The Second Marriage of a Passionate Monarch: Princess Chongxi

Chapter 31
"Eunuch Zhang?" Wei Young looked surprised, "Why are you here?"

"Leave me alone, go back and change your clothes, then enter the palace with our family!"

"Entering the palace?" Wei Young was suddenly confused, "Eunuch Zhang, you are not mistaken, are you really announcing me to enter the palace? But, the Hundred Flowers Festival is not here yet, do you want to present flowers in advance?"

"Hey, it's not flowers. Don't dawdle any longer. Hurry up and go back to the house and dress up. I'm going to see Empress Li in a while, so don't neglect her."

As Eunuch Zhang said, he kept urging Wei Young to go back to the house to clean up.

Sitting in front of the dressing table, Wei Young watched Mrs. Tong help her comb and pull her hair nervously, and her heart hung high.

Did she hear correctly, is it the concubine Li who is the most favored in the harem who wants to see her?
"Yangyang, you can't be rude when you meet your empress, remember to salute and say hello, don't look directly at your empress, and don't say too much." Mrs. Tong reminded her, her face was full of anxiety.

"I see, mother, don't worry!"

"How can I rest assured that I told you not to come to Yanjing, but you insisted on coming, and there will be trouble as soon as you come."

Wei Young remained silent, but she was always thinking of Concubine Li in her heart.

In fact, since the last time Prince Rui was provoked for no reason, Wei Young became more aware and began to slowly inquire about the royal family.She didn't want to offend anyone anymore, and wasted her life.

The girls are usually bored, and they also like to get together like this, talking about everything in the palace.

From their mouths, they learned that after giving birth to the eldest son of the former empress Su, who is the current crown prince An Yunkang, she died of illness within a few years, and the successor position has been vacant.

It is said that the competition for the queen was fierce at that time, and it was not until Zhao's concubine gave birth to two sons that the emperor decided to make her the queen, which is now Queen Zhao.

However, Empress Zhao was indifferent by nature, devoted herself to worshiping Buddha, and kept a low profile.In the harem, the truly enduring person is Concubine Lin Li.

Concubine Li has only one daughter, her maiden name Zi Wan.As for the fourth prince, An Yunce, who lost his mother when he was young, she was also brought up by her alone.

Wei Young thought that An Yunce was Concubine Li's son, so she didn't like Concubine Li very much.

It's no wonder that the son is so domineering, and the mother and concubine are favored, almost surpassing the queen, he is naturally fearless.

"Yangyang, go talk to Eunuch Zhang, I also want to enter the palace to have fun." Gao Tianqi said beside him.

"Don't make trouble, I'm so nervous that I can hardly breathe, and you still say to play."

Wei Yang said something coquettishly, and Mrs. Tong asked, "Yang Yang, where is your butterfly hairpin, the one with tassels. I searched for a long time, but I didn't find it. Where did you put it?"

Madam Tong was rummaging through the jewelry box, Wei Young said guiltily, "I don't know where I lost it, you can change it to something else."

"You really are, that's not an ordinary thing, you can't miss what Qing Ning gave you?"

Mrs. Tong counted in a low voice, Wei Young's scalp was numb, and she regretted that she shouldn't have saved someone that day, it didn't matter if he was so frivolous, and she panicked, even lost the hairpin that had been with her for six years.

"Miss Tong, are you alright?"

Eunuch Zhang began to urge, and Mrs. Tong hurriedly ordered again before releasing Wei Young.

Finally got into the carriage, but Mrs. Tong kept looking around anxiously, until the carriage drove out of the Su residence, she never looked away worried.

Wei Young sat upright in the carriage, when she thought of meeting the legendary Concubine Li, her heart jumped with nervousness, wishing she could get it out of her mouth.

Concubine Li, Concubine Li. Wei Young howling, don't see you, I will suffocate to death.

"call"

After a long time, there was the sound of reining in the horse, and someone said, "Miss Tong, we're here."

Wei Young lifted the curtain of the car, and the majestic palace just broke into sight.Yellow tiles and red walls, painted railings, revealing dignity and magnificence everywhere.

When he walked into the palace gate with Eunuch Zhang, Wei Yang realized how insignificant he was, and the palace wall behind him was unattainable.

When she looked back, she suddenly had a feeling of 'the moment you enter the palace gate, it's as deep as the sea'.

This place is fortified with iron walls, even if you put your wings on it, you can't escape.

After entering the palace, Wei Young was helped onto a lighter chariot, and after a while, she arrived at the palace where Concubine Li lived: Biyun Palace.

Eunuch Zhang went in to communicate, and after a while he came out and said, "Miss Tong, Madam invites you in."

"Thank you, Eunuch."

After Wei Young finished speaking, she obediently followed behind the female official of Biyun Palace, and soon arrived at the inner hall.

I only saw a few palace maids standing in the room, their faces were indifferent, and there was no sign of happiness or anger.Wei Young looked around, but didn't see Concubine Li, feeling suspicious in her heart.

But a very lazy voice said, "You are Wei Young, this year's flower girl?"

Wei Young looked back, only to realize that there was someone on the soft couch, but it was always covered by a curtain, so she didn't realize it.

"Minister Weiyang has met Concubine Li, she is auspicious." Weiyang hurriedly knelt down to pay her respects.

"Go down!" Concubine Li said, and all the maids on both sides retreated.

Wei Young felt that the voice was somewhat familiar, and couldn't help raising her head to see Concubine Li clearly, but the gauze curtain blocked it.

"Are you curious about Concubine Ben?"

"Your Majesty, forgive me." Wei Young hurriedly lowered her head, flustered.

