy pulse. , or come to the palace to accompany the Empress Dowager and talk to the Empress Empress. In this way, it will be difficult for the concubines to visit."

Yu Shaoyun laughed straight when he heard it, "Wherever you go, everyone will persuade you like this, and you don't even think about how King Kang treats you. You are also a rare infatuated person. You should cherish your blessings." It's no wonder that King Kang didn't fight hard with others, who would be willing to take such a risk.

Jing Zhiran blushed when he heard the words, and then said: "I only hope that my sister-in-law will have a small son in this pregnancy, and in this way, it will be consummated - sister-in-law is not in good health, and the two children It's just right too."

"Yeah." Yu Shaoyun nodded with a smile, "I think so too. I usually offer incense and pray for my sister-in-law."

In September, Yu Shaoyun went to the nursery bureau in person, selected a few good-looking nurses and sent them to the Hou Mansion, and let Ye Xizhao make his own choice. If he couldn't decide for the time being, he would wait until the child was born.

When Ye Xizhao's delivery date was approaching, the court had a happy event: After more than four years, Tang Hongxiao and thousands of literati worked hard day and night, and the book revision was finally completed.

This book revision involves all aspects of the Four Books and Five Classics, astrology and divination, poetry and poetry, medicine, and Buddhism.

The template was sent to the palace, and the queen mother and queen were overjoyed.

The emperor was thinking about how to reward Tang Hongxiao.

The queen mother issued a decree to call Tang Hongxiao into the palace to speak, which continued for several days.

The more Yu Shaoyun thought about it, the more he felt strange—how could the Queen Mother and Tang Hongxiao have so much to say?What's even more strange is that the eldest brother knew about it, but he didn't care about it.What kind of medicine is sold in this gourd?

Tang Hong smiled at this man, thinking carefully about his actions in the past few years, it has reached the point of admiration - this guy is now tolerant, when he impeached An Guogong, he was decisive, when he refused the emperor's marriage, he was resolute, and he wrote a book What is required is prodigious talent and stamina...

Yu Shaoyun finally understood why the queen mother did nothing before.Before, the Queen Mother was peacefully waiting for Tang Hongxiao to complete her book revision, but now she must draw Tang Hongxiao to her side and entrust her with a heavy responsibility.

Over the years, the queen mother either did nothing or did something, and no one could stop her.If someone like Tang Hongxiao is used by her, then...

Yu Shaoyun was secretly worried, and became more and more puzzled by Yu Shaoheng's lack of action.Brother, did you predict that Tang Hongxiao would not be used by the Queen Mother?But who can see through Tang Hongxiao today?A man who fell from the clouds into the abyss, and then reached the clouds from the abyss, what else can he not bear, what can't he bear?

For a person with such talent and temperament, who dares to say that he will not become a strong enemy of her family?
Under such uneasiness, Yu Shaoyun ordered someone to invite Mrs. Tai into the palace to inquire about this matter.

After Mrs. Tai entered the palace, Yu Shaoyun spoke out and talked about various matters about Tang Hongxiao.

Mrs. Tai waved her hands and said with a smile: "Just put your heart back where it was, and nothing will happen."

Yu Shaoyun didn't understand, "How do you say that?"

Mrs. Tai smiled even more, "I'm not going to hide it from you, just before I came to the palace, Master Tang went to your house to look for your eldest brother, saying that he had something important to discuss."

"Is there something important to discuss?" Yu Shaoyun was puzzled.It stands to reason that two people who should be eternally hostile can actually come together to discuss important matters now? "Did the elder brother subdue him, or was the elder brother deceived by that servant's tricks? Mother, this matter cannot be taken lightly. There are some things that we in the Marquis can forget, but Tang Hongxiao may not be able to forget."

"You..." Mrs. Tai's smile turned into distress.It's because she has been with the emperor for a long time, and her daughter has become suspicious, and she can't even trust her brother's actions.After that, she explained, "Tang Hongxiao is no longer under anyone's control. He has already made up his mind about where he will go in the future."

"..." Yu Shaoyun's confusion was not relieved by this, but even worse, "How could Tang Hongxiao decide for himself? Just because the emperor is not going to court now, it doesn't mean that he can't make a decision on this matter. Besides, if the queen mother also comes forward, then this matter will not be so simple."

Mrs. Tai smiled and waved her hand, "Don't worry about it, you'll find out after a while. Besides, I just believe in your elder brother from the bottom of my heart, and I don't know why. Wait a while There will be a result, you and I just wait and see. If you are really worried, I will let your elder brother come into the palace and talk to you in detail."

Having said that, my mother is not a foolish person, so Yu Shaoyun smiled and nodded, "Then I will wait with you."

Mrs. Tai didn't stay for too long, thinking about Ye Xizhao, "Although Xizhao's pulse condition has been steady and strong, his physical condition is not good after all. I'd better keep her safe."

Yu Shaoyun said: "That's how it should be. I'm also concerned about chaos. I was too impatient to invite you into the palace." Then he smiled and sent Mrs. Tai out, "Is it just a few days?"

"Yes." Mrs. Tai smiled and nodded, "No matter what this time, the child is born at full term and is the second child, so there will definitely not be any root cause of illness like last time. Confinement will be taken care of well. The pain can also be taken care of."

"That's the reason." Yu Shaoyun couldn't help thinking of Ye Xizhao's past sufferings, and secretly sighed: Big brother and sister-in-law are a model of a lover in this world, but don't they still go through twists and turns?Even now, I am afraid that when I dream back at midnight, I have to worry about the future.People, in fact, the less burdensome the better.The so-called love between men and women, in her opinion, is the farther away the better.

(End of this chapter)