The First Empress - Chapter 96

Chapter 96 Red Sleeves Fragrance
Linglong smiled lightly. She didn’t expect Huiqi to be able to distinguish the fragrance of her body in such a rich room with ambergris and benzoin. She couldn’t help but be a little surprised.

“It’s the fragrance of Mufu Rong flowers planted by this concubine.” Linglong said straightforwardly. After she finished speaking, she slightly hooked her head. Huiqi held onto Linglong’s catkin and said, “Does this slender and plain hand also know how to plant flowers and trees? I thought that ten fingers wouldn’t be stained with aphrodisiac water.”

“Your Majesty always makes fun of me. It was only the Shanggong Bureau that sent me some Mu Fu Rong. I only transplanted the flowers in the pottery basin to the backyard when I saw how beautiful they were.” Linglong was a little embarrassed. Huiqi smiled and said, “Indeed, there is a hidden fragrance in her sleeve. I can’t help but …”

“Your Majesty, this is the Heart Restoration Palace.” Linglong was afraid that Hui Qi would suddenly feel uncomfortable. He hurriedly pulled back his arm, ‘”Linglong, your red sleeves add incense to my heart. Not only can these hands turn clouds and rain, they can also turn into magic. Let me also go to your Cloud Phoenix Palace to see when the Hibiscus flowers bloom in the autumn of the four seasons have reached spring.” Hui Qi finally regained his senses after pulling back his lotus arm and smiled sincerely and peacefully, “Linglong, your red sleeves add incense to my heart.”

Linglong didn’t dare to be proud of herself. “It’s all thanks to the Shanggong people of the Shanggong Bureau. This concubine has only changed a part of the land and water.”

“Not to mention changing water and soil, I really want to see the natural charm. Follow me to Yunluan Palace to take a look.” Huiqi had solved a big problem, and the rest were insignificant. Therefore, she was in a good mood. When Linglong saw this rare opportunity, she had to at least block her mouth this time so that those blind concubines wouldn’t talk nonsense behind her and say that she was out of favor.

With a kind of anger in her heart, Linglong said, “Since it is the Emperor’s golden words, then this concubine can only obey. Follow the Emperor to see the hibiscus flowers in spring.”

Huiqi handed the memorial to Eunuch Lu and said, “Tomorrow morning, scatter the folds.” Then, he walked outside. Eunuch Lu was so obedient that he had already prepared his shoulder. This shoulder belonged to both of them. One on the left and one on the right could sit.

When Huiqi arrived outside, the morning sun was already weak. Dark clouds covered the sky. It seemed like spring rain was about to arrive. In a while, there was also a strong gust of wind. Linglong couldn’t help but be a little absent-minded. The lead clouds in the sky were lowered, as if they were pressed down on her heart.

“Your Majesty, don’t go. Your Majesty, look at the sky and be careful of the rain on the road.” Linglong kindly reminded.

Huiqi looked at Linglong’s pitiful expression and stretched out his hand to pull her. His other hand forcefully grabbed Linglong’s waist. Linglong felt as if her entire body was as light as a purple swallow and had already reached her shoulder.

“Your Majesty” Linglong widened her eyes in surprise. Other than Ji Zhuhua, there was no one else sitting in this seat. She was naturally afraid. This place did not belong to her.

Hui Qi disagreed, “Sit down. What else would I dare to say if I let you sit down?”

“Your Majesty, if this concubine were to sit here, I’m afraid that the concubines of the He Palace would treat this concubine as a thorn in their flesh. This concubine really does not dare to make a fuss.” When Huiqi heard this, he frowned slightly. “I thought it was a reward. Who knew that you wouldn’t appreciate it? Then let Eunuch Lu prepare a new shoulder.”

Only then did Linglong smile happily, “Your Majesty is holy.”

Eunuch Lu was quick-witted and had already prepared a shoulder bracelet. Soon, the shoulder bracelet was carried away by the junior inspector.

After crossing the pebble road, the strong wind almost made it impossible for people to open their eyes. Linglong pulled down the veil to cover her eyes. Hui Qi looked back at Linglong, and the apologetic expression in her eyes became even more obvious. “Your Majesty is not going, right? There probably isn’t much to see now. I’m afraid this concubine will disappoint His Majesty’s kindness.”

Huiqi smiled and said, “If it’s good intentions, then you won’t let me down. You also said that I have a good word to say. How can I change my journey back just because of the storm?”

“Your Majesty-” This was the first time Linglong was touched by the Emperor’s tenderness towards her. Tears actually fell from the corner of her eyes. At this time, rain pearls also fell from the sky. Linglong was more willing to believe that this was not tears, but the heavy rain in the sky.

The two shoulders reached a fork in the road. After crossing the Spring Wave Bridge, it was Yunluan Palace. At this time, Lan Sou Yu actually came over from the fork in the road.

In such a windy weather, Lan Sou Yu was probably just here to disrupt the Emperor’s journey. Seeing Lan Sou Yu and Huiqi walking over, Shaling couldn’t help but stop his shoulders. “What are you doing? Don’t you see the strong winds?”

Shaling helped Lan Sou Yu carry the umbrella. Lan Sou Yu waved her head like a broken cockscomb in the wind and rain. “This concubine just wanted to go to Qian He Palace to take a look at the Emperor. The eunuchs on the Emperor’s side are not competent in this stormy weather. There is no need for concubines to come and serve the Emperor.”

Huiqi was a little touched, but he looked back at Linglong behind him and said loftily, “There’s no need for that. I want to go to Bu Jieyu’s palace, so you can go back.”

