Rebirth Palace Chaos

Chapter 63

The Yeting harem was busy preparing for the Empress Dowager's [-]th birthday banquet, which could be described as extravagant, just like the scorching summer, everyone praised His Majesty as the king of filial piety and etiquette.

All the concubines in the palace competed to present gifts, eager to find the most rare treasure in the world to please the Queen Mother. Who didn't know that the emperor had a deep affection for his mother, and if he could capture the Queen Mother's heart, he would not be too far away from being favored.

Concubine Shu's jade screen with dragon and phoenix, Concubine Yi's South China Sea red coral head crown, Concubine Xian's wishful brocade, Concubine De's gold and silver embroidery, all seem to be competing for beauty, not to be outdone.

Lin Qingqing is now in favor, the queen mother is very satisfied with her temperament, she is more concerned about that Yao family, Lin Qingqing naturally knows how to measure, so she strikes while the iron is hot, and often goes to serve in the Palace of Compassion.

Su Yan was the most indifferent, Lan Ruo saw that her young lady had no intention of giving gifts at all, so she couldn't help but secretly reminded her.

When the Palace of Compassion and Ning gradually subsided, Su Yan chose a good day, prepared only two tie-dyed Ruan Yanluo, and brought Jing Wentong to pay a visit.

The next day, it spread from the harem. His Majesty was two years old and wrote Fu, and personally recited the "Book of Filial Piety" for the Empress Dowager. He knew the meaning of filial piety at a young age. What's more, they boldly raised their voices and threw out the remarks that the crown prince should be registered.

Afterwards, the emperor called Jing'er to the upper study to ask for advice. Jing'er was wise early, but his character and character had begun to take shape. Su Yan knew that although he was ruthless towards her family, he treated his son very well.

Amid the praises and praises of everyone, Su Yan felt a little hesitant. In terms of her mother's selfishness, Jing'er is still young, and the road to imperial power is often too hard. , she can't be sure of her own mind.

But to take a step back, if Jing'er can't inherit the great line, with the current situation, the other concubines are pregnant one after another, if another prince is born, it is difficult to guarantee that Jing'er's status will not be threatened. This road is like sailing against the current. A dead end.

At least from now on, the situation is still favorable, let's see how Yao Jieyu and Lin Qingqing's baby will be.

Just after the court, the emperor went to Yumianchi. The white peony is in flowering period, so it is natural to bring the beautiful woman to enjoy the scenery.

In the past, Su Yan had casually said that she liked Shaoyao, so Duan Zhaoling invited her alone, intending to prepare a surprise for her.

But seeing that the time has passed for a long time, the sun has passed through the clouds and is about to set westward, but Su Yan has not shown up for a long time.

Wang Zhongming saw that the emperor's face was not looking good, so he hurriedly ordered his maidservant to send a message to Lingyan Pavilion, Luo'er came back in a hurry, and said, "Madam is crying like tears in Lingyan Pavilion, Your Majesty, would you like to go and see?"

Duan Zhaoling was a bit impatient at first, but when he heard the words, he raised his robe and stood up, "Show Lingyan Pavilion."

Feeling uneasy all the way, I saw that there was no one outside Lingyan Pavilion, and the servants were all crowded in the inner court, Su Yan didn't come out to pick him up, what's even more strange, the emperor didn't mind at all, but went straight to the inner hall. go.

Su Yan sat alone in the inner curtain, holding only a silk letter. When Duan Zhaoling arrived, she saw such a scene of a beauty weeping.

The anger in her heart subsided immediately, so she tried to comfort her. When Su Yan saw him coming, she couldn't stop her tears. Anyone who looked at the pretty pear blossom with rain could feel pity in his heart.

"Don't worry, tell me slowly, if someone is abrupt, I will make the decision for you."

