Rebirth after waste

Chapter 59

As for Zhen Guiji's falling out of favor, Gu Yunxian once asked the emperor seemingly unintentionally.

"Did Sister Zhen do something wrong?" A jade-like hand passed over a cup of tea, "Your Majesty hasn't visited her for quite a while."

The emperor took the teacup but did not drink it, raised his eyebrows and looked at her, "Do you want me to visit her?"

"The concubine thinks that His Majesty always dotes on Sister Zhen. Could there be some misunderstanding this time..."

Before she finished speaking, the emperor nodded, "Since Yunniang said so, then I will go."

"His Majesty!"

The emperor looked at her with a funny face, "Don't pretend to be too generous." As usual, he flicked her forehead lightly, "Just say it when you are jealous.

Gu Yunxian looked away from embarrassment as if turning into anger, and said in a blunt tone, "The concubine is not jealous. But if you ask casually, your majesty can think so much. You can go wherever you like, and the concubine doesn't care!"

He was joking, but when he saw her expression, he suddenly became serious.Carefully recalling what happened a while ago, he slowly said: "When the newcomer first entered the palace, I always went to see Ru Fanghua, what were your thoughts at that time?"

She was stunned.

His eyes were dark, he looked at her steadily, and there was a trace of expectation in his heart that he didn't understand.

She lowered her head, as if she was thinking, and said after a while: "I'm a little disappointed, and a little scared."

"That's all?"

"That's all." She looked at him with soft eyes, "Because at that time, although His Majesty loved the newcomer very much, he still remembered the concubine. The concubine knew that His Majesty hadn't forgotten me, and felt much better."

This kind of answer, knowing how to advance and retreat is measured, should make him like it.But he was silent in this too sensible answer.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Gu Yunxian was confused.He met her inquiring gaze and suddenly became sober.

Then at a loss.

What is he expecting?
There was a sudden pain in his head, as if something was tearing inside, making him frown.

"Your Majesty?" Gu Yunxian asked in surprise, "What's wrong with you?"

He took a deep breath, "It's okay, it's just...a sudden severe headache." After saying this, he couldn't help but gasped again.

Gu Yunxian knew that he had a strong temper, and never said it hurt easily.Seeing that he was almost speechless at this moment, she immediately understood that it was a big deal, and hurriedly said: "The concubine ordered someone to invite the imperial doctor! Master Lu! Go to the Pharmacy Bureau!"

After a cup of tea, the four imperial physicians from the Shangyao Bureau gathered in the Hanzhang Hall to diagnose the emperor's pulse with solemn faces.

Leaning on the bed, he had regained his composure, and said: "It's just that the pain was severe at that moment, and it's fine now. There's no need to mobilize people."

"Your Majesty!" Gu Yun stared at him enviously, telling him to stop talking nonsense.

The emperor was taken aback by her eyes, shut his mouth for the first time, and accepted the diagnosis and treatment in an orderly manner.

He Jin's eyes were about to drop from the sidelines.Be good, Empress Yuan Guiji is amazing now!Even His Majesty dares to stare!The key is that His Majesty still insists on this set!
After the imperial doctor examined the pulse carefully, he bowed and said, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I have not diagnosed any serious problems. It must be because I have used my brain too much recently, and I am a little tired."

The cause of the disease made the emperor dumbfounded, he raised his eyebrows, "Is there such a thing?"

Gu Yunxian was also a little surprised, looking at the emperor for a moment, wondering what he was thinking.

"I will give His Majesty a set of needles, and after a good night's sleep, everything should be fine."

Gu Yunxian said: "Then please give the needle quickly." Seeing that the emperor seemed to have something to say, he couldn't help but said with a serious face, "Your Majesty, please follow the imperial doctor's instructions and take care of the dragon's body. This is the first step for the stability of the country." First priority."

"So serious..." He shrugged a little bored and complained.

Gu Yunxian stepped forward, supported his arms with soft hands, and told him to lie down so that the imperial doctor could administer the needles.Looking at her snow-white neck and bright red lips, he felt soft-hearted for no reason, followed her movements, and lay down.

