The First Empress - Chapter 41

Chapter 41 Beauty And Sorrow
Linglong was extremely scared. “I-I’ll know what I’m talking about. I just crawled along the pole and said nonsense.”

The Emperor’s expression turned slightly pale before he smiled and said, “I told you, how could a woman like you know about these things?”

‘”However,” Huiqi looked at Linglong, “you are my Explanation Flower. You said that you are eight to nine, and you are not separated by ten. Forget it, I will reward you. What will I reward you for? You don’t like gold, silver, and jewelry, so why don’t I reward you …”

Huiqi rushed over and Linglong was carried into her arms before she could dodge. “Look at the reward. Tonight …”

“Your Majesty has come again …” Linglong sighed coquettishly.

Hui Qi let go of her and said, “I’ll reward you later. I heard that the plum blossoms in the Upper Forest Garden have bloomed. I’ll go take a look at the plum blossoms with you.”

Everyone was happy and spirited. The Emperor had finally fulfilled one of the things that he had investigated over the past few days. Only then did he feel very good. Although Linglong was lacking in interest, she still had to be flattered. She followed the Emperor to the Upper Forest Garden.

The plum blossom landed on the snow, and the willow leaves blossomed in the wind. The two of them had already arrived at the Upper Forest Garden. The Emperor looked suspiciously at their feet. “There are footprints here. It seems that I am not the first person to come. I thought that I picked a new branch. It seems that I am still a step too late.”

Huiqi looked at the ground. There were two rows of footprints at the entrance of the Upper Forest Garden. It was as if someone had been standing here talking. The other two strings had gone somewhere else. It looked like they had left, but this string was actually slowly moving forward. Furthermore …

“Chongyuan, are you here too?” Huiqi looked at the skinny figure in front of him. Li Chongyuan turned around and smiled. “Greetings, Your Majesty. Greetings, Sister Jieyu.”

Hui Qi held on, “It’s hard for you in the cold weather, but are you here to admire the flowers?”

It was talk, now it’s–admire the flowers.

Hui Qi’s hand was still holding Li Chongyuan’s catkin, and he was unwilling to let go. He held it at the side of his mouth and gasped, “You too, aren’t you bringing the palace maids over?”

“This concubine has never had the habit of bringing palace maids. However, this concubine does not always travel far, so she is happy to be alone.” Li Chongyuan nodded and said.

Linglong felt jealousy surge in her heart. Although she knew that the Emperor was the son of the Tian Clan, and that the Emperor was the emperor of everyone, and was not the Ruyi Husband that she could take for herself, she still felt a little sour in her heart.

After Hui Qi finished speaking, he glanced at Bu Linglong. There was a slight contrast in his heart and said, “This is Bu Jieyu. You are quite similar to Bu Jieyu. The two of them are indifferent and can probably get along very well.”

“Hello, Sister Jieyu. This concubine is Li Chongyuan. Greetings, Sister Jieyu.” Li Chongyuan looked at Bu Linglong and felt that it was different from the rumors just now. This person looked very clear, not like a bad person. He immediately became much more friendly and held Bu Linglong’s hand.

Linglong slightly resisted, but she still allowed herself to hold onto it and nodded. “You must be Li Chongyuan, right? I’ve always heard people talk about her sister. Today is the first time I’ve seen her. It’s not exactly the same as what others say.”

Actually, Li Chongyuan and Linglong had already met and talked, but Linglong didn’t care at that time.

Li Chongyuan smiled and said, “What big sister said is even more different from what others said. Furthermore, it’s completely different.”

Linglong lifted her lips and said, “Someone said something about me in front of you? What did he say? If it’s bad, I won’t let it go.” Li Chongyuan was relieved to say something when Hui Qi suddenly walked over. “You guys are just like old friends. Poor me, I’m lonely. Why did you fall in love so quickly? It seems like I’m redundant.”

“Your Majesty is used to joking. He used to use me and my sister as rafts. However, when we first met today, we discovered that my sister is different from the older sister that some people have told us about. I can’t help but feel a little distracted.” As Li Chongyuan spoke, she walked to the Emperor’s side.

The Emperor stretched out his hand and held the hands of the two of them, “You two are both my words-resolving flowers. My virtue and Feiyan, I will be drunk to death in Gentle Village.”

Linglong twitched her lips, “Your Majesty is joking again.”

He De?

Swallow?

The fate of these two women was uncertain, and Linglong felt slightly uneasy in her heart. It would be a pity if she could succeed in her prophecy in the future. He didn’t have as many thoughts as Zhao Hede and Zhao Feiyan, he just wanted to be a pampered imperial concubine.

When we reached the depths of the plum blossom, we saw a bright red. Huiqi let go of Linglong’s hand and Li Chongyuan’s hand at the same time. He looked at the plum blossom and said, “Let’s take a look here. I always feel that the plum blossom is excellent. The plum blossom fragrance comes from the bitter cold. I should also be like the plum blossom. It’s good to have this lonely and arrogant Benge.”

“Your Majesty is joking again. Plum blossoms are just ordinary things. When it comes to the Emperor, the Emperor is the True Dragon Son of Heaven. Plum blossoms are naturally incomparable to one in ten thousand.” After Linglong finished speaking, she observed his expression.