Only then did Linglong’s clenched fists loosen and slightly open in the air, looking cold.

Lan Sou Yu’s gaze was like a sharp knife, sweeping across Ling Long. However, under Huiqi’s gaze, it was not as tense. If she failed today, she would be scoffed at by the concubines of He Palace. If she succeeded, she would certainly be spread by word of mouth.

Thinking of this, Lan Sou Yu said, “The storm is raging. Why don’t you go back? Your concubine will warm the wine for your majesty. Spring rain is good for reading. It would be better for your majesty to take a look at the various schools of thought on the left and right in the study.”

Huiqi was slightly displeased, but he did not intend to go against her. He waved his hand and said, “Go back. Don’t stay here. Seeing that the storm is coming, I want to go to Bu Jieyu’s place.”

Seeing that there was no way to keep the Emperor alive, Lan Shuyu could only nod and retreat to the side.

Linglong walked to her side with her shoulders and raised her head again. Her cold eyes were like black crystals in a cold spring.

When they arrived at Cloud Phoenix Hall, Linglong hurriedly came down from her shoulders and helped Hui Qi tidy up the messy hair. She led Hui Qi to her backyard where she planted Mu Fu Rong. The fragrance of flowers in the backyard was not as horrible as Linglong had thought. The colored hibiscus flowers were like patterns embroidered on Shu brocade, motionless.

Hui Qi couldn’t help but admire, “Jade Bone’s miasma mist, ice muscles have their own immortal wind. This flower is also up to you, and is not afraid of wind and rain like you. Not bad.”

Linglong smiled, “Sometimes I have no choice but to grow with the environment.”

Huiqi understood, “It’s just like my military minister. Sometimes, he wants to defect. However, I don’t understand why I’m already the king of a country and they still want to follow Seventh Prince. Could it be that Huiye gave them something even better than what I gave them?”

Actually, Huiqi knew that his ascension to the throne was not justified. He had always known that only Hui Ye was a worthy king. However, after such a long tug-of-war, he had finally reached the peak of the pyramid.

Hui Ye was naturally unwilling, and that was why he had such a pattern.

On such a stormy night, Hui Ye was naturally unwilling to give up. He, General Chen Kaixuan, and General Han Qi began to discuss the whereabouts of the gold medal.

“This general thinks that these things are not in the hands of this old official. The old official of that year still has a few Seven Kings to care about. It’s not difficult to gather them all. What’s difficult is the word’coincidence ‘.” After saying that, Old General Chen took a sip of wine.

Hui Ye helped Old General Chen pour a glass of wine, then poured the jade liquid from the wine jug to General Wu Yang, Han Qi, and said, “What do you think, General Han?” Han Qi was born in the grass, open mouth shut is heroic dry cloud, “this general thought it would be better to capture those ministers tortured, this is the most effective method, but Seventh Prince has thought it through?”

“General Han is joking. This is different from the past. It’s Hui Qi’s world now. If you capture the old minister like this, I’m afraid he’ll be ruined. Why don’t you just wait and see what happens?” The big eyes that looked like bronze bells glared at the Seven Kings Emblem Ye and smiled embarrassedly.

“The seven kings are lacking, I’m afraid there won’t be any benefits if this goes on, how about …” Han Qi actually wanted to use such a stupid method to get people to hand over the death-free gold medal, and now there are still three gold medals missing, no one knows where they are scattered, his stupid method is now completely useless.

Hui Ye’s brows furrowed. “General Han, you don’t know. Recently, there have been a few old ministers who have rebelled. This prince is also a coward. He can only be guided and not defeated.”

Han Qi took a sip of wine, “then a certain Han is helpless, but when it comes to marching to fight a certain Han is very happy, Seventh Prince also knows that a certain Han is just a chess piece for war, haha.”

“Thank you, General Han, for being so righteous.” Hui Ye said as he compensated for a glass of wine.

Huiqi looked at the courtyard full of Hibiscus and smiled, “Indeed, you planted Hibiscus flowers in autumn. I like them very much.”

“Your Majesty, it is painful to have no flowers and no wine. Now that the flowers are blooming, I presume that Your Majesty wants to drink Rika Bai to his heart’s content, right?” Linglong smiled and waved her hand. Qin’er had already sent over a pot of pear blossoms. Linglong poured wine for Huiqi, and Huiqi finished it in one gulp. “Good wine, good flowers.”

“Then, is the Emperor not leaving tonight?” Linglong looked at Huiqi in disappointment. She only wanted to be a pampered imperial concubine, but she didn’t care about the rest. However, if the heavens didn’t fulfill her wishes, she had to compete for pampering. Moreover, she had to compete for pampering like this. Was this due to tragic fate or must she leave like this?

Linglong felt sad. She looked at Hui Qi and said embarrassedly, “Linglong, you are sensible. This is an extraordinary moment. I cannot stay with you for the time being. After this incident, I will naturally be in your Cloud Phoenix Palace every day.”

“It’s good to have His Majesty’s words.” Linglong raised her glass and drank it all in one gulp. “At that time, I will be waiting for His Majesty’s return.”

Huiqi raised his glass and touched Linglong, “Lord, don’t worry.” Linglong thought, “I hope so,” but she said confidently, “This concubine believes the Emperor’s words.”

It was already late. When Eunuch Lu came to ask for His Majesty’s words, Hui Qi’s face stiffened. “Go to Changle Palace.”

Although Eunuch Lu did not know, he still called for someone to drive to Changle Palace. Seeing that point in the darkness gradually fading away, Linglong sighed slightly.