After the imperial doctor administered the needle, he went out to prescribe the medicine. Gu Yunxian sat on the edge of the couch, staring at the emperor who had been silent since just now, and asked tentatively, "How is it, Your Majesty? Do you feel better?"

He still closed his eyes, and said slowly after hearing the words: "Well, it's better."

She stroked his forehead with her fingers, feeling slightly cool, "The imperial doctor said just now that His Majesty has a headache because he is tired. Can I tell you, what is it that bothers you?"

She tried to keep her voice calm and calm, not to show nervousness.He is relaxed at the moment, and maybe he will say something useful.

He was silent for a while, and then slowly said: "It's nothing, it's just something about the court. I thought I had gotten used to it for so many years, but I still feel tired."

She smiled and said: "The concubine was tired from handling the palace affairs a few days ago, and today Your Majesty is tired from court affairs, so we can be said to have dedicated ourselves one after another."

He was amused by her words, took her hand and put it directly on his forehead, took a deep breath, and sighed: "It's good for you to be by my side like this. With you here, I feel relaxed, and I can think about everything .”

"Could it be that the emperor doesn't relax with other sisters?"

"Are they?" The smile on the emperor's lips was sarcasm, "Getting along with some people is not much different from controlling courtiers."

She trembled.

"Is that so? Then, His Majesty likes Ru Fanghua... No, is it a common man?" She asked softly.

"Her? There's nothing I like or don't like, just like everyone else." He lazily said, "I doted on her at that time, but it was because I should dote on her."

After saying this, he suddenly turned over, dragged her directly onto the bed, put his arms around her waist, and said, "Sleep with me for a while."

"But Your Majesty..." She looked at the silk shoes she hadn't removed yet, feeling a little helpless.

"Don't talk, we'll talk about it when we wake up..." His voice was muffled, as if he had fallen asleep.

She didn't dare to say anything more, so she could only wink at Cai Jia, who immediately knelt down in front of the couch and took off her silk shoes.

She lay beside him, looking at his peaceful sleeping face, dazed.

His breathing was gentle, but his brows were slightly furrowed. She had never noticed it before. It turned out that he also frowns slightly when he fell asleep.

What could make him unable to sleep at ease?What was he thinking in the dream?

August [-]th is the Mid-Autumn Festival again.

Last year's Mid-Autumn Festival, because the Empress Dowager passed away less than half a year ago, His Majesty was not in the mood to celebrate the festival, so he only held a family banquet with the concubines of the Six Palaces, but this year can't be so sloppy.

The palace banquet was held in the Qing'an Hall. In addition to inviting high-ranking officials from the three provinces and six ministries, this year's top three Jinshi were also specially called into the palace.

Such things are rare.

Due to its magnificent regulations and unique structure, Qing'an Hall has always been the best place for the Dajin Dynasty to hold banquets for hundreds of officials since the day it was built, and all officials have always been proud of being able to enter Qing'an Hall for banquets.Except for the royal family and nobles, ordinary officials have to work hard to reach the fourth rank or above before they are honored to set foot here. However, this time His Majesty made an exception and invited three new scholars.Although they have worked in various ministries, their official positions are very humble, and the best Cui Shuo is no more than the eighth rank.

Confusion is confusion, and no one dares to stop His Majesty's intentions.So on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Cui Shuo, who has been famous in Yudu in recent years and has been in the limelight recently, appeared at the most noble banquet in the empire.

The imperial seat is set in the middle above the ninth step, behind the bead curtains on the left and right sides are the concubines, and below the ninth step are the officials, seated in order according to their official positions.The case of Cui Shuo and the others is at the very end, a very inconspicuous dark place.

However, such a position does not prevent everyone from turning their attention to him.

In the palace as bright as day, there are bursts of silk and bamboo, the singing is graceful, the dancers are graceful and graceful, and their steps are scattling.But all these charming styles added together, are not as attractive as the man who is drinking indifferently.

He was dressed in a blue official robe, with a lacquered gauze headband, and his face was like white jade. He was clearly sitting at a lively banquet, but he was like a layman worshiping Buddha, with a detached and unrestrained attitude.