Su Yan nodded and shook her head again, then sobbed, "Mother sent a letter just now, saying that it was... Father was ordered to inspect Monanfan County, and he has not returned yet. It is seven days late since the letter returned... Now There is no news at all, the mother's anxious old illness broke out, and the concubine is afraid... afraid that what happens to the father..."

Speaking of this, Su Yan was already crying, Duan Zhaoling frowned, he was busy with political affairs, he really ignored it, "Don't say stupid things, Su Qing is very skilled, and Monan is barren, there must be some delays on the way, I will send sentry Urgently send a message, but I will let you know if there is any news."

After repeated comforting, Su Yan stopped crying, and Duan Zhaoling wanted to accompany her to relax, but Su Yan refused indifferently, just bored in the hall.

Duan Zhaoling saw it in his eyes, felt pain in his heart, and was afraid that she would not be able to think about it alone, so he brought her to Yungong to accompany her personally.

Su Yan was very silent all the time, sitting on the side with a lot of thoughts, that Luo'er accidentally knocked over the lampstand, which seemed to touch Su Yan's hand.

Duan Zhaoling took Su Yan into his arms and severely punished the maidservant. She was so frightened that the attendants were cautious, for fear of offending Longyan.

In the middle of the night, suddenly an urgent report came, Duan Zhaoling had a premonition, so he avoided Su Yan, got up and went to the outer pavilion.

"Master Su returned to the court on time, but now that Monan has been settled, although General Yao has stabilized the situation, it can be seen that King Changle left to return to the capital, and the South Yue barbarians took the opportunity to make trouble. Most of the accompanying guards were killed or injured. Master Su's life and death are unknown."

Duan Zhaoling slapped the table and shouted, "Why is life and death unknown? I want to see people when I live, and I want to see corpses when I die. Continue to investigate!"

"Yes, I will do it right away!" The letter soldier hurried down, Duan Zhaoling slowly paced in the hall, Su Fu was sent by him, in order to join forces with Yao Qifeng, to contain Shen Shangshu's followers, but unexpected changes happened...

"Letter to Yao Qifeng, I want to know the details!"

Wang Zhongming lowered his head, looked cryptic, and winked at him, Duan Zhaoling turned his head abruptly, and saw Su Yan standing under the inner door in only light pajamas, leaning on the red lacquered pillar to watch him.

Duan Zhaoling knew that she had listened, and was about to say something to comfort her, but Su Yan suddenly turned around, her spun pajamas flinched, and ran to the inner room.

His heart sank, he abandoned Wang Zhongming and the others, and chased after him.

Su Yan covered her mouth and sobbed all the way, Duan Zhaoling hugged her, pulled her into his arms, and kept wiping her tears, "The news is not accurate, Su Qing will be fine."

"Duan Lang don't want to lie to me, father's life and death are unknown, I'm afraid there will be more bad luck..."

"I assure you." Duan Zhaoling kissed her forehead, but she struggled away, the resentment in her eyes pierced, she said softly, "For Your Majesty, at most it is the loss of a subject, and for Yu As far as the concubine is concerned, it is the father who gave birth to me, the flesh and blood of the closest relative in the world, how can you guarantee it?"

Su Yan insisted on going back to Lingyan Pavilion to wait for the news, Duan Zhaoling stayed with her for most of the night, finally managed to coax her to sleep, and went to court.

Unexpectedly, when Xia Chao rushed back, there was no one there.

What happened to Su Fu was unexpected. Although she was not her real father, she was also responsible for it.

It's just that it hasn't reached the point of deep bone.

But at this moment, she came up with a more daring idea, and after walking outside the Yuyang Bridge, she ran into Concubine Yi and Ruan Zhaoyi head-on.

Xia Ji's death was already a festive occasion, but now that they meet each other on a narrow road, the resentment is even more deep.

"I've heard about Sister Su's family affairs, and it really makes people sigh." Concubine Yi was eccentric, she was obviously watching a drama, Su Yan had to show a sad look, then Ruan Zhaoyi said, "The concubine is still thinking about it today. , Your Majesty's saying is really true, if you accumulate more virtue on weekdays, if you harm more people, you will always repay it on yourself."