Hui Qi shook the branch and the snowflakes on the tree fell one layer at a time. Thus, the two women dodged repeatedly. Hui Qi grabbed each of them with one hand and laughed loudly, “How interesting, how interesting …”

The two women had probably never seen the Emperor truly “enjoy himself with the people” today. They smiled like a child and were infected by the two of them.

‘”Jade Pingxiao–” Huiqi turned around and asked, “Do you have it with you?”

Linglong naturally took it with her and took it from her waist. She looked at Huiqi and said, “Yuping Xiao’s concubines naturally do not dare to leave her side. I have always liked to play the flute since I was young. I will play a song for the Emperor.”

“Alright, the moon shatters with the ripples and the snow is like plum blossoms. Just play an appropriate song. After you finish playing, you still need to recite a tune, or compile one yourself. You must be novel and unique. Is that alright?” Huiqi looked at Linglong. Linglong smiled and said, “This concubine is willing to give it a try. However, the Emperor still wishes to forgive her for any deficiency.”

“Blow it over.”

Her clear voice echoed like the only celestial music in heaven and earth. It melted like ice and snow. After she finished playing, she gently opened her cherry lips and chanted, “Plum blossoms, snow-white willow leaves, clouds and mist rise in the sky. The arrow water is cold and long. She waved her jade finger, and Fu Luochang, playing Chu Mingguang for Your Majesty.”

“Alright!” Hui Qilian clapped his hands and hugged Linglong. He couldn’t believe that Linglong had casually recited a new word. Linglong looked at Li Chongyuan who was standing at the side with the corner of her eyes. She couldn’t bear it anymore.

“It’s night. Your Majesty, why don’t you go back?” Linglong stretched out her hand and shook off the snow on Huiqi’s cloak as she spoke.

“That’s right. It’s night. The arrow water is cold and long. Let’s go back.” The three of them walked out of the Upper Forest Garden with dim interest.

Huiqi patted his forehead and said, “I almost forgot that Chongyuan is still behind me.”

Behind him, Li Chongyuan threw a gentle gaze, “This concubine is behind the Emperor.”

The Emperor did not know what to say, but Linglong quickly smiled and dispelled the awkwardness. “Does the Emperor want to say that Sister Chongyuan will take her time on the snowy road?”

“Oh. Oh.” Hui Qilian nodded his head, “What I want to say, I actually let you say it all. I’m speechless. Forget it, the snow sky is slippery, Chongyuan, take your time.” After saying that, she hugged Linglong’s waist and walked in the direction of Yunluan Palace.

“Your Majesty, please stay. Sister, please stay.” Li Chongyuan didn’t know where she got the courage, but after she finished speaking, she was a little afraid, but she still maintained her composure.

Huiqi looked sideways and said, “Does Chongyuan have anything else to say?”

“This concubine wants to talk to elder sister for a moment.” Li Chongyuan was a little embarrassed. Obviously, Huiqi was inconvenient to hear this sentence. Huiqi understood very well. He took a step back and left with Eunuch Lu.

Li Chongyuan looked at Bu Linglong. The two of them were in the moonlight. After a long time, Li Chongyuan sighed, “Sister, as you said, the snow sky is slippery. Sister, you have to walk well every step you take!” Linglong recognized Li Chongyuan’s implied voice and nodded, “It’s not convenient for you to say that elder sister will naturally not make things difficult for you. However, thank you, elder sister will definitely pay attention to it.” As he spoke, he clenched his fist and opened it. “Thank you.”

Li Chongyuan looked at Bu Linglong’s back and finally walked away …

She was also full of worries. Just two steps away, she was stopped by a person. That person was none other than Concubine Heshu, who had returned from her trip.

“Imperial Concubine Shu is lucky.” A person who had a good impression of her just now instantly felt nothing. “This concubine wants to go back. If there is nothing wrong with Imperial Concubine Shu, don’t count the blues with this concubine in this snowy world.”

“What did this bitch Bu Linglong say to you?” Imperial concubine He Shu asked, “I told you long ago that she wanted to kill you. Look at how weak you are. Your family isn’t very good. You …”

Li Chongyuan raised her head. Although she was a little afraid, she still said, “This concubine has her own eyes and her own heart. There are some things that I don’t have to trouble the Empress to console. This concubine will identify good people and bad people. Does the Empress think so?”

After he finished speaking, he walked away without looking back.

Leaving behind He Shufei, who was full of anger and contention, the bamboo shadow swayed. Lan Sou Yu walked over and asked, “Is it impossible?”

Concubine Heshu sighed slightly. “Li Chongyuan is considerate. She’s actually unmoved. Women are jealous. I don’t believe it … Besides, I’ve already said so many rumors about Bu Linglong. She can’t be unafraid of Bu Linglong.”

Lan Sou Yu’s pair of beautiful eyes were as sharp as a poisoned knife in the moonlight. “Just fear is not enough. Sister needs to borrow a knife to kill her sister. Just relying on little Li Chongyuan is not enough to do anything earth-shattering. I’m afraid that if that happens, you and I will also be …”

“Since when did little sister become cowardly? Just let big sister do these things. Are you still worried that little sister won’t make a name for herself? It can be considered as big sister repaying little sister. How about little sister?” As Concubine Heshu spoke, his tone gradually lowered, but it was like a chunk of ice.

Lan Sou Yu sneered in her heart. Sometimes, it would be a blessing in disguise if she fought against a kiwi and a bamboo clam …