"Seeing Rujing like this reminds me of a joke made by the little ladies in Yudu, saying that all the beautiful rivers and mountains in the world combined are no more charming than Jun." The emperor smiled lazily, "Little girls in Yudu Ladies have always had great eyesight and eloquence. These words are very apt, very apt."

Cui Shuo smiled slightly when he heard the words, "Your Majesty made fun of me. You young ladies are also talking about Lu Jiawulang, not just my humble minister."

Lu Langzhi, Lu Wulang's father, Minister of the Household Department, said with a smile: "How can a dog compare to Rujing you? You can be the first Jinshi at the age of 28. There are not many talents like this in my history."

"That's true! With such outstanding appearance and talent, it's no wonder that the women in Yudu have been overwhelmed." Lu Langzhi's wife Guan Shi said with a smile, "Before I came here, I was curious, saying that I don't know which lady has this Blessing, can you be by Cui Lang's side?" Looking at his empty side, "Why didn't you see Mrs. Zun today?"

During the Mid-Autumn Festival, the whole family is reunited, but all officials who go to the banquet can bring their wives to attend.Therefore, the whole hall is full of couples sitting together, Cui Shuo is the only one who is alone.

A trace of sadness flashed in Kunshan's jade-like eyes, and after a while, Cui Shuo's plain voice was heard, "my wife passed away six years ago."

Mrs. Lu was taken aback, and said apologetically, "I don't know, and it caused my lord something sad, please forgive me."

"Ma'am, you are serious."

Seeing his wife's embarrassing expression, Lu Langzhi couldn't help but come out to smooth things over, "Why does a man have no wife, Rujing, don't be too sad." He raised his voice, "It's such a good day today, why don't you borrow your majesty's place to get married?" A happy event."

"Oh, from Lu Qing's words, do you intend to marry your daughter to Rujing?" The emperor said lazily.

Lu Langzhi laughed and said, "If I have a daughter of the right age, I would naturally wish for it. However, the daughters of my minister and minister are all married, so I don't have this blessing." After a pause, "But which of the colleagues here has an unmarried daughter? , you can take this opportunity to find a good home for her. I believe that being able to marry Cui Lang, who is famous all over the world, must be something that little ladies dream of."

As soon as this was said, it attracted many voices of echo.Ministers who have daughters to be married at home can't help but feel active.

Although this Cui Shuo has a low official position, he is obviously a man with a bright future. At the age of 28, he won the top Jinshi in the middle school, and he can't even compare with the left ministers.Although he already had his original wife, and his own daughter could only serve as a continuation in the past, but fortunately, the original wife never left any legitimate children, so the status was a little bit worse, and the side effects were not big.

Thinking about it this way, an official laughed and said: "I remember that there are daughters of the right age in the families of the adults, why don't you ask your majesty to make the decision to choose this good son-in-law for your concubine?"

"Master Gao, don't just remember to help your elder brother, I also want to recommend Mr. Xu's daughter!"

"I said, Mr. Desheng, you are going too far. Isn't it just that I was ranked ahead of you when you were admitted in the same ranking, and from then on you have to compete with me in everything! Now I want to be a matchmaker, let me introduce you You want to grab this opportunity for your little one's marriage?"

This made everyone laugh, even Xu Qinghua, who is always serious, couldn't help shaking his head, and the emperor even clapped his hands in joy, "It's easy to say. You might as well fight for the top and bottom first. After you decide the winner, I will be the one to make the decision." Give me a marriage!"

Everyone laughed even louder.

Cui Shuo has been silent ever since Lu Langzhi proposed the continuation.The people around were fighting back and forth to snatch him as his son-in-law, but he sat there with a distant expression, as if this had nothing to do with him at all.

Just when everyone was about to decide the winner, he took a deep breath, got up slowly and walked into the hall, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, forgive me! My lords, please forgive me!"

The hall suddenly fell silent, everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, only the emperor's smile remained unchanged, "Oh, Rujing, what's wrong with you?"

"The crime of my minister is that I have to live up to the good intentions of your majesty and your lords." Cui Shuo raised his head and looked straight ahead, not to see if there was a figure he had been yearning for behind a certain bead curtain. , I made a solemn oath that I will never continue in this life. This is my promise to the one I love, and please forgive me, Your Majesty and all of you."

(End of this chapter)