Concubine Yi nodded, "That's why you can't do things too viciously, or you will damage the blessings of future generations. Now that Yao Jieyu and Han Jieyu are both pregnant, someone is taking advantage of the favor, but they can't let it go. Call it good fortune."

"I think it's the same reason that Concubine Yi has no children under her knees." Su Yan stood alone under the tree, the shadow hit her soft white face, Concubine Yi suffocated slightly, but she heard her staring further, "Someone hit my attention It doesn't matter, but if it involves parents, I will not let it go easily, if anyone wants to disrespect my parents, I will risk my life and will not spare her, and I will definitely pay in blood."

Concubine Yi and Ruan Zhaoyi were startled by her sinister look, and they were stunned for a moment before recovering, "You're talking nonsense, I think you're crazy."

Su Yan stared at the two of them, and said erratically, "We will see the result soon, and this concubine will leave."

Turning around the Yuyang Bridge, Su Yan didn't go back to the palace, but walked west.

Duan Zhaoling sent people to search around and made a big fuss, and finally found Su Yan by Panhu Lake.

"Do you know how worried I am?" Duan Zhaoling didn't blame him in the end, but Su Yan could really see caring in his eyes.

"This place is adjacent to the West Gate Tower, so I want to wait here, looking forward to news from my father." Su Yanling stood still, no matter who persuaded her, she would not be moved.

Mrs. Yanrui didn't think about food and drink all day long, and she became sick from depression. Not only did she worry about the emperor, but also all the servants in the palace.

Duan Zhaoling saw it in his eyes and felt pain in his heart, but Su Yan never said a word. He was so close, but he couldn't touch it.

After doing this several times, Duan Zhaoling's thoughts were all on Su Yan, and her every move, every joy and anger, affected his nerves.

After reviewing the last memorial, Duan Zhaoling got up from his desk, and the first thing he thought of was going to Lingyan Pavilion to accompany her.

When he sat on the imperial seat, even he himself was a little dazed, and before he knew it, he couldn't let go of this woman. Yingying and Yanyan looked at her beside him, but she was the only one who was different.

Su Yan greeted him lightly, then returned to the room lightly, her face without makeup quietly made him flustered.

Seeing the cold porridge on the table, he frowned even tighter, and sighed, "Yan'er, what should I do to make you feel relieved? Whatever you say, I will allow you."

Su Yan turned her back to him, her eyes moved, and she said softly, "The concubine has only one thought now, which is to go home to stay with mother and wait for news from father together. Your majesty, can you give me permission?"

Su Yan was deeply restrained, Duan Zhaoling hurriedly picked her up, thought for a moment, and took her hand, "Then, as a way of visiting your relatives, I will allow you to leave the palace and return home for four days, and spend time with your mother. I will personally go to the Su residence to pick you up."

The ceremony of returning to the province has always been a rare encounter with the Queen of the Central Palace. Obviously, the emperor once again made an exception for Su Yan.

The guard of honor bestowed by the emperor was very grand, the attendants of the servant girls lined up on both sides, Su Yan's phoenix sedan chair walked in front, and several carts followed closely behind.

Going out from the Meridian Gate and crossing Chang'an Street, people stop on the way, escorted by guards, and the car curtains are deep, not revealing anything.

When they reached the West Bridge, the sedan chair wobbled to a stop.

"What's the delay?" Su Yan was thinking in the sedan chair, how to take advantage of the hard-won opportunity to find her father's belongings, but she was suddenly interrupted.

"Miss Hui, the way ahead was blocked by a large army of horses." Lan Ruo replied through the curtain.

"Investigate clearly, let's slow down first." Su Yan rolled up a corner of the curtain, and out of the corner of her eye, she caught a glimpse of the mighty military horses not far away, all dressed in horses and horses, they were definitely not guards of the capital, but they looked like border guards.

After a while, Lan Ruo found out, "The officials guarding the city in front said that the Changle King's military department arrived in Beijing ahead of schedule, and they are now passing the south city gate! It is really a mistake that the Changle King will not come sooner or later, so it is at this moment.... "

Lan Ruo muttered in a low voice, and ordered the sedan chair to be picked up.

Nowadays, the people and traders in the capital, when they hear that King Changle has returned to the capital, they all put aside their work and rush to come from all directions, either waiting for the restaurant, or along the street, all eagerly looking forward to seeing the rumored King of Changle. style.

Two columns of cavalry galloped out, their blades gleaming under the sun, and their momentum was overwhelming. Just looking at the guards, they had the intention of killing.

The common people whispered to each other, and some bold women also paused to probe, and after the soldiers and horses formed a stable formation, there was a heavy and dull sound of horseshoes.

From where the voice split, the queue separated on both sides, and a row of black horses came into view.

The mane was black and translucent, more dazzling than the precious black pearls, but the man on the horse was wearing silver-white armor and his black hair was tied high.

Xu Shi's aura was too intimidating, and the people who were originally whispering all fell silent at the same time, and the audience fell silent.

Su Yan was in the sedan chair and heard the commotion outside, but she fell silent for a while, and knew that it must be the King of Changle who had appeared.

Lan Ruo raised her head and stayed in the moment.

How to describe the demeanor of the man in front of her, this man is different from any one she has ever seen, and also different from all the noble children of the capital.

The black horse and white armor set off a sharp-edged face, broad shoulders and straight back, and the slightly wheat-colored skin, like a sculpture polished by the yellow sand desert, stands heroic and majestic.

Looking closely at that face, the facial features are handsome, compared with the current sage, but it is more fierce, and the aura exuding from the whole body is like a god, and like a Shura.

The dazzling brilliance reflected from the halberd in his hand, and the whole person was bathed in the sun in the summer afternoon, making people feel intimidated by seeing it, but never forget it.

Su Yan's phoenix sedan chair swayed and then stopped suddenly.

He heard someone from outside riding his horse forward and pointing out, "Who is coming, blocking the way?"

Lan Ruo replied, "Don't be rude, this sedan chair is my young lady, Mrs. Yanrui, but you guys blocked the way first."

But I didn't expect that person to laugh, and said harshly, "What's madam, when my general was fighting north and south, your master didn't know where he was! Hurry up and get out of the way!"

Presumably, he is a general who has been guarding the border all year round. He speaks bluntly and doesn't care about trifles. She knew from a long time ago that civil and martial arts have always been inferior to each other.

Wen Chen said that the military general was a vulgar person, and the military general satirized the literati for being so sour that he could only talk.

Lan Ruo saw that he was careless and rude, so she raised her voice, "Why are you so rude, why don't you get off your horse and see you!"

"I only pay homage to two people in my life. One is the emperor, and the other is my general. I don't know any lady or lady!"

Lan Ruo was in a hurry. She really couldn't tell the difference between a scholar and a soldier.

"Lan Ruo, let the soldiers go first." A soft and delicate female voice came from the depths of the curtain.

The soldier immediately moved his body, never felt that a woman's voice could be so moving, so he raised the long knife in his hand, "It's still your master who is sensible!"

"Zhou Bei, step back!"

A low and clear male voice sounded, and the leading soldier immediately shouted, quickly moved aside, and remained silent.

When Su Yan heard this voice for the first time, she felt as if the yellow sand of the desert was rolling in. It was a voice honed over the years, showing such a different identity.

"There are differences between monarchs and ministers, please go ahead, madam!"

When he spoke, his inadvertent eyes were indifferent and quiet, but it made Lan Ruo feel that it was difficult to move an inch, so compelling.

(End of this chapter)