However, after waiting for a long time, Concubine Li neither blamed nor spoke again.The room is very quiet, Wei Young can almost hear her own heartbeat, thump, thump.
"Do you know why I announced you into the palace?"

I don't know how long it has passed, Wei Yang's knees are numb. Hearing Concubine Li's question, she said cautiously, "Ministers are ignorant, please tell me clearly."

"Stupid? Huh."

Concubine Li's low laughter came from behind the gauze curtain, she seemed very dissatisfied with Wei Young's answer, and then asked, "What do you think of me?"

Wei Young didn't know what she meant, but she didn't dare not answer, so she had to say based on her appearance, "Although I haven't been lucky enough to see my mother's beautiful face, but the women of the people think that if my mother can be favored and enduring, she must have the appearance of a closed moon and shameful flowers, pure and kind." Heart of benevolence and righteousness."

"The imperial palace has never needed any benevolence and righteousness, let alone someone who is always favored!"

Really terrible, what is wrong with anything.Wei Young kept complaining, and humbled her body even lower.She really wanted to ask Concubine Li why she came here, could it be that she was just curious about the flower presenter, so she glanced at her?

"I heard that you are originally from Yanjing, have you ever thought about staying in Yanjing?" Concubine Li asked.

"After the folk girl presents the flowers, she must leave the capital and cannot stay."

Concubine Li behind the gauze curtain smiled enchantingly, "As long as you want to stay, no one can stop you!"

Wei Young's back froze suddenly, "Your Majesty's words, women don't understand."

"I thought that the flower-presenting girl, one of a hundred outside the Great Wall, would be so intelligent, but it's a pity." Li Fei was full of regret, "You step down!"

"My lady."

However, Wei Young couldn't help but say more, and a palace lady came in to invite her out.

Wei Yang looked resentful, she just felt that Concubine Li was so strange, calling her here from afar just to insinuate that she was stupid?
The more I think about it, the more irritable I get, the quiet palace is about to drive people crazy, Wei Young is walking restlessly, and suddenly there is a sound of fairy music coming from nowhere.

If you listen carefully, you will know that it is the sound of the flute, which is melodious and long, making you feel at ease.

"Who's playing the flute?"

Wei Young asked the maid at the side, she looked for her reputation, and guessed, "His Royal Highness Ming Yi?"

"His Royal Highness Ming Yi? Why haven't I heard that there is such a prince in the palace?"

Wei Young muttered, and the maid said, "He is not the prince of his own country, but a proton sent to Beijing by the neighboring country Beiliang."

As soon as she heard "Proton", an inexplicable compassion welled up spontaneously, Wei Young listened attentively to the sound of the flute, her feet already moved in that direction involuntarily.

The palace maid stopped him, but it was in vain.

The sound of the flute is melodious and familiar, the closer it gets, the more excited Wei Young's heart becomes.

Finally, Wei Young came to a relatively secluded palace and entered without invitation. In a small garden, she found the trace of the flute player.

Under the willow tree by the river, he sat on the ground, put a pure white robe quietly on the grass, lowered his eyes and played the flute, indescribably casual and peaceful.The satin-like silky long hair was not bundled up, but loosely scattered on the shoulders, dancing lightly in the breeze.

Without the meticulousness of Yanjing people, he looks extraordinarily comfortable and indifferent like this.

Wei Young couldn't help forgetting the sound of the flute, and looked at him twice more.

She originally thought that An Yunhao was considered the best among men, so perfect that people would be jealous.However, compared with this man in front of him, he is even worse than him.

He has a delicate and impeccable face, with a faint smile on his face, and that faint dimple can make people intoxicated and infatuated.

Wei Young wanted to say that he was as beautiful as a monster, but he was clearly simple and innocent like a child.

"Who's there?"

He finally noticed something, and looked sideways, with a hint of doubt in his clarity.

"it's me."

As if she were an old friend, Wei Young replied naturally, walked over with a smile, and praised, "Your flute is really good."

He didn't get up, but asked, "Are you from outside the palace?"

"How do you know?" Wei Young was startled, and couldn't help but look herself up and down, could it be something wrong with her clothes?
"People in the palace walk very lightly."

"You're calling me rude in disguise!" Wei Young smiled playfully, looking down at him, "Are you Ming Yi?"

Wei Young felt that the title "Your Highness Ming Yi" was too long, so he automatically simplified it, but he didn't care, and still said with a smile on his face, "Who is the girl?"

"Is there a piano?"

Ming Yi really didn't think it had anything to do with her identity, but she still told her, "There are in the pavilion in front."

Wei Young turned her head, and there was indeed a pavilion a few steps ahead.She sat down, played the piano with bare hands, and just played it back and forth a few times, and the beautiful piano sound poured out.

Ming Yi leaned against the willow tree, closed his eyes and listened quietly, it turned out to be a song "Pingsha Luoyan", his heart throbbed uncontrollably.

After a long time, the sound of the piano fell.

Wei Young raised her eyes, not far away, Ming Yi chuckled, "So it's you!"

That smile, although faint, made people feel like a spring breeze.

Wei Young also smiled happily, "As soon as I heard the sound of your flute, I knew it was you, hehe, I didn't meet each other that day, I didn't expect that we would meet again in the palace. Tell me, is this fate?"

Wei Young speaks openly and without shame, seeing Ming Yi for the first time, she is as unscrupulous as an old acquaintance.But when she finished speaking, she turned the corner again, momentarily shy.

Ming Yi didn't react too much, she just got up and walked over, walking very slowly along the way.

Wei Young stared at him, as if her blood was about to freeze, "Ming Yi, your eyes"

(End of this